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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
MEMS CLUB PLAN
 DANCE NEXT WEEK
MlDDL Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 6-09S2

The first dance of the season to be given by the Middlebury Mems Club, will be held in the town hall on Friday evening, November 18th, The De Molay orchestray will be featured.
 Approximately 150 guests were served at the annual turkey supper which was held Thursday evening in the Congregational church din- ing rooms. John Lasher was in charge, being assisted by the other men of the parish. Following the supper Q miscellaneous sale of Christmas articles was held tby the members of the Women's Mission ary Society.
 Mass will be celebrated ct Il o'clock to morrow morning at the Church of st. John of the Cross by Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy.
 Church services wil be held at the Congregational church tomorrow morning at 10:45 o'clock. Church school classes will meet at 9:30 a. m. and the members of the Christian Endeavor will meet at the church at 7:30 p. m.
 A motion picture, entitled, -Four Neighhors," describing the com munity aspects of juvenile delin- quency, will be presented at the town hall ondl Monday. Novenn- Der 20th, at 8:30 p. m. This pre- sentation Is being sponsored by the Waterbury Mental Hygiene Society. An informal reception for Dr. Chris tian Leonard will be held after the presentation of the picture, at the home of Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, Jr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
CHURCH DRAMATIC
 CLUB IN PLAYS
Two to Be Given TOnOr- row Night at 7:3O in
 Parish Hall

Two plays have been arranged for presentation tomorrow night by the Mt Carmel Dramatic club, and will be staged at the parish hall at 7:30 o'clock. The cast for both produc- tions is under the direction of Mar ciano Laurino, and 1t is anticipated that a capacity attendance will be present. .
 Included in the cast of the first play, @ drama entitled "Maruzza" are the following players, Josephine Bergantino, Marciano Laurino, Mary DelBunno, Ambrose Maggi, Vincent Mature, Nicholas Mature and Frank Germinaro.
 The second play of the evening, @ comedy, will have Miss Bergan- tino, Rocco Ciampi, Michael Pon- delandefo, Nicholas Mature, Am prose Maggi and Salvatore Fazio as members of the cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
NEW DOORS FOR
 LOCAL STATION Firemen Praise Latest Ac' quisition; College High.
 way Travelled
CHESHIRE NEWS Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone S34

Cheshire, Nov. 20-NeW doors that close from the top, may be quickly opened and as quickly closed have been installed at the local firehouse, They were made necessary by the purchase of the new bumper re- gently. The type of door now in- stalled is considered much better than that previously there as it can be closed much quicker, thus saving a lot of heat which formerly was lost because of the time re- uuired to close the old style doors. During the installation of the new doors the fire apparatus has been kept In the Pines garage.
 State employees oiled and gravelou the side of the College Highway where the trolley tracks was torn up yesterday. When this, is conn- pieted 1t will make a good driveway and will help 0 lot in travelling back and forth making a three way high- way.
 The snow of yesterday turning to rain made the roads slippery but no accidents were reported in Cheshire.
 A short business meeting will be held by the Grange next Wednes- day because of the Fire Depart- ment's Ball. So that members ot the Grange may attend the ball, no entertainment program has been scheduled. The ball will be held ip the gymnasium of the Cheshire Academy.
 A large truck became mired in the swampy area some distance west of Nichols garage yesterday and required the efforts of Q crew of men sometime before 1t was fin- ally released. There is a small stream which runs down through the meadow there keeping the ground quite soft most all the year.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter J. Percival of Moss Farms have registered at the Madison in New York for a few days.
 A meeting will be held by the members of the Junior Art society of the Methodist church at the home of Miss Marjorie Collins on Maple avenue, Monday evening at & o'clock,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
CELEBRATOR GETS
 STOPPED BY COPS

AIS well that ends well. Otto E Peterson, 54, of Al Southmayd road who with his wife celebrated the 18th celebration of their marriage might well remember that adage for he didn't come within its scope last night.
 Patrolmen Harold Green and James Stack arrested MT. Peterson on a charge of operating while un- der the influence of liquor immed- lately after the celebration, which took place at Harmony Chorus hall on South Main street. Arraigned in city court today he was given Q continuance to Nov. p.
 The Peterson celebration was held in conjunction with that of MT. and Mrs. Martin Anderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
YD TO INSTALL
 OFFICIAL SLATE
Post, Auxiliary Exercises Will Be Conducted
 This Evening

