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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
HENRY BR|NTON
 TO SPEAK HERE
London Man to Discuss Conditions Among Ref.
 ugees of Spain

Henry Brinton of London, known as the father of 4,0o0 Basque II fugee children who are now quartered in Southampton, England, will discuss conditions among the Spanish refugees this evening at Temple hall as @ guest of the Waterbury chap ter of the Spanish Feeding Mission of the American Friends committee. The talk is scheduled for $50 o'clock.
 The speaker will be introduced by Miss Elizabeth Wade White, chairman of the local chapter. So far the Waterbury branch has for- warded a check of $500 for aid to Spanish children to Philadelphia headquarters. The total collections here to date have amounted to moro than $500.
 The speaker has visited Spain several times during the present conflict and 1t is expected he will deliver an interesting talk on con- ditions there, stressing those that apply to the unfortunate children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
WARNING AGAINST
 DIPHTHERIA GIVEN
Parents Urged to Have Children of School Age
 Tnlfnunized

Second warning regarding the pos sibility of a serious outbreak of diphtheria unless far greater num- Der of infants and small children are immunized against the disease was issued today by pr. Edward L, Godfrey, city health officer.
 He urged all parents of children who have not been inoculated against the highly contagious dis ease, to have their children immun- -ized before opening of the school season. Reports of epidemic areas in the state, he said, and the fact that there are numerous carriers Of the germs who may have had associa- ton with Waterbury children this summer make innoculation essen. tial to protection of the general health of the community.
 The Health Officer
 Ills statement follows:
 "The State Commissioner of Health has recently issued e warn- ing that diphtheria cases are on the increase in Connecticut, and that an outbreak of the disease may ba expected unless communities im- mediately immunize their childhood population.
 Pre-. School Phase
 "The standard of health authori. ties is that at least 60 per cent oi the preschool children in Q commun. ity should be immunized against diphtheria before the population is adequately protected.
 Parents Urged to Act
 Parents are the responsible per- sons in the community in diph- theria prevention. It is they who must make the decision to have their children protected against this dreaded disease. If you have chill dren, who have not been immun- ized, you are urged to consult your family physician at once. With local centers of infection in various sec- tions of the state and with cases being reported from neighboring towns. our citizens must not delay in building up barrier of persons immunized against diphtheria.
 Community Cooperation
 The protection of the public health involves the entire commun. lty. When you have your own child immunized against this disease, you are not only safeguarding your own son and daughter, but you are add ing to the protection of other chil- dren in the community as well.
 It is important that the Board of Health know at all times how well our population is protected against diphtheria. Therefore, ques- tionnaire cards are being sent to the parents of all children under six years of age. It is requested that they be filled out and returned as soon as possible. Your cooperation is desired in a program which will keep cases and deaths from diph- theria at the minimum in our city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
Big Crowd Attends
 School Exhibition
Vacation Members Display Work Accomplished in
 Past Two Weeks-Mrs Wightman Entertains
WAT E RVILL E
Mrs R. w. Henion-l7s6 Thomsston Ave.-TeL S-SAs2

M. Weeks, minister. Sunday school will be held at Il 0. m. and evening service at 7:30 o'clock at which time Miss Weeks will preach on the subject, "Steadfastness.' .
 Grace Methodist--fsev. Alison J. Smith, pastor. Sunday morning service will be held at 10:30 o'clock and Rev. Smith has chosen for his sermon topic, What Is Christian. ity2"
 Gospel Hall-Morning service will be held ct l0:30 o'clock and evening gospel service at 7:3o p. m.
 The Birthday Club of Waterville met at the home of Mrs. Charles Stevens of Thofnaston avenue Thursday evening, the occasion be- ing the observance of her birthday Those who attended were: Mrs Charles Stevens, Mrs. Christine Powell, Mrs. James Clark, Mrs Frank Reed, Mrs. Edna Steele, Mrs Clifford Northrop, Mrs. Walter Clark, Mrs. Wallace Clark, Mrs Florence Jones, Mrs. Arthur Batten Miss Nora Batten, and Mrs. Percy MacMullen.
 The evening was given to the playing of bingo after which e luncheon was served and Mrs. Stevens was presented with a purse of money.
 Club Entertained
 Mrs. D. w. Wightman of Wheel CT street was hostess for her Pino- chle Club yesterday afternoon. A luncheon was served after which cards were played by those attend, ing who were: Mrs. William Vest wood, Mrs. George Hornbecker, Mrs. Alfred Farnlof, Mrs. E. Wightman, Mrs. Ralph Richardson, Mrs. Ben- jamin Johnson, Mrs. Robert Taylor and Mrs. George Leonard. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Taylor, first, and Mrs. Hornbecker, second.
 Mrs. Margaret Carney, member of one of the very oldest families of Waterville, died at her home on Homer street yesterday afternoon at 2:iS o'clock.
 Mrs. Carney has been In i'll health since the death of her husband, Thomas Carney, about a year ago.
 Mrs. Carney is survived by @ daughter, Miss Helen Carney; and @ sister, Mrs. Edward Mirfield, who resides in Waterbury; a niece, Mrs. Theodore Moran and two nephews, John and Gerald Mirfield of Wa terbury.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at s:l5 o'clock from the home on Homer street to St. Mi- chaels church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
SCOVILL FOREMEN
 ON OUTING TODAY
Over 400 Leave for Big Event at Highland
 Country Club

