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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
LOCAL COMMITTEE
 AWAITING REPORTS
Mass Meeting Called for Wednesday Evening to
 Hear Delegates

A mass meeting Is being called by the arrangements committee to hear the reports of the delegates who represented Waterbury at the National Congress for Unemploy- ment and Social Insurance. The meeting will be Held at the Y. M. c. A. Wednesday evening, January 23rd at S>o'clock. The delegates, who are Hyman Ross, Alexander Lett, Joseph Rosa and Charles W. Campbell, all of this city, and Jo- seph Nygren and August Johnson of Naugatuck. will confine their re- will be question period.
 The workers unemployment and social insurance bill H. R. 2827, which was introduced to the house of representatives as result of the congress, will be analysed by one of the speakers. The delegates report that six congressman have already lined up behind the bill, promis- ing to give 1t their full support. Besides insurance against unem- ployment, the bill also provides benefits in like amounts for old age, sickness, maternity, accident or part time work and is consid- cred to be the broadest bill yet introduced into congress. It is the only bill which actually provides for those now unemployed, as all other bills as yet introduced are of the reserves type. The bill was introduced by Rep Lundeen of Minnesota. Q farmer-la Ia borite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
LIBRARY AGENTS
 MEET THIS NOON
Action to Be Taken Re- garding Successor to
 Ex-MayOr Scully

Members of the board of library agents were scheduled to meet at 1915 o'clock this noon to take ac- ton filling the vacant post of pres- ident caused recently by the death of Tx-Mayor Martin Scully. Much speculation has been going on as to who will succeed ex-Mayor Scully but various board members to-day professed ignorance of anyone hav- ing been definitely decided upon for the post. The names of John A.. Coe, Bernard Fitzpatrick and Charles A. Babin were among those mentioned.
 Mayor Frank Hayes will, 1t Is ex- pected, offer the name of MT Scul- ly's successor on the board to the aldermen at their next meeting which will be on the first Monday or Tuesday if no special session is called in the meantime. The va cancy will have to be filled by democrat as ex-Mayor Scully was member of the democratic party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19

A ban on the opening of any new gasoline stations in the city Is urged upon Mayor Frank Hayes in a petition drafted last night at a meeting of the Waterbury Cas- oline Retailers Association at the Chamber of Commerce building and forwarded to-day to the mayor. Signed by 31 gas station op- orators, the petition asks that the mayor refuse to issue any more permits for new gas stations until need for them is seen.
 The owners point out in their petition that promiscuous opening, more or less. of new stations in this city has tended to make each sta tion's profits smaller and smaller and has made 1t extremely difficult for local station operators to abide by the oil industry code, pay fair wages to employees and yet have a profit for themselves. The associa- tion's claim is that the city has enough stations at present and that no moro should be opened until a very definite need for them is shown.
 Corporation Formed
 The association Is now being in- corporated and will be a perma- nent body, the organization papers having been drawn up by Attorney Frederic c. Smedley. The board of managers consists of George Gaug- han, E. P. Hudson, Benjamin True.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
Kaceys Plan Protest Demonstration Az
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 LlEUT-COV HAYES
JeffersOnian Club to Honor Mayor With Banquet
 During Coming Month

Elaborate preparations are be- ing made by the Jeffersonian Dem ocratic club,, according to an- nouncement made this morning by President Attorney Joseph Navin of that organization, for 0 testi- monial dinner in honor of Frank Hayes. The event will be sponsor ed by the recently organized group in recognition of the advancement by the city's highest official who was recently inagurated as Lieut. enant-Governor of the state. Ae- corGing to the progress made by the arrangements committee the event will take place at the Elton Hotel on Q date to be announced within the next week
 The board of directors of the Jeffersonians at a recent meeting decided that a speaker of national repute in the political world and now located in Washington, D. C., will come to the city upon the oc- casion. Others prominent in poli- ticallife in the city and state will complete the balance of the speak CTS program.
 The Jeffersonians came into exis- tence last summer prior to. the state election held In November and their membership is decidedly cosmopolitan, not being restricted to authority, age or creed. Present members have been taken from each of the twenty voting districts and representative has been ap- pointed in each. Atty Navin stated today that 1t is the intention of the group within the near future to plan for a huge membership gathering in one of the largest halls in the city, due to the fact that each district will be split into four sections and one representa- tive will be appointed in eacr, making four organizers instead of the present policy of leaving one man to handle an extended terri tory. "This plan, Atty. Navin stat ed, will serve to increase the mem- bership of the Jeffersonians and our club will be in better position to complete with the young re- publican group, who endeavor to secure a body of 1000 votes. We will then blend, our efforts with those of the Democratic adminis- tration."
 Plans for the subdivision will be made at a meeting of the directors to be held shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
|DECICCO IS CHOSEN
 FOR ANOTHER TERM
Reelected President of the Italian-AmeriCan Re-
 publican Group

