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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
CONFEDERATES
 SECEDE AGAIN

Shreveport, La., June 13-(UP)-- Western men who fought with the old South in the Civil War to de- fend It's rights to secede, today led second "rebel" movement, this time against their comrades-in- T. arms of 1861. Missouri "seceded" yesterday for the second time, fol- lowed by, Oklahoma and Texas, when the 46th reunion of the Uni- ted Confederate Veterans ran t..so pitched fight on the election Of officers.
 They laid groundwork today for separate organization, in opposi- ton but with mo animosity" for the original league, which they claim is dominated by the uncover political trickery" of the old South. It will be called the trans-Missis- Sippi Confederate Veterans Union.
 There are only 5000 or so Con- federate veterans left, and hardly one is under 85 years old. But the "rebs" from beyond the Mississippi showed the spirit of e Pickett's charge when the reunion came to the election of a cornmander-in- chief.
 Gen. Homer Atkinson, of Peters, burg, Va., was elected by 272 votes to the 228 boiled by Gen. J. M. Claypool, St. Louis, the western candidate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
DRY SPELL ENDS,
 FARMERS JOYOUS
Lightning Blows Fuses in Transformer of Power
 Company

Rain which fell heavily here throughout last night and this morning served to break 6 dry spell that, had 1t continued much longer, would have caused thousands of dollars damage to farms in and near Waterbury. From 9:30 o'clock last night to noon today almost three inches of rain had fallen here
 Electric service was interrupted once during the night when light. ming blew the fuses in transforia- CT of the Connecticut Light and Power company. The lightning was not severe in this locality, however, and electric wires and telephones escaped without any serious danl- age. .s
 The New Haven area received tiie full force of the storm. The Elm City was deluged throughout last evening and up to midnight S.20 inches of rain had fallen, an iiri- precedented record. It is estimated that $l00,000 damage was caused in New Haven. sg
 For the past twenty-six days the Waterbury area has received little or no rain. Twice during the period brief showers were recorded but the rainfall was not sufficient to relieve the farmers and garden owners. The storm started here at about 9s30 o'clock last night and rain fell spasmodically throughout the night and this morning. -yN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
TOP HONORS IN
 CLASS DIVIDED
Jack MCCaIIum and Helen KOhIstrunk HOpevilIe
 VaIedictOrians

Because of the fact only one tenth of a point separates Jack Mc- Callum and Helen Kohlstrunk of Hopeville school, the two will receive valedictory honors this year. Mc- Callum has an average of 03.6 and Miss KohlStrunk an average of 93.4.
 Ex-mayor William Eandland will present diplomas to graduates Wednesday, June 24, 1t was al- nounced today by Principal B. FraIl- ces Bailey-Platt. The exercises will be held in the school auditorium at |2 p. m.
 The honor pupils are: Dolores Dubuque 92.9, Hazel Bates So.1, El- canor Dee S7.1, Lena Pasini 86.6, Gino Tambllrini 85.6 Mary Hyland 85.4, Edward Grant 85.
 The graduates include:
 Hazel Louise Bates, William Hem ry Bentley, Arthur Raymond Bilan- cioni, Lena Carmen, Rita Ruth Charest, John Francis Corcoran, Eleanor A. Dee, Maurice William Dee, Joseph Charles Deegan, Wal ter, Joseph Delinekitis, Vinice M. Denorfia, Paul DeRito, Perry Desid- eric, Jennie Rose DeSocio, Dolores Airline Dubuque, Pauline Frances Dusseault, Evelyn Mabel Ellis, Ed- mund William Foster, Glorio Rose- mary Gagnon, Edward Charles Grant, Francis Louis Hart, Mary. Emily Hyland.
 Joseph Iannone, Helen Kohl- strunk, Robert William Lanouette, Robert Irving Lawton, John H. Me- Callum, William Joseph Molleur, Al- bert Michael Monti, Rose Muzzicato, Gustaf Neumann, George Grady Nichols, Doris Carolyn OLoskey, Lena Helen Pasini, Carmella Helen Perugini, Palmina Carmella San- tucci, Tony Joseph Scionti, Carmine sirignano, Harold Clayton Slater, Jennie L. Solomita, Edward Harry Stafford, Gino Mario Tamburini, Rena Mary Tamburini, Warren Thomas Futile.
 Tho class officers are: President, Helen Kohlstrunk; vice.president, Jack McCallum; secretary, Dolores Dubuque; treasurer, George Nichols.
 The school colors are Blue and Gold, and the class motto is Always Faithful" .t,'..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

and that many give the impression they are government-c connected, were the United State Civil service board ct Washington, Postmaster Charles A. Babin, and Edgar Dwyer.
 Apparently hopeful of Q harvest of bonus money, many of the agents representing the schools have con- tacted ex-service men, the report states. Large numbers of local vet- erans have been approached by saleslnen urging them to take courses in the schools and obtain lue9ative government jobs. Approx irnAtely three thousand Waterbury veterans will receive the bonds, de- livered at their homes Tuesday night.
 Veterans Warned
 Eeiterating its warning issued some months ago to veterans, the Chamber of Commerce again today urges ex-serlvcemen to Do on the watch for gharpSters and crooks Of all descriptions.
 "You will have many propositions made to you," the report states. DO not be I1lisled by promises or sug- gestions which may be false. Before you sign, investigate. You will find you have Q host of new friends to help you. Watch out. They may be, for the most part, only interested in your bonus money. Do not sign anything until you are sure because you may be waiving your rights"
 Returning to the solicitation for the civil service schools, the state- ment says: Tt is the Chambers opinion that Q great deal of care should be exercised before entering into contracts or sign agreements with thought in mind that such training will guarantee or even make possible the securing of Q civil service position.
 Opportunities Exaggerated
 "The United States Civil Service Commission has receiycd numerous complaints regarding the activities of so-calied civil-service schools and iS using It's best efforts to inform the public of their true status. The commission, in c recent bulletin, states that many of these schools grossly exaggerate opportunities for employment in the Federal civil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Geddie L. Vitas Is
 Brightest At Duggan
Laura Sparano Wins Salutatorian HonOrs-lOO to Graduate-Venta Choral Club Gives Dance Tonight
BROOKLYN NEWS

committee in charge includes John Sica, president; Carmine Etergino, vice-chairman; John Parazaile, sec- retary; Pietro Angelonicola, treas- urer; John Roberts, John Taglia Nicolo Mature, Francis Granato Louis Dantino, SPasquale Dedotto and Rosario Bellino.
 Sylvester J. Stokes No. 6 of the Lithuanian-American Veterans as- sociation will be honored at flag day exercises to be held at the Elks' club tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. The national colors will be accepted by John Danisavage, commander of the local Lithuanian veterans post.
 The Lithuanian Legion and auxil- iary will assemble with the New Britain and Hartford chapters at 48 Green street ata6:30 o'clock to form for e parade to the American Legion home on Holmes avenue where they will be met by delega- tions representing other local posts and auxiliaries. A parade will take place from this point to the scene of the services.
 St. Joseph,s fife and drum corps will meet in Brooklyn and escort the Lithuanian posts to Holmes avenue and from this point lead the entire contingent to the Elks headquarters.
 The Brooklyn contingent will as- semble on Green street facing the intersection of John street. The line of march will be John street to Con- gress avenue, to Bank street, 10 Exchange place, to West Main street on the north side of the Green, West Main street to Holmes avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
More Teachers Names Involved In Transferals

In addition to previous changes relevant to the transferral of several gram mar school teachers and prin- cipals, it was also learned today that there will probably be several changes made by the board of education at it's meeting Monday in connec- tion with high school teachers.
 No information could be procured from the department office but 1t has been nosed about that the in- creased registration at one of the local high schools has had Q great deal to do with the changes that will probaly be proposed on Mon- day.
 Further information was also re- ceived today in connection with the names of more grammar school teachers who will no doubt be trans ferred before the beginning of the next school year. Jane Murray, principal of Bishop street school, is slated to be transferred to Hen- dricken, where she will also act in a similar capacity. Other transfers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
WEEK-END TIME
 DANGER PERIOD
Frequent Accidents Mar Saturday, Sunday Pleas.
 ures Records Indicate

