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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
Aviglianese Society
 Organizing Auxiliary
New Unit to Be Formed at Meeting Monday Night;
 Present Mems Group Directing Preliminaries

the federation. Attorney 9umma and Leonard Santarsiero were dele. gates from Waterbury who attended. Peter Rosa of Stamford, Q Cavalier of the Italian Grown, was reelected president of the federation.
 Present Officers
 officers of the local society are MT. Santarsiero, president: Summa, vice-president; and Paul Salvatore, secretary-treasurer.
 Members of the mems committee are Leonard santarsiero. Domenic 9antarsiero, Leonard Romaniello, Charles R. summa, Domenic Rosa. Joseph Pace, Vincent Martineili, De- nato sunma, Andrew Sileo. Dome. aico Rosa, Salvatore Genovese, Fer- ruccio Romaniello, Donate 5umma, Battista samela, Joseph santoro, Michele Manfredi, and Paul Salva- tore.
 Members of the women's coril- mittee are Mary D. Sumnia, Mary D. Mecca, Margaret Rinaidi, Vlta Crescenzia Lucia, Mary D. Lorusso, Catherine Cammarota, Rose Pistone, Mary Q. Rosa, Mary L, Rosa, Rose Scunziano. Carmela Cipriano. Tiio- mena Martucci, Angelina Sileo, Mary A. Mecca, Mary D'Andrea, Gertrude Mecca, Mary D. Lucia and Mary Ortelii.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
HOPEVILLE CLASS
 STAGES PROGRAM

The Hopeville assembly program was given yesterday by pupils of the first and second grades. Practically every one had something to do and some of the songs and recitations were repeated several times.
 The entire program follows: Announcer, David Whitney, Grade 2 Song-"Going Skating" ........
 .................. Grades 1 and 2 Winter Dance. .... Grades 1 and Recitation--"In Winter" - Joseph
 Keroski, Homer Hallock, Grade Recitation--"In Winter. ........
 ...... Henry Pettinichi, Grade R Recitation-"The Icicle". ........
 ........ Isabelle Pekock, Grade
 ................. Grades 1 and 2 Recitation--"snow Fairies". ....
 ..... Rosemary Pekock, Grade l Recitation "Snowfiakes" ....
 ....... .Rodman Ames, Grade Recitation--"The 6nowflakes"..
 ..... .Muriel Sesselmann. Grade 2 Song-"6nowfiakes" Grades and 2 Recitation "Snowfiakes". ....
 ..... Marion Sedgewick, Grade Recitation "The Disappointed
 Snowfiakes" ... Rosemary Reed,
 Grade 2
 Recitation-"The Snowbird". ...
 ... .Freida Mae Sammis, Grade Solo-"Jack Frost" .............
 ....... Patricia Merrill, Grade Recitation--'"The Snowfall" .....
 ..... Donald Humiston, Grade 1 ecitation-"Th Reason" ......
 ............ Ann Rigon. Grade 2 song-''Making . Snowman. ...
 ................. Grades l and 2 Recitation--"The Snowman" ....
 ....... Angelo Eantucci, Grade 2 Recitation--"The Gnowman'g Res-
 olution" = Rudolph Mcintyre,
 Qrade2
 song-"The Merry Skaters" .....
 ...............0 Grades 1 and 2 Recitation-"Playing Eskimo" ..
 ........... Byron Noble, Grade Recitation--"eong of the Eskimo"
 ...... Charles Cantoni, Grade Recitation - "T'he Little Eskimo'
 Betty BoyAn, Grade 1: Janet Gadik, 0raGe 2
 Recitation - "The Little Seals" 7 .,..a.. William Dwyer. Grade 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25

At c meeting this coming Monday evening in Liberty hall on Bank street the Aviglianese socity will form 6 women's auxiliary. Leonard Gantarsiero. president of the group. will serve as chairman until officers in the women's organization are elected.
 The Aviglianese Society is made up of persons who come from the city of Avigliano in southern Italy, or their descendants. There are as many as five thousand people in this city who are eligible to join this group or to become members of the auxiliary that is being formed on Monday night. Societies are located in New York, New Jersey and Con- necticut and delegates from these branches attended 6 federation meeting held in Torrington last Sum- day. Attorney Charles sumE1aa was elected to the wce-presidency or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
MULLICAN, KELLETT
 TO RED SOX FARMS

