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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
All streets and state highways were slushy early this morning but con- ditions grew better hourly.
IEiIl Street Cable Snaps

AHIIt DtFeet OWUbe bUapS
 Shortly before 3 o'clock this morning cable carrying several overhead wires at the top of Hill street snapped under the weight of its heavy ico coating. Electric serv- ice was interrupted for a short time. Shortly after the cable snapped John Krowchenko of 290 Hill street stnelled something burning in his house and turned in a fire alarm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
LABOR CHIEF IS
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COERINC GIVES
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NEW MEASURE TO
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Holy Name Society
 Starts New Term
Committee Chairmen Named Membership Campaign Opens Thursday-Adress Given on Supreme
 Court" Proposals By Attorney Scully

evening at the regular monthly meeting of the society. President Thomas Scadden' presided. The principal speaker of the evening was Attorney Vincent Scully, who reviewed current arguments pro and con on President Roosevelt's new set-up in the supreme court. Many interesting viewpoints were revealed in the course of the ad- dress and subsequent question pe- riod.
 The meeting marked the first regular session of the year with the newly installed officers officiating. Standing committees for the year were named by President Scadden. They include: Auditing, William Kelly. Martin Tehan and Wallace J. Inglis; Card tourney. Sergeant John Phelan. Ray Coughlan. Thom- as Kelly, Robert McHugh, John Dalton, John Fitzmaurice, ST.. Den his Curtiss: Sick, John P. Shea. Ed ward Goggins. Daniel Baldwin, Thomas Reynolds; House commit tee, Edward V. Curley, Maurice Ryan. Alderman Frank x. Bergen; Speakers. Joseph Scully. William P Phelan, John Fitzmaurice, Jr.
 Workers Notified
 Cards were placed in the mail today inviting the captains of the membership campaign and their co-workers to assemble Thursday evening in the parish hall for for nal organization work and for off, ficial instructions. A guest speak CT for the occasion will be an nounced shortly.
 It is expected that at the conclu- sion of the campaign the member. ship of the society will exceed r. GOO making St. Francis Xavier unit the most outstanding in the Hart ford diocese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
ELLEN HARDY TO
 SUPERVISE UNIT
Girls Handicraft Class of Salvation Army Meets
 Tonight

Charles Rietdyke and Miss B. Denegri spoke last night at the Sal- vation Army hall on Savings street, expressing regret at the loss the local chapter as result of the transfer of Lieutenant Charles Andreasen to Bridgeport. Many members were in attendance at the farewell party given last night for the local officer.
 Tomorrow night after practice session the members of the Women's Home League will act as hostesses at another farewell gathering for the lieutenant at the Young People s hall. A social hour will be held Ill his honor.
 This evening at seven o'clock the Girls Handicraft class will meet under the direction of Ellen Hardy. Supper will also be served for the Corps Cadet brigade. At 7:30 o'clock the band practice session will be held under the direction of Band master Robert Roach of New Haven. Public services will be held Wednes- day, Friday and Saturday evenings at eight o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
BROWNIE PACKS MAY BE FORMED
Girl Scouts to Discuss Plans for Organizing
 One New Troop

In conjunction with a general course in Girl Scout wrok which will be given starting this evening in Naugatuck, Miss Elma Stuckman, head of the local council, an- nounced today that plans are being made for the formation of three new Brownie packs in Naugatuck and one new Girl Scout troop.
 Twelve persons had registered for the members training course, which starts tomorrow evening at 9:30 o'clock at the local office. A gen. eral course will also be given at the First church scout house on We'd nesday evening, beginning at seven o'clock.
 As outlined by the local executive the general course is a basic class which includes instruction in ten derfoot, second, and first class work. It also deals with song and game programs, the patrol system and courts of honor. It is open to all leaders and to anyone interested in Girl Scouting.
 This evening from four until nine o'clock a Penny circus will be given at Bunker Hill church by the members of the troop there. The proceeds o1 this circus will be used for hostel trip in the fall. Valen- tine parties have also been held by various troops in the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
ART OF DRESS
 CLASS OPENED
Mae Harty and Lillian Me- Nellis to Model at Ses=
 sion Tomorrow

The colors, lines and styles most becoming to the blonde type of girl will be the subject of a demonstra- tion tomorrow night at Crosby high school at the art of dress class taugh by Walden Trimble. it was announced today by Edna Harmon supervisor of the adult education program.
 Two mo sals. selected from last weeks class and representative of this type, will appear before the class tomorrow night. They are the Misses Mae Harty and Lillian Mo- Nellis. According to MT. Trimble each is representative of type of blonde. On, girl illustrates the war rich coloring common to one tye and the other is an example oi cool, delicately colored complexion type. Both models have been con- pletely outfitted and coiffed accord ing to the latest principles of cos tune design.
 It is this method of completely making over the various types ac. cording to art principles that has given the group the popular name of Cinderella Class"
 According to Miss Harmon the group will study in the forthcoming wekes every possible type according to complexion and the color of hail and eyes. The attendance at this unusual class is such that plans are being made to use the Crosby audi torium for its future sessions. The class is open to the general public without charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

requiem high mass was celebrated at 9:30 o'clock by Rev. Raymond Kennedy. The bearers were Napo- leon Duhamel, Wilfred Lanctot, Jo- seph Martin, Peter Archambault. Joseph Pelletier, Louis Bullis. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with tlIe committal service conducted by Father Kennedy. Mar eel Doucette sang two solos, Pie Jesu" and Abide With Me"
 The funeral of Mrs. Amelia Ciri- clio was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home on Davis street to St. Mary Magdalen's church where 8 solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Thomas McGarry. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Carmen Antonia Sbordone, Pasquale and Pellegrino Avoletta, Attilio zaccaria, Giuseppe Antonio Moschella and Giuseppe Colucci.
 The funeral of George Moura, 5, son of MT. and Mrs. Jose Moura, of fl River street was held this after noon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, Al River street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at 2 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of John M. Beaulac was largely attended this morning from the home, 332 Willow street, to St. Ann'S church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Bertrand Parent, assisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion, dea- con, and Rev. E. A. Lamontagne, sub-deacon. Burial was in new St. Josephs cemetery with committal services by Father Parent. The pall- bearers were: Timothy Quinlan, Frank Barbieri, Edward McGrath, Paul Archambault, Daniel Hackett and George Bauby.
 The funeral of Daniel Quinn was held from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street this morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Margaret's church, where a solemn mass of re- uuiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, assisted by Rev. Peter Daly and Rev. John Con- Ian. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Daly. The pallbearers were: Martin F., Martin J., Edward D., and Stephen P. Bergin.
 The funeral of Ralph DiVergilio was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 62 Canal street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, assisted by Rev. Rocco Nadile and Rev. Edward Farrell. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Carmen, Rocco and Nicholas Mucciaro, AL fred Greece, Daniel Rinaldi and August Natalc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine McEvoy was held Saturday morn ing from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27O West Main street, to St. Thomas church where mass was celebrated at 9:15 o'clock by Rev. Joseph Donnelly, assisted by Rev. John Kennedy, deacon and Rev. James Coughlin, sub-deacon. Mu- sic was furnished by Joseph Per- reault, organist and soloist. Burial was in the family plot. Calvary cemetery. with the committal Serv- ice by Father Donnelly. Bearers, all members O. the motor patrol were Joseph Mccarthy, Raymond Grady, Ralph Baril. James Morgan, Alfred Overton and John Mcdonald. A special police escort was headed by Captain William Duggan, and in cluded Motor Patrolmen Thomas Phelan Harold Lawlor, Vincent Begg and Joseph Lovallo.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna Bara- nauSkaS, also known as Burns, was held Saturday morning from the home, 716 Washington avenue, to St Joseph's church, where a requiem high mass was celebrated at o'clock by Rev. Joseph J. Valantie- jus. A special musical program was presented under the direction of Alexander Aleksis, church organist. The bearers all members of the Wa terbury Hire Department, included Charles Hassell. Charles Bockwith, Joseph Rice. Henry LaChance. John Maloney and John Fitzmaurice. Burial was in the family plot in new St. Joseph'S cemetery with committal service conducted by Father ValantiejuS.
 The funeral of Mrs. Jessie Blon- din was l,eld Saturday morning from the 3ergin Funeral Home, 29( East Main street. to St. John of tht Cross chdrc.l, Middlebury, where 6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