More than 400 members of the Scovill Manufacturing company Foremen's association and guests left the city this morning enroute to the annual outing of the or ganization to be held all day at the Highland Country club in Meriden The local party boarded chartered busses at the quarters of the asso- ciation on East Main street. Rich- ard w. Goss is chairman Of the committee in charge.
 Oficers of the association secured as their guest, J. Harold Murray, president of the New England Brewing company and for years one of the most outstanding personals ties on Broadway, where he enter tained in many of the clubs ard theaters. As guest of the associa- tion, 1t is expected that MT. Mur- ray will be prevailed upon to recall several of the songs which started him on his way to fame.
 The remainder of the program will include a golf and tennis tour nament. quoits, field events. dinner and refreshments. The caterer fol the day is John w. Stokes, whose reputation in this capacity is state wide.
 In addition to MT. Goss, the com- mittee in charge includes Johr Grimm, Ward Harvey, A. L. Taylor P. J. Warner, W. L. Foley, Michae J. Quinlan, Gus Scheff. Charles Curiey, John T. Fogarty, E. P. Shan. ahan, Milton Burrall, Leon May. shaw. Stanley Swenterly, Nelson 6quires. Burdon Hyde. Thomas Bowling. Armand K. Wolff. William Mcdowan. Earl o'Dell and Johr GaEren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
FATHER NEWMAN
 HONORED AGAIN
Local Priest Assigned to Serve as Superior in
 in Bengal Bay, India

Rev. Thomas M. Newman, M. g., a native of this city, and son of Mrs. Patrick E, Newman of Spencer avenue, has received an appoint- ment to the region of Bengal Bay, West Burma, India, where he will serve as Ecclesiastical Superior, ac- cording to information revealed in the current issue of the Catholic Transcript. Father Newman with members of his company will leave soon for. the district which is also known as Arakan and under control of the British government.
 Father Newman received his edu- cation at St. Mary's parochial school and LaSalette seminary in Hartford. He completed his studies in Rome and was ordained in the mission chapel at Altamont, N. F., at the same time as his brother. Rev. John Newman who served for six years in Madagascar. Since 1881 Rev. Thomas Newman has been pros lessor of philosophy and vice-rector of the Altamont institution and edi- tor of The LaSalete Missionary" 6 monthly publication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
MILAN RITES TO
 BE HELD SUNDAY
Wilby High Teacher Died Yesterday at Home
 of Sister

Funeral services for Miss M. Es. ther Mclean, member of the Wilby high school faculty, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her sister, Miss Eliz- abeth Mclean, 70 Hastings street. Wellesley Hills, Mass. at whose home she died yesterday. Burial will be in the family plot in Well lesley Hills, cemetery.
 Miss Mclean was Q graduate of Dr. sargent's. Physical Education school in the class of 1917. She was appointed to the schools in this city in 1918 and for few years taught gymnastics in the grammar schools until her appointment to Wilby high school in 1921. Since that time she has been member of the Wilby faculty and the out standing personality which she possessed had endeared her to her fellow teachers as well as to the students, many of whom held her close friendship for years after completing their studies at the school. Miss Mclean was one of the most popular members of the staff at Wilby havirE a great amount of school spirit and loyalty which she shared with the pupils who came under her teachings. News of her death was received with deep regret by both the facul- ty members and students at the school.
 Miss Mclean was a member of the local and state Physical Educa- ton Association and was held in high esteem by members of both organizations.
 Many members of the Wilby high school faculty as well as members of the Waterbury Teachers asso- citation will attend the funeral serv- ices tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

