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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
SIGNALS IGNORED
 SAYS SUPT. ROACH
Club Told in 12 Hours, A.. l79 Pedestrians Used
 Exchange Place

Exchange Place is Waterbury'S busiest pedestrian intersection, Po- lice Superintendent William ]. Roach declared last night in an ad- dress before the Exchange club. The busiest single crossing in the city B the one between Liggctt's and the Brown building.
 A i2-hour count, said the super intendent, shows that 44.i70 pedcs- trians wont through Exchange place with the peak being reached be- tween s and 6 D. m
 The intersection of West Main. Willow and Meadow streets Is the next busiest point. he said, with i7,- 020 pedestrians. Close behind is the intersection of East Main, Mill and Cherry streets, with i0,737 pedcs- triaflS.
 During the first eleven months Of this year, said eupt. Roach. there have been only fl accidents in Ex- change Place, iiinc less than last year. Five of these invIoved pedes- trians, the rest vehicles.
 Approximately 10 per cent of Ex- change Place pedestrians cross against the signal light. said supt. Roach. More thar i8 per cent do not use the cross walks. Lights and cross walks are similarly ignored at the other two busy intersections, he said.
 Test counts were taken recently ct the three intersections, to provide c basis 10 TO program of education for pedestrians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07

Better than ever, the third an- uunl Christmas party and show ot lne Uncle Harry club win be pre- eenled Saturday afternoon at Ham- nlon Park pavilion with Q variety 0f acas for which pupils of the uni- vorsal Studio have been training Q long tl e, The mammoth show is under direction of Harry DeVorken oa The Democrat known to many thcusands of local children as the ''funnles" commentator on the nightly WATR program.
 Tiny dancers, four years old some, boys and girls; artists, trained in fhe intricacies of that good lady, Terpsichore, will strut and slide, nrarce and glide. Ages of the young performers range from four to thirteen and the studio director, J. Wellington MacLean. is of the opinion that some of his pupils are Roing to high places in their chosen types of entertainment, both sing Ing and dancing.
 The acts this year are reported to he aS modern aS the latest wrinkle in The Big Apple" and for their accompaniment the WPA orchestra is putting on Q special program of the latest music.
 All members of Uncle Harry's club are urged to listen to Uncle Harry when he tells about this big party in the nightly radio programs. And it is for the interest of Uncle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
BOY OPINES DAD
 ASSAULT VICTIM
Marcus Cole in Serious Condition; Police, Cor.
 oner Probing Incident

Authorities today were seeking to discover whether c fractured skull suffered by Marcus Cole, 73, of West Cheshire, was the result of an as- sault or an accident. Cole, employ cd as q night watchman ct the factory in Browns meadows former ly occupied by the Waterbury Ball and Socket Go, Is In serious con- dition at Waterbury hospital.
 Coles son, Clifford, found him lying unconscious on c couch at his home last Friday morning. The elderly man was taken at once to Waterbury Hospital for treatment, Today, police and Coroner John T, MonSani were probing the case.
 The son has expressed the belief that his father was assaulted ct tho factory, stating that pool of blood had been found beneath c bench at tho plant, and that the time clock carried by MT. Cole showed he had not completed his rounds.
 Robbery apparently was not the motive, If the man was assaulted since $70 in bills was found in his pocket. Another element of mystery Is how the man, though seriously injured, got to his home without any aid.
 Mir. Cole is c former resident of New London, and has relatives in that city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
JURY'S VERDICT
 MOTION DENIED
Rehearing on Points of Law Arranged-ActiOn
 on Bakery Sale

Judge Edwin 0. Dickenson in su- perior Court today denied Q motion that a jury's verdict for the plain tiff in the suit of Giacomo Loni- bardi against Andrea Laudati be set aside.
 The judge, however, will conduct a re.hearing on the case within Q week to determine several points ot law.
 The suit was brought by Lombardi in an effort to force the defendant to complete his contract for the sale of Q bakery ct 80 Congress ave. nue. It Is alleged in the complaint that the defendant contracted to sell the establishment to the plaintiff and accepted $200 as down payment Further payment of $2,900 was 10 follow, and the plaintiff Is willing to pay, but the defendant refuses to complete the bargain. He claims he was under the influence Of liquor when the bargain was made.
 The jury, on November {, m an- swer to several interrogatories, found issues for the plaintiff. These issues, however, were all on questions of fact, and the questions of law must be decided by Judge pickenson after c hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
BY THE ABRIGADoRIAN

