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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
DAD' SMETHURST
 GUEST AT DINNER
DeMOIays Honor Leader 10 Years in Office
 Last Evening

More than 250 DeMolays attended a testimonial dinner given in Temple hall last night in honor of Walter A. Smethurst's tenth year as dad of Doric chapter. Rev. Dr. John c. Walker was principal speaker and expressed a feeling of all present that MT. Smethurst was a man youthful in spirit and @ man of faith and true religious principles.
 Frederick Palmer of New Haven, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis and Howard King, chairman of the arrangements committee, alp gave short talks.
 Newly appointed officers an- nounced at last nights dinner are: Scribe, Oscar Normand; treasurer Parker Fleming; chaplain, Harry Normand; senior deacon, H. Feest; ; junior deacon, Frederick Candee; senior steward, Robert Ray; Junior steward, Walter Forest; marshal, Robert Clark; standard bearer George Stevens; sentinel William Corkindale; almoner, Elmer Baxter preceptors, Dana Nyer Henry Bock Philip Burrows; William Van Raap- horst, John Tripp, Harry Faber, and Pierce Carew.
 Elective officers chosen at the last meeting are: Master councillor, Al King; senior councillor, Charles Davenport; and junior councillor, Richard Tice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
YOUNG LAWYER
 DIES IN PENN.
Attorney Fitzgerald, Son of Late Police Sergeant,
 We'll Known Locally

Attorney Thomas Fitzgerald, son of Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of 126 Greenleaf avenue and the late Sergeant James Fitzgerald of the local police department, died yester- day at his home in Upper Darby, Penn. MT. Fitzgerald was native of this city and received his early edu- cation here. He was graduate of Crosby high school and while there was most active in athletic circles having been 8 prominent member of the basketball teams. He was most popular among his classmates having received the award for pop ularity in his senior year. Mir. Fitz- gerald was also Q graduate of Georgetown university and was a classmate of several prominent local business men. He had a host of friends and acquaintances in this city.
 MT. Fitzgerald and his family made their home in Upper Darby, Pa., where he was engaged in the practice of law.
 He is survived by his mother, one sister, Mary, both of this city and his wife, Mrs. Loretta Fitzgerald; one son, James and one daughter, Jean Fitzgerald, all of Upper Darby.
 Burial will be in Washington, D. O., on Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 FOR LATE SISTER
Months Mind Mass MOn= day for Beloved Principal
 of St. Mary's School

A months mind mass for the late Sister M. Claudine, principal of St. Mary's school from short time after its establishment until her death, will be sung at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at g o'clock Monday morning. Rev. Fran cis M. O'Shea, administrator of the parish, will sing the mass.
 Many parishioners will attend the memorial service. Priests from sev- eral churches and sisters from many of the citys convents and schools will be in attendance.
 Sister Claudine's death last month ended a career studded with accom- plishments and took from the city one of its most beloved educators. Under her guidance thousands of pupils were educated at St. Marys school to go on to become prom inent in business, in the professions and in community life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
3O4TH INFANTRY
 AWAIT ELECTIONS

