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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20

speakers committee. Officials of the current drive are President Thomas Scadden, Chairman Jo- seph Carolan, and Patrick Wal lace.
 EarbenderS Special discussions involving the annual banquet and ball, as well as the city card tourney of the Earbenders, was held at meeting of the group ill the Community house last night. President John J. Dalton presided.
 Final Games Final games of the senior league of the Washington Park Community house were played last night with the Gents of the Hill defeating the Hill Juniors. 42-34, and the Welles taking over the Robins 36-33. Joie Quilter of the Gents was named most valuable player in the league, and Bob Grady. of the same team, captured individual high scoring honors. The complete list of awards will be found on tonight's sport page.
 Playoff for the championship of the second round will be conducted Monday night, with the Raymond Hiliies and Community club teams competing. A win for the Hillies will terminate the season. while u win for the Clubbers will force a three game playoff to determine the championship team. Jim Tracy will referee the finale.
 Earbenders' Scores
 Two playoffs were necessary at the Earbenders' "45" games in the Community house last night. before the games for the evening could be completed and winners decided. Griffin defeated Joyce 22-2l, In the first playoff, while Grimes took over Kenney in the second playoff. 22- 2l. The other game was captured by Fitzmaurice who won over Frageau by q 24-l8 score. Only four more weeks of play remain.
 Scene Of numerous activities dur ing the past winter months. the Washington Park community house will be doubly active during the next few weeks. what with playoffs in the senior league basketball league games. continuation Of senior and junior circuits, banQuets and gatherings for each group. and the annual ball for members of teams in the senior circuit.
 Although activities for the young
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Holy Name Membership Driue
 Reports To Be RenderedM Monday
Dennis Curtis East Side Workers Hold Lead for
 Final HOnOrS
WASHINGTON HILL

Dennis Curtis East Side division of the membership campaign of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety is far in the lead of op- position, John Fitzmaurice's West Sides, when a comparison of points for new members and reinstate- ments is made. The next report meeting for the group will be held at the parish hall Monday night, and at that time drastic change in the lineup of teams is expected to be made.
 At the present time, the Curtis men have compiled Q total of 5l0 points. while the Fitzmaurice-wor CTS have only 430. George Flavin is the leading individual and 1t is mainly because of his l75 points that the East Sides are leading Tom Reilly, is the outstanding point maker for the West Sides, and he has registered l55 to date.
 Others of the East Side who are in the lead for individual scoring honorj are: Maurice Carey, John r. Shea. William Kelly, Joseph Mul- curry, Daniel Baldwin, and Andrew Healey. Outstanding for the West Sides are: George Kelly, Ed Cog gins and Henry Doran.
 The speaker for the Monday even ing report meeting of the workers will be announced shortly by Jo' seph Scully, who is chairman of tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20

CT set predominate. several func- tions are being planned by the older groups, including the Washington Park Community club. the Earbend- CTS, and other individual organiza- tionS. The St. Patrick's night dance attendance was an incentive for the Community club to plan Severa! more such affairs. Earbenders arc making ready for their annual ban- quet ball, and their citywide card tourney.
 Speaking of the club one of the committee remarked:
 Tn no section of the city is there q community center where greater opportunities are afforded the peo- pie for becoming useful members Of society. Recreational activities that interest old and young. create an atmosphere of good fellowship that appeals to the new resident who at once feels himself part of the big family.
 An educational program inter- eStS groups of people in music, dancing and dramatics, as well as in the useful art of sewing. Physic- al training holds the spotlight for most of the younger set. Since Progress is the watchword of the directors of our beautiful Commit nity House, then let every one take 1t upon himself to become an active member in the Washington Park Community Club"
 John P. Shea is chairman of the current Community club drive for members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
CIO OLEADERS HERE
 FOR LABOR FIGHT
Central Labor Union Will Not Recognize New
 Unions Here

Open warfare split the ranks of organized. labor in Waterbury to- day. Alex Cashin, local representa- tive of the committee for indus- tri,l organization, planned to pro- ceed with the formation of CIO rnioi. in Waterbury and Naugatuck, despite the fact that the Water b. Central Labor union has re- f sed CIO unions to hold seats.
 Speaking last night at Building Trades hall on Scovill street, John F. EgaS, state secretary of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor. up- held the stand taken by James Cor riPc,.., president of the Central La. bor union. in refusing seats to the CIO unions. Corrigan was within his rights in refusing to recognize the new unions. Egan said.
 Cashin meanwhile is making plans for the formation of a CIO labor ecu: c!l here. The CIO has enrolled hundreds of members in its brass workers union in the past several months. The C1O has rubber workers union in Naugatuck. Other members o; the council will be the Naugatuck local of the Amalgamat- ed Steel, Iron and Tin Workers and the United Electrical and Radio Workers union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Director
NEWS CHORUS TO
 FEATURE CONCERT
Mastersingers to Be Heard at Crosby Tuesday for
 WPA Members

