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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
12 ROTARY MEN
 RECEIVE HONORS
Perfect Attendance Prizes Given Today; Beebe De-
 SCribes Phone Work

Twelve members of the Rotary club received perfect attendance awards at the luncheon of the local group today at the Hotel Elton. The speaker was Leslie Beebe, who gave short history of the telephone in- dustry in the state of Connecticut.
 Edward Davis suggested dele gate from the club be appointed to attend a community forum meeting at the central "Y," April 3, at which time a discussion on current social problems will be held. The Sugges- ton was approved. The Naugatuck bowling team has requested a re- turn match and 1t will be played at date to be announced later.
 Following the meeting there were sessions of the board of directors and nominating committee. William M. Harris and William Lattimer spoke in favor of supporting the annual dinner of the Fish and Game society at the Elton Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
NO PLAINTIFF; CASE CONTINUED
Trial Postponed One Day; Counsel Now Seeking
 Absent Client

Failure of a plaintiff in a 1l5,o0O damage suit to show up when the case was slated to go to trial forced the postponement of the action in common pleas court today. The plaintiff is Stanley Morin, formerly of Waterbury, who asks $15,000 of Domenic and Donate Marsele of this city, charging that they as- saulted him with Q stick and infiict- cd injuries that caused him the loss of an eye.
 At 10 o'clock this morning. every thing was in readiness for the trial to open. Judge Miles McNih was in his chambers, attorneys and jury men were ready, and witnesses sum- moned by both sides were in the courtroom. But no Stanley.
 Attorney Irving w. Pasternak, who represents Morin, asked Judge McNiR for postponement, and the case was put over until tomorrow with the consent of Attorney John Whalen, counsel for the defendants.
 AS soon as the postponement was granted, Attorney Pasternak started out to look for Stanley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

Steer, who died on February 27th in Carpito, Venzuela will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Hall Memorial Chapel, Rev. Dr. John o. Walker officiating. Burial will be in Riverside ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Edward J. Ken- nedy was held from the home 2 Meadow street, Naugatuck this morning to St. Francis Church, where 8 solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Edward Gaffney assisted by Rev. William Brewer and Rev. Robert Beardsley. Burial was in St. James cemetery with committal services by Fathers Gaffney and Beardsley. A musical program was rendered by the organist Miss Fannie Hig- gins with James German as solo- ist. The pallbearers were: John Bresn, Joseph Carlson, John Cor man, Charles T. Mccarthy, Bcr- nard Garrick and Frederick Rollin- gOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24


 Thomas Scadden, president of the Holy Name Society is chairman of the committee which consists of the following members: Chris Hanly, Wallace Ingiis, John Dalton, Dan Baldwin, William Carroll, Martin Tehan, William Shea, Frank Cole man, Maurice Ryan, Joseph Scully Frank Bergin, Bill Kelly, John Fitz- maurice, Mike Goggin, Edward Cur ley, Charles Earth, Pat Wallace, Joseph Mulcunry and John Phelan.
 "45" Tournament
 The Holy Name "45" tournament was resumed last night at the par 1sh hall after a two weeks" suspen- sion of play. Before play started the members joined Father O'Conner in prayer for Cornelius Griffin, former player in the tournament, who suc- Cumbed last week.
 The Fitzmaurlce and GogginS teams both suffered setbacks last night, therefore, there is no change in the standing of the leading teams. However, Shannahan and ODon- nell moved up after last nights games. Fitzmaurice, with 8 com fortable lead at the start of play, was giving the other leading team, Goggins, the laugh because of the eheliacking Rob McHugh's teams was handing Goggins. When scores were totalled, ODonnell had beaten Fitzfnaurice by one game.
 The scores and standings after last nights play are as follows: Gu sick defeated John Phelan 3o-25; e. O'Neill defeated Joe Phelan 35- 2B; Rob McHugh defeated Mike Goggin 37-26: Bill ODonnell de- feated John Fitzmaurice 32-31; Jer- ry Shannahan defeated Happy Shea 33-2O; Freddy Kelley's Cellarmen finally won a game, defeating John Frsxuau g0-0A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
Fowl Play? Cell 30 Occupant Vanishes

