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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
JEWISH SERVICES
 STARTS NEW YEAR
Additional Rites to Be Held Today; Rabbis and Can-
 tors Prominent

With the New Year having been greeted at sundown last evening, Jewish residents of Waterbury to- day continued their observance of the high holy day season which is now underway. Special services were held at all synagogues last night. with additional services held this morning and more scheduled for later today.
 In addition to regular synagogue services, the Young Israel organ ization last night held special ex- ercises at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute.
 Holy day services at the insti- ute are in charge of Rabbi Moses F. Sheinkopf, while Cantor Solo, mon Koppleman and a choir are heading the services at Beth Israel. Cantor Nathan Fleishman is direct ing the exercises at Sharis Israel. Rabbi Bert Stein and Rabbi Will jam Greenfield are in charge of the holy day services at Temple Israel and Beth El.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
TUESDAY TWELVES STAGE DOG ROAST

A frankfurter roast opened the fall program of the Tuesday Twelves of the Y. M. c. A. Thurs day night. Officers were elected at a business meeting. Roy E Ferris Is president; Miss Eleanor Dodd, secretary; and John Clark, treasurer.
 A program committee was ap- pointed consisting of Misses Mary Phelan, Mary l.. Martin, aHzel Schaefer, and Roy E. Ferris, and John Clark.
 Howard Coe was appointed chairman of the Halloween social committee. and William Curtiss will be chairman of the next meet ing, Oct. 15.
 Those present included: Misses Mary l.. Martin, Mary Phelan, Rose Clarkin, Helen King, Hazel Lillian Whitaker, Ruth Eleanor Dodd, Roy E Ferris, Joseph Cepelak. Thomas Pastor, William Curtis, Howard Coe. MT. and Mrs. John Clark MT. and Mrs. Harry Minor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
Rally Planned By
 Jewish Democrats
Bernat Holczer to Preside at Big Meeting Arranged
 for Thursday Evening at Hebrew Institute

greet the candidates. With him on the committee are Attorney Jaseph Davis, Attorney Harold Green, Morris Applebaum and Jack Niren- berg.
 Attorney Irving William Faster nak, clerk of the city court, is chairman of the speakers commit tee. Aiding him are Edward Gold berg, Samuel Apirian, Abraham Matzkin and Alderman Harry Baumel.
 other Committees
 Harry Frank Is chairman of the hall committee. With him on the committee are Louis Reiger and Merrill Polancer. MT. Frank is also a member of the printing and traf- fic committees. On the printing committee. also, are Bernat Hol- cZer and Nathan Polancer.
 On the refreshments committee are Louis Levin. Samuel Ershler, Bernard Blick, Julius Tarr, Ike Pasternak and Abe Rubin. Sidney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28

local Gaels. To show his agility, may mention that, as the front of his old home in Mar ket Place could then be seen from the windows or the gate of the k. l. c. Barracks, he had to climb the high wall which separated his fathers cooper age shed from the back yard of the late Maurice Reidy. who used to leave his door on the latch for Bob to enter; and his mother used to leave the back window open so that he could get in any time during the night. One great help for him than was that he had one of the k. I. c. men in the Bar racks, who gave him tips about the movements and intentions of the enemy" ..
 "He was born in Castlegreg- ory in March, 188O; when twelve months of age his par ents brought him to Castle isihbu, So lHdC IIdot dHu WesI Kerry can claim him as son.
 Memorial
 "Only that the farmers are feeling the pinch of the bad times so keenIy, I was going to ask them to subscribe a small sum--a shilling or two each towards a fund (that I have only in mind at present. to put ly 6 small Celtic Cross at the head of his grave in the New Cemetery. I am quite sure that there are many of his friends. and the children of his com rades in the United States, who would be glad to help us to commemorate the memory of such Q Kerryman--such a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28