Twenty-Five members of the Mas. tersingers, popular mems chorus, will present a program at Crosby high school Tuesday evening under the auspices of the local WPA branch of the Emergency Education program. Miss Edna Harmon, head of the local unit, said today mena- bers of the Crosby evening classes had been invited to attend and that several outside groups will also be present.
 Miss Bettina Palomba and Pat rick Kelley of the staff will be in charge of arrangements. The pro- gram, which will be the third in the series of musical appreciation ses- sions being put on by the local WPA, will start at 6 o'clock. Joseph Lezotte will be in charge of the Mastersingers. '...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
STATE MUSICIANS MEET TOMORROW
Competition Winners tO Receive Awards at New
 Haven Dinner

Winners in the competitions of the last convention of fifers and drummers, sponsored by the Co1-s necticut Fifer's and Drummers' as-a sociation will be awarded their prizes at the fifth annual dinner of the association tomorrow afternoon at the Garde Hotel, New Hayen.4 Ten corps from this city and vicinitya will be represented. z
 One of the features will be thes trumpet duet and accordion solo bys members of the St. Joseph's Junior corps of this city. z
 The bands to be represented are St. JoSeph's Junior Corps, St. Stan islaus Kostka's Washington Hill Community. Mattatuck, Corp. Coylea Post, all of Waterbury: Casper. Davis Post, of Waterville: Columbus boys. Thomaston: Oakville: Columbus boys, Thtslaston: Oakville corps;. St. Francls's, Naugatuck and Amer. ican Legion, Seymour. 1sH z
 The speakers will be K. Parker. president of the association: s. W. Hellstrom. chairman of the assocsa- tion's executive committee; Gus Bauman, of the New Haven Iflsti- ute of Music; Dan Mulvey, sports editor of The New Haven Register: Eddie O'Connell. coach of the Yale wrestling team. F. x. O'Connell will be toastmaster. Charles Smith will be master of ceremonies for veude- vile act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
SEVEN BOYS GET
 DISTRICT AWARDS
Two Scout Review Board Meetings Held Here
 Last Night

Seven local Boy Scouts received awards at two district board of re- view meetings last evening.
 At the district A session, at which Troop 9 of First Congregational church was host troop, Scouts John s. Canister and William Lentell of Troop 9 were advanced to the sec- ond class rank and Albert Colangelc of Troop 25 won his first class rank Henry Fabiani of Troop 25 was awarded merit badge for civics Fred s. Smith was in charge of the session and Rev. Harold P. Craw Paul Reed and Henry Donahue, as- sistant Scoutmaster, were in attend ance.
 Scouts Robert Cronk, Raymond Tierney and Arthur Baker of Troop 90 were advanced to second class rank at the district E board of re- view at the Blessed Sacrament church. Scout Executive David Bab. son was present at the session and John c. Bradley was in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
ROAD TESTS FOR | DRIVERS APRIL i
New Drivers to Be Exam- ined When Applying for
 I937 Licenses

Road tests for new drivers who wish to procure licenses for the first time will not be- given until after April 1, if the applicant wishes to procure a ieS7 license, 1t was announced by the department of motor vehicles today. Any person desiring a 1886 license may of course take the road test and procure one, but 1t will ex- pire with the regular 1eS6 licenses, the last day of April.
 After April l, first-time applicants may take the road test and procure a 1887 license.
 Commencing Monday, the local branch, and all branches of the mo- tor vehicle will renew l036 licenses and distribute the 1897 licenses. Ap- plicatiots for renewal of licenses will be found affixed to the 1886 license, and are to be detached and signed by the applicant for renewal. About 10000 licenses are expected to be Issued through the local office.
 If after May l, any driver is found operating without the lo37 permit, he will be subject to arrest and fine. The local office will be open from Q a. m. to s Q. m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
TWO ARRESTED
 BY MOTOR PATROL
Driver Held for Hearing in Traffic Court Monday
 Morning

