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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18


 Funds from the Federal Govern ment and the State Treasury are available. Organization has been mapped out. Cooperation has been offered by hospitals and doctors. A few temporary employees have been engaged. As soon as permanent ap- polntments can be secured through the State Merit System, State Health Commissioner Stanley H. Osborn is ready to start the pro- gram.
 Hundreds, perhaps thousands of children with various physical de- fleets, whose parents cannot afford surgical operations and expensive after care, should have the 0ppor- tunity for gaining normal health, If the program works out as well as 1t now looks on paper. Rural areas are to receive particular attention.
 For several years the state has been hearing, rather vaguely, about Q Federal grant for crippled chil- dren services. The 1885 General As- semhly, attempting to prepare for participation in the program under the Social Security Act, which was then before Congress, passed a bill intended to make the state eligible for grants. Washington attorneys ruled that 1t did not comply with Federal provisions.
 No Money For State
 Thus no money came to Con- nectiout, althought 1t has been avail- able since March of l9S6. The 1887 General Assembly tried again and this time the law has been found acceptable. Sixty thousand dollars was appropriated from state funds for this year and for next. Match ing that Is Q 940,000 c year from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
ALE. M. LANDON
 TO BROADCAST

Topeka, Kans, Oct. iS-(UP),- All M. Landon prepared today to address what he termed "a nation- wide mass meeting over the radio," in his capacity as titular leader of the republican party.
 He said that the speech, scheduled from go to 10 (EST.) Tuesday night will be on certain questions of the day"
 The announcement, made Sunday night was terSe and without ex- planation. It said:
 "AS the republican standard bear. CT in the io30 campaign, 1 desire to call c nationwide mass meeting over the radio at e:3O to Q o'clock Tuesday, October lo. I wish to dis- cuss with you certain questions Of the day"
 There was no hint as to the topic he had chosen.
 Landon refused to comment. It will be his first major hEOadcast since the campaign al1iough he has exceptionally given out statements crjClcal of administration policies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18

Social Security Board, plus e2o.OOO Q year that had accumulated before Connecticut complied with the law.
 After the present two-years pee riod, and as long as the Social Se- curity Act remains unchanged, there will be $40,000 year for Connecticut, available if the state continues to appropriate the same amount.
 Largely to be spent for actual sur- gical and medical treatment ot crippled cases, the money will be a larger sum than now goes for any single activity of the State Health Department. The State Laboratory, with Q budget of about $l0O,OOO a year, Is the closest approach.
 An advisory board of 10 persons representing medicine, welfare ana educational groups has been ap- pointed by Commissioner osborn to assist In the program,
 In addition technical advise has been given by Q medical committee consisting of all the orthopedic specialists and pediatricians in the state,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
FIVE PERSONS
 MET WITH DEATH
Total in State at Close of Week.End- Governor
 Cross Angry
tBy United Press) .

Five persons died In Connecticut automobile accidents over the week. end. and Governor Wilbur L. Gross, alarmed ct the rising death toll, said he was profoundly ashamed" of the states record. we simply can't 90 on killing people on the highways the way we have" the gov- ernor said in Q radio address. That has got to stop. Tn the past 10 years nearly 5000 people have been Killed on our highways. Think of itl That's Q record that ought to make every- one think" The weekend death list included names of four men and c woman. Friday, three others were killed In accidents, making Q three- day toll of eight lives.
 List of Dead
 William Maddoloni, %, Bridgeport, was killed when struck by Q car while crossing Q street In his home city.
 Frank Kantos, 46, also of Bridge. port, died at st. Vincent's hospital of injuries suffered when he was struck by a.hit-run Q car.
 Mrs. Rose M. Harvey, AS, wife of Weston's third selectman Daniel R. Harvey, died ct Norwalk hospital of injuries suffered when the car she was driving left the road and crashed into Q tree ct Weston.
 Charles Turpin, 27, Chester, Pa, was burned to death after his car collided with Q truck at Orange, overturned and burst into flames.
 Max Alderman, n, New Haven, died ct New Haven hospital after being struck by . car at an inter- section.
 At New Haven, Augustus Brown, 62 year old negro, died of burns suf- fered when he was trapped by fire in Q building where he was night WatAhmAn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
JAMES BRAHENEY
 INFERRED TODAY
City, State Represented at Diamond Ginger Ale
 SaleSman'S Funeral

