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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

For Meriden John Costello at cen. ter, Mike Cibula and Ray Somerset at forward, and Frank Zejac and Harry Milner in the rear court.
 Exhibition Bouts From 3 until 1 o'clock four exhi- bition boxing bouts between Junior class boys will be given in the gym nasiuin, and at 4:i6 the play-oR for the Senior House league title be-. tween the old Timers and the Sacred Hearts will be on tap.
 Tn the lobby of the cub the Chess club will have It's play.off for the club chess title ct 1880 lasting until 6:30. 6.
 The Meriden Boys club will have two representative ping.pong teams here to play Q series of triangular matches between Waterbury, Meri- den and Bridgeport. Tn the senior ping pong team Willie White, Howie Loughlin, Gregory Savackas and Joseph Banda will represent Water. bury; and for Meriden there will be Edward Bycznski, John Costello, Albert Costello, and Frank Paaczek, the ping pong title holder of the Silver City. A junior team of Sol Lombardo, Patsy Canese, Anthony Rinaldi and Anthony Iannocone of the local club will take on Q junior team of Meriden in another match. An intermediate team composed of Michael Mama, Alphonse D'Am' brosi, Louis Mannello and Anthony Lasalva will stack up against Q Bridgeport combine for individual club honors.
 Title Game
 The lobby feature of the afters noon will Do the play.off between John Makepeace of Taft school, city champion, and Wee Willie White champion of the club for the city title.
 rom Horrigan and Paddy Dam. clio, winner and runner.up for last years pool title, have signed up with 22 other club members for the eliin" ination tourney that will Do con- ducted throughout the afternoon. The final play-off between the two finaiists will be played ct 4:30.
 Tn the evening ct ' o'clock seven reels of movies will Do shown in the gymnasium. Opening the show will find Oswald, the Cat in "Weary Will!es"; then Slim summerville in Red Suspenders"; c Pee Wee Holmes comedy of two reels en- titled "One Wild Time; and the closing picture showing Q two.reel comedy Crushed" with Lloyd Ham. ilton starring.
 The committee on arrangements follows: Chess, John stanwich; pool, William Johnson and Jack Reilly; ping pong, Anthony Ciofani; boxing, basketball and swimming, Ted O'Donneli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
FORESTERS PLAN HARTFORD FARLEY
Executives Meet Sunday 1: to Close Membership ! Drive in State

Grand court officers of the Foresters of America will hold an executive meeting Sunday at Hotel Bond, Hartford, for the purpose of arranging for the formal close of the great membership campaign, which has been conducted in Con. necticut, during the past month. Tho drive in this state was but @ part of c national campaign.
 Preliminary plans also will be dis cussed for the approaching state convention, which will be held early in May in Derby.
 Among representatives of the Wa terbury district expected at Sun days meeting are Past Grand Chief Rangers Walter s. McGowan of Wa tertown, William H. Dunlavey and Louis Brandley of Waterbury, Felix Guarini, grand recording secretary and John Humphreys, trustee. For iner Grand Court Secretary Thomas OLoughlin of Naugatuck will also attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

A group of new members will bo initiated before the entertainment period. Similar events will take place on March goth and on April i7th, the future programs to DC sponsored by the Italian Sisterhood and the Senior Branch of the 1tal- ian Brotherhood.
 A group of women from the Ital- ian Sisterhood will sing and the commedians stephen Ferrucct end Michael Di Promo will perform. A five piece orchestra will play Tor the dancing and refreshments VIII be served free of charge.
 The young men are doing their utmost to make the affair enJoys able and large crowd is expected.
 Rehearsals are being carried on twice weekly by the group taking part in the minstrel to be held next Frlday, February 20, at Bucking.. ham hall, which is being sponsored by the Junior Branch and the 1tal~ ian Slsterhood. The committee re- ports that 0 capacity crowd IS ex" pcted.
 Tonight's affair will be handled by Q committee, including Anthony Lepore, president of the Junior Branch, the chairman of the com" nittee, Peter Di Leo, Louis Clam piotro, Nick Perugini, Albert Mucci, Ralph Belloisy, Anthony Albino, Louis Mucciaro, Al Shiappa.
 The entertainment will be directed by John SforZa the vice-president oE the Senior group, who is also direct- ing the minstrel.
 John De Pastino, president of the society, will officiate ct the instNlla- ton, assisted by other officers of tho society, The installation ceremonies will be very short 70 as to allow tho longest possible period for the en- tertainnent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
NORTH END WOMAN INJURED BY AUTO

