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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

been conducted at the Community House during the past few weeks, under the supervision of Mrs. Thom- as HeaIey, who is directing the rec vue. Any boy or girl in the com munity who desires to perform with the cast is invited to rehearsals on Thursday and Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 Hills Baseball Team
 Final practice in preparation for their season. -opening game Sunday at Washington Park with the Che- shire Cats was conducted by the Hills last night. Several new as- pirants presented themselves, and they are expected to get real try- out in the game tomorrow, which starts at 2:46. The Hills will be minus the services of their ace moundman, Joe 5trokalaitiS this year, but will have Cider Maxwell of Watertown and Bob Grady, star of last years Crosby nine to handle the hurdling jobs. Mgr. Tom Pud- cell is anxious to sign Johnny Jab- lonowski, brothers of the more famous Pete (Appleton), of Terry vile. The teams first league game will be with the Recreations ct Hamilton Park, May 10th.
 Bowling Match
 The first of @ two game bowling match between representative teams from the Community house and St. Francis alleys will be rolled at St.. Francis alleys Tuesday night at 8:l6. The second match will be at the Community house on Sunday afternoon ct BOO o'clock after which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 SPONSORSPARTY

A capacity crowd Is expected at the bingo and card party being sponsored by the Hopeville Com munity Club Welfare Committee this evening in the parish house of the South Federated church. Mrs. Bur- ton Walker is general chairman of the affair. Many lovely prizes will be awarded for bingo, cards and door prizes, and in addition, Mrs. Alice Oallond and Mrs. Ellis Akins have arranged a fine program of entertainment. Vocal, instrumental and dance numbers will be offered by the following: Paul Palen and clifford Lilloth, prize winners at the Bunker Hill amateur show held last week; Marie Logan; Billie Adams; Marjorie Doolittle; Tony Caputo; and May Howard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Naugatuck Alleged
 Selling City Water
Superintendent Fleming Launches Investigation to
 Ascertain Truth of Charges Against Borough

ing of the local water department, The water, is is claimed, is being bought by the Bristol Manufactur- ing company, which Is located near the Waterbury -Naugatuck town line in the southern section of the city.
 City officials have expressed the opinion that the Naugatuck Water company may be exceeding the rights given 1t in It's charter by invading Waterbury with it's pipe lines. The Naugatuck concern is privately owned while the local wa ter system is Q publicly owned one,
 The claim that the Naugatuck company had invaded Waterbury was made when petition from the Bristol company for an extension of the main in Highland avenue ex- tension was received. The extension called for would be about 5000 feet, or close to 6 mile.
 At the present time the board oi works K studying the adviSability of laying this long piece Of main. An effort may be made to get 1t through as q WPA project
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

NCOnLl1ucu rom rage H. to beat. Top Jockey in Wayne Wright.
 Granville-Son of Gallant Fox. Comes down to race same as Oma- ha, 1936 winner. Fast finisher.
 Grand Slam--Can win. but con- sidered cinch in mud. Favorite of hunch players, who are laying 1t on the line ebcause hes from Detroit, home of the Tigers. Lions, Red Wings, Gar Wood and Joe Louis.
 Bold Venture --- Best conditioned horse in race. Has speed, breeding and stamina. No excuses if beaten.
 The Fighter Winner of 6 straight races. Will be in money.
 Bien Joli and Banister--Col. E. R. Bradley can't separate them 50 how can you2 Both ready to run that lsat gruelling quarter, where champions are made.
 Indian Broom-Plenty of early foot. How far can he go? Heavily backed by Californian money.
 He Did.--Nobody knows. Figures to be out of 1t after Q mile but has smart jockey aboard, Charlie Kurt singer, who rode Twenty Grand to Derby record.
 Cold 6tream-Bcst long shot. Trainer Alex Gordon asking for only one thing--a fast track.
 Teufcl -- Lightly regarded but won Wood Memorial when nobody gave him tumble.
 Gold seeker-FilIy. "Fillies don't win Dcrbles."
 5angreal--Speed and Mack 0ar- ner, daddy of the Jockies.
 6ilas-Out for exercise.
 Holl Image--Doesn't belong.
 Merry Pete--With the Fitzsirn- mons entry for no good reason.
 Seventh Heaven--Even Sherlock Holmes has been called in to find out, If he can.
 Dnieper--Named for c river in Russia.
 Forest Play--No. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Military Honors For
 Late Charles Bergin
3O4t1 Infantry, EIks, City Officials Pay Final Tribute
 Today to Popular Citzen-MayOr Attends Rites