It is nearly a week now since the burial of Michael J. Calvin Of 2si Baldwin Street. You must have known him, if you have lived in this part of the city for any great length of time, for he was born here among us, and except in war days, spent many hours In and about the little family home of his late parents.
 Alert Fire-flghter
 Mike Calvin was @ city fireman. Ills entire service In the depart ment was spent In the busy head- quarters. Here 1t was he served under Captain stephen J. Bloom. field and Captain Richard sheehan, now of Engine co. T and Lieut.. James J. Cavanaugh. His trade of plumbing in early days with the Barlow company made him an exceptional man when fire took place in buildings where the boiler and heating equipment were involved. ASK htly Ok bllG OAASSAo ssS NNVVSN OSS'S of his value In such cases, or ask Chief Cavanaugh, acting Deputy Campaign and acting Deputy Jo- seph Kelley. They'll tell you the same story in relation to Mike Another outstanding part of the late fireman was his great respect and attention to the order of his superiors. He was always alert and quick in action; he never had to be told; he seemed to Do able to grasp the situation ct once, and acted promptly. Every superior held this view of Mike Calvin. Among the rank and file he was held in high esteem and rightfully, so, too, for never In his long career in the department was Mike Calvin ever heard to say an offensive word toward his fellow man, or against any particular happening.
 Friends Present
 Ills funeral was attended by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
YOUTH SUFFERS
 LOSS OF LIMB
AmputatiOn of Injured Leg Found Necessary By At.
 tending Physicians

Infection which set in following serious injuries suffered last August has made 1t necessary to ainputate the left leg of Howard Salisbury, 24, of Whittemore road, Middlebury. The young mans condition was re- ported satisfactory at Waterbury hospital today.
 salisbury's leg was badly crushed last August 16 when his motorcycle was struck by e car operated by Julian c. Gates, ~, of fl Prospect street, secretary treasurer of the Waterbury Tool Go. Gates was ar- rested on Q drunken driving charge but his case has not vest been tried in city court. It is set down for Q hearing Dec. 27. having been con- tinued several times.
 Salisbury has been under medical care since the accident. For q time 1t was thought his injured leg was healing, but infection set in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07

Birds which frequent this vicinity during the winter months will be given feed, members of the Wa terbury Fish and Game association voted last night at a meeting held at Chamber of Commerce hall. Charles A. Templeton, president of the association announced that the association will purchase supply ot bird food for distribution among farmers whose land is leased by the association. The farmers will be asked to see that the food is put out when needed. The association also decided to investigate the merits of a new plant recently per- fected which grows four feet m height and will provide birds with plenty of food in the winter time. William J. Lattimer and Oscar War; ner were appointed as Q commit tee to check on these plants.
 Delegates
 Andrew J. Cooney and John M. Lynch were appointed delegates to represent the local chapter ct the annual state meeting which takes place at Hartford on January 9th and 1t was voted that the associa- ton be among those represented at Q fishermen's club at the Worlds Fair in 1889. Former Governor Templeton has already become en. rolled as c charter member and 1t Is believed that about 25 more ap- plications will be received from as- sociation members in this city.
 Nominations
 The nominating committee for the annual election in March was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
NARCOTICS TAKEN,
 ALLAN WATT HELD
Rose St. Man Detained in Connection With Thefts
 From Parked Cars

Allan Watt, 90. Of Rose street, charged with theft and resistance, was given c continuance to Friday when arraigned in city court today. The continuance was given at the request of police, who wished to question Watt in connection with Q number of thefts from parked cars.
 Watt is charged with stealing Q bag of medical Instruments from the car of Dr. Edward F. Kirschbaul1, local medical examiner. Narcotics were also taken, according to Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens of the de- tective bureau. .
 Police questioned Watt about theft of 0 box of clothing from an. other car, also thefts from several other machines. He was arrested last night while boarding Q bus In Exchange Place. The arrest was made by Patrolman Joseph Collins, Albert Dereskevice and Patrick Hobart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
OBITUARY

