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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29

tho resident director, office, recep- ton and reading rooms, commu- nlty kitchen, shower, gymnasium and auditorium with ample stage, bowling alleys and three large club rooms with moveable partl- tons,
 Depression
 During tho depression years house activity financial returns and contributing support suffered decreases but there were capacity taxing increases in memberships, athletics, social, recreational, mu- sic, dramatic and literary groups, grammar and high school study clubs, and church vacation schools,
 Besides Mrs. Alexander, staff members for tho current year were: Recreational assistant, k. $. Garner; secretary, fne2 l.. AleXan- der; and assistant secretary, M, II, Ward.
 During the past year al clubs of adults, seniors, intermediat and juniors held 400 meetings on tho educational and cultural pro- grams, Membership totalled 476 and tho programs included music, dramatics. forum discussion, book study, English for coming citizens, public speaking and sewing.
 Racial Committee
 Now members added to tho In- ter. racial committee were; Mss Carolyn Thompson, Cornelius F, Maloney, Rev. r. Williams, Dr. J. c. Walker. on the board of dl- reetors; Mrs. Reuben Mckinney, Mrs. Ruth Grler, Mrs, Ethel Cat. ling, Mrs. Julia Fitch, Robert Red dick, William Harvey, Emmett Burke, Clifford White, and Hil- Hard Evans. ,a
 The report expresses appreeia. ton to William M, Harris. local relief director, to Frederick J. Kellogg and other members of the finance committee, and to Rev. James E. Gregg, Ex-governor Charles Temploton and Rev, Dr. John N Lowis all of whom have aided In the various enterprises undertaken during the year.
 Gratitude Ia also expressed for the cooperation of local press and radio, to the police department, and "to Miss March, Mir. II. Post and Mrs, II. smith for mimeo. graphing letters and programs and to many contributing friends and organizations with whom VIC have been privileged to work"
 In conclusion tho report states;
 "A community, aided by Chris tan philanthropy and service, has pulled itsolf up from indifferent activity to intelligent cooperation with community, city and national orga ations, to expre ession through program of social, rec- reational and educational activity, seif.motivatod and directed, which they have helped to finance by . contribution of over ss,4H.oo."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
OBITUARY

GRAsso-Eleanor n. Grasso, s2. of 29s Willow street, died yester- day afternoon at her home. She was the daughter Of Carmine and Bertha Eannone. She was q mem- ber of St. Johns Episcopal church, Waterbury Hospital Nurse g alumni, and q graduate of Water bury Hospital Nursing school.
 She is survived by her mother; eight brothers, Angelo, Louis, Arr thur, Arnold, Medoro and Francis of this city and two brothers in Italy; three sisters. Viola of this city, Jessie of Middietown and one sister in Italy.
 The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, from where the funeral will be held at s:30 o'clock Mon- day morning to St. Johns church at 9 o'clock, where services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis. Burial wilwl be In new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call this evening from to- Q o'clock and tomorrow afternoon and evening from 2 to 9 o'clock.
 MARCIANO - Mrs. Maria Mar. ciano, wife of Vincenzo Marciano of 30 William street died early this morning at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. She came to this country 26 years ago and has made her home here since that time. Mrs. Marciano was well known and highly respected espe- cially among the. Italian residents of the city.
 She is survived by her husband: !: four daughters, Mrs. Eustacchio Shiappa, Mrs. Gene Berger, Mrs. Clifford Evitts and Miss Marie Marciano; five sons. James, AL phonso, Mario and Charles of this city and John Marciano of the United States navy stationed at Annapolis and one brother, Raf- faele Cetta of Naples, Italy.
 The funeral will be held from the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street, time and arrange ments to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29

