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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Ahearn, Robert ?. 1irt and Eugene T. OViatt.
 Harry Mathieu will be soloiSt in tho impressive program that has been arranged. MT. oviatt will Do orgk O!St in the musical program.
 James r. Neag1is, exalted ruler, will Do in charge of the opening cere- mony. Chaplain Frank H. Bailey will deliver the prayer. Tho nle- morial ceremony and altar service will Do conducted by officers of the ldoge.
 officers of the lodge, besides those named, are;
 Loyal knight, Walter A. Jarvis; featuring knight, Harry x. CaShin {: secretary, U. Horton Warner; treas. urer, John A. Bennett; tiler, John Griffin; esquire, John P. Fits- maurice; inner guard, Serge A, DelangeF.
 Trustees are; Dennis J. Clancy, William II. Riether, Charles A. Heaven, Thomas t. Flanagan and William r. Pollard,
 The members who died during the year and the date of their deaths aB well as tre date of their admit. tanee into the lodge are:
 pr. Daniel r, Denahue--Dled, Dee 10, i039; admitted, Dec, ib, 1911.
 Frank W. Doyie-Died, Jan. Q, ie37: admitted, March 20, le30.
 Frank J. Cater, jf.-Died, Fob, 3, 1897; admitted, May IT, 1907,
 Francis FFuin-Dled, Feb. 10, l037; admitted, March 10, 1092.
 William J, Freeamn-Died, March 1, io37: admitted, Nov. 20, 1903,
 Henry W. o'Conner-Dled, March 24, 1887; admitted, Jan. lB, 1914.
 James w. Carroll-Died, March 3i, io37; admitted, Sept. ib, 1921,
 Arthur D. Worden-Ddled, April (, io37: admitted, Jan. 20, 1921.
 Joseph E. Fortin--Died, May C., io37; admitted, oct. 20, 1927.
 Andrew M. Larsen-Died, May i3, 1887; admitted, Dec, 10, 1911,
 John MoFiarty-Diod, May 20, 1887; admitted, April 10, 1901.
 1gneeh J, Ashley-Died, Aug. 40, i037; admitted, April 5, 1928,
 Truman 6. LeWis--Dled, Sept 20 ie37; admitted, April i7, 1913,
 Prank A. Pieree-Died, Oct. l3, 1887, admitted, Feb, 10, 1923,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Board Plal1sTO RecOnsiderPlea
 
Special Meeting Is Being Held This Morning on
 Recent Request

A special meeting of the Board of Public Works was to open at II o'clock this morning at the City Hall, having been called for the purpose of reconSidering re- quests by two groups of local merchants for permission to place Christmas decorations on the streets. The request of both groups were turned down by the board at its regular meeting Monday night.
 Bank street merchants presented Q petition asking for permission to place laurel strips and other deco. rations across Bank street, from the Apothecaries Hall building to Grand street. The board denied the peti- ton Monday night, basing Its re. fuSal on Q previous ruling against any signs or decorations being placed across local streets. However, the board today was expected to give the Bank street business men permission to place decorations along the street, rather than across.
 South Main street merchants asked for permission to place lights and decorations along the street, from Exchange Place to tho church of Our Lady of LourdeS. Tho board did not grant this permission Mon- day night, but was expected to do 50 teSay.
 It was reported that merchants on Grand street, West Main street and possibly East Main street might also file petitions for permission to place Christmas decorations.
 Bank and South Main street mer- chants expect to have their holiday decorations set up next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
CAR HITS MOTHER
 AND DAUGHTER
Struck By Automobile While Crossing Bald.
 win Street