A campaign with plenty of swing for the commandership of the 304th U. s. Infantry will be inaugurated at the annual banquet tonight at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet at which Detective Joseph Bender and Patrolman Joseph Phelan will be the chief candidates.
 The speakers will be Mayor Frank Hayes, ex-Mayor William H. Sand- land, Edward Curley and Major An son T. McCook of Hartford who at one time acted as secretary to ex-Governor Charles A. Templeton. Fenton J. Niver will occupy the role of toastmaster.
 Freddy Hall will assume charge of the entertainment and will in- troduce Marcel Doucette, William O'Brien, Joseph H. Lezotte and William Clasby, soloists. the Ryan brothers, dancers; Louie Rubino, trumpet sololst; Bobby Scannell, trap drummer, and the Mastersing- CTS quartet, Michael Daly, John Harmon, Howard Jones and John Corden. The pianist will be James Colgan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth A Lohers, cousin of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan, will be held from the home, 77 Laurel Beach Road Devon, on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Gabriel's church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Bur- ial will be in old St. Joseph's cem- etery. Friends may call at the home this evening and tomorrow after noon and evening.
 The funeral of Miss Edith 0. Winchell will be held this af- ternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Theodore Bob- ilin officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Groups from Naomi chapter, O. F. S., the White Shrine and the Amaranth, of which she was a member, will attend the funeral.
 The funeral of Frank Anulis was held this morning from the home 162 Geddes Terrace to St. Josephs church where 8 mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:30 o'clock by Rev. John Kripas. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were John Yanavich, Anthony Stasunas, George Demers. Victor Statz, Peter Zilinskas, and Anthony Chambers.
 The funeral of Gennaro Giova- nelli was held from the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street, this morning at 9 o'clock from the home to the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel at 9:45 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary DiMan- no was held this morning from the home, 648 Congress avenue at 8:3O o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at S:46 o'clock where @ high mass was celebrated. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. John delada was held this morning at 8:1d o'clock from the home 1918 North Main street to St. Lucy's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. A del egation representing the Daughters of Italy acted as honorary pallbear- CTS. Burial was in Calvary ceme. tery. The pallbearerS were: An. thony Pesino, Phillip Gugliotti, Mi- chael Trentino, Joseph Colacci, An thony Tiso, and Frank LaiSto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
BARTENDERS HOLD
 CALASTACE SHOW

A fitting tribute was given to de- ceased members of the organizati ton at the first annual ball of Local 536, Bartenders and Walters, last eve- ming at Buckingham hall when a minute of silence was observed by everyone in the hall.
 A varied program of entertain ment was presented, featuring the dancing of Dolores Joan Coppolo, Slocum school student and daughter of George Coppoio, president of the local and one of the six original American dancers. Dolores received Q big hand for her pleasing act.
 Other entertainers were the Hay seders." musical pride and joy of Mill Plain, little Dolly Litro, accord ionist extraordinary, William Hell. songbird, and the ABC quartet. Freddy Hall was master of ceremon. les and Harry Brinkman's orchestra played for dancing.
 Major Alfred Drescher led the grand march.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25

Tn the complaint filed in the suit, drawn up by Attorney Harry Spell man, Cashman charges that for a long time there existed a hole in the sidewalk near 68 East Farm street, but that the broken walk was never repaired.
 On March IA, the complaint charges, Mrs. Cashman was walking along East Farm street when she stepped into the depression in the sidewalk and was thrown to the ground with great force. She suf- fered severe injuries, it is claimed and after medical treatment at home she was ordered to St. Mary's hospital. She died there March 23 as @ result of injuries sustained in the fall on the sidewalk, it is al- legged.
 Head injuries and internal in- juries are listed in the complaint as having been sustained by Mrs. Cashman in the fall. It is chargGl that the city was negligent in not making repairs to the sidewalk and improving its hazardous condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
Wolcott- Bristol Bus Route Gets Sanction
Authority to Operate Between Waterbury and Hart- z. ford Granted Danbury Transportation Company

Authority to operate 8 bus route between Waterbury and Hartford by way of Wolcott and Bristol has been granted the Danbury Trans portation company by the public utilities commission. Hearing on the petition took place recently. Several others were also seeking the franchise, among them being the New England Transportation con- pany, E. J. Kelly, Frank Codiani of this city and the North East Trans portation company of this city. The route will be from Hartford to Bris- tol by the present route. Then from Bristol to Waterbury the route will follow the new highway through Wolcott into Waterbury.
 Announcement of the decision of the commission to grant the fran chise to the Danbury concern was made this morning. The formal mo- Eice follows:
 1 Memorandum of Decision
 The Danbury Interurban Bus Company of Danbury, Connecticut, filed with the Commission on Feb- estlary 13, 1936 an application for authority to operate under its Per- init IN-10 motor buses in interstate commerce over the following route:
 Commencing in the City of Hartford at the Hotel Garde on Asylum street and continuing on Identical route as indicated in Route A to School street in the City of Bristol, thence over Vol colt avenue to Route No. So, over Route No. 69, through the town of Wolcott. entering the City of Waterbury through Wolcott street, to East Main street, West Main street, North Main street, Ex- change Place, Bank Street, Grand street, Meadow Street, Freight street and Chase Parkway; thence over Route No. IA and continuing over the identical route to the Connecticut state line in Ridge field as indicated in Route A of Permit IN-10.
 The application was assigned for R hearing to be held at the office of the Commission in Hartford on Feb rllary 28, 1885 at 11:00 a. m. Notice of the time and place of hearing was given to the applicant, to the towns in and through which the ap- plicant would operate and to all in- terested common carriers as on file will fully appear. At said time and place the applicant appeared by its president. The New England Trans- portation Company and the E. J. Kelley Company appeared by coun- gel and Mcdonnell Brothers ap- peared by . representative in oppo- sttion.
 s The applicant holds Permit IN-l0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
FEAR OF RIDICULE
 STRESSED IN TALK

