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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

Foremost among the candidates for the office of physical instructor in Clarence Marsella, a member of the supernumerary force, an ex- serviceman and one of the city's best known physical directors. He has had years of training in a local health institute keeping many of the city's best known professional and business men in condition. He has an excellent physique himself as result of his activities and knows not only the practical, but theoret- ical viewpoint of physical instruc- tions.
 Marsella served with the Yankee Division overseas, being one of the youngest men in the city to enlist for services over there. He has a splendid war record. For several years past he has kept in contact with military work as a lieutenant in the Waterbury Chapter, Reserve Oflcers Association.
 It is expected that a plan of &C., tion will be mapped out shortly and some official action taken to make our police the finest in the state. Being in the pink, the cops agree, is more preferable than being in the red"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Former Gas Company
 Manager Succumbs
Edwin H. Williams, Widely Known in Business Circles,
 Dies at Pine Street Residence-Came Here in '83

Edwin Harrison Williams, 77, gen. eral manager of the Waterbury Gas Light Company until its absorption several years ago by the Connecticut Light and Power Company, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 73 Pine street. Member of & family which helped to establish the use of Illuminating gas in New Jersey, MT. Williams was himself engaged in the business for more than 57 years, AT of which were spent in managing the local concern.
 Born in Orange, N. J., Jan. 3l, 1859, the son of Bethuel Smith and Sarah (Harrison Williams, MT. Williams was educated in public and private schools and went to work as young man for his uncle, who operated a gas-manufacturing concern in Paterson, N. J. One of the pioneers in the business, MT. Williams became familiar with it in every phase and was regarded as an authority on gas manufacture. His great uncle, Reuben Williams, was the first to manufacture the gas commercially in New Jersey.
 Came Here In '83
 MT. Williams was transferred to Waterbury when the United Gas Improvement of Philadelphia leased plants both in Paterson and Wat erbury in 1883. He was sent here as superintendent and agent and did practically all of the clerical work connected with the small plant here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
COOCAN
 TO BE WITNESS

Hollywood, April 4.-(UP)-Jackie Coogan will be the first witness Monday when trial of damage suits totaling $3O0,OoO opens as an after math to an automobile accident in which four persons lost their lives. The suits were filed against Coogan and charge that he permitted his father, the late John H. Coogan, to drive while intoxicated. The elder Coogan and his guests, Robert Hor- ner, playwright, Junior Durkin, &C., tor, and Charles Jones, foreman of the Coogan ranch, all were killed Heirs filed the damage suits.
 Young Coogan, who was riding in the rumble seat of the car was not seriously hurt. A jury of 10 women and two men was selected yester- day. Young Coogan was not present. arriving later by airplane from New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
THEFT SUSPECT
 ARRAIGNED HERE
Warner Pleads Not Guilty; Bound Over to Higher
 Court Under $5,OOO

Waving examination, but plead- ing not guilty to charge of theft of valuable jewelry, Buell. Warner, 36, of Hartford, was today bound over from city court to the next criminal term of superior court, which opens Tuesday. Bonds were continued at $5,000.
 Several other towns which are claiming Warner to answer various charges must now wait until at least after his arraignment in superior court. Jewelry found in Warmers possession when he was placed un- der arrest has been identified not only by residents of Waterbury, but also by persons from Winsted and Torrington. Police claim that he has been involved in crimes in other towns, also, and are continuing their investigation of his activities and their efforts at Identification of all the loot found on Warner.
 The jewelry has been valued by police at some hundreds of dollars, even despite the feet that stones had been removed from many pieces. Warner was returned to this city early in the week by local detectives after being arrested in the capital city.
 He will face at least two counts of theft when arraigneo in superior court here Tuesday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

Past Grand Chief Rangers Will liam H. Dunlavey of this city and Walter 6. McGowan, deputy of the supreme chief ranger in Connecticut, will be among the many prominent leaders of For esters of America at the large class initiation in Danbury to- morrow. The Bridgeport degree team will exemplify the ritual of the order. Candidates from Wa tertoWn, Washington, Newton, Bethel, Sandy Hook and Danbury will be formally initiated into the order. Grand Chief Ranger Frank R. Odlum of Hartford will pre- side at the meeting.
 The next class imitation of state importance will be held in Waterbury on Sunday, April 18th. Candidates provided by seven courts of the local district will be inducted. Past Grand Chief Ranger Dunlavey is chairman of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