(Continued from Page D ages. The 1885 revision of the liquor law prohibits any signs out side drinking establishments ad- vertising alcoholic beverages for sale.
 No Sales On Sunday
 Furthermore, beginning next Sunday all local esta ablishments dispensing a coh o l c beverages will have to close. Tho new law provides that no taverns shall op. crate on Sunday and that hotels, clubs and restaurants must also suspend sales on Sunday unless q special ordinance Is passed by the aldermen permitting Sunday sales. The aldermen will meet Mondny night and 1t Is possible that they will be asked to take action on the Sunday selling question at that time. Fl
 Beginning Monday minors will not be allowed to en ter places selling alcoholic beverages. The present law allows sale to minors IS years of age or more. The new law requires that all purchasers must be 21 years or more.
 Seek Applications
 Local retail liquor dealers are beginning to send into Hartford for their applications for the new licenses which will permit hotels. restaurants and clubs to dispense liquor by the glass. Taverns will be allowed to sell only beer, how. ever. Present permits are good until September list providing they do not expire in the meantime. However, many owners of local establishments are taking steps al- ready to procure the new licenses. On unexpired old permits they will be given rebates by the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
I65 NAMES REMOVED
 FROM PAROLE LIST
Youngsters Discha r g e d
 From Custody of Pr0- batiOn Officer

For 65 youngsters and Miss Kathleen Crowley today was big day on the calendar, for 1t marked the end of probationary periods for the group. It was one of the largest groups in local history to go off the probation rolls at one time.
 The youngsters are all under 1G, and the end of their probation to- day means that during the time they have been under Miss Crow ley's care, they have kept out of mischief, have behaved themselves at home and at school. Some of them were graduated from local grammar schools during the month just ending; Q number won honor grades. A few in high school won rankings at honor students.
 The boys and girls were placed under the probation officers care for varied reasons, but all those whose names leaves the roll today hame more than made up for their deviations from the straight and narrow. They have visited Miss Crowley weekly during their pro- bation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29

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 strike might be ended over tho
 weekend.
 No Compromise There was no official eonhrma' ton to-day of reports that workers
 at two other local garment fac,
 tories, tho Waterbury Apron and
 Underwear Company of Cherry
 avenue and I. Dibner's Dress Shor of West Clay street. would be ask cd to join tho strikers in Q sym pathy walkout Monday. Efforts
 have been made. however, to se'
 cure workers at these two plants to
 march in the picket line on Mon- day.
 The speed of union organization and the effective way in which speakers and leaders were rushed
 here made 1t very plain how im- portant organized labor considers the Waterbury strike. Leaders have admitted all week long that to them 1t ranks as test case of na- tlonal importance, claiming that on the success or failure of the | strike here rests the outcome of wages and working conditions in the garment industry in many states. They point out that the strike here followed when the Wa tertown Undergarment Company announced wage slash as result of the, ruling of the supreme court against the MIRA code provisions The undergarment firm was the first local concern to slash wages after the end of the NRA. other plants continuing the NRA code provisions voluntarily.
 Union Began to Work The strike began on Monday. In the ranks of the strikers were more than 400 unorganized women and girls, plus a few men. There was little leadership other than that given by Charles W. Campbell. lo- cal communist organizer. The strikers said they wanted to organ ize and union labor set its machin- cry into operation.
 On Tuesday, there were organiz- CTS and speakers here. and by Wed | nesday there had been formed a W AOtdA VI ttAC AHtSt al Ladies' Garment Workers Union an affiliate of the American Fed eration of Labor. Mass meetings were arranged. picket lines were formed. committees were placed in charge of various strike activities. Many Speakers
 Speakers were rushed here from New York, Hartford, New Haven and Baltimore. A song leader came here from New York. By Thursday the strike was moving as smoothly as if 1t had been planned for weeks by an organized body.
 The able work of the union gave no little encouragement to the strikers, and the workers are now almost 100 per cent confident that their demands will he met by the company and that they will soon he back at work.
 Few new developments marked the strike to-day. with both sides standing pat. Further negotiations, apparently. will Bollow only after efforts by outside parties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29

