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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
$25 FIRE CAUSES
 $l5,OOO DAMAGE

Haverhill, Mass, July 19--A $15 fire at the Merrimack Associates building today caused $15,0o0 water damage and forced 750 employees out of work.
 Fire broke out under a bench on the top floor of the eight story brick building and set of the sprinkler system.
 A general alarm was sounded when more help was needed to break down the eight fireproof doors.
 A half hour later flremen reached the top floor, occupied by the Gold berg Brothers Shoe Company. Mean while, water spread to the lower floors, damaging leather goods and machinery of the Purcell Cut-Sole Company, the Haverhill Toplift Company, Casey Press, Bowell Coun- ter Company and the A. l.. Abrams Shoe Supply Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

NOOIlbl1uCQ HUH ' Gd6C ~ diameter, had been inflated with highly-infiammable hydrogen and attached in two clusters to the gon- dola.
 An Iowa farmer who watched the unique craft float overhead at dawn said it looked like "a flock of golf balls" The sight caused the COW he was milking to kick, he said.
 Piccard designed the cluster grouping to eliminate hazards usu- ally encountered in bringing down a large gas-filled bag such as that Of the explorer of the National Geo. graphic society, which ripped wide open over Nebraska and dropped its flyers to their death. Piccard believed by releasing the small balloons sim gly he could better control his flight.
 Dynamite Caps Wired
 In the gondola, dynamite caps were wired to each rope holding balloon. They were to be set of from within the gondola. Piccard also carried a knife and a .22 calibre pistol.
 At dawn he started blasting ball. looms loose from the lower cluster. They snagged n the upper cluster. He pulled some of the balloons down by their ropes and stabbed them. This proved too slow, as the gondola was fast drifting for the river.
 He broke out his pistol, began puncturing the balloons with bullets. A dozen bullseyes brought him to the tree tops.
 As the gondola bounced to the ground, hydrogen gas in the surviv- inn balloons caught fire Piccard leaped. Flames melted down his gon- dola and its contents-barometer two-way radio and rate-of-climb in- dicstor.
 r~.s/ He Saved Crucifix
 He walked & mile to Manton's home, and was driven to Lansings hotel from where he messaged his wife, T am safe. Saved the silver crucifix the priest gave me-"
 Piccard said he had thus learned much about cluster-fiying. but pre- ferred to digest the result" before discussing them.
 He is satisfied, though, that the stratosphere-cluster is feasible.
 Piccard and his wife made a 10- mile ascension in a single-bag bal loon from Detroit in 1884. His broth CT, Auguste, was the first strato- sphere flyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of Hugh Keenan was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 51 East Clay street, to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Donald OLeary, assisted by Rev. Bernard Foster and Rev. Jerome Cook. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery with committal serv- ices by Father Cook. A musical pro- gram was rendered by Professor Frederick Harmon, organist. Will liam Clasby rendered "Panis An- gelicus" and James German song My Faith in Thee" after mass and Abide with Me" at the recessional. The pallbearers were: Arthur Mo- Donald, Patrick McCabe, Joseph Duffy, Dennis Noonan, James Hughes and Edward Hussey.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary F. Horan was held this mroning from the home of Mrs. Terrence Cough lin of Il South street, at 8:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier's church where Q solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. John Brady, M. S., assisted by Rev. John McTigue and Rev. Augustus Chapignac, M. s. Rev. Raymond Kennedy of Middlebury was seated in the sanctuary. The pallbearers were: Emil Savard, Vincent Dow- ney, Raymond Coughlin, Terrence Coughlin, Jr., James and Edward Coughlin. Burial was in old St. Jo- seph's cemetery with committal services by Father Brady assisted by Fathers McTigue and Chap ignac.
 The funeral of Robert W. Fisher will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Fischer, 19 Eastwood avenue, with Rev. Samuel A. Budde officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening.
 The funeral of Giovanni Sasso was held this morning from the home, 69 Seymour street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Joseph Murphy assisted by Rev. Domenic Biarrarelli and Rev. Patrick Flynn. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery with committal services by Father Biarrarelli. The pallbearers were: Antonio Cola santo, Steve Della Bella, Antonio Caruso, Giovanni Secere, Frank Leone, Michael Guisto.
 The funeral of John P. Caffrey was held Saturday morning from the home, 235 Beecher avenue, to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul where 8 solemn high Mass was celebrated. Burial was in the fam fly plot, Calvary cemetery. Rev. Francis Murphy was celebrant, Rev. Thomas Mulcahy, deacon, and Rev. Leonard White, sub-deacon. Bearers were Thomas Magner, Charles McDonald, Andrew Cooney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
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 Upson and the steering committee to name the entire ticket or to complete the semi -ofEicially an- nounced deal effecting a coalition with the Independent Democrats. The latter, notwithstanding re- ports to the contrary, will demand the privilege of nominating the tickets leader for mayor.
 It will be their price for supportl
 Split In Two Groups
 As a result of the actions of the committee, 1t became possibility today that the republican party will be split in two groups with an iy1de- pendent faction protesting the s'sell out" or betrayal and naming 8 com- plete ticket. They will appeal direct ly to the republican voters of Wa terbury for support, outlining in their campaign speeches the series of actual "down-the-river sales" that have seriously damaged the prestige of the party throughout the state. Young republicans with ambition to start political careers have found the doors locked and the keys tossed away. They will be ask ed later to support Q coalition tick ct with republicans playing second or third place in the set-up. It will be interesting to note the reaction.
 Dissension Growing
 The dissension has flared to unex- pected heights among the Italian republican voters. There is 8 decided swing to the democratic ranks. Some of the best known Italian workers in g. O. p. circles have already pledged their support to democratic chieftains and will play an active part in the coming campaign. They have granted the use of their names at the proper time.
 But the political derby is on with all entries being clark horses. All that is expected of the 6. o. p. boys is that they will give the republican town committee Q free rein to steer which ever way that will serve their interests, their personal in terest best. MT. Upson will select the various delegates and name their alternates after tonight for "har- mony sake."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
DANCE PAVILION BURNEs