A talk on "The Temptation to be a Coward" was given by Rev. Theo- dore 0. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist church at a young peo- pies meeting at Mill Plain Union church yesterday, sponsored by the Mattatuck Youth Council.
 The speaker listed the ways in which one might be tempted to be a coward as, not telling the truth, avoiding society when one has some physical defect, failing to face re- responsibilities and failing to stand up for an unpopular cause for fear of ridicule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25

from the Commission under the pro- visions of Chapter 234, Public Acts of 1935, (Secs. 1405c to 14llc in- elusive, Cumulative Supplement to General Statutes, 1935), effective July 1, 1935, and under that permit operates motor buses in the trans portation of passengers for hire in interstate commerce. Route A of Permit IN-10 authorizes operation in Connecticut between Hartford and the Connecticut-Ne York State Line in the town of Ridgefield, its route between Hartford and Water bury being as follows:
 Commencing in the City of Hart ford at the Hotel Garde on Asylum street; thence over Asylum street, Broad street, New Britain avenue and Newington avenue on Route No. 175 through the Town of New ington to Hartford avenue in the City of New Britain; thence over Stanley street, North street, Broad street, Washington street, West Main street and on Route No. 72 through the communities of Plain vile and Forestville; thence over Route No. U. $. 6 to the City of Bristol and on School street and Park street in the City of Bristol; thence through the community of Terryville: thence over Route No. U. s. 6 through the towns of Ply mouth and Thomaston; thence on Route No. 8 through the Town of WatertoWn, entering the City of Waterbury on Thomaston avenue; thence on West Main street, Ex- change Place, Bank street, Grand street, Meadow street, Freight street, Chase Parkway and onto Route No. IA.
 This diversion in the City of Bristol at the junction of Highway 6 and School street from Route A of Permit IN-10 will shorten the distance to be operated between Waterbury and Bristol approxi- mately five miles. Operation will be over 8 new macadam road of good width and easy curvature through a thinly settled territory and from the standpoint of public conven- fence is more desirable than opera ton over the applicants present route when there are no passengers to be picked up and discharged at Thomaston or any other intermed- fate point on the present route be- tween Waterbury and Bristol.
 While the decision of the com mission in the matter of The East ern Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New England (memorandum of decision in application No. 1 of the Eastern Greyhound Lines, Inc, dated De- cember 2, 1885, Docket No. 6248) is not controlling in this case, public convenience is promoted by grant, ing the application in that the ser- vice of the applicant is expedited, and there being no invasion of the route of any carrier certificated by this commission, intrastate or inter- state, the commission believes it has authority to grant the application and that accordingly it should be granted.
 Wherefore, an amendment will be made to applicants Permit 1n-l0 in accordance with this finding.
 We hereby direct that notice of the foregoing be given by the secretary of this commission by for warding true and correct copies thereof to parties in interest, and due return make.
 Dated at Hartford, April g, 1936.
 J. W. Alsop,
 Edwy l.. Taylor, Alvan Waldo Hpde,
 Public Utilities Commission.
 A true copy.
 R. 0. Schneider,
 Secretary,
 Public Utilities Commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
BAPTIST SCHOOL
 ENROLLEES DINE