A large number of clergymen, rel- atives and friends throughout the state and city were in attendance at the funeral of James 8. Braheney, well known salesman for the Dia. mond Ginger Ale Company, which was held this morning ct 0:i6 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated ct 10 o'clock. Rev. Donald OLeary was celebrant as- sisted by Rev. Joseph Rice, deacon and Rev. Jerome Cook, sub-deacon.
 A musical program was rendered under the direction of Professor Frederick Harmon with William O'Brien as soloist.
 Seated in the sanctuary were: Reverends Finton Tehan of Bridge port, Michael Martin of Norwich, Leo Christopher of Thompsonville, Edward Duffy of Norwich, John M. Brearty of Bridgeport, Edward De- menske of Branford, Francis Mur- phy, Edward L. Morrison, Francis O'Shea of this city, James Coughlin of duilford, Francis Lawlor of Bridgeport, and John Mccarthy of Bridgeport.
 The honorary pallbearers were John T. Barry, William j. Roach Joseph E. Doherty, James F Healey Joseph J. Negreira and Edward Biancardi.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Rev, Finton Tehan and Rev. Francis Lawlor assisted by the visiting cler- gymen.
 The pallbearers were: John Ryeal, John Carroll, George 0reaney, Je- remiah Griffin, Thomas McMahon and John Savers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
OLD INSURANCE
 MAN HAS PASSED

Lowell, Mass, oct. iS-(U.PJ = Funeral services will be held to- morrow at All Soults' Episcopal church for Frederic Cameron Church, 90, pioneer insurance ex- ecutive who died suddenly of heart disease Saturday ct his home. He was stricken the day after his re. turn from c hunting trip. Born in speneerport, N. r., he had lived in Lowell since 1860. For 30 years he was widely-konwn as . banker, in- dustrialist and philantropist.
 He founded the insurance com- pany of Bolt, Dalton, Church and Hamilton of which his son Frederic Jr, former husband of Murial Van- derbilt, is q junior partner. Church was Q director in the United States Bobbin and Shuttle Company, the Lowell Electric Light Corpora ton, the Continental Mills of Lewiston, Me-, and the Union Old Lowell Ma tional Bank. His wife, Ella Hanchett Church, died four years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18

LAFLANfME -- Mrs. Marie La. Flamme, 72, wife of Henry Lac Flamme, of l37 0reenmount Ter race, died ct her home early yes- terday morning after 0 brief illness. A resident of Waterbury for 64 years, Mrs. LaFlamme had always resided in the Brooklyn section where she was widely known. She was one of the founders of St. Ann's church of this city, and Q member of the Danes of St, Ann of that parish for 50 years.
 Besides her husband, she Is sur- vived by six sons, Joseph, Ernest, Louis, Albert, Henry, Jr, and Alfred LaFlamme, ali of Waterbury; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Byrnes, of Cheshire and Mrs. Emily Walsh, of this city; c brother, Louis Martin and 0 sister, Mrs. Arthur Menard {; II grandchildren and two great. grandchildren, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 26 Central avenue on Wednesday morning ct B:30 o'clock to St. Ann'S church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated ct 0 o'clock. Burial will be In Calvary cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home this after noon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 SCOTT-Mrs. Florence A. (Wel- tom Scott, eS, wife of Egbert w. Scott, of l43 WaterVille street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Scott was born in Watertown october l6, 1860. She was Q member Of the Sunshine society.
 Besides her husband, she Is sur- vived by several nieoes and nephews
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon ct 2 o'clock ct the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, with Rev. William Brewster, of St. Johns Episcopal church, ofiiciating. Burial will Do in Riverside cemetery.
 Friends may call ct the funeral home this evening between 2 and 0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Antonio Capaldo was held Saturday morning from the home, i440 North Main street, to St. Lucy'S church, where mass was celebrated by Rev. Edward J. Farrell, assisted by Bro. Ronald Burns, of the Franciscan order. Burial was in tho family plot, Cal- vary cemetery. Bearers, all nephewS of the deceased, were Edmund, Jos- eph, Thomas, PaSquale and Bert Ca- paldo and Joseph Travisano. Rev. Felix J. Scoglio conducted commit tai services.
 The funeral of Mrs. Eva Kiise- vicze, was held Saturday morning from the home, l06 sunnyside ave- nue, with Q mass at St. Joseph's church celebrated by Rev. A. Edward Qradeck. Masses were celebrated at the side altars by Rev. Dr. Joseph Paukoliukis and Rev. Albert Svedas, both of Marianapolis college, of Thompson. Committal services ct the grave in the family plot, Calvary cemetery, were conducted by Father 0radeck. Bearers were John Niaura, Joseph eabaS, John Fellon, Peter Valunas, Anthony zukauskas and Abin KaStitiS.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Mul- fancy Fitzgerald was held from the the Mulvilie Funeral Home, 270 West Main street this morning ct e:i6 o'clock to the Blessed sacre- inent Church where c solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o:ib o'clock by Rev. Harry Flanagan of Hartford assisted by Rev. Joseph Flanagan of Torrington, deacon and Rev. Francis Murphy, Sub.deacon. Rev. Edward L. Morrison was seated in the sanctuary. Burial was in Cai- vary cemetery with cUmmittal ser- vices by Rev. Harry Fla1. Asan, Rev. Joseph Flanagan and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
BABSON ENTERTAINS
 SCOUTERS TONIGHT