1t was generally supposed that MT. Farley, who has become an international figure r since the days of, the Herman-Kaplan fight was paying his first visit to Waterbury tomorrow as'guegt of the Irish National Day commit tee. But there's photographic evidence to the contrary. Michael Lawlor Of oricchio's studio back inf1927g took keen delight in pho tographing celebrities and events of interest. And so the above photo Is Mikes. It shows, lame! A. Farley, state boxing comris- sioner of the State of New York, Thomas P. Donahue of New Lon don, boxing commissioner of Con- necticut and Daniel Skilling, sec- retary of the New York boxing commission.
 Note the cute bow ties the New Workers are wearing. Those were the good old days before 1882. Chicago, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Washington, D. C.. the White House, etc. f-N
 Welcome to Waterbury, "Jim"!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
Treasurer

ton ceremonies will be held at the meeting to take place on Friday evening, October 11th. The tcllers whO checked the voting last night were Fred J. Carr, Henry Smithwick, Robert COughlin and Francis Shana- han.
 The newly elected president, George T. Ryan received many offers of congratulations both after the meeting and this morning. It is expected that his new appointment will stimulate interest Tn the organization and bring about many new actiyi- ties. Mir. Ryan is also affiliated with the Elks and several other local and state fraternitics. Of the Elks he is past exalted rul- CT, past district deputy and past president of the exalted rulers. He Is married to the former Mss Lucy Frency. The couple have three children, namely, Jane, Lucy and Mary, and all live at 121 Watervillc street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
WATERVILLE YOUTH
 SENSELESS s DAYS

Entering his fifth day of uncon- sciousness. Linwood Sears, 21, of 23 Haase street. aWterville, was re- ported weaker at Waterbury hospi- tai this morning. His name has been on the danger list since he was admitted to the hospital after an auto accident in Middlebury Tuesday evening.
 The car In which Sears was rid ing, operated by Mark Sears, rammed into the rear end of an- other car near Trandquillity Sta ton. Linwood Sears was the only one seriously hurt, sustaining a se- were brain concussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
FALSE ALARM BOYS
 CONTINUE FRANKS

Another false alarm from the South Waterbury section brought four companies on a fruitless trip last night. The alarm was rung in from the box at Sylvan avenue and Allen street, where one of the many new boxes installed in that section this year was placed. It was only last Saturday that Acting Chief Thomas Cavanaugh warned that scnders of false alarms would be prosecuted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
SOCIALISTS ATTACK
 DEMOCRATIC FOES

North Square was the scene Of a socialist rally last night. Va rious candidates for city offices on the socialist ticket attacked the democratic administration. Among the speakers were James Laviana, stephen Scybulski, Raymond smith, Gerald Covello, Philip Brainard and A. J. Hinkleman.
 Tonight the socialists will hold a rally in Duggan square, Brooklyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
Faulty Headlights, Defective Brakes
 Principal Causes
Over 2O,OOO Machines in Waterbury Area Checked; Noticeable Decrease in Number of Voluntary In-
 spections- Formal Notices Mailed to Hundreds

More than half the cars regis- tered in Waterbury and vicinity have been inspected at the testing station on Freight street and local motorists will shortly receive mailed notices to appear at the lane, officials at the state depart fnent of motor vehicles said today. Cards have already been sent out 70 car owners in the neighboring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
Retiring President

George T. Ryan, well known local florist, was chosen as president of the Irish .Ameri- can social club at n meeting held at Eagles hall last night. MT. Ryan succeeds Edward J. IOughrain, first club president, who a few weeks ago expressed himself as wanting to retire af- ter such strenuous year. Mir. IOughrain was made honorary president of the organization i'm recognition of his achieve ments during the first year of the clubs existence. It was in- dicated that from IS original members the organization now has a total membership of more than 1,5OO persons.
 New officers elected were Francis O'DOnnell, financial secretary and William FftzeIl, trustee. Officers reelected were Arthur J. Lunny, vlce-presi- dent; Michael FitZmaurice, treasurer and John O'Sulliyan, recording secretary. Installa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
LADDER THIEF
 WANTED REVENGE

He stole q 35-foot ladder for rec venge. Charles Chaney, 20. of 126 Waterville street, told Judge John r. McGrath in city court today. He was n little bit hay just as to what he was averaging, but he was given the benefit of the doubt and placed on probation for a year.
 The ladder, owned by Q carpen- ter. was stolen from upper Water. vile street. It was found Thurs day night in Chaney's backyard apparently having been carried q considerable distance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28

Bernat Holczer will be the chair man of the Jewish Democratic clubs rally at the Waterbury He- brew institute next Thursday night. A of various commit tees in charge of arrangements for the affair was made today. At the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
PAPERS FILED