Revere, Mass, July 19.-(UP)- A two-alarm fire early today dam aged Spanish Gables, Revere Beach Dance Pavilion.
 Damage was estimated at $2000, mostly to the coral cafe, a restaur- ant on the first floor of the two story structure. Bremen from Mall den, Chelsea and Everett aided in checking the blaze. A water curtain prevented spread of the fire to the adjacent parkway Hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

(Continued, from Page D act of footing his luxuriously- -fur- nished home.
 The theory that persons had used the Webster home in the doctors absence arose from the report of 8 taxicab driver that he had delivered three hot dogs and a chicken sand wich to pr. Webster Tuesday night, despite Mrs. WebSter's assertion that he was with her ct their Watch Hill summer home both Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Confused As To Date
 Later, however, Mrs. Webster ad~ mitted she had been confused as to the date and actually the doctor was in Providence at that time. He often sent out for such midnight snacks, she added.
 pr. Websters reported "Ah, now we can eat" to the taxi driver reused speculation as to 8 possible companion.
 AS to the theory that he was in debt to bookmakers, police said that investigation had disclosed that the doctor was financially secure and actually wagered only small sums on horse races.
 Robbery was discarded as a mos tive early in the investigation because nothing was reported nniss- ing from the Webster home and $500 in his pockets was not dis turbed.
 Still plaguing investigators was an autopsy report that alcohol had been found in the doctors stomach. Police have been unable to deter mine where and when Dr. Webster had obtained the liquor.
 Simple Church Rites
 Two hundred of his former asso- ciates, friends and relatives attended the simple church rites, while hun dreds encircled the 1iower-banked grave at Swan Point cemetery.
 Mourners included former Alter ney- General Charles P. Sisson, a former patient. Another former patient was Police Superintendent Miles Glidden.
 Mrs. Webster, who was with her daughter Marjorie, 2, at the time Of the murder, became hysterical at the grave.
 q don't want to leave him now," she screamed. "oh, but I can't leave him there so-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
OBITUARY

Miss Iva Lake, both of Waterbury.
 The funeral was held at the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Richard Enrich of St. Johns Episcopal church officiating. Burial was in the family plot, old Pine Grove cemetery.
 ACCOMPLISHMENT A. Hotch- kiss 82, of 73 Elmwood avenue died yesterday morning at hel home. She was born in New York city the daughter of Charles B. and Elizabeth (Hine) Hotchkiss Survivors include a brother, Johr s. Hotchkiss of California, and ( nephew, Clarendon Nickerson ol this city.
 The funeral will be held tomor. nor morning at Il o'clock at the Alderson funeral home 70 Centra avenue, with Rev. Arthur Lewis of St. Michael's church, Nauga. tuck, officiating. Burial will be tr the Riverside cemetery.
 CONDON-Mrs. Elizabeth (Cas- sidy) Condon, wife of David M. Condon, died Saturday night at her home, 162 Wolcott street, after a long illness. She was born in Paul. ing, N Y, and had been resident of this city for many years.
 Besides her husband, she is sur- vived by 8 daughter, Loretta; 6 sister, Mrs. Mary Condon of Ox- ford; two brothers, Michael J. Cassidy of Oxford, and James P. Cassidy of Bethlehem.
 The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday morning at 8:l5 o'clock to the Church of the Sacred Heart, where 8 solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery, Southbury.
 SULLIVAN-William F. Sullivan of 330 East Main street, operator ot the Aero Motor Lines, died Saturday afternoon at his home after a brief illness. He was born in this city, the son of the late John F., and Cath erine (Prenderville) Sullivan, and was graduated from Crosby high school in the class of 1916.
 MT. Sullivan was employed at the American Cyanide Chemical Co.,, un- til two years ago when he established the Aero Motor Lines. He was com municant of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception and 8 member of the Holy Name society of that parish.
 Survivors include two brothers Patrick J., and John 0. Sullivan, of this city; and three sisters, Mother Celestine, of Bridgeport; Mrs. Thoin- as Norris of Milford, and Miss Helen Sullivan, of this city.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, at o'clock to the Church of the Imma- culate Conception where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Members of the East Mountain Golf club will meet at the club house at 2 o'clock tonight and go to the funeral home in a body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
The Germans won tho first set