Several local and out-of- town scout commissioners of Mattatuck Council will convene at the home of Scout Executive David Babson on Melbourne terrace this evening ct @ o'clock to outline more detailed plans in connection with the fall and win- ter program.
 Local ,men who will be present are Assistant Executive Henry Donahue; {; Commissioners William daughan, Harry Hard and Frank Mercer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
OBITUARY :.

GILMOUR-John Gilmour, for- merly of this city and son of the late John Gilmour, died of Q heart attack at his home in San Fran cisco, Calf. yesterday morning.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Daisy 0ilmour; and three brothers, William and Andrew, both of this city, and Matthew, of Hartford.
 BOWEN-Mrs. Julia A. Bowen, 88, widow of Steven Henry Bowen, died this morning ct her home l8 Maple avenue. She was native of Milan, Illinois but had made her home in this city for 66 years. She was Q member of the First Methodist church.
 Mrs. Bowen is survived by two sons, Irving F. of this city and How ard E. of Chapman, Conn: two daughters, Mrs. William M. Hall of Yonkers, N. r., and Miss Martha E. Bowen of New York city and two grandsons and two great grand children.
 The funeral will be held, time and arrangements to be announced later.
 THOMPSON - Raymond Alfred Thompson died this morning at his home PAS NeWberry Street, Hartford, He had been employed at the Hart ford Electric Light Company for seven years.
 MT. Thompson Is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine P. Thomp- son of Hartford; one daughter, Do- ris Ann Thompson of Hartford; two brothers, pr. L. E. Thompson of Waterford, formerly of this city and William Thompson of Hartford; one sister, Miss Mae A. Thompson of Hartford.
 The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning ct e:30 o'clock from the home to St. Augustin's church where 0 solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict's cemetery, Hartford.
 BROUILLETTE Francis x. Brouillette, 73, died Saturday morn- ing at the home of his son, Arthur, 67 Maple street, after Q long illness. He was born In Canada, but had been 0 resident of this city for the past 60 years. He was one of the founders of St. Anns church.
 Surviving him are his wife, Mary (Lord) Brouillette; his son, Arthur; 0 sister, Mrs. Mary Overton, of this city; three grandchildren, Ave great grandchildren and several nieees and nephows,
 The funeral will be held from the BelleVille funeral home, 88 East Clay street, Tuesday morning at 8:30 o. clock to St. Ann's church. where mass will be celebrated ct 0 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
Harmony Lodge

The Harmony Chorus of Water bury was host to Swedish chor- uses from Massachusetts and sev- eral cities of the state Saturday night when the local chorus open ed it's new headquarters at o7 South Main street. Singing groups from Springfield, Mass, New Bri- tain, New Haven, and Bridgeport and representatives from other choruSes in the state, took part in the program.
 Celebration of the 300th anni- vSrSary of the settlement of VII. mington, Del, by Swedish pio- 1eers was described by Cari Brandt, of New Haven, president of the eastern division of the American Union of Swedish Sing CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
Zindah GrOttO