Installation of officers of Vigneul- les post and auxiliary, Yankee Div isio1 Veterans association, will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at Veteran of Foreign Wars hall.
 Joseph J. Cunningham, state Y. D. president assisted by Past Condr. William B. Aylward, will install the post officers and Mrs. Olive Nelson. of Mont Sec post, Bristol. will inc stall the auxiliary officers.
 The new post officers include: Commander, Leo Provost: senior vice-c e-commander, Joseph Carpen- tier; junior vice-commander, Rich. ard Wildman; treasurer, Frederick Rowe; secretary, Walter Bolan: chaplain, Frederick Schell; ser- geant-at-arms, Albert Sumpf.
 The auxiliary officers are pres ident, Mrs. Florence 9chaeffer; first vice-president, Mrs. Cell Kerins; second vice-president, Mrs. Rose Downes; secretary, Mrs. Helene Robinson; treasurer, Mrs. Marie Bolan; chaplain, Mrs. Mae Grove: sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. Anna 6chell.
 A joint post and auxiliary fneet- ing will be held Dec. 3 SO members can get acquainted with the new officers. The organization will at- tend turkey dinner at the Trinity Episcopal church in . body Dec. 8.
 A state I'D meeting will be held at the armory Dec. l2 to take ac- tion on establishing an auxiliary detachment. The annual Christ mas party for the children will be held Saturday afternoon, Dec. 18 at tEe armory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Just Mite Nervous, Au01vs Brodie Long

ing without license and taking @ car without permission.
 According to Stratford police, Brodie is mortally afraid of "po- licemen, police whistles or any, thing pertaining to a police de- partment". He was driving the truck out East Main street, when Patrolman James Sweeney, sus- picious, blew his whistle. AS the whistle shrilled Brodie's foot went down on the gas and his truck sped away. The officer hailed . passing car and gave chase, but found the truck abandoned near the Frost road. Brodie was no- where in sight.
 Police found that the truck be- longed to Mary Freeman, of Strat- ford, and that Brodie was using it without permission. But they didn't find Brodie.
 Brodie, 1t seems, after jumping from the truck, ran into nearby woods. With visions of police pur- suit he rushed through under brush, came to @ brook. Then for some reason he couldn't explain today, he waded into the brook, knee high, and stood there.
 He stayed in the water more than two hours, shivering from the cold current and the falling snow. Then he decided that no matter how much he was afraid of policemen, it was probably 8 little warmer at the police sta- ton than in the brook. So he gave himself up.
 Brodie says he won't get "nerv- ous" any more, at least not until the weather's a bit warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
GIRL STRUCK BY
 FORD IS ALIVE

Derby, Conn, Nov. 20.--(UP).- The condition of Dorothy Kaschell l1-year-old oxford school girl who was struck by an automobile driven by Henry Ford II, grandson of the motor magnate, was reported fairly well" today at Grimm hospital.
 The girl, state police said, rax across an oxford roadway from be. hind a school bus and into the path of Ford's car. She suffered a com pound fracture of the arm and body bruises. Ford, a Yale student. wal not held and police said the accident was unavoidable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
BAMFORD AVENUE
 GIRL WED TODAY
Florence TreciOkas Be- comes Bride of Geo. Gill;
 christ at Pretty Nuptial
0AKVILlE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin
 1877 WatetCown Avenue

