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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
WAR VETERANS
 THRONG CAPITAL
Italian-American Unit s Meet in Annual State
 Convention

A large Waterbury delegation left tooay for Hartford, where the sec ond annual state convention and the first national convention of Italian American World war veterans will be held today, tomorrow and Sum- day. The local group will work to further the candidacy of Angelo PosSemato, commander of Florio post and senior vice-commander of the state organization, for the post of state commander. Posts from many states in the east will be repre- sented at the gathering and large delegations will be present from all parts of the state.
 State Auxiliary
 A state women's auxiliary is ex- pected to be formed at the conven- tion, with several local women prom mentally mentioned for office.
 The Waterbury delegates and al- ternates from Florio post will in- clude Paul Pu1zo, Michael Deschino, John Deschino, Michael Di Primio, Frederick w. Palomba, Saverio Sis tilli, Ralph Mocchiola, Michael J. Gallulo, Leonard l e Vito, Henry Fa- biani, Anthony Corcinelli, John Vil- lano, John Sforza, Eustanchio Schiappa, Nick Muccini and state officers, Angelo Possemato, Dom- chick Jamele, John De PaStino, Pe- ter DeCicco and Michael Giordano.
 Delegates from the local women's auxiliary will include Misses Chris tine DeCicco, Dora Deschino, Mary DeCicco, Jane Colargelo and Edith Colangelo.
 Present Staff
 Following are the officers of the state department: Commander, Dan- ie1 D'Aessaudre, Hartford: senior vice commander, Angelo Possemato, Waterbury; junior vice-commander, Joseph DiTunno, Hartford; quar- termaster, D. Jamele, Waterbury; chaplain, Paul Spinelli, Meriden; of ffcer of the day, Domenick DeLucco Hartford; sergeant-at-ar1ns, John Bosco. New Britain; judge advocate, Francis P. Pallotti, Hartford; his- torian, John De Pastino, Waterbury; laison officer, Anthony Yaccavone, Hartford; chief of staff, Joseph Aresco, Meriden; assistant officer of staff, Joseph Perrone, New Britain; patriotic instructor, A. Canora, Hartford; color bearers, Joseph Ar esco, Meriden, Aurelie Coran. and John Decachie of Hartford and Leonard Devito of Waterbury.
 Trustees-Peter DeCicco, Water bury, William DiSesa and Pasquale Diorio, Bridgeport, Joseph Guzzo, New Britain, Philip Azzolino and John Grieco, Meriden, Michael Gi- ordano, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
LAWYERS FIGHT
 ON DISARMAMENT
Harrison Brothers of New Haven Resist COnvic-
 ton By State

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 25. (UP) Attorney Charles A. Harrison, fighting disbarment on charges of alleged unethical practices, resumed the. witness stand in superior court today to blanketly deny the states S5 separate accusations of having solicited cases in person or by runners"
 Harrison, and his brother Milton, were brought to trial as a result of a supreme court investigation of New Haven county legal activities.
 Harrison, testifying before Judge Edwin c. Dickens0n yesterday, denied that four men, described by the state as '.agent," " had been paid for referring cases to him.
 Called Friends, Clients
 He described them either as for- mer clients or friends, who volun- tarily recommended him to others to handle their interests.
 The attorney charged that when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
SHELTON MAN IS
 HELD BY POLICE

Shelton, Conn, Sept. 25-UP)- Samuel Slooyanoff, 56. who serious ly wounded his tep-daughter. Cath erine, 12, when he mistook the girl and two companions for grape thieves, was held on a breach of peace charge today pending the out- come of her condition.
 Shotgun pellets struck her in the thigh and her name was placed on the danger list at Griffin hospital, Derby.
 The children were sitting on a stone wall last night behind the grape arbor when Sloouyanoff fired through the vines.
 Police said he would be charged with illegal possession of firearms if it were found he was not cit- iZer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
LANDON VICTORY
 SPELLS DISASTER
Congressman Smith Says G. 0. P. Would Revert
 Old Policies

Hartford, Conn, September 25 = (UP) - Representative J. Joseph Smith, fifth district democrat, said in radio address here last night that the republican party, if placed in power next November, would tn- evitably revert to the policies of the 12 years of republicanism which led to the collapse of our economic structure"
 Smith said it would be disaster" for the country to repudiate the New Deal at the polls.
 "Our nation today" he said, "ta prospering, the wage of the worker is better, his working day is shorter. the earnings of the states industrial plants are improved so notably that the difference between conditions today and four years ago is pre- nominal"
 Congressman-at-Large William M Citron also spoke over the radio and accused Governor Ali M. Lan- don and John Hamilton "of trying to score everyone into accepting them as the main medicine men ID this country to cure our ills"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
OBITUARY