To the unsOIved riddles of the ages was added today the ques- ton of what became of the plump chicken which yesterday Occu- pied . cell at police besdquar- ters. Taking It's place with those old classics, "How high is up?" and ''How old is Ann?" the mys- tery this morning defled the best brains of the department. It will probably never be solved, police agreed.
 In the short time in which she was a guest at headquarters, Oc- cupyIng cell 30, with southern ex- posture, in the upper tier, the little bullet had crept into the hearts of the force and tears were shed unrestraIned this morning upon learning of her disappearance.
 Among the nnourners was Jimmy Barrett, janltOr, in whose tender care the fowl was placed yester- day. What burns me up," said Jimmy, Sis that certain parties whom I will not name have been unkind enough to point the finger of suspicion at me.
 Why, I would have killed that chicken for the world, would IT" he said, appealing to Sergeant Bagley, desk officer.
 "No," said Sergeant Bagley, Jimmy wouldn't have done it." The fact remained, however, that the chicken was gone. There wasn't even a feather in cell 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Alice (BisselD Cashman will be held from the Lunny funeral home, % Central avenue tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Sacred Heart church where Q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Joseph Messier will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street on Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem vii be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal- vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Attilio Pellicciotta, also known as Frank Wallace, will be held from the Colosanto Funeral Home, 034 Bank street tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with services by Rev. M. J. Lynch. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Ignazio Trotta will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 37l Congress avenue, to the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Private funeral services for Mrs. Maude Rowley Zeisett will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Lyman Lewis, Chris tian Science reader, officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call this evening from 2 to 9 o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs. Rose McCar- thy was held this afternoon at the Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central avenue, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis officiatcd. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Kenneth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
ESSAY CONTEST
 GIVEN APPROVAL
Local School Pupils In- vited to Write on High-
 way Safety Problems

As was the case in connection with recent topics selected for an essay contest sponsored by the w. c. T. U. of Waterbury, 1t was point ed out again this morning by 6upt. of Schools Thomas J. Condon that there are no compulsory regulations in schools in this city in connec- ton with the announcement of an essay contest to be held in the state on highway safety. All essay contests are open to pupils but they enter them of their own volition and not through any action of the board.
 The latest report on Q highway safety essay contest comes from the highway education board in Washington, D. C.. A prize of $15 in cash and 8 gold medal will be awarded to the student in the state who composes the best treatise on the subject. The title of the essay for sixth, seventh and eighth grade pupils is "A definite program for my community to prevent highway accidents and to promote highway safety" The contest is open to all pupils under IA years of age. The essayg must not exceed 500 words, must be done in pen and ink and must bear the name of the pupil in the upper left-hand corner. The name of the school principal must also be included.
 There may or may not be Water- bury entrants in the contest, the matter, as pointed out by the sup erintendent, being left entirely up to the pupils. If they see fit to enter, they will be given cooperation, but there will be no compulsory measures taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
JUDGE HINCKS
 ORDERS BRIEFS

New Haven, Conn, March 24-- (UP)--Judge Carroll s. Hincks of United States district court ordered briefs to be filed, after hearing on an order to show cause why the New England Transportation con- pany should not furnish it's payroll to the national labor relations board 50 1t may determine what employees of the company are eligible to vote
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
DR. GROVE OF
 NEW HAVEN DIES

New Haven, Conn.,, March 24- (UP)--Dr. Willis Grove, 54, for many years attached to the staff of St. Raphael's hospital, died today after 6 brief illness. He suffered a heart attack Saturday evening and was taken from his house to the hospital where he died without re- gaining consciousness. He was . graduate of Physicians and Surgeons college at Columbia.
 Surviving are his widow, a daugh- ter, Mrs. Grace Gillespie, of Stam- ford, and son, Willis M. Grove, of Worcester.
 Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
MOCK TRIAL SET
 BY CHURCH UNIT

Plans for a mock trial and smok- CT April 13 were outlined at Q meeting of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Lourdes church last evening in the parish hall, presided over by President Peter DiLeo.
 A committee was appointed to handle arrangements for the affair next month, including, Steve Fer ruccL chairman, Joseph Genova, Sam Mannello and James Bianco
 Attorney William Henncssey ad- dressed the gathering at the con- clusion of the business meeting outlining the benefits derived from a society of this kind. Attorney Hennessey also accepted an invita- ton to preside at the mock trial next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
SUIT OVER FALL
 IN BUS STARTED