tendance as well as representatives of the 304th Infantry. Numerous members of business circles of the city also gathered to pay tribute to the deceased who was well known throughout the city.
 The military rites were in charge of the American Legion headed by Wallace J. Inglis and members of the legion also acted as pallbearers. Bugler John BrenneiS sounded church call and taps.
 Mayor Frank Hayes headed delegation of city officials including Superintendent of Police William Roach, Deputy Superintendent Daniel Carson; and several other prominent members.
 A special musical program was rendered under the direction of Pro- lessor John L. Bonn with Miss Loretta Skclly as soloist. Miss Skelly rendered "Star Spangled Banner" after the mass.
 The honorary pallbearers in- cluded: Arthur Mcdonald, Daniel Ryan, Joseph Hackett, Joseph St. Louis, Martin Bergin, and Alderman Edward Fitzgerald.
 Burial was in old St. Josephs cemetery with committal services by Father Roche.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
l7TH ANNIVERSARY FOR 17 POLICEMEN
One Captain, One Sergeant Included in List of Men
 Named " Years Ago

Seventeen members of the police department, appointed with the ad- vent of the three-platoon system in 1919 will observe their 17th anni- versary as police officers Tuesday Fourteen other appointments were made June 18 of the same year as the addition of an extra shift cree ated the necessity for more men.
 Appointed May s, 1919 were the following: Charles T. Klauberg, Ber- nard Burns, Albert Lacey, Peter Tehan, Joseph McEvoy, Patrick J. Kennedy, Matthew Noonan, Michael P. Carroll, Harry Martin, Daniel Namack, John Donahue, Charles Harris, John J. Falvey, Walter Hayes, William c. Dwyer, George Chatfleld, promoted to a sergeantcy in 1921; and William J. Duggan, re- gently appointed captain, in charge of the motor patrol.
 Agitation for the three-platoon system was begun in the Waterbury Democrat. It was adopted by both police and fire departments the same year. The fourteen other ap- pointees, who will observe their 17th anniversary June 18th are:
 Charles McWeeney, George F. Me- Elligott, John Palmatier Edmund Cass Patrick Foley, Joseph T. Phe- Ian, Daniel O'Neil, John Carmody, William J. Feeley, Carl Hespelt, Timothy Hurley and Delmar Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
LENIENCY PLEA
 DENIED WORKER
Daversa Bound Over to High COurt-EmpIOyes
 Fail to Prosecute

Charged with the theft of metal from the A. H. Wells company on Watertown avenue, where he is em- ployed, Joseph Daversa, 50, of 1 sperry street, was bound over to sue perior court by Judge John P. Me- Grath in city court today under bonds of 4l,000 in spite of a plea for leniency by his employer. Rep- resentatives of the company appear ed in court to testify to Daversas previous good record. They said the man had been employed at the com pany for 27 years and that they had no desire to prosecute the case.
 Judge McGrath ordered the man bound over, however, when he was told that a $500 pumping machine from which parts had been removed and which was said to have been ire rcparably Damaged, was also in- volved in the alleged theft.
 Daversa was arrested earlier in the week by Detectives Edward Me- Elligott and Cornelius Shanahan who found the man in car on Judd street, driven by friend who was subsequently, absolved of com plicity. Tn the car was more than 800 pounds of scrap metal, later identified as property of the A. H. Wells company, and parts Of the pumping machine, owned by Abra- ham Katz, proprietor of 8 metal shop on East Aurora street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Especial to The Democrat)

