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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Husband Dead --Wife's
 Condition Is Critical
North Main Street Couple Gas Victims -NeighbOrs Call Police on Seeming OdOr; Deceased We'll Known

o'clock, Rev. John N. Lewis, rec tor of St. Johns Episcopal church officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow after noon and evening.
 Detected Odor
 Odor of gas was detected last night by Richard Abati, and his wife, who live on the first floor. Af- ter trying to arouse the Wehr- manns, MT. Abatl went to a nearby store and called the gas company emergency crew. The call was an- swered by Sidney Hurlburt and Howard Williams, who gained en- trance to the apartment by forcing a window. Artificial respiration was immediately applied and calls were put in for the fire department pul- motor, the police and St. Mary's hospital ambulance.
 PuIm0tOr Fails
 Acting Chief Joseph Kelley and Privates Joseph Woods and Thomas Sugrue arrived with the pulmotor, escorted by Sergeant Charles Mo- Weeney of the motor patrol and the ambulance came shortly after ward. MT. Wehrmann was dead on admittance to the hospital.
 The tragedy parallels the one of two weeks ago in Waterville when MT. and Mrs, John H. Barlow. of Patterson court, were found over. come by gas fumes under much the same circumstances. MT. Barlow was dead when the elderly couple was found and Mrs. Barlow died a few days later at St Mary's hospi. tai.
 Matchmaker
 MT. Wehrmann was a native of Germany but had come to Water- bury many years ago and was one of the city's pioneer watchmakers. He retired from his work at the Waterbury Clock company three years ago. He is survived by several
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

Waterbury, Naugatuck and Wa tertown Red Cross officials will at- tend the annual Red Cross conven- tion at the New Haven Lawn Club, October IS.
 Representatives from all Connec- ticut Chapters are expected to at- tend the conference, which climax es one of the busiest Red Cross years in the states history.
 Among the nationally known Red Cross and educational leaders who will attend the meeting are Dr. James R. Angell, president of Yale University, Miss Mabel T. Board- man, national director of volunteer service, Douglas Griesemer, nation al director of public information and roll call and Walter Davidson, assistant manager of the Eastern Area American Red Cross.
 Prominent Speakers
 The conference will take its key- note from this years Red Cross roll call slogan 'The Peoples Red Cross." This theme will be the sub- ject of an address by MT. Griese- mer. Edward K. Roberts, who was director of Red Cross relief in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Distinguished Visitor

Eugenio Cardinal Pacell1, Papal Secretary of State, will arrive in the United States this week aboard the Italian liner Conte Di Savoia. His visit has occasioned much speculation, although the Vatican City authorities have de- clared there is nothing official at tached to his coming to America. Cardinal Pacelli, so 1t has been hinted by some, may open nego- tiations while here for the estab- lishment of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Ameri- ca. However, there's one promin- ent Waterburian who anxiously awaits the opportunity to greet him. He is Rev. Joseph N. Val- dambrini, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. He and the cardinal cherish a long-stand- ing friendship. On the occasion of his last visit to Rome, Father valdambrini paid his respects to the cardinal. He hopes to meet him during his visit to America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Red Cross Officials
 Plan Big Convention
Waterbury to Send Delegation to New Haven Lawn
 Club Sessions Week From Thursday