Boston, Jan. 2B.-(UP)-The Bos- ton Red sox roster was cut to 3i with the release of two young play. CTS yesterday. The players, both sent out on option, are Don Kel- lett, former University of Pennsyl- vania infieid star who goes to Lit. tie Rock, Ark, and Joe Mulligan, lanky right-hand hurler who was sent to Memphis. Tenn. Both clubs are Red Sox farms in the Southern league.
 Muiligan, former Holy Gross star, remained . year with the Red sox, but saw little service. Red 9ox officials feel that both need only regular work to develop them into big league probabilities. With the release of Mulliean and Kellett t was indicated that only those players. outside of the usual quota of spring pitching hopefulA. who might possibly figure in pel- iiaf1t race will Do taken south for spring practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret (EIarrington) Hoar of Washington D. O., formerly of this city, will pc held on Tuesday morning at' 0:le o'clock from the Muivilie Funeral Home to St. Thomas church where Q solemn mass of requiem will DC celebrated ct Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home any time after 6 o'clock this evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. Carrie (Camp) Rogers will be held iron, the Aiderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral avenue on Monday afternoon ct 2 o'clock. Burial will Dc ir Middlebury.
 The funeral of Carmelio Dochic- chic will Do held from the home, iAi South Elm street on Monday morning at 0:iB o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church where Q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Martin Whelan was held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27o West Main street, this morning ct 8:l6 o'clock to the church of the Immaculate COncep- ton, where Q solemn high mass waa celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial was In the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Anna M Flanagan of New York City, for- mer resident of this city, was held from the Dergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street, this morning at e:30 o'clock to St. Patrick'i church, where c solemn high mass was celebrated at 2 o'clock. Inter- ment was in the family plot in Cal- vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Edson Wilbur Hitchcock will Do held this After- noon ct 2 o'clock at the Second Con- grekational church. Burial VIII Dc in old Pine Grove cemetery. The honorary pallbearers include: L,cuia l.. Brewster, Clayton Y. Carpenter, Levi Wilcox, William L. Greene, Or ton ?. Camp, Harry Q. Post. ete- plien Crane, John H. Curtiss, Ethan M. Pendletcn, Arthur 2. Crane, and Leland 4. Stacy. oil deacons of tho church. The pailbeareFs Will De pr Stanley Crater, 0. A. Lewis, J. L. ueiet, William Black, ?. Q. Irbe, and Q. II. YiAtt.
 The funeral of William gcholey will Do held at the home, 24 Kara yard street, Watervilie, this after. noon ct I o'clock, Rev. Raymond N. D. Adams, of gt. Paui's Episcopal church, oniciating. Burial will be in the family plot in ssw Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
Brookside-- Trails End
 For Old- Time 7rouper

IA years on the road, and had once travelled to Australia with the Sells Brothers' show. He quit circus life years ago, he said, and became . woOdch0p- per, following thls work ever since. Recently he has been live ing in . shack In Wolcott, but was driven to seek more conn fortabIe shelter by the bitter cold.
 Erect, and sturdy despite his advanced years, Young said he used to be ground man" in his acrObatlc act.
 He was born in Baltic, but told Judge AfcGrath that Wa terbury had been his home city for the past sixty years.
 Another vsgrant, Joseph Blb- bisi, go, who gave hls address as the Golf Lots. was sentenced to Brookslde for one month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25

A trail which led him halfway around the world as . member of acrobatic troupes with Bar mum and Bailey's, and the old Sells Brothers' circus ended with . two months sentence to Brookslde on . vagrancy charge today for 72-year.old Porter Young.
 Young told Judge John F. McGrath that he was awaiting approval of his application for an old age pension and that he had no shelter against the cold weather in the meantime. The sentence was imposed at his own request. Pensions become payable in April.
 After the court session was over this morning Young told reporters of his years as . tr0uper. He said he had spent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
PROSECUTOR GIVES DRASTIC PROPOSAL
Suggests Removal of Cars of Convicted Drivers
 From Highways