Members of the Sunday school of the First Baptist church spon- sored a turkey supper last night which was attended by nearly 200 persons. Miss Thelma D. Race, di- rector of religious training, acted as toastmaster. Remarks were made by Rev. w. w. Sullivan of Bridgeport, Miss Edna Slater, Miss Jane Peck, Paul Belevltz, Frederick Rowe, Mrs. F. w. Rowe, Mrs. David P. Gaines, A. M. Thoms and Mrs. Loren Dur ner.
 Mrs. Paul A. Marggraff enter tained with rhymes and the junior departments of the Sunday school rendered several songs. Mrs. W. Y. Bourne was in charge of the kitchen. The general arrangements commit tee included Miss Elizabeth Kendall and Mrs. J. A. Stone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
ALPHA HI-Y CLUB
 IN MUSICAL SHOW
High School Students Fea- ture in Style, Songs,
 at WOmen's Club

An enthusiastic audience last night witnessed the musical revue and fashion show sponsored by the Crosby Alpha Hi-Y club at the Wa terbury Women's club. Students from all local high schools took part in the presentation.
 Ray Fitzpatrick acted as master of ceremonies. Dancing followed the show.
 Soloists of the evening were Richard Burns, Harold Flanagan, Thomas Flanagan. Betty Dzinski, Bob Morrissey, Ruth Pooler, William Shea, Jr., Joseph Shea, Peggy Blake, Ralph Pascucci, Ruth Bowling, and Joe Barnes.
 Members of the cast were: Dick Burns, Ralph Pascucci, Harold and Thomas Flanagan, Betty Dzinski, Ruth Pooler, Bob Morrissey, Joe Shea, Charles Bedell, Ray Cronan, Dick Carey, Joe Barnes, William Shea, Jr, Peggy Roberts, Adele Uni- kas, Ann Sheehan, Mary Whelan, Loretta Dillon, Peggy Blake, Vera stankus, Evelyn Clifford, Ruth Bowling, Airline O'Donnell, Ruth Wall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25

was intended to be a festive celebra- ton might just as well be funeral march for one who had revived the party, referring to Attorney Pa lomba.
 The fieriest address of the evening was delivered by President DeCiccc who, at times yelling at the top oi his voice and slamming the table hurled defiance against the Frank enstein" who Is running the party in Waterbury. We tell the invisible Frankenstein of the republican party that we won't accept this in- suit to Fred and that we will destroy that invisible power. When we do 1t will be 8 beautiful day. There are people in this city who don't like you Italians even though you are loyal to the party.
 Don't Like Italians
 "They don't like you just because you are Italians. That's why Fred was crucifed. I say to the new town committee that we do not fall for this kind of stuff and we will smash that Frankenstein monster that destroyed Fred. Those political pirates under the guidance of that invisible ma chine decided in Larkin's office that Fred should die because he is an Italian. They met in the Water bury club and told him You know no Italian can be the head of the party We'll smash that ring and make the party the party of the people once more."
 Don't Fear Old Gang
 MT. Castaldo declared that We Italians don't have to give up any, thing to the old gang that we threw out of power because we control the majority of the votes in the party. The gang that threw out Fred may have the money but we have the votes."
 Italians are just as good Ameri- cans as any Yankee" asserted MT. DePastino. "Never mind what Pa- lomba says aboupt harmony. We'll blow up that gang as we did two years ago. It makes no difference to you Italians now whether the demo- crats or the republicans win. AS long as those self-appointed leaders consider us unworthy of office we don't consider ourselves members of the party.
 Palomba Pleads Harmony
 Attorney Palomba pleaded for har- mony under the new regime as did Attorney Maurice Gruskay and Judge John r. McGrath. Town Chairman J. Warren Upson was told that none of the remarks were di- rected at him personally but at the organization backing him. Admit ting he is 6 Yankee he said: If YOU
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
Frankenstein Runs
 Republican Party
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keep on as you have in the last two years you will make good republi- cans out of all the Yankees, Ger mans and other races in the city"
 Brief remarks were made by Lewis S. Goodsell of Bethel, Joseph Pet- roccione, Humbert Santopietro, A. J. Cooney and Representative William Bradley of Beacon Falls. Several wrestling matches were presented with Harry Shackley as referee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
OLD RIVALRY IS
 TO BE REVIVED