Instituted following Q survey of ! the Negro population 12 years ago { by a group of representative cit < ixens, the Neighborhood house has ! proved an invaluable asset to the < community, especially during the
 depression years when according
 toEthe latest census, there have < been.33 per cent more unemployed z negroes than whites.
 Warm appreciation of the "ln-
 telilgent vision and courageous < Generosity of Miss Alice E. Kings biry," who founded and financed the organization, is expressed In { the report.
 Started in 1923 The initial study undertaken t2 ' years ago disclosed a Negro popu- < lation of approximately 1900, i with practically no old established
 Negro families and less than 20 niiddle-aged individuals Water
 bury born. There was an almost complete lack of roereatlonal or cultural activities and social group { meeting places, and but littlo share In civic privileges or responsible jtics.
 .,on the whole it was an inac- tive community, acquiescont to Limitations: an Imperative need for constructive effort was def initely established" the report
 states.
 Recognizing the fact that the
 Negro population was an integral
 part of the city's community lifc,
 the community plan was decided
 upon to emphasize this rolation-
 ship and to develop latent possi-
 bilities for bettor citizenship. Tho
 program was begun in Ave rooms
 at Si Pearl street. Both tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
AvigIianese Society
 Sponsoring Outing
Mayor Hayes, Former Congressman GOss Expected at
 State Gathering Here Tomorrow

More than 1000 members of the Aviglianese society of this city and other parts of the state as well AS from other states, are expected to attend the second annual outing of the society at Lakewood Park to- morrow. The Avlglianese society of waterbury numbers about 1000 active members and is the oldest Italian group of the city.
 Representatives are expected from Stamford, Torrington, Bridgeport, Hartford, New London, Meriden, Portchester and New Rochelle, N. Ys, Newark, N. J. and New York city, for the outing to- morrow.
 Invited guests include Mayor Frank Hayes, Cavalier Edward w. Goss, Cavalier Peter Rosa of Stam- ford and Cavalier Frank Pope of this city.
 The event will start about 10 o'clock when the members begin to arrive at the north end park. Various entertainments have been arranged for the guests by the committee headed by Attorney Charles R. Summa, chairman. Among the featured numbers of the program are a greased pole climbing contest; Bocci games be- tween members of the out of town delegations, mora games and ath- letic contests.
 A band concert will be presented by Gentile's band during the after noon and in the evening, dancing will be enjoyed from 8 to 12 in Roseland dance hall. Music, will be furnished by Frank Romano and his Royal Ambassadors. The dancing is open to the public. A number of handsome gifts, includ- ing an electric refrigerator, radio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
Wequapauset Ready
 To Entertain Girls
Scout Camp to Open Next Week-Local Couple Mar.
 ried in TerryviIIe- Tomorrow
WATERVILLE

Camp Wequapauset, the summer camp of the Waterville Council of Girl scouts, located on Upper Boy- den street, has been the scene of feverish activity during the past few days as the final details are being pushed in preparation for the season opening next week. Volunteer workers have aided member of the council in the tasks which are supervised by Miss Edna Weber, the council director. The work has involved moving mattress es, setting up tents, and earring cots from the camp house to the tent section on the opposite shore of the lake. Camp canvas have been repainted and repaired and the camp library nut into order, The first of the Thursday night water melon parties was held this week by the camp workers.
 4 pageant will be held at the camp from 2:00 to 6:00 p. m. to- day.
 Married Yesterday.
 The marriage of Miss Albata c. Buell., daughter of Mir. and Mrs, Albert Buell., and Leslie T. Packer, son of MT. of Mrs. William Packer, both of Waterville, took place yes- terday afternoon at the parsonage of the Terryville Congregational Church. The ceremony was per- formed by the pastor. Rev. spen- or 10. Evans.
 The attending couple were Mrs. F. Packer, the brides sister and Charles Packer, brother of the bridegroom.
 Observe Summer Schedule
 Waterville churches are now ob- serving their summer schedules, most of them effective with tomor- rows services. At St. Michaers, the two masses continue at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
DROWNED YOUTHS
 FUNERAL MONDAY
John J. Kenny, Choir Boy, Seized With Cramps in
 DeBissChOp's Pond