Most drastic punishment yet sug- gested for fragrant violations of the
 motor vehicle laws of the state Is the plan of Nicholas F. Rago, po- lice court prosecutor in Hartford and member of the Hartford safe- sty commission, who urges that all carD which have been operated by peryons found guilty of major vio- lations be barred from the high- ways of the state. Rago has ad- yanced his suggestion to Commits .sioner Michael A. Connor of the motor vehicle department, and the latter now has the plan under stu- sdy.
 Rago would have cars which were operated by drivers convicted of drunken driving, evading respon- sibility, reckless driving, or oper- ating without Q license ordered of the highways. He would have the motor vehicle department suspeDG the registration of all such cars.
 The effect of such a law, Rago says, would be of great aid in the present safety campaign now un- derway throughout the state. The law, he states, would reach those drivers on whom pleas for careful driving have had and apparently < will continue to have no eect.
 Rago's suggestion would mean 7 that with the conviction of e driver 4 for one of the violations mentioned {, the registration of the car he was driving would be automatically sus- pended, regardless of the owner ' ship of the vehicle. Stolen cars ' would be the only exception.
 The suggestion made by the Hart ford prosecutor will be advanced to safety groups all over the state for stiiscussion and further study. In lplacing his plan in the hands of
 Commissioner Connor, Rago also ssuggested that the state citizens scommittee on safety recently named sby Governor Cross take up for dis .cussion better highway lighting, sbetter posting of the highways. .snore activity to arouse the public ~and appointment of safety commis- ssions in every city and town in the a1stAte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25

 OVER VERDICT

Bridgeport. Conn.,, Jan. 25-(UP) --The state may carry It's fight to send Frank Palka, convicted police slaper, to the electric chair by ape pealing a superior court jury's ver- dict Of guilty of murder in the sec. ond degree to the supreme court, 1t was intimated today. Palka, 23-year- oll Buffalo. N. r., aircraft mechanic burst into hysterical laughter when the jury returned it's verdict last night to Judge John A. Cornell. He was led from the courtroom by two sheriffs after Judge Cornell deferred imposition of sentence-life impris. onment-until Tuesday to permit the state to perfect an appeal. Such c procedure is rare in Connecticut criminal records.
 The jury deliberated two hours and 28 minutes. Palka watched the jurors uncertainty as they filed into the courtroom and the clerk asked the foreman if c verdict had been determined.
 He smiled broadly as the foreman announced i've lind the accused guilty of murder in the second de- gree"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
GUEST PASSENGER
 SUES FOR $l5,OOO
Charges Reckless Opera. tiOn of AutO-Mrs. Kane
 Names City in Action

Two Waterbury women ask dam ages of $25, 900 in suits filed today in the court of common pleas. The plaintiffs are Agnes Leary, a train- ed nurse, who asks $15,000 for irl- juries sustained in an auto crash on the Cheshire road last month, and Mrs. Alice Kane, who seeks $l0,OOO for injuries suffered in Q fall on North Main street.
 Miss Leary brings suit against Eugene Guilbert and Walter Malsch under the guest statute The com plaint says that she was riding in Guilbert's car, which was operated by Malsch on Dec. IS, 1885, when the car left the Waterbury Cheshire highway, uprooted strip of high way fence, and crashed into a pole. The car was operated recklessly and negligently, she claims.
 The writ claims that the plain- tiff sustained @ brain concussion, severe injuries about the back, thighs and legs, and other hurts.
 Mrs. Kane brings suit for $l0,0O0 against the city of Waterbury and the Waterbury Trust Go. She claims that accumulation of snow and ice about @ water box on the sidewalk at 146 North Main street caused her to fall Dec. 20, 1895. She claims seri- ous injuries as 8 result of the fall, and further claims that Q delicate physical condition was aggravated.
 The plaintiff declares that the city and the bank were negligent in ale lowing the hole to remain on the sidewalk and the snow and Ice to accumulate.
 Writs in both suits were prepared by Attorney William T. Keavney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
JURY FIxINC'
 CHARGES MADE
Mock Trial Results in Dis charge of Accused; Con.
 tempt Proceedings

It did not take Judge John Lynch (Chief Squirrel long to direct . ver- dict of not guilty to . jury. com posed of members of Michael Me- oivney Circle, NO. 124, Columbian squires, their counselors, and mem- bers of the Knights of Columbus last night as the circle presented 6 Mock Trial in which equires James Arnold and Francis Lane were accused of ripping the cloth on the clubroom pool table.
 The jury, whose foreman waa John Clark, shortly returned . ver- dict of not guilty. An effort was thereupon made by the prosecution, headed by Peter Luddy, to prove that the jury had been fixed. in- volving the court stenographer, Ed- ward Conlan, but the court could find no guilt in the charge.
 However charges of contempt of the court brought against George Corcoran and James Luddy were sustained after earlier charges of perjury while on the witness stand had been dismissed. Corcoran was given Q suspended "jail sentence" of thirty days, while Luddy was let of with Q warning.
 About fifty members of the K. of O., Columbian Squires, their par. ents, and other relatives enjoyed tho Mock Trial, which was directed by Attorneys William B. Hennessey, Walter Monagan, IT,, and Francis Butler.
 Other squires participating in the trial were Richard Carey, clerk of the court; Maurice Mccarthy, sheriff, and John Conlon, . witness. Harry Waters was counsel for tho accused.
 sitting on the jury were: John Clark, foreman, Robert Carr, Arthur Brooks, Bennett Daly, Harold Fraher, George Dreyer, Joseph Rob- inson, Charles Banhon, William Carroll, David Ramon, Joseph Mul- curry, and William Donahue.
 Waterbury 6quires will greet Q group of squires from Springfield. Mass, this afternoon at the Colum- bus club. Following their arrival . basketball game between the two circles is scheduled at Washington Park Community House. Tonight the groups will be guests of Man. ager Kent Thurber and the Water. bury Players ct the stock company production of "The Devil on Pei Ling" ct Jacques theater. The Springfield squires go to New Ha- ven tomorrow noon to play there, after being the guests ,of local suuires overnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25

