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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
JuStiCe-Charity

City court this morning was treated to the spectacle of a lawyer giving up his fee for the benefit of the wife of the man he represented in non support action.
 The lawyer was Attorney Pat rick Healey, who represented 8 client charged with non n-support, an who announced that the husband had agreed to jay SIC a week for the support of his wife and children. This offer was satisfactory to the court, and an order was passed by Judge John F. McGrath.
 Then, addressing the court, Attorney Healey said: Your honor. my fee for coming over here this morning to represent this man is five dollars. And l want to collect it, not for my self, but SO that I can hand it over to the wife to get some- thing for the children"
 The husband said he would pay the attorneys fee next week, and the sum will be turn- ed over to the woman at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
FIRE DAMAGES
 DENTAL OFFICE
Valuable Equipment Ruin- ed = Traffic Tie-up on
 Bank Street Results

Many damage was done last night by fire at the office of Dr. Fran cis P. Barnes on the second floor of the Jones-Morgan Building, at 108 Bank street. Valuable equip ment was considerably damaged. while firemen limited damage to the building itself to approximately $500.
 The blaze started in small stor- age closet of the doctors dental laboratory, being discovered at 700 o'clock, an hour after the doctor had left the office. "A boy, Harvey Koizin of 27 Cooke street, first mo- ticed the fire and informed @ po- liceman, who sent in the alarm.
 Bremen battled the flames with chemical lines and extinguishers, a ladder being set up to 8 large win- dow. The fire fighters were at the scene for an hour and half, and preventing the blaze from spread ing and doing additional damage. The fire broke into the office of Dr. Emil Patzold, dentist, on the floor above, but made no headway there and did but slight damage.
 The fire marshal and his staff conducted an exhaustive investiga- ton into the cause of the blaze. It is believed that it started from spontaneous combustion of waste matter.
 A large throng of shoppers gath cred on Bank street to watch the proceedings, and traffic was held up for a long time as the apparatus and the crowds jammed the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Spotlighting
 Brass CityNews
Drivers Held

Frank Wheeler, 38, Of l35 Will low street, was arrested on a charge of evading responsibility at 3:30 this morning, shortly af- ter his car had allegedly struck a parked machine on Hillside ave- nue. Wheeler was given a con- tinuance to Monday when arraign- ed in city court before Judge John F. McGrath.
 Motor Patrolmen Joseph Mc- Carthy and James Wagner arrest ed Wheeler. Police claim that Wheeler failed to halt after hit ting a parked car at 127 Hillside avenue.
 A charge of violating the rules of the road was lodged against Hillary Rama, 2, of 36 Lounsbury avenue, after the car he was driv- ing was involved in an accident on East Main street near Ex- change Place at 2 o'clock this morning. Rama's car collided with an auto driven by Philippe Guer- tin, of 236 Bank street. Patrol men Collins and Dereskevice made the arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
ITALIAN WRITER
 OF PLAYS DIES
Luigi PirandellO is Found Dead in Bed in His
 Rome Home

Rome, Dec. 10.-(UP)-Luigi Pir- andello, 69, world famed playwright, died suddenly today. Members of his household found him dead in bed early this morning. It was thought that he died in his sleep about mid- night.
 Pirandello's fame as playwright in the last two decades has been equalled only by that of George Bernard Shaw and Eugene O'Neill. All three have received the Nobel prize for literature.
 He was born at Girgenti, Sicily, on June 26, 1867. He studied at Paler- mo and Rome, after which he took a degree in historical and philolog- ical sciences at the University of Bonn. Germany. There he mastered the German language to such an extent that his translation of Goethe's Roman Elegies" remains today one of his best literary pro- auctions.
 Enlargement of Heart
 His death was believed due to anuerism or enlargement of the heart, members of his household said.
 He was the author of such world known plays as "The Mock En- peror," The Life Gave You" "Six Characters in Search of an Author" "As You Desire Me-" and Find Ones Self"
 In March, 1929, Pirandello was made a member of the Royal Acad- emy of Italy, and in November, 1894 was awarded the Nobel prize. Last year he visited the United States.
 He was the first of the Italian in- telligensia to accept fascism. He called Mussolini man of destiny"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
New Rates