Charged with operating while un- der the influence of liquor, Waiter Mccsowan, 22, of Shelley avenue, New Haven, was given continuance to Monday in city court today. A passenger in his car, John Taragow- ski, 22, of Shelley avenue, New Ha- ven, was fined $5 and costs for breach of the peace.
 The arrests were made early this morning by Motor Patrolmen John Deeley and Joseph Dunphy.
 Continuances to Wednesday were given Joseph Bleecher, g, of 633 South Main street. and Susie Marti. celli, g, of S9 River street. The man Is charged with keeping Q house of Ill fame and the woman with resid- ing. ..
 Suspended sentences were given Nick DeCarolis. 46. of l99 Hill street, and Thomas Kelly. 47, of Cornwall avenue, charged with breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Double Mishap

An accident at the scene of an- O her accident led to the arrest last night of Frank Ascott. 20. of 2 Meriden road, on a charge of reckless driving.
 A truck of the Southern New England Telephone O., had gone off the highway near tn eEast Farm school, and g tow truck as at the scene. Flares lighted the highway.
 Ascott, according to police, faii- cd to slow down as he approcah- cd the spot and he knocked over one Of the flares. Men endeavor- ing to get the truck on the high way had to jump to escape be- ing hit.
 The arrest was made by Sergt. / harles McWeeney and Motor PGtrolman Joseph Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
"MOther BlOOr"

In observance of InternatiOn- al Women's day the United Women's Organiza ton of Wa terbury has arranged a meeting at which Mrs. Ella Reeve B. Blocr, international figure In the labor movement will speak. The meeting will take place at 2 p. m. Sunday afternoon, March q, at the Russian hall, 1S4 Cherry street. The topic will be "Women on the Labor Front"
 Augmenting the lecture will be 8 musical program of Ameri- Can labor and Negro protest songs. arranged by the Manhat- tan Chorus of New York city.
 Mrs. Ella Reeve BlOOr, bet ter known to labor as Mother Bl0or" participated in labor struggles for more than 50 years. She Is a former resident of Waterbury and other cities of Connecticut. At present she serves as national secretary of the women's commission of the communist party, U. s. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Compensation Agreements

Clyde M. Jennings and Sarafino Bartolino. 63 Union street, hernia, January 2l, $l2.64.
 Excelsior Laundry and Philip ConfOrti, TorringtOn, fractured left ankle, February 13, $l0.22.
 Farrel- Birmingham Co.,, and John Sieniatkowski, AnsOnia, lac- erated right leg. February 17, $14.97.
 Specific injuries arc claimed in the following awards that were filed today:
 Fitzgerald Mfg. company and William Gagnon, Winsted. first joint of first and second fingers of right hand. November 6, $1O.63 for 22 2-3 weeks.
 Fitzgerald Mfg. company and Albert Deitlin, Winsted, crushed fingers on left hand, with 50 per cent loss of use of two, October 2, SILT, fifteen weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Air Minded

The Waterbury Gas Model Plane Club set aside April Ii as the date for a flying contest at a meeting held last evening ct the club rom on Cherry street. 4 silver cup will be given to the winner. Plans arc being made at the pres ont time for the selection of a field in the vicinity of Waterbury. There Iill be more than twenty members of the club entered in the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
KILLED

were six months in areas; i3l one year in arrears: 109 or about IS per cent two years in arrears 89-a mere II per cent were paid up, and 27l-38 per cent were at least three (3) years in arrears. As 1t was said, there were 89 paid up members, but there were v new men admitted during the year, where were the other good paying members? What hap pened to many of the initiates?
 The answer to those questions is very simple: club defeated its very purpose (if any civic- minded scope existedD and drove members from its folds and in many cases. from the party. Many members of the new club left the other group years ago because of the despotic dictatorship of a few. They were left like sheep without pastor. The younger generation assumes the responsi. bility of leading them to their meritorious position. The Young Italian Democrat Club not only wishes to work for the political brs also for the economic and so. cial betterment of It's people. We defy the professional" politicians of the Italian-American Demo- cratic Club to exert any influence upon the Administration by means of false promises and insinuations In order to impede the tide of real democratic progress. King Canute could not stop the waves nor can you.
 JOSEPH 4. DE LUCIA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
MUSICIAN-BARBER
 WITHDRAWS CLAIM