A mother and daughter were struck by on automobile last night aS they crossed Baldwin street.
 Mrs. Nora Birmingham, bS, and her daughter, Elizabeth, 10, were reported to have spent c comfort. able night ct St, Mary's hospital where they arc recovering from in. jurioS suffered when struck by 6 car operated by Charles France Of Peach Orchard read. The accident ocurred at ! o'clock, opposite 200 Baldwin street,
 Mrs. Birmingham suffered a frae. tured wrist and deep laeeration of the forehead, while her daughter sustained laoerations and abrasions of the neck, face and forehead, Franco was notified for traffic court Monday morning on c charge ef reckless driving. William Sullivan of 10 Proctor street and Gerard Bay' igny of 24 Merry street took the injured persons to tho hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Waterv!lle, Nov. 20 - The Casper s. Davis, American heglon Junior Auxiliary held Q supper last evening at Fraternity hall alter which they busily engaged themselves n max. ing Christmas articles for tho vet- erai1s at tho Newingten Hospital.
 The Junior Auxiliary are planning to All Q Thanksgiving basket for ono of WaterVille'B most needy fam. flies, and it Is desired to have all contributions of food taken either to Mrs. clifford Nerthrep of i3o Ches. tor avenue or Miss Christine Dada. rlo, 1895 Thomasten avenue, before Wednesday, 50 that tho basket will Do in readiness for delivery before Thanksgiving.
 The church services tomorrow will Do as follows
 Bt. Aiiehael's
 Masses will Do held ct 6 ., m, and i0.i6 e, n. Rev. Michael keat- Ing Will ofiieiate.
 Gospel Hall
 Morning service will DO held ~ i0,90 o'clock, Sunday school at i2 o'clock neon and evening gospel service at 7.30 o'clock,
 WaterVllle Union Church
 Mss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis. tor. Sunday school will Do held at ii e, m, and Rt 7.30 D. m, e Thanksgiving service will Do ob. served and Mss Weeks Will preach on the subject of Thanksgiving"
 Grace Methodist
 Rev. Alson J. Smith, pastor. The EVeFyman's Bible Glass will hold . meeting ct 0iib 0. m. Tho guest speaker will Do Robert sturgcSs, who comes from tho Federated church in Waterbury. Tho quartet will render special numbers nfld Vincent Leonard will lead tho song service with Lelth Morton ct tho plano. Carl Froelich, class president will Do in charge of the meeting.
 The usual morning church service will Dc held at i0;3o o'clock at which time Rev. Smith will preach on the subject, Church Unity The evening service will Do held at ' o'clock and Rev. Smith has chosen for his sermon, the topic, "The Beam In our Eyes"
 A Union Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday evening. Novem' Der 24th, at 7:30 o'clock at the Grace Methodist church.
 Rev. Alison J. smith will be the speaker, and on invitation is ex- tended to the members of the Wa. terville Union church and St. Paul's Episcopal church to unite with the Methodist church and jointly ob- servo this festive occasion.
 Sl. Paul'x Episcopal
 Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rec.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Seventh And Eighth Grade Classes Only
 Divisions Affected
Under New Arrangement Daily Training Periods Will Be Almost Equal to Present Arrangement; Trans.
 fer to Crosby High Means Use of Cafeteria

ing ct Crosby at 8 o'clock and re- main until dismissal time ct 12:20 o'clock D. m. Although, the state department of education recon. mends that recess for grammar school students be held in the open, Croft pupils will have their relaxa. ton period in conjunction with students of Crosby high school, be. ing allowed the use of the cafeteria and other facilities of the high school building.
 Dismissal Time Set
 Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas J. Condon, said under this grammar school Stus dents will be given four hours and twenty minutes of daily training, which Is almost equal to what they are receiving ct present under full time arrangement. He added the time for dismissal has been estab. lished after on investigation had been made concerning trafilc cons ditlons on East Main street. At that time he said, noon hour trafflo Is practically ct e standstill, and the opportunity for these grammar school pupils being endangered iS reduced to 0 minimum.
 Regarding transfers of remaining pupils, those who reside on the south side of the Croft district will be sent to Maloney and Merriman buildings, while those to the north and east vii receive transfers to DriggS, Walsh and Bishop street. Students now living in tho eastern part of the district, will Do sent to Welton street.
 Another Problem Ahead
 Immediately after these transfers have been completed the school de- partment will begin work in the Croft building making ready for the establishment of additional classrooms to Do used by teaven- worth high school, which now oe. eupies the front of the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Fourteen former members of the Waterbury lodge of IGllD will be ouloqiSed ct tho annual memorial serVieeS of the order to Do held Sun. day evening, Dec. 3, ct the local lodge rooms.
 Atty. Theodore v. Meyer has been selected to deliver the eulogy. Menis bers of tho families of the departed members have been invited to ct" tend the services.
 The services arc conducted by the lodge for those members whose deaths occurred within the year.
 Prominent names arc among those whose memory will bc hoaered at the services.
 Included are those of tho late Truman s. Lewis, the late Atty. j.. William "Bill" Carroll, tho late Ar. thur D. Worden and the late Henry W. O'connoT.
 Dr. M. A. o'Hara, esteemed lead- ing knight, B chairman of the ar- arrangements committee, Others oti committee are pr. George A. Leon- ard, George T. Ryan, Charles K
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
PEACE GROUP TO
 LAUNCH CAMP AICN
Membership Drive Is On; Educational Program
 to Be Arranged