At the annual meeting of the United Italian-American Republl- can club last night at g. o. D. headquarters. Peter DeCicco was reelected president of the organi- zation. Other officers chosen were: Vice-presidents, Anthony Petrillo and Michele Bergantino; secretary. Giovanni Carosella; corresponding secretary, Domenic Castaldo; fnan- cial secretary. Pasquale Perillo; as- sistant secretary, Gcnnaro Pelosi; directors. Donate Rizzolo, Ralph DeRienZo, VincenZo Paolino, Stephen Barbierl, Michael Stolf. Giuseppe Bauby, Agostino Agus- tino and Rinaldi Filomeno.
 The officers will be installed at a banquet to be kcld sometime next month. Town Chairman Y. w.. Palomba, recently named assistant clerk of the senate, will be invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
TROJAN MEMBERS
 HOLD MOCK TRIAL
North End Y Club Finds Hauptmann Guilty of
 First Degree Murder

The North End Y Trojan club held a mock trial of the Lind- bergh kidnapping trial recently in their club rooms presented through the combined efforts of George Brandolini and Roy Dom- broski.
 The cast included: Judge. Ted steimly; Bruno Haupt m n, George Brandolini; prosecutor, Gerard Greece; defense counsel. Roy Dombroski and Joseph Jaco- vino; "Jafsie", Edward Wisneski; Betty Cow, Chester Wisneski; Charles Lindbergh, Oscar Venter- mi; Mrs Charles Lindbergh, "Son- ny" Lattanzio; Eighty-seven-year old neighbor, Winnie Forte; jury foreman, Rudolph Majewski.
 The jury was comprised of other club members. Following a long ross-examination of the witnesses after many harsh words between the defense counsel and the prose- cutting attorney, a grand finale was given the jury by the defense counsel and the prosecutor. The jury filed out to return after a long deliberation and returned with a verdict.
 The foreman of the jury read the verdict in slow, steady voice, quoting, "We find the de- pendant, Bruno Richard Haup- mann. guilty of murder in the first degree" Sentence will be de- ferred until the next meeting of the Trojan club Tuesday night.
 A tribe whose brides go to their weddings dressed in mat, has been found in the Congo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19

spoken recently to the Holy Name societies of St Thomas and Blessed Sacrament parishes and alsp at the Knights of Columbus communion breakfast at the Hotel Elton and at the inauguration of Michael McGivney Circle, Columbian Squires, and also at the testimo- nial in recognition of their rec ceiving the premier circle award. Each of these occasions have elicited added compliments to Mir Cleary's previous reputation as one of the most sincere and able leaders of the lay apostolate of the Diocese of Hartford, and confident expectations of even a more fruit- full career for him in territory of wider range and greater oppor- tunity.
 Also at the meeting the officers for the coming year will be in- stalled by chaplain Rev James T. O'Connor. A committee that was named at special meeting of tho society to draw up resolution on the death of their beloved pastor, Rev James Egan, will present 1t to the society for adoption. Com mittees will be named to carry on the activities of the society for the first quarter of the year.
 The society will receive holy communion in a body at the 7:30 o'clock mass tomorrow morning and 1t Is expected a record turn- out will take place as the prayers will be offered for the repose of the soul of the late pastor.
 400 Attend Minstrel
 More than 400 persons turned out last night to see the first am nual minstrel and dance given by the Baldwin Props A. c. at the Washington Park Community House. The stage was decorated in black and orange, the colors of the club. The chorus, made up entirely of boys, was divided in two sec- tions one group wearing orange ties and the other black ties. The show was under the direction of Joe Lezotte.
 The dance team of Kay Darling and Jen Phelan was the hit of the show. The popular Washington Hill dance team was brought back to the stage four times, so great was the applause from the audi ence. Tom Albone, end man in the onoWs dl6O WcHL ONCT us, biuBlUk No, No, 8 Thousand Times Mo-" Ike Dervis, who rendered several selections on his accordion, also made 0 hit with the folks.
 Others in the show who helped make the 1t 8 success included Mae Cow, who rendered "It's June in January; Miss Gwendolyn Borne of Naugatuck rendered two selections, "Beautiful Lady and Moonlight | Madam; Harvey Lawton sang "Stay Little Closer to Me-; Eddie Conway. interlocutor of the show, went oyer big when he sang "The Object of My Affection; and the closing number. "Dinah," was ren- dered by the Endman Val Caron. l Dancing was enjoyed after the show. Ray Frost and his orchestra furnished the music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
Committees To Send Adopted Resolution
 To Congress Agents
Mexican Government Causes MOve-LOcal. Group a to Be Guided By Lead of Supreme Officers

