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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
new YORK WOMAN
WAS INJURED AS
AUTO .SKIDDED
Her Two Children Slightly
Hurt-Car Was Caught
! in Trolley Rails

A New York woman, her two
small children and Waterbury
man who was driving their car
escaped serious injury at Sis
O'Clock this morning when the
machine skidded on the trolley
rails on South Main street, climbed
the sidewalk and crashed into a
building owned by the American
Brass Co. The accident took place
opposite the Steele and johnson
Co., near the bridge across the
Mad River.
Mrs. Marion Kasdin. 80, of
2065 Morris avenue, Bronx, New
York, sustained a scalp laceration
and forehead laceration; h r
daughter, Elaine, 8, sustained a
hand and arm laceration; her son.
Sherman, 6, had three teeth knock
ed out and suffered minor cuts;
the driver, Louis Stern of 60 Bur-
ton street. was not injured.
The car was proceeding south on
South Main street, when its tires
became caught in the street car
rails. The machine swerved on the
wet rails, skidded sideways on to
the sidewalk, and the front end OF
the vehicle crashed into the build
ing.
Patrolman Patrick Reilly rushed
the police ambulance to the scene,
but the injured had already been
taken to st. Mary's hospital by a
passing motorist, John Herman OF
38 South street. They were dis
charged after treatment. The car
was towed away.
In another accident this morn
ing. James Quigley, S5, of $40 East
Main street, suffered a crushed
finger, when his hand became
caught between window and a
machine while he was taking out
the window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
RELIGIOUS WAR
WAS EXTENDED


Dublin. July 22-(UP)-Reli-
gious riots spread across the Ulster
border into the Free state yester-
day.
Three Protestant halls were
burned at Clone, In County Mona
CHAN on the Free state side OF the
border; q Masonic hall was de-
stroyed and q gospel hall was dam
aged by fire. Windows OF Profess
tant homes were smashed with
stones.
AZ Limerick q crowd stoned six
business houses In which Profess
tants were associated and smashed
windows Of q Protestant church
and other Protestant buildings.
A man was shot dead by q aniper
af Belfast last night, and the death
toll was brought 10 10 since Roman
ceiheliesp Protestant rloting broke
'pu8 ~ GaKA ass =. 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
SHOT HIS WIFE,
Then SUICIDED

Cranston, r. l., July 22.-(UP)
Adam D'Simone, 3S, allegedly
shot his estranged wife, JoJsephine
81, and then committed suicide.
Mrs. D'Simone was reported near
death in a Providence hospital.
Two children Of the couple, Jo-
seph IS. and Florence, IL, who
had been living with the mother,
were believed the only witnesses to
the double shooting. Two other
children, Viola. II, and Rose is.
were away from home.
According to police, D'simone III
a vigil lamp IN his home on Lau.
rel Hill avenue and walked across
the street to where his estranged
wife was waiting for q street car.
An argument ensued, which police
believe concerned pending divorce
proceedings.
The couple then went 20 Mrs.
D'Simone's house. A. Mrs. p'Sim-
one entered TIE front door, her
husband dllegediy produced a re-
volver and shot her In the ah.
1omsn. He then put the sun -
~ nuA h1e9s Z. -. 49,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
ROBBERY OF MANY
GARAGES in CITY
MAY Be CLEARED
Four Youths Under Arrest
and Police Believe They
Are Guilty

Police today expressed the
opinion that the arrest of four
youths yesterday morning would
bring a solution of most of the
garage breaks of recent months, of
car thefts in several parts of the
city and if possible other crimes.
Supt. Joseph H. Mclean declared
that the capture of the quartet
was a most important catch"
while Chief Inspector William P.
Keegan of the detective bureau said
that definite evidence of a car theft
Friday night had been secured a.
against the lads, and that investi-
cation of other crimes with which
the suspects are believed impli-
Gated is still at an early stage.
Cases Are Continued
Arraigned in city court today be-
fore Judge John F. McGrath, the
lads were given continuance till
Saturday and the states request
for bonds of $1,000 each granted.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
Terre Haute Almost
Paralyzed By Strike
10000 Have Left Their Jobs in General Strike;
Everything Is Tied Up-An Deliveries of
Food Supplies Have Been Cut Off
BY ALLEN c. DIBBLE
United Press Staff Correspondent