COLEMAN-Mrs. Ellen Coleman widow of the late Joseph Coleman of no Bishop street died at St Mary's hospital last evening after . brief illness. She was 6 native oi Ireland. Mrs. Coleman made her home in Pawling, N. Y, for a num- Der of years but for the past 90 years had been resident of this city, making her home in the north end section where she was well known. She was 8 communicant of St. Thomas church and was mem- Der of the Rosary Confraternity of the church.
 Mrs. Coleman is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Theodore Schroai- OCT, Mrs. c. R. Fuller and Mrs. Vim cent Barnes; four sons, Edward J., M. Frank, Leo w., and Vincent J., all of this city; two sisters, and 9 brother in Ireland; 13 grandchil- dren and three great grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held on Mon- day morning at SIS o'clock from the home to St. Thomas church where mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in Cal- vary cemetery.
 EGAN - Miss Mary H. Egan of II Savings street died this morning at St. Mary's hospital. She was born in Cheshire but has been a resident of this city for the past 45 years.
 Miss Egan Is survived by two bro thers, Robert and John of this city and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held on Mon- day morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to the Immacu- late Conception church where 8 mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. Brigid's cemetery, Cheshire.
 l. WEIR-John Prentice Weir, 03, father of Arthur Weir of this city and second oldest Mason in the state, died Wednesday evening at his home in SAeriden. He was a vet eran employe of the International Silver company of Meriden.
 The funeral will be held. tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock in Meri- den with Rev. Francis Lippitt ofici- ating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery, Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
SHEA INTERVIEWS
 100 WPA WORKERS
All to Report Tomorrow at Connecticut State Enl-
 plOyment Office

It is expected 100 more WPA workers will be interviewed at the Connecticut State, Employment of- flee tomorrow, according to an an- nouncement made today by Man. ager Thomas I. Shea. During the last interval between work periods about 200 men were interviewed. The present work period does not end until ctober l, but inasmuch as there is no work scheduled Sat- urday the local manager expects to take care of 100 that day.
 The re-interviewing program be- ing conducted by the state employ ment ofice is to determine the work adaptability of persons listed on the files who have not reported at the soflce. for some time past. About 2,500 persons in the entire Waterbury district, which includes thirteen neighboring towns, will be reinterviewed during the next three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
CORNELL ,4O

Ithaca, N. Y.. Sept. 2S-Rob- ert simon Duleskis, 25e Vol cott street James Theodore KapIan, lB Sheldon street and Jane GrlSwOld Smith, 5S Wood side avenue, are among the 1,4oO students entering Cornell uni- verslty this year. The univer- sity win open its sixty-ninth school year September p, with one of the largest enrOIlments in its history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
YOUTH IS FREED
 FROM ALL BLAME

Attleboro, Mass, Sept. 25.-(UP) Miss Helen Marcinkoski, 18 penned farewell note exonerating a youth she had accused of crim- finally attacking her, and then committed suicide with poison in her Park avenue apartment today. The suicide occurred only a few hours before the alleged attacker was to be arraigned in district court. Miss Marcinkoski's body was found by sister Mary. slumped in chair at a kitchenette table on which were the note and a bottle that had contained powerful dis infectant.
 The sister summoned police but Helen died before medical aid could reach her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

tUk4A&0A4bos
 The letter came as 8 result of an announcement from Joseph Lough- lin, executive director of the ERCr which stated that a requisition for l,5O5 enrollees had been received yesterday. This number has been listed as Connecticut's share for the October enrolment.
 Check-Up Here
 The local applications have been checked here and it is not expected that many more local young men are eligible for enrolment. There IS the opportunity, however, for all in- terested boys to register and Tn order to make sure that no eligible applicant will be passed up, the state selecting agent has not al- loted any specific number for each city. In this way, he expects to i'll the quota for the state.
 The total quota for the state is $500 boys. It was reported at the New Haven office that the reason 10 rthe large requisition was the rapid rate of discharges from the Connecticut companies. It is also expected 900 more will leave the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
'CITRON TO GIVE
 BROADCAST HERE
Middletown Congressman at-Large to Be Heard
 on WATR Sunday