MT. Williams pleasant and agree able personality won him many friends in the city.
 He was made general manager when the lease held by the United Gas Improvement Company expired in 1913 and the business was talk en over by the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad Com pany. Shortly afterward, the busi- ness was bought by Waterburians and he was made vice-president, general manager and treasurer. The concern had grown considerably and was then employing 200 per- sons in the office and the plant. Many of these employees, who re- ceived their early training under MT. Williams, are still with the company.
 Bank Director
 MT. Williams was for many years a director of the Waterbury Trust Company and was for some time treasurer of the Waterbury club, of which he was a member for more than 40 years, He was one of the organizers of the Home club and was its first secretary, an office which herheld until 1881. He was for two years treasurer of the re- publican town committee and was a charter member of the American Gas association. He was also a member of the New England Gas association
 Funeral Monday
 MT. Williams is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada B. (CaswelD Will liams, to whom he was married in Waterbury in 1888; daughter, Mrs. Walter Dallas; granddaughter, Catherine H. Dallas, all of this city: a brother, Luther s. Williams, and a sister, Mary H. Williams, of liar risburg, Pa.
 Funeral services will be held Mon- day morning at Il o'clock at the home on Pine street, Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg of the First Congregation al church officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Compensation Agreements

Compensation at the rate of $7.61 weekly for 19 weeks for an injury which cost him 50 per cent of the use of his right index finger is given John Viarengo of Torrington in an agreement filed in compensation court to- day by John DeMichael and Bros, Inc, TorringtOn.
 The following agreements, in which compensation will be paid weekly during disability, were also approved:
 E. J. Kelley, Torrington, and A. Basile, TorringtOn, $12.7S, beginning March 28.
 City of Waterbury, Park De- partment, and Philip McEvoy, Cooke street, fractured fibula, $10.81, beginning January 2S.
 Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Louis Barcule, 1S2 Morse avenue, hernia, $12.96 weekly, beginning April 5.
 Waterbury FarreI Foundry and James Horrigan, 192 Orange street, infected hand, $6.66, be- ginning March 3l.
 Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Joseph PiIduIk, 49 Putnam street, hand injuries, $l6.9O weekly, beginning April l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

More than 100 persons will at- tend the annual banquet to be given by the bowlers of the SS. Peter and PauTs Holy Name sO- ciety league which will take place tonight at Lakeside Tavern. The event will consist of dinner, awarding of prizes, talks, enter tainment and refreshments and will mark the close of the greatest season in the history of the league. William E. Derwin of the park department will fill the role of toastmaster and Rev. James Woods vii be the principal speak CT. Rev. Francis Murphy will su- pervise the exercises during which the prizes will be awarded.
 Entertainment will be provided by Freddie Hall, Danny Barrett, Charles COnnor and several others. High scorers receiving season gifts will be James Cody, captain of first pace team; Al Searvole, captain of second place team; Johnny Wrenn, third place club; Dan Semela, high individual average; Ray Kcenan, high single; King Helcha, high three strings; John Wrenn, high single with out a mark; Captain Archie Hol- lywood, high team single; and Edward O'Connor, high team three.
 The committee in charge in- cludes William Laden, president of the Holy Name group, h0nor- ary chairman; Frank COrrigan and Al ScarvOta, cO-chairmen; William Cahill, novelties, George DaIy, publicity; Ray Kiernan and John Wrenn, entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
fine, Jail Sentence
 Feature Vice Cases
Woman Defendant Assessed $l00-Male Companion
 Given Months in County Jail By Judge McGrath

A fine of $l00 and costs was irn- posed on one woman, man was sentenced to three months Tn Jail and two other women were granted continuances to April 13 under $l00 bond when arraigned before Judge John P. McGrath in city court on vice charges today. Three of those accused were arrested by the vice squad last night while three other cases appearing this morning were continuances from earlier in the earlier in the week.
 Sold Liquor
 Margaret Goblin, 42, of 36 Vine street, arrested early this week by Officers Pakul, Hobart and Hickey of the emergency squad was fined $1OO and costs on a charge of keep ing liquor with intent to sell and found not guilty on the count of keeping a house of i'll fame. George Bukosh, 38, of the same address, was found not guilty on charges of keeping liquor and keeping a house of ill fame. Two quarts of liquor was found on the premises, Officer Fred Hickey testified.
 Scores Practice
 Herbert Cambridge, 39, of 229 Ab- bolt avenue, was sentenced to jail for three months on charge of keeping house of Ill fame and Peggy Waters of 235 Abbott avenue and Loretta Gatling, 147 North Elm street, were granted continuances of one week under bond of $l00. They are charged with residing. The arrests were made last night by Patrolmen Ernest Pakul and Patrick Hobart. Attorney A. Henry Weisman. defending Cambridge, scored the practice of making ar rests by means of "entrapment" as shameful and degrading" He said arrests might be made by other means
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

posed program is understood to in- clude the election of officers for the fifth district.
 Waterbury's 40 NUSJ units will be entitled to 200 delegates at tomor- rows session. The local delega ton will be made up of four officers from each of the Waterbury units and one delegate, in addition. from each unit, making a total of 200. The other representation at the con- vention will be spread out through the entire fifth congressional dis Lrict.
 The opening of the time of the convention was set so as to have the delegates assembled when Father Coughlin begins his usual Sunday afternoon radio talk. The address will ast for three-quarters of an hour and will be followed by business session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

SNN0S
 Fourteen cases are listed for trial during the April criminal term of the court of common pleas. The session will open at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
 Judge Edward J. Finn, and Judge Miles McNiff will preside at the trials, with Attorney William J. Larkin, Jr., acting as prosecutor.
 Listed among the cases is that of Harry Pietrobronan, who is appealing from 8 city court sem tence on a charge of state liquor law violation. Only yesterday, Pietrobronan was arrested on federal charges and will be given a hearing before U. s. COmmis- sioner Harry Krasow. He is charged with being in possess sion of liquor in unstamped bot ties.
 Six of the cases which will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
ST. ANN'S WOMEN
 HOLD CARD PARTY

Awards were given at prize tables and refreshments were served at a card party last night by the women parishioners of St. Ann's church in the parish hall. Those in charge of arrangements were: Mrs. Henry Moreau, Mrs. John Mailly, Mrs. r. Ayotte. Mrs. Octave Trepanier, Mrs. Joseph Cyr. Mrs. Placioe Gregoire, Mrs George Caouette and Mrs. Joe seDh Leblanc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
CLUBBING CLASSES
 OF SCOUTS BEGUN

Glasses in clubbing were held all morning and will be held for the greater part of the afternoon at Crosby high school today under the direction of c. Walter Seamans. national director of clubbing, Boy Scouts of America.
 The national director arrived here last night and gave an address to all interested scouters at a ban quet at the Hotel Elton. David Babson, local scout executive, an- nounced these courses will be given in order to start the clubbing pro- gram here in the proper manner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
COSTUME DESIGN
 CLASS RESUMED

The third session of a class in costume design, conducted by Wal den Trimble as part of the adult education program of Mattatuck college, was held last night at Crosby high school and more than 150 attended.
 The models for last nights class were Miss Frances Micklewright. Miss Dorothy zibel land Miss Ann Harty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

city and town in the fifth con- gressional dis trict, will con- vene tomorrow afternoon in Ea- gles' hall. The session will open at 4 o'clock with a radio address by Rev. Charles Coughlin.
 Mrs. Belinda Tracy of Water bury is the fifth congreS s ion a l district super visor The nro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Judge

Judge
 heard are appeals from lower court disposition of motor ve- hicle law charges.
 The criminal docket Is as fol- lows: Celia CuelIa, assault, breach of the peace; Rocco Fus- co, theft; Adam Folkman, viO- lation of probation; Eva Chuchelow, violation of proba- tion; Hubert Lewis, no license, motor vehicle law violation; Franklin Patten, operating while under influence of liquor; Ed- ward Irving, ilon-support; Will liam Albert Likien, operating while under influence of liquor; Arthur w. Davis, violation of the rules of the road; John Kawecki, reckless driving; Frank WiIlett, keeping house of i'll fame; Norman German, as sauIt, resistance and intoxica- ton; Harry PietrObronan, vio- lation liquor law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
MORTGAGE DEEDS

Two mortgage deeds involving the Beardsley and Wolcott factory prop erty on Thomaston avenue were filed yesterday in the town clerks office. One mortgage is for $li0.- 900. the money being lent by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The second is for s50,00O. taken by William A. Tobler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

