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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

The Y. M. c. A. campaign fund has received a subscription of $4,- 800 from the American Brass Com- pany. The major part of this con- tribution is to be credited toward the work at the Brooklyn and North End Y. M. c. A. Industrial character building work at the Gen. tral Branch.
 Both officials and employees of the American Brass Company have been staunch supporters of the Y. M. C.. A. President John A. Coe served eight years as president and chair man of the board, during the reor- ganization and rebuilding move ment. Clifford F. Hollister, vice president, treasurer and secretary of the American Brass Company, was 8 member of the board of di- rectors and chairman of the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. building commit tee.
 Officials, Members
 Vice President Clark s. Judd is at present 8 member of the board of directors of the Y. M. c. A. Vice President Leon H. French of the French Small Tube Branch, is vice president of the local Y. M. c. A., and member of the State Y. M. c. A. committee. James A. Burns is president of the important Indus trial Foremen'S Association. The main object of the Y. M. c. A. Fore .mcn's association is to educate fore- men regarding "the human element in industry"
 This gift makes the total sum an- nounced $28,022. This means $12,- O78. additional must be reported at the close of the campaign, Thurs day, at 6:15. The Y. M. c. A. of flee announces that there are sev- -eral other large contributions yet to be received, and that there is no question about the support of the larger givers.
 The 14 teams are putting on an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
EVIDENCE HEARD
 IN $75O ACTION
Judge Finn Reserves Deci= sion; $lO,OOO Asked for
 Fall on Stairway

Judge Edward J. Finn in common pleas court today heard and reserv- ed decision in the $750 civil action of Robert Stack against Margaret Atkins. The action was based on an automobile accident which occurred on Watertown avenue, November "A, 1886, in which Stack claims to have been injured. Attorney Vincent A. Scully appeared for the plaintiff, with Attorney George Crocicchia defending.
 On trial in the court of common pleas before Judge Miles F. McNiiffis the $1O,000 civil action of Sally Johnson against Joseph Matzkin, Recovery for injuries caused by a fall on allegedly defective steps at a house at B Abbott avenue, is sought. Attorney William K. Lawlor appears for the plaintiff, with At torney Yale MatzsSin defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Officials, Employees Veteran Members Of
 Local Institution
Total Contributions Amount to $2S,O22-FinaI Re- ports Thursday Evening Expected to Witness
 Realization of Desired Objective of $40, 100

intensive drive to secure 8 large number of medium sized and small pledges. The total of 1916 reported is 1,008 short of the total received at the close of the campaign last year. Instead of 2300 subscribers, however, President Dr. Charles L. Larkin states that there should be 5000.
 Happily Associated
 He says "The Y. M. c. A. has built itself into the life of this com- rnunity, so that it has become an indispensable part of Waterbury. Italians, Lithuanians, Russian, French, Swiss, Portuguese, German, English, Irish, Scotch, and persons from other racial strains, including native born Americans, are all aS- sociated happily together in the Y. M. c. A. program.
 "All races and creeds are cooper ating harmoniously in what the Y. M. c. A. terms "a program of Christian Education. General Sec- retary Herbert s. Smith claims that one of the chief functions of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. is to help the citizens of Waterbury to be good neighbors'.
 "Al1 of these different groups participate in helping build the Y. M. c. A. program. The Y. M. c. A., therefore, becomes an outstanding example of the unity of life in our community. It is a successful Y. M. c. A. It is very much of a go- ing concern. It is tremendously im- portant to Waterbury, and Water bury citizens should be very proud of 1t, and support it generously"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
NEW STUDY CLUB
 SEEKS MEMBERS

The Study club of Waterbury will hold its first meeting tomor- row evening at 8 o'clock, daylight saving time, in Mechanics hall, II East Main street. Election of off, cers will be held and organization business taken up. Great enthuSi- asm in recruiting membership dur ing the past week is an indication that it will receive a large turn out.
 The purpose of this organization is to foster American ideals, Ameri- can traditions, and it will be source of instruction for those who desire to be posted on current ques- tions such as the packing" of the supreme court, labor bills, and an intensive study of the federal re- serve banking system. The organi- ration is non-political and non- sectarian. G. L. Ayotte is acting as temporary chairman and will oc- cupy the chair until the new off, cers are duly elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
American Brass Co., Donates $4 800 to Y M c. A. Fund
EDWIN HILL GETS NEW ASSIGNMENT
Radio Commentator to Lead Child Health May
 Day Program

The State Department of Health announced that Edwin c. Hill, in- ternationally known journalist and editor, radio and motion picture news commentator, will be the 1a- tional master of ceremonies for the annual May Day celebration or National Child Health Day." which will center at New York's Waldorf Astoria and be conducted Simultan- eously in thousands of communities throughout the United States.
 Recalling the thrills of their child hood to all adults, MT. Hill has opened the nation wide movement to make possible Health Protection for Every Child" with this statement: "Now that we are grownups, we again have a Maypole = very big one = but visible only to the inner eye. About 1t are trooping millions of our future citizens. Thousands of these boys and girls are not danc- ing gaily. Thousands have never played hide-and-seek with wild flowers. In spirit and in body they are just languidly trudging and stumbling along with the others.
 Thus, in America, we are setting apart the first day of May as Ma tional Child Health Day. Together we are endeavorin gto win health protection for every child'--so that life will be joyously filled with achievebent for all the children around the Maypole of our tiny world .. . Therefore, it is most fit- ting that the United States Chil- dren'S Bureau join hands with the Child Welfare League of America and the thousands of national and local organizations and leaders throughout America in child welfare, child health, medicine, social and educational work, to make possible the national observance of May Day National Child Health Day'-in every nok and corner of this great land of ours"
 The bulletin said that on the mas ter May Day program which will originate in New York and Holly wood and which will be carried to every part of the nation by radio, will be outstanding national figures of society, the opera, the stage, mo- tion pictures and radio, all poining forces to make child health day a huge success. Simultaneously throughout America in every popu- lous center will be held, with accent on health, local demonstrations, luncheons, gatherings and even breakfasts in the far time zones, to receive by radio the inspiration and enthusiasm of the national leaders for children. The program will be heard over the Columbia System from 2:15 to 300 p. m. D. s. T. on Saturday, May 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Tennis

James J. Curtin, local superin- tendent of parks, announced to- day that local tennis courts would probably be open to the public by Memorial Day. He said today that it was impossible to issue any def mite statement in regard to the exact date for all this depends on weather conditions. Exceptional ly good or bad weather will hasten or retard the actual opening of the city's public courts he said but they will be open as soon we can possibly get them into shape for play"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
"Tin,e Out

Joe Francis battle with police over his right to park on Meadow street brought him into city court today, for the second time in several months. Francis, who is 28, and whose home is in Marion, went to court rather than pay $1 for a parking ticket.
 Appearing without counsel Francis asked Judge John F. ,McGrath for a months continu- ance. I'm not well, your honcr," he said, "and if l have to go to jail I wouldn't want to go like this" The judge gave him the months postpone ment.
 Francis car was tagged yes- terday by Patrolman Richard Mccarthy. Francis indicated this morning that he will be ready for a real court battle next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Deserted

Dcsertion Is claimed in two of three divorce actions filed in su- perior court yesterday.
 Anna Carroll, of this city seeks divorce, claiming that she mar ried Robert Carroll of this city. in New York, March 10, 1884, and that he deserted her the follow ing day, March II.
 Desertion February 1, 1884 is alleged by Irene s. Kline of Nau- gatuck, in her action against Har- old R. Kline of Tampa, Florida. They were married September 20, 1927. Custody of the child is ask ed by the petitioner.
 Intolerable cruelty is charged by Mary Varlese of this city, ill an action against Paul Varlese. They were married January IS, 1929. The petitioner seeks custody of child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