Reduction in cable and radio rates between the United States and Honolulu and the Philippines becomes effective Jan. 2 on the part of Mackay Radio, RCA Com munications, Commercial Cable Co, and Western Union Telegraph Co. The new rates were an- nounced locally today by D. Spiegel, manager of the Western Union branch.
 The new rate for the regular fast service between San Fran cisco and Honolulu will be fifteen cents a word as against the pres- ent rate of twenty cents a word, while the new schedule provides a rate of thirty-nine cents word between San Francisco and Man. fla compared with fifty-three cents 8 word.
 The new day letter service, which is being instituted in place of the present night letter service now to be discontinued, will of- fer a much faster service than the night letter and at very consid. erable reduction in cost to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Order Of Moose

Dictator Harry Hubert of the local lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose, announed last evening at a meeting held in Moose hall that more than 25 members of the organization had signified their intention of starting a bowling league. It was also announced that card teams from Middletown will meet the local teams in the final round of the interstate card tourney in Waterbury on Monday evening. The names of four can didates for membership were pre- sented last night and 1t was an- nounced that the initiation would take place on December 30.
 Civilta E Pr0gressO
 Charter members of the Civilta and Progresso society will be guests of honor at the dinner and ceremony in celebration of the 2ist anniversary of the founding of the unit, which will be held at Temple hall. Saturday, December 10. The society was formed De- cember i9, 1915. All present members and their wives will at- tend.
 The arrangements for the cele- bration have been made by Me ehael J. Pierro. chairman Of the committee, assisted by Fred Cip- rinno. Charles Martinelli and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL| LEAGUE UNDERWAY
Season Formally Opens For Teams of Leaven-
 worth High League

The Leavenworth high school Girls Volleyball league got under way yesterday afternoon under the direction of Miss Anne L. Meehan, director of physical education at the local technical institution. The schedule calls for games which are played by various class teams.
 e Classes Meet
 Yesterday afternoons contests were played between the two upper classes and the two lower classes. The seniors defeated the juniors in straight games, 15-14 and 15-13. The Sophomores had a much closer tus- sle, the contest going three games. The second year girls won the first game, 15-10, dropped the second by the same count and finally won out in the final game by sore of 15-11.
 Contestants
 Those who took part in the con- tests are listed as follows:
 Anna Merlak, Jennie Davgela, Dorothy Larson, Dorothy Taylor, Dorothy Cooper, Marjorie Gould, Mae Honegger, Ann Codianne, Edith Luzzi, Nora LaPage, Doris Walker, Marion Smith, Marjorie Matulis, Margaret Ricci. Margaret Yutzler, Lari Seacer, Dorothea Miller, Mary Gransky, Pauline Vasilakas, Marg- aret Yutzler, Laura Skinner, Janet Boyd, Vivian Matson, Ethel Fitz- simons, Jane MacAleer.
 Ella Williams, Margaret Williams, Verna Verpillot, Elizabeth Nicholas, Rita Stollar, Anna Pawelchak, May Cerbasie, Mary Gonillo, Catherine Gonillo, Angeline Galante, Gertrude Reynolds, Mary Mihalakas, Stella Hnewish, Ethel Noble, Pearl Schill- ing, Anne Mihaldo, Josephine Googins, Lillian Capaldo, Catherine Carlo, Hilda Armstrong, Ruth Dupre, Annette Desormeaux, Gloria Stieler, Rita Adam, Olive Burnop.
 Aida Cahill, Frances Gramena- Nch. Jennie Tutola, Catherine Matafezzo, Helen Karchavskas, Norma Cucola. Emily Sngelsen, Anna Martinelli. Catherine Lucian, Anita Houle, Mary Stolfi. Josephine Genovese, Mary Calvatore. Beatrice Philbert, Doris Noakes, Marie Poll, Craze Treuheart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
BONES FOUND ON
 CH A'PLIN FARM.
Portions of Skeleton Dug Up By WOrkmen--Murder
 Victim is Suspected

Chaplin, Conn, Dec. 1O-(UP)- The condition of a skull and leg bone unearthed in gravel bank on the farm of Joseph McQuade by road builders, offered a theory of possible murder, state police said today. Search was being made for other parts of the skeleton. The skull, believed that of an ellerly man, was dug up by a steam shovel late yesterday. Nearby was found the leg bone. Police said there was a break in the skull which indicated the person may have been slain by a blow. The bones were found bur- fed near the surface and were be- lieved to have been hidden for about IS years. A check of missing persons failed to lead to a possible identification of the remains. The farm formerly was known as the old Jermiah Backus place, once used as an almshouse.
 Not Those of Inmate
 The fact that parts of the skele- ton were missing and there was no evidence of coffin, police said, precluded the possibility the re- mains were those Of an inmate who had been buried after a natural death. The property had not been used as a poor farm for about 2O years, 1t was said and until eight years ago had been under cultiva- ton. Police planned to f1ne-comb the land in the hope of turning up other parts of the skeleton which might give them some clue as to the identity of the victim. The farm is located on back road, some distance from the main high way. Investigation is in charge of state police from Danielson bar racks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Democratic Senators-EIect
 Holding Organization Caucus
Selection of LawlOr As President Pro TempOre
 Practically Assured