The entertainment was headed by Daniel J. Shea, well-known resident of Washington Hill, who rendered several Irish ballads while the gen. eral program was arranged for and directed by Joseph Lezotte, during which time Q preview of next weeks entertainment was offered. Those who appeared on the well balanced card were the Ryan Brothers, danc- ing team, Miss Elizabeth Maher, soprano soloist, The Irish-American minstrels, Frank Austin Xylapho1- ist, Miss Edith Rossi, singer, Mi- chael Brady, tenor, George Me- Grath, tenor; Dan Shea and Will liam O'Brien. Edward Fitzgerald was at the piano.
 During the meetings report ren- dered were considered to be pleas ing and 1t was anticipated that the hall will be well filled for the oc- casion. Dr. John D. Freney, gen. eral chairman, expressed his appre- ciation to those who have assisted in the success of the venture until this time and hastened to assure the membership that they are sell ing an entertainment of the caliber seldom seen in this city. Jack Fitz- gerald and his orchestra will play for dancing after the show and un- til 1 a. m.
 Headquarters at 20 Field street will be open continuously until the night of the performance for receiv- ing ticket and program returns. Edward L. Loughrain and Michael Doyle will be on duty from moon until 2 p. m, while Secretary Fran cis O'Donnell will be in charge in the evening. Harry x. Cashin, chairman of the ticket committee reports that the sale has been the largest for any entertainment yet held in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
FRATERNAL NEWS---
Daughters of Italy Circle lnducts New Officers Naval Veterans Incorporate Lodge
 Planning Amateur Night for Members.

Offlcers of Daughters of Italy circle, Lady Foresters, were in- stalled last night in Moose hall. They are: Chief companion, Mrs. Joseph Parziale; chief deputy, Mrs. Samuel Pinto:
 sub-chief, Mrs. Joseph Lom- bard; financial secretary, Mrs. Ludwig Carosella; recording secretary, Miss Louise Mazza- ferro; treasurer, Miss Olga Piola; past chief, Mrs. M. c. Stance; trustees, Miss Dolores Paolini, Mrs. Frank Ciampi and Mrs. Leo Ruggiero; right guide, Mrs. Daniel 5uozzo;: hostess, Mrs. James D'Andrea; chaplain, Mrs. Victoria Testa; pianist, Miss Mancini; left guide, Mrs. Mary Ricci; inside guard, Miss Carmela Petricone; outside guard, Mrs. Margaret Spagnuolo.
 Mrs. M. c. Stance, supreme deputy, installed the officers and a drill was executed by the drill team under the direction of Mrs. Samuel Pinto. Mrs. John Burns, Mrs. Francis Whelan and Mrs. Thomas Buckley of Pride of Welch circle were pres- ent. Mrs. Roland Ruggiero was named chairman of a commits tee to arrange for a card party ct the Elton on February l7th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
MEDICOS RESENT
 RACKET CHARGE
No Action Expected Here; Doctors Accused of
 False Testimony

No action on the part of the Wa terbury Medical Association is ex- pected in regard to the charges made at the meeting of the Con- necticut Police Chiefs Association in New London Thursday night that doctors testifying for the defense in drunken driving cases are in @ racket. The Hartford County Medical Association plans to take up the matter for discussion, and last night Dr. Arthur B. Landry, it's pres- ident, expressed the opinion that personal physicians called in by men arreste dior drunken driving should disqualify themselves and not pass on the sobriety of such persons.
 It was pointed out today that the police system in vogue here calls for no examinations of alleged tipsy drivers and that personal physicians are called in only in rare cases. In other cities, the practice is to have the prisoner examined by 8 police surgeon and the defendant then often calls in his own doctor to ex- anime him. Testimony of the doc- tors often differs in court.
 It was reported after Thursdays meeting that Chief Joseph Grogan of the West Hartford police de- clared that "the $50 which doctor takes to pronounce a man a border line case, after the police physician has found him under the influence of liquor, is just 8 racket. It was also reported that Commissioner Michael Connor of the Motor Vehi- cle Department declared: Doctors have got to start practicing medicine and lawyers practicing law instead of HxiY1O eAaAa V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25