With the objective to make every adult male member of the parish 8 member of the Holy Name society, a well organized campaign will open next Thursday evening when over one hundred leaders and aides gather in the parish hall of St.. Francis Xavier's church. Joseph Carolan will serve as chairman of the membership drive with Patrick J. Wallace as his chief aide. Under MT. Wallace's leadership similar campaign held a year ago was one of the most successful ever organ ized in Waterbury.
 Supreme Court"
 Plans for the appeal to the men of the parish were discussed last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

Corporation Counsel Charles S. O'Connor has not been asked to prepare a similar petition here and several members of the board of al< dermen when questioned said that they had not co"" i any such action seriously to date. y,ilIs
 Bill For .--.&
 At the present time there is pending before the legislature at Hartford bill introduced by Rep reSentative Daniel Mahaney requir- ing that fares on all trolley and bus lines in the state of Connecticut be reduced to five cents. This, of course means transportation lines within the boundaries of any city, town or Borough. The bill will be heard by the judiciary committee of the leg islature at later date.
 The Hartford aldermen, however, are not worrying about the rest of the state, The petition they plan to adopt tonight and present to the public utilities commission. would limit the five cent rate only to the confines of the city of Hartford.
 Hartford Interests
 The Capita City aldermen con- tend that if lines in other cities, towns or bcroughs do not pay there is no reason why Hartford people using the trolleys, cars and busses should have to make up the differ ence. Therefore, they will ask the public Utilities Commission to take care of Hartford alone.
 The action of the commission will be watched closely, Representative Mahaney said today. If the com- mission grants the request of the Hartford city council then he will demand that the reduction in fare rates be made statewide, he assert7 ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Accused Convicted In Traffic Court
 Fined $2OO, Jailed
Cars Damaged Women Passengers Injured in Crash on Naugatuck ROad-TOday's Session Witt
 nesses Imposition of Numerous Fines

Norman Middendorf of shelton, Conn, paid a fine of $l5 and costs for reckless driving.
 The court ordered the arrest of Franklyn Houghton, 27. of 93 Rob- bins street who failed to appear to answer charges of operating without license and failure to grant the right of way.
 COntinuances
 Continuances of one month for reckless driving were awarded to Alfred St. Jean, 20, of POS Meriline avenue, and Claudio Primus, 20, of 163 North Main street. Walter Mi savage, or Middlebury had his case continued for three weeks. A two weeks continuance for reckless driv- ing was given Perry White, 40, ot g Lone Oak avenue.
 A two weeks continuance was given to Camio Petruzzi, g, of 45 Vine street, charged with driving while under the influence of liquor William Mccarthy, 26, of 184 Bridge street was given postponement ot one week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
JUDGE MCPHERSON
 GETS LAST RITES
Many Attend Funeral of State Referee Sunday in
 Cornwall Church
Special to The Democrat


 Cornwall, Feb. 15-Judges, law yers, members of the Masonic order and many friends gathered at the Cornwall Congregational church yes- terday afternoon to attend funeral services for State Referee Leonard J. Nickerson, former judge of the superior court and one time speaker of the state house of representatives
 Rev. R. Wilbur Simmons, pastor and Rev. John H. Westbrook, assist ant at Asylum Hill Congregat tional church, Hartford, o1iciated. Burial was in Cornwall cemetery, the serv- ices being conducted by the Grand lodge of Masons of Connecticut, in charge of Winthrop Buck of Weth- ersfield, grand secretary.
 Honorary bearers were the follow ing justices of the supreme court: George E. Hinman, John w. Banks Christopher L. Avery. Allyn L. Brown; judges of the superior court Edwin c. Dickenson, Alfred c. Bald win, Carl Foster, Arthur F. Els, John Richards Booth, Kenneth Wynne, John A. Cornell, Frank P, McEvoy. Frederick M.. Peasley Judge Origen s. Seymour of the court of common pleas, Litchfield Frank H. Turkingtop, sheriff of Litchfield county, and Leonard w Cogswell, for. many years court re- porter for Litchfield county and later Fairfield county.
 Active bearers, all members ot Blazing Star lodge. A. F. & A. M., of Cornwall, were Fred J. Bate, Ar lington Yutzler. Harry Chamberlain Allyn Hurlburt, Robert Graham Franklyn Welch, William A. Preston and c. Whittlesey Hart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