In appreciation of services rem dered as vice-president of their organization for the past three years, members of the Irish- Amer ican Social club voted last night to hold an Arthur J. Lunny Night" on Tuesday evening, May 25, the observance to be held at V. F. w. hall. Preparations for the celebration were begun last night at the semi-monthly meeting of the club which took place last night at the Bank street location.
 Instructions were given to the ways and means committee of the club to meet at the organization quarters, at 29 Field street, next Friday night at o'clock, at which time more definite arrangements will be completed.
 During the progress of last nights meeting, plans were also discussed for the forthcoming card party of the club to take place at VIEW. hall on Tuesday evening, May Il and tickets were distrib- uted. Attorney Hugh McGill is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
SISTERS
 SUING FOR $3,OOO
MiddIetOwn Truck Owner Defendant in Two Civil
 Actions

Three Waterburians today brought civil actions in the court of com mon pleas against Charles N. Fill- more of Middletown, owner of a truck which is alleged to have caus- ed injuries to the three in col- lision on the Naugatuck road, Au- gust 5, 1886. Damages asked total $3,OO0.
 Marion Murphy claims damages of $2,O0O for her injuries in the crash, and Betty Jane and Donald Murphy, aged eight and four years respectively claim $500 each. They bring action through their father, John J. Murphy. Attorney Harry Krasow represents all plaintiffs.
 The accident upon which the suits are based is alleged to have involved the truck of the defendant, driven by Raymond Bodacx, and a car owned by Peter J. Clark, operated by Elizabeth Clark. It is said that the crash took place at the inter- section of the Naugatuck road and Raynor avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Girl Found

Missing since last Friday, Martha Boyle, 13, of AZ Bishop street, was located yesterday and returned to her home. The girl, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Boyle, disappeared Friday morning. She had been sought all over the state.
 The girl was found on Cooke street by Detective-Sergt. Henry Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Hollywood Visitor

Max Factor, Jr., son of the celebrated Hollywood makeup ar- tist, made an inspection tour of the Scovill Manufacturing plants yesterday. as the guest of Clar- ence P. Cook, sales manager, and Richard P. Goss. of that company. Immediately after the inspection tour, MT. Factor, accompanied by his wife, left for New York from where he will return to Holly wood, via the Panama canal.
 The visit to the Scovill plant yesterday was part of a six weeks tour of the East made by MT. Factor, who is affiliated with the production division of his fath- CTS companies. During the six weeks MT. Factor inspected all factories which supply goods to his fathers companies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Two Defendants

The Mohican company and the Federal Bake Shop of this city were today named co-defendants the court of common pleas, by in g $lO,000 civil action filed in Alice Lawrence, local professional nurse. A fall on the sidewalk which fronts the driveway between the two establishments is the basis of the action.
 The plaintiff claims that she was walking on the sidewalk August 28, 1886, at 1:30 p. m, when the dangerouse and unre- paired condition of the sidewalk caused her to fall and suffer in- juries. Attorney Yale Matzkin represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Early Call

New Haven WPA staff mem bers will be in Waterbury tomor- row morning at the welfare de- partment and will start interview ing persons who are to be placed on WPA as early as 8 o'clock, it was announced this morning by Mrs. Margaret Verdon. There are 63 persons to be examined and placed, the local welfare depart ment head said today, and in or- der to be sure that all are com- pleted, the work will get under way promptly at 8. All potential WPA workers on the list have been notified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
On Deans List

George Goodson of Waterbury, a student at Northeastern Uniyer- sity in Boston, Mass, and mem- ber of the class of 1883 at Leaven- worth high school, has been placed on the deans list. it was announced today. Goodson is a member of the junior class and has been an active member of the rifle team. dramatic club and camera club at Northeastern. While at the local technical higf school he distinguished himself as editor of the Tech Liber" and was valedictorian of his class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
l036's Taxes

A special meeting of the board of finance has been called for tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock tn the City Hall for the purpose of authorizing Che tax collector to proceed with collection of les6's taxes. It K expected to require but . few minutes Co charge Co the tax collie for the taxes due on thc grand llst and to issuc the warrant for collection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Wrong Address

Residents of 312 Willow street informed The Democrat today that John Degnan. 36, does not live at that address. Degnan faces police charges of theft of an automobile, drunken driving and operating without license.
 He gave the Willow street ad- dress when booked at headquar- ters. His case will be tried in city court May 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
KIWANIANS ENJOY
 MOVING PICTURES

