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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
3O4TH INFANTRY TO CELEBRATE
Observe 2Oth Anniversary of Arnlistice; PatrOlman
 Joe Phelan Chairman

Scenes reminiscent of the first Armistice day will be depleted to- morrow night during the 20th anni- versary celebration of the 304th in- fantry, an event to be held at Con1 nie Larson's Grill near Lakewood. Members of the local organization, who will be joined by others of the same company from Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport, recall their return from overseas and their first Connecticut parade which took place 20 years ago on Thanksgiving day.
 Patrolman Joseph Phelan is in charge of the committee on arrange. ments, assisted by Edward Keenan, Captain Philip Kelly, Captain pe. ter Fox, Thomas Fleming and Wil- liam Dillon.
 The program will include chick en dinner, entertainment and re- treatments, with brief talks to be delivered by several of the out- standing guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
CURLEY IS GIVEN
 Ex0NERATI0N
Witnesses Testify Former Governor Not Implicated
 in Graft

Boston, Nov. IT. (UP)-Trial of the city of Boston's suit to recover 1000 from former Governor James M. Curley and Joseph Santosuosso as their alleged "cut" of an $85, 900 damage settlement neared an end today after denial by both defend- ants of any conspiracy or payment to Curley.
 Following Curley's flat denial from the witness stand that he ever received e penny out of the settle- ment, Santosuosso gave Curley Q clean bill and outlined how he (Santosuosso) and Frederick H. Graves, representative for the plain- tiff, had arrived at the settlement and decided on a $2o,0o0 fee for Santosuosso.
 Arranged for Fee
 Santosuosso, then counsel for the general equipment corporation in its suit against the city, told how he arranged with Graves for a $26,- 900 fee to Santosuosso and sl0,000 to his associate, George I. Cohen, if the jury verdict of $l20, 900 were up-, held by state supreme court. If Q lower settlement were made, he said, the fees would be $20,000 and $6,000.
 Denying that he ever received $30, 900 of the money or gave any of 1t to Curley, SantoSuoSso said Curley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
DELANCEY RITES
 ARE HELD TODAY
Prominent Industrialist- Sculptor's Funeral Held
 From Late Home

Funeral services for Dar1agh de Lancey, prominent local industrial engineer and sculptor, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home, 62 Pine street. Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg offlciated. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
 MT. de Lancey died Monday night at his home after an illness of two years. He had been one of Water bury's leading citizens since he came here shortly after the turn of the century.
 He retired from business some years ago and devoted himself prin- cipally to sculpture. Several of his works won prizes in competition, and he executed several highly praised memorials.
 Before coming to Waterbury, he served as works manager at the Eastman Kodak plant at Kodak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
SeamstreSS Is
 Given Large Award Today.
Gets More Than SLIGO in Finding By Local COm-
 pensatiOn Court

Katie Hill, a seamstress at the summer home of Alfred s. Bourne, "The Knoll", show place of Washington, Conn.,, was awarded more than $1,100 today by an agree ment approved by Compen- sation Commissioner James M. Lynch. The employe, said to be one of fifty who serve MT. Bourne at his two homes in Washington and at Augusta, Geor- gia, fell on the stairs at the Wash ington home November %, last. She injured her arm and was unable to do her work because of this irl- jury for period variously estimated.
 The doctors in Georgia figured that she was disabled for fifty weeks, Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaunn of Wa terbury, for % weeks. She received $41O.A6 in compensation earlier and the settlement today $l,lS6.20, was for final claim, paid by the Indem. nifty Insurance Company of North America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

Early returns from the local un- employment census began to pour into the postoflce today and a spe- cial crew of postal workers began sorting and classifying the hundreds of forms which had been filled out and returned. Postmaster Charles A. Babin was in charge.
 Meantime postmen received ad- ditional demands for the blanks, though approximately 10000 were given out yesterday. The census closes Saturday, and all local forms will be sent at once to Washington.
 The cards should be filled out by all who are unemployed or who are working only part time and seek more employment. After being fllled out, they should be dropped into the nearest mail box. No postage Is re- quired.
 The postmaster is being assisted by a citizens committee appointed by the mayor. The committee is us- ing all possible means of publiciSing the census and its importance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
Tavern Keeper k Fined $25 hCourt Today
Claim Liquor Belonged to Hit-Run Driver; Bar.
 tender Overruled