Motions to set aside verdicts to- talling $l2,125 to Emilio Caruso and Anna Marangio of this city in their suits against the First National Stores, Inc; were filed in superior court this morning by Attorney Martin Gormley. Clerk George Freeman, however. said that the motion to set aside were filed too late, and should have been in before 3:55 yesterday afternoon. He said he would bring the matter up be- fore a superior court judge next week.
 Thursday afternoon, jury re- turned with verdicts giving Caruso $l0,125 and Miss Marangio $2,000 Both claimed serious injuries as a result of being struck by a truck of the defendant company at Wal nut and Cherry streets March g, 1935.
 Under statute, a motion to set aside a verdict must befiled within "A hours after a verdict is re- turned and accepted by the court. The verdicts were returned at 3:55 Thursday afternoon, and the mos tions to set them aside should ap- parently have been in at that hour yesterday afternoon.
 Suit Withdrawn
 Withdrawn from the docket of common pleas court today was the s5,o00 suit of Concetta Barbieri against the Waterbury Savings Bank, in which the plaintiff sought to recover for injuries sustained when she fell on an alleged defec- tive stairway at 487 Baldwin street May 3i, i935.
 The woman claimed that while on her way to visit Q friend, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
JEWS CELEBRATE
 PASSOVER FEAST

Monday evening will mark the be- ginning of the festival of Passover for all Waterbury Jewry. It will be celebrated for eight days by Orthodox Jews and for week by Reform Jews, but both hail 1t as the first festival of emancipation in the history of world civilization.
 Passover begins with the holding of the Seder service, on the first night in Reform homes, and on the first and second nights in Ortho- dox homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

the central committee in charge of the ceremonies, which will be conducted in Elks hall. Members of the Grand Court of Connec- ticut including Peter J. Cavanaugh of Torrington. secretary; James J. Walsh of Meriden, treasurer; Fe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
HEDGEHOG LOLLs IN LUXURY

Munich-(UP)-A hedgehog with an apparent sense for the decora- tive has been discovered at the village of Krottmuehl, on Lave Sim, in the Bavarian mountains The animal stole from a weedshed nine 10-mark notes which the far mer had hidden there ant uphol- stered herewith his burrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

Though no official statement has been received In connection with the matters, it has been reported that Mrs. Florence Whipple, head of the Visiting Nurses association here in the city, will tender her resignation to the executive board sometime during the latter part of the present month. Mrs. Whipple has been head of the association here for the past ten years and has been very capable in the dis pensation of the duties of her cffice. No reason for her rumOred retirement can be named, but it is believed that her anticipated action will be voluntary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Plan To Put City's
 Police In The ''Pink :"
Rehabilitation Plan of Department Calls for Selection
 of Physical DirectOr-MarCeIIa Mentioned

Tn the rehabilitation program of the cityS rejuve mated police department contemplated provision for the appointment of physical director to keep Waterbury finest in the proverbal pink Superintendent William J. Roach avors systematic course in physical training Vanishing waist lines may become the vogue among the Brass City cops and wel let's skip the hundred and wise cracks that the idea promptly suggests
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
TOWN FIGHTS FEDERAL
 GRANT

Lindsay. Cal. CUP))-This city is believed to have set a nationwide record when TOO of its leading citi- zens petitioned the city council not to accept any federal money or aid in the building of a S52,000 civic center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Red Cross Relief F Fund
 Advanced To$17,O3O
ThomastOn Firemen Send Contribution -Contribu-
 tiOns Expected From Fraternal Units

Anthony Mazaika ..... 200 Conn. Leather & Find
 irgs Association ....... 25.O0 John D. Adams ....... 100 Fred E. and Phyllis K.
 Pierpont ,...... ..-. 100 Chase Co.,. Incu Employees
 (AdditionaD ......... 50 Miss Anna E. Cairns ...... 500 M. s. H. .................. 200 Charlotte P. Ludlun ...... 100 Charles Otto Dechand, (
 l-2 years ............... .56 A Friend ................. 100 A Friend ................. 100 John L. Sullivan. ........ 200 / Friend ................. 100 Mrs. Sarah BoWes ........ 200 A Friend ................ 22.00 William k. Mcbride. ..... 500 Two Waterbury friends
 visiting in Florida. .... 200
 - Today's Contributions. ..$ 238,36 Drive total .............$1 $17, ,o3o.76
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
PHOTOGRAPHER FOR 57 YEARS