Charles Iocomacci, musician and barber of Derby, today withdrew his A$5,000 damages action against the Town of Seymour from the superior court where 1t had been pending trial by jury. Settlement was report ed to have been made, but the amount was not revealed.
 Suit was based on fall caused by Q defective sidewalk at A Main Street, Seymour, March g.. 1886 at 10 pm. Injuries are said ito have disabled the man for five months and caused him to incur numerous medical expenses. A large hole is said to have existed in the sidewalk where the fallstook place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
SPO7LIiE17YNG -
 Brass City News
Advanced

Raymond A. Shugrue of 213 Lounsbury street and Harold F. Conklin of 107 Dixie avenue, suh- stitute letter carriers for some time, have been advanced to the ranking of utility carriers by Post master Charles A. Babin. Notice has been posted in the post office announcing the composition of the new summer uniforms for car- riers. The new outfits will be worn starting on May 1st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Lady McAlpihe Lodge

Following last nights business session of Lady McAlpine Lodge in the Lord Kitchner Post rooms the members took part in a hymn sing. Hostesses were Mrs. Isabelle Free man, Mrs. Jessie Raeburn, Mrs. Elizabeth Macintosh, Mrs. Jessie Galbraitil, Mrs. Joan Hunter, Mrs. Bessie White, Mrs. Hilda Dorgeloh and Mrs. Elizabeth Young. 3'fE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20

of one week with 90 hours pay Is tc be granted to all hourly rated enis p' yes of the American Brass cons y including piece workers w:.0 have been continuously enrolled as c: 'rloyes of the company for at least one Jear ending May lst, l9S7. For such vacation purposes, all Ameri- can Brass plants will be cio8ed down for one week, commencing July 4th. l937. and all such vaca- tions must b taken at that time. :"
 Ths Chase company notices is as follows: "All hourly paid eTnployeS and piece workers of the Chase Hr } and Copper company will 5c gi'eil a vacation of one week with lay during the current year. ieS7s
 Jvided they have been continuous ly e. 'ollei as employees for at least on year prior to May lst, 1897.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Spring Is Here!

The mildest winter that Water bury has experienced in years comes to an end today, with spring due to arrive formally at 7:45 p. m. The weatherman predicts a gloomy start for the new season, saying 1t will rain tonight and probably tomorrow. l... ..
 The winter brought only two or three snowstorms of conse- quence. with the snow disappear ing quickly in each case. Not once did the temperature go below the zero mark, and the coldest weather of the winter came early in the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Undesirable

Deportation to Portugal faces Joaquin Brito Calca, 35, who was arrested here yesterday afternoon by plainclothesmel; Fred Hickey and Patrick Moy- Ian at the request of immigra- ton authorities. He was taken to Hartford last night, and the government plans to dcport him shortly.
 Calca was arrested as an un- desirable alien on warrant sigl;ed by Turner w. Battle, assistant to the secretary of labor. He was arrested here on ono occasion as the alleged 0p- orator of a house of ill fame.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
LITHUANIANS TO
 BANQUET RIMSA
Sculptor to Be honOred at Hotel Elton Dinner Toe
 morrow Night
BROOKLYN NEWS

i.:l interesting program has been al anged for presentation tomorrow afternoon to. serve as appropriate clc ing exercises for the sculptoral 'libit of Petras Rii1nsa at the Mat tc..rck Historical society. At the two weeks display thousands viewed the wo 'ki.lanship of the noted Lith- u. .rian artist. The program tomor- ro.l will include individual and g:oup singing, folk dancing, instru-
 ltal selections and talks. by pr' inent Lithuanian citizens. Ac- ti.':.ties will begin at ? o'clock.
 MT. Rimsa will be feted at @ tes- timonial dinner at the Elton hotel in the evening in celebration of the su ;G's of the exhibit and in honor of h.s return abroad shortly to re- sume his work in Kaunis, Lithuarlia. The program will include an enter ta.-nment and talks by prominent mema ITS of the general committee
 Members of the executive board csclsist of Professor Alexander J. i.lsksis, general chairman; Dr. John s. ctaneslow, vice-c chairman; Miss Mercella Andrikls, secretary; Dr. F, J.. Hill, treasurer; c. M. Lokocius, IEedwig Stulginskas, William Joku- kVnis and Helen Tareila. z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
CLIFFORD TETRO
 GRANTED DIVORCE
Special to The DemocraO