BRATTON-John Bratton, father of Rev. Francis Bratton, former chaplain of St. Mary's hospital. this city, died early this morning at his home, 10 Kelsey street, New Britain, after c short illness. MT. Bratton had several relatives in this city.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mar garet Bratton; three sons, Father Bratton,' John of Bridgeport, and Gerald of New Britain; three daugh- ters, Margaret, Agnes and Alice; also several grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday with c solemn mass of re quiem ct st.. Josephs church, New Britain, ct 10 o'clock.
 ERB-Wiifred Erb of 37 Silver street died this morning ct the Wa terbury hospital after 6 brief ill- ness. He was born in Nova Scotia but had been c resident of thii city for 62 years.
 Mir. Erb is survived by his wife Catherine (Coggins) Erb; three daughters, Mrs. John Reilly Of thii city, Mrs. James Teeley of Wor- cester, Mass, and Mrs. Joseph Ger. vais Of WatertoWTi; one brother Edward Of Nova Scotia and fl grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Muiyiiie Funeral Home, TO West Main street on Thursdey morning time to be announced later. Burial viii Iso in Pine Grove cemetery.
 BA0LEY--ArS. June (Trainor) gagley, wife of Joseph Y. Bagley Of i7f6 East Main street died last evening at st. MaSy's hospital sitter
 Mrs, BagIey was . graduate Oi Crosby high schoO. in the claSs Of i050 end was one of the most wei fixed members of the class. Ghe WAS held ii esteem by both teach. CTS and pupils during her high school course, Mrs. DagIey wal popldaT am0ng the younger people Of the city aSld her pleasing dis. position and iiEsable chasnctsF had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
Pnuate M. L Cabin
 Death of World War Veteran, Popular Fire Fighter Mourned by Hosts of Friends-Lived Splendid Life, Won Esteem of Superior Officers.

practically every member of the shift on which he served. The chief was there, 50 were the dep- uties, the chaplain, Dr. John l.. Lewis and the fire marshal, and so were his real and loyal and close friends of the company to which he was attached.
 We of The Hill were there also, and 50 were members of old fam- files who were neighbors of the good Calvin family in the old days, such as the Allinans, the Me- Carthys, the Healeys, the Cava- naugils, and others. It did us good to see the old families represent cd. It made us think of the Abri- gador of old, when the various families were 50 neighborly and frienddly that ell of us knew each other.
 War Veteran
 Mike Calvin went of to war like 50 many other Waterbury young men. From aterbury he went to Camp Devens, and then, with oth- CTS to the front. His stories to close friends of his experiences were good to listen to, although 1t was only occasionally he inef1- toned them and then only to those most dear and friendly to him. Quiet and reserved in inake- up, Mike was of the kind one liked to meet. His love for the little home where he lived and his devotion to his good parents and sisters and brothers were 50 outstanding as to make an impress sion that none of Us who knew him can ever forget. He always looked rugged and strong, and the suddenness in which he was stricken was c shock to all Of us.
 Mike 0alvin's Christian lie was of tho best and good for all of us to note.
 We think he was taken too soon.
 Longer life should be accorded to men of the Mike Calvin type.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
WILLIAM MORGAN
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Cigar Manufacturer Sue. cun1bs at Cooke Street
 Home This Morning

William J. Morgan, well known local cigar manufacturer, died this morning ct his home, 3io Cooke street. He had been Ill since Satur- day and had been improving until the sudden change in his condition came which caused his death.
 MT. Morgan had been associated with his brother for over 70 years in the manufacturing of the Lltchfield cigar, one of the best known cig- ars In this section of the county. Their factory was located at 432 North Main street. They also con- ducted Q retail store which for years had been a well known gathering place for residents of that section.
 Through his many business con- tactS, MT. Morgan had acquired a host of friends throughout the city and state. He was held in high esteem especially by residents of the North End section where he had been for years one of the best known residents of that district. He was Q cotnmunicant of St. Thomas church and was known and respect. cd by his associate parishioners.
 A resident of this city oil his life, he was the son of William and Anna Noonan Morgan. His sudden death will be deeply grieved by all whom he came in contact in business and social circles.
 MT. Morgan Is survived by his wife, Mrs, Catherine Flanagan Mor- gan; one brother, Edward D. Nor. gan of this city; one sister, Miss Mary Morgan of Philadelphia; two nieces, Misses Mary A. and Anna M. Barry, local school teachers; and two nephews, John Barry, sales manager of the Diamond Ginger Ale company and James J. Barry, Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
IMPORTANT CASE
 IN LOCAL COURT
Finance Companies Watch Outcome; Plaintiff Says Interest Excessive

Automobile financing companies throughout the state watched today for developments in the court Of common pleas trial of the $500 civil action of the Associates Discount company of this city against Peter eogriero. Under the direction of Judge Miles F. McNiff the Jury was being impanelled this morning.
 The suit was filed to replevin Q truck which the defendant bought under financing by tho plaintiff company.
 In Q special answer and cross complaint, sorriero ha salleged that the finance company was guilty of q conspiracy to charge over l2 per cent annual interest and thereby defraud the defndant. If this can he proven 1t will greatly affect the finance companies, in the opinion of several attorneys.
 Attorney FranciSe J. McDonlad anA Attorney Pasquale DeCicco rep- resent the defendant, with Attorney James '. Mcknight and Attorney Michael A. Ciano for the finance company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
FAT WOMEN SMOTHER IN TIGHT CRADLES