Although he claimed a bot tle of liquor found in his tav- ern by members of the vice squad was the property of his bartender and had been left there without his per- mission, Charles Stankevl- cius, 32, of 9 Charles street, was fined $25 and costs when arraigned in City Court today on a charge of viola tion of the liquor laws. Bonds of $1OO were set for an appeal.
 stankevicius is the operator ot the Corner Tavern which is located Mt South Riverside and Bank streets. Officer Patrick Hobart and Ernest Palsul made the raid and arrest November 2 at 10 p. m.
 \ The quart of liquor found on the
 premises was the property Of wal ter Unikas, of Sheffield street, Wa terville, Q bartender, according to stankeviciosls. Unikas had con- fessed previously that day to the hit.and-run killing of Mike Bush O1 the Thomaston road, October A. And he was nervous, according 10 the testimony of Stankevicius. For that reason UnikaS had purchased a bottle and taken Q few drinks from 1t. then left 1t under the bar, 1t was claimed. IA.
 l. Unikas, who Is free under bonds of S5.OOO pending the issuance ot a finding by Coroner John T. MonSani in the Bush death, appeared In court today, but did not testify. He re- f11airied in the spectators gallery. z Officer Pakul said that he saw Stankevtcius making a sale ot liquor over the bar about S:l5 o'clock on the night the raid was made. Yn answer to the query of Attorney Michael v. Blansfield, appearing for the accused, Pakul said that ne had other more important police business to tend to and poStponeo rnalEine the arrest until later. Offi- cers Pakul and Hobert returned to the scene later, found the bottle where Pakul had allegedly seen ~ ,,laced by Stankevicius, and mace fhe arrest. The bottle was exnlplt- ed in court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

1LCAGS NAhSsnA AAn1shb The reunion will be in the style of a semi-formal dinner dance.
 The committee will meet tonight at the Grand Bowling alleys, corner of Union and South Main streets. All classes will be represented ct the reunion.
 A record attendance is expected, according to John Byrnes, general chairman of the effair. John A. Dil-' lon of the faculty is honorary chair man; Lillian Bunnell, secretary; and Edward Molin, treasurer. Charles Piola is in charge of tickets, assisted by Michael O'Buck, Dor othy Miner, Adele Unikas, Michael Broderick and Maurice Spellman. Arthur Dulac is publicity chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
Full Weather Report

Boston, Nov. 17-tUP)- Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island = Light rain and snow and colder tonight. Thursday mostly cloudy and colder, probably snow furries in north portion.
 Massachusetts-Clo with light rain this afternoon and possibly to- night. Slightly colder toni h {. Thursday generally fair and colder.
 Connecticut - Cloudy, with light rain this afternoon. Generally fair and colder tonight and Thursday.
 Nearly 450,00O coconuts have been gathered in Trinidad this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
THREE COMP ANIES
 GET FALSE ALARM

Grand streets usual 1 o'clock calmness was shattered today when three companies of fire engines roared loudly to number Al, where a telephone alarm said there was a fire. But there wasn't-at least when the firemen got there. The chemical, engine 3 and truck 1 were called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

Acting Sergeant William J. Feelcy of the police department will be made a regular sergeant at today's meeting of the board of police com- missioners, 1t was learned from re- liable sources today. Officer Feeley, a resident of 22 Wyman street, has been acting-sergeant since July B, 1886. He was appointed to the regular force June 18, 1919.
 No other important business is ex- pected to take place at the police board meeting. The fire board meeting which was slated for this afternoon is expected to be for rotl- tine business.
 The present police and fire boards have only two more meetings be- fore the expiration of their terms. Mayor Frank Hayes in January will select new boards, or rename the present ones immediately after hls inauguration.
 In their two remaining meetings the present boards may be called upon for definite action on several questions, mainly the appointment of new members to the police and fire departments, and the appointment of a deputy chief for the fire de- partment.
 At the present time three cap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
RUSSIA IS WILLING

London, Nov. 17-(UP)-Great Britain today informed the Span- ish Loyalist and Nationalist govern ments of Russia's willingness to grant Generalissimo Francisco Franco belligerent rights, hoping to hasten replies to the nor1- intervention committees proposal for a withdrawal of foreign troops from Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
CARD OF THANKS

