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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13

"
 May Go To Rome
 London, Nov. 13.--(UP) .-Yiscount Halifax may go to Rome to talk to Premier Benito Mussolini after his private conversation with German leaders at Berlin next week, 1t was reported today.
 The possibility of a visit to Rome, 1t was said, the success of his Ber- lin visit.
 Any talks at Berlin or Rome, it was said, would be pointed toward the possibility of eventual four pow CT negotiations-Britain, France, Germany and 1taly-on security.
 Where Britain Stands
 Prime Minister Neville Chamber lain, in speech at Edinburgh last night, advanced a step further to- ward making clear just what Brit aims position Is in the European situation.
 First Chamberlain, answering forecasts that depression was in- evitable when Britains gigantic re- armament program Is complete, commented:
 May say that the end of the rearmament program is not yet in sight. { am very much afraid that 1t will 90 on for many years to come. draw the conclusion that there is no ground for pessimism regard ing the future. So long as our manu- lecturers keep their weapons bright and their costs down I think we have very little or nothing to fear from the future"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
Attorney Murray In
 International Case
Former Waterburian Fights to Have French Woman Admitted to United States; Holy Name to Meet
WASHINGTON HILL

The United States immigration authorities refused to admit her to this country when she arrived aboard the Normandie, and Attor- ney Murray will seek an enforced entry, even If he has to appeal to the federal courts, it was said today. Attorney Murray is the brother of Most Rev. John Gregory Murray, Archbishop of St. Paul.
 Attorney Murray has become famous throughout the country as counsel for prominent and famous persons in widely-heralded cases.
 Holy Name Meeting
 Rev. Raymond Kennedy, pastor of the Church of St. John of the Cross, Middlebury, will be the principal speaker at tomorrow nights meet ing of the Holy Name society of the Church of St. Francis Xavier.
 Nominations for officers of the soc ciety for next year will be made to- morrow night. Pans for a program of winter activities will be discussed
 Tomorrow is communion Sunday for members of the society, and they will attend mass in body. Earbenders' Night
 Tonight will be Earbenders' night at the Washington Park Community house-at least between the hours of 5 and 2 p. m. A turkey supper full course, will be served to the Earbenders and their guests, the members of the Sacred Heart "45' team. It is a return visit.
 The committee in charge of the party is composed of John Tehan Arthur Frageau and Thomas Con- way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
ABBOTT AVENUE
 WOMEN IN COURT
Two, Charged With Keep- ing House of III Fame,
 Get COntinuanCes

Beatrice Coviello, 40, of 240 Ab- bolt avenue, charged with keeping 8 house of ill-fame, was given a continuance to November 17 when arraigned in city court today. She was arrested November 6 by Lieuts. Patrick Moylan and Fred Hickey and Officer Ernest Pakul of the vice squad.
 A similar continuance was granted Olive Woldfenden, charged with a similar offense. She gave her age as A, and her address, 32 Abbott ave- nue.
 William Costello, "A, of 149 South Main street, charged with operating while under the influence; attempt ed theft from person and operating an unregistered vehicle, was given continuance to November IS.
 Fred Miller, IT., of 65 Field street, charged with reckless driving and operating without a license, was given 8 continuance to Nov. 15.
 John Blacker, 18, of 87 Beacon street, charged with reckless driv- ing, was given 8 continuance to November IS.
 Evelyn Herman, 29, of 34 Burton street, charged with reckless driv- ing, was given a continuance to November IS. ,'
 Albert Valle, 29, of 56 Center street, charged with intoxication and injury to private property, was given 8 continuance of six months.
 Armand Aubrie, 28, of sos South Main street, charged with theft of an auto was given continuance to November 1T and released in the custody of his employer.
 Moses Holmes, 9. of 90 Pearl street, charged with assault and breach of the peace, was given a continuance of six months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
EDWARD SIMPSON
 SENTENCED TO DIE
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simpson,s transfer from the county fail to state prison. Though simp- son has a wife and three children living in Boston, there was neither relative nor friend in the courtroom when he heard his doom. He moodily chewed gum when the ver- dict was returned and muttered curses while being sentenced.
 Later, Simpson, who had con- tended he shot Murphy in self-de- fense and Bell accidentally, told newsmen:
 "That's all I expected since l was arrested. I want to go over to states prison and get 1t over with"
 Joyful Reunion
 In marked contrasU to Simpsons gloom was the joyful reunion of his 17-year-old girl companion of the murder night, Miss Frances Prada, and her mother. After spending 65 days in jail as a ma terial witness, and testifying as the star witness for the prosecution Miss Prada was freed last night and arrived home with $13250 which she received as witness fees.
 T hope no girl has to undergo what I have in these 65 days" she said. Tt was terrible"
 The murders for which Simpson must die occurred after police had stopped his car for passing 8 red light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
|HIT-RUN CYCLE
 DRIVER ON LOOSE
Man Left on Road in FOr- eStviIIe After Being
 Struck Near Home
Special to the DemOcrat)