Congressman-at-Large William M. Citron of Middletown, democratic candidate for reelection, will address the electors of Waterbury and other parts of Connecticut over Sta ton WATR Sunday. Citron will discuss his record in congress and point out during the progress of his address some of the accomplish ments of the federal government in Connecticut.
 Topics to be discussed by him will be: Fundamental principles of Hu- man Rights, the liberty of the press social legislatoin, the wage ques- ton, flood control. and public works plans, civil service, his plans for aiding people along the Connecticut river, rivers and harbors, tax ex- empt bonds, manufacturing, ship ping point prices, poultry and to- bacco protection, reSettlement ac- tivities, farm credit and federal housing.
 Congressman Citron received an overwhelming vote in the election two years ago in Waterbury and il is expected he will be similarly hon. ored by the local electors this November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
"Matinee"

The short calendar session of superior court, usually held Fri- day morning. began at 2:S0 o. clock this afternoon. The change in time was necessary because of heavy court dockets elsewhere in the state, which necessitated the absence from Waterbury this weel of Judge Patrick B. O'Sullivan, who is presiding here.
 Several important motions were listed for this afternoon. Several unconteSted divorce suits were also on the short calendar docket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
SECOND WILL OF
 GREEN UNBOUND

Port Henry, N. Y, Sept. 25-(U. P)-Raymond c. Prime, reported to Surrogate Harry E. Owen of Port Henry today that he was unable to find a reported second will of Col onel Edward H. R. Green, son of the late Hetty Green. Prime was appointed by Surrogate Owen after an attorney for Colonel Greens widow asserted he had "an alleged copy of the alleged will" and asked that a search be made.
 The surrogate prepared for 6 hearing today to determine the question of validity of an agreement between Green and his wife in 1917 in Texas. He will decide whether the widow is a party at interest" and has 8 legal right to claim a share of the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
THREE DIVORCES
 ASKED IN COURT

Three divorce petitions were filed in superior court today.
 Mrs. Goldie Dietz sues Frederick w. Dietz, claiming desertion and cruelty. They were married Febru- ary 16, 1904.
 Mrs. Marie Byron Cocchiola sues Carmen Cocchiola, claiming cruelty. They were married November A, 1929. She asks custody of a minor child.
 Mrs. Ethel Troskey Kenney is plaintiff in the other action, with Thomas J. Kelley as defendant. They were married January 16, 1922. The wife claims cruelty and asks custody of two minor children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

camps on September 30, the date of a general discharge.
 Opportunities for private employ ment during the past few months have tended to reduce the roles greatly and on top of this there have been 119 assertions reported from camps throughout the state.
 Enrolment is possible only for boys from families on relief and from border line families. Accord ing to Major Van Buren, Connectl- cut is the only New England state which has failed to fill its requisi- ton. He predicts that it will be filled thS time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
BURNED UP!

Claiming that the negligence of a workman engaged in re- decorating her home caused a damaging fire, Anna B. Michaels of Woodbury brought suit for 15O damages today against the A. r. Taylor Co. of Waterbury. The action was filed in common pleas court.
 The woman says that on April "A, 1886, her home was being redecorated by the defend- ant company and workmen was using paint remover on the in- terior. He caused . short cir- cult which ignited the paint re- mover and caused . fire, she ale legeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of Frank T. ODon- nell was held this morning at 8:3O o'clock from the home, PA Pine street to St. Margaret's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with com initial services by Father Cronan. The pallbeaYers were: Attorney Jo- seph Guilfoile, Attorney Gordon Hutchinson, Thomas Burnes, Dan- iel Harrington, Jr., Louis Martino and Charles Bartz of New York.
 The funeral of Mrs. Patrick Crowley was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street this morning with the remains be- ing sent to Everett, Mass. Services will be in the East Everett ceme- tery this afte noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Herbert Dixon offlciated.
 Private funeral services for Rose- mary Canavan were held yesterday afternoon from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, Rev. John Costello officiating. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery The funeral of George w. Storm will be held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, tomorrow morning at II o'clock. Rev. Dr John N. Lewis, rector of St. John,s Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery Friends ma, call at the funeral home this afternoon from 3 to o'clock and this evening from tc g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
NEXTI