Waterville, July 24-An exhibition of work accomplished by the chil- dren, who attended vacation school for the past two weeks, was held last night at the Grace Methodist church. Mrs. Paul Marggraff, dircc- tor of the school was in charge and large number of parents and friends attended. Refreshments were served and e general social hour was enjoyed.
 Church Services
 Masses tomorrow at St. Michael's church will be at Q e. m. and i0:lE Q. m. Rev. Michael Heating will ofii- ciate.
 St. Paul's Episcopal-Early com. munion service will not be held Regular morning service with pray CT will be at 10 o'clock.
 Waterville Union-Miss Elizabetl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

You must really see Q volume of this set of books to appreciate the value which is being offered to you for 2o cents. You'll marvel at the remarkable offer. You'll wonder how 1t is possible for us to give you such @ handsomely bound edi- ton at so low a price. You'll want to buy today and you'll be proud of this fine addition to your library. How do we do it2 We were fortu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
INDIAN FISHERMEN PROTECTED

The Dalles, Ore. (Up)-Indians who assemble each year to dip sal- mon from the swirling waters of Cello falls on the Columbia river have adopted safety measures to minimize the toll of lives lost each year. Firewater has been prohibit cd and fishermen are required to wear hob-nailed shoes and tie theia- selves securely with . safety rope anchored ashore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

Interest of out of state news papers and organizations in the works and records of the Water bury trafac accident bureau ia manifested in two communications received by Superintendent of po- lice William J. Roach within the past few days.
 Letters of request for information as to the methods of safeguard against accident taken by the city, the special regulations employed, and trafic regulations In use have been received.
 The most recent two are from the Philadelphia Record (newspaper) and the Technical Society of Knox, vile, Tennessee. These conmunica- tons were brought about by the announcement of the American Au- tomobile Association that Water bury had been awarded Q special certificate of commendation for re- ducing auto fatalities during the past year.
 Waterbury has not had Q fatal auto accident since March 90, and has only had four since the first of the year. The record shows one in January, one in February, and two in March. In answering both communications, supt. Roach lauds the work of the accident bureau as being the prime reason for the de- cline in accidents.
 Ono of his letters of reply to queries is as follows:
 July 2s, 1897. Philadelphia Record
 Broad and Wood Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Attention MT. Wm. Driscoll, City.
 Editor.
 Dear sir:-Regarding your letter of the 22nd concerning information
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

nate in making a special purchase for our readers from one of the nations foremost publishers. We want every reader of The Demo- crat to take advantage of this ex- ceptional opportunity now.
 The first coupon for the Juve- nile Library will appear Monday. The first volume of the set rom Sawyer will go on sale Saturday of next week. 4..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
HAWTHORNE LODGE
 ARRANCES PICNIC

Members of Pride of Hawthorn Lodge, Sons of St. Geroge, met last night at Foresters Hall with President William F. Harvey presid- ing and plans were formed for a picnic at Parkins farm. Woodbury next month.
 It also was voted to take part in the state summer rally at Roton Point Park, August 6. to be repre- scented at the annual state conven- ton August i2 at Bridgeport. and to participate in the British War Veterans ceremonies at Library Park, August 1.
 William Bower was named Q dele. gate to the state convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

 ANNUAL OUTING

Ernest Kuhr has been appointed general-chairman of the committee on arrangements for the annual Waldfest of the Concordia Singing society to be held on Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Alpha Sporting club in Middlebury, at which time the pro- gram will include dinner, sporting events and refreshments. Members of the sponsoring organization have advised their friends and guests that the event will add one more year to their lives, and have urged that 1t be used to best advantage. Special attractions have been secured for the women and children.
 Other members of the picnic com mittee are: Hans Willhaus. William Fassbender, Chester HaEde, Oscar 0ocht, Fred Bother, Otto Scheil, Charles Dreher. Robert Neubert, Bernhard Kluttig, Joseph Hench, Lambert Binder. Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Marie 0a2Ten, Mrs Florence Neubegt. Otto Mouiliet' president of the society, is chairman ex-ofssclo of the outing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
BILLY GILLESPIE
 TENNIS CHAMPION