[ We wish to thank our many friSnds, relatives and neighbors, in barticuiar the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, and tSS scoyili Foremen's Association for their beautiful floral offering ana kind expressions of sympatny, hoesavement, the death of our be- ioved father and brother, Patrick q (Signed)
 ONEILL FAMILY,
 MRS. MARY EDMONDS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

had discussed the case only with then City Corporation Counsel Samuel Silverman. Earlier, Silver. ma nhad testified 1t was he who had recommended settlement at $05.000.
 Santosuosso denied the allegation in Graves affidavit that he had ever received $30,000 from Graves and then told Graves he had given 1t to CMrleY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Miklinavitch will be held from the Stokes funeral home, 694 North Riv- erside street, tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Clara E. Bid well, 73, who died Sunday at her home, 250 Columbia boulevard, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 O. clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. John R. Coombs of the Second Congrega- tional church ofilciating. Burial will be in Canton center cemetery, Can- ton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to g p. m. tonight.
 Private funeral services for Frank R. Underhill were held yesterday at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. Theodore c. Bobi- lin, pastor of the First M. E. church, officiating. Burial was in East Nor walk cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elzina Ostlund was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. Burial was in Brock cit cemetery ct the convenience of the family.
 Funeral services for Darragh de- Lancey were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home on Pine street. Burial will be at the con- venience of the family. The pall- bearers were: Nathaniel R. Bronson, Hugh L. Thompson, Roger 8. Sper- ", William H. White, Edwin 0. Northrop and Dr. Charles H. Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

BELEVICH-CharleS Belevich, al- so known as Charles Bell. of Aller- ton Farms Road, Naugatuck, died suddenly this morning at his home.
 The body was removed to the Deliniks Funeral Home. Funeral ar- arrangements are incomplete.
 MT. Belevich was a native of Lith- uania, coming to this country 30 years ago. He was a resident of Naugatuck and Waterbury for many years. He was a member of St. Georges Society in Naugatuck.
 He is survived by his wife, Paul line; a son, Raymond of Naugatuck a daughter, Mrs. Harry Seral of this city; a sister, Mrs. Charles Jonaitis of New Canaan; three stepsons, Joseph Stern of Watertown, Mass. and Anthony and John Stern of Naugatuck; and two stepdaughters Mrs. Susanne Hall of Naugatuck and Mrs. William Breiner of this city.
 KULBAK-Anthony Kulbak, 72, of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

Park, N. r., and held other irn- portant industrial posts. He came here to be associated with the We. terbury Buckle Co. He served as a member of the board of directors of the Dime Savings bank, and the Citizens bank, and was prominent in civic affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
Sergt. Feeley To Get
 His Chevrons Today

tains are acting as deputy chief, Captain Martin Campion, Captain Joseph Kelley, and Captain Stephen Bloomfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
DIED

DELEvICM-1n this, city, Noyem::
 ber l7th, 1887, Charles Belevich. or
 Aiisrton Farms Road, Naugatuck. f, Funeral arrangements later.
 KULDAK-In this city, November
 18th, 1887. Anthony Kui6a,k;r .dra, rSnrsl or s! ' day afternoon, at BOO o'clock, from
 Stokes Funeral Home, 694 River sl6e st. Burial in Lithuanian 1n- d0pendent cemetery.
 SULLTvAN-In this city, November 1i7fh. 1887, Mrs. Catherine White
 Sullivan, of 64 Keefe st. Funeral
 Friday morning, at 9:15 o'clock, from 64 Keefe St., to St. Francis '. Xavier's Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 C0vIELLO-In this city, Noy. l1th. '. 1887, Vincenzo Coviello. of 1Ol Full r Ter St. Funeral arrangements later. T.ATTANZIO-In this city, Novem- Der f7th, 1897, Mrs. Filomena Lat. tansio, of 590 Sylvan Ave. Funeral arrangements later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
OBITUARY