Bristol, Nov. 13--Another case of an injured man being left to his fate beside the roadway after being run down was reported to Bristol police last night when Joseph Siok, 48, of 220 East Main street, Forestville, was struck by 8 motorcyclist as he crossed the street directly in front of his home.
 Siok, who sustained a large bruise over the right eye, decorations of the arms and legs and multiple bruises about the body, refused to be taken to the hospital after an ambulance had been callde to render him as- sistance. He was later given treat ment at his home.
 Police learned from various sources in their investigation that the cyclist was proceeding toward Plainville, and was seento dim the lights on his machine as he fled after striking the man. Further investigation is being conducted by Patrolmen An- thony Griesner and Dewey Car penter.
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(Continued from Page D tie designed to force federal econ- omy and to prepare for the 1888 and 1940 elections. In this drive they expected substantial aid from the so-called Democratic conserva- tive bloc.
 McNary Opposed Hoover
 McNary, opposing proposals by former President Herbert Hoover and National Chairman John D. M. Hamilton for mid-term c. o. P. convention and for a policy-making committee of 100, urged that the formation of Republican tactics be left in the hands of the congress sional representatives.
 Meanwhile, some Republican lead- CTS hailed the election of Bruce Barton, New York advertising man, to the House as bolstering party prospects for opposing the admin istration.
 From the opposite viewpoint, came warnings that the administration should not seek too quickly to cut down recovery expenditures. People Must Eat
 "It Is important to balance the budget, but not at the cost of let ting people go hungry" Sen. Sher- man Minton, D., Ind, said: T don't think the government should harass business as long as 1t sticks to its job. But think there is every in- dication of an undercover campaign to frighten the government into re- peal of the undistributed profits tax and to soften its policy toward proper control of such industries as the utilities"
 Contributing to the congressional trend toward encouragement ot business enterprise were:
 A statement by R. P. c. Chairman Jesse H. Jones that he did not re. gard the business recession as seri- ous but that he regarded revision of the undistributed profits tax as essential to change the state ot mind" business. Would Improve Business
 A declaration by Sen. Henry Y Ashurst, D., Ariz., that full adop- ton of the policy outlined by Secre- tary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, JrY for retrenchment would result
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
NORTH END BOYS TO BE PUNISHED
Five Believed to Have At. tackled Girls, 9 and 10,
 Last Week

Five boys, all under 16 years of age were arraigned in juvenile court today on charges of indecent ac- tions toward two little girls, one nine years old, the other ten years old. They were given continuances un- til next week to allow further inves- tigation of the shocking case.
 The boys are all from the North End of the city, mainly Burton street, and the girls are also resi- dents of Burton street. Detective Lieut.. Joseph Bender, who is in- vestigating, stated today that the boys are thought to have attacked the girls last week and the week previous.
 Parents of the girls and of other children in the neighborhood are indignant over the activity. The boys face serious punishment because of the nature of the offenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
NO DEFINITE PLANS