J. Valmore Bernier, 10 Dougherty street, driver of 0 bakery truck, re- ported to police headquarters last night that his machine struck a woman who got of the Sylvan ave- nue bus ct the corner of Baldwin street. Bernier said tho woman crossed in front of his car, and that she claimed her right hand had been injured in contact with tho machine He said his offer to take her to Q doctor was refused. Her name Is entered on the police aecl- dent book as Mrs. Dhdh" and the address given is 237 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
CORMLEY TO TEST
 VALIDITY OF ACT
Questions Ruling Regulat.
 ing Out.of.State Trucks Files Protest

Attorney Martin dormiey, Of New Haven and Naugatuck and one time Democratic candidate for congress from this district, has launched c test case to determine the validity of the right of the State of Conn- ecticut to exercise reasonable con. troi" over it's highways by forbid- ding out.of.Btate trucking coiTi- panies from operating in this stato t they do meet certain require- ments. The case will Do heard diw- ing the March session of superior court ct Hartford, with Attorney dormley representing the University Overland Express, Inc, of Caf1- bridge, and tho John Mccarthy O., of Taunton, Mass, both Of which have been refused permits to oper- ate In this state by the Public Utili- ties commission.
 The trucking act was passed by the i03B general assembly and haA not yet been tested In the courts The act gave the P. .. 0. wide lati- tude in It's control of the highwayl of the state. and oil truckers were ordered to register.
 The two Masgachugetts trucking concerns have been refused permits to operate in Connecticut becauBo part of their insurance is carried by Q company not listed with the state insurance department. Attorney 0ormley claims that refusal Of the commission to give c permit to the companies b in violation Of their constitutional rights. He further. more claims that the Motor Carrier Act of 1o35, passed by Congress supergedes the state trucking act of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
NINE FORECLOSURE SUITS FILED HERE

Nine suits seeking foreclosure of tax liens were filed by the City of Waterbury in the court of common pleas today. The actions are all re- turnable the first week of March.
 The actions are brought for al. leged non-payment of taxes over considerable periods.
 The suits are brought against the following dependents:
 Joseph Calabro, of Hartford, and others, property on William street.
 Samuel Kramer and others, prop erty on Thomaston avenue.
 Sydney Cantor and others, prop erty on Pembroke avenue. John MraS and others, property ut Circular avenue and Woodland avenue.
 Walter Kibbe, ol Warren, property on Jeffrey alley.
 Joseph Rossi and others, property on Norman street. Peter FitzTIenry, the estate of Ed ward J. Reiley, Jr., Bessie Kelley and others, property on Cumberland drive.
 The same defendants, property on Huntingdon avenue, and the same defendants, property on Frank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of Francis T. jmanie of Waterville street will be held to- morrow afternoon ct 2 o'clock from the Anderson funeral home, 70 Cen. trai avenue, Rev, T. L. Crosby ofh- ciating. The body will Do placed in tho receiving vault ct Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from to Q o'clock to- night.
 The funeral of Martin J. McDon@ I flough was held from tho Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street this morning ct e:ib o'clock to St. Michael's church where Q mass Of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Michael Keating. Burial was in old St. Joseph'B cemetery with commit. tal services by Father Keatng. Thoi honorary pailbearers, representa- ives of the Chase Companies, in- cluded: Daniel Sullivan, Ben John son, William Farrell, Walter Phe- Ian, William Graham, Patrick ter. ome winston, William ooggihs and Edward Link.
 Tho funeral of Mrs. Lucia D'Aloia was held from tho home, l402 Baldwin street this morning ct 8:ib o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdea church where 0 mass Of requiem was celebrated at Q o'clock by Rev Joseph Valdambrini. Burial was if Calvary cemetery. The palbeareri were: Armando DeVito, Andrew Battagalia, Charles, Nicholas, JoB- eph and Anthony Muccitlo.
 The funeral of Thomas ?. Foley was held this morning from the home, i2o Fulton Park avenue, to St. Thomas church where Q solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 0 o'clock by Rev. Edward oaifnoy of Naugatuck, assisted by Rev. Wil' liam Brewer of Naugatuck, deacon and Rev. Oliver Cronan Of Taft- vile, Bub-deacon. Rev. Dennis Mo- ran of Milford waB seated in tho sanctuary. A musical program wal rendered by Professor George Pef' roault with William O'Drien aS solo' ist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Moran assisted by tho officers Of tho mass. Tho pallbearerB were; Janei Burns, Bernard Burns, Charl0i Burns, Stanley Kroff, William Crane and Ben Halpern.
 Tho funeral of Mrs. Ellen Killmar. tin wag held this morning ct 8;it o'clock from the homo of her daugh' ter, Mrs. Fred Nelson, of 10 Ludlow street, to St. Margaret's church where Q solemn mass of requiem wal celebrated ct . o'clock by Rev James W. Roche assisted by Rev Peter Daly and Rev. Jerome Cook | Burial was in old St. Joseph's cerne' tery with cemmittai services bS Father Daly. The pallbearerg were | William Kiilmartin, Frederic Nel' son, Raymond Wheeler, Arthur Par ent, Francis oaiipault and Everett Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Boys Club Arranges
 Attractive Program
Public Invited to Attend Open House Attractions To-
 morrOw-Meriden, Bridgeport Teams to Compete

Tomorrow the Boys club will in- augurate it's first annual open house with 6 full day and night program of activities which will be open tc the public. m
 Highlights of the morning will feature the Midget Gym class in operation from 0:30 to Il. From ii to noon there will be club chan1- pionship swimming races in the pool for Midgets and Juniors. In the Junior division much interest has been aroused between the two Junior Relay teams in the 00.yard free style. Captain Sal Lombardoa oa team will show John Cardillo, How ard Sweeney and Lazarus Iannocone while Captain Sam Mastropietroa team will have, besides himself, Frank Jamele, Gene Viola, and Sam Varsalone. Mastropietro holds the city school 20-yard-free style rec- ord of 13.2 seconds, and will be out to defend or better 1t tomorrow.
 Good Hoop Game
 At l:30 in the afternoon the Boys club Junior Varsity will play it's return game with the North End "" Pals, the only local team to defeat the Jayvees this year. Start. ing for the ciubbers will be Harry Doolan ct center, Henry Fisher and John O,Brien at forwards, and AL phonse Janusis and Frank Blake in the rear court.
 The Boys club Midgets will take on their first out.of- -town opponent ct 2:30 when they meet the Meri- den Boys club Midgets. To date the Midgets have lost but one game in seven. For Waterbury James Natale will be at center, Frank Can' natta and Norman Daigle in the guard berthg and Vincent Amdalina aAA A1va1aaSaA G0yala ayasaA ak RAS,VUa FA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
DIVORCE DEGREES
 APPROVED TODAY

Two divorce decrees were granted by Judge Frank ?. McEvoy In St.. perIor court this afternoon. Evidence In the two actions. which were ufl- contested, was heard this morning.
 William Hammond of eouthbury was given c divorce from Ida Lil- Han Hammond, on grounds os go" sertion. It was testified that Mrs. Hammond deserted her husband 10 years ego.
 Doris Madden Hoye was given . divorce from Charles Francis Hoye. They were married in January, 1881, and the plaintiff said her husband deserted her in october of the same year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

Attorney Carmlne ClprianO of this city has been appointed head of tho title and abstract work division Of Che Rural Re- settlement Administration for Connecticut. Attorney Cipriano will direct all legal work In con- nectlon with the BRA In 'the state and has already started work In thls capacity in the city of Norwich and vicinity.
 Mrs. Dorothy M. Beck of Will ton, Conn.,, wife of Thomas M. Beck, managing editor of Col. Hers and former chairman of the Connecticut Fish and Game commission, is head of the Rural Rescttlement Administration In Connecticut. Her offices are To- cated In New Haven.
 Attorney ClprlanO is prom. inent In the affairs of the local Italian democratic organization, Is secretary of the Waterbury Young Democratic club and ls being prominently mentioned for the presidency of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
LADIES AID CARD
 PARTY SUCCESS
Similar Events to Be Held During Lenten Season
 Opening Next Week
WATERvILLE

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Michael's church held Q successful card party last night at St. Mich- ael's parish hall. There will be Q series of similar events sponsored by the society during the Lenten season which starts next week.
 The Waterville unit of the Ma tional Union for Social Justice will meet tonight at 8 a'clock at Che Sprague school gymnasium. Claude Stevens will preside and Q local speaker will address the group. All members are urged to attend.
 Auxiliary Meets Tonight
 The unit of Davis Post, No. i36, American Legion Auxiliary will hold Q regular business meeting ct Fra ternity hall at . Boyden street at 7:30 o'clock this evening. Reports will be made on the monthly diS- trict meeting which took place last week in Meriden.
 Mrs. Hazel Northrop the pres- ident will conduct the meeting.
 Military Ball
 A large crowd IS expected at the first annual military ball of the Junior Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps of Casper s. Davis Post, No. i36, American Legion, which takes place tomorrow evening ct the gymnasium of Sprague Grammar school.
 The auditorium has been kept attractlvely decorated and Q num- Der of unusual features will be in- troduced. Refreshments will be served. Members of neighboring drum corps are expected to be pres- ent in uniform. The event is to be semi-formal and should be on of the most popular affairs of the current social season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Onlv a Cold? ?-Don't Fool Yourself