Preparations for the installation of officers of the Young Repub- lican club to take place at the Canal Lunch Room, Tuesday, February g, will be arranged at general meeting of the organiza- ton and banquet to be held Thursday at $50 Bank street, quarters of the organization. Alderman Patsy Periello will act as toastmaster upon the occasion of the inductions and J. Warren Upson, republican town chairman, as principal speaker.
 Officers of the association who will be honored during the cerc- monies are Thomas LepOre, presi- dent; presidents, Samuel MannelIi and Carl Belgin0; Michael JAnthony, financial sec retary; Frank Eossi, treasurer; Frank Varanelli, recording secrc- tary; Frank Carus0, assistant re- cording secretary; and the follow ing directors, Alderman PerrielllO. Carmine CaruSo, Paul PuZzO, Bert SchianOne. Anthony Pinelli. Thomas Grappone, John Fisher and John Pace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

The severest penalties in the his- tory of the local trafilc court were dealt out this morning by Judge John F. McGrath in a crack down" upon me ,or vehicle law offenders. One man appealed a fine of $200 and costs and 30 day jail sentence, another paid $25 for a nolle, and several others paid heavily for nolles on various charges. One of the men who faced the court was discharged and another received a suspended jail sentences.
 John Konitski. 29, of Chapel street, TbCmaston appealed a fine of $200 and costs to the court of common pieaS when found guilty of driving while under the influence of liquor. He was arrested by Sergeant Charles McWeeney on February 3rd at II p. IT. on the Naugatuck road after his car had swerved into an- other machine owned and operated by John c Philoman and then ran down small embankment, slightly injuring two young ladies who were passengers in the machine at the time. Damage of more than $500 re- suited from the crash.
 Appeals Sentence
 Attorney Joseph Guilfoile, coun- Sel for the accused, stated that his client had no insurance and was faced with heavy costs resulting by the accident, including personal medical expenses. After fining and jailing the accused, the court set bonds of $500 for the appeal.
 A discharge was given to Nicholas Aberino, o1 New Haven, truck driver for the A. and P. Co.,, who was ar- rested for speeding on the Water- bury Cheshire road in the vicinity of Rockville school by Motor Patrol man John Deeley. The court was in- formed that there was no other traffic on the road at the time and that the truck was equipped with a governor. The speed at the time of his arrest, Alberino said was 40 miles per hour, which Judge Mc- Grath did not consider excessive. It was also brought out that the con- cera drivers are trained to observe all rules of the road.
 Cgustaf Gallucci, 20. of Cheshire paid $25 for nolle on charges of driving without an operators license and violations of the rules of the road.
 Nolles Approved
 Vincent Persio, 19, of 52 Long Hill roed. and Arthur Root, g, of 380 Wect Main street, both charged with violation of the rules of the road received roles upon payment of SIS.
 David E. Scully, 32, of 28 North Main street, charged with illegal use of markers was given a suspended jail sentence. The man allegedly removed part of the body from a passenger vehicle, converted 1t into a truck and with failure to secure the proper registration.
 Roland Williams. 9. colored, of South Main street was sent to jail to work out a fine of $5 and costs on charges of driving without a license.
 Stanley Struzenski, 9, of Spring street, Union City. charged with vio- lation of the rules of the road, paid $1O for nolle.
 Joseph Amadeo. 21. of 183 Bank street. Herman Pekrul. 26. of Brook lyn, N. Y and Alfred Grenier. of 265 South Main street, each re- ceived nolles upon payment of $5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

