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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
Protestant Schools
 Commencement Soon
Weekday Religion Classes to Graduate Thursday
 Evening-PupIs to Present Original Play

The Weekly schools of Religion, sponsored by the Waterbury Council of Religious Education will close their sixth year Thursday, May 28, with graduation exercises at Daven- port hall in the Second Congrega- tional church. The program will in- clude an original play by Q group fro mthe graduating classes of the i've instruction centers. Bunker Hill, St. Johns parish house, Mill Plain, the North End and South Water bury. The play will be coached jointly by Mrs. Edwin H. Angevine and Mrs. Percival E. Dixon, super visor of the Schools of Religion. Special music will be furnished by 8 Junior Choir under the direction of Miss Kay HotchkisS. Rev. Dr. John c. Walker will address the graduating class.
 Following the program, the grad- uates, their parents, friends and teachers will enjoy an informal re- ception in the church parlors. Mrs. Willis I. Blakeslee is chairman of arrangements. Many will enjoy once more the exhibit of work done this year by all the grades, @ feature in charge of Mrs. P. A. Marggraff. Mrs. Lester Doolittle will have oversight of the decorations.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in the work of the schools of religion, whether they have children participating in the program or not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
MORE HIGHWAY
 JOBS AWARDED

Commissioner John A. Macdonald announced today the awarding of six road jobs, bids for which were received on March IS, March 30. April 20 and May Il. The awards are as follows:
 Town of Putnam: 4,874 feet of Colprovia on Grove and South Main streets to M. A. Gammino Construc- ton company, Providence, R. I.
 Town of Durham: l2O42 feet of waterbound macadam on the Foot Hills and Coe roads, to D. Arrigoni, Middletown.
 Town of Danbury: 5,l03 feet of reinforced concrete on White street to New Haven Road Construction company, New Haven.
 Towns of Stamford and New Ca- naan: 22,941 feet of grading and drainage on the Merritt Parkway from Guinea road to Penus street to Osborn-Barnes company, Danbury.
 Town of Granby: 2,145 feet of wa- terbound macadam on Mountain road to Edward Natale, Torrington.
 Town of Roxbury: 100 feet of loose gravel approaches on Fanny Fill road and 13,8Ol feet of rolled bank run gravel on Painter Ridge, River and Squires roads to Hy-Way Con- struction company, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
ELks To Present National CoLors
 To Lithuanian-American Vets
Professor AIeksis Chosen By New Federation; SO-
 dality Services

Carmel Holy Name society team and the representatives of the 1tam club. The contest will hold forth on June End beginning at 6 o'clock and will bep layed at the Town Plot playground at Vail and Seymour streets.
 Other initial games drawn will feature the Duces A. o. and the 1tam Juniors, the K. of L. club and Falcons, and the Chipman A. 0. vs St J.oseph's Holy Name society.
 Offlcial scorers appointed were Thomas Panelli, Louis GrellA and Frank Santoro. Empires will be made at the next meeting to take place on next Friday at o'clock.
 In addition to the soft ball game carded on the opening date there will be Q concert to be given by the park department hand under the direction of Cosmo Vendetti. The band will number 37 musicians. Efforts are now being made to se- cure the assistance of prominent citizens to do the pitching and re- ceiving honors in order that the opening be official at every detail.
 Dance Tonight
 Tn ethird annual dance to be given by the Brewers Union local csi126, will be held tonight at thS Green street hall at which time music will beprovided by Frank Ro- llano and his Ambassadors. Daylc- ing will start at 8:30 o'clock and sev- eral door prizes will be awarded. The committee in charge is headed by Gal Kerwin who is being assisted by Louis Dreher, Jr., William Me. nancy, Vernon Peacock and George Weihn. The public will be wei. comed.
 Old Timers Favored
 Tomorrow will mark the opening of summer activities for the Mt. Carmel Holy Name society when the married and single mems baseball teams meet ct Brassco park In Q game scheduled to begin at 1:45 o'clock. The benedicts are inclined to rely on the belief that the ex- RSAAOkASS 81nAS0 wAA6VuSAA WkACA AAOkV advanced years will carry them through, but nevertheless have stocked up on liniment.
 This department is informed by carrier pigeon that Ambrose Maggi will come out of retirement to pitch for the Old Timers on condition that Frankie Place get behind the bat. The Bachelors will show Pat Russo, America Maggi and several other hurlers with Ralph Cap- paletti as thme starting receiver. It will be @ case of every man for him- self when the game begins and sev. eral cases of another description after it is finished, all at the exc pense of the losers. No non-playera or "benchers" can participate in thA latter event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
SOCIAL WORKERS SET CONVENTION
Mrs. VerdOn and Mrs. Camp to Represent City
 in New Jersey Sunday