early yesterday morning. Kulbak resided in a boarding house operated by Mrs. Marcella Martin, and had been i'll for some time. Dr. Harold r. Merrill said last night that death was probably the result of 6 heart attack, and that the man had been in i'll health for many years.
 He was a native of Lithuania, coming to this country 70 years ago. He had been employed by the American Brass O., for 37 years. He was also a member of the Lithuanian Citizens Politi- cal club.
 There are no known near rela- tives.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Stokes funeral home. 694 North Riverside street, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be In the Lithuanian Independent cemetery.
 COvIELLO - Vincenzo Coviello, 50, of l0l Fuller street, died this morning at the Waterbury hospital after e brief illness. He was native of Italy but came to this country and to Waterbury 27 years ago. He was well known especially among the Italian residents of the city.
 MT. Coviello is survived by his wife, Mrs. Teresa Coviello: four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Estrella, Mary, Incoronata, and Angela Maria Coviello of this city; his mother. Mrs. Angela Maria Coviello of Italy; one brother, Canio of this city, and one sister, Margaret Coviello of Italy.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 LATTANZIO-Mrs. Filomena Lat tanzio of 59o Sylvan avenue died this morning at the Waterbury hos- pital. She was a native of Italy, but had been resident of this city for fifty years bejr,g one of the first Italian settlers h.re. She possessed kind disposition and was held in high esteem by her numerous friends.
 Mrs. Lattanzio is survived by two sons. Joseph and John Lattanzio; six daughters, Mrs. Charles Rinaldi, Mrs. Donate Guerrero. Mrs Anthony Caruso, Mrs. Louis Walker, Mrs. Rocco Perugini of this city and Mrs. Arthur Searles of Florida; 20 grand- children and five great grandchil- dren.
 The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 SULLIYAN-Mrs. Catherine White Sullivan died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James J. Conway of GA Keefe street. She was born in this city and during the early years of her life resided in the Brooklyn section. She was fore merly employed at the Waterbury Button company. For several years past she had made her home in the Washington Hill district where she was well and favorably known. Mrs. Sullivan was member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
 She is survived by three daugh- ters, Mrs. James J. Conway of this city, Mrs. Richard v. Peters of Bridgeport and Mrs. Richard Navel of Atlantic City; one son, Francis Sullivan of Newport, R. T., and sev- eral grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:i6 o'clock from the home of her daughter, e4 Keefe street to St. Francis xavier,s church where Q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

KULBAK-Anthony Kulbak, 72, of 4l South Leonard street. was found dead in the bedroom of his home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

Missing thrill? You bet you are! Haven't you heard? How come man your age doesn't already know the keen delight of wearing Kuppenheimer clothes? Why, even if you have no place to go, you'll want to dress up in Kuppenheimer coat
 flor it puts wings on your spirit, kindles your selfrespect, seems to tell you, "Chin up-shculders back-you'l come through winner yeti" This delight needn't be "nipped in the budget"-a Kuppenheimer coat is an economy to own. Its styling is smart, always in good taste. You'll admire the fine tailoring and rich ccloring of tho choice fabrics. Don't miss this pleaSureI t.
Evening star., 1937-09-20

from city growth and improvement.
The group. unit OF the National
Resources Committee, recommended =
thorough study OF special district as
sessments in cities and also of the
increment tax on real estate.
Suburban developments of recent
years. the group said, "have left blight
ed vacuums in the interiors of our
cities and have themselves been VIII
ated by land prices at level too high
to permit desirable standard Of urban
development.
Boom subdividing has resulted in
paper streets with impossible grades
and unintelligent gridiron patterns, as
Evening star., 1937-09-20

ing dish water IN the kitchen OF her
home at el2 Eighth street northeast.
William Luck. u, Mrs. Grants
brother, Was on an upper floor of the
house when he heard his sister scream.
He hastened to her aid and wrapped
her in rug to extinguish the flames.
An Army ambulance took her 20 the
hospital.
Mrs. Grants husband had been re-
tired from the Army at the time Of
his death. He WAS in the Ordnance
Department. Mrs. Grant was born in
Baltimore. but had lived in Washing
ton 18 years.
Evening star., 1937-09-20

900, to his educational and charitable
trust, was filed formally today with
the register Of wills.
No estimate OF the vast estate was
made by the executors, Paul Mellon,
the son; David K. E. Bruce, the SON
in-law, and Donald d. Sheppard, the
former Treasury Secretarys personal
attorney. These three also are sole
trustees Of the A. w. Mellon Educa-
tional and Charitable Trust The
executors posted bond OF $500, 900
with the register of wills.
Mellon left $50, 900 10 be distributed
to the employees in his residences in
Pittsburgh and 1785 Massachusetts,
avenue, Washington, and $1,000 for
Evening star., 1937-09-20

web as unnecessary or premature and
poorly planned subdivisions.
The group also criticized skyscraper
concentrations In the center Of cities,
resulting in traffic delays, overcrowd-
ing OF sites for buildings, dark and
poorly ventilated dwellings and offices
and unfair apportionment Of the local
tax burden.
Evening star., 1937-09-20
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Evening star., 1937-09-20
ersonal employees associated With him

personal employees associated with him
In business.
Shepard announced that Mellon
had given all of his works Of art
suitable for exhibition in the Ma
tional Gallery Of Art in Washington
10 the trust and that these were
decided last June "a to the Smith
gallery.
Evening star., 1937-09-20
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Evening star., 1937-09-20
Welfare Group to Meet.