NnuRhtuCk, Mhy Z,-hHnuhI re- ports are now ready for public in- spection. They were sent to the of- Ace of Borough Clerk Charles F Daly yesterday afternoon and may be procured by local citizens there A number of interesting facts arc shown by the report. The borough court paid for itself this year, the report reveals, and turned in $l, ,84852 to the borough treasurer This report, made by John M Sutherland, clerk of the court shows receipts Of $3,857.44 and dis bursements not including the amount turned over to the treas- urer, of $2,008.02.
 There was $l50.20 on hand on March 3l, 1035 and $2,400.60 was col- lccted in court fine and costs; $l,071.06 was received from the pro- bation officer, $22.60 from the court of common pleas, $08.80 from the superior court and $24.l0 from mis- cellaneous sources.
 Ofiicers fees and witnesses cost $487.40 and l,067.22 was paid in to the whotor vehihcle department. Thomas Neary got $l0 and James P. Sweeney the same amount when each acted as special prosecuting at- torney. Prisoners meals cost $45.86 and office expense, travel, supplies, investigation, etc. cost $375.80.
 The report of Probation officer Mrs. Edna Fenniman showed 87 per- sons were placed on probation dur- ing the year and Q juvenile cases were settled out of court.
 Calvin Thanks Aides
 "Sincere thanks" to the officers and men of the Naugatuck Hose Hook and Ladder company and the assistant engineers flor their splen. did cooperation and valuable serv- ice rendered during every emergency in the past year" are extended by Fire Chief Milton Calvin in his re. port.
 This report shows 6 fire loss on buildings during the year was $l8,- 008.60 and on contents, $l0,536. Prop erty insurance of these buildings was $73,80O and insurance on con- tents, S30,260.
 An inventory or property of the fire department shows the following valuations; Maple street Hose house $50,000; Maple street lot, $l3,0O0; apparatus, $37,000, fire alarm sys- tenn, $l5,000; supplies. 5000, Q total of $i25, ,000.
 The report Of Borough Engineer R. D. Beardsley shows that the total length of all sewers laid last year was 3,2i8 feet or .8l miles. There is total of i27,702 feet or 2l.80 miles in the entire sanitary sewer system, and 82,725 feet or ll.87 miles in the storm sewer system. Sani- tary sewers were laid in the last fiscal year on Pleasant avenue, Nixon and Homestead avenues, and on Spencer. German, Fern and Hard streets. Storm sewers were laid on High street, Johnson street and City Hill street.
 Cost of Town Farm
 Meadowbrook home, the town
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
7l WILL RECEIVE
 FIRST COMMUNION
Pastor to Deliver Sermon at St. Thomas Serv.
 ices Sunday

A class of seVenty-One will re- ceive first Holy Communion at St. Thomas church tomorrow morning at the 8 o'clock mass The sermon will be delivered by Rev. John P. Kennedy, pastor. D3
 The class as prepared by the Sis- ters Of the parish parochial school follows.
 Anna Asslf, Josephine Assif, Anna Basile, Joan Brennan, Maureen Butler, Mary Castaldi, Philomena Castaldi, Shirley Castonguay, As- sunta Contaldini, Dorothy Cossette, Gloria Destefano, Barbara Fiest, Mary Fitzpatrick, Ruth Clarity, Virginia Crosse, Ruth Gruzas, Mary Guerreiera, Rose Guerriera, Theresa Honyotski, Marie Landolfi, Rose mary Landolii, Helen Macline, Joyce McGrath, Anna Mangini, Gilda MaSsarelli, Barbara Horelli, Ger trude Mecca, Marie Petri, Jane Rathwicez, Jean Reynolds, Gloria Rosa, Catherine Santisiera, Joe sephine Sachez, Josephine Smith, Rosemady Smith, Violet Sprano, Catherine Stoln, Rose 5tolf, Gloria Strawicki, Pucille Telesco, Eliza beth Tyrell.
 Richard Corrideo, Francis Cos Sette, Robert Greece, Francis Day, Joseph DeLauraetes, James Divito, Conial Genevose, Francis Gerardi, James Gleason, Forest Gray, Roy Gray, Charles Hadland, Daniel How ard, John Kane, Edwin Kenins, John Lonergan, James Larrausso, John Longo, Daniel Mancini, John Mon- tinelli Michael Nido, John Palmeri, Donald Palzeve, Constantine Santo- gata, Anthonq Scappini, Morris Scoppini Thorpe Charles, Dominic Trolni, John BaStola, James Welch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
DOROTHY SEIBERT
 WINS TOP HONORS

First prize In the League Of Ma tons speaking contest sponsored by the Waterbury Council for Peace was won by Dorothy siebert last evening for her talk on "Thc League the Only Way Out" Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of school presided, and Dr. Horace D. Taft introduced the speakers.
 The judges were Walter Make peace, Mrs. Florence E. Webster and Attorney Chase Kimball During intermission, Dr. Taft spoke on the value of such discussions and the benefits derived by both the audi ence and speakers. Edward Davis also gave a short talk during in- termission.
 Miss Gertrude Natusch was awarded second prize for her ad- dress.
 Other students who competed were Vincent Adams, deA.ge Brown, Wallace Busch, Edith Kungelis, Arlene Quinn, William Rosevear, Daniel Shiller and Elaine Wright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