Hartford during the flood of last spring, in which over $500 families were given assistance, will describe the relief work during he morning session. MT. Davidson will address the delegates on the subject "Or- ganizing the Man Power of the Nation and the Community"
 Delegates will be welcomed dur ing the morning session by Mayor John w. Murphy and Thomas W. Farnam, chairman of the New Ha- ven Chapter, who will preside. The meeting starts at 10 A. M.
 Dr. Angel, Miss Boardman and MT. Griesemer will speak during the afternoon session, starting at 12:15 P. M. The meeting will conclude with a discussion and summary of accomplishments by MT. Davidson and the showing of film. "The American Red Cross to the Rescue, depicting relief work during the 1886 spring floods and tornadoes.
 Mrs. Edward G. Buckland will serve as chairman of arrange ments for the committee in charge of the conference and will be as- sisted by Mrs. Fred O. Williams, vice. chairman; Mrs. Arthur H. Day, registration; Edward R. Potter, in- formation; Mrs. Charles M. Bake well, decorations; Mrs. Milton w. Wetzler, motor corps; Edward R. Dejon, traffic; Mrs. H. B. H. Hurd, luncheon reservations; Harry V. Whipple, publicity and Miss Edith Woolsey, chairman of hostesses. Following are the chapters invit- ed: Ansonia, Bridgeport with four branches, Bristol with one, Colum- bia with three, Danbury with four, Danielson with one, Darien, Fair field, Pennington, Greenwich, Hart ford with seventeen, Jewett City, Litchfield, Manchester, Meriden, Middlesex County with fifteen, Mil- ford, Naugatuck with two, New Britain with three, New London with ten, New Milford with one, Norwalk with one, Norwich, Plain field, Putnam with four, Rockville, Salisbury with three, Southington, Stafford, Stamford with one. Strat- ford, Torrington with one, Wall lingford, Washington with one, Wa terbury with seven, Watertown with one, Westport, Willimantic with one, Winsted with two, Norwich with two and the IA branches of the lo- cal chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

Victim of Illuminating gas fumes which last night claimed the life of her husband, Mrs. Bernadine Wehrmann, n, of 539 North Main street, remained in critical condi- tion and on the danger list at St. Mary's hospital today. Mrs. Wehr- mann and her husband, Bruno B. Wehrmann, "A, were found in bed in a bedroom off the kitchen of their home last night by gas com pany emergency crew after neigh bors on the floor above had de- tected the odor of gas.
 Jets open
 Police and gas company officials found two open jets on the kitchen range and 1t is believed MT. and Mrs. Wehrmann had turned it on to heat their rooms and were un- aware that it had not been properly lighted. The death of Mfr. Wehr- mann was due to asphyxiation, ac- cording to Dr. Edward H. KirSch- baum, medical examiner.
 Funeral services will be held from the Clark Funeral home, 20 State street, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
SQUARES TO HOLD
 SPECIAL MEETING
Action Expected on Pro. posal to Change Meeting
 Night-Outing Sunday i

There will be a special meeting of Michael McGivney Circle, 124, Columbian Squires, Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the Columbus Club, 79 North Main street. Action on several important matters will be discussed and taken at this time, so 1t is imperative that all members be present for this session.
 A report will be received from the special committee appointed by Chief Squire elect John Slavin on the plan to change the circle meet ing nights from the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month to the second and fourth Fridays. It Is expected that favorable action on the change will be forthcoming. Final plans for the annual Family Outing of the circle will also be completed at this meeting. The out ing is now scheduled for this com- ing Sunday. 1t will be held at the same spot where the successful out ing of 1885 was held-P Peoples State Forest in Barkhamstead. Present plans call for a ,soft-ball game be- tween & picked team of Squires and a team representing members of Sheridan Council, the counselor's staff, and fathers of Squires. Other athletic events will include straight and novelty races, as well as a foot. Rball throwing contest.
 All Squires who are planning to attend are asked to notify members of the committee so that plans for Transportation may be made in ad- vance of Sunday.
 The committee is composed of James Arnold, chairman, George Corcoran, Bennett Daly, Maurice McCarthy. Ralph Garthwaite, Gre {gory Gilmartin. Edgar Jackson Robert Kenny, Peter Luddy Harry Stover, and Robert McNellis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

AVMHAAy CSbAAAAn~COs
 The paramount feature of the un- dertaking is the accompanying proof that the Kennecott Company, owner of the local plant, does not intend to remove its metal works from Wa terbury. Runors to this effect have been current for some time.
 The new structure will measure 60 by 460 feet and will be one story in height. It will provide new bay for the metal works. It will be erected almost in the center of the mill and will run towards the west.
 It was stated today by Rodney Chase, assistant secretary and ad- vertising manager of the Chase Brass and Copper Company, Inc, that the new structure will be used mostly for stock, inspection work and shipping facilities. News of the decision to increase the size of the metal works was most welcome here today because of the reports that the Kennecott Company was con- templating operations to the mills shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