The Associated Health and Welfare
Agencies Of Takoma Park and vicin-
ity will hold their September meeting
tomorrow night in the Takoma Park,
Md, flrehouse.
Evening star., 1937-09-20
BURNS ARE FATAL
TO MARY GRANT, "a
Dress Caught Fire While She Was
Heating Water-Brother
~l1x Il " Al
Rushed to Her Aid.

NUSIICU 70 4AC1 z1IU.
Mrs. Mary Grant, "a, widow of Ed
ward Grant, former Army sergeant,
died in Walter Reed Hospital today
Of burns received yesterday when her
Evening star., 1937-09-20
A. w. MELONS WILL
Is FILED FORMALLY
No Estimate of Vast Estate Is In.
cluded in Papers at
Pittsburgh.
khA Asxoniated prasx

II tue ASbuClHttu FIeSk.
PITTSBURGH, September 2O.-The
VIII Of the late Andrew W. Mellon,
leaving his entire fortune, estimated
ct between 100000, 900 and 5000, ,ooo,-
Evening star., 1937-09-20
LAND SPECULATION
TAKING PROPOSED
Federal Committee Hits Suburban
Developments as Unfair to
City Progress.

BY the Associated Press.
A Federal committee studying urban
problems suggested today That cities
might combat land speculation by tax
ing increased land values which result
Evening star., 1937-09-20
Actress Dies in London.

LONDON, September 20 UP).-Win-
ME Melville, well-nown actress and
singer and the wife OF the actor, Derek
Oldham, died Yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Events of Interest
DECEMBER

Dec. 7-8-Conn. Vegetable Grow ers' Assn. convention, The Elton.
 Dec. S-Trinity Church supper, $ to 8 p. m.
 Dec. 9-Aviglianse Auxiliary dinner dance, Waverly Inn. Dec. 9-Chicken pie supper, West Side Hill M. E. Church.
 Dec. 9-Annual parish turkey sup- per, All Souls Church.
 Dec. 9-Christmas sale and card party, St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Dec. 9 - Dr. Ethan Cotton at Foremen's Club, Y. M. c. A.
 Dec. g. 10- Civic Theater play "Boy Meets Girl" Women's Club.
 Dec. 1O-Chase P. T. A. play, Mill Plain Church gymnasium.
 Dec. O-Chase Park Varsity Show, Chase Park House.
 Dec. 10-Rev. Dr. R. E. Brown speaker, Davenport hall.
 Dec. 11--Regina Leonard's Revue and Dance, Temple Hall
 Dec. 11-William Nelson at A. A, U. w. at University Club.
 Dec. 11-Concordia Society enter tainment, Turn Hall.
 Dec. 11-Second Church Jr. Aux Hilary Cabaret, Davenport hall.
 Dec. 12-Szold Group supper, Beth-El Auditorium.
 Dec. 12 Richard liburton, Second Church forum.
 Dec. 12-Rev. Cyprian Truss, lec- turer. Catholic High school.
 Dec. 12 - Greek play, Madame x" Women's Club.
 Dec. 13-- Rev. 0. T. Bridgeman, missionary, St. Johns Church.
 Dec. 15-"Varieties of 1888" show, First M. E. Auditorium.
 Dec. 15-Blanche Yurka, actress at Wilby High school.
 Dec. 15--Mount Carmel Glee Club show, Mount Carmel hall.
 Dec. 15-Fellowship Operetta, St. Johns Parish house.
 Dec. IS, 16, 17-"Christmas Carol, " plya, at Davenport hall.
 Dec. 16-Reserve officers meet at Post Office.
 Dec. 17-Tribune A. o. smoker, v. F. w. hall.
 Dec. IS Blue and silver ball, Womenis Club.
 Dec. Christmas pageant at the First Church at 4:30 p. m.
 Dec. 19-Christmas Pageant, Sec ond Congregational Church.
 Dec. 19- Christmas Pageant at First Church, 4:30 p. m.