.risht glrdles end stiff foundation s.r.' s. sss. sa'i instead s oi is ssusSslns your is. Vi, Ssn't you try .to eet Tld eE ti. Why ,nol hhvs c slim, .ioveiys youthful figure tha' moods but little eiFdle eontfol7
 Thsvsssas cs oysr,wsl.ht women :ss ... hey: !, & fek Fld of usly fat Just take { Marn90la el slSrekv fcods Ike potstoss and pastries sal more salads. fruits. grsam vesetabIes'
 si :.Ss. ws.s s d:'::s yass G:: s Msr%Si ss: sS % 3ouS Wslsks. Losses Sf 5 to . pounds wssk HANe been reported in many cases from this H'mple. eesy method of reducing. Masmela NfeseEiptlon. TahiAts eonteln the same eis' fNept prescribed by many doctors in treetlns esss tedsy snd ssnd tkaG ugly ist en iis wsS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
FUNERALS

Tho funeral of Mrs. Katherine Lusas will be held Thursday morn- ing from the home. 48i Wilson street, at 8:30 o'clock to St. joseph's church ct Q o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ceine. tery.
 Tho funeral ot Burpee B. wheaton was held this afternoon ct 2 o'clock ct the aiiey.snyder funeral home, D4 Willow street, with Rev. pr. John N, Lewis, rector of St. Johns Epib- copai church, ofilciating. Burial Will be in MedAeld, Mass, Wednesday.
 The funerai Of Mrs. Erminio Co., francesca will be held Thursday morning ct s:i6 o'clock from the home to St. Lucy'S church, where Q requiem high mass will be celebrated at 0 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery, Friends may call ct the home after 2 p. in. today.
 Funeral services Tor Walter Pach- inok of Oak street will be held ct . time and arrangements to be aii- nounced later.
 The funeral of Waiery petkievicg will be held from the home Wednes. day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be ii new Pine Grove cemetery Waterbury. Friends may call at the homo in Watertown after noon to- day.
 The funeral of Walter eultanai was held from the home, o2 Olive street, Naugatuck to St. Franch church where 6 solemn mass Of res quicin was celebrated ct 9 o'clock bS Rev. William r. Myers assisted bS Rev. William Brewer and Rev. Johr Walsh. Burial was in St. James cefiie' tery, Naugatuck with coiiitnittal ser' vices by Father Brewer. The pall' bearers were: John Kaiikel, Johr ZukauskaS, Charles Budrlus, George Kalinauskas. Frank emuidin afit John Yuskis.
 The funeral of Christopher r Lawlor was held this morning al e:30 o'clock from the Bergin Tunera Home, 200 East Main street to Si Thomas church where . sCler1f mass of requieiyi was celebrated at Q o'clock by Rev. John J. McCabe Of Shelton, cousin of the deceased assisted by Rev. John Kenendy and Rev. James Donnelly. Burial wal in new St. Jogephs cemetery with coinmittai services by yathefS Mc- Cabe and Donnelly. The pallbearerf were: Christopher Dhcrtt, John TIanagaSl, Martin ?. Bergin aiid Ed- ward D. Bergin.
 rtineral services for John 4. oe. welt were held this morning ct il o'clock at the Mulville Funeral Home, 27O West Main street, Rev Bernard Foster officiating. Birial was ifi Calvary cemetery with com. initial services by TAtileT yogtcr. Tie paIibearerD were; Ernest Der. caeT, George Ottinger, Bert Trayer JF., A1icheei IAyei, kiChael Meehar land Joseph Dunn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
RECOUNT ORDERED
 BY JUDGE M'EVOY
Town of Morris Experi. enced Red Hot Election :. for First Selectmarl
tsueclal to tho Democrat

Litchfleld. Dec. 7.-Following Q de- clsion by Judge Frank P, McEvoy in superior court here today, c rec count was in progress to determine who will Do the first seleetinan of tho town of Morris. The recount order was granted after Attorney J, Gregory Lynch of Waterbury had sought such an order from the court ct the behest of selectman Howard |. etoddard, Democrat.
 According to the original count of the ballots. Christopher c. Weik, (R.) was elected first selectman by two votes, i26 to i23 over stoddard, The latter refused to accept such figures aS official and asked for the recount.
 Mir. stoddard based his contest on the fact that some i2 or IS votes were thrown out. MT. Weik also considers the recount as necessary claiming it will lengthen his margin of victory. Attorney Thomas J. Wall of T'orTington represents the town of Morris in case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
IS CANDIDATES AWAIT DEGREES
Kaceys to Confer First TO- night--Study Club to
 Meet Thursday

