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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
Diocesan Pilgrims
 To Visit I lis Holiness
Audience With Pope Among Highlights of Journey to
 American Day. to Be Observed at Lourdes

August 5, will include a solemn torchlight. parade in which all men- bers of the diocesan pilgrimage will join to make the esplanade before the basilica ablaze with thousands of separate flames and produce an effect that has proved the greatest experience of its kind to pilgrims from all over the world.
 The other two days of the stay at Lourdes will be spent in visits to the Grotto for mass and Communion, one mass being celebrated by the leader of the Hartford party. While at the shrine, many of the pilgrims will make the Way of the Cross up the mountainside and also visit the home of St. Bernadette.
 Visit to Vatican
 Although the 41day pilgrimage features the Lourdes shrine and the visit to Rome, which includes an audience with His Holiness the Pope, a number of other cities and points of Catholic interest will be visited. The comprehensive itinerary includes six countries-France, Italy, England, Germany, Switzerland and Holland.
 The 1937 diocesan pilgrimage will be under the spiritual leadership of the Rev. Henry J. O'Brien, president of St. Thomas seminary at Bloom field, Conn. Especially qualified to lead a pilgrimage, Father O'Brieh's designation is n keeping with the policy instituted by Bishop McAu- life in 1883, the year of the first trip.
 The sailing date is set for Saturday, July 24, in the s. s. Champlain, of the French Line, with the return scheduled for Southampton on Thursday, August 26, in the same liner. In addition to the three-day stay at Lourdes, the Hartford pil- grins will remain in Rome, the Eternal City, from August 10 to 13, inclusive.
 Travel
 The arrangements for the fifth annual Hartford Diocesan pilgrim age will again be handled by the Catholic Travel League, with nation al headquarters at 10 East 4Oth street, New York. Inclusive price of $545 for the entire tour has been arranged, and inquiries are being received at the chancery, 134 Farm ington avenue, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27

others, promises to be the biggest event ever sponsored by the Laurel club. The club is made up of news papermen who cover the legislature
 William J. Moriarty, Democrat legislative reporter, is chairman of the invitation committee which presented the only free ticket" to Governor Wilbur L. Cross. Walter R. Brooks of the Republican is a member of the committee on en- tertainment along with MT. Moriarty of the Democrat.
 Joseph T. St. Louis is member of the committee on reception along with other leading demo- cratic leaders of the state of Con- necticut who sometime or other have served as newspapermen n the general assembly. Leonard J. Maloney of New Haven, past na- tional commander of the I'D. asso- citation and now attached to the so- cial security department of the state of Connecticut, is also on the com mittee along with other former newspapermen who have in the past
 covered" the house or senate.
 Among those on the reception committee is former State Senator Albert E. Lavery of Fairfield, now a member of Governor Cross publicity commission. He, at one time, lived in Waterbury. He is now head of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company. MT. Brooks of Waterbury is also a member of the ticket committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27

Although the Moderpization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration expired April 1st, under certain conditions moderniZa- ton work can still be dope to resi- dential properties by means of the Insured Mortgage System of the Federal Housing Administration, according to John F. Gaffey, state director, for Connecticut.
 "The Federal Housing Adminis- tration, MT. Gaffey said, loans no money. It Is simply an insuring of- flee, insuring the loans granted by lending institutions to the owners of residential properties and al- though our activities now are con- fined purely to mortgage insurance it is possible to effect repair and modernization work"
 Simple Requirements
 The condition which must be met, however, are those called for under the Insured Mortgage System refer ring to existing properties; they are very explicit and quite simple.
 The maximum amount of a mort gage loan possible on any residence cannot exceed 80% of its value ap- praised by the Federal Housing Ad- ministration, and this maximum can only be granted under proper neigh borhood, construction and credit conditions of the house and bor- rover. Frequently the maximum amount possible is under the 80% limit but still sufficiently high to permit a good workable margin.
 For example, suppose one of these houses today has an ordinary mort gage on it amounting to about 30 or 40% of its appraised value. It is a good house from the viewpoint of structural appearance and sound- ness; and located in suitable neighborhood. The owner of this property has good credit record and a comfortable income but not much ready cash and he would like to do about $1,O00 worth of altera- tion and repair work.
 Maximum Limit
 Under the above conditions, eff the $l,000 worth of contemplated work, plus the amount of the existing mortgage, is still under the maxi mum limit permitted by the Insured Mortgage system, it is possible to obtain an Insured Mortgage loan for an amount sufficient to pay of the old mortgage and also pay for the repair work
 This is being done frequently" MT. Gaffey said, land the new mort
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
WOMEN CONVENE
 IN TULSA TODAY
Club Delegates Attending Annual Spring Council
 Meeting