Club at 8:30 next Saturday morn- ing. They will march in body from the rooms to the church. Members of the Columbian Squires are also requested to be present at the same time to march to the church. There will be special sections reserved for the Knights of Columbus.
 It Is expected that the religious of the city will be well represented at the Mass as In past years when large delegations of nuns, as well
 The celehrant of the Mass will be the Rev. James Coughlin, chaplain of Sheridan Council, 24, K. of c. Assisting in the celebration. will be Rev. James Woods, Father Prior of Michael McGivney Circle, 124, Col umbian Squires, deacon; Rev. John Dial, spiritual advisor of the K. of c. Study Club, sub-deacon; and the Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, former chaplain of Sheridan Council, master of ceremonies.
 All members of the council are urged to be present at the Columbus as pastors and their assistants at- tended the church services.
 All families of present and former Knights of Columbus members are invited to be present, the committee issuing general invitation rather than special ones to individual families who may have lost rela. tives in the years gone by.
 The committee in charge this year is again headed by Joseph Carolan who was chairman in 1885. He is assisted by Joseph Scully, Earl Col son, Philip Kelley, Frank Spillane, Neil Maloney, Grand Knight Charles J. Bannon. Charles E. Mo- Donald, Roger Walsh, Charles Val- aitis, Joseph Caron, and James German.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Police!

Youthful marauders in the Overlook section have led resi- dents to circulate a petition ad- dressed to the police board, asking added police protection. The pe- tition asks for the return of a pa trolman to the section with a beat large enough to cover the entire district. Gangs of youngsters have raided grape arbors and gardens and have destroyed valuable Shrubbery, residents claim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Falls

Leo Chouinard. 26, employe of the WykehaIn Rise school in Washington. was admitted to Wa terbury hospital at Il o'clock this morning for treatment of injur- ies sustained at his work last night. According to hospital ar- tiorities, Chouinard was repairing a wall light and fell of a ladder. He suffered injuries to his left arm, hip and chest, none of which are aerinris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Victims

Only three victims of the bus accident which fatally injured five persons and brought injur- les to sixteen others remain at St. Mary's hospital today. They are Mrs. Florence Brown, 6S, of Cheshire; Miss Lucretia Nor ton, 22, and Miss Lillian Carr, 57, also of Cheshire. Improve ment is reported in the condi- tion of all. David Barry, %, of West Cheshire, also injured in the accident was discharged from the hospital Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Car Overturned

Struck by another machine on North Main street, near Chase avenue at 6:30 o'clock Saturday morning, 8 car owned and driven by Harold L. Curtiss of Bucks Hill, was turned over on its side, according to a report made by Motor Patrolman William Phelan. Francisco Silva, of 40 Abbott ave- nue, was the driver of the other machine. No one was held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Old Combination

A small rubbish fire at the rear of 289 Cooke street at 5:15 o'clock last night was attributed to chil- dren playing with matches. The rear porch was slightly damaged. A rubbish blaze in three story wooden house at 5 Riverside street yesterday morning was also ex- tinguished by firemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

ana RecreaC1Onal classes.
 The Mattatuck Collegiate classes will be held in the morning at the Central Y and at Crosby High school in the afternoon and evening. The other division classes will be held in community centers, at local schools and at such places as re- quested by groups of Waterburians who want special classes held in different neighborhoods. To date there have been many requests for special classes.
 Program Opens
 The fall program officially opens on October 13. This week will be devoted to registration and present figures indicate that there will be well over 300 persons signed up, about twice as many as last year. Registration is being carried out at the Central Y in the mornings and at the Crosby office all day. The telephone number Is 5-1173.
 In addition to the classes at the Y and at Crosby, the marionette die vision, which proved to be SO popu- lar last year, will be located at Silas Bronson library. The art school will also be at the library.
 The complete list of courses of. fered, which follows, clearly indi- cates that the WPA recreational and educational branch will place par: ticular stress on practical problems.
 List of Subjects
 1he list of courses is as follows:
 Mattatuck Collegiate Centers: Latin and cultural Latin, Joseph Scully; French and French litera- ture. Bettina Palomba; Italian and Italian literature, John Laden: Spanish and Spanish literature, John Laden; Organic Chemistry, Herbert Baurer; photography, Her. bert Baurer; mathematical analysis, shop mathematics, slide-rule, James Fryer; psychology, George Chapman; everyday legal problems, George Chapman; survey and dis- cussion of current problems, E. Rita McCann; sociology E. Rita McCann; physical culture and physical prob- lens, Joseph Scully: English liter ature and cultural English, Patrick Kelley; modern history (culturaD, i, freshman history (culturaD and political economics, Albert Dob- kiils: history and appreciation of art and painting, drawing and sculptoring, Michael Russo; prac- tical interior decorating, Walden Trimble; drama (culturaD, Her. bert Price; industrial woodwork and carving, Albert Spagnolla; college English, no instructor named as yet: American history, E. Rita Mo- Cam: marionatte drama, Walden Trimhle: biology, Joseph Anthony.
 RecreatiOnal courses
 Leisure Time and Recreatlonal courses: drama, Herbert Price; athletics, Joseph Nash; piano, Mrs. Thomas Healey; auto mechanics. David Scully; showcard and sign painting, David Scully; swimming, George Chapman; business and working mems gym, Henry Delpo; physical instruction (soft-ball. vol- ley-ball, basketball and boxing), [, Bobby Kelley; singing (glee and choral club, voice), Miss Anne Egan: sewing, Moe OBrien; sewing for beginners and Intermediates. Ann M. Ryan; costume sewing and design, Mary Byrne: Americaniza- ton group, Mrs. Eleanor Egan; knitting. crocheting and needle work, Miss Josephine Egan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
COMMUNITY CLUB