Colds should be checked before they become deepseated Colds that hang on-stubborn colds may lead to more serious illness.
 Start at taking Father Johns Medicine, used 80 years treatment for colds and bronchial ratons In out of 10 Dr. Frederic Damrau New York, proved by clinical tests that it shortened the duration of Colds.
 In addition to this proof of value It's for 80 years is dependable and convincing evidence. Be preparedkeep bottle on hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
OBITUARY

SUKYlTIH-Mrs, Catherine Suk- vitis, widow of Jacob sukvltis, of i8 John street, died last evening at Waterbury hospital after . long III. ness. She was born in Lithuania and came to this country 3b years ago and had been Q resident Of this city since. She was Q communieant Of St. Josephs church and 0 member of tho Lithuanian Alliance.
 She leaves c son, Victor; two daughters, Mrs. Baltrus shopis and Mrs. Hugh MeLennan; three sisters, Mrs. drineiunas, Mrs. Casper All- shausky and Mrs. Joseph Yakimavi- eius of this city; two brothers, John YekuleVjeh of New Haven, and Simon of Naugatuek,
 The funeral will Do held from the DelinikB Funeral Home, i7 Coh- gress avenue, Monday morning ct e:iB o'clock to st Josephs church ct 0 o'clock. Burial will Do In Cal- vary cemetery. Friends may call ct tho funeral home any time this evening.
 LUNG -- Emma Lung, 70, died last night at Waterbury hospital. Born In Russia, she made her homo with her niece, Mrs. Perry 9hatfer, on Bucks Hill road. she is survived by Q sister, Mrs. George Mullenite; four nephewg, George, Edward and dustave Mulienite, of this city, and John Mullenite, of Middlebury; three nieceg, Mrs. Bhaffer, Mrs. VII liam Parkins of Shelton and Mrs, William Schmidt of this city. Funeral services Sunday ct st, Johns Lutheran church ct ii;4B o'clock, Rev. John Q. Mohrmann officiating. Burial In old Pine Grove cemetery ct convenience of the family. Friends may call ct tho 9haffor home this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
By THE OUT EASTER

Private John P. German of the fire department, who died Thursday night out here at his home in Sycamore Lane, the White City, was a real "Out Easter. The section wag nothing new to him; he had seen 1t in his days of infancy and boy hood, and also in manhood; he had grown Up with it. He knew every inch of ground from the Old Dublin street of years ago to the eastern border on the old East Farms line.
 Johnny German was born out here, on the street that now bears the name of Hamilton avenue. But to old residents 1t was better known as Dublin street. This was It's name when the Meriden steam railroad was established about 45 years ago, and 1t was also the name when the Church of the Sacred Heart was organized 50 years ago. The Germans, that Is Johns parents, were among the original families of membership of the Sacred Heart church. They were there on Dublin street when the Ropers, rela- tives of the Germans. were 50 prominent; when the late John Thompson, good soul that he was, headed the old Temperance society, and was 50 interested in the welfare of all of us out here; when the Cluneys lived just above the Railroad depot, with the Byrnes family across the way; when the fine old and various Tobin families were scattered from one end of Dub- lin street to the other, loyal and true neighbors: when the Slavins were out here also in groups, different families, but all related, kind and most con- siderate in their every act; the numerous and good DoranS, the Dunphys, the Bowers, the Claf- feys, the RyanS, the Duggans, the Brophys. the Phelans, also different families, and neigh- bors we shall never forget, the Keenans, the Nolans, good to everybody, the Bloomhelds, who lived in Silver street, and who would run miles to summon 0 doctor whenever any neighbor was taken suddenly i'll, their good neighbors the Cosses and the o'Connors. Others were there also, with the old Dublin street spirit of being kind to one another. This was the at- mosphere in which Johnny Cor man was born; and 1t was this atmosphere that carried him oil through his entire life. In his young days, Fireman German was Q wire drawer; the family were all wire drawers; you see the Germans were related to the Ropers, and the Ropers were 6 family of expert wire men. Young John went to work first at the old plant of the Holmes, Booth and Hayden Co.,, for his cousin the late John Roper, before the younger Roper went to Scovill's. And he de- Veloped into c fine workman on this particular job.
 But John German was hungry to be 0 fireman. He had seen the gallant Brass Citys of c past day rush pell mell by foot to G fire, with the old hand Jumper in the rear. And occasionally John gave them c lift, If he hap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
KIDNAPPED MAN SAFE

duadalajara, Mexico, Fob. 2i-- (Up)-Samuel 0. Faneuf, Califor- nia mining engineer, who was kid- mapped by bandits has been TO. leased on payment of ransom and was safe ct EtZatlan today. He was expected to come to ouadalajara later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Ire Dept. Honors
 Late ''Dad" German
eieran Fire.Fighter, John F. German, Answers Final Summons Chief, Comrades EuIigize Character