Thus far during the criminal term total of 21 cases has been disposed oS. There have been two jury trials since the term opened April T. George Richter of Bristol being found not guilty of automobile hon. icide, and Dr. derardo c. Petrocelli having been found guilty of man. daughter. All the other accused whose cases have been dosposed of thus far have pleaded guilty, among them nine alleged policy writers who were fined total of $3,400.
 False PretenSe
 Gcacco Is charged with two counts of obtaining money by fake pre- tcflses, the state claiming that he and two others cashed number of cheeks signed with the names Of prominent local citizens. The two other men have pleaded guilty. Charles DeRenzo, 35, pleaded guilty to seven counts of forgery, and Domenic Bachichil, A, pleaded guilty to seven counts of obtaining money by false pretenscs. The latter two have not been sentenced yet,
 
 and will be only after verdict has been reached in Scacco's case.
 Parent has been held since De- cembcr, and has been fin jail during that time. He was arrested after shooting affray in which Edmund Diana, i9, of this city, was seriously wounded. After the shooting Parent drove to the City Hall where he dropped Diana of, and the latter staggered into the police station, where his wound was first discover- cd. Parent was arrested in Bristol later the same day, and claimed he though he had taken Diana to a hospital. Parent was first charged with aggravated assault, but at the opening of the term the charge was changed to one of carrying conceal cd weapons.
 Attorney Harry Krasow will ap- near for Scacco, and Attorney Joe seph c. Guilfoile will represent Parent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

. banquet, paid for by the losers' will be arranged and served by Su- pervlsor Bill Shea. The teams will be composed of ten men each.
 Supervisor Shea of the Com- munity House has signed the f0l- lowing team: Charlie Martin, Ed McQrath, Bob Tracy, John Joyce, Bob Grady, Ray Grady, Charlie Desmaris, Ernie Desmaris. Bill Qribbon and John Shtel. St. Francis team will be announced next Mon day.
 Smoker Arrangements
 Bob Kelly, former local boxer who has been conducting WPA boxing instruction course at the Boys Club and Pearl Street Community House, has agreed to stage the final bouts of amateur championships among his proteges at the old-fashioned smoker which is to be held at XaVerian Hall, next Thursday night. Several interesting bouts will be forthcoming in this event. Tony the Barber and Eddie Hes are still training diligently for their wrest- ling match which will be the main attraction. The committee in charge of affairs will meet at the parish hall Monday night at 7:30 o'clock.
 Bowling Note -
 Jack Slattery's high single record mark of 160, which had been the best compiled at St. Francis alleys, was shaded last night when Nor- man Derouin, one of. the most con- sistent bowler ever to bowl on the alleys hit a high mark of 167.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02


 temporarily 50 as to wipe out c dangerous traffic condition.
 Parklet to Go
 To the engineering department was referred the matter of remov- ing the parklet at the corner of Walnut and East Farm srteets. Plans will be prepared for the work. The board declared the parklet to be hazard to fire apparatus com- ing from the Walnut street fire- house. Superintendent Fleming was ordered to fence in an old celler of a house torn down on Ash street. The house, long abandoned, stood within the street lines. In the mean time formal layout and grade will be prepared for the thoroughfare.
 EIInsdale Avenue Main
 Executive Secreatry Thomas P. Kelly and Superintendent Fleming were instructed to take up with Mor- riS Kosersky the matter Of installing 1000 feet of water main in Hinsdale avenue. The board felt that as KoBerBky is developing the tract he should pay part of the water main installation expense. The cost will be about 5000. Replacement of c water main in Neill street was or- dcred and to the state highway de- pertinent was referred the matter of erecting wooden steps on Ellsmere avenue.
 East Main Paving
 The paving of East Main street, from Mad river to Calvary ceme- tery, was ordered. The distance is about 5000 feet. It was reported that the paving of the South Main street bridge has been completed in a temporary fashion. The city is still waiting to close the deal with the Waterbury Buckle company wh ereby the city will make . cut through Washington avenue so as to wipe out dangerous trafilc cor- ner. A storm water sewer extension was ordered at the corner of ears- field and Barnes streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
BANKERSCONTEST
 TO BE HELD HERE

Philip M. Won TobeI, assistant cashier of the Citizens & Manu- facturers's National Bank will rep- resent the Waterbury Chapter, American Institute of Banking in the New England New York District contest at the Elton, May 9th.
 MT. Won Tobcl has competed Bev- erai times in the District contest and won third prize at the National contest at Washington, D. O., two years ago. This year the winner of the District contest viii compete for the dianinni prizes in the Na- tional contest at Seattle, Washing. ton, in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