Judge Edward J. Finn and a jury today began hearing the issues in the $2,500 suit of Elizabeth Griffin of this city against the Connecticut Go. The trial is being held in com- mon pleas court.
 The woman claims that when alighting from Highland avenue bus at Wilkenda avenue, May 24, 1884, she tripped over a raised por- tion of the step and was thrown heavily to the ground. Permanent injuries to her left arm have re- suited, she claims.
 Attorney Albert W. Hummel rep resents the plaintiff. The Connecti- cut company is being represented by Carmody and Thoms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
BOSTON WRITER
 DIED YESTERDAY

Somerville, Mass, March 24.--- tUP)-James J. Smith, 38, Boston Evening American reporter widely known for his political and crim- inal investigations, died last night at a hospital of injuries suffered in an automobile accident last week.
 An athlete and World war veteran Smith was an assistant purser with the Eastern Steamship company un- til 1922, when he entered newspaper work. He leaves a wife, daughter, mother, three brothers and two sis- terS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

on which of two unioua shsil reyrsr sent them.
 The transportation company is a subsidiary of the New Haven rail- road. After a long hearing late yes- terday afternoon, the judge reserved decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
Holy Name Society :.
 Seeks New Members
Special Committee Named to Enlist Recruits-Stand'
 ing of Leading Teams Remains Unchanged
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

The greatest drive for members in the history of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name Society has been announced by President Thomas Scadden. The drive will be given impetus by general meeting of the committee in charge on Thursday Night at o'clock.
 large committee has been delegated to endeavor to have every man in St. Francis Parish become member of the society Application blanks passed out after the last Sunday morning and are returnabbe either to the Xaveran hall bowling alleys or to any membber Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

Social Justice Activities
 Plans to organize a new unit TOT the National Unit of Social Justice are rapidly progressing under the guidance of George Ayotte, prcSl- dent of Unit No 2. The first meet fne Of the ne wunit will be held at Muicahy school, Thurgday, March 2G, at 8:30 D. m. Mir Ayottc will temporarily act as chairman for the first meeting. Election of officers will take place and decision made as to the regular meeting night.
 All who are interested arc request ed to be present.
 The regular meeting of Unit No. 2 will be hcl dtonight at Mulcahy school at 8.30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present as mat ters vital to the unit will be d8- cugsed.
 Hill Notes
 Tonight is regular meeting night for the Sa. Francis Xavier File ana Drum Corps.
 The mems bowling league of the Washington Park Community Club will resume activities tonight alter two weeks of idlcnc@a.
 Music lessons, mder the guidance of Mrs. Thomas Healy will be given at the Community House tonight Any member of the community who tH interested should be present. The course is a WPA project.
 There will be no play in the Holy Names "45" tournament next week bccaugc of the card party being sponsored by that organization Tor the benefit of the fife and drum corps. John Phclan iS chairman ot the affair Tickets may be procured from him or any member or the corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
President
OBITUARY

SWEENEY -- James E. Sweeney died this morning at his home, l10 Hobart street, Meriden.
 MT. Sweeney Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Sweeney, one sister, Mrs. William Barnard of this city; and three brothers, Maurice J.. Sweeney of this city; John M Sweeney of Meriden and William Sweeney of Long Island.
 The funeral will be held on Fri day morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home in Mcriden to St. Roses church where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Patrick's ceme- tery, Meriden.
 CREER-Thoma Henry Greer, 75, of 37 Virginia avenue died this morning at the Waterbury hospital. He was born in England, the son of Paul and Margaret Cringle Greer. For over fifty years, MT. Greer had been a member of the Ancient Or der of ForesterS of IBpiminy. Mich.
 MT. Greer Is survived by his wife, Ada Race Greer; four sons, Oscar and Evan of this city, Ralph of Chl- cago and Walter of North Adams, Mass; four daughters, Mona, and Ada Greer, Mrs. Catherine Holmes and Mrs. Leland GarriguG; four grandsonS, four granddaughtcrB: one brother, John of England, and one sister, Emily of England.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, time and arrangements to be announced later.
 WERNER--Karl Werner, B7, died at his home, g Elizabeth street, last night. He was born in Germany. He was machinist and was formerly employed at the Waterbury Mfg. Co. MT. Werner was & member of the German Lutheran church and of the Red Men.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs Minna Kunde Werner; two sons, Dr. John w., of Jonesboro, Ark, and Dr. Erwin K, of New York; three daughters, Miss Alice Marie, of this city, Miss Minna C., of New York and Mrs. Allen Hall, of West Hart ford; three grandchildren; two brothers, John Werner of Germany: and Ludwig of Brooklyn, N. r.; two slsters, Mrs. Pauline Schuff, of Ger many, and Mrs. Franklin Griedcr of North Bergen, N. J.
 Funeral services Thursday at 3:3t o'clock at the home. Burial will bt in old Pine Grove cemetery. Rev Martin Lorenz will officiate. Friends may call at the home tomorrow afterno l and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
PLANS FOR BRIDGE