The annual election of officers of the Fairmount Community club for the coming year will take place on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in Fra ternity hall. A regular business ses- sion will precede the election. Presi- dent Clifford Northrup will be in charge of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
KNIGHTS HONOR
 LATE MEMBERS
Annual Memorial Mass to
 Be Celebrated Next Sat- urday Morning

The annual memorial Mass for deceased members of the Knights of Columbus of Waterbury will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. An announcement to this effect was read at all the Masses in the Catholic churches of Waterbury yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Danish Brotherhood

The annual anniversary celebra- ton of the Danish Brotherhood will take place after the next meet ing on November 2, it was an- nounced at a business session of the group which took place on Sat- urday evening. Hans Harder pre- sided and a box luncheon was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
NEW CRUISER ARRIVES

Boston, Oct. 5.-CUP)-The new cruiser U. S. Quincy arrived today at Boston Navy Yard from the Gibraltar area. Commanded by Capt w. F. Amsden, the Quincy left home waters July 21 on her Shakedown cruise, and subsequently, was ordered to the Gibraltar area to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
50 Courses Prepared
 For Adult Education
Fall and Winter Programs Outlined By WPA Author. ities- Registration Opens s-Teachers Appointed

Special stress practical adult education is indicated in the complete schedule released this morning in connection with the local WPA educational program for the fall and winter which will be under the general direc
 tion of Miss Edna Harmon In all there will be fifty available for WaterburanS group under the Matatuck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
FrQternQL NelUs
Sphinx Temple

The Sphinx Temple Shrine band presented a concert at the Sphinx Kaaban Shrine Club in Plymouth yesterday afternon before an au- dience of more than 200 persons, made up of representatives from Masonic orders from all parts of the state. A buffet lunch was serv- ed following the two-hour concert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

New York, Oct. 5 - CUP)- Funeral services for Jesse IsadOr Straus, who was relieved as arn- bassador to France on Aug. 25 by William c. BuIlttt, will be held tomorrow at Temple Emanuel.
 Straus, internationally known as 8 diplomat, philanthropist and merchant, was stricken in Paris during the Bastile Day celebra- tions on July IA. His resignation from the diplomatic service foI- lowed. He died Sunday at his Park avenue home of pneumonia after
 four days illness. He was 64.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

During 1885, tourists from other countries spent a total of $201,-
 O27,OOO in Canada, according to es- ] inmates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

The club was formed in 1884 by the late Michael Marton, Crosby football star. There are more than 50 active members, with Charles Donate as president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Chase Conlp0niesPlan NeuD Building Project
Official Confirmation Made of Reported Undertaking
 Architect Completes Drawing

Erection of an addition to the Chase Metal Works f Watervie providing for additional manufacturing space square feet has been approved it learned b the Democrat today The cost of the building and the equipment in it will into $1OO,OOO more, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

The famous bridge built across Ithe Tweed at Kelso. Scotland. in |isOO Is to be widened for modern ltraftin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

assist in the evacuation of United States citizens from Spain. Tha cruiser left Gibraltar Sept. 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
Diamond A. c.