An impressive tribute for John F. German, oldest pri- sse in the Waterbury Fire Department who died at his home at 24 Sycamore Lane yesterday being planned W fellow members of the department today The funeral o AEr German familary known for many years as Dad
 m be held Monday morning at 9S0 o'clock from the Ber- m Funeral Home 29O East Main street. to the Church of $s Peter and Paul where solemn high mass of requiem W be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Italian Brotherhood
 To Attend Initiation
Special Program, Tonight for New Members, Senior
 OrganizatlOns-IuniO Society Host

Rev. Joseph M valdambrini accompanied by Major Michael l. alullo chairman of the Pro Patria committee will address the three branches of the Italian Brotherhood (Fratellanza Iallana) at Liberty Hall this evening"
 The Junior Branch of the society will entertain the Senior Branch and the Italian Ssterhood with an enter tainent and dance with no charge to the members of the society and the new members being initiated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
GUARD BRITISH SECRETS

London, Feb. 2i-(UP)--A closer government watch on known secret agents has been instituted beeauSe of the publication in Italy Of c secret British report on Ethiopia, the Daily Mail said today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
COAsTED TO DEATH

Medford, Mass, Feb. 21-(UP)- Wallace Durkee, 10, of Somerville coasted down an embankment onto Boston & Maine railroad tracks to- day and was killed instantly by Q Boston. .bound train.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
CARD OF TMANKs

We wish Co thAnk .0uF lnhny friends, relatives and neighborB for their Kindness and sympathy shown us during 0ur reeeflt beFehyement the death of our beloved Mother Mrs, Catherine 4. Mack.
 "S"'' THE MAcx FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

Vienna reports that people In Ger many have been dyeing tho humble cod and sending 1t to Austria as smoked salmon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

An American airplan0 costing 1l00,000 will Do used in the Bass Strait service of AugtgaliAs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

Railways of the Irish Free State did more business last year than in 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
FATHER OF OUR C0UNTRYl

Father of our CountEy We hail theel On high the glars and Stripes make merry With thine American breoBes We pause but briefly Co commemorate What worldwide geniuseS hesitate - TO describe in prose song. Commander-in-chiefl Valiant to the astl Modest to the extremei What noon-day thief @NI &-@3 I'd be, to have basked W Tn the pages of thy supreme M SA American elores and then AS a literary gentleman Would try to do my name honor By honortng thnel Crossing the Delaware amid the throes Of winry obsession; blinded by gnowB At historical Valley Forge, Guiding the destiny of future millions Through highways of mists and avenues of mire, We greet thee and hall theel No hero exces theel With rolled up sleeves At Cambridge Common; Deep thy knees At Valley Forge and Trenton Relying more on Heaven Than all thy cannon Thou didst make the way For all Americans exemplary. And pray the God today That thy millions vary Or deviate from the lesson Taught by Valley Forge and Trenton
 REV E. J. KRIPAs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

'.wf oIilem wliI bS ssiebrated Mopday lliorningL Feb, sl, at 7igo o'clock. .LI .,h pose of the soul Of the late MFH, Margaret Hear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
DIED

sUKVITIs -In thls city, Feb. 90, i08O. Mrs, Catherine BuRvltis 0f Is John Sc. Funeral Monday morning at gl4b o'clock, from Dellnlks. fun ersi hSms iT SonEpsGIs Aiyes iy sa,oasy to E, cemetery.
 LUNG--in this city, Feb. 90, 1889. Emma Lung of Bucks ill Road, Funeral Sunday morning at lti46 St. e'ysf Jobn's 'i Iuthoran I' church. @ y Burial In old Pine dP0Ve cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

NHWLAND-A months mind mass urday, morning, g, !. rsb, .s.,.ot ss, at ,os , the reijOHe 0f the soul of the late Mrs, Alice Riley N8wiand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
MASSES

rsssA asS # TsAauls Ss'Snf % bs ssSSSrsssSs ssSSrsssSs tomorrow neFnlnE at 7i90 o'clock, at Dt. Francis xaVler'e church, for the FepeBe Of the soul Of the late Mrs, Helen Peters,