Ross R. BroWn o1 sussex, NeW Brunswick.
 Burial will be in Anagance, New Brunswick, tomorrow afternoon.
 KOBYLINSKI-WladySlaw Koby- linski, of A Putnam street, died late Saturday night at St. Mary's hos pital after an illness of four weeks. He was a native of Poland but had lived in this country and city for 32 years. He had been employed by the American Brass Co.,, for the past 12 years.
 MT. Kobylinski was communi- cant of St. StaniSlaus KoStka church and a member of the Og- nisko and Kasa Chorych societies of that parish.
 Survivors in clude his wife, Stan islawa; two sons BroniSlaw, and Frank; and cousin, Felix Swiecin- ski, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held on We'd nesday morning from the Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Congress avenue at 8:30 o'clock to St. Stanislaw Kobska church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and even- ing.
 NARDELLO-Gaetano Nardello of Woodbury died last night at Waterbury hospital after brief illness. MT. Nardello was born in Italy, but came to this country and Waterbury thirty years ago. He moved to Woodbury two years ago. He was we'll known to many Italian residents of the city.
 The deceseased is survived by two sons, Joseph and Marco Nardello of Waterbury, and three daughters, Mrs. Paolo Magnarella, Mrs. James Laudati of Oakville and Mrs. Noel Caciatore of New York City.
 The funeral will take place from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street, Wednesday, time and other arrangements to be announced | later.
 BERTHIAUME-M Marie Ber- thiaume, 52, wife of Leander J. Berthiaume of 219 River street, died this morning at her home following three months illness. The body was removed to the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home at g Central avenue. She is survived by four sons, Lean- der H., Joseph, Francis H.. and Ray mond; one daughter, Rita, and two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Ed ward Ball, Mrs. Sam Lenzi of Oak vile, Frank Perrin and Andrew Per- rin of this city. She was member of the Ladies of St. Anne. The fu- neral will be held Wednesday with solemn high mass at St. Ann's church at 9 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home. Burial will be in Cal very cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
LOUIS PIERETTI
 GUEST OF LODGE

Louis Pieretti of Centerbrook, as- sistant grand venerable of the Sons of Italy, will give an Illustrated lecture on his recent trip to Italy at the regular meeting of the Elizabeth DiSilvestro lodge tomorrow evening at the Hotel Elton.
 The lodge will make plans for a bingo party March Il at Hiberniaia hall at a business session after MT. Pieretti's talk. Mrs. Paul Carissiml will be chairlady of the bingo party.
 Johannesburg, South Africa, will spend $l25, 5,000 in celebrating on May 12 the crowning of King George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Harold Quigley. IA Watervil;c street; Margaret M. DriscOll, 102 Windsor street.
 Irving Lester Doolilttle, Wa tertown; Betty Cashman, AZ Prospect street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
LATE REALTY NOTES

Mortgage Deeds
 Emil Seebach to the Water bury Savings Bank, real estate at the corner of Dwight and Homer streets, $l,0OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Badly Injured

Badly Injured
 Meriden, Conn, Feb. 15-CUP)- Frank Steele, 59, was in serious condition today at Meriden hospital as result of injuries suffered Sat- urday night when run down by car driven by Royal Schiller, 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
MASSES

McC cCARTHY-Month's mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Tues day morning. Feb. 16th, at 500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Con- ception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late John J. Me- Carthy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Record Penalty for Drunken Driving Imposed Here Today
No Local Action On
 5-Cent Trolley Fare
Hartford Aldermen Seeking Reduction for Capital City; Mahaney Bill Includes Entire State; Hearing Date

No members of the local board of aldermen far as could be learned today, were thinking of following the contemplated action of the Hartford city council tonight asking the state Public Utilities commission to cut the cost of trolley and bus fares in the Capital City to five cents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

NARDELLO-In this city, Feb. 14th. 1887, Gaetano Nardello, of Wood bury, Ctsn. Funeral Wednesday from Colasanto Funeral Home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

Russia has decided to permit use of Christmas trees. which will be known as "New Year trees"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

MAsTROCINQUE-In this city, Feb. 14th. 1887. Salvatore Mastrocinque, of Russell Ave. Oakville. Funeral tomorrow morning, at 500 o'clock. from Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank St.. to St. Mary. Magdalen's Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

LIOGRANDI In this city, Feb. 14th, ,1937, Mrs. Emanuela Lio- grandi. of Capewell Ave, Oakville. Funeral Wednesday morning, ut g o'clock, from Ursini Funeral Home, 24l North Elm St.. to First Italian Congregational Church. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

In this city. Feb. 18th. 1887. Wladyslaw kobylinski, of A Putnam St. Funeral Wednes- day morning, at S:30 o'clock. from Deliniks Funeral Home, 17 Congress Ave, to St. Stanislaus Kotska Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
DIED

this city. Feb. l4th, 1887, Frank J. Gaffney, of 66 Grand st. Funeral tomorrow morning. at 800 o'clock, from Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central Ave. to 1mma |. culate Conception Church. Burial in St. Peters cemetery. Danbury. Conn.