The Plume & Atwood Manufac- turing company is the latest local concern to crash into bigger and happier dividends for stock holders. Directors have voted g. quarterly dividend of $1 on out- standing stock of record on Sep- ternber 25. The cheeks will be mailed october 1. The previous dividend was 50 cents 8 share.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
FOiIedI

Thieves who broke into the Esso Service station at East Main and Meriden read some time during the night left enpty-handed, police investiga- tioa disclosed today. The break was discovered by PatrOlman Ralph BariI and investigated this morning by Detectives Con- nie ShSnahall and Edward Mc- EIligott Entrance was gained by jirnmying open the front
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Church Pays

A woman who was injured when she fell while acting as 8 waitress at 8 church supper in Seymour is awarded compensation in an agreement filed with Commission CT James M. Lynch today. The agreement is between St. Augus- tines church, Seymour, and Gcor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

he and his brother and several others were in Q rline-up' in the once of the state Referees John K. Beach, ct a preliminary hearing. one of the bar investigators 'nudged' witness to point him out as the attorney who had called ct his home to solicit a case in person.
 Harrison also denied having used photostatic copies of checks for S5,OOO, $1O,00O, and 9l5,00O, to ne used to impress prospective clients with the amount of settlements his fiEm had made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Wintry Blasts

Chilling breezes swept the city today 9s the third day of autumn brought with 1t . sharp drop in the temperature. The lowest point, reached during the night, was 52 degrees.
 Topc0ats for men and heavy coats for women were the order of the day as the mercury stayed in the low 6o's. Heat was turned on for the first time in 8 number of ofice buildings, and many householders made their first dent in the winter c0aI pile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Sept. 25-(UP)-Weather forecast: Massachusetts and Rhode Island
 Fair and continued cool, probably
 light frost in exposed places in the interior tonight. Saturday fair and
 warmer. Showers Sunday afternoon or night.
 Connecticut-Fair and continued cool tonirht. probably light frost in exposed places tonight. Saturday fair and warmer. Showers Sunday afternoon or night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
SPOTLIGHzING Brass City News
anna Vincelett, of Seymour.

gianna vincelett. of Seymour.
 While working at a parish sup per October 27, 1o35. the woman fell and suffered an injury to her right leg. She is allowed 48.e4 weekly for 31 1-5 weeks for IS per cent loss of use of her right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

AMBASSADOR AS GROOMSMAN
 Toronto, Ont, Sept. 25-(UP)- Joseph Clark Grew, United States ambassador to Japan, will act as groomsman today at the wedding of Miss Peggy Boulton, niece of the Canadian minister to Japan, Sir Herbert Marler, and James Graham Parsons of Stockbridge, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
NAKED ROBBER CAUGHT

Tokyo (UP).-The police have caught the notorious naked robber of the Arakawa River. According to the charges against Usaburo Sou tome. he swa..; down the river into y,lcees cf bs.-i~~-s ri-'sg the banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Many Openings Here
 For CCC Applicants
State Director Determined to Fill State QuOta-Dis-
 charges Numerous Reported

Mrs Margaret Verdon head of the department of wei fare today that the local office was in receipt of letter from C. H. Van Buren, state selecting agent for the CCC which indicated that there many openings for ous,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many rela' lives. friends and neighbors for ths kindness and sympathy shown ui during our recent bereavement, tht death of our beloved wife, daugh' ter and sister, Mrs. Doris Galor.
 FRANK IT.. GALoR & FAMILY, MIR. & MRS, S. HOLLAND,
 MIR. & MRS. ELI CUTLER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Samuel Block, 167 Fulton Park avenue; Ann Dickstein, IA Welton street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29

SPEND WHERE YOU MAKE IT!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29
MARION DAVIES
 AT CAPITOL IN
 UNIQUE COMEDY
Page Miss Glory Opens at Tonight's Midnight
 Preview with D. Powell

Page Miss Glory" starring Mar ion Davies, Dick Powell and Pat OBrien, opens at the Capitol The atre with the midnight prevue to- night.
 The tory of Page Miss Glory" is as funny as it is unique. Miss Davies, in the role of a country girl neither pretty nor bright, gets a job as chambermaid in a swanky New York hotel in which reside a promoter, portrayed by Pat O'Brien, who has nothing to promote, and Frank McHugh, jobless newspa- per photographer
 McHugh, learning that an adver- tiser is offering a big cash reward for photograph of Americas pret- tiest girl, makes composite picture, blending the features of famous stage and society beauties and sub mits it under the name of Dawn Glory"
 He wins the prize and trouble starts. A Dawn Glory" craze sweeps the country and even Miss Davies falls for it with startling results. Properly attired and made up,' she becomes the reincarnatior of Dawn Glory.
 Playing for the last times to- night are Spencer Tracy and Vir- ginia Bruce in The Murder Man
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29
JIM GLEASON
 IN "H0T TIP"
 FOR COLISEUM
Comedy Star Paired with Zazu Pitts in Riotous
 Story of Racing