As a protest against the Mexican governments manifestation of in- tolerance, religious persecution and atheism members of Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus, made plans today to stage a dem- onstration of protest. A committee will be formed within day or two to make the necessary arrange ments not only to excite local pub lie sentiment, but will frame reso- lutions and forward them 10 Connecticut's representatives in Washington, D. c.
 The local council was the first subordinate branch of the order in Connecticut to adopt a resolution of protest. It was endorsed several months ago and submitted to the Connecticut state council for ap- proval and subsequent submission to the supreme council.
 Await Vital Announcement
 Due to recent developments ia Carmody of Grand Rapids, Mich.. has been designated a committee Of one to initiate program of pro- ~~oSs AA 0pCOiAA Ol nationwide interest will be made within the coming week.
 Local knights will be guided by the lead" of the supreme officers but in addition win stage a local demonstration. Catholics as well as non-Catholic leaders of the com- munity will be invited to partici- pate and to lend voice in the general protest as the persecution is aimed at all religious organiza- tions.
 The formal resolution recently adopted reads as follows:
 WHEREAS: The Knights of Co., lumbus never questioned the creed of the people to whom 1t has dedicated a program of public and patriotic service in time of peace or war and on various occasions have given manifestations of it's sympathy Ito those who suffer for conscience sake";
 And whereas: The Knights of Columbus have always championed religious freedom and have opposed oppression; have held that the privilege of worship is an inalien- able human right, be 1t
 RESOLVED: That Sheridan COuncll, NO A, knlghtS or COlum- bur, Waterbury, Conn. protests to the Supreme Council of the Order and to the American Public the perEecution of Catholics in Mexico; the fanatical suppression of per- sonal liberties, the confscation of properties. the denial of their right to worship God in the spirit of thoir ancestors, the right to rear and educate their children and to participate in the activities of their Country, which they have served 50 well and Loyalty.
 Be It Further Resolved: That the Supreme Council be urged to give wide circulation to the truths contained in the Pastoral Letter of the Catholic Episcopate of the United States of 1926 and that Connecticut's representatives in congress be furnished with copies of this resolution and be respect fully petitioned to voice protest against the present vicious propa- ganda in Mexico against Christian ity and Catholicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19

The lovers of the better type music are making the habit of tuning to station WATR on Sum days at 1915 when Arthur J.. Lunny presents his regular weekly program of Organ Tones. This feature, with James Colgan at the console, brings to the radio audi ence just the type of music for which the radio public has been asking. Choosing from the works of the acknowledged composers of good music and melodic gems, MT Colgan weaves a beautiful picture of peace and quiet and happiness so appropriate to Q Sabbath Day radio program.
 The voices of Paulette Wolozin and Joseph Lezotte add to the beauty of Arthur Lunny's Organ Tone program as they sing the songs every one likes to hear.
 Miss Wolozen, in hre classic in- terpretations of songs of all types has earned for herself an enviable reputation both in radio work and recitals on the concert stage. The Organ Tone programs bring you her voice in Irish Airs. On tomor- rows program at 12:15 she will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
COMMUNISTS PLAN
 LEVIN MEMORIAL
Death of Russian Leader to Be COnlmemOrated Tomorrow Afternoon