MT. Deeley had been afflliated with the E. J. Manville Machine company as master mechanic for 90 years previous to his retirement about i2 years ago. He was especial- ly active for c man of his years and his interest in everyday life had brought him in contact with people in various walks of life oil of whom held him in high esteem. He was Q devout member of St. Margaret's church and was . member of the Holy Name society of the church.
 Mir. Deeley derived 6 great amount of enjoyment i1 participating In the weekly sessions of the Holy Name society card tournament and his presence always added to the spirit of the evening. On his 7bth birth day, February ist, i035, his legion of friends rendered him on ovation when he appeared for tho weekly session. MT. Deeley was well known throughout the city and his wide circle of friends will be deeply grieved to learn of his death.
 He is survived by six sons, Motor Patrolman John Edward, Harold, Clarence, Carl, Donald, oil of Wa. terbury; three daughters, Mrs. Ed- mund Cass, wife of Patrolman CaAs; Miss Margaret Deeley and Mrs. Her. bert Clark, ell of this city; four brothers, John. Richard and Thofn- as of Waterbury, and Edward of Thomaston; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Fleming of Waterbury and Mrs. Wii- liam O'Donnell of Brooklyn, V. Y.: and ten grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 2O7 Willow street, on Mon. day morning ct . time to Do aia- iiouiiced later. Burial will be in new St. Josephb cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
OBITUARY

MURRAY-Ellen J. Murray. 92, widow of Daniel A. Murray, died at her home, 176 Cooke stret, yester- day afternoon after Q brief illness. She was born in Boston and had lived here IS years. She was 6 member of St. Thomas church. She leaves three nieces. Mrs. Mary A. Walsh, Margaret V. Levins, Helen T. Levins, all of Waterbury, q ne- phew, Francis J. Levins of Los An. geles.
 The body was removed to the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, from where the funeral will be held Monday morning at 0:30 o'clock to St. Thomas church at Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the Lunny funeral home this evening, and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 MILLER - Louis F. Miller, 50, of lle North Main street, died ct St. Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon after Q brief illness. He was born In Waterbury and lived here oil his life, being for many years janitor of the Eagles home. He leaves q sister, Ida Winifred Miller of this city. He was Q member of the Eagles.
 The body was removed to Lunny Funeral Home. 25 Central avenue, from where funeral services will Do held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Peyton Williams of St. Johns church will ofiiciate and burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may cell at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening. Friends are asked to omit. flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
IS OFFICES IN BOSTON ROBBED

' Boston, Jan. 25-(UP)-Burglars broke into IS South street ofiices in tho leather district early today, scraclsed q safe and escaped with an Undetermined amount of loot.
 Every office door in tho building Ahad been ripped of and police be- .lieved the thieves must have been pin the place for several hours. Ths only safe cracked was that of the "A. & V. Leather company.
 Other ofiices reported to have
 been ransacked included those of stho Armbor Leather company, Leather Clearing House, New Eng land Thread company and Beggs X Cobb, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
MRS. CADMAN DIES
 IN NAUCY TODAY
fsnanlal tn Tha Tlemocratl

(epeCA@l 70 The Uem0cEhgl
 Naugatuck, Jan. 26.--Mrs. William II. Cadman, o2, died at 2 o'clock this morning at her home, l6 Orch- ard terrace, after . long illness. She was Q resident of Naugatuck for 70 years. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Bailey funeral home on Oak street with interment in Grove cemetery.
 She E survived by Q daughter, Mrs, ?. H. Victory of this town; c son. Charles Cadman of this town; and three sisters, Mrs. Harry Arrol of Waterbury, Mrs. Emily Wood or Port Angeius, Washington, and Mrs. Louis PfaR of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-25
Fine Arts. Series
 Presents Program
Miriam WinsIow Dancing Troupe in Brilliant Opening of Concert Season-VariOus Numbers Interpreted

The concert season of the newly organized Fine Arts Series in this city opened last evening with the artistic and brilliant performance of Miriam Winslow and her Dancers who presented a program of ter- sichorean art that included fifteen separate dances for group and in- dividual. The event marked the first presentation in this city of this newly organized group here. One of the largest and most representa-.