Hartford. March 20.-Clifford l.. Tetr of Simsbury was awarded q divorce from Mrs. Marjorie M. Tetro, formerly of Waterbury. now of Massachusetts. by Judge Edwin C.. D ckinson, in superior court yester- day. The plea as entered and recog- nized was that of desertion since July 2i. 1895. The couple was mar rieA January IS. 1929. and have two children. custody of whom was arded Tetro.
 Ha granting the divorce. Judge Dickinson accepted the report Of State Referee Samuel c. Shaw. who had heard the case previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Cars Collide

An accident at the rotary stan- dards at East Main, Wolcott and Taylor streets at 8 o'clock this morning resulted in the arrest of Steve Vegliante. 56. of $40 Wash- ington avenue. He is charged with violating the rules of the road.
 Vegliante's car struck q Fern wood Farms dairy truck operated by Charles Hubbell. Motor Patrol men Vincent Begg and Joseph Lovallo made the arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Smoke

Smoke emitting from the home of Mrs. Freda Segal at 10 Kings bury street caused thoughts of . large blaze and brought Engines 1 and 10, and Truck ? to the scene at S:3O this morning A defective chimney caused the smoke, and no damage resulted. The building is two and One-half stories high, and is owned by Mrs. Freda Hart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
s. U. V.

Marvin Wheeler and Homer Northrup were named as delegates to the state encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans in Thon- aston on April l4 and IS at @ meeting of Wadhams Camp held last evening at the state armory. Harold Bowen and Charles S. Mosley were named as alternates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Summer Vacations
 For Factory Employees
American Brass Co.,, Chase's Post Announcement Oi New Schedule Thousands to Enjoy Rest With Pay

Employees of the Chase Brass and Copper company and the American Ira Ss company will receive Q weeks vacation this summer as the result of orders posted In both plelts yes- terday afternoon. Last December u7 Soovill Manufacturing company announced adoption of a similar plc7 for it. workers.
 The orde1 posted at the Ameri- ca. Brass plant reads: Effective for the current year. 1887. Q vacation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
1NCORPORArT0N PAPERS

I. M. Shapiro Go. of this city has filed the following facts in a paper of incorporation with the of flee of the secretary Of state: Capital. $5O.OO0: par sl00: paid, $ll,000: Incorporators. M. II. and M. c. Meyers, Gertrude Casey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Schedule Change

Since next week will be Holy +'eek the regular games in the Y. M. c. A. inter-club basketball leag., will be played Tuesday iri- st Id of Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20

q lightning fash lasts approxi. masely one-millionth part of q sec' ond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Oucea A. c.

The Duces A. 0. will hold their weekly rehearsals at the Brooklyn "" this afternoon for their re- view April 10. Michael Purcaro, di- rector, wishes all those participat- 1 in the show, be present for re- ] arsal. Mary Gentle will assist the singers and dancers at the piano. Peter Augelli has been selected to be master O. ceremonies. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
Town Plot A, c.

The Town Plot A. c. held their re' lar weekly meeting Thursday at their club rooms on Highland ave- nUe. Plan swere made for the box i!le exhibition and entertainment to be held soon. Charles Travis was appointed general chairman. Teams W e picked for an inter-club bowl j: meet which will be held Sunday aft.rnoon. Frank Place has been elected captain of one team and Nlchclas Galante captain of the ot ger. A financial report was given by Frank Place, treasurer. Michael J. Purcaro was elected publicity ag7 t. The meeting was called to caro.
 order by President Anthony Pur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-20
"" Cadets

The Brooklyn "" Cadets held Hthei, weekly meeting at the Brook lyn Y" Thursday. Plans were made for |. social in the near future. Club 4. ,.,:-isor Faank Berardi gave speech ii sp .rtsinanship. Louis Capozi pre-" sided. "'r 't"'c "s ''
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-12-23
Pleasant Hill

Erick lack is saving wood in the
neighborhood this week.
The program given by Miss Kick
and the pupils at the Pleasant Hill
school Friday afternoon was enjoyed
by those present. Miss Kick and the
pupils are enjoying two weeks va
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Kvasnicka and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kunz
and Rose were Sunday visitors at the
Joe KvaSnicka home
Miss Eva Berglund is spending a
weeks vacation with her parents
here.
The Berglund ladies called on Mrs.
Felix Kvasnicka and the baby Sat-
urday afternoon at the Joe Kvasnicka
home.
Some of the young folks enjoyed
skating on the lake near the Erick
lack home Sunday evening.
Wishing one and all a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.