A meeting to commemorate the death of V. I. Lenin. great leader of the Russian working class will be held at the Russian hall 186 Cherry street, Sunday, January goth at 2:3O p. m.
 A musical program, including songs by a workers chorus and seV- eral numbers by the Russian String orchestra will be followed by speakers who will outline Lenin's life and will stress the achievements of the Soviet Union since 1917. compared with progress in the capitalist countries in the same period.
 Joe Milton. one of the outstand- ing leaders of the communist party in Connecticut will be the princi- pie speaker. Other speakers are May Himoff, militant leader of the Young Communist league in Con- necticut, and Charles W. Campbell, communist leader in Waterbury.
 Pamphlets, containing the teach ings of Lenin, and his programs for worldl revolution, will be dis trIbuated at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
Itam. Minstrel Show
 Cleverly Presented
Lucille Colucc Scores Hit Before Large Audience
 Endmen Superb-Stage Settings COlOrful
BROOKLYN NEWS

Gaicty and humor prevailed at St Joseph's hall last night at the Itam club minstrel show. The stage setting was beautiful and q barrage of flood lights illuminated the background creating unusual col ors. More than TOO were thrilled | with the presentation featuring 55 entertainers who held forth for close to two hours.
 The production was capably handled, by John Jannetty while the characters were introduced by interlocutor Patrick Porto.
 The endmen, Jimmy Barnes and Rudy Hermstead created much laughter during the presentation and their material was something unheard of until their appearance in this capacity.
 Included among other enter taincrs were Edith Rossi, Edward Cocchiola, the Colonial Quartet, Rhythm Boys, John Petit, Oreste Arcari, Andrew Calo, James Ja- mele, Ann Erichetti and little Lu- ellie Colucci, who performed in several dance numbers in conjunc- tion with the well known team of Comardo and Martone. Lucille was the hit of the show.
 Members of the company con- sisted of: Leads. James Jamele, John Capone, Romeo Vitarelli, An- drew Calo, John Altieri, Louis Zurlo, Michael Vcndetti, Guido A. Sclore, Tony Famigletti, Don ln- naimo, Ernest Rocco, Frank Vita relli, Frank Orso and Mario Jan netty; tenors, James Kelly. Earl Rossi, Angelo Miro, Joseph Augel- fl, Frank Angelo, and Joseph Al- teri; baritones, George Galullo, Charles Chiccetti, Edward Cocchi- ola, William O'Keefc, Anthony UAngelo. Raymond Rossl; bass, Daniel Galullo, Peter Rinaldl, Fred Tulesco, Thomas C0lasa nto Jr, and Louis Rizutti.
 The committee included Anthony Vitarelli, chairman; Thomas Crap pone, John Jannetty, Andrew Di- Pietro, and Joseph LaVecchia.
 Hayes To Speak
 Lieut.-Gov. Frank Hayes will be the prinipal speaker at the 43rd anniversary banquet Of the Lith- uanlan Citizens Political club at 103 Green street tonight. William Yakubonis, president, will act Tn the capacity of toastmaster.
 Other speakers will De Thomas Matas, president of the l.. l. F.. club; Alderman John w. Bender, Deputy Sheriff John w. Jenusaitis, Atty. Michael J. Blansfield. Dr Frank Hlll and pr John Stanes- laus.
 The committee in charge of the affair includes: Michael KrugelIs. chairman: William Bendzevicius. Charles Lusas. Charles Wasilaus- kas and Anthony L.azdauskas. More than 300 are expected to at- tend. John w. Stokes and his staff will cater to the gathering and there will be q varied program of entertainment presented. one of many features win be modern and Lithuanian dancing which will start at s:30 o'clock and continue after the dinner.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19

on Catholic Action. He is a man with splendid boise and delivery on the platform. His genial per- sonality displaying to a marked degree the high ideals of the or ganization he represents, has &C., quired for him host of friends throughout this section where his official duties have brought him into frequent contact with the pub- lie.
 In addition to n radio address on last Columbus day, MT Cleary has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
Gasoline Retailers
 Favor Restriction
File Petition Urging Mayor to Refuse New Permits for
 Additional Stations Here

Frank x. Keefe and William Ro- berts.
 Those signing the petition are: l.. D. Lagasse, George Gaughan, William J. Roberts. MT Muckle, John M. F.. Johnson, James Corti, Hector E. Gestin, Christopher J Ryan, Benjamin w. True, Montam- bault Tire Surgery, East End Fill ing station, Daniel r. Hanlon, Wa ter Beebe, John D. Welsh, Michae J. Gilson. George Wihbey. Hobart Schuffer. Nick DeSantis, Thomas r. Fleming. Walter Romaine, Mi chael Fought, Roger D. Brink, Edmund Montambault, Charles J Stevens, R. W. Henion, Russell Bunninghoff, B. P. Hudson, James Hoey, Frank x. Keefe. and Dom- enic Risucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
KIDDIES MINSTREL
 SHOW IS ARRANGED