Terre .Haute, Ind, July "a
(UP).-A general strike called in
sympathy with 500 enamel plant
workers paralyzed Terre Haute to-
day and threatened a critical food
shortage within "a hours.
All deliveries of food supplies
were halted and stores closed
rapidly as street leaders swung
through the city urging all work.
ers to join the walkout.
They met with almost instant
success. Virtually every industry in
the city is unionized. There was no
immediate violence.
10000 Have Gone Out
L. G. Brown, president of the
Enamel Works local union which
precipitated the walkout, estimated
there were 10000 persons CO.
operating in the strike.
Although Terre Haute has a
population of only $4,000, he ex-
planned that coal miners employed
in shafts throughout Vigo county
have joined the walkout.
Union. operators officials refused
to comment on Browns statement.
The labor union refused yes
terday to sanction the strike.
Walkout of. teamsters and truck
ers had the most serious effect on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
PLYMOUTH MAN
DIED TODAY OF
AUTO INJURIES
Arthur M. Gordon Struck
By Car of Well Known
Magazine Writer

Arthur M. Gordon ST., of North
street, Plymouth, died at Water
bury hospital at 1 o'clock this
afternoon of injuries sustained a
little more than two hours before
when struck by a car owned and
operated by Grace Robinson of New
York and Westport, and national
ly famous magazine and newspa-
per writer. The accident took
place on Main street, Plymouth.
the driver claiming that Gordon,
well known as a retired clock
maker, stepped from behind a
parked automobile.
Crash Is Probed
Investigation of the crash began
Immediately, with Officer Michael
Havert of Plymouth and State
Trooper Thomas Laden of the Bea-
con Falls barracks questioning the
famous writer. Since the death
took place in Waterbury, Medical
Examiner DR.. Edward H. Kirsch-
baum was called, as was Coroner
John T. Monzani. They will be
assisted in their investigation Of
the fatality by Coroner Lester
Schaefer of Litchfield county,
where Plymouth is located, and
DR.. Richard Lawton Of Terryville,
Plymouth medical examiner.
Gordon was brought to the hos
pital by DR.. Winfield Wight, medi-
cal examiner for Thomaston, who
was called to the scene shortly
after the accident. The agei
man suffered a conclusion of the
brain, as well as a probable skull
fracture.
Miss Robinson was to be ques-
toned further this afternoon. AS
in all accident deaths resulting
from motor vehicles, she will be
held technically until the investi-
cation is completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
MosLEsf RIOTS sPREAp

Bombay. July 2s-(UP)-Hindu.
Mosiem riots spread In the Jun.
jab today as Moslems continued
attacks. A. the death toll at La
hore reached ten when British sol.
dlers iired on Moglem mob and
killed four persons, disorders broke
out In Little Mailer Kotla state, 10
miles to the southwest.
Many persons were Injured and
more than i,1eo arrested a. MAI
tek kesi& 90 eaRiieh -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
Final Nelus Flashes
BANDITS MADE BIG HAUL

Chicago, July 22-UP)-Burglars broke
into the office of Andrew Mcansh, investment
broker, On the 10th floor of loop building, over
the weekend, blasted open safe and escaped
with $2S0,OOO in securities many of them nego-
was overlooked. Mcansh said his Office was ran
sacked and the safe dynamited open Another
office on the 21st floor of the same building also
was entered and an undetermined amount of
cash stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
FIRST DOLPHIN 4
CAUGHT SUNDAY

New Haven, July 22-(UP)--An
is-pcund dolphin, believed to be
the frst caught IN the waters near
Long Island sound. was hooked
yesterday BY Thomas Hammond. a
board 2s-foot cabin cruiser. skip
pered BY Capt. Beach FarnswoTth.
Trolling for Tuna, rs miles south
OF Montauk point, Hammond got
the strike. The blue. purple and
yellow iish broke water. The dol
phin, native OF Florida waters.
made nearly 30 Jumps before being
landed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
FRED |. TERRY
ESTATE AMOUNTS
TO $86,325.32
Appraisal of Property Was
Filed in Probate Court
This Morning

An estate of $S6,352.32 is left by
the late Fred L. Terry, retired, ac-
cording to an appraisal of his es-
tate filed at the office of Judge
Dennis ]. Slavin in probate court
today. The entire estate, practi-
cally, is comprised of stock hold
ings which amount to $S5,6S5.43.
Cash in the estate is $381.S9 and
jewelry is valued at $685..
Mr.. Terry who died May 9, 1896,
leaves the entire estate to his wife.
Ruth B. Terry, outside Of a $500
beguest to the Pine Grove Gene
terry association. Mr.. Terry formerly
was associated with the Console
dated Gas Co., before retiring.
Stocks I'm Estate
Stocks in the estate include:
SO shares Alabama Power
"a shares American Tel. 4
Co. 49,. .......... 80. s.2so.oe
Fire Arms Mfg. Co... 2,Sz5.oa
and Lighting Co. ;. -. 1.ssISd
900 shares Consolidater
Gas of New York, pfd.. 2s,125.00
SIS shares Consolidated
comm 80. -. 12.ss7.25
able Iron Co. 49,. $4,000
Co. ................ 80. 7.1s2.5o
ment Co. .......... -. 100000
rs shares New Orleans
Public Service, Inc...... 1880
and Electric CO. -. 80. 100000
Dividend ................ 1915
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
CATHOLICS ARE
DEFIANT OVER
HITLER EDICT
Pastors in One Section of
Germany Read Letters
From Their Bishop
By FREDERICK C. OECHSNER
UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent

by FttEOctd1Oh y. O6OnSN Ell
UNITED Press staff Correspondent
Berlin, July az (UP)- States
attorneys and Nazi police agents
today held the secret of whether
sermons of Roman Catholic clergy
men yesterday would mark the ac-
ton phase of a drive against al
legged djsloyal Catholic pronounce
ments.
In definance of government or
ders to prosecute those who did
not fall into step with the Nazi
state, pastors in all churches in
the diocese of Freiburg, Baden,
read to congregations yesterday an
Episcopal letter by Bishop Conrad
Groeber asserting that recent ac-
tions of German secular authori-
ties were a violation of the treaty
between Germany and the Vatican.
First Open Resistance.
This was the first known utter
ance in open resistance to orders
by Gen. Herman Goering, chief of
the secret police, that Catholic
clergymen who mixed in politics
would be prosecuted.
Under supplementary orders,
secret police and states attorneys
were to cooperate and it was or
dered also that the attorneys, as
prosecutors, must proceed with
energy to punish violators of the
Goering order
AS news was awaited of the re-
suit of yesterdays activities, it was
learned that two priests-Rev. Mar
tin Utsch, 81, and Rev. Rudolf
Wilmsen, AZ, of the order of the
missionaries of the Sacred Heart
were to be tried today for viola
ton of foreign exchange regula-
tions.
1t was understood that secret
police agents attended churches
yesterday. Mass arrests were de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
FIVE DROWNED
in CRYSTAL LAKE

Barton, VT. July 22-(UP)-Five
persons were drowned in Crystal
lake yesterday when they jumped
form a swamped cupboard motors
boat. The sixth member of the
party was saved.
of the party shifted to the front
OF the boat to let their feet dam
gle in the water. The cfart tilted.
half filled with water. and the sex
tet leaped overheard.
Those drowned, none of whom
could swim, were D. NJ. Barrett,
40, his wife, AZ, Mrs H. A. Heath,
As, her son. Nelson. is, all Of Ca
bot and Carlton Richardson, II,
of Richard. Only 20-year-old
Bernard Heath was saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

who the government contended
were imported from New York for
the holdup.
They were sentenced to rs years
each on the charge of robbing the
U. S. mails and placing the life OF
the mail truck driver in jeopardy.
and years each on a conspiracy
charge. The sentences will run
concurrently.
Sixth Sentence Later
Herbert H. Hornstein Of Provi-
dence, who turned states evidences.
will be sentenced later.
Rettich and the three New York
men were convicted by a federal
jury a fortnight ago. Fisher and
Hornstein pleaded guilty.
u. S. Attorney Francis J. w.
Ford moved for sentence.
A purported plot for delivery OF
Rettich and the New York men
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
YANKEES-DETROIT POSTPONED

New York, July 22-(UP)-The opening
game Of the Crucial series" between the Detroit
league contender. was POSTPONED today because
Of rain and threatening weather. A double head
er will be played tomorrow with the first game
set for Lao z, Fn.s EDIT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

James White should voluntary re-
sign. have failed to register. AS a
matter of fact the self-sacrificing
spirit anticipated by the promoters
of the brand new idea" has been
so conspicdously missing as to per-
turb, the original instigators. In
stend of willingness to quit they
discovered determination to
stick and to fight any effort to
terminate their membership.
Another Pape Move
Its just another move of Mr..
Pape's," said the irate member to-
day to get us out of ONCE and to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
sEIcHAN IsiPRovEs

New York. July as~-fuPl--The
ooDdltien Of Uhomaa MeiKhan.
Msfe and screen star who was re-
Gently operated On fer q bronchial
nlIment, Was EeneFted f.go96" -.
lazs a DoetsfG Aa@pital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
FORMER GOVERNOR INJURED