Oakville, Nov. 20 - An attrac- tive wedding took place this morn- ing at 10:0O o'clock at the Union Congregational church, when Miss Florence Virginia Treciokas, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Trecio. kas of Bamford avenue became the bride of George Gilchrist, son oi MT. and Mrs. Samuel Gilchrist.
 The church was prettily decorat- ed with palms, ferns, chrysanthe- mums and pompoms. Mrs. Ruth Laraway, organist arranged a spe- cial program of wedding music, and the Soloist was Mrs. Lottie Magee, She sang T Love You Truly"
 The bride who was escorted to the altar by her father, who gave her in marriage wore a gown, of white moire taffeta, puff sleeves princess style, long train. She wore long veil, caught in cap shape with a row of pearls in the front and orange blossoms at the nape of the neck. She carried shower bouquet of white roses, orchids and lilies Of the valley.
 The maid of honor was Mary Azunaris, and the best man Tee Bryant. The maid of honor, Miss Azunaris wore a gown of dusty pink moire. with gold accessories She wore Juliette cap witt shoulder veil and carried a bouquet of pink roses and swansonia.
 The brides mother wore @ blut and white satin ensemble, with 6 corsage of gardenias.
 A reception was held at tho brides home on Bamford avenue for about seventy-five guests. Many from New Haven, Danbury, Water. town and Waterbury.
 MT. and Mrs. Gilchrist left later in the day on @ wedding trip tc Florida by motor. The bride wear ing @ brown outfit with accessories of tan. On their return, they wil! reside on Bamford avenue.
 The bride is @ graduate Of the Watertown High school, class ot 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Non Support Case Is
 Thrown Out By Court
Husbands Defense Proves Unusual-Claims Wife
 Took Ocean Voyages Twice

my wife and family was going away One day came home from work and they were gone. didn't even know where they had gone until they were on the water" He told Judge McGrath that he was heart- broken and that he sold all the household furniture. His family re- turned and he re-furnished. But within a short time the wife left again and visited her native land.
 And now she comes back, after spending all the money, and ex" poets better support than can give her on the few hours I work, :" walled the misfortunate MT. Krung- livich of 89 Draher avenue.
 "She has no case against you" said Judge McGrath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
JAPAN, ITALY
 TO HAVE TREATY

Tokio, Nov. 20-(UP)-Japan and Italy are planning to sign a new commercial treaty intended to main tain a balance of trade between them, it was announced today.
 It was said that the treaty would be signed in mid-December.
 Announcement of this treaty be- tween two members of the Japanese German Italian anti-communistic alliance. widely regarded as fas- cist- -Nazi bloc. followed closely upon the announcement that the United States and Great Britain, greatest of democratic powers. intended to negotiate c trade treaty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
.MOTORIST NOT HURT,
 BUT GETS ARRESTED

Although uninjured when his car skidded and crashed into 6 fence on Washington avenue this morning, Henry Kizykowski. 24, of 24 Wood- bine street, Naugatuck, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving by Motor Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy. The car was damaged slightly. It is believed that the slippery roads. caused by the snowstorm, attributed to the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
SEVENTH MEMBER
 OF FAMILY HURT

Quincy, Mass, Nov. 20.-(UP).- Seventh member of his family in- jured in automobile accidents in a year, John J. Cunniff, 73, was dead today.
 Returning from a hospital where he had visited his daughter and Sis- ter-in~law, both recovering from au- tomobile injuries, Cunniff himself was struck by an automobile last night. He died minutes later.
 Other members of the family in- jured tn accidents included his wife, son and two grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

"Ah was just 8 mite nervous" said Brodie Long, 36, colored, of Stratford today in explaining to police why it was that he aban- doned a truck he was driving and fled when @ policeman blew his whistle at him yesterday morning. Long gave himself up at police headquarters last night, and today he was given g. continuance to Monday, with bonds fixed at $1,- GOO. He is charged with operat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Zindah GrOttO

More than 100 members of Zindah GrOtt0 lodge attended Q pancake and hash supper last night at the Gr0tt0 rooms on Bank street. During the regular business meeting which followed, plans were formulated for the ob- servance of a Monarch's night December 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
(speclal to The Democrat)

Washington, D. O., Nov. 2O.-- Communities rlanning to seek al' loca tons of fur. g under the Wag- ner- -steagall housing act for slum clearance were urged to withhold such applications until Jan. ], py Nathan Straus, administrator of the federal housing authority.
 Before then, MT. Straus told Sen- ator Augustine Lonergan, Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport, and Senator Francis T. Maloney, the United States housing authority will issue It's regulations. And President Roosevelt soon Is expected to make an announcement which will inform governors concerning legislation necessary by state legislatures to al-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
ANSONIA MAN
 SEEKING DIORCE

Divorce was sought in an action fled today in the superior court by .Rslie wright of Ansonia. from aatilda wright. of Derby. The cou- A were married March 27, 1886 and
 husband charges intolerable Fveity from that date. Herman D. sild@berg of Ansonia, is the plairi- tsH's counsel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Daughters Of Scotia