An interesting reel of moving pictures of the Panama Canal zone was shown to the Kiwanis club at the Elton this noon by Lee Wilcox, who made g. trip through that re- zion recently. Pictures of Cali fornia taken by MT. Wilcox were also shown.
 The names of George Scott, Lin ford White and Roger Gay were announced today for the firstt inc as prospective members of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Full Weather Report

Boston, April 2S-tUP)-Weather forecast: 4s
 Rhode Island--Generally fair to- night and Thursday. Not much change in temperature.
 Massachusetts-Cl with show CTS this afternoon and possibly in extreme east portion tonight. Thurs day generally fair and slightly warmer in north portion.
 Connecticut -- General y. fair to- night. and Thursday. Not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
- SPO7LIGHTZNG Brass City News

applies only to public grammar and high schools, although there are some of the parochial schools in the city which follow the regu- lar department of education sys- tenn of one week vacation and seven weeks of school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Cash Payment

Compensation of $250 cash and payment of all medical expenses was granted Albert Greenberg of Seymour by the H. P. & E. Day Company of Seymour in a stipu- lation approved by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch to- day. The agreement is in final settlement of a claim made by Greenberg who suffered a hernia while working for the respondents. He refused an operation, and for that reason the cash was paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
PORTER HURT

Arthur Fortier, 19, of Bucks Hill road. suffered a possible fracture of the left leg late this morning when a pile of sheet metal fell on him at the Henry Weyand Co.,, where he is employed. He is patient at Waterbury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
No School!

Dr. Thomas J. Condon, super intendent of schools. annou1ced today that there will be no school all next week. The vacation next week, from May 2 to May 10, the day classes are resumed, is the last of the current school year under the present eight-wcek sys- tenn now in use. This regulation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Chairman

serving as chairman of the com- mittee in charge.
 The activities of the meeting were not carried on to any great extent, President Thomas J. Reidy, making the announcement that it was his desire and that of the membership to allow the Irish Veterans the use of the building for the purpose of holding an or- ganization meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
MORTGAGE DISPUTE

A disputed mortgage is the basis of civil action filed in superior court today by John J. Meshkunas of this city against Powel Smith of Schenectady, N. Y. The litigation arises. over a mortgage release.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
For Thot Stubborn RHEUMATISM

blood the arthri sciaica nuri muscles stiff swift powerful brought to thousands of in 36 hours giving finding happiness again. give prove Get today Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Oakland, Cal.-(UP)-This city is one of only three in the United States that possesses a band com posed entirely of physicians and dentists. It numbers 14 players.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Poland has reduced its public welfare expenditures.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-04-01
TEACHERS OATH
LAW NEAR DEATH

Boston, April --(UP) Death Of
the controversial achusettS
teachers oath law today awaited
only signing Of the repeal bill by
Governor Hurley. After both houses
had summarily enacted the bill yes
terday, the governor said he would
scact promptly" today. He was nom
committal concerning a possible
veto. Oath defenders made q last
ditch stand by moving to strike out
the enacting clause, but the house
killed the motion. by q liz to. lO4
roll-call vote, the same margin that
engrossed the repeal bill last week.
House enactment then won by
voice vote and the senate quickly
duplicated the action without de-
bate.
Hurley, a member Of the Aineri-
caI Legion which supported the
OATH law, never has indicated his
Feelings on the matter. He has five
DAYS to sign IL, veto It, or allow It
"a become law withoutAhis signature.
Ghbiect Of bitter debate from the
Dav Il was enacted twp years ago,
ne Jaw Is that which NEenuires all
,cllooi teachers and ewiege pro-
fessors 10 take an oath q Allegiance
10 the state and federal c0nssltu-
tiotle.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-04-01
RESOLUTION ON
ROXBURY SCHOOL
Concerns Incorporation of
Cheshire Academy - Re-
moved From Tax List
BY WILLIAM J. MORTALITY
fnavn0cra &ic VeviSIa tive RAnNrferl