Organization papers of the Gas O-Matic oil Burner Go. of Water- bury were filed yesterday with the Secretary of State. Ernest sathory Is listed as president and treasur- CT: Robert M. Bowes as vice-pres- ident: Marvin J. Doweli, secretary and Irene l.. Collins. assistant sec retary,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
HENRY DROUIN,, 20,
 GIVEN NOLLE HERE

Charged with reckless driving as the result of an accident on Htli. side avenue a few days ago, Hen. ry Drouin. 20, of 148 South Main street, was given a nolle in city court today.
 A weeks continuance was given James Irving West, Jr., 23, of 22l Bunker Hill road. charged with reckless driving.
 Two weeks continuance was give en Edward Luback, IS, of 132 East Farm street. charged with theft of an automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28

towns and will be issued to Water burians as soon as the list of driv- CTS in the rural districts has been exhausted. The first of the cards, which have been sent to Wolcott, Middlebury and other towns, should be received next week, authorities said.
 Of an approximate total of 20,- 900 cars in the city and vicinity,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28


 To-morrow. when the Honor able James A. Farley, postmas- tef-general and chairman of the national democratic committee, visits Waterbury he will be greet ed by the leading citizens of the community, welcomed by his ex- cellency the lieutenant-governor and saluted by Uncle Sans local army of postal employees. As the genial "Jim" rides up the Chase boulevard receiving the huzzas of the admiring populace and the applause of the Irish citizenry, particularly. it IS more than like y3that Franklin D. Roosevelt's right-hand man will turn to Mayor Frank Hayes and remark: "Where,s that park that Babe <, Herman and, Kid Kaplan staged their bout ?"
 Right over there" his honor will reply, pointing in the gener- al direction of the old Golf Lots. And then "Jim" will commence about the good old days" when "pugs" and not poli- ticians gave him a head-ache.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
Committed

Committee Pasternak is chairman of the traf- fic committee. Bernard Fucker Is also member of this group.
 Alderman Baumel Is a member of the publicity committee, along with Attorney Pasternak and Ed ward Goldberg.
 It Is expected that the Jewish rally will be one of the outstanding rallies of the present campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
CAR INJURIES BOY

A boy, Vito Schiovo of SIS High land avenue, was uninjured yes terday afternoon when he ran into a car operated by Charles Daniels of R. r. D. No. 2. The boy was examined by doctor, Daniels re- ported to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
Publisher Pape's
 Machine Rejected

Publisher William J. Papc's car was among those rejected during the past week by the inspectors working here for the state motor vehicle de- partment. The brakes On the Pape vehicle did not come up to the standard demanded by the inspectors so it was turned. down until the defect was taken care of. Z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28

great Gael and such fine type of an educated Catholic Irish man.. All his life, if it were necessary, he would gladly die for his faith and for his father land. May the brave soul of Robert Finn. the first Captain Moonlight of the Land League days, rest in peace"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
CLINIC TO OPEN

A clinic for the after care of po- lio cases will be opened at the Chase Memorial Dispensary on Tuesday. October 1 at 10 o'clock. The work in this clinic is being sponosred by the Kiwanis club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28

fuUuClty his running mates on the demo- rally Mayor Frank Hayes and all cratic city ticket will be present and will deliver addresses.
 Charles Rosengarten heads the reception committee which will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08

cemetery with committal services by Father Farrell. The pallbearers all members of Corti Verdi, 151, Forestersof America, were: Vincent Toletti, Frank Massaucci, Michael Guarini, Nicoli Spagnuolo, Jere- miah Giolella and Thomas Verras- tro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08

concerns to either remove or bring materials into the plant of the Wa tertown Undergarment company.
 State Board Here
 The state board of arbitration and mediation took an important part in the meeting held today. Professor Claude O. Fisher of Wes- leyan University in Middletown act- ed as chairman of the conference Others on the board who were rep resented personally were John H. Goss of this city and William Stein- miller, secretary of the board. Att torney Herman J. Weisman of this city, representative of the Water town UEdergarment company was acting for the company officails. Philip Lipschitz, president of the firm and Manager Murray Silverman were also present. Representing the International Ladies Garment Workers union were Bernard Schub of New Haven, leader of the local strikers and Connecticut Union manager, vice-president of the In- ternational Union, Harry Bron- stein, code authority for the gar ment workers and Edward Tobin, assistant to MT. Schub. Six mem bers of the shop committee headed by Chairman Ann DeRita and Sec retary Phyllis Caralscio were also represented at the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08
ORI7UAR