Mrs. Margaret Verdon, head of the local department of public well fare, Mrs. Mary D. Camp of the same department, will be present for some of the sessions of the 63rd annual national conference of social workers in Atlantic City the entire week beginning May 24.
 Mrs. Verdon will attend some ses- sions during the latter part of the week and Mrs. Camp will attend some of the sessions earlier in the week. Other members of the staff will also be present at some of the seminars as part of the conference during the week.
 Rev. Monsignor Robert F. Keegan, director of Catholic charities in New York city, will deliver the open ing address Sunday. Monday the conference will be addressed by Mayor LaGuardia of New York City on political science and social work. Tuesday the convention will be addressed by P. T. Moon, profess sor of international relations at New York University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
St. Mary's Hospital
 To Lose 20 Students
Commencement Address Thursday to Be Delivered By
 New Haven Clergyman Glass Play Monday Night

TWenty-nine student nurses will be graduated from the St. Mary's hospital training school at exercises to be conducted next Thursday night at the nurses home on South Elm street. Rev. John Reilly of St. Ann's of Highwood, New Haven, will de- liver the address to the graduates mad a program of music will be pre- sented by the Student Nurses Chor- al club under the direction of Mrs. John B. Delaney.
 The exercises will climax @ week of preparation which begins this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with a dress rehearsal for graduates. Mem bers of the class will present the Rachel Brothers play "Old Lady 31" Monday night. Directed by Miss Margaret Keane, the play is a cofn- edy in prologue in three acts.
 Members of the cast are as fol- lows: "Angie", Gertrude McLarney; Abe, Marie Barbieri; Nancy, |, Margaret Whelan; "Abigail', Mary Phalen; Mrs. Romans, Nathalia Morgan; "Blossy", Eileen Morton; Sara Jane", Marguerite Shea; Mary" Lillian Hayden; John, Mary Keefe; Samuel Derby, Kath- leen Keane; Mike, Eunice Litsky.
 Tuesday evening the school ban quet will be held, followed by Class Day exercises. Catherine Donahue will read the class prophecy and Marguerite Shea the Class Will. The class of '37 will present a minstrel show The class tea sponsored by the hospital aid society under the direction of Mrs. Joseph McGinnis, president, and other officers, will be given for graduates Wednesday night. A program of music will be presented during the tea.
 Communion Services
 Thursday morning the class will attend mass in the chapel at 6:3O o'clock and receive Holy Commun- ion. Rev. John Connor, chaplain of the hospital, will celebrate the mass, which will be followed by a com munion breakfast The graduation exercises will be held that evening at 8:30 o'clock.
 The class dance will be held at the Nurses home Friday night with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
WILL OF NICOLA
 PALOMBA FILED
Prominent Italian Resident Left Assets Valued
 at $S,135

An estate of $S,l35 was left by the late Nicola Palomba, prominent lo- cal Italian resident, according to ar inventory of assets filed with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court this morning. Real estate makes up the bulk of the estate.
 MT. Palomba, who died March 28th, had been resident of Wa terbury for many years. He was af- filiated with several Italian Amer ican societies and leader among those of Italian descent in this city.
 The inventory lists property on Bank street at $6,450. Other land is valued as follows: Jackson street, $500; Geddes Terrace, $l00; in Wa tertown, $50; and another parcel of land in Watertown, $35.
 Four bonds of the Kingdom of Italy are valued in all at $1,000. A life insurance policy is also valued at $1,000.
 Bettina Palomba, 8 daughter, is executor of the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

Elks, 1t was announced today by the arrangements committee. Attorney General Daly's address, as is the an- nual custom will deal with patriot ism.
 Recipient of the flag this year will be the newly-formed Sylvester Stokes post number 6, American Lithuanion Legion of World War Veterans. Ex-Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile will present the flag.
 Detective Lieutenant William Pol- lard Is chairman of the Flag Day committee. Other members are Dr. Mortimer O'Hara, Dr. George Leon- ard, William Shanahan and At- torney Albert Hummel. The exer- cises will be held at the Elks' club on West Main street. The complete program will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
LEGION ARRANCES
 TRIBUTE TO DEAD
Four Hundred Graves of Vets to Be Decorated
 Today, Tomorrow

Today and Sunday members of the American Legion, under the di- rection of Wallace J. Inglis, chair man of the graves registration com mittee, will undertake to decorate 400 World War veterans graves in various cemeteries. Last year about $50 graves were decorated by the Legion. This organization is the only veterans group which decorateS graves of World War veterans, re- gardless of any utilization the de- ceased veteran might have had with other organizations.
 The Legion has been conducting this program yearly since 1920. 4 potted plant and small American flag will be placed on the grave oi each veteran, and on the graves oi former members of the local Amer clan Legion a bronze marker will be placed. Assisting MT. Inglis in the work will be Irving Waldo, James Gill and Edward Koosa.
 The chairman pointed out that each year, through no fault of tho American Legion, some graves can not be located. He therefore wishes relatives of veterans whose graves have not been decorated by Mon- day, to get in touch with Louvaine Fox, steward at the Legion home who will supply them with a plant and flag. They are also advised tc leave the marker number in order to prevent a recurrence of the mat ter.
 Topples will go on sale here today and continue tomorrow. ThcIe will be no street sale then until Thurs day, at which time the veterans will solicit until Memorial day. The sale of peoples in the schools will start Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
HOLC INSTITUTES
 3FORECLOSURES

Three foreclosure suits were filed in superior court here today. Two of the actions are brought by the Home Owners Loan Corp.
 The HOLC asks damages of $l9,- 900 and foreclosure against John Anderson of Middlebury and others. Property on Chapman avenue is named.
 The HOLC asks damages of $6,OOO and foreclosure against Thomas La- Initola of this city. Property on Fairview street is named.
 Tn thes other action, the Water bury Savings Bank asks Q judgment against the Province of A; elino lodge. number 30e. O. F. D. I. Build- ing Fund. Inc. Property on Bank street is named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

Favale, Grace Marie Rossi, Henry Masi, Lucia A. Mattarazzo, Oreste Arcari, Ray Laviano and Albert Sasso. Dance routines were present. ed by Lucille Colucci, Doris Brown, Lucy Grappone. Josephine Giannelli, Andrew Lampron, Helen PaderewslSi and Alice Bergamo.
 A vocal duet was presented by Phyllis Esposito and Henry Masi and Betty DiMeo entertained with accordion selections. Song and dance numbers were offered by Josephine Abbondandolo. Irene Johnson and Catherine Mastrianno. The end men were Steve Ferrucci and Felix Guar ini. The plano accompanists were Madeline Bergamo and Helen Man cini. John sforza directed and Peter DiLeo was master of cere- monies. DiPietro's orchestra played for the dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
SALVATION ARMY
 COLLECTS $4,55O

The Salvation Army Drive total now stands at $4,550.l5, according to the report this morning by the campaign treasurer, Thomas F.. Moore.
 Yesterdays return totalled slight ly more than $500 and included in the reports received were those of the employees committee in the fol- lowing placs: Blake & Johnson Co.,, $27.70; General Manufacturing Co.,, Oakville Pin Division, $l9l. .45; Wa terbury Button O., $22.95; Water bury City Hall, $l18.50.
 M. J. Dunn, when making his report for the city hall, said, Our collection thus far is 500 percent better than last year, when only $20.0O came from the employees. This is just our first report. There will be quite a little more to follow"
 John Visscher, when making the report of the drive in the Oakville division of the Scovill Manufactur- ing Co.,, said, "Our employees very willingly gave to the Army's ap- peal, everyone seeming to appreci- ate the good work being done by the Army"
 The campaign will, at the request of numerous committees who have not completed their activities, be continued throughout the coming week, during which time the com- mittees are hopeful of putting the Army's appeal over the top. It is still necessary for all the Army's many friends, who have not yet contributed to the campaign, to add their names to the long list of con- tributors in order that the success of the effort will be assured.
 Donations to the fund may be sent to the Appeal Treasurer, Thomas r. Moore. at the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

None would permit his name to be used in direct quotation and of a group of five queried, only one would consent to express an opinion. Four others excused themselves on the grounds that they would pre- fer to give the matter more thought. On the promise that his name would not be used, one physician said he concurred with the opinion of Dr.. Murdock.
 HospltalizatiOn Advised
 pr. Murdock's comment came dur. ing the course of an address last Wednesday at one of the sessions of the society's convention and has aroused considerable discussion in both medical and legal circles. He urged that physicians called in to examine alleged intoxicated persons .'avail themselves of standard hos- pitalization practices to determine sobriety."
 If 6 doctor believes the accused is not drunk, he should hospitalize the person, Dr. Murdock declared, and determine the amount of alcohol in his spinal fluid and blood, and if these deternhinations are within normal range, the physician should go to court and so testify.
 Local Angle
 The subject is of particular inc terest locally in view of several close cases recently tried in the local courts. In one recent case a man accused of drunken driving was freed in spite of police testimony when several witnesses said that he had been made i'll by eating oysters .At c party and that his condition when arrested was the result of the illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
FIREMEN ANSWER
 SIX ALARMS HERE

Six alarms were answered by firemen yesterday. They included calls for two automobile fires, three brush fires and a false alarm. An alarm last night at 7:30 o'clock was answered by six companies of fire- men who went to the stage en- trance of the Palace theater on Brook street 10 find that the fire was in a car owned by Frank Don- ovan, of 356 South Main stret. Brush fires were on the property of John Horan, Alexander avenue. at 2:08 o'clock; Brass City Paper Co., Lydia street, 3:24 o'clock: and Nuhn 6E Nuhn, 6T0 Willow street, at 6:SS o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

music by DiPietro's orchestra. Fol- lowing is the list of graduates:
 Graduates
 Kathleen A. O'Neil, Sarah E. O'Neil, Germaine B. Arcand, Mary L. Crane, Bertha A. Pratt, Rose T. Reilly, Helen c. Laskowski, Ger trude A. McLarney, Eileen L. Mor- ton, Margaret Russo, Lillian K. Hay den, Marie o. Barbieri, Mary E. Keefe, Margaret A. Whelan, Mar garet A. Driscoll, Mary V. Antonac- ci, Berminda M. Lamas, Eleanor M. Fitzgerald, Mary G. Bigham, Kath- crime E. Keane, Mary A. Dalton, Mildred 0. Tierney, Marguerite A. Shea, Mary E. Phelan, Catherine E. Donahue, Rita P. Prior, Nathalia B. Morgan, Eunice J. Litsky, Catherine M. Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
NEW VITAMIMIzED MINERAL OIL FOR
 CONSTIPATION

A new mineral oil product contain ing Vitamins A. D. & F. is dis tinct advance in constipation rem edIes. Many laxatives, even though mild, are known to detract from the vitanin balance of your system, and thus eventually weaken lt. VITA A-MIN-OL, this new remedy, not only does not detract from the natural vitamin balance but instead supplies these three essential vita mins, then passes through the tract. removing only waste matters. Strengthens and tones. Tasteless and pleasant. Large bottle at Introductory price of 79c. Ask US about it. For sale at all Drug Stores of Waterbury Drug gist's Association, in Naugatuck at Naugatuck Drug and in Thomaston at Latimer's Drug Store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
WATER PAGEANT GIVEN BY GIRLS
Crosby NatatOrium Gal- Iery Filled-Life Say.
 ing Demonstrated

Extra seats had to be procured to take care of the many persons who filled the Crosby pool gallery last evening for the annual water pageant, "A Visit from King Nep- ture," presented by the Crosby High School Girls Athletic association under the general direction of Miss Florence Turnbell.
 The play was written and planned by three girls from the high school group, Betsy Shattuck, Florence Bennett and Doris DiLorenzo. The pageant also included @ fashion show, @ number of competitive events and lite-saving demonstra- tions.
 In the competitive events Helene Welch won the 20-yard left side stroke dash, and Arlene ODonnell won the back crawl stroke dash. The breast stroke race was won by Helen Mahoney and the back Sculling race was won by Barbara Chamberlain. Janet Brown won the crawl stroke. Myrtle Chatfleld the single overarm stroke, and Betsy Shattuck the right side stroke. The free stroke race was won by Betty Simons, of the alumnae group and a shorter free stroke race was taken by Corrine Hickox. Crosby won the relay race with the alumnae.
 Ruth Miller and Helen Welch won the tandem backsculling race, and Ruth Hough and Doris Caffrey won the tandem back crawl race.
 The pageant closed with a scene called "l936" illuminated by can- dies and with music accompaniment.
 The girls in the parade of old bathing suits furnished good deal of amusement, and the dernonstra. ton of first aid and safety in the water was followed with keen in- terest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
ITALIAN GROUPS
 STAGE MINSTREL
Adult and Juvenile Enter tainers Please Bucking-
 ham Crowd