Haverford, Pa., July 24. - CUP) - Billy Gillespie, Atlanta, Gas youth, who attends Scarborough School, New York, held the na- tionai interscholastic tennis cham- pionship today after defeating Billy McGehee, 6-foot-player from Fortier High school. New Orleans. Scores were Gel, 8-6, 6-8. 6-4.
 Gillespie succeede; Robert Low. Choate school, Connecticut, who was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
 M. c. Hopper. part Cherokee youth, who conquered low and Bob Patterson, his temmate at Tulsa High school. Tulsa, Okla, won the doubles title by 6-2, 6-l, 8-6 tri- umph over low and eznry aDniels, also of Choate school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
Information Asked On Citys Safety Campaign Ran
Juvenile Library
 On Sale July 31st
Ten of the Outstanding Chldren's Stories Complete
 New Set of Books at go Cents Each as

The Democrat in offering its readers an opportunity of purchase ing the Juvenile Library" is meet ing the requests of hundreds of readers who have requested that we secure a library of books for boys and girls. The announcement made in last evenings Democrat that this set of books would be made available to our readers was the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
FREAK ACCIDENT FATAL

Andro, B. playing marbles near the
 street in front of his home. stuck
 one leg out over the curb just as an automobile came by. 4 wheel passed over hts leg. making of t . lever ihat hurled hls body against lhe ear. Iie died q few minutes iailr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
POCKET PARK" LAID OUT

Minneapolis. CUP)-1'he second pocket park" being built in ths neighb0Fh0od of Minneapolis by IVA workers has been plotted ans landscappIng is to start soon. Tn park. bordering part of Q new high way, is only oae-sixteenth Of aI acre in area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

The total average roll in London elementary schools fc:. 1936-37 is estimated at 4S0 0n0 compared with e5C,631 in 1926-27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Clemens. Robinson Crusoe by Defoe. Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott,
 Little Men by Louisa May AlcOtt.
 |. Hans Brinkler by Dodge.
 PinOcchi0 by Carlo Collodi. Alice In Wonderland by Carroll A Child'e Garden of Verses by Stevenson.
 . Aesops Fables by Aes0p. l. q. ....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

With . surplus of rayon in the country. rayon mills in Japan may shut down for 20 days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

India II lo haEs alF-eondliloned railway cers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

cause of much joy in many homes and as a result we have had num- erous inquiries as to when the first book would go on sale. For the benefit of those people who have not read the particulars regarding this set of books we again give you the titles and au- thors of the volumes in The Juvenile Library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

London Is uaFrlng on blackmall- eEa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

Aeuncement by GosnmlsAsoiaet cuh* nor that he would approve certain lenses,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
STILL OPERATOR, ! LANDLORD, FINED
Nagni Assessed $376 in 1 lWatertown Court; Faces ! U. s. Commissioner

After being assessed $37e In town kourt ct Watertown last night TOT operating aa illicit still in the old eiaughterhouse near Adt'S switch, pietro Vagni. or Vaginni, 70, Of New Haven, now faces arraignment Mon. day before U. 8. Commissioner Harry Krasow ol this city. A federal warrant was served on him late yes" kerday afternoon, and he was pre- scented before U. 8. Commissioner Robert Alcorn of New Haven, who continued the case to Monday.
 Jacob ArbeS, of 3. Mitchell ave- R,sie, Waterbury, owner Of the prop arty on which the still was located, Was fined $i00 and costs of $loo at S<Vatertown last night. Both cases were heard by Justice Harry Burns, lyagnl was fined $2oo, with costs oi sf70 being imposed. The costs were so high, authorities said, because oi #he lengthy Investigation by Water hown constables before the raid. { Vagni was taken from the Water" bury police lookup yesterday after i#H4Ul " &NSW kAhFSAA ASA @AA@ssAaAesSaeN Before Commissioner Alcorn. He Iswas then returned here for the hear ang in Watertown. Arbes was ar- rested by Objective Anthony Mari- mno of Waterbury and Constable Michael Dunn of Watertown. He was charged with maintaining 9 nuisance.
 Vagni was the alleged operator oi A 7sO-gallon still discovered in raid by Watertown constables Thursday night. A large quantity nf equipment and materials were seized in the raid.
 Constables Paul LeClair and n6ichael Dunn testified against jVagni, stating that they found him un the premises when they raideo 4aae still. Vagni pleaded nolo con- aendere to the charges against him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
lSO YOUNGSTERS
 AT YMCA CAMP
Record Enrolment for Second Period of Pres-
 ent Season