quet.
 The Germans won the first set, 6-4.
 The result of the, flve-match ser- ieS may hinge upon this doubles match as the opening singles con- tests were divided and most experts believed that thet two remaining singles, 10 be played tomorrow, also would be split.
 The weather was excessively hu- mid and the skies were heavily over- cast.
 The D.. S. team won the second set, 7-5.
 Second Was Thriller
 The second set was a thriller. Games followed service until the eighth when the Germans broke budge to lead, 5-3, which looked like decisive margin in the set and perhaps the match.
 HenEel, boasting one of the most terrific first services in the game, then began serving in the ninth game, but Mako, playing brilliantly at the net, smashed over 8 service break and his side was trailing 4-5. Mako held sbervice in the tenth. The Americans broke again in the eleventh, both of them splitting the Germans from close to the net, and in the next game ran out the set. The Germans continually went to the net in this set, but often were forced to retreat to the baseline, Budge, however, often was guilty of hitting, but compensated for this by copping seemingly impos- sible retrieves.
 Budge and Mako won the third set, 8-6.
 Broke Through Henkel
 The Americans broke through Henkel's service in the first game of the third set, and the Germans broke Mako's in the second. Games then followed service until the 18th when Henkel was again broken and the U. s. side won the 14th game for the set.
 Budge put on great show in this set, registering untouchable smashes to the far corners and sending full volleys squarely between the tall German nobleman and his husky partner.
 Budge, howveer, was slightly er- ratio with his service, but steadied in the closing games.
 The German side twice had set point in the tenth game but terrific
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late John P. Caffery acknowledges with grateful appreciation the many kind express sions of sympathy and floral tributes from friends, relatives, neighbors. the Employees of the Street Dept, and the Employees of Project No. 2402, WPA.
 MRS. JOHN P. CAFFERY,
 MRS. THOMAS F. WATTS,
 MRS. LUCIAN S. MILSTEAD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many rela- tives, friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and moth CT, Mrs. Elesia Traver.
 ALBERT TRAvER and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
SUN CAUSED FIRE

Boston, July 19.-(UP)-Sponta neous combustion, caused by the sun, today was blamed for a fire that broke out in the state prison yesterday and nearly caused a panic among the 829 inmates.
 The blaze, on the third floor of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

Shoe Shop No. 3, was extinguished quickly by the sprinkler system. It originated in c box of rubber cem- ent under . work bench and heat, generated by the sun on the roof, caused the combustion. Damage was slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
MASSES
VAsTOLA-Month'

vAsTOLA-Month's mind high mass of requiem will be celebrated te- morrow morning, July 20th, at $500 o'clock, at Our Lady of Lourdee Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Charles A. Vastola.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

.vOEGTLE--In Middlebury, Conn. July 17th, 1887. Mrs. Mary Louise yoegtle, of Whittemore Road, Mid dlebury. Conn. Funeral Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, from Whit St. John of The Cross Church, Mid- dlebury. Burial in Middlebury Gen. ter cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

VOEGTLE - Mrs. Mary Louise Voegtle, wife of Edward Voegtle of the Whittemore road, Middlebury died Saturday morning at St. Mary's hospital after a long illness. She was born in Germany and came to this country 30 years ago.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. voegtle Is survived by daughter, MrsSMi- chael DeMartino, of Brooklyn, N. r., and two grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at g o'clock from the home to St. John of the Cross church Middlebury, where mass will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Middlebury Center cemetery Friends may call at the home this afternoon.
 MORLEY - Timothy T. Morley, of 917 South Main street, died Sat- urday morning at his home after a long illness. He was born in Ireland and had lived in the South End sec- tion of this city for 45 years.
 MT. Morley was employed by the American Brass Company, for 30 years until his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier's church and a member of the Holy Name Society of that par ish and the Foresters of America.
 Survivors include his wife, Catherine (Horrigan) Morley; four daughters. Mary and Margaret Morley, Mrs. John O'Donnell and Mrs. Leo Conway, all of this city; two sons, Timothy Morley of this city and Rev. Dennis J. Morley, 0. s. Sp, a missionary in British East Africa; three grandchildren; two nieces and nephew.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning from the home at s:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier's church where & solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Bur- ial will be in the family plot, new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