The first annual revue and dance of the Italian American Federation of Societies and clubs in Bucking- ham hall last night was largely at- tended. The entertainers included both adults and children. The set- ting was a Venetian one. The vocal soloists were Mary Picolo, John Grappone, Etta Bresnahan, Mary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
SCHOOL CHESSMEN
 OPEN STATE PLAY
Undefeated Crosby High Team in Tourney Today
 at Central Y

Come of the best high school chess players in the state started in tho state championship this morn Ing at the Central Y. M. c. A. The entirt west lobby was devoted to wis., ting high school entrants.
 Aubrey Hills and Ross Chamber ain of the Crosby faculty are en- tering their undefeated Crosby team. Tho team includes Captain George Wright, Alfred Green, John Perham, Lewis Stanley, Elmer Baxter, Daniel Shiller and Nathaniel Wolozin.
 Leon Cash, principal of Chester
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

High school, will bring Armand and Laymon Watrous, Harold and Amy Stoll, Arthur Nye, Philip Maas, Conrad Manville and Fred Cotton. Frank M. Ham, caculty ad- visor of the Bassick High school club. Bridgeport, will bring his team including Kondrasko, Shapiro, Kap- Ian, Kennel and Covitt.
 Loomis school Is sending John Rogers and Donald Anderson to rep- resent them.
 The tournament committee in charge comprises: Leon Cash, Chester; Frank M. Ham. Bridge port, and Alfred Green, Waterbury, Plans will be made during the day for a team tournament in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
LOCAL DELEGATION
 AT P. o. BANQUET

Several members of the local postofEice staff will attend Q post ofIice supervisors meeting held to- night at Hartford under the aus pices of the Hartford group. Post master William Rankin of Hartford will be toastmaster at the dinner at the Hotel Bond at c o'clock. Inc cluded in the Waterbury group are Postmaster Charles A. Babin. Charles Platt. John !. oullter and Edgar Dwyeg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
CANADIAN LEGION
 MEETS TOMORROW

All prospective members of the local chapter of the Canadian Legion have been invited to attend an organization meeting at the rooms of the British War Veterans, 95 Bank street, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Many men from Wac terbury and nearby towns who served with the British forces dur ing the World War are expected to attend. The meeting will be the second organization gathering held, and leaders expect that the group will be formally organized and rec ceive 8 charter within the next few weeks.
 Pounded 10 years ago. The Cana dian Legion has grown with cOn- siderable rapidity in the Dominion and in this country. Those who served in any branch of the British service during the war are eligible for membership.
 Among the aims of the oTganiza-l ton are those of seeking penslons| and grants for veterans. their widows and dependents. peFpstuat-| ing the memory of departed come Fades. and caring for feIlow-veter~ ans who might be in meeA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
INDIAN POW WOW
 TO BE HELD TODAY

Harold Tantaquldgeon of Mohe- gan hill. Norwich, descendant of the early Connecticut Indians. will pre- sent a program of Indian lore to boys from all parts of the state at the r. M. c. q. camp at Smiths pond tn WatertoWn this afternoon.
 Chief Tantaquldegeon is well qualified to tell of the history Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

bership and their wives who now constitute the local post auxiliary, will meet at designated places and make the trip in private cars.
 Sodallty Breakfast
 More than 300 members of St. Joseph's Children of Mary Sodality will march in a white yelled pro- cession to the church tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock where the entire group will receive the sacra- ment and later attend the annual communion breakfast to be held at the parish hall. The activities of the morning will be followed at 2:S0 o'clock with Q reception for new members to be held in the church. The general program of the day will be conducted according to the die rection of Sister William of the Holy Ghost Order, who is spiritual head of the society.
 Mrs. Harris Speaker
 The principal speaker to be heard following the breakfast will be Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris of New Ha- ven, a native of this city. Mrs. Harris was recently reappointed vice-president of the State Central Democratic Committee and in addi- ton to political affiliations has been active in other fields for the past several years.
 Other speakers to be heard will include Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, Rev. John J. Kripas, Rev. A. Edward Gradeck, Miss Anna Jankauslas, sodality president: Miss Mary Kim nane, R. N.. of the Waterbury Health Department; Alexander J. Aleksis, and John W. Stokes. The entertainment features will be pro- vided by st. Joseph's Fife and Drum Corps. Members of the corps will also assist about the hall.
 Directors of the 6odality have rec quested that all girls planning to at- tend the breakfast or receive the sacrament with the unit, meet ct the club rooms at T:30 o'clock.