New York, Nov. 13 - (U.P) = Harry w. Golding, vice-president of Southbridge Finishing Company said today that the company has no definite plans for reopening its two plants in Massachusetts, which were closed a week ago.
 He said that several million yards of cloth now stored in the plants do not, however, belong to the Southbridge Finishing Company but to converting concerns which had the finishing done by the Southbridge company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13

ment. It is expected that some teachers will be retired after the present school year, and that nu- merous transfers will be made. School Buildings
 The city government reorganiza- ton, insofar as the schools are con- cerned, may extend to the school buildings themselves. Changes in district lines may be made, to equal- ize enrolment in the schools. Sev- eral such changes are under con- sideration, but have not yet been announced.
 Still under consideration by the mayor is the summoning of an ex- pert to this city to make recommen- dations concerning the local schools. This might result in even more sweeping changes than are now con- templated.
 Out of Town Residents
 School department records show the following out-of-town residents holding teaching posts in the local public schools.
 Anderson school-Lillian E. Carr, Cheshire.
 Crosby high school-Joseph E. Feeney, Cheshire; Mabel Hotchkiss, Prospect; Frank Woodlock, Cheshire.
 Driggs school-Angela Casey, Ter ryville.
 Duggan school-Alice Mcdonnell, Watertown.
 East Farms school-Mary Chaput, West Cheshire.
 Leavenworth high school-Samuel Bassett, Middlebury; George Butler Middlebury; Raymond Dion, Vol colt; Frank Hayden, Middlebury; Horace Reynolds, Middlebury.
 Sprague school-Mary McGowan Watertown. Webster school--Ruth Hotchkiss Prospect.
 Wilby high school-Ralph Hay ward, Cheshire; J. Edward Rourke Cheshire; Edward J. Schnier, Chesh- ire. ...
 The other out-of- town employe oi Napoleon Blanchard, of Naugatuck who serves as janitor of the Lincoln school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
WALLACE NUTTINC <. <. AT FORUM SUNDAY
Second Congregational to Y Y, Secure Cowboy for FOl-
 lowing Week

7 Dr. Wallace Nutting vii be the guest speaker at the Second Con-
 gregational church forum tomorrow f. evening at 7:30 o'clock. Bob Hewitt,
 cowboy and explorer, will be the speaker the following Sunday.
 The following new members were 2 received into the fellowship of the
 Second Congregational church last
 Sunday: On Profession of Faith ,,a MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Burbee k, 2776 East Main street. !, Mr.& Phillip Burbee, 2776 East
 Main street.
 Quentin Spence Carter, 445 Farm. . .mgton avenue. Merwin Harold Grohs, BIO Vol colt street. Raymond K. Grohs, Kelly road Middlebury. MT. and Mrs. Ray F. Messenger 54 Yale avenue, Middlebury. Mir. and Mrs. Edward J. Minor 192 North Main street. Leo Pawloski, 21 Webb street. Miss Aletta Smith, 124 Centra. avenue. Mrs. J. Joseph S. Louis, 200 Or ange street. Miss Ruth Stoughton, 21 Holmes avenue. By Letter Miss Doris Howe, 250 Columbia Boulevard. MT. and Mrs. David R. Johnston 37 Yates avenue. MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Laf1in 10T Circular avenue. Lloyd V. LLeeman, 925 East Main street. Mrs. Josephine Tompkins LoLnLg 55 Revere street. MT. and Mrs. John Rhodes, 65 Plaza avenue. Ernest John Rhodes, 65 Plaza
 avenue. Mrs. Caroline Smith, 200 Orange street. Miss Martha Blattler, 800 Coun- : try Club road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13