A membership campaign has boon launched by tho Waterbury Coun- ell for Peace Action, and leaders of tho movement expect that many new members will be enrolled be-. fore the first of tho year.
 Tho campaign will Do followed by on educational program, the purpose of which will Do to keep the public informed on pending lcgls- iation affecting tho eountryS for- eign policy. The group will sock to mold intelligent thought on peace problems that now face tho world,
 Thomas Smith of tho Y. M. 0. A, !S chairman of tho membership drive committee. pr. Horace Taft is president of the council, Those in- terested In joining should got 1T, contact with Attorney Chase Kim ball,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

pllG dANOhSSN AiNoHoatN VI 'aaS Mrs. Rafrray was Q childhood ehum of Wallis WNrfleld, who was tho first bride of Simpson. Sho waS born ln Baltimore, and was q bridesmaid when Wally married Simpson.
 Tho wedding took place ct Far field, ThurSday, following tho waiv. Ing of tho fiVe-day residence ana blood-test requirements by Pronate Judge Bradford Boardman.
 Local newspapermen missed q great story. What 0 scoop it woule havo been had they known where tho then--Mrs. Raffray was going and for what purpose. It is believed that she joined Simpson ct Fairhels for the ceremony.
 In e very confidential manner tho lady told the garage man tha She had Just como from BoStoa She did not say where she was go' Ing, MT. DemenSke recognized hi customer from e newspaper photo graph.
 "Shc was wearing tho same
 velvet dress, md peculiar hat" hc said,
 "But I recognized her more
 from that sparkling bracelet shc
 wore on her arm."
 With hcr in tho car were tw' other women, but no men,
 One of tho topics of eonverSa tlof between tho garage man and MrS Rraffray was finances, and tho lat, tor commented that she eouldn' understand sometimes what She d'e with her money,
 She drove out with Q cheery wave of her hand, and c hearty farewell, aS if to express her anticipation ol Joy which wnS to Do hers on tho following day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
YOUTH HURT IN
 PUSHING CARS
Falls Beneath Moving Automobile on White.
 more Road

Slight Injury resulted to Sam santopietro, g, of i30 Transit street lost night, when ho fell beneath Q moving car operated by John Pinto, 2i, of 0 Traverse street on tho Whittemore road, Middlebury. He was brought to Waterbury hospital in the latter's cor and discharged after treatment.
 Pinto said that sGntopietro had been riding with him when he stopped to push another car oper- Rtod by George Luhesky of 20 orange street. Tho bumpers of the cars did not meet, and Santopietro stood on the high bumper, In at- tempt to level thom of. santopietro lost his balance when the Lubesky car finally got started, and fell be- heath the Pinto car, which was moving slowly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
MOTORIST HELD
 AFTER COLLISION

Motor Patrolman Thomas Bedding last night arrested Anthony duarino, 27, of 20i Wood street, on 0 charge of reckless driving, following Q col. lision at the corner of North Elm and Cherry streets. The accident occurred about 7:30 and involved the car operated by Daniel Man chi, 20, of l238 North Main street. No one was hurt, and neither vehi- cle was badly damaged,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
UNION SERVICE
 TO BE HELD

A union service will Do held at D;30 Thanksgiving morning by down town Protestant churches at First Congregational chuych. Rev. Alan M. fNairbank, pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational church will preach. Rev. David P. Gaines of the First Baptist church, Rev. Theodore 0. Bobilin of the First Methodist church, and Rev. pr. John 0. Walker, pastor of the soc- ond Congregational church, will as. list in the service The offering will oe for the Lincoln House asSocia. lion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Croft School Pupils Begin Half Day Sessions Next We,
College Honors
 Lynch, TaVano

University, Ala, NOw 2O-- Two Waterbury boys were ln- cIuded on the list of appoint ments of On.cOmmlsSloned officers in the University of AL abama R. D. T. c. corps, ac. cordlnE to information released today by Major Edgar Fl. Un. derwoOd, professor of military science and tactics at the unl. verslty.
 The two boys, both receiving corpOrars stripes, were Charles Thomas Lynch, IT,, son of Mrs. Charles T. Lynch of 440 North Main street, and Joseph M. Tavano, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Tavan0 of 1910 East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Junior LeagueWom
 Plan To Help Needy
Thanksgiving Basket to Be Given Out Here-Making
 Christmas Articles for Newington Inmates
WA'TERVILLE
Mrs. R. W, Henion-i7SO Thomaston Ave.-EsL 3-Oa0s