WhSIllIlkL LUIl, MhTCu If -- NOEI - Plans for a bridge to be constructed by the City of Boston across Chelsea Creek between East Boston and Chelsea were approved today by the War department.
 by one brother, Charles of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Painter and Ethel Johnson of this city.
 Private funeral services will be held from the Alderson Funeral Home, Rev. Theodore Bobilin off, ciating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday even. ing between and o'clock.
 PETERSON -- Jean Peterson, IA months old daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Walter (O'NeilD Peterson, died this morning at the home of her par ents, 55 Catherine avenue.
 Besides her parents she is sur vivcd by ono brother, Walter, Jr., and one sister, Dorothy Peterson.
 The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon 2 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
CARD OF THANKS
MAaAEs

Months mind mnss of requiem will be celebrated Thurs day morning, at $500 o'clock. at sL Tkenas Church. for the rspoas If shs soul of the iats William Bagiey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

Only 271,O00 persons in England were affected by labor disputes last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

JOHNSON-Lyman Russell John son, 2l, son of James and Cathryn Ashfield Johnson, died this morning at his home 28 Plaza avenue.
 Besides his parents he Is survived
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
DIED

 CHEER--In this city, March 24th. l13G. Thomas Henry Greer, Of 37 Virginia Ave. Funeral arrange neutB later. from AlderBon Funeral Home. 70 Central Ave. JOHNSOS---fn this city, March 24th. 1886, Lyman Russell Johnson, of 2B Plaza Ave. Funeral will be pri- vate, from Aldsrson Funeral Home 70 Central Ave.
 PETERSON--fn this city, March 24 tD3g, Jean Peterson, of 5b Gather Inc Ave. Funeral Wednesday 1f- tcrnoon, at 2:00 o'clock, from Null vile Funeral Home. 270 West Main St. Burial In Calvary cemetery swEENEy--In Merlden, March 24th I93G. James r.. Sweeney, of no Hobart s., Jeriden. Funeral Fri- day morning, ht b,30 o'clock, from no Hobart St., heriden, 10 9t. Eoac'a Church. Burial in St. Pa tricks cemetery, Meridsn.
 CARD OF THANKS
 We wish to thank our many relatlves, friend and neiEhborB. es- pecially the Finishing Room and Inc Rolling Mn Of the American Brass Co.,, the Tag Room of the Waterbury Buckle Co, and the Screw and Automatic Screw Depts. Of Bcovllrs. for their kindness and sympathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father. Cor nelius Griffin.
 (BiRnedD
 The GRIFFIN FAMILY.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-17
LITTLE DIFFERENCE
SHOULD C. OPP. WIN
- ass7sss@- ,-,..,
Norman Thomas Says Re-
publicans and Demo
Gratis Very Close Akin
By LESLIE EICHEL
Central Press Staff Writer

New York, Jan. II. = Norman
Thomas twice Socialist candidate for
president of the United States, is the
keenest observer of politics this writ
err knows. Since Thomas realizes Ne
cannot be elected, he utilities his
speaking tours throughout the nation
to gather facts, to dig beneath the
surface And since he probably has
the broadcast intelligence of any man
in American political life, coupled
with strong sense Of justice, his
views often forecast trends long be-
fore they are observable to the jaun-
diced political eye.
Thomas is no politician. Thomas is
a humoriSt, an intellectual, one who
shrinks from excuses of power. His
faith in the development of all pco-
pies through education remains I'm
shaken. The Communists have ridi-
culed his willingness to wait. They
have been hammering at him inces-
sanity, which may spell his doom.
They are for an immediate united
'front.'" rather than in concentra-
ton camp later"
But Thomas, an Ohioan, a graduate
of Princeton and of Union Theologi-
cal seminary, an ordained minister
has a thorough faith that knowledge
will save the day for the Americans.
At times it seems a grim faith, as
new demagogues or fanciful schemes
arise, but it is an enduring faith. He
probably will not live to see the day.
NOMINEE?
Whom does Thomas foresee as the
Republican nominee
The chances favor Governor ALT M.
LandOn of Kansas.
Hoover and Borah will kill each
other off. Hover has no chance of
nomin alton. But Hoover has power
He will make himself felt. AS Hoover
and Borah fight it out, Landon or
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-17
British Royal Research
Ship Discovery II Finds
Explorers in Ice
Locked Bay
LONG SILENCE DUE
TO DAMAGED RADIO
Were Comfortably En-
camped in Frozen Wastes
After Dropping from Sight
on Take-Off for Polar Ross
Seas Last November %
From Ships Base