Bismarck, N. D., July 22-(UP)-Former
Governor William H. LANCER of North Dakota
was reported in serious condition today follow
ing an automobile accident. LANCER and c. w.
Litten of Fargo We're returning from political
meeting and on sharp curve Litten swung his
car into ditch to avoid striking another auto
mobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
Republican 7own
Committee Giuen
Surprising Blast
to Resign One Angry Member lntimates It's
Another Trick OF "Bill' Pape

They re-vamping the republican town committee of
Waterbury, perhaps would be more accurate to state
they trying to revamp the steering committee of the
local g. o. p.
Suggestions that for the best interests Of the party it's
future welfare and and for various other
that all members of the committee including Chairman Fred
erick w. Paoba Secretary Adam Callan and Treasurer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
F1ue Members OfCrin1e
Syndicate Gang Giuen
Twenty-Five Years Each
That Was for the Crime Of Robbery in Fall Riveri
They Also Were Given Years Each for Conspra-
cy-Another Of Gang to Be Sentenced Later !,

Boston, July 90 = (UP) = Five convicted Of the
$129 Fall River mail truck robbery sentenced to
total of 1856 years the pententary by Federal Judge Hugh
D. Mcclellan today.
The defendants were Carl Retch of Warwick Neck, R.
L. alleged brains of the gang; Joseph Fisher, time
"Publc Enemy Number One of Rhode Island" and John
Sonny McGone Charles Harrigan and Thomas Dugan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 22-(UP)--Gcs-
eminent expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year to July 18th.
compared with a year ago:
This Year Expenses Last Year
$500. sos, 366.65 $s66.723. sso.4o
s1ss.2s4.sss.72 s1ss.so5.5ss.5l
s4l1.574.5ss.ss ssos.41s.427.ss
Cash Balance
s1.sss.132.4s7.7s s2.521. 5s7 .o1s.zz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
The Weather

Thunder Showers Tonight;
Probably on Tuesday
Fun weather Report Page 8.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-06
Supreme | leaders To
 Address Gatherings
 At Two Day Meeting
Peter FitzIienry TOastmaster For Elton Banquet; ]. State Officers to Be Elected at Lodge Rooms;
 Parade and Field Day to Feature Program

others who will be introduced are Honorable Mrs. Edward J. Henning of Washington, D. O.. State President Gilbert Lawrence of Danbury, State President Mrs. Anna Mohr of New Haven, Retir- ing Past President Jacob Krick of Meriden, Retiring Past President Mrs. Margaret Dahl of this city, John M. Hannon, general chairman of the convention and past dictator Dictator William Daly of Water bury lodge No. 703, Emil F. Dohl. secnetary of the convention com mittee, Frank J. Egan of this city, treasurer of the convention com rnittee, and pr. Alfred J.. Finn, lodge physician.
 Reports Feature Meeting
 The final convention committee meeting was held in the lodge rooms last evening, with John Han non handling the gavel. Reports were read by the various chairmen. All members who will parade Sat- urday are requested to meet at the Moose hall at 12:15 o'clock. Busses will be stationed on Grove street for all parade participants. |
 Following the parade a field day will be held at Lakewood Park. Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-06

Delegates from all parts of the country began arriving this after noon to attend the annual Con- necticut convention of Moosemen which opens at the local lodge rooms tomorrow afternoon and which will continue until Saturday evening when the yearly banqliet at the Hotel Elton will bring pro- ceedings to a close.
 Peter FitzHenry, former city controller, will be toastmaster at the banquet. At the local rooms tomorrow afternoon election of state officers willbe one of. the fea- ture business transactions.
 .. Honorable Edward J. Henning, past supreme dictator and chair man of the executive committee and general counsel of the supreme lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, will be one of the principal speakers. He will arrive from Washington. D. C.. tonight.
 Katherine Smith Coming
 Albert H. Ladner of Philadel- phia, past supreme dictator and Mooseheart governor, Miss Kath- erine Smith of Washington, b. C., grand recorder of the women of the Moose, Malcolm R. Giles of Mooseheart, H., controller and su- preme secretary; and John B. Mill Ter, publicity and program chair man, will also be heard in talks.
 Brief addresses will also be rem dered by Harry Jeffers of Moose heart, Ill., deputy supreme secre- tary. William J. Bennett of Newark. N. J.. regional director. George R. Hubbard of Meriden, district super visor, Frank J. Labell of Boston, general chairman of the last na- tional convention. Past State Presi- dent Thomas Donlon of New Bri- tain and Past State President Mrs. Rlan Marfz nf cfannfnra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-06
Moose State Convention Opens Tomorrow Afternoon
OPTICIAN MOVES
 TO NEW QUARTERS
Bernard Wilhelm Well comes. Patrons To-day at
 54 Center Street