1 tor, Holy Communion Rt 0 q, m; Sunday school at e;46 Q, ni,; morn- lng prayer and sermon ct Il o'clock
 4 special offering will Do taken At tho service on Sunday, Deeeh- bep Bth, for tho relief Of Chinese Christian Mathematics of tho Epis. eepai church. A special offering VIII Do taken In oil Episcopal churches in this country at that time.
 Invited t0 Installation
 Tho Casper s, Davis American Legion Auxiliary arc invited to at. tend tho installation of officers of tho post and auxiliary of tho Wa" terbury chapter of the Yankee Divi. sion, which will Do hold this evening at Q o'clock at the Veterans of For. eign Wars hall in Waterbury,
 They have also received an ihvi' tatien to attend installation eere' monies which will Do held by the Canadian post and auxiliary, Sun- day afternoon at 2;30 o'clock at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Waterbury.
 Court Weleh, No. 94, ForeSterS oi America will hold R special 6oeial meeting with c quantity Of enter, tainnent this evening Rt ForeStorS hall Qn Hanover street, Rt Q o'clock, The committee in charge consists or William Smith, John Humphrey and William DunlaVey,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
COSTS REMITTED
 TO 4 PRISONERS

Costs were vemitted In the cases of four prisoners at New Haven Jail by Judge Edwin 0. Dickenson in the superior court yesterday and two men will be released tonlor- row, on expiration of their two months terms. They are: Timothy Hanley, 90, and William Powers, a, sentenced September 2i, after pleading guilty to taking an autos mobile without permission of the owner,
 Two others, Mrs. Eleanor Fava, g and Frank CAeeiano, 20. sentenced to two months each on Q statutory charge last october 1, will be freed December 1, by the court order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

A large number of local Elks, and members of the Connecticut Elks' association, including Mayor Martin J. Cunningham of Danbury, will bo present. The latter will Do one of tho principal speakers, and exsQoV. Charles A. Templeton will Do toast- master. 4 program of entertain. ment will be presented after the dinner
 Following . meeting Thursday night, the committee reported that all arrangements had been conplet- cd. Charles A. Heaven Is general chairman. Joseph r. Mulville, in charge of tickets; William J. Gun. ninsham, dinner committed, and William r. Pollard, entertainment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
NAVAL VETERANS
 PICK COMMITTEE
Association to Be Repre-. sented at Elks' Flag Day
 Exercises Wednesday

A committee to attend the Flag Day eXerciseS of tho Waterbury Lodge of Elks next Wednesday night was appointed at last nights meeting of the Naval veterans association ct the Navy rooms. Tho unit voted to Do represented at ins stallation ceremonies of the YD Veterans Association tonight and at tho Canadian Veterans tomorrow afternoon. Prank sturges presided and three new membership appliea. tons were received.
 The Flag Day committee includes John Baker, chairman; George Bri2ius, James ODonnell, Olin ". Johnson, John sliE, William B. Pnpc, and Atty Vincent Scully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Mrs. Mary Kirk Raffray Simpson Passes Through City Wednesday

When Carl Demenske, local garage owner, fixed the tal-light on shining tan Cord sedan last Wednesday he did not know that he was speeding marriage which would attract widespread publicity on the following day The he worked was that Of Mrs Mary kirk Ratray inc divorced husband the present Duchess of Windsor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
ATTEMPTED BREAK
 LAST NIGHT FOUND

patrolman Clarence Marsella re. ported to headquarters today that an attempt was made last night to break Into the Phillips gas station on West Liberty street, H0 said there was evidence that tho back door had been tampered with. Nothing was missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
'RE|THER NIGHT
 TO BE OBSERVED
Elks Planning for Gala Time at Open House
 Tonight

A life membership to the Water- bury Lodge of Elks will Do presented tonight to William E. Riether, at a testimonial In Elks' hall, which has been termed "BNly Riether Night" Mir. Riether has served 27 years as Q member of the board of trustees of the lodge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Four Boy Scouts from Troop O., one from Troop 1 and another from Troop 10 successfully appeared be-. fore the court of honor and were advanced in rank last night. The court of honor was conducted at the meeting of Troop Q, ih the St. Fran. els Xavier parish hall.
 Francis Fitzpatrick and Edward Quill, both of Troop Q, were ad- Vanced to second class scouts; as were George Roler of Troop 4. James Ryan and William T'obin of Troop 0 wore awarded merit badges for handlcraft and Paul Sehweit. ger of Troop 10 was awarded e merit badge for physical develop. nlent.
 The examining board included Commissioner Harry 6. Hyde Com. missioner Carl Loethre, Deputy Commissioner William ]. daughan, seoutmaster Patrick Wallace, Com. mitteeman William Carroll anW Committeeman Wallace fnglis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
ENGINEERING WORK
 TO BE DEALT WITH