(Continued from Page l) an international community since thu Boxer rebellion in China. q The emperor had fled; footing and shooting had started; most ior- eiVners were already behind the walls and barbed wire of the Brit ish legation.
 In was understood that Barton expected the Italians in AddiS Ana' ba tomorrow.
 Each mile that they advanced gave fresh fire to the fury of the defeated warriors in the capital area - many thousands, 1t was known.
 They will come, it was indicated, aS dcllverers of the foreign popula- tiom from a threat which the Ital- ian conquest of Ethiopia has caused one against which British author 1ties have warned for a year. s Miles Of Capital
 The exchange telegraph corres- pondent with the Italian armies reported that the main Italian col- umn had occupied Egersa, a village 3b miles north of the capital. A landslide was holding up the main body, he reported, many miles farther back.
 Barton wired the foreign office that he would stand fast until the Italians came.
 It was believed that most foreign envoys, including Barton, intended to leave the capital aS soon as the Italians had consolidated their po- sition.
 It was denied that the emperor, before he fled, asked Barton to act as intermediary with the Italians.
 Defense of Foreigners
 Instead Barton has taken com mand of the defense of foreigners.
 The government here took most grave view of the situation in the capital.
 Tt is grave and serious" Spokes- man said.
 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden remained at the foreign office until Inc was assured that everything pos sible had ben done to protect British nationals and any other foreigners who sought the refuge of the lega- ton compound.
 ,r There was no word specifically Of Cornelius Van Fl. Engert, American minister, his staff; four American navy wireless experts: missionaries, business men and two newspaper correspondents Ben Ames and ,James Rohbaugh, United Press Staff Correspondents. Other American press correspondents are of various snationalities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Borough Court Pays
 For Self This Year
Annual Reports, Now Available, Opens to Public for
 InspectiOn-1OOk and Ladder Company Praised

farm, cost 4o,3ls06 to be operated, the report of the welfare board shows. There were 27 males and one female at the farm on April 1, 1895 and during the year 16 males and two women were admitted; one male was committed to another in- stitution, three males died during the year and five men left the farm. On April 1, 1036 there were 8 men and three women there. The aVer- age cost per inmate each week was $5.33.
 A total of 494 poor families were aided during the year by the de- pertinent, with 1889 individuals in these families. There were 124 hos- pital cases and 36 children in homes. Aid of government organizations in supplying work and of steady work in factories is seen by the fact that starting the past fiscal year, April l, l936, there were 437 families on the list of poor and on April l, 1886 there were only POI, more than 100 per cent cut. Seven widows re- ceivcd aid during the year.
 There was only $422 in collec- tions of personal taxes the last fiscal year, the report of Collector James Brennan reveals. Last year, 1t will be recalled, old age pensions took the place of personal tax collections, and the amount collected was on money owed from previous years. The total amount owed was $ii ,804. This by April l, l036 had been re- duced to $l1,624. All collections were turned over to the borough treasurer.
 Old Age Report
 Mir. Brennan who also collected old age assistance taxes showed that $23, ,887 available for collection, the sum of $2l ,609 was collected, leaving an uncollected amount of $i,068.
 Town Clerk Louis Schiller, Jr., rec ports that there were 646 male and spayed female dogs registered dur ing the fiscal year, and three female dogs not spayed, a total of 640. A total of b68 tags were used and e923.25 was received in license fees, with $672.04 being paid to the borough treasurer on June l, 1885 and cash on hand, March 3l, 1036 was $250.3l.
 The report shows $50i, ,778.66 was spent with $405, ,853.0l appropriated. leaving an unexpended balance of $5,026,64. The proposed appropria- ton for next year is $5l8,8l6.72.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Julia Desco- teaux will be held on Monday morn- ing at 8:l6 o'clock from the home, 7i East Clay street to St. Ann'a church where q solemn mass of rec uuiem was celebrated at 0 o'clock, Burial will be in new St. JoscphA cemetery.
 The funeral of Barbara Kecgan, 10 months old daughter of Charles and Grace (Flood) Kcegan will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, lO3 William street. Bur- ial will Dc in new St. Joseph's cene- tery.
 The funeral of Frank Edwin Lewis will be held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock ct the Bailey-SnydeF funeral home, o4 Willow street, Rev. Thomas Feltman, pastor of the Christian Advent church, ofiiciating, Burial will be in the family plot .in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Katherine c. German was held from the home 66 Hawkins street, this morning at e:30 o'clock to St. Thcnias' church where . solemn high mass was cele- brated at Q o'clock. Interment wal in the family plot in new 6t, Jo- scph'g cemetery.
 The funeral of Thomas Degartil was held this morning from the