Funeral services will be held Monday for John Joseph Kenny, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kenny of 1g2 Baldwin street, who wau drown early yesterday after noon while swimming in Do Bls- schop's pond on East Mountain road. The funeral will be held from the home ut S.15 Monday mor- ming, with u solemn mass of rec quiem at the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception at D o'clock. Bur ial will be In Calvary cemetery.
 The body was recovered only af- ter the pond had been drained. ef- forts of policemen and firemen to raise 1t to the surface being fruit less. Recovered at 2 o'clock, 1t was too late for revival, despite frantic efforts of doctors, aided by police- men and flremen. The fire depart ment inhalator was employed.
 Kenny was swimming with James Luddy. IS, of Cherry street, whom he was apparently seized with cramps and went down. Lud- dy gave an alarm at the DeBis- schop home and police and fire departments were called. Tho body was in more than 20 feet of wa. ter.
 Taking part in the efforts at rescue were Acting Deputy Martin Campion, Fireman Andrew Leary, Joseph Rice and Joseph Woods, Sergt. George Chatiield and Patrol man Patrick Hobart. Dr. Edward Kirschbaum. medical examiner, was also at the scene.
 The Kenny boy was graduated from Merriman school last year, but had attended St. Mary's par ochial school for the first seven grades, He was for four years q choir boy at the Immaculate Con- ception church. A likeable lad, he was highly popular with his schoolmates and with residents ot the lower Baldwin street section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29

same hour, 8 a. m. and 10:15 a. m. but tho latter will be q low mass, The celebration of high mass at that hour has been discontinued for the summer season. There will be the usual evening devotions at 7:30 o'clock. Sunday school ses- sions will be resumed in the fall.
 At St. Pauls there will be cele- bration of holy communion at g a. m. and the morning prayer and sermon service has been advanced from II to 10 q. m. No sessions of the church school will be held during the summer months.
 At Grace Methodist church there will be morning worship at 10:30 q. m. and evening worship at 7:30 D. m. The same schedule Is In ef- feet at the Wateryille Union church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
JUST A HOG STORY

Manhattan. Mont. (uP)--Jim scollard read a newspapeF item re- gently stating that q Pennsylvania farmer had butchersd a 745-pound hog.-buf couidn't get excited about it. "shhtkE." said Warmer acoilard. "f raised q hos here in 0aliatin county that weighed sos pounds-- and didn't sven think he was big"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
BODY OF UNKNOWN MAN IS STILL HERE

The body shipped here from Cleveland as that of Richard Mur. phy of this city, and found not tc Do his, will in all probability bt sent back to the Ohio city, 1t ap. peared today. The matter Is now being handled by Coroner John T Monzani and Medical Examiner Dl Edward l<irschbaum of this city and Dr. Pierce, Cleveland medical examiner.
 Authorities are certain that the body is not that of n local man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29

and wrist watch are to be award ed.
 Ofilcers of the Waterbury society are: Leonard Santasiero, presi- dent: valentino Gallicchio, trcas- tirer; Joseph Galasso, secretary. The committee in charge of ar arrangements includes Attorney summa, chairman, Thomas Rosa. Domenic Santasiero, Angelovito Gaiasso, Attorney Francis J. Summa, Domenic Santasiero, Jos- eph Gonielio, Domenic Telesca, Charles Tolla, Vincent Martineili and Peter Rosa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
Chairlnan
 MI. M. <,

graduate of this school and also a graduate of the Michigan State Normal school. He Is also well known as . basketball player. His bride-to-be has many friends in town. The wedding will be held Monday, July 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
J. WARREN UPSON
 IN MAYOR RACE
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of Attorney Upson is said to be re- ceiving the greatest amount of at- tention. It is understood that if he ccAsents to run he will be accept able tn both the "oid guard" and "new guard" republicans of Water bury. He was active in bringing about the reorganization of the io-
 cal z. o. D. organization a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
Neighborhood House
 Observes 18th Year
Annual Report Reviews Outstanding Success in De- velOping Possibilities of COlored Race

Celebrating it's twelfth year of highly successful social and recreaonal activity the Pearl Street Neghborhood house to-day issued in connection with the annual report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Flora (BcccD saicito, wife of Salvatore Salcito.s was held at s;s5 o'clock this morning from the home, 2s West Porter street, to tho Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel wheres a solemn high mass of requiem, was celebrated at o'clock. Bur. iai was in the Calvary cemetery. x
 The funeral of Mrs. Laura Fl. Pulver, widow of George W. Pul- yer, will be held this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter G. White. IFS Chestnut avenue. Rev. pr. John N. Lewis, rector of st. Johns Episcopal church will offi- ciate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-29
JAMES DICK LEFT .$4S,l7O.O7 ESTATE

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KEEP IN MIDDLE
 OF THE ROAD

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STRIKERS HAVE STRENGTHENED

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BARS,ARE TABOO
 IN SOME PLACES

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Evening star., 1935-01-27
PLAYGROUND SOUGHT
AT STODDERT SCHOOL
Georgetown Recreational Council
Also Wants Corcoran Grounds
to Be Resurfaced.