London, Jan. II (AP)-A
British relief expedition flash
ed back from the Antarctic to-
dav word Of the dramatic rescue
Of Lincoln Ellsworth and Her
bert Hollick-Kenyon. long lost
explorers, found alive and we'll
in the frozen wastes of Little
America.
Ate PIERCING the ica-locked bay
Of Whales. British Royal Research
shin located the American Ellsworth
and the Canadian Hollick-HenyOn.
safely landed there. having lost their
fuel on a bold projected flight across
the south polar regions.
Ellsworth has been taken acoard
The ship Discovery II, which wireless
cd the colonial office late today. The
me sage said:
ships party returned with Ells-
worth January 16."
Tho explorers long silence was due
10 a damaged radio transmitter. the
British government colonial office an
uouuCcd.
The landing party from Discovery
II finally found them comfortably
cncampcd on the base of the great ice
barrier.
Not since they took off November
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-17
Great Scandal of
Stavisky Convlcts
Nine of 20 Tried

Paris. Jan. IL (AP)-France's
great Stavisky scandal closed to-
day with conviction of only nine
of the 20 defendants accused Oh
completely in the vast sWlndle'
which resulted i'm riOting in the
streets of Paris and overthrow OF
a French cabinet.
Madame ArIette Stavisky, WI
dow of the swindler, and ten 9TH
ers of the 20 defendants were ac-
quilted of the charges OF COM
plicity i'm the $1O,OOO,OOO fraud.
"Extenuating Circumstances
were found in the cases of all
those convicted, except Gustave
Tissier, manager of the Bayonne
Municipal Pawn Shop. His con-
fessi0n broke the case, and sent
Stavisky fleeing to the mountain
cabin where he died of a pistol
wound. described by police as
self-infIicted.
Those convicted included:
Joseph CARAT, member of the
Chamber of Deputies, and for
mer mayor of BayOne, where
Stavisky established his munich
pal pawn shop.
General Joseph Bardi de Four
tOH charged with lending his
name to Stavisky's enterprise.
CASTOR BOnnaure, member Of
inc Chamner Of Oenntirr,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-17
Produces What He Calls
Confidential Records of
Congressional Lib
rary as Proof
ANSWERS CONNALLY
ATTACK UPON HIM
Calls Texans Speech "Flow
of Brilliant Gutter Eng
lish'; Connally Keeps His
Seat During Bitter Invec-
tive Hurled by Munitions
Committee Head -

WasIiingtoh, Jan. 17.-(AP)-
Defending his charge that Wood
row Wilson classified" the record
Of the World War, Senator Nyc,
Republican, North Dakota, today
characterized as a "flOW of bril-
liant gutter English" the attack
made upon him yesterday by SEN
atOr Connally, Democrat, Texas.
Conally had accused the North Da-
kotan, chairman of the Senate NUM-
lions Committee, of Insulting Will
sons memory without any justifica-
tiOn.'
Taking the floor before one of the
largest galleries of the session, the
youthful munitions investigator as
serted he had expected earlier" the
concentration of efforts to end the
committees work, since it dealt with
gun-makers, poison gas dealers, ship
builders" and others with large in
fluence."
Connally kept to his chair, listen
ing gravely most of the time, but oc-
casionally grinning as he heard Nye
refer to his description or some COM
mittee actions as coarse and insult
ing"
Repeating his contention that Will
son and his secretary of state "fal-
sified,' Nye held up private papers OF
Lansing which he said be obtained
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