OSTROSKI - Anthony Ostroskl died at his home, 399 North Main street, Union City this morning aft CT long illness. He had been a life long resident of Union City and was a former employe of the Rub- Der Regenerating plant. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Ostroski; three daughters, Anna, Sister Adelma of the Ber- nadine Order at Bedding, Pa., and Angela and one brother, Stanley Ostroski of Long Island.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at time to be announced later to St. Hedwig's church where mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery.
 FAIFER-Karl Faifer, 63, died last night at the home of his nephew, Carl Reder, of 104 Charles street, after a brief illness. He was born in Lithuania but came to the country and Waterbury AZ years ago where he had lived since.
 Survivors are three nephews, Carl and Adolf Reder and Alex ander Croft, all of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev.. Martin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 FONTI-Giulio Fonti, five-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Fonti of s6 Lounsbury avenue. died fast evening at the Waterbury hospital after a brief illness.
 He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Armando and William.
 The funeral will be held from the Maiorano funeral home, 267 Bank street, where services will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 GROSCH-Charles Groseh, 70. died yesterday at the home of his son, Emil Grosch. of Shelton Ave. MT. Grosch was born in Germany. coming to this country and Thom- aston about 50 years ago. He had been a resident of this city, living with his son, for the past 13 years. Mir. Grosch was at one time em- ployed by the Seth Thomas Clock Co.,, in Thomaston, and later by the Waterbury Clock Go.
 Surviving are three sons, Emil Grosch of this city, Charles Grosch of Pawtucket, R. T., and Stephen Grosch of Thomaston; and six grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at o'clock at the Hotchkiss funeral home, Thomaston. Rev Leonard Smith of Trinity Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Thomas ton. Friends may call at the fu- neral home this afternoon from 2 to o'clock and this evening from to o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08
Strike Leaders Join
 Officials In Serious
 Conference To-day
iustment- -Walk-Out in Protest to Wage-SlasE- ing Occurred June z4tEi-4z5 in New Union

After weeks of "watchful wait ing", determined picketing and fu- tile negotiations, the strike of em- ployes of the Watertown Under garment company on Mill street took a decided step toward peace ful settlement today.
 Early this afternoon. representa- tives of the employees and officials of the company were in conference at The Elton hotel. As time passed the scores of employees on the picket line" became noticeably i'll at ease. They were hoping for an smicable adjustment of their trou- bles and a speedy return to their places of employment on terms sat- isfactory to their leaders"
 Announcement Due
 An official announcement was momentarily expected this after noon. It is possible that some con- sessions may be made by the strik- CTS on certain conditions, but rec ognition of the union and a wage increase will be contested for with out compromise, 1t was indicated.
 Leaders of the union and counsel for the company "sat in" today on the conference which may mean much to the some 400 employees, Of the 462 on strike, 1t was stat ed this afternoon that 425 had be- come affiliated with the union.
 The strike at the Watertown Un- dergarment company has held forth for the. past seven weeks, beginning with general meeting held at Lib- erty hall on Monday, June 24th after the majority of the employ es refused to enter the plant. Those who did go to work on that day decided to join their fellow on the picket line and re- ported at the third meeting in full force. All meetings held at Building Trades hall on Scovill street were featured with speakers who repre- sented the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, State Federation of Labor and other un- ions affiliated with the state or ganization.
 One of the highlights of the first week was the refusal of trucking
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08
CORONER MONzANI
 AWAITS WITNESSES
Delay in Inquest in Double Drowning at Beacon Falls
 Found Necessary