AGarinette, Wis. (UPJ--C. A. Lind, mArinette, retired recently aftS~57 mars as a photographer. Lind is believed to have served longer as q Photographer than anyone in the siata. He is 76.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Lady McAlpine Lodge

Lady McAlpine Lodge
 Mrs. Elizabeth Macintosh was in charge of a bingo party held after the regular business meet ing of Lady McAlpine lodge, Daughters of Scotia, in Hibernian hall last night for the benefit of the American Red Cross. The lodge has been invited to attend the installation of the new officers of Clan McAlpin lodge on April Is. Mrs. Margaret McEvoy pre- sided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Late Motion Filed
 In Superior Court
Judge Must Rule on Admission of Petition to Set Ver
 diets Aside-Awards Total Sl2,l25

defective stairway caused her to fall. She claimed she sustained a brain concussion, and injuries to the back, head and legs.
 The plaintiff was represented by Attorney Pasquale DeCicco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
HOPEVILLE PUPILS
 CELEBRATE EASTER

Pupils of grade 2 at Hopeville school featured poem recitations, dances and songs at an assembly program yesterday afternoon in the school gymnasium.
 The entire program follows: What the Name Easter Means ..
 .................. Mary O'Donnell Poem Easter Day" Harry Major Dance .............G Gloria Carmody Poem, "The Angel I Admire" ...
 ........,....,..... Marie Logan Song Easter Parade" .........
 ................ Clifford Doolittle The Easter Lily ... Evelyn Conway Hymn ,.......... Dewey Mcintyre The Coming of Spring .......
 ...............A Anna Pettinicchl Dance ............. Mildred Moss The Flowers of Springtime ,....
 ............. Philomena Oriente Song Rock Me to Sleep in My
 Rocky Mountain Home" ,....
 ....,...,...... Clifford Doolittle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
LIFE SPANS SIX REIGNs

Winnipeg. Man. (UP)-Gcorge Shaw. l07. has achieved the rare distinction of having lived in the reign of six British monnrchs. He was born year before King George w died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

sent to the family of the deceased. The chapter plans to be repre- scented April l4th at Q reception in New Haven in honor of Ma tional Vice-Prcsident H. w. Side and at q lecture on the 2lst in Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

Chairman lix Guarini of Waterbury, re- cording secretary and Thomas F. OLoughlin of Naugatuck, former financial secretary, will be in at- tendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
FRATERNAL NEWS---

Eagles Announce Postponement of Class lnitia- ton Scheduled for Tomorrow-Foresters to Att tend Ceremonies in Danbury-Zindah Grotto
 Entertains With Vaudeville Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
800 DELEGATES
 HERE TOMORROW
N U. s. J. Units Holding District Convention in
 Eagles Hall

Between 400 and 800 members of the National Union for Social Jus tice. representing practically every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Cwoans Club

George Cambigue, chairman of a dance known as the annual spring dance of the Cwoans club of the Y. M. c. A. next Saturday evening, has announced the list of hosts and hostesses as follows: MT. and Mrs. Arthur Purinton, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Smith. MT. and Mrs. Herbert Smith and MT. and Mrs. Arthur Dubois.
 Assisting Mir. Cambigue on the arrangements committee are Pat- rick Ciarleglio and Domenic Tar ullo. Fitzgerald's orchestra will furnish the music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Evergreen Court

Evergreen Court
 A rummage sale will be spon- sored by Evergreen court, at 264 North Main street on this coming Thursday. Mrs. Lillian Rodeck is in charge of arranging the sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
N. A. P. E.

Members of the W rterbury chapter. National Associa ion of Power Engineers, meeting last night In Engineers hall, adopted
 resolutions on the recent death of P. D. Bresnahan, former en- gineer at Crosby high school. A copy Of the resolutions will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Zindah GrottO

Zindah Grott0
 An evening of vaudeville en- tertainment was enjoyed last night at Temple hall by members of Zindah Grotto. Plans for the exemplification of the master Ma son degree Tuesday night by the grotto's patrol team were dis cussed, also. The degree work will take place at a meeting of Euclid lodge at the Masonic Temple.