A social program followed the regular business meeting of Lady McAlpinc. Daughters of Scotia, last night at the quarters of the British War Veterans. Entertain ment consisting of vocal and dance selections and mon0logues were enjoyed, and refreshments served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
MAY nE INCENDIARY

Branford, Conn.,. Nov. 20.-(UP).- Incendarism was suspected today ii, the destruction of a former road house on the Boston Post road late last night. The fire, discovered by passing motorlst. caused damage of about S3.000. Police Capt. F. Ale fred Anderson said he believed the blaze had been set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
INJUNCTION IS
 GRANTED BY COURT

Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas last night granted an injunction to the Shallett-Lux, Inc, in a $2,o00 action against Emile Bertrand, @ former employe. The injunction was brought to restrain Bertrand from engaging in the same business in Naugatuck, Union City, and Beacon Falls. Bertrand was an employe of Shallett-Lux until October Il, 1887, and is now engaged in a similar capacity for another concern. It was claimed that he signed an agreement on April II, 1887, agreeing to refrain from en- gazing in the same business with any other concern for year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Pine Rock Circle

Plans for the annual election of officers December 17th, were the subject of discussion at last nights meeting of Pine Rock Circle, at Mechanics hall. One member was obligated and five new applications received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
Turn Verein

Alex Drapetin is member of the committee on arrangements for the annual entertainment and dance of the Turn Verein tonight at Turn Hall on North Mali.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20
su,Nav Church Services

At St. Mary Magdalen's Church: Rev. Thomas McGarry, pastor. Masses wil be at 7:30, 800 and 10 :3O o'clock. There will be a 800 o'clock mass held in the basement of the church for the children, fol- lowed by Sunday school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

Caolis Appu. of Ceylon. has been willed $5O,00O by Mrs. Alice Black whom she nursed for 40 wears.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-20

America sent nearly $100,000 worth of air conditioning equipment to Africa in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02

 GIRL MURDERED

New York, Aug. 2--UP)-- An empty goldfish bowl gave police their most promising clue today in the hunt for the killer of Swear -old Paula Magagna. The bowl, found in the baby carriage in which the child's ravished body was discov- cred in the cellar of her tenement home, had on 1t several clearly de- fined finger prints. The police la- boratory also examined the rope used to strangle her. Police be- lieved that the bowl. rather than a stick of candy, was the lure that enticed Paula into the cellar where she was murdered and then at- tackled.
 Degenerates Rounded Up
 More than 100 known or sus- pected degenerates were rounded up and questioned, but police said the results were negligible.
 A Negro, who identified himself as Ruby Brantley. 2e, was ques- toned after his arrest on a charge of impairing the morals of mic nor. Police charged that he tried to siege a rline-year-old boy.
 'Seventy-five detectives were as- signed to the hunt for Paulas slay- CT. They were ordered to search the homes of suspects for the red, pink and white sunsuit which Paula wore when last seen alive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
Father Charged With Theft .Of 7lOo- Year Old Daughter

He wanted his daughter, but his
 mother r-in-law insisted she keep Patricia Ann, to safeguard" the child's $l5,000. Hayes then put his money in trust fund for Patricia. But five days ago he received notice Mrs. Pendergast had filed a petition for guardianship. Somebody told him that if he would get his daugh-
 ter out of her grandmother's house
 without force, and get out of the
 state, he would be safe. He ob- tained aid of a school teacher tu
 witness that he was not using force,
 and called on Mrs. Pendergast.
 He asked if he might take Patricia
 Ann Ito the ZOO" what he meant but didn't say at the tilme--was the Bronx ZOO. He took his daughter tc Reno, telegraphed Mrs. Pendergasl and announced his intentions, then boarded an Airlines plane for ths east. Mrs. Pendergast ha9tefied ts swear out Q warrant, and quinn no. tified Chicago police to meet Hayel and Patricia Arirlr as they steppes of their plane, Hayes said hi father was the late William Q | tBiilyl Hayes. jockey who once Woi the American grand national steeple.
 chase at Brcokiiiae, Mass. His grand.
 father, lle sai6. was member uI
 President LiacOln's Dsati. and va first president ef the pcnnsylvatil l lrailruan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02