The second annual banquet of the Diamond Athletic Club was held Saturday night at 315 Bishop street. Michael J. Moran served as the principal speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

Many industries in Britain are more active because of military needs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wehr- mann Is a sister of Mrs. Christine Doderer of 196 Highland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-05

Prices on Maple Furniture have advanced lO% since this shipment was re- ceived-so select quickly so as not to be disop- pointed!
Evening star., 1936-10-15
CLEAR|NGS DROP
BELOW 1885 MARK
Most Cities Hold Gains, but
New York Loss Re.
duces Total.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, October 15.-Bank
clearings in most centers during the
five-day business week ended yester-
day maintained gains over last year,
but a sizable drop in New York City
helped cut the total for % cities
below the comparable 1885 figure, Dun
g. Bradstreet, Inc. reported today.
The total was $4,636, 786, 900. against
$4,968, ,034,000 in the corresponding
week last year, drop Of 81 per cent.
In the preceding week, which included
heavy payments around the start OF
the month. there wns year-to-year
increase of 26.2 per cent.
New York City clearings were of
IL per cent, totaling s2,789.52 900,
against s3,168,372, 900. For the other
cities a net increase Of 26 per cent
was recorded. The total was 81 1,a47,-
265, 5,OOO, against l,7s9.662, 900 i'll the
1885 week.
Aside from New York, 13 cities had
higher clearings and 6 smaller. Out
standing gains were credited to Pitts
burgh, Baltimore, New Orleans, Chi
cago, st. Louis and Louisville.
With Columbus day intervening to
reduce business transactions, total
clearings fell $l,706 BOT 900 below the
figure for the preceding week. Be-
tween the comparable weeks last year
the drop was s56. $4,000.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO October Is l4', ~. 8. Dept.
TO Is lower than Wednesdays average;
top. 1925: small lots 1920: bulk. 100,
ESQ pounds. a.15a10.20: most weH finlshed
l40-lS0 pounds, S.75a9.s5; best sows'
9.35.
Cattle. 5000: calves. l 900: steer and
yearliag trade more active. all lnterests
buying: killing quality palmer and markets
generally strong TO shade higher comparea
with Wednesdays close: instances l5 10 20
higher: largely S.50a9.50 steer and year.
ling trade with hest yearlings and hsht
steers at 1000 and .350-pound oherinss
at as: grassy and short;fed steers & 6;hoa
S25: several loads well-bred Western
graSsers going on both killer ana Ieeder
account at 7.25a50: she stock steaoy'
fed heifers very scare: both in-oetNeen
grade heifers and middle grade Fat grass
cows dull compared with fed onerlnss or
cutter sradesT, weiEhty SAUSAGE n,nsr 6niis 6niis
steady: vealers steady at 9ou cow,
Stockers trade remains slow. weakened ns
recent break In fat cattle.
Sheep. Is 900. including 500 dlrect; Iat
lambs opening slow: few sales snout
steady: others bid lower but as yet llttle
done; GOOD to choice natives; SnosEo:
lambs strong: toppy. 65 pounds oiack-
faces, SIS.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
10 LnW.Yield Bonds
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, october l5.-Bonds
moved unevenlS today, with most
swings held to minor fractions.
Activity again centered in the rail
section, where there appeared to be
Q few more gains than losses.
Baltimore g. Ohio 4l2s OF 1860
and New York Central SIS of 2ol3
reflected the effect on trading sentl-
ment of the reported break between
managements of the two roads over
the formers connection with large
trucking concern. Baltimore 81 Ohio
AVS dropped more than Ia points
and Central IS dipped nearly u
Other carrier issues held to narrow
ranges.
Several Canadian utility bonds
moved forward briskly. with Interna-
tional Hydro-E Electric IS adding nearly
8 points and international Paper os
moving up half or so. Aoitlol os
however. reacted nearly point.
Penn Dixie Cement IS lost more than
q point.
U. s. Government obligations were
uneven, although the majority we're ur
with gains to about 5-32 OF point
Recovery of Polish issues for gains To
about 212 points colored quiet foreign
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