 Hot Tip" starring Jimmy Glea- son, opens Sunday at the Coliseum Theatre
 Hot Tip introduces newly formed comedy team to the screen in ZaSu Pitts and James Gleason. These star comedians merge their talents in the roles of Jimmy and Belle McGill, henpecked husband and nagging wife respectively. Jim mys avocation is picking the win ners-when he guesses right. Most often the horses fail to run true to his dope sheet. Belle, on the other hand, is bitter foe of horse racing and gambling, and controls the family eXchequer
 Also in the cast are Margaret Callahan, Russell Gleason, Ray Mayer, Arthur Stone, Rollo Lloyd, Willie Best and Kitty McHugh.
 Playing for the last times to- night are George O'Brien in Hard Rock Harrigan" and Noel Coward in "The Scoundrel'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29
RAINBOW GIRLS
 GIVE LEAP YEAR
 DANCE TONIGHT

The Leap Year Dance, sponsored by the Rainbow Girls, will be given tonight in the Scottish Rite Temple at 9.30 o'clock, music to be fur nished by Clarence Bands Orches- tra, according to announcement by Mrs. N. Lester Troast, Chairman.
 A novel floor program, including a tango by Margaret Hickey, tap dance by Patricia Harland and Patricia Hussey, and novelty fea- lures by Bernice Lovejoy, will be offered
 Committees in charge are as fol- lows: Entertainment, Sybil God frey, Miriam Lea and Sylvia Berg. Decorations, Marguerite Protzman Marguerite Hickey, Nola Mae Seelye and Inga L.ndstrom. Refreshments Esther Johnstone, Enid Jarvis Louise Tanner. Invitations, Cor inne Duncan, Bernice Lovejoy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29
BOWLERS ROLL HIGH SCORES
 ELKS ALLEYS
Barragar, Jr., Boyle anu Bringdale Each Break
 200 Twice

An epidemic of high scores broke out in the Grocers League match play at the Elks Alleys last night. In closely contested battle for first place two of the bowlers each broke 200 twice and climbed into the 600 class in the total scoring. Art Bring dale of the Libby team won one point victory over J. E. Barragar, Jr. of the Wesco team. 3ringdale bowled 225, 211, 166, for a total of 602 and first place. Barragar toppled the pins at the rate of 210, PA, TIT, for a second place total of 601. F. A. Boyle of the Del Monte team also broke 200 twice and finished in third place with a total of 58l. Mrs. H. L. Faulkner represented the wom- en bowlers with fancy 516.
 In the individual game scoring Earl Cleveland of the Uneedas plac- ed first with 233, Fred Barragar was second with 228, and Bringdale won third place with his score of 225.
 Wesco beat Del Monte, Libby de- feated the Happy Homes, and the Uneedas won from Kraft, with the following scores:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29
ROSE DANNER WINS
 SHOE STORE VOTES

The Family Shoe Store presents Miss Rosa Danner with 15,00O votes to help her on that Mexico Tour as the result of the shoe stores contest Wednesday and Thursday, Lou Hudson, manager, announced todav. Miss Danner may receive the votes by callin gat the store, MT. Hudson said.
 All votes cast in the Family Shoe ballot box were turned over to the official Better Times Drive "coun- terupper' and credited to her total, it was said
 Results of the shoe stores con test revealed a landslide of pur- chasing at the store, with Eleanor Csruber, Ida Roller, and Ruth Lun- dell running Miss Danner close
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29
OREGON STATE BEATS OREGON
 UNIV. 5 TO 29

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Feb. 29.- The Oregon State basketeers whip ped their way last night a step closer to the top ranking Washing ton Huskies in the Northern Di- vision Conference by defeating the determined Oregon University five by score of 35 to 29.
 The Oregon Staters now trail Washington by only one game. They will meet the Huskies in the final games of the series next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-29

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