A varied program of travel mos ton pictures featured the victory party of zindah 0rotto Saturday evening at the club rooms on Bank street. In addition, entertain ment was offered by many mem- berS and guests and Q turkey sup- per was served.
 Those who entertained were: Catherine MaStroanni, Helen Burns, Marion Quick, Selma Gold berg, Norma Brown, Sonny Lucid, Albina Libertore, Julia Belotta, Joyce Andria.
 The large attendance included 0 number of guests from grottoS in New Haven and New Britain and other parts of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
NINETEEN KILLED

Boston, Oct. 18.-(UP)-Nineteen persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts last week, according to the registrars report.
 This was five more than In the previous week and five more than in the corresponding period last year.
 Victims included fourteen pedes- trians and five occupants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
Naturalist Club

A dozen members of the Water- bury Naturalist club made Q tour of the northwestern section of the state Saturday, including Q hike along the Connecticut-New York boundary to the point where Massachusetts IS tangent. Among those making the trip were: Miss Helen Scovili, Miss Grace Roberts, Miss Jean 5eeley, Miss Norma Newcomb, MT. and Mrs. Monroe B. Wetmore and their son, Mon- roe, IT,, David Thompson, Howard Breeding, J. Oswald Bassett, Wal ter P. Green, and Ronald Malia, president of the club and leader of the outing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
FrdterndL NeWS
COncOrdia Society

The first dance of the fall sea- son was held by the Concordia Singing society Saturday night at Concordia hall. Arrangements were made by Ernst Kuhr, Walter Klan, Otto Shell, Mrs. Eleanor Kubic and Miss Mildred Hermann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
HARRIET E. GREGORY
 TO DIRECT COURSES

Persons wishing to enroll in the Home Hygiene classes and Care of the Sick classes, being sponsored 10. cally by the Red Cross chapter, may still do SO. Those desirous Of enroll ing are advised to call Miss Harriet E. Gregory at S-i6es, or to call head quarters at 6.i22l. The instructor of the courses will be Mss Florence Anderson, registered nurse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
State Plans Aid For
 Crippled Children
Federal Funds AvaiIaIe for Far.Reaching Program;
 Dr. Pyle Member of Advisory Committee

Dr. Edwin Pyle of Waterbury, chairman of the tecnt- cal medical committee of the State Medical Society member of the general advisory committee in program to aid crippled children The state Health Department will direct the spending of nearly $25O 900 within the next two years to alleviate the suffering of aRorkV, aAnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
ARMED TRUCE BETWEEN LABOR'S
 CIVIL WARRIORS MAY COME AS ' RESULT OF OCT. 25 CONFERENCE
Together on Some Points A. F. of L.. C. l. O. Are Miles Apart on Vital Issues-lO Men to Represent
 Each Group

TELEGRAPH Organized abOr split by dispute policies this month two meetings SeOo miles apart denuncation O prel nary formal negotiations Following dispatches forecast of what the
 nees accomplish written by Joe Alex Morris and Arthur correspondents who covered the American and the Committee for Organization meeting in Atlantic City respectively
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
BIRTH NOTICE

BIRTH NOTICE bO MIsN VILLIG---A son, nt St, Mnry'H Hospital to Mir. and Mrs, WnifeF HOmerville, Oct. 17th, Mrs Homers yllle was formerly Madeline Wal. lace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS AND ARTHUR F. DEGREVE
 Copyright 1897 by United Press)

Washington, Oct 18.-(UP)-An armed truce in la bcrs civil war may come from next weeks conferences here between the American Federation of Labor and the Committee for Industrial Organization but real peace As not possible until the parties abandon their conpro mise" on the issues dividing them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18

KILLED BY HIS MOTHERS SIDE
 St. Johnsbury, Vt,, Oct. is.-tUp) As he stood by the roadside, hold. ing his mothers hand four year old George Herinck Of Nashua, N. H., was Killed by an automobile Sun. day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
DIED