 home.
 Thank you for what you have done for the advancement of this State of Connecticut"
 Cross, Hayes Sat Together
 Senators and representatives blinked, and wondered about the ef- ficacy of the drinks, when the gov- ernor walked over and sat down for 20 minutes at the table of Lieut. Gov. T. Frank Hayes, Waterbury They were supposed to be the worst of friends.
 Everybody was happy. Even the orchestra. It played Hail to the Chief" in the latest swing style when the governor entered the ball. room and almost forced the 75-year- old chief executive to truck" and "shag" the length of the floor. He did not, however.
 All this business was known as the Legislative Reunion" with no politics. They liked 1t so much an- other reunion was promised for next summer "at the shore" some- where.
 Festivities Open House Speaker J. Mortimer Bell opened the festivities in the hall of the house by banging silver de- caf1ter furiously.
 Rep. Noah Swayne, Darien, was elected president of the club. Sen. James R. Rabbett, Windsor Locks, was named vice-president; Rep, Archa E. Walker, Eastford, secre- tary; and Rep. John Thoms, Water bury, treasurer.
 Rep Swayne made a non-political speech and then Rep. Don Fraser, Salem, took his dummy Elmer" out of suitcase and proceeded to lam bast reorganization of the state gov- ernment.
 The merit system was described simply as "lousy". Republicans Congratulated
 Sen. Cooney congratulated repub- licans on daring to show up. He said 1t was only in Maine and Vermont they had this courage. AbCAA ACoOAuGAOlo WCAc duOpIcu III memory of the death of three rep resentatives. They were Thomas P Kerwin, Old Saybrook, Eugene won Bach, Bedding, and Harold P. Ham, lin, Salisbury.
 The shindig in the ballroom came in the evening. It was preceded by banquet and Lieut-Gov. Hayes made a speech.
 "Its grand thing to get togeth- er," he said, with nothing at stake"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 W. E. GALLAGHER

More than 100 persons attended a stag given last night at the Elton hotel for William F. Gallagher, whose marriage to Miss Elizabeth Derwin of Chestnut avenue, takes place November 20. The honored guest is a graduate of Catholic Uni versity at Washington, D. C., and several former classmates were among those assembled about the Colonial room.
 Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum was toastmaster and speakers includ- ed Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, John Derwin, Joseph Mulville, Cong. J Joseph Smith, Thomas Mccarthy and Montague Cosgriff.
 MT. Gosgriff, Joseph Nestor and Joseph Flaherty were on the com mittee arranging the dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13

Attorney James D. c. Murray of New York city, a former resident .pf Washington Hill, and brother of two present residents of this sec tion, will direct the legal battle of Mazda de Fontagnes, who has been barred from entry to this country.
 Mazda de Fontagnes is well known in international circles as Z. the alleged close friend of Premier Benito Mussolini. She is alleged to have shot and wounded a French diplomat because of his interven- ,ltion into the MuSsolini affair"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
VICTIM OF NEGRO
 DIES OF WOUND

Mt. Clemens, Mich, Nov. 13.- (UP)-Lillian Willig, 26-year-old bookkeeper shot Wednesday by a negro whose attention she had spurned, died today.
 The negro, William Hathaway, 46, 8 mechanic in the garage where Miss Willig was employed, killed himself.
 4 note found in her purse after the shooting disclosed that Hath away had threatened to kill her be- cause she refused to go out with him. Miss Willig's note disclosed that she believed Hathaway's threat a bluff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
Teachers Elected M
 Recent Town Voting
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angle developed today when The Democrat learned that a member of the school board is preparing to present for approval a rule forbid ding teachers from working at other jobs after schol hours. This rule was on the department of education books for years but was rescinded about four years ago.
 Efficiency standards, to be set for employees of all city departments, will also affect the school depart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
BOAT IN DISTRESS

Boston, Nov. l3 - (U.P) - The British Freighter s. s. Markland reported small boat in distress early today in Pollock Rip three quarters of c mile north of the Stonehorse Lightship.
 Coast Guards dispatched the patrolboat General Greene to the scene. Officers aboard the Mark land said the small boat was sound- ing series of short whistle blasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie c. Held will be held Monday after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the Gamer lin & Rees funeral home, 49S Whit. ney avenue, New Haven. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, New Haven.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth My CTS was held from the Bergin fun eral home, 2o0 East Main street this morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton, where @ solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in the Catholic cemetery, Bristol.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Me- Evoy was held from the Bergin fu- neral home, 290 East Main street. this morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier Church, where solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna Errico was held from the home, 9 High street, Naugatuck, this morning, at S:S0 o'clock to St. Francis Church, Naugatuck, at 9 o'clock. Burial was in St. James cemetery, Naugatuck.
 The funeral of Mrs. Francesca Pisano wil lbe held Monday morn- ing at g o'clock from the home, 20 America street, to the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, where mass will be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Nora A. McFadden will be held Monday morning at S:15 o'clock from the home, 88 South street to St. Francis Xavier church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the home after noon today.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Erricco of Naugatuck was held at 8:l5 this morning from her home, 9 High street, to St. Francis church, Nau- gatuck, at 9 c. m. where high re- quiem mass was celebrated. Burial was in st. James cemetery, Nauga- tuck.
 Funeral services for George Hough, 6l, of 92 Perkins avenue. will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. Rev. Thomas Felt man officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
APPLE DANGERS SIGNED