The largest number of enrollments in the history of the Y. M. O. A. camp at Smiths pond, Waterville, will be counted today when 50 new campers swell the present roster tD i80 boys for the second summer period.
 The news boys entering camp are: {: George Apelian, Billy Atwood, Ted dy J. Anderson, Frederick W. Ar Der, Jr., Robert s. Baldwin, Albert J. Bronsky, Buddy Catherman, Burton D. Cohen, Bob Cohen, Cur- tiss P. Dayton, John Daniels Tru- man s. Dayton, Maurice T. Doe, Thomas Donahue, Alan D. Dunphy, Arthur L. s. Dunphy, Ambrose Y. Egan, Leon Espey, Wilson R. Crime, George W. Hathaway, Charles E. Hart, Edward D. Hei- man, Jr., Freddy Hennick, Andrew Hill, Thomas II. Harrigan, Jr., George R. 1nnes, Phillip B. Jones, William Howard, Timothy Kelley, Thomas R. Jones, Arthur Ramp ner, Philip Kampner, Alex Kilpat- rick, William A. Lake, James Mac- Kerracher, Richard c. Mantigiia, Gerald A. Mercer, Harold v. New ell, Allan I. Pardee, Graham r. Pardee, Thomas Quirk. Donald Reilly, Joseph Reilly. Y. Milton Reinhold. Wydell Rood, James r. Roses, George 8. Russell. Jr. Ed- ward schreier, William 1T. skiff, Robert g. Smith, Robert D. Spell man, Paul Freedman, Marvin Freedman. Richard Traurig, Louis Patrick Walsh, Winfield E. Wight, Jr., Buddy York, John Caldwell, William Rood.
 Steak Supper
 A steak supper prepared by "Chef" Gordon dentles and steward" Ray Palmer was enjoyed by twenty Y. M. c. A. residents ct the "Y" camp last night.
 Those attending were in addition to those mentioned: Hiram Kelsey, Harry Shore, Nicholas Movie, Robert Vance, Gael Reese, Howard Charn- beriain, Arthur Nordstrom, McKin- ley Springer, William Stanley. Ar- thur Freeman, Ray Walker, William Burns, Stewart Kernagher, P. W.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
ATTY. GENERAL
 ANSWERS LEVITT

There was no use of the word "re- gret" in the letter received today by Prof. Albert Levitt of Bedding, ac- cepting his resignation as special assistant to Attorney General Homer J. Cummings, 1t was re- ported.
 Briefly Joseph Keenan, assistant to the attorney general, wrote:
 T am glad to note that you en- joyed your stay in the department and wish you success in the private practice of law which you state you intend to re-enter."
 Levitt and the attorney general failed to see various matters "eye to eye". Lack of appropriations forced Q curtailment of the staff, 1t was ofncialiy announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

murder mystery starring Jack oakie and Ann Sotherl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

Plaintiffs in two local litigations were upheld in supreme court de- cisions released today. Both appeals were taken from common pleas court decisions, one appeal being taken by a plaintiff and the other by @ defendant.
 Error IS found in the action of Judge Edward J. Finn who upheld Q demurrer of the city of Water bury, thereby dismissing the dam ages action of Anna Christian. In an opinion written by Judge Chris topher L. Avery, and concurred by the other justices, the cause is rec manded for further proceedings in accordance with the law.
 Injured In Fall
 The plaintiff brought her action, claiming damages as result of @ fall on Orange street. On c tech- nicality of the notice of suit filed with the city by Mrs. Christian, the demurrer was sustained, and she re- fused to plead further. The appeal was then taken. Attorney Charles R. Summa appeared for Mrs. Chris tian, and Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor and Timothy s. Sullivan represented the city.
 Chief Justice William M. Maltbie wrote the opinion which sends tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Supreme Court Rules
 Tn Plaintiffs Favor
City of Waterbury Must Defend Action Brought By
 Woman Injured in Fall; Church Case Restored

suit of Petronella Lusas against st. Patrick's church back to the court of common pleas for further action. The appeal in this case, however, was taken by the defendant from the common pleas courts action in restoring the action of Mrs. Lu- sas to the docket after it had been dropped and withdrawn without further costs to either party"
 Case Restored
 After the withdrawal the plain- tiff hired new attorneys and renew ed the suit. The common pleas court restored the case to the dock ct and the church appealed from this to supreme court, on the grounds that the common pleas court lacked Jurisdiction to restore the case. Supreme court says that this claim lis not well taken" Woodruff and Snyder appeared for the plaintiff, with Attorney Walter r. Monagan, ST., and Attorney Wal ter E. Monagan, Jr., for the church.