DEED
 ------------.------ -'"s.-----.----. DNOUILLleT"TE--In this city, Oct, l7thL ieS2, Francis x. Broulllette, morning, at Si30. o'clock, from Del. loVllle Funeral Home, 9S East Clay St., Go St. Ann'B Church, Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 DOWEN--In this city, Oct 18th, lO37, Mrs, Julia A., Bowen, of IS Maple Ave. Funeral arrangements later.
 LnILA MNTE-In this city, Oct i7th, 1887, Mrs. Marie LaFlamme, of 197 0reenmount Terrace. Funernl Wed. nosday morning, .gi30 o'clock, from Lunny. Funeral Home, 20 Central Avev to St. Ann's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery. sScn Sps Tinronss tns eltY %s,dn Ss 11th seos ies 143 WaterVillo St., Funeral .tomors E9% sftSrpSon %%ns S SS % selScee e.1tSn 1fe Ave. Burial In Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18

Funeral services for Frank Alexander Pierce were held at the Alderson funeral home Saturday morning, Rev. pr. John 0. Walker officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery, Hartford. Bearers were Charles Kellog and George Wells, of the Masons, Paul Kunkel and Clark II. W. Newton, of the Waterbury Druggists association, and William Boyle and James R, Walker, of the Waterbury lodge of Elks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18

Rev. Francis Murphy. The pallbear- CTS were: Raymond J. Mullaney, James ?. powney, Michael T. Mad den, William J. Vance, Thomas W. Dwyer and Jeremiah r. Hanlon.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ser. geron, also known as Bergen, was held Saturday morning from the BelleVille funeral home to st. Anns church, where c solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Ubald Laurion, assisted by Rev. Bertrand Parent deacon, and Father Kauslaskas, sub- deacon. Adolph Tourangeau sang "Hostias ct Preces" at the offertory and "rill We Meet in Heaven" at the recesSional. Bearers were Wilfred Vailerand, Xavier Thiffault, Lario and Sinai Qauthier, Emile Veil- lette and Samuel Desserault, Bur- ial was in new St. Joseph's cem- tery, Pr. Laurion conducting com- initial services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-18
CARD OF THANKS

1 wish Co thank my many rela. tlvos, friends and noighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown me during my reeent bereavement, the death of my beloved wife, Mrs. Mary Derger0n.
 (Signed) -
 ARTHUR BERGERoN.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

Serum for the treatment of specific
types of the disease is provided at
cost. A limited supply of the various
types that are available has been plac-
ed at the Central and Branch Bacter-
Illogical Laboratories of the State
Department of Health, and may be
secured by physicians for treatment
of cases under their care, on applica-
ton to the County Health Officer.
$50 much depends upon the early
recognition of the specific types of the
disease and the prompt administration
of the appropriate serum that no time
should be lost in getting the speci-
mems of sputum to the nearest labor
atory for examination. The sputum
should be taken to the nearest labora-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
Sandy Spring Neighborhood

Mrs. Maurice Cissell presided over
the first part of the annual meeting
Of the Woman's Auxiliary of the San
dy Spring Volunteer Fire Department
preceding elections, after which the
newly elected president, Mrs. A.
Douglas Farquhar, took the chair.
Other Officers elected were: vice.
president, Mrs. Mortimer o. Stabler;
recording secretary, Mrs. Roy Davis;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Willard
Harvey; treasurer, Miss Sallie p.
Brooke.
The house committee, Mrs. Jack
Boyd, reported few necessary things
needed in the kitchen department; the
annual banquet Of the Young Mems
club of st. Johns Church, Olney, for
Dec. 10th with the dinner served by
the Auxiliary was announced; the re-
gular monthly luncheon for the bene-
fit of the Auxiliary will, on account of
Thanksgiving, be on Friday, Dec. 4th.
and the treasurer reported the num-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

erous calls on its funds for the past
year, $543.48 being realized from
benefits and dues, with small bal
ance now on hand.
Mrs. Allan Thomas has returned
home after having been to Pittsville,
Mass, where she was called by the
death of her grandfather.
Mrs. Ronald Mills who with Mr..
Mills have been visiting their rela-
tives in Sandy Spring, coming from
their home in Oklohoma, was enter
tanned before her departure by a
luncheon on last Tuesday by Mrs.
Francis P. Robinson, who had in some
Of Mrs. Mills friends for a bridge
luncheon. They returned to their home
on Thursday last.
Mrs. Francis Miller was hostess to
the Friday bridge club, having her
guests to luncheon at Wamstead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elgar Farquhar have
moved from the Cabin into their home
recently re-modeled near Cloverly, and