Predictions were made today, and also yesterday at the Capitol in Hartford, that Governor Wilbur L.. Cross forces will predominate at to- nights session of the 1887 demo- cratic senators-elect and dicate the organization of the upper branch of the general assembly for the coming session which opens in Jan- uary. That the strength of Mayor Thomas J. SpeIlacy at the caucus will not exceed five votes, unless some unforeseen turn of events oc- CUTS, was one pre-caucus opinion expressed by leader of the party.
 Split Evident L
 Governor Cross and Mayor Spell lacy are at odds over who should i'll the important posts in the state senate for the 1897 session. The democratic party wil have an over whelming majority in the upper house with its 26 votes as against nine for the republican party. Therefore, the democratic party Will organize the senate.
 Governor Cross wants Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Waterbury for president pro tempore. He wants Senator Raymond J. Devlin of New Haven for majority leader. Lieu tenant Governor Frank Hayes is not taking sides in the battle and is expected to be allowed his choice of the clerk of the senate. Mayor Hayes is also understood to favor Attorney John M. Baile yof Hart ford for assistant clerk.
 Spellacy Opposed
 Mayor Spellacy does not look with favor on this set-up. That IS, he does not favor all of it. He is not opposing the clerkship or assist ant clerk selections. But in order to clear the way for his associate in law practice, Senator Jo- seph P. Cooney of Hartford, for the post of majority leader he wants Senator Devlin named as president pro tempore.
 If named majority leader Sena- tor-elect Cooney would be assured of senate chairmanship of the pow erful Judiciary committee. This IS what the governor is opposed to be- cause of the fact that Cooney was involved four years ago in the ia nous judgeship and county commits sionership appointments whereby democratic members of the senate were given appointments for swing ing their support to the republicans on certain measures approved by the g. c. p. machine.
 Predictions today were that the Grass forces would emerge from the ca,scus with the greatest amount Of tl13 plums if not all of them. Na- tional Committeeman David Fitz- Gerald of New Haven is behind the governor.
 Smith to Preside
 This evenings session will be called to order at o'clock at the Hotel Bond by State Chairman J. Francis Smith of this city. It is expected that he and Governor Cross, and possibly Ldeutenant-Goy- ernor Hayes, will address the sena- torS and senators briefly and then retire to leave the democratic members of the 1897 senate to their private deliberations. The caucus is expected to be a fiery one but, also, 8 brief one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
New Dining Room

Visitors from other parishes were among the 400 who attended the annual turkey supper of the Trinity Episcopal church last night in the newly completed din- ing room of the parish house. It marked the first time the new room was used.
 St. Elizabeth's Guild was in di- rect charge of the supper with Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson as general chairman. Committees were in charge of the following: Kitchen, Mrs. Laura E. Dutton; pies, Mrs. Ernest Say; donations, Harvey E. Dutton; tickets, Martin U. Lowe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

trophy must be won there consecu- tive years in order to be kept per- manently by any team; the Gaug- han award will be permanent one year trophy.
 Announcement of the donation was made at the opening games of the league at the community house last night. Superintendent of Parks James J. Curtin was an hon. ored guest and he spoke briefly to the audience. Remarks on the league were also made by President Joseph Mulcunry, who introduced MT. Curtin (who needed no intro duction), and Supervisor Bill Shea.
 The two games last night were thrillers, but by far the most excit- ing was the tilt between the Gents of the Hill and the Robins, from which the latter emerged victorious after a minute overtime period by a 24-20 score. In the other game the Tribunes hurdled the Baldwin Props, 30-20.
 Games scheduled for Monday night are: Raymond Hillies vs. Welles at 8 o'clock; and Commun- ity Club vs. Hills following. Man agers of the league teams will meet at 2 o'clock in the community house next Friday night.
 The number of Christmas baskets distributed by Girl Scouts of troop 37, St. Francis Xayiers parish de- pends mainly on the success of the cake sale which the girls will spon- sor at the parish hall Saturday. Ac- cording to the girls the sale will be a great success, assuring that sev- eral needy families of the parish will receive a glimmer of joy during the holiday.
 Miss Betty Sullivan, leader, and Miss Genevieve Phelan, assistant, are in general charge. The arr engagements committee is composed entirely of girls, however, under the charimanship of Betty Cunning ham.
 Final Meeting
 A final meeting in preparation for their semi-formal dinner dance tomorrow night will be held by the Gents of the Hill at the parish hall tonight at 7;30 p. m. Arrangements for the affair, which Is their first social venture, have all been com. pleted., but q final checking up on mcidentals is deemed necessary by the committee.
 About 100 couples are expected to attend the affair which will DO held at Wright'S Inn. Plainville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
New Nickels