LAKE-John Lake of Barker ter- race, Wolcott, died Saturday at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Mohawk, N. r., and had resided in Wolcott for the past 60 years. He retired five years ago as a painting contractor.
 MT. Lake is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Smith and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

iss7 Miiiam isis sullivan. SiiiYl yu'y Of i!Sn ssS East Main St. Funeral tomorrow morning, at 800 o'clock, from Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to Immaculate Conception Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

M0RIN-In this city, July 17th, 1887, Mrs. Hectorine (Paradis) Morin, of 421 North Main St. Funeral We'd nesday morning, at S:30 o'clock, from Belleville Funeral Home, 6S E. Clay St., to St. Ann's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19

Charles LaDue, Edward Curley and Fred Haddon. Fr. Murphy and Fr. White were in charge of the services at the grave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
JEAN PICCARD IS
 WELL SATISFIED

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 CONDON In this city, July 17th, don, of 152 Wolcott St. Funeral Wednesday morning. at S:15 o'clock from 152 Wolcott St., to Sacred Heart Church. Burial in Sacred Heart cemetery, Southbury. HOTCHKIsS-In this city, July 18th, 1887, Emma A. Hotchkiss, of 73 Elmwood Ave. Funeral tomorrow morning, at 1l:00 o'clock, from AL derson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Riverside cemetery. LAE<E9In this city. July 17th, 1887. John Lake, of Barker Terrace. at 2:00 o'clock, from Mulville Fun eral Home, 270 West Main St. Bur- ial in old Pine Grove cemetery. M0RLEX-In this city. July 17th, 1887. Timothy T. Morley, of e17 South Main st. Funeral tomorrow morning, at S:15 o'clock, from 917 South Main St., to St. Francis xav- ter's Church. Burial in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-19
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Evening star., 1937-02-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

pLaYMoUTH faa1Mn 1896 4-door de luxe touring
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new automobile; hasn't a scratch On bod1
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70 tor n,i oniy S5g5; trade and terms. is months
70 70 pay or longer If necessary This car
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oaieS' Aoo5 l4th st. NV. North 229S'
Evening star., 1937-02-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe 4-door touring
sedan with trunk: used privately by
resident Of Chevy Chase and Is in perfect
condition.: S495: low payment and terms.
Cleve. 21l5.
PLYMOUTH 1885 sport coupe; rumble seat.
original n-metal Duco; clean as a pin
and runs like charm; will satisfy the
for only S435; easy terms. Standard Mo-
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PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe 4-door touring
sedan with trunk: carefully driven and
privately owned: low payment and terms
Howard & Kearney, 4201 Conn. ave.
Cleye 2115
Evening star., 1937-02-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1888 r, D. coach: repossessed
for $165; car excellent throughout. Ga
rage. rear 3712 Georgia ave. Col. 1885.
PLYMOUTH 1888 de luxe coupe; absolutely
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PLYMOUTH 1886 de luxe coupe, rumble
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Adams 5000.
PLYMOUTH SEDAN, 4-door, 1895; low
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9740, Apt. 701.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe touring sedan;
this car is nawless; gun metal finish; ra.
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Rutledge of Hyattsville. As Md. ave.
Greenwood 2412.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1898 four-doo de luxe sedan:
mechanically perfect; paint, upholstery ex-
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Columbia 6777-J. l343 Clifton st. NV.
PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan; p D. model;
excellent condition: all new Goodyear
tires; S275; easy terms. Cleveland 1928.
PLYMOUTH 1886 de luxe 4-door sedan
$575; 1888 coach. 2nd series. S275. All
fully guaranteed: terms. Barnes Motors.
1729 14th st. NV. Decatur 1890.
PLYMOUTH 1887; driven less than 25
miles; this car carries factory guarantee;
owner forced to sell; will consider taking
cheaper car in trade; can arrange easy
terms Through bank. Cleveland 1855.
PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe. Princess Me-
tallic blue Aerotype: built-in trunk body:
always kept in government garage: new
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Evans Palmer. 4432 Conn. ave. NV.
PLYMOUTH 1887. new. coupe: delivered
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