Engineering problems In power plant work will Do dealt with at fu- turo gatherings of the Waterbury Chapter of Power Engineers, it was decided at last nights meeting at Engineers hall. Tho meetings, 1t was voted will bc held on tho first and third Friday of every month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Half-day sessions involving pupils of the seventh and eighth grades of Croft school who will receive their transfer to the Crosby building dur. ing the Thanksgiving recess will become effective.
 The pupils will report every morn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
WASHINGTON HILL

to settle their differences of opinion in regard to the blanc and expense in amieable fashion, and drove away before the police could investigate. No Identification was made. one driver said his flaino was Murphy and that he came from CheBhiFe road, Tho other described himself as Harniek of Hill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Barbieri Presides
 At Democrat Sessior

Domenlc Barbieri presided ct c meeting of the Young Italian Dem. ocratic club ct Liberty hall last night, at which time plans were made for the organization of an auxiliary. Plans for the movement will be completed at the next meet. ing. and it was voted that officers of the club assist members in fill. ing their unemployment census uuestionnaIres. Announcement was made during the assembly that tho annual election of officers will be held at tho next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Meeting Monday
 The executive committee of the basketball leagues of Washington park will meet Monday night to do. eide a definite course for tho sea. Aflil,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Anniversary

Anniversary M, and Mrs. Roger V. Connor of g 2Wainut avenue will celebrate the 2bth anniversary of their marriage this evening with c party at the Washington Park Community house A large number of friends and fela- tives will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

sixteen years. 6 months, 3 days and 8 hours will be spent in sleep by tho average man of 20 before he reaches the age of seventy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Accident Last Night
 A slight accident occurred at tho corner of Washington and Fair. mount streets last night, attracting much attention from byBtanders, but faii'tig to result in any serious dam. ago or injury. The drivers decided
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

open to both members of the asso- ciatIon and members. The chapter will be represented at dinner-dance to be given tonight under the auspices of the Danbury chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
"Stets0n"
Established 1885

Just steps owoy from the beaten poth in women's hotS, end bIozes e new trolI Of chic, eharm, good toste, bscominsnsss end style for thot women who is keenIy fn. terested in perfect grooming.
 "Ststson" hats ere quoIity fsIts whether you poy $500 - $7.5o or 5000 for yours--the only dif- ference is more luxurious felt foundation end more hond work in the higher cost hots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Court Of Honor Is
 Held By Troop 9

Four Scouts From Parish Unit Advanced in Rank
 Slight Accident at Washington, Fairmount Streets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Flowers mndc of felt arc now fash- lonable in London.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-02-08
RooseDelt's Radical Plan
For~Court Up In Congress

Even before the administration
measure was before it, the Senate
Judiciary Committee was ready to
talk it over at morning session.
Some comments showed the commit
tee was divided on the Presidents
recommendations, particularly on his
proposal an additional justice be nam
ed to the Supreme Court whenever a
memter over the age of 70 did not re-
tire. Mr.. Roosevelt suggested Is as
the maximum membership.
1t was introduced in the House on
Friday by Representative Maverick,
Democrat, Texas, and the House Judi
ciary group will begin studying it to-
morrow.
Although regular debate will not be-
gin in either branch of Congress until
the committees report on the 1egisla-
ton, discussion has been so wide
spread many members predicted it
would break out on the floor at any
time.
In the Senate there were already
expressions Of opposition from Sena-
tors Borah, Republican, Idaho; Glass,
Democrat, Virginia; Vandenburg, Re
publican, Michigan; Bailey, Democrat,
North Carolina, and others.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-02-08

Washington, Feb. s. (AP) -
House and Senate leaders charged
with directing the course of the
Presidents court reorganization
bill through Congress lunched at
the White House today.
Invited to the White House
table were Senators Ashust, Dem
Ocrat, Arizona, and Representa-
tive Sumner, Democrat, Texas,
judiciary committee chairmen.
The Supreme Court, which has re
NAMED aloof from the controversy
developing over the Presidents pro
posal, which would permit an increase
in it's membership, met today, but re
turned no decisions.
The Senate Civil Liberties Commit
tee resumed it's investigation of labor
espionage and ran into refusal by
the Pinkerton national detective
agency to furnish the names of its
agents engaged in such work. Ar
agency attorney said such disclosures
would lead to violence and even muir
der"
The committee reported to the Sen
ate today Espionage has become the