kOCAx1UCE0ttC CSAoA0thtC AWCpVASSAJ
State Capitol, Hartford, Conn.,,
April IA favorable report was
heard today in the senate concern
ing the incorporation Of the Che
shire Academy, an institution now
known as the Roxbury Preparatory
school. The bill according to the
very latest reports was assured of
passage this afternoon. Under the
new arrangement the school will be
a non-profiting institution and will
therefore be removed from the tax
able grand list of the town of Che
shire. However in return, directors
of the school will give the township
$1,000 annually and provide scholar
ships to the highest ranking four
high students annually who are
residents of Cheshire.
Many of the pupils of high school
age who reside in the Township at
tend classes in this city, being reg
istered in Crosby and Wildly high
schools. These students are included
in the terms of the agreement, as
well as others who attend high
school classes elsewhere.
The Cheshire institution was first
founded as the Episcopal academy
on Connecticut, and was changed
next to The Cheshire Military
CONTINUED on Page A.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-04-01
JACOB B. SHALE
DIED TUESDAY

New York, April /. - (UP1 ~
Funeral services will be conducted
at $3.50 p. m. today at Grace Meth
odist church for Jacob B. Shale,
one of the founders of the Publishers
Press, a forerunner of the United
Press Associations. Shale, died
Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal
hospital in Brooklyn of a cerebral
hemorrhage, He was one OF the
central figures in American journal
ism for 80 years. Additional serv-
ices will be held Saturday in Nc
Keesport, Pa, to be followed by in
terment in the Versailles Cemetery
at McKeesport, where Shale once
was publisher of the Daily News.
Shale, who was 81, helped found
the Publishers Press Association
here in 1897. He was president and
general manager of the association
until 1907, when he sold his con-
trolling interest to E. w. Scripps. IN
the same year he organized the
Central News of America, a news
ticker service dealing with foreign
and domestic news related to stock
market quotations. He founded
Editor and Publisher in 1904, and
sold that property in 1912 to the
present owner, James Wright Brown.
During his ownership Shale incor-
porated the Journalist with Editor
and Publisher.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-04-01
10000 AUTO MEN
OUT in DETROIT
New Sit-Down S trikes|
Started in Plants of
General Motors

Detroit, April 1-(UP)-More than
$4,000 automotive workers were idle
today as new sit-down strikes start
ed in plants Of General Motors cor
poration and its affiliates.
With 1890 employees out of work
as result Of strikes in the plants
of Chrysler corporation and the
Hudson and REQ Motor Car COM
panies, new labor troubles In four
General Motors plants and the fac
tory of the Yellow Truck a. Coach
Manufacturing company added III
200 to the ranks of idle workers.
A strike affecting 1000 employees
of the Fisher Body Corporation
plant at Pontiac last night was
followed today by the shutdown of
the Pontiac Motor assembly line Of
HOO workers because of a Short
age of bodies.
A Shutdown at the No. 2 Chevro-
let Motor company plant in Flint
forced closure of Fishers No. plant
where Chevrolet bodies were piling
up. Approximately 1000 workers
were affected by the Flint troubles.
Yellow Truck Plant
At 8 a. m. sitdown at the yellow
Truck company brought about the
shutdown of that plant. An af-
Continued on Page 4,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-04-01
FRANK GOODWIN
in MORE TROUBLE

Boston. April 1.-(UP)--A guber-
material secretary today began an
investigation to determine whether
Governor Hurley should reprimand
Motor Vehicle Registrar Frank A.
Goodwin for alleged shoe union ac-
tivity.
Secretary Paul G. Ryan was desig-
mated by Hurley to inquire into res
olutions forwarded by Brockton's
Brotherhood of Shoe and Allied
Craftsmen, an independent shoe
union of $4,000, urging that Good
win be made to stick to his last"
for "the sake Of preserving indus
trial peace in the Brockton district"
This is only question Of pre-
venting the G. !. o. from getting
into Brockton," said Goodwin, who
resigned In September 1885 as
brotherhood adviser but since has
been active in opposing Its affilia-
ton with G. I. o.
1.-THE shoe workers already voted
5000 to 1000 against joining the
@. !. O., but some of their leaders
are looking for jobs in the G. !. 0.
and for this reason they are trying
to put the deal across"