Washington, D. C., April 27 - A nation n-wide representation of club women will gather in Tulsa, Okla homa, from April 27 to 30, for the annual Spring Council Meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the largest organization of women in the world. Mrs. Robert Campbell Lawson, president Of the organization and outstanding citi- zen of Tulsa, will preside over the sessions. Delegates will include wo- men from every state ill the unlon and guest speakers of prominence III national affairs. Several hundred representatives are expected to at- tend.
 A protest against President Roose- velt's plan to reorganize the judi ciary will be voiced in resolution, and the program will include de- bate by nationally known states men on this most discussed subject of the year.
 Miss Katharine F. Lenroot, chief of the Children's Bureau in the U. s. Department of Labor, heads the list of distinguished public speakers and characters who are to address the council meeting. Miss I'enroot, appointed to her present position by President Roosevelt in 1854, las long been an authority on matters rela- ting to child welfare. She has lcp- resented the United States at inter- national conferences in Europe, on the Advisory Committee on Social Questions of the League of Nations, and also at two Pan American Child Congresses.
 Ferdinand A. SilcoX, chief ot the forest service in the U. s. Depart ment of Agriculture, will speak on forestry, a subject of deep interest to club women because of the na- tion-wide program of Conservation of Natural Resourves encouraged ny the general federation. As Chief of the Forest Service, a position MT. Silcox has held for the past four years, he is responsible for the ad- ministration of all national forest activities, embracing about l73 mill lion acres of land; ard his exper- fence throughout his B years with the forest service, will bring to the Tulsa meeting one of the best in- formed men on this subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
300 CARS HERE
 CHECKED DAILY
Inspector Lumpkin Says Lane to Remain Open
 Until July "A

An average of 800 cars have been checked every day at the motor vehicle testing lane on Thomaston avenue, according to an announce ment today by Chief Inspector Thomas R. Lumpkin. State statis- ticians had announced that if 300 cars w:e--c tested daily, the estimated 25,O00 to be checked would be han dled smoothly throughout the des- ignated period during which the lane will operate here
 Every day thus far, the 300 mark has been far surpassed. Saturday was the best day since the opening on April 19, with almost 700 cars being tested. The lane will remain open here until July "A, operating each day except Sundays and hol- idays, from the hours 8 a. m. to $ D. m.
 Inspector Lumpkin stated today that despite the poor weather today, about 300 cars had been checked to noon. Of this number 185 passed, and 55 were rejected. The remainder were cars returned for re-checking after having previously rejected. Yes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
BAY STATE BUDGET
 SET AT $7O, 900, GOO

Boston, April 27- CUP) = The states budget for 1887 has been fixed at $70, ,102,030.
 Governor Hurley signed the gen. eral appropriations bill last night, approving all items as enacted by both legislative branches after an unsuccessful senate fight to add $5,000,00O to the public works de- partment item for highways.
 The budget is $2.595.901 less than last years appropriation of $72,- 697, ,931. but supplementary budget reserve fund of $l $50. 900, has been set up by the governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
29 Boy Scouts o--
 Troop Advancements
Thirteen Receive Merit Badges at LOurdes Session and
 10 Similarly HOnOred at Sacred Heart

Walter P. Green and Horald Fitz- gerald, thirteen Scouts were ad- vanced or received merit badges At the district "C" session, held at Sacred Heart school under the di- rection of John c. Bradley and E. w. VanLucaS of the committee, six teