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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
No License-SlOO

Pleading nolo contendere to 8 charge of selling securities with out a license, Milton Pilalas, 40, of 235 West 46th street. New York. was fined $l00 and costs, and given a jail sentence of 60 days, sentence suspended, when arraign- ed before Judge John F. Me- Grath in city court today.
 Pilalas was arrested several weeks ago by Lieut.. Detective Will liam Pollard, following an inves- tigation by the state banking de- patment and the issuance of a warrant by the city court prosecu- tor. The case had been contin- ued till today.
 The state charged that Pilalas was selling shares of stock in the Humbolt Mines Corp, without having secured a state license. He was allegedly selling escrow stock in the mining company to resi- dents of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
SUMMER STREET
 RESIDENT DIES
Mrs. Carmela Gerardi Suc= Cunlbs to Brief Ill-
 ness Today

Mrs. Carmela (NolD Gerardi, GA, one of the city's. most widely known Italian residents, died this morning at her home, 38 Summer street after a brief illness. She was a native of Italy but came to this country forty years ago making her home in this city since that time. Mrs. Gerardi was the mother of a large family to whom her devotion was the foremost thing in life. She had a host of friends and &C., quaintances and her many neigh bors will be deeply grieved to learn of her death. She was communi- cant of Our Lady of Lourdes church and was an enthusiastic supporter in the undertakings of the parish. The interest of others was always in her mind and her charitable nature had endeared her to many with whom she had been associated.
 Mrs. Gerardi is survived by her husband, Frank; five sons, William and Daniel Gerardi, proprietors of the Gerardi barber shop; Vincent and Leonard of this city and Gerardo of Hartford; five daughters Mrs. Alexander Nora of Hart ford; Mrs. James Rosa of New Ro- chelle; Mrs. Pasquale Martino of Oakville and Albina and Angela Gerardi of this city, one brother, Vito Noli of this city, and one sis ter, Mrs. Rocco Loffredo of Ossin- ing, N. Y.
 The body was removed to the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Roach To Address
 Holy Name Society
Police Superintendent to Explain Organization of Ac
 cident Squad d-Earbenders' Banquet Tonight

Superintendent of Police William J. Roach will address a meeting of the St. Francis Xavier's Holy Name society at the parish hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. The purpose and accomplishments of the police ac- cident squad will be explained by Superintendent Roach.
 In previous announcement, 1t was stated that the meeting had been postponed to one week from tomorrow night. The postponement, which was to have been due to the forty-hours devotion which opens tomorrow at St. Francis Xaviers church, has been found unneces- sary. Edward Curley of the program committee of the society is round- ing out the course of events for to- morrow night.
 Earbenders
 A banquet-plentiful will be par taken by the Earbenders at the community house tonight. Arrange ments have been made for the serv- ing of a complete corned beef and cabbage supper to the members of the club and several invited guests. The supper will be served at 2 o'clock. John Tehan heads the ar- arrangements committee, assisted by Ralph Ruggles, Tom Conway and James Kelliher.
 Dances Successful Success marked two dances which were sponsored by Washington Hill groups last night. Almost 100 cou- pies attended the first annual dinner-dance of the Gents of the Hill at Wright's Inn, Plainville. A large crowd was also present at the benefit dance and entertainment given at Doolittle alley hall last night by casting shop employees for a brother employe.
 Cake Sale
 A cake sale sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Troop 37, St. Francis par ish, opened at the parish hall this morning. The opening climaxed a week of preparation by the com mittee. Proceeds of the sale will be used to buy Christmas baskets for distribution to needy families of the parish.
 Church Observation
 Forty-hour ceremonies will be opened at St. Francis Xavier's church tomorrow with a procession of children at the Il o'clock mass. The period will be concluded Tues day morning with 8 similar cere- mony. Special church services will be observed during the period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Brought Back

Returned here last night follow ing his unsuccessful attempt to fight extradition from New York state, Ferdinand Laudisi, 40. of Lorimer street, Brooklyn, N. r., was given a continuance to the 29th when arraigned in city court today on 8 charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. E
 Laudisi allegedly secured the sum of $184 from the Loggia P. Avellino, local Italian society, in June. 1881, by using false pre- tenses. His counsel, Attorney John Membrino. hinted this morn ing that he will cite the statute of limitations in defense of Lau- disi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
SPOTLIGH7ING ---- Brass City News
Honesty!

The honesty of Constantine Della-Pietro, an employe or Steve's market on South Main street is all that saved Mrs. Ed ward Fisher of 87 Ives street from experiencing a very dismal Christmas. Mrs. Fisher dropped a purse, containing $126, and other occasionals, on the floor of the store, while making purchases there. Discovery of the loss was not realized by Mrs. Fisher until she returned to her home.
 Her fear was without grounds, however, for the valiant Mir. Della -Pietro had retrieved the purse from the floor of the store, and upon identifying the owner through cards and papers in 1t, immediately set about notifying her of the find. Needless to say, Mrs Fisher rewarded the honest gentleman, both naonetarily and with warm praise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
INJURED DRIVER
 OBTAINS AWARD
Loses First Claim for Com pensation, Successful
 in Second Attempt

Having been denied verdict against the Sears-Roebuck Co. by both the common pleas court and the supreme court of errors, Will liam J. Hoard, of 28 Par Place filed a ckompensation claim against the Hathaway Express Co. in finding and award signed today by Com missioner James M. Lynch is grant, ed the sum of $405 in settlement of his claim.
 Hoarde, who received cut on the arm while cleaning out the back yard of the Sears-Roebuck com- pary entered suit in the common pleas court. In reality he was work ing for the Hathaway Express who was sub-contracted to Sears-Roe- buck. At the direction of Judge Miles F. .McNiff, the jury returned verdict in favor of the defendant and an appeal was taken. Judge McNiff was upheld by the decision of the supreme court of errors, and Hoard was advised to make appli- cation for compensation.
 An award OI S4Uo TOT ~ per CeIlC loss of the use of the arm is made by Commissioner Lynch in his finding. The sum represents pay ments of $9 for 45 weeks, but pay ment will be in lump sum through Attorney Michael V. Blansfield, counsel for Hoarde throughout his fight for damages.
 Previous to this lump sum award and also to the court litigations, Hoarde had received compensation of $9 weekly during the period of his total disability which was from August 28, 1885 to June 10, 1886. At that time he had attained max imum recovery and the question of specific injury arose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Behind The Lines
Wilson Post

Members of the William Wilson post, American Legion, will be in attendance at the installation ceremonies of the Canadian Legion on Sunday afternoon. The members voted to attend the in- stallation at a meeting last eve- ming.
 Finance Officer William Thomp- son represented the post at the district meeting on December 9 in East Haven. He was also pres ent at the special unemployment session held at the Town Hall be- fore the regular meeting of the district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Hebrew Institute
 Observes Chanukah
Arranges Special Sunday Afternoon Progranr- -Ad- dress, Musical Program Feature Annual Exercises

The annual Chanukah program of the Waterbury Hebrew Institute hall will be presented tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. The institute hall will be y.le scene of the exer- cises. Chanukah, Feast of Lights, began last Tuesday and ends next Tuesday evening. Jacob Kosowsky, chairman of the institutes board of education, will open the program and J. Enowich will deliver the ad- drcss of welcome after which Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf will give his annual message. Chanukah food will be distributed by committee headed by Mrs. Samuel Matzkin.
 Present Play
 .A play entitled Children of Jeru- salem" will be one of the features of the program. The children in the cast are under the instructions of Sol Brown and Miss Paulette Wolo- gin. William Kramer, Belle Horen- bein, Morton Tarr, Irving Swirsky and Shirley Schnierer will give re- citations in Hebrew and Yiddish and the Chanukah candles will be lit by Jack Kaplan. A candle and flag march and song will be pre- sented by Henya Sheinkopf, Ruth Klasner, Gilbert Rimer, Anita Saff- ran, Esther Kunofsky, Lawrence Shapiro, Henrietta Winkler, Miriam Baltim and Allan Goldman.
 Chorus
 .Chanukah and other songs will be sung by c chorus consisting of Asnah Shiller, Anita Rudnick, Anita Saffran, Esther KunofsIy, Henri- etta Winkler, Ruth Solomon, Asnah Atkins, Miriam Winkler, Shirley Schnierer, Rose Oberstein, Norman Rosenbaum, Oscar Mailman, Alvin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
NEW CIGAR FIRM
 ORGANIZING HERE
James J. Hennessey Co. to Manufacture Special
 Products

A new Waterbury manufactured cigar, which will be known as the "Jas. J. Hennessey" cigar, will be placed on the market Monday morning. The new cigar is the product of the James J. Hennessey Cigar Co, now located at 1915 West Main street. MT. Hennessey and his assistant, Joseph DeLuca, were both formerly associated with the Cum ningham Go. of New Haven for several years and are well known throughout the state.
 The "Jas. J. Hennessey" will be made here in the city in modern, spacious plant which, when subject to inspection. dispells the notion that all cigar factories are untidy places.
 The product will be hand and union made. Employment will be given soem fifteen to twenty men within the next six months as a re- suit of the opening of the new fac- tory here.
 The cigar will be made up of four brands. There will be two Ave- cent brands, one ten and one i've pack. The company will distribute throughout the state and expect to put out g cigar that will be we'll worth trying.
 Mir. Hennessey. manager of the new concern, is q well known Wa terburian who has been associated with various civic activities for many years. He Is a member of the organization committee of Matta- tuck council. Boy Scouts of Amer lea, and is also chairman Of the Diocesan committee on Scouting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12

Reiner, David Goldman, Herman Sachin, Morton Tarr, Milton Kadish Franklyn Litsky, Alvin Moskowitz, Melvin Katzinan, Aaron Marvin and Herman Solomon.
 Cast
 The children in the cast of Children of Jerusalem" are Ar mold Shiller, Bernard Leon, Melvin Katzman. Sanford Kravitz, Morton Tarr and Os gar Mailman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Yankee Division

Several surprise features and a variety of novelties. will be but part of the program to be presented ct an entertainment and dance to be held tonight at the club rooms of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, under the auspices of the YD Veterans association and auxiliary. The event will mark the beginning of . series of such s0clals which will he one of the princi- pal activities of the sponsors during the winter months. AL though military in arrange ments. tse enteFtainassse sBa dance will Dc q public affair and everyone has been Invited Co attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Recess

Following the completion of the short calendar session of common pleas court yesterday, recess until January 5 was declared. The, next short calandar session will be F'ri- day, January 8.
 Superior court will not recess until after next weeks short cal- endar session. It will reopen on Thursday, December 31 for . short calendar session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
D. A. V.

The entire proceeds of a bingO party to be held tonight at Knights of Pythias Hall, II East Main street, under the sponsorship of the Disabled American Veter- ans, will be used to defray the expenses of a Children's Christi mas party for the youngsters of Disabled comrades. The Yule- tide event is one of the most pop ular held in the city and with this prospective in view, it Is ex-
 pected that Knights of Pythias hall, will be filled to capacity to- night. Play will begin at s o'clock and many prizes should serve as an attraction.
 Michael J. Callahan is chair man of the general committee. and Is assisted by Commander John P. Barry. J. Peter Costigan, secretary; Leonard DiVito. Joseph Cipriano, Walter Overton, Michael DiZinnO, Edward Cass, Amedie Payeur. William A. Murray. Leo Provost, Herman Schaffer. Henry F. Barry, and Leon K. Hamm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12

Waterville, Dec. 12.-As a preven- tative against the spread of diph- theria, which is threatening Water bury and surrounding towns, an i'm munization clinic, under the super vision of the board of health will be opened at 3 o'clock Monday af- ternoon at the Sprague school baby clinic for the express purpose of in- noculating children of pre-school age, from six months to five years. This is not regular procedure. Not since 1895 has there been a clinic speaker or attendant detailed for special prevention work at the of the present situation has forced Sprague school but the seriousness the Visiting Nurses association to take drastic steps.
 Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, health of- ficer of Waterbury, will be the at- tending physician and personally urges that all parents of children from six months to five years, pre- sent them at the clinic for innocu- lation, as positive insurance against the spread of diphtheria.
 Miss Alice G. Peak, head of the Visiting Nurses association, said yesterday, that parents should make it their business to have their children immunized and that as there was no cost entailed to child or parents, that should be all the more reason for being present.
 The treatments, consisting of two innoculations are very simple and all children having previously re- ceived them have responded very well and no i'll effects experienced.
 The first innoculation will be giv- en Monday afternoon and the sec- ond, about January II, 1887.
 This is an unusual opportunity, because it is being fully given to the children of Waterville by the Visiting Nurses association, as a part of the service rendered by this organization for the health and pro- lection of the general public.
 Program Enjoyed
 The assembly program presented yesterday afternoon in the Sprague school gymnasium by Miss Cronan's sixth grade was very enthusiastically received. The scholars gave care- fully prepared and well coached of- fering of play entitled, Every where, Everywhere, Christmas To- day"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
INDEMNITY SUIT
 SETTLED TODAY

The suit of Mrs. Mary Cweklinsky of Beacon Falls. in which she claimed the Metropolitan Life Inc surance owed her a special idemni- ty due to tn accidental death of her husband, the late Victor Cwek- linsky, was ordered dropped from the docket of the court of common pleas today. Cwekllnsky died four months after taking out the policy.
 Mrs. Cweklinsky in her suit for damages claimed that the policy is- sued her husband. February ie, lo3b embodied the stipulation that If he die from accidental injuries, tho face value of the policy. e400. would be doubled. The woman claimed he suffered death aa . rec suit of on accidental fall. May is,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Sues City

Damages of $5.000 are sought by Margaret Rinaldi in a civil action filed today in the court of conn., mon pleas court which names the City of Waterbury defendant.
 The plaintiff, who is 8 local dressmaker and saleslady claims to have been injured in g fall into an excavation on Orange street, December 12, 1885 at 8 p. m. She claims the hole was unlighted and and because of this she fell and suffered injuries which kept her from her position for a uperiod of three months. Attorney F. J. Summa filed the writ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Church Services

St. Michael's church-Services to- morrow morning will be at a. m. and 10:15 o'clock. Rev. Michael Heating will off1ciate.
 St. Paul's church-Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector, services to- morrow morning will be as follows: Holy communion at a. m.; Sunday school at 9:45 &. m.; morning pray CT and sermon at Il a. m.
 Gospel hall-Morning service will be held at 10:30 a. m., with Sunday school at 12 o'clock, noon. Gospel service will be held at 7:30 p. m.
 Grace Methodist church-Services at the Grace Methodist church Sum- day will be as follows: Everyman' s Bible class at 9:l5 a. m. The meet ing will be in charge of Cinvent Leonard, president and the song service will be lead by Ernest Leon ard. The guest speaker will be George Angle, who will talk on the subject. Broken Promises and Pe- ter" All men are cordially invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Immunization Clinic
 ToOpen Here Monday
Preventative Against Dphtheria Planned at Sprague
 School-Pre-SchOol Age Children to Be Inoculated
WATERVILLE

The morning service will be held at 10:30 a. m. and Rev. Alison Smith, pastor of the church, will preach the sermon. Sunday school will be at 12 o'clock, noon. At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon the officers of the State Federation of Mems Bible classes will hold their executive meeting. About 100 men from all parts of the state are expected to attend. George A. Trowbridge, presi- dent, will be in charge of the meet ing. Supper will be served at 6 O. clock by the Ladies' Aid society of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
KoLKER GETS ROLE

Called back from New York, where he had gone for the holidays, Henry Kolker has stepped into the role of the district attorney in "un- der Cover of Night" with Edmund Lowe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
State YD

Delegates from the various posts about the state will gather for the state department of the Yankee Division veterans associ- stion meeting tomorrow afternoon e 2 o'clock in tho Club Alden, i35 Wethersfield Avenue. Hart ford. A discussion on winter pros grams will he held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Hit By Car

William Ryan, of s6 Willow street. suffered . slight Ieg Injury at 5:45 this morning when struck by . car at Willow and West Main streets. The car was driven by AL fred Overton. IT,, of steuben street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
MORGAN STAYS HOME

Frank Morgan had to abondon a trip to London to take one of the major roles with Joan Crawford, William Powell and Robert Mont gomery in "The Last of Mrs. Chey- ney." 4.+.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12

i0S6. The company paid tho face value, s4s0, but refused the double idemnity,
 Attorney T. Weary of Naugatuck represented the plaintiff n the action. The ilsuraiIce company was counselled by Monaean and Mon- agan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
INDOOR BADMINToN

Jean Harlow Is having an indoor badininton court built in the ear. drn of her new home, so that she is able to play during then daytime without danger of sunburn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12

Groucho, Harpo and Chico Marx, stars of M-G-M's "A Day at the Races" employ between them all known forms of comedy, experts agree.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
WARRANT ISSUED FOR BEER
DISTRIBUTOR

The first warrant for violation
of the new beer tax law was issued
Tuesday against A. Fabrizio, of
Havre de Grace. 1t charges Fabrizio,
who operates the West Side Distri-
buting Company, with bringing into
the State beer on which the State tax
had not been paid.
A truck and $50 cases of beer con-
signed to Fabrizio was seized at his
warehouse. John w. First, of Co.
lora, driver of the truck, said he
brought the beer from Philadelphia
brewery. His truck was held as Sc
curity for his appearance as a State
witness.
The new beer tax of cents per
case went into effect on April l., with
the proviso that after June 10 caps
showing that the tax had been paid
should be affixed to the beer bottles
at the brewery. These caps are Sc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
LOCAL UNION MEETS

The June meeting of the w. G. 7
u. was held at the home of A. Mabel
Reynolds, Thursday afternoon, June
18th, at o'clock. Mrs. Charles S.
Pyle presided during the absence OF
the President, Mrs. VIM. M. Pogue
Mrs. Harvey w. Ewing was leader OF
Devotions. Singing No. IL in Voice
of Song" Bible reading, Ezra 1925
Singing, Let the Beauty Of Jesus Be
Seen in Me-" Minutes read and ap-
proved. Treasurer gave short report
No rport from Corresponding Secre-
tary. Miss Bertha Tyson spoke OF
the Youths Temperance Councils
Encampment at West Nottingham
Academy this summer. Two read
ings were given by Mrs. Charles S.
Pyle on Sabbath Observance. After
refreshments servey by the commit
tee, Mrs. Clarence Ashby, Mrs. Jen-
ME Taylor, Mrs. Harvey Ewing and
A. Mabel Reynolds, the beautiful
flowers brought by the members were
made into twenty bouquets and taken
to the sick and shut-ins. The next
meeting will be with Miss Bertha
Tyson in July.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
MRS. l.. b. KIMBLE

Mrs. Ida Worth Kimble, wife of
l.. B. Kimble, died June 5, at her
home in Manor Park, Upper Darby,
Pa. She is survived by her husband,
one son, DR.. Austin Kimble, and one
daughter Blenda; also one sister,
Eva Worth. Her parents were
George Worth and Rebecca Under
wood Worth, formerly of Blake,
Cecil county, but later of Newport,
Del, where Mr. Worth was in the
store business. Funeral was held
Monday afternoon with burial in
New London Presbyterian cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
WOODLAND

The District Supt., Rev. DR.. Gunby,
preached at Hopewell Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mckay and
Elsie Lou spent Sunday with his par
ents at Kenneth Square.
Mrs. Ralph l.. Thompson and her
father, Mr.. John S. Cullen, spent the
past week with Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Z.
Bell, of Glenolden, Pa.
Mrs ]. Fred Fox, Misses Retta Fox
and Pearl Kepler accompanied Mrs.
VIM. B. Bechtel, of Rising Sun, to
Wilmington last Wednesday, the 10th.
The June meeting of the Ladies Aid
Society was held at the home of Mrs.
Peter N. Hansen, Thursday afternoon,
the 18th.
Miss Elizabeth Tyson home from West
Chester for last week. They went to
Woodland Beach, Del, Sunday TO
spend this week.
Miss Virginia r. Barnes is at home
from Teachers College, Towson, for
the summer.
Miss Leila Thompson was the guest
of Mrs. William L. Hewes, in Wilm-
ington, last Wednesday.
A few friends surprised Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Mccullough, Monday eve
ming in honor of their eighteenth
wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Boyer Anne, of Newell, South
Dakooa, spent the past week with her
brother, Mr.. Clude Hull and Mrs. Hull.
She came to Washington with dele
cation of forty-nine women from s.
Dakota to attend the Worlds Congress
of Farm Women.