New York, April 25-(UP)-Com- petition for the childs cup, one of Americas oldest intercollegiate ri- valries, will be renewed today when crews from Pennsylvania, Prince ton and Columbia open the New York rowing season. The Quakers ruled favorites because of five vet erans in the Penn shell. Colum- bias victory over Navy last Satur- day made the Lions second choice. The race, over a mile and half course, will be rowed on the Har- lem river. Three other events pre- cede the varsity race which will be run about Il a. rn., because of tidal conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
OAKVILLE GIRLS
 WATCH SUN RISE

A group of Oakville Girl Scouts gathered at the railroad this morn- ing and hiked to Shaw's Hill and watched the sun rise. Fire building tests were passed by Lorna Ash born, Jeannette Venneau, Mary Eileen Locke and Susanna Hart Others attending were Drucilla Lit- tlehales, Evalina Hauser, Mary Graney, Mildred Bares, Peggy Budd Barbara Adams, Lucy and Josephine Zaccaria, Joyce Kuntzweiler, Doris Cutler, E. Corcoran, Lois Hart and Rev. Oscar Locke,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
Woman's Death Due
 To City's Neglect
Allegations Made in $IO,OOO Action Filed Today By Atty. SpeIman- Husband Sues for Wife's Estate

Claiming that his wife's death caused by fall on defective sidewalk Richard CaShman today filed suit for $1OOO0 against the City of Waterbury in superior court The action is returnabe to court in May Cashman as administrator of the estate of his wife Alice Cashman who died March g at St. MaryS hospital He claims that negligence on the part of the city responsible for the death of Mrs CaShman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
MRS. 0. A. CUINARD
 DIES IN BOROUGH
Especial to The DemOcrat)

Especial to The DemOcraO
 Naugatuck, April 25-Mrs. Olie A. Guinard, 53, widow of Isaac Guin- ard, died at 2 o'clock this morning at her home, 90 Cherry street.
 She was born in Williamsport, Pa. but came here six months ago. The body will be shipped to Williamsport tomorrow for burial there.
 She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Helen Warner, Mrs. Robert Guise, Mrs. Wilson Dilmore, all of Williamsport, and Mrs. Warner Pf1rman of Naugatuck; and a son, John of this town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
Junk Dealer, 58, Out
 Under Bond Of $1, ,OOO
Nathan ShuIkins Offense More Serious Than Young
 sters Caught Stealing Brass Company Metal

Arraigned in city court today as the alleged receiver of stolen goods taken from local factory by two youths in their teens, Nathan Shul- kin, 58-year-old junk dealer, of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
FORECLOSURE SUIT

The Waterbury Savings Bank instituted a foreclosure suit in su- perior court today, naming Pietro Tomo as the defendant. Property on Francis street is involved. The suit is returnable to court in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25

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 The "boys evening" commenting chairman him "Frankenstein" They called namse, called the gods of political him. aIso They apparently wouldn't they party the "prates" represent
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
WOMAN JURORS ENCOURAGED

Tulare, Cal, April 25 - House. wives serving on police court juries will not be obliged to rush home during the noon intermission and prepare lunch. The city has decided to serve them lunc1eS freq
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
MoToRMAN WINS MEDAL

Salt Lake City, April s. (UP)- Frank Pickering, the million mile motorman" of the city who drove street cars for 47 years without an accident has won a gold star safety medal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many reia- tiyes. friends and neighbors, for their kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavements the death of our beloved sister, Anna Salanardi.
 Signed:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
WOMEN IN REVOLVER TESTS

Richmond, Cal, April 26-Eight women's teams have been entered in the annual revolver matches here. Forty mems teams are also entered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25
MASSES

PARKER-Second anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Mon day morning, April 27th, at 7:3O o'clock, at the St. Francis xavier's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Robert F. Parker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-25

Nearly 6,50O,0OO books in the pub- lie library of Moscow, Russia, are being moved into c new building.