Forty-two per cent of the traflad fatality total for the year 1895 wac compiled during week-ends 1t la disclosed today in a bulletin releas- ed by the state department of motor vehicles. Saturday Sunday fatalities during the year totaIIGi POI, so that 104 days, or a period os time representing 27 per cent of the year, is charged with 42 per cent of the deaths.
 The 6aturday-Sunday experience for 1886 to date is even worse, reb- resenting 4S per cent of those killed because of traffic accidents during the first five months of the year, the report states. Naturally trafflc accidents are most numerous on days when the bulk of the traffic is on the road as in the ma jority of cases, accidents result from congested highways, accord- ing to the bulletin. Similar bulletins directing attention to the weekend toll, will be issued periodically.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

service, and that they give the i'm. presslon that they are connected with the government. The Cham ber's Investigation Department is aware that, in some instances, over. statements have been made. 1. No civil-service school has any connection whatever with the Civil Service Commission, or with any other branch of the government.
 3. The Commission has no agents who solicit applications for civil- service positions, or who sell "civil service" courses. 3. No school can properly guar antee" government employment. {. No school has advance informa- ton regarding the need of civil service employees or the an- nouncernent of examinations. 5. No school is given information regarding examination questions or any other information which is not available to the general public. 6. The Commission does not rec. ommend any school.
 '. It is not necessary to take Q course with any so-called civil- service school in order to com. pete in any of the Commissions examinations.
 Free Information
 "Information regarding exam nations for the Federal civil-service may be obtained by anyone at any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
DEPOSITORS PLAN
 FORMAL MEETING
Organized Movement Is Started to Take Over
 Closed Banks Assets

Depositors of the Kazemekas and Company, private bank, which has been in receivership for more than four years, will meet soon to dis cuss plans for raising enough funds to take over the remaining assets of the closed bank. A committee of de- positors, represented by Attorney Michael V. Blansfleld, opposed at a hearing in superior court yesterday afternoon the offer made by an un- disclosed client of Bronson, Lewis and Bronson to purchase the re- maining assets of the bank for $46,- 346.98.
 Attorney Blnasfield told the court that the depositors opposed the sale of the assets now or aN any time, and that they hoped to form corp oration and take over the assets themselves. Judge Edwin c. Dick enson deferred further hearings on the offer until September, to allow the depositors an opportunity to raise the necessary funds.
 The offer submitted would have meant an additional IS per cent dividend for depositors of Kazeme- kas and Company. This would have given them 25 per cent in dividends in all. Claims against the bank amount to slightly more than $30O.- 900.
 Should the depositors be unable t0 ralIrrhaaq tha agsafg Of tho hank and if superior court grants per- mission for the sale. 1t is known that several other offers for the as- sets will be made other than the one already filed. One attorney representing a purchaser said yes- terday that his offer was substan- tially higher than the one made by the unnamed client Of Bronson. Lewis and Bronson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

decorated by a foreign govern ment. President wilson was Christmas dinner guest 10ls. Thousands of Distinguished Servi- Ice Crosses, Cr0ix dc Guerres and two Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded division prlvates and officers for herOisni. Was in five major Offenslves. Occupied two defense sectors. Last divisional review. Camp Devens, April 22, 1919. Mustered out of federal service April ID, 1919. nA
 Bonds! Bonds!
 Up to ( p. m. yesterday after- noon 2S.SOO applications for bonus payments had been filed at the U. S. veterans bureau at New ington. A total of $17,276,617.0O is represented in that number. It was expected that a few additional applications would be received to- day by Major Thomas J. Banni- gan, manager of the bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
PETER SMOTAS TO
 FACE EXTRADITION

Waterbury and Wolcott authori- ties were to consult today on action to be taken towards the extraditon of Peter Smotas, g, of 82 South Leonard street, this city, held by police in Morgan City, La, after an accident in which he wrecked Q stolen car he was driving. Snotas is wanted in this city fo rnon-sup- port and in Wolcott for theft of an automobile and breaking and enter ing. He was driving @ car owned by Irving Reichenbach, of Chestnut Till road, Wolcott, stolen from MT. Reichenback's home Sunday. Fifty dollars in cash was also taken from the house. News of Smotas' arrest was received in telegraph message last night by Captain Joseph Stevens of the detective bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
MRS. AGNES DILLON AND SON INJURED

A mother and her four-year-old son were treated for superficial iIi- juries at St. Mary's hospital after they had been struck and knocked down by c car on the North Main street crosswalk at Il o'clock last night. Mrs. Agnes Dillon, 2i, of 26 Savings street suffered c bruised elbow and her son, John, {, had Q bump on the forehead. Tony Famig- lietti, of 40 Wilson street, driver of the car, took them to the hos pital. According to Patrolman Will- lam Santoro, who reported the ac. cident,, said Famiglietto had good brakes and stopped his car in time to avoid running over the mother and child,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
SAFE CRACKED
 IN NEW MILFORD