Over $50,000 worth of blanks for nickels have been ordered from the Scovill Manufacturing company by the United States government. The total amount of the contract is $50,25O. In accept ing the contract, the ScOvill conn pany agreed to work it's employees only 40 hours weekly and to pay the required time and One-hah for any work day over eight hours. This is a requirement. laid down by the government before 1t awards work to manufacturing concerns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Ship AhOy!

Two new naval recruits left Wa terbury for a three-month train ing period at the Newport Naval Training Station today, 1t was an- nounced at the local office by George Brizius, local recruiting officer. The two boys are: Joseph H. Gagnon of 1106 South Main street, Waterbury; Joseph F. Sar- done of B Forest street, Nauga- tuck. Sardone is a graduate of Naugatuck High school. It was also announced today that Fred Kulman of 121 Wilson street of this city, who has served for three years on the U. s. 8. Vega, is home on leave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

Catherine Turrell, Mrs. Elizabeth Blakeslee, Mrs. Margaret Maxwell, Mrs. Mary Goodroe, Mrs. Lettie Flood, Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. Louise Clark, Mrs. Agnes c. Fin lay, Mrs. Grace Richard, Mrs. Alice Walcott, Mrs. Josephine Lynn, Mrs. Grace Weaving and Mrs. Ida Birdsall. Also present was Past Grand Master Herbert J. Phillips.
 Entertainment was offered by Mrs. Robert Whiteside, Mrs. Thomas Eyeman and others. The past noble grands were presented with flowers. The committee in charge of the program included Mrs. Clara Kelly, Mrs. Anna Crose Mrs. Julia Granger and Mrs. Esther Piercey. It was announced that a triple installation of off, cers of Nosahogan, Townsend and. Winona Rebekah lodges will take place in January and that on De- cember 18th, under the direction of Mrs. Ella Anderson, Winona Rebekah lodge will conduct its annual Christmas party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
|Market Quieted DolD1i
 Because OF Ergland
Wall Street Was Busy Waiting For Word of Abdica-
 tiOn-LOndOn Exchange Was Very Quiet

New York, Dec. 1O-(UP) - The stock market quieted today while Wall street early awaited word from London on the kings decision Prices moved narrowly around pre- vious closing levels.
 Steel shares displayed strength Rails gained. Oils, utilities and coppers were mixed. Chrysler dip- ped 1-2 to 122 IA.
 U. s. Steel opened 1000 shares at 76 up 5-8.
 London, Dec. 10- (UP) - The stock exchange opened today with a thin attendance. Traders were reluctant to deal pending the ex- pected statement in the House of Commons on King Edward. Prin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Cars Collide

A collision between two auto mobiles in front of the Connecti- cut Railway and Lighting Co. of- flee on West Main ctreet last night led to the arrest of the driv- CTS of both cars on reckless driv- ing charges. Clarence E. Reiser, 2l, of 180 Hauser street, and Fridolf T. Nelson. of 72 New street, Naug- atuck, were the drivers.
 The men were ordered to report at traffic court Monday morning by Sergt. Charles McWeeney and Motor Patrolmar E. Vincent Begg of the accident squad. Both cars were damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