The Women's Benefit association will sponsor q children's minstrel show, featuring a cast of 30 juv- eniles, to be held in the Washing ton Park Community club March 1st. John Malone is directing the show. Benefits from the show will be used to defray expenses of dele gates to the national convention of the association in Cleveland, in June. The groups also plans to send It's drill team which will per- form in Hartford April 9th. MT Malone Is coach of tho team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
POSTAL MEN TO
 MEET TONIGHT

Plans for large Waterbury representation at the annual con- vcntion of the Connecticut division United National ssociation of Post Office Clerks. which will be held In New Haven on Washington's birthday, will be made tonight at t meeting of the local branch at Engineers hall. The convention last year was held in this city, the business session taking place at the Elks club and the social events at the Hotel Elton.
 Another feature of to-night's meeting will be the election of off cers for 1895. George Perigard is at present serving as president, and indications are that he will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
ROTARIANS ELECT
 LOCAL DELEGATES

Members of the Waterbury Ro- tary club will attend the 18th anniversary celebration of the Torrlngton club to be held Tues day night at the Conley inn in Torrington. Dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock. Ten veteran mem- bers of the local club who assisted d in the installation ceremonies of the TorrinEton group will be among those present at the cele- bration. Members who intend to 20 are asked to call Fred c. Fromm, chairman of the transpor- tation committee. Attorney Mi- hchael V. Blansfield has been ad- mitted to the local club, according to this weeks bulletin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
STREET FIGHTERS
 IN COURT TO-DAY

A street fight between four boys which ended with one of them yielding a knife, resulted in all four being before juvenile court to- day. The battle took place Satur- day of last week and the youth- full participants, averaging about II years old, were rounded up by Detective Sergt. Henry Johnson and Detective Edward McElligott.
 Two boys coming up Bank street met two other lads, their enemies in neighborhood feud and a fight ensued. In the process one of the boys pulled out jacknife and stabbed his opponent in the back. The wound was not serious one, but the blade entered the lads body after piercing heavy over coat. The case was continued with all four continuing on probation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19

members of St. Joseph's Holy Name society study club cooperat- ed in the arrangements for a scavenger hunt last night. Many unusual features were the result and young couples were often mis- taken as they scratched about the Brooklyn and Town Plot sections for some sort of odd object, such as 0 certain brand tomato can, mans walking sticg, articles of clothing that would have to be re- moved from one of the neighbor's s clothcslines, and 0 pair of mems garters. Anohter hard to get ar- ticle was q photo of Rev Adolph Gradeck.
 The prize winners were George Adomaitis and Anna Paulukonis; and Joseph Vitkauskas and Anna Danasavage. The first couple named received six handkerchiefs as q prize while the second were awarded a mans belt and girls vanity case.
 Following the return of the couples to the club rooms in the old school building there was a program of entertainment. Re- treatments were also served. Forty couples participated in the hunt.
 The committee included Bronis Ardeckis, Victor Maskunas. August Krisa wage, Adolph Balanda and George Adomaitis, from the Holy Name soiety. and Florence Galgot. Bernice Vaichulonis, Anna Mazu- laitis, Betty Brazis. Julio Bulcvich, Mary Mazaika and Anastasia Za- belskis representing the Children of Mary. Rev Adolph Gradeck was chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
IRISH AMERICANS
 GATHER TONIGHT

Both Irish and American danc- ing will be featured tonight at the dance given at Speedwell hall by the Irish American Social club. Fitzgerald's orchestra will furnish the music for modern dancing and John O'Sullivan will play for the Irish numbers. The ladies' auxil- iary of the club Is assisting with arrangements forthe dance.
 Committees in charge: Mems group, Chairman. Arthur Lunny, !. Mccarthy, Patrick Mckcpy. Peter Dillin, George McGrath and James German; Ledies group, Mary McKenny, Nellie Smith, Mar garet T. Lynch. Margarcta O.. Lynch and Mrs. Joseph Blum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-19
COLORED SINGERS
 TO GIVE CONCERT

A concert of spirituals and plan tation songs will be given Wednes- day night at St Johns parish house by q group of i've colored singers representing the schools of the American Church Institute for Ne- groes. The singers will be accom- panied by Rev Cyril r.. Bentley, as- sociato director of tho institute. The institute is corporation of the Protestant Episcopal church.