Four men who "cracked" @ safe in New Milford early this morning were believed speeding through this section of the state in Q car bearing Rhode Island state markers accord ing to information telephoned to police headquarters here by Chief of Police J. Fl. Nearing of. New Mil ford. Sergeant Joseph Bagley, desk ofIicer at headquarters, said Chiet Nearing had asked that 9 general alarm be broadcast over the police teletype and that Waterbury police be on the watch for the car. The robbery, of which Sergeant Bagley was unable to supply further details, was said to have been committed about 1880 o'clock this morning and to have netted the bandits $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Civil Service Schools Charged With Misrepresentation
B. P. O. E. Sponsoring
 Flag Day Services
Presentation of COIOrs to Lithuanian Veterans to Be
 Most Impressive Ceremony

Flag Day services to be conducted in this city tomor night at the Eks Club acording to preparations will be among the most impressive patriotic demonstrations held here in many years The principal address of the evening will be delivered by Attorney Edward Daily while the Eks' tribute will be delivered by Lieutenant Colonel William Shanahan Francis Ryan, Eagle Scout, of Troop Boy Scouts of America has been chosen to rece the history of the national colors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

Following the great tribute the flag will be presented to Comman- der John Danisavage of Sylvester J. Stokes Post No. 6 of the Lith- llanian- American Legion, the pre- sentation to be made by Former Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile. Pollard Chairman
 Lieutenant Detective William F. Pollard is acting as chairman of the committee in charge of the ela- borate program and is being assist ed in his efforts by Dr. Mortimer O'Hara, Dr. George Leonard and Albert Hummel.
 The services will be attended by twenty-nine local veterans chapters and their associated auxiliaries, all of whom will assemble at the Am- erican Legion home on Holmes ave- nue at 7:30 o'clock. Sylvester J. Stokes Post and it's auxiliary and Stanley Rytz Post No. { of New Britain and several members of the newly Hartford chapter will meet at 48 Green street hall at 6:30 o'clock and parade to Holmes ave- nue from which point they will be escorted in @ parade to the Elk's headquarters.
 The contingent will be lead by St. Joseph's Fife and Drum Corps un- der the direction of John W. Stokes. Directors of this unit stated today that the players will meet at their clubrooms at 6 o'clock for instruc- tions relative to their part of the evenings program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
FILM DIRECTOR wEDs

Hollywood, June B - UP) - James Tinling, film director, today disclosed he and the former Jose phine Johnson Murphy were mar ried last Tuesday. They managed to keep 1t a secret because the ceremony was performed right in the film colony. Ms. Tinling, the former wife of Dudley Murphy, q film director, is the daughter of Joseph Johnson, one-time commis- sioner of public works in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Past Commander

sum of $I,50o, as he did not bor- on the face value of the bonds as many ex-Service men did three years ago. The Cornellian Coun- ell is an alumni body of Cornell University which assists deserv- ing students in financing their way through the university. Scholarships are given out by this group and in some cases aid is given to those who are working their way through school.
 Hundreds of Naugatuck Valley veterans and their friends are expected to attend the outing sponsored by David Fannick post, No. 91, Jewish War Veter- ans, which will take place at OsbOrne's grove, Bethany road, on Sunday, the 21st. The scene of the outing is off the Naugatuck- Bethany road, near the Peter Paul Candy Shop.
 An all-day program of events has been arranged by the conn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
c. Of c. Secretary,
 Postal Authorities
 Give Public Warning
Agents Making Special Appeal at Present to Veterans in Hopes of Sharing Bonus Payments Chamber
 Urges Careful Investigation of Contract

A large number of complaints and inquiries concerning solicita- tions for subscriptions to the so- called civil service schools resulted today in the issuance of Q warning by the Chamber of Commerce to bee ware Of misrepresentation Cooper ating with the Chamber in an inc vestigation which disclosed that many of the schools greatly exag-
 gerate opportunities for employment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Donates Bonus

The proceeds of the bonus bonds received by Attorney Theodore F. Meyer, former judge of city court, will be turned over to the Cor nellian Council, 1t was announced last night. Attorney Meyer is Q former commander of the Corporal Coyle Post of the American Legion The local attorney will receive the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Picnic Tomorrow