Chicago, Aug. 2--(UP)-Accused of stealing" his baby daughter and fleeing with her in chartered plane, John Hayes, 33. Mahwah. N.J., was held in jail today while police awaited a warrant from San Francisco. Police Chief William Quinn, San Francisco, said he was forwarding a warrant sworn out by the child's maternal grandmother. Mrs. Charlotte E. Pendergast. charg- ing Hayes with child stealing Hayes, who traced his family back to William the Conqueror and has inherited thousands of dollars, was angry and indignant. He promised he would fight extradition as long as I can talk" As her father paced restlessly in his cell. Patricia Ann Hayes, -2e months old, played tram lquilly in St. Vincent's orphanage. Hayes married Elizabeth Fender gast six years ago, he said. Last February he went to New Orleans on . business trip. and while he was there his wife advised him she had started divorce proceedings. Near the end of June, l had c premoili. ton something was wrong in Cali fornia. So put in a long distance call for my wife---and they told me she had died the day before" Hayes said his wife left e30 900 interstate. that left ei6.O00 fCf him and ei6,0O0 flor Patricia Ann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
BY JOHN R. MORRIS United Press Stasf Correspondent

Nanking, China. Aug. 2.--tUPJ = China,s leading women organized for war today under the guardianship of Mime. Chiang Kai-Shak, Chris tian, American educated wife of the country's strong man. who is secre- tary general of the air defense com mission. Addressing 1000 women of Nanking. many in nurses uni- forms, at the auditorium of Moral Endeavor society, Mime, Chiang said that the organizing meeting last night that the country did not want war but that 1t was in fact at war and that the country must be or eanized to get the best results in the briefest possible time.
 She disclosed today that she ai- ready had formed the framework of an emergency organization of wo- men. The fighting morale of our men at the front depends on the support the rear can Five them, she said in her speech. We must never forget that we must remember al- ways that one final national victory, however beiated, will erase forever the days of humiliation that so long have crowded our calendar and remove the sorrow that for years has bent our 7 heads and bowed olif hearts. "As we meet today that la- tion faces the gravest crisis in its history. II Is with great sorrow that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
GENERAL FRANCO
 CONSOLIDATING
Guarding Important Gains He Has Made; LOyalists
 Are in Flight

With the Nationalists in the Ter uel Sector East of Madrid, Aug. D. (UP) P)-Gen. Francisco Franco's east ern army sought today to consoli- date important gains in this moun- tainous sector in a series of nut cracker" operations designed even- tually to drive & wedge between Madrid and Valencia, temporary seat of the Loyalist government.
 Nationalists claimed to have brok- en completely the Loyalist attack on Teruel, after furious nd-to-hand fighting, without the aid of air planes, artillery or tanks.
 Loyalists Fleeing
 Between 4,000 and 5000 Loyalist troops were said to be fleeing into the mountains, with Nationalist cavalrymen and a flying column of infantrymen in full pursuit Franco's forces claimed to have cap. tured the towns of Toril, Masegoso Arroyo Frio and Valdecuenca.
 It was estimated that l4.000 Loy- alist troops had been r1assed around Teruel. including six units of the International Brigade and three battalions of Valencia militiamen Loyalist lines that had been ad- vanced to within four miles of Ter uel were said to have been driven back as far as IS miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
American Educated Woman Organizes Women OfChina

we find 1t necessary to assemble m the shadow of war, for war Is a horrible thing. Now the government has clearly demonstrated we have borne all the suffering a self re- specting people possibly can bear. We must throw our last strength of en- ergy, without hesits ton. into the ef- fort for national survival"
 Mime. Chiang is d graduate of Well seley college, Mass. Mime. Chiang + called the most beautiful woman II, China. It will be recalled how she flew to the side of her husband, the generalissilmo, when he was kidnapped months ago by Young Marshal Chang .Liang, who wanted then to force . precipitate war with Japan.
 After the meeting she supple mented her speech by saying to me
 If the country's women are be- hind the government and army--arld today's meeting is ample proof they will be--our cause certainly will DC victorious. We Chinese are prone to argue and bubble sometimes about relatively unimportant things But today there k no argument. The spirit of Chinese women now Is the spirit that wins war.
 "China has not declared WaE nor resolved upon war of it8 own Will This war was forced upon ias. Bul our answer is irreyocable China will flght and wln."