Fifteen candidates will receive the First Degree of the Knights of Co., lumbus at a meeting tonight by Sheridan Council, 24, K. of C., in the Columbus Club, 70 North Main street. officers of the council, head ed by Grand Knight Thomas w, Scadden, Deputy Grand Knight Charles E. Mcdonald, and Chancel- Tor James P. Colwell, will preside at the ritual ceremony.
 Preceding the regular meeting ot the council, during which the degree win be exemplified, there will be an executive session of all officers, at which time they will meet with Dis- trict Deputy John ?. Robinson, This meeting has been called for 8 o'clock and all officers are urged to be present promptly. The council meeting will start at S:S0 o'clock.
 At 6:l5 tonight John P. Kinney, a member of the Crosby High School faculty, will give another in the series of radio addresses being sponsored by the council from WATR. These talks are given In the interest of the membership drive that Sheridan Council Is conducting this winter.
 Thursday evening at the Columbus Club the Catholic Study Club will meet for It's initial session. All members are asked to be present. An invitation has also been extended by Chairman William A, Corden to all men of tho city who are inter- ested in participating in Q study club to attend Thursdays session, as all will be welcome, whether they are members of the K. of 0. or not. As in past year the Rev. John Dial of the Sacred Heart Church Will act as Spiritual Director of the circle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
Red Cross Roll Call, $8,37S.66

Returns of the Waterbury Red Gross Roll Call netted c total sum Of $8,378.60, including today's contributions. The report Is as follows:
 Previously acknowledged: $8,248.86
 International Silver company, Clarence D. Goodrich. $43.76; st. Mary'S Hospital. $i6.00: Prospect branch. Mrs. Clifford Clark, chair- man. 6i.76; Chase Parkway to Lakeside. Sunset. Wooster and Crest streets, Miss Mary Katzing, SSb0; mali subscriptions, $500; office subscriptions. Si.00.
 Total returns to date: @8,37e.60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
LADDERS BURNED
 IN GARAGE BLAZE

Four ladders were burned when fire broke out fin Q storeroom and garage used by 0. A. saSSo, painter, fiji the rear of 60 Seymour street, this noon. There was little other damage.
 At 2:46 6. f11., c sprinkler system bell went off to bring firemen to Everybody's Market, at East Main and Brook streets. There was no fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
RESERVE OFFICERS
 TO HEAR LEONARD

Lieut.. Col George 4. Leonard viii be the speaker at q meeting of the Medical Reserve Ofiiccrs' association tomorrow night at Castle Memorial. 90 Central avenue. ct 6 o'clock. He has selected Organization And Function Of the Division Surgeons once" aS his topic. Neut. Col. Robert II. Duemer Of Boston, Mass, will aleO be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
Activities Discussed
 By Game Association
State Meeting, Annual Dinner, Worlds Fair Entry
 Bird Feeding Principal Features of Meeting

named as follows: William J. Lati- mer, Andrew J. Cooney, Raymond Perkins, Walter Woods, pr. Dud- lev B. Deming, Hugh Loughlin and o, M. JorgenSon. Nominations from the floor will also be made at the election meeting.
 The annual dinner of the group will also be held in March. The committee includues Walter Woods, Carl olson, Chauncey B. GoSs, 3d, Clarence Shrader, Peter Fttz- Henry and Merritt Beers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
NIAGARA PUPILS
 TO STAGE DANCE

December 20 has been selected aS the date for tic annual holiday dance of the Niagara university under graduates of Connecticut at Three Cups Inn on the Meriden. WaiIingford Post road, Arrangements will Dc fin charge of Edmund Jefiti- Saitis, John DelbuonO atld George falgue, oil of this citg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-07
Big Christmas Show
 At Hamilton Pavilion
Uncle Harry Club Members of Universal Studio to
 Present Song, Dance Acts at Park

Harry's club that the proceeds from the small admission price will go, to see to it that Waterbury chil- dren who could not otherwise find Santa Claus generous, may have stockings filled just as if they had parents of means.
 The show will start at 2:30 o'clock and parents are urged to be on time so that the thousands expected will be placed and ready when the grand program starts.