Construction of supervised munich
pal playground adjacent to the Stod-
dert School was asked in a resolution
adopted by the Georgetown Recrea-
tional Council at its first business
meeting last week A copy of the res
olution was sent to the Commission
erS.
When the school is completed it will
occupy only third of the available
space, according to the resolution,
which requested the use of the re-
mainder for a playground.
Another resolution, sent to the
Commissioners, and to the Board of
Education, requested the resurfacing
Of the playground at the Corcoran
School, pointing out the playground is
at times so muddy it cannot be used
Officers of the council, elected at
the last meeting, are: Mrs. Clinton
Ward, first vice president; F. A.
Woodward, second vice president; Mrs.
Pauline Woodruff, secretary, and
Charles r. Fadely, treasurer. Elec-
ton of a president was deferred until
the next meeting to give the Nomi-
mating Committee time to select a
slate of candidates.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
Teachers Offer
School Speakers
For Ciuic Groups
List of Ten Subjects
Sent to Heads of
association.

A list of 10 topics upon which
speakers are available to address Dis
trict citizens associations has been
announced by the High School Teach
ers' Association.
A letter from Miss Pauline Knee,
publicity chairman of the teachers
association, has been sent out to Off
GERS of all the associations and to the
Federation Of Citizens Associations.
Because the association knows OF
your interest in school matters" Miss
Knee wrote, "and because it also be-
ieves in the value of keeping the
public informed on subjects Of local
educational interests, it is planning
to offer to you and your aff1liated
bodies, with the approval of DR.. Frank
w. Ballou, superintendent Of schools,
speakers from among its members
who will give talks varying in length
to suit the organization addressed, on
subjects interpreting to the public the
high school-its purposes, problems
and opportunities.
A tentative list of subjects offered
for selection by citizens group Off
GERS are the following:
'"Tercentary Of the High Schools. u
"Co-ordination Of the Junior Senior
High Schools"
Problem of Failures in High
Schools"
Problem of Irregular Attendance. "
Character Education"
1.-THE Special Adviser for Pupil
Guidance"
Vocation Guidance"
1.-THE Advantages Available to Pu-
pills" Expansive equipment, books
etc..
Extra Curricular Activities"
Study Habits" &.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
N. AND N. BOARD
ANNUAL ELECTION
|. TO Be WEDNESDAY
Magnitude of Coming Shrine
Convention Shown in
1923 Figures.

New members of the board of gov
ernors of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association will hold their
annual meeting Wednesday afternoon
and select their new officers for the
year, it was announced yesterday by
Edward D. Shaw, executive secretary.
Twenty-three trade sections have
already held their yearly elections
and chosen their chairmen who will
serve as members of the board. Six
more sections remain to meet and
choose their representatives on the
governing body. They are expected
to name their new chairmen before
the election Wednesday in the aSso-
cations Offices in The Star Building.
These trade sections are department
store managers, fuel oil furniture,
service stations, ice manufacturers
and bakers.
The members of the board already
chosen and the sections they repre-
sent are William E. Russell, awnings;
Joseph B. Murphy, coal; Thomas r.
Fitzgerald, caterers; A. Lee Thomp-
son, diaries; DR.. NJ G. Gibbs, drug
stores: Edwin NJ Graham, jr., electri-
cal; Bert Brewood, engravers; John
w. Lainhart, food distributors; Dewey
Zirkin, furriers; Ford E. Young. ice
cream manufacturers; Charles H.
Frame, interstate freight and express;
Arthur j. Sundlun, jewelers.; Louis
Levay, laundry; Gerald GroSner, mems
wear; R. P. Andrews, paper; E. D.
Merrill, passenger transportation;
Charles D. German, photo ithograph-
ers; o. T. Wright, printers; Bert l..
Olmstead, restaurants; Edwin Hahn,
shoes; F. w. Harper, stationers; c. B.
Buck, parcel delivery, and Joseph
r. Harris, women's wear.