Bernhard Wilhelm, well known local optician and prominent in ex-servicemen's circles, today am nounced the removal of his office to 54 Center street. MT. Wilhelm was formerly president of wilhelm. Inc, and was also connected for some time with the J. R. Clayton Jewelry Company.
 MT. Wilhelm is a former com-i mander of Corporal Coyle Post oK the American Legion. Before conn ing to Waterbury. he was man ager of Lugene, Inc, a leading optical firm in the city of New York.
 The new office of MT. Wilhelm will be one of the most modern in i. Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-06
ISPRAGUE SHCOOL ROUNDUP SET
Children Who Will Start as Pupils in September to
 Be Examined
WATERvll.LE

All parents who expect to enter children in the Kindergarten class at Sprague grammar school next September are reminded of the Spring Roundup" which will be held at Sprague School Monday morning, June 10th at nine o'clock. The Roundup" is a gathering of all possible children who are to start school in the fall for the pur- pose of physical examination and other tests by pr. Elizabeth In- grahm, of Hartford. The services furnished without charge through the efforts of the State Congress of Parent Teacher groups and the local association where necessary Dr. Ingrahm suggests corrective treatment and give other advice thought to be of value in getting the children into the best possible physical condition before entering school. The services being used widely throughout the State and has resulted in a much betted fit- ted group of pupils presenting themselves for their first term of school work each fall. It is hoped that every child who will enter the kindergarten this fall will be pres- ent at the Roundup" on Monday.
 Plan Picnic Meeting
 The June bushes meeting of the Waterville Parent-Teacher Associ- ation will take place at 2:30 p. m. on next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Alfred Emmons, of upper Boyden street. Following the bus mess session, over which Mrs. Louis c. Willard will preside, there will be an out-of-doors picnic SUD- per which is being planend by a special committee, headed by Mrs. Elmer E. Wilson. A large attend ance is anticipated since this is to be the final meeting of the current school year. Mrs. Arthur Forbes will anounce the plans for the an- nual supper which the Association will give this years graduating class at Sprague grammar school.
 The annual banquet of the Girls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-06

club of Waterville will be held at Hilltop farm in Bridgewater on Thursday evening of next week. All former members of the club are invited to attend. All who plan to do so are requested to communi- cate with Miss Cecilia E. Brenneis of 930 Cook street. so that the proper reservations may be made.
 At the regular weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. Arnold J. MonA roe of 36 Wheeler street at o'clock this evening, the anual election of officers for the coming year will be held.
 Legion To Meet
 A social meeting with entertain ment and refreshments vii feature the next meeting of Casper s. Davis Post. No. 36 American Legion, which takes place at the Legion rooms on lower Boyden street at eight o'clock on next Tuesday eve- ming, June 11th. All members of the Post are urged to attend as the entertainment program will be of unusual interest. Plans for the par ticipation of the Post in the Flag Day ceremonies, of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks.i on June 14th, will be discussed. The ceremonies will take place at the Elks' Club and will include the presentation of an American flag to the Post in reorganization of the fine program of community service which Davis Post has carried out since it's or ganization. The Auxiliary Unit and the Junior Fife Drum and Bugle Corps will accompany the members of the Post to the exercises.
 The members of the Ladies' Aid society of St. Michaeps church are holding their final card party oi the season this afternoon at St Michaers parish hall. Mrs. Danie M. Sullivan and Mrs George Cog gins are in charge of the event.
 Charles L. Denehey, ST. of Dwight street., who has been i'll at St. Mary's hospital for the past few days iss reported as being very much Improved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-06
OBITUARY <.
(secretary)i

to Silver street, she had been a resident of the Washington Hill section where she was well and favorably known. Mrs. Cunning ham was a communicant of the Sacred Heart church and took an active part in the affairs of the parish. She was member of the ladies auxiliary of Power Engin- eers.
 Mrs. Cunningham is survived by her husband; a son, Joseph; a daughter, Marie c. Cunningham 1; five sisters, Mrs Mary Bowling and Mrs. Katherine McMullen of this city, Mrs. Rose Mccormick and Mrs. Elmer Jackson of Bridgeport and Miss Alice Maher of White Plains, N. Y.; a brother. John Maher of this city; several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at S:15 o'clock to the Sacred Heart Church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-06
THERE GOES COOKIES

Thieves who broke into the Loose Wiles Biscuit Co. warehouse on West Porter street last night escaped with a small quantity of biscuits and cookies. Entrance was made by forcing side window of the building.
 Lieut.. Detective Matthew Balanda and Detective Connie Shanahan, who Investigated, believe group of boys to be responsible for the burglary.