The inquest into the double drowning at Beacon Falls last week following an outing of Worth's employees, will be post poned from this afternoon to early next week, Coroner John T. Mon- zani said to-day. Miss Miriam Kramer of 41 Branch street, one of the persons rescued in the mis- hap and an important witness is unable to appear at a hearing yet, the coroner said.
 The inquest is to be held to irl- quire into the circumstances sur- rounding the drowning of Sherman Kramer and Miss Minnie Cohen last Thursday evening. Both were tossed out of the boat when it be- gan to sink while ferrying eight passengers from an island in q privately owned pond outside Bea- con Falls.
 Coroner Monzani said Miss Kra- mer and Miss Mary DePaola who also yves rescued, are important witnesses and that it is pertinent that both testify Miss Kramer and Miss DePaola were brought to the Griffin hospital in Derby after being pulled from the water. They were only discharged this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08
SIX DROWNINCS
 ON WEDNESDAY,
UndertOw Blamed For Tragic Occurrence in Bay
 State Yesterday

Boston, Aug. s-UP)-A heavy -undertow was blamed in part to- day for four of six drownings yes- terday in Massachusetts. One vic- tim was Gene Ameriault, 20, of Lynn, an expert swimmer. He with Robert E. Mason, IS, and James Quinn, IT, both of Lynn, were tossed into the sea when their canoe overturned off Eastern Point, Nahant, near the summer home of the late U. s. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Mason swan ashore to summon aid, while his companions clung to the canoe. Ameriault de- cided to follow. His body was re- covered later. Quinn was rescued by coast guards.
 Others Drowned: John r. Bum, IS, Lynn, at Lynn; James Dorat- gis, IT, Lynn, at Lynn; Francis IT, win, 8, Ware, at Ware; Coleman Lydon, 39, in Boston Harbor.. Po- lice sought the body of a child be- lieved drowned in a Roxbury sewer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08
Continuances Given
 Liquor Law Q Offenders
Three Arrests Made By Emergency Squad Within Hour
 Yesterday Other Cases Heard

Continuanccs were granted the three men arrested on liquor law violations within 12 hours of each other yesterdays when their cases were called before Judge John Fl. McGrath in city court today. Man. uel Ferria. s2, River street and Carmen Mallanucci, 45, of lS4 Ab- bolt avenue were arrested within an hour of each other yesterday morning. The night before, Joseph King, 45. of River street was arr rested, King was granted a con- tinuance to tomorrow. Mallanucci had his case continued to Aug. 10 and Ferria to Aug. 1S. They were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08

arrested by Officers Fred Hickey and Patrick Moylan of the emer- gency squad.
 Franklin Pattem, AS. of 29 Rren- nan Place, Naugatuck, charged with operating his car while under the influence of liuqor was granted continuance to Aug. IT. He is charged with having struck Henry Gubler, 66, of the Central Hotel, Naugatuck, near City Corners last night.
 Walter Warner. GA, of II Eden stheet, charged with a statutory offense was granted a continuance to Aug. 24. A ten year old girl is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08
FUNERALS

Funeral services for John E.. Higgins were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ethel M. Riggs, 76 Waterbury road, West Cheshire, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Herbert J. Bainton, of the First Congregational church, Cheshire, officiating. Burial was in Hillside cemetery, Cheshire.
 Funeral services for Arthur L.. Driver were held at the Alderson funeral home 70 Central avenue, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Thomas Cochard of the Prospect Congregational church officiated. Burial was in the Prospect ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Giusseppa Amico will be held tomorrow morning at S:15 o'clock from the home 231 Easton avenue, to So. Lucy's church where a high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burail will be in Calvary ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Joseph J. Brophy will be held from the home, 133 Beecher avenue, tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock to SS. Peter and Paul's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08

g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The Holy Name society of SS. Peter and Pauls parish will meet at the school this evening at 8 o'clock to go to the home for serv- ices.
 The funeral of Phillip Nargi was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from the home, 85 Central avenue, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Rocco Nadile assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell and Rev. J.. Blechyarck. Burial was in Calvary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-08
Looms in Strike of Undergarment Workers
Charles VialI
 Awarded Medal

kI 4
 Charles VialI, son of Mir. and Mrs. Wendal F. Viall of 2S EdgeIill avenue, was no. tified this morning that he has been named recipient of the Sons of the American Revolution medal awarded annually to the most out- standing student in the Naug- atuck Valley for his work at Fort Dcyens. Viall, gradn- ate of the June class at Cros- by high school, will enter Williams College in Septem- beP. The medal will be pre- scented to the local boy at his convenience.