The famous Apple Dancers, cre- ators of the newest dance sensation, winners of practically every dance championship this year, and cur rently headlining on Q vaudeville tour, have been signed to appear iu Everybody Sing" ct Metro Gold wyn-Mayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13

O'NEILL-In this clty, Nov. 18th,
 1887, Patrick O'Neili, of 4ai North Main st. Funeral Monday morning, st S;so o'clock, from Lunny Tuner culAte Conception Church. Burial in new SC, J0seph'R cemetsrys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
FUNERAL ON MONDAY

Torrington, Conn, Nov. 13-(U P.)-Funeral services will be held Monday for Edmund Joseph Beau chemin, 56, president of the State Fish and Game Clubs, who died at Charlotte Hungerford hospital last night.
 Beauchemin, who also was state secretary of the American Fedora ton of Wild Life, leaves his widow a son and four daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
DIED

this city, Nov. 18th, 1887, Miss Mary J. Comber, of 90 Ridge wood St.. Funeral Monday aft ernoon, Ut 2:00 o'clock, from Alder son Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial In Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
MASSES

MeCARTHY-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Mon- day Morning at 7:30 o'clock, at st. Francis xavier's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Jere- miah McCarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13

in improved business and less unem- ployment.
 Announcement by Sen. Joseph o. OMahoney, D., Wyo., that he would resume pressure for action on his bill to grant federal licenses to all interstate corporati tions as e method of freeing business from unneces- sary regulation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13

South Africa exported more than ei0,SO0,oOO in gold in q Eecsnt week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
OBITUARY

O'NEILL-Patrick O'Neill, 56, of 42l North Main street, died at St. Mary's hospital last night after a short illness. He had been a resi- dent of Waterbury for 50 years, and during the past 34 years he was em- ployed in the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter Peterson and Mrs. Ed ward Dalton; two sons, John and Patrick; five grandchildren; Q sis- ter, Mrs. Mary Edwards; and several nieces and nephews, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where Q solemn mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 COMBER,-Miss Mary J. Comber, 76, of 26 Ridgewood street, died at her home last night. She was born in this city, the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Dale) Comber.
 She Is survived by . sister, Mrs. George Manville, and Q, nephew, Harold Manville, both of this city.
 Miss Comber was @ member of St. Johns Episcopal church.
 Funeral services will be held at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Cen. tral avenue, Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, will ofiiciate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
 MITCHELL~-Word was received here yesterday of the death of Frank w. Mitchell, 76, of Great Falls, Mon. tana, at the Great Falls hospital in that city, on Nov. l2. MT. Nit chell had been i'll for some time. Born in Waterbury, he attended To- cal public schools and the old Che- shire Military Academy. He had been a resident of Montana, how- ever, for the past 64 years.
 He is survived by Q sister, Mrs. Y. w. Tate, and Q nephew, Willis F. Tate, of Chestnut avenue.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
GEN. ASSEMBLY
 IN EMERGENCY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-13
GERMANY WILL
 SEEK COLONIES
part of any agreement.

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CONGRESS WILL
 OPEN MONDAY

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Evening star., 1937-10-27
Girl Pilots Dirigible.

Claiming the distinction of being the
worlds first woman dirigible pilot, Vera
Mityagina. formerly telephone op-
orator in Moscow, Russia, has started
to train other women to follow in her
path. Ludmilla Eichenwald, one OF
three girls studying with her, will be
dirigible pilot, zhenya Khovrina Will
be a mechanic, and Nyura StrigaloVa
aims to be radio operator ON
dirigible. Vera Mityagina believes the
time is near when Russia will nave
an entire dirigible crew composed OF
women. Her first ascent almost ended
In disaster. At $500 feet the envelope
Of the balloon burst. Following orders,
she cut the neck of the balloon. let it
unfurl and used this improvised para
chute to effect safe landing.