The annual outing of the Madona
 Del Assunta society of Town Plot will take place tomorrow afternoon and evening at Greece park on New Haven avenue. A band concert, field events and refreshments will be part of the excellent program arranged. Thomas Colasanto. Jr.. is chairman.
 onaccrs of the society and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

rumored are: Gertrude Doran, from Slocum to Woodrow Wilson; Bessie M, Meyers, from Kingsbury to Russell; Katherine M. Corr, from Park Road to Mary Abbott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
0Id Timers Active


 The Brooklyn Old Timers softball team will oppose the Holy Name so- ciety of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel tomorrow morning at the Town Plot playground. The game will begin at Il o'clock with no age limit or restrictions to be based upon the Bank Streeters. The Old Timers, managed by Vincent "Jiggers" Palladino would meet any team in the city and results can be obtained by calling 4-976O between D and 6 o'clock.
 Included in the lineup of the Old Timers will be Primo Jamele, Sam Salemi, Lon Sproxy. Phil Sacco. vinny palladino, Joe zaza, Sam zaza, Dom Pape, T. Datelle, Pat 0alulIo, F. Etters. A. Gianelli. Mike Calucci. Tommy Colasanto and John IAltieri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Elnrin Pnst

PAVAhV VbS
 Italian-American World War Veterans from this city will compromise part of the state delegation that will leave from Hartford tomorrow morning to take part in the exercises att tendant on the dedication of Q new bridge at Lawrence, Mass, cast for the ceremonial and re- treatments will be in charge of c. Rockwell Clyne. Entertainment will be furnished by Clarence and Harold Slater. Clinton D. Nichols, tomorrow afternoon. The bridge has been dedicated to the mem- ory of Antonio Finnochiara,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

0eddie L. Vitas was named Dug gan school valedictorian today by Principal John c. Gilmartin. Salu- tory honors went to Laura sparano. In oil there are 100 pupils in this years graduating class. The follows:
 Louis Abbondelo, Anna Amodeo, Rose Berardi, Charles Butkus, Mich- ael Carozza, Andrew Cozza, Joseph- inc Crisafulli, John Joseph Delaney, Vincent DeMartino, Joseph Dl- Chiara, Vincent Dizinno, Carnela Flalnighetti, Mary Gigante, Nellie Grinis, Francis Hellmann, Thomas Hoar, Dorothy Lasky, William Le- Rose, Albert Mann, Ellen Marcucio, Elizabeth Marine, Madeline Mem rella, Josephine Radziunas, Peter Sloboda, Laura Sparano, Jeofa Stan- co, Anthony Turzo, Michael Zinolli, John Zukauskas, James c. Bellucci, Louize Cozza, Carnella Davino, Rob-, ert 0. Dayharsh, Gladys Defelice, Josephine DelCroce, Jerry L. Di- Pietro, Louis DiPietro, Pasquale J. Tlamighetti, Rose D. Ferrucci, Ther- esq L. Ficeto, Anna M. Gambini, Nicholas Grappone, Alfred T. Quixogn, Leonard M. 1annantuoni, Lucille r. KalvaitiS, Joseph A. Lan- zetta, Donald J. Marcucio, Joseph Marino, Philomena A. Mastroianni, Jerry A. Melchionna, Catherine May Petriilo, Fanny R. Quattro, Lil- Han P. Radzewich, Victoria M. Ro- sati, Helen spagnoletti, oswald P. Tier, Concetta Turro, Michael A. Turro, Qeddie J. Vitas, signey John Carusilla, John D'Amico, Nicholas DeFelice, Pearl Marie DeMaria, Anne Marie DiPietro, Domenic Jo- seph DeRosirno, Arthur Frank Del- lano, Dorothy Louise DelCroce, An- tonic Louis plVito, Lillian Jane DiVito, Pauline Catherine Famig- lett!, Alflo James Giacomi, Nicholas Vincent Iannatuoni, Charles Mich- ael J'Anthony, Daniel Gregory Lynch, Rita Patricia Moore, Betty Rose Olszewski, Antoinette Marie pagluccia, Joseph Dominic Panelli, Etalo Edmund Pannoni, Ada Mary Grace Petite, Tina Winifred Piomba, Susan Isabelle Pate, Michael Salerno. Rocco Joseph Sgrillo, Frances Paul Signore, Angelo John Stance, Frank John stance. Louis Michael stere, Gene Louis Viola. Grace Anna Viola, Vincent James Magnarella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

mlttee in charge of the event. Numerous veterans organizations and their auxillaries have been invited to attend. Jewish War Veterans posts from ali over tho state will be represented at the gathering.