Ticket sales indicate a large at tendance at Doolittle alley hall to- morrow night for the benefit enter tainment and dance being sposored by employees of Scovill's casting shop for a brother worker. Round and square dancing will be enjoyed, get ting under way at 8:30 p. m.
 Community Club Meeting Further developments in prepar- ations for the community clubs annual Christmas party will be made at the meeting of the club tonight at 8 o'clock in the community house. Reports on the success of the bingo party which was sponsored Tuesday night for the benefit of the party will be made. It is expected that a date for the party will be set at tonight's session.
 Dismal Rain
 Skating at the Washington Park rink will be halted again until another cold snap freezes the rain which has softened the surface of the ice considerably. The ice had been in good condition and solid, making it conducive to enjoyment by the youngsters of the district.
 St. Francis Team
 Practice at Washington School gym is scheduled for this afternoon for the St. Francis Xavier school basketball squad. No league game is scheduled for them this week, how ever.
 League Games
 Two games of the parochial school league will be played at the com- mnuity house tomorrow afternoon; at 4 o'clock, Sacred Heart meets St. Thomas; and following St. Mary's meets St. Josephs. Tom Carney will referee both.
 Women Bowling
 The first round of the community clubs women's bowling league was captured b ythe Films, explained by Mrs. Joseph Quinn. Final results were announced after last weeks games. Mrs. Quinn has also taken individual honors for gihh single with 124; and high average of 100. Mrs. Desmaris holds the second highest average of 92. The Pines, explained by Mrs. John Hayes fin ished second in the first round competition.
 Tonights games will mark the beginning of the second round of the league competition. The schec- ule pairs the following teams: ' D. m, Cedars vs. Birches; and Spruces vs. Hemlocks. g p. m., Oaks vs. Pines; and Naples vs. Films.
 More COlOrs
 A galaxy of color seems to pre- dominate when the women of St. Francis Xavier's parish bowl each Wednesday at the parish alleys. and strangely or otherwise, the more the colors are mixed, the bet ter they enjoy the games.
 Last week, the Reds, paced by Mrs. Thomas ODonnell predomin- ated the games; yesterday 1t was the Greens, led by Mrs. Schoeck with a high single mark of 109. The Greens also had high game total Of 2l, and high total pinfall of l425. In making these high marks, the Greens took games from the Whites.
 The Reds were not entirely over shadowed, however, for they defeat the Blues, in their 3 games, and Mrs. Frank Bergin of the Reds had high three honors with 273.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

cipal British funds were mostly marked down 1-4 of a point. War loan 3 1-2s were 105 1-4. Consol 2 1-2s were S3 5-S, home industrials were quiet.
 The foreign exchange market opened with the pound sterling weak because of the crisis. The pound was $4.89-7-8. French francs were l05 5-32 to the pound. At Il a. mA an hour after the opening the pound had weakened to $4,89 3-4 and francs had strengthened against the pound to 105 1-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
GOES TO HIGH COURT

Boston, Dec. i0--tUP)--Question of eonstitutionality of the unem- ployment insurance section of the federal sociai security act. which Pas eipheld Monday in federal dis R1gt court. will % direct to the U. s. bipfeme court without hearing on sts merits by the Q. 6. circuit court e' sbDeals. it was indicated today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Curtin Officiates At
 Opening Of Tourney
Overtime Tilt Features First Night-"Bill" Gaughan
 Donates Trophy-Final Meeting on Dance Plans
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

Contending teams in the Wash ington Park senior basketball league will not only be seeking possession of the coveted Martin Scully trophy, but also of similar award which will be donated by William J. Gaughan, prominent in sporting and boy work activities. The Scully
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
FrQternQL NeUs
Myrtle Temple

Mrs. Viola Schroeder presided at a meeting of Myrtle Temple last evening in Speedwell hall, at which session the first nomination of officers for he annual election took place. The second nomina- ton and election will take place at the next meeting on December 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
RIsKED HIS LIFE

West Haven, Conn., Dec. 1O.-.(UP) Walter Rice. i4. risked his life to save his skating companion, Rich- ard Crego. i2. from drowning in Lake Phipps late yesterday.
 Walter lay on the thin Ice and extended a hockey stock to the fioundering boy and hauled him to safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
NEW PROGRAM

Washington. Dec. l0-tUP)-In- dustrial leaders urged the council for industrial progress today to sponsor a program that would re- move wages and hours from eco homie competition. More than 600 delegates representing business and labor applauded the proposal pre- Sented to the meeting called by in- dustrial Coordinator George L. Berry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
MRS. PONZI DIVORCED

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 10-(UP) Mrs. Charles Ponzi, wife of the notorious financial wizard" whose "get-rich-quick" scheme cost gulli- ble investors millions of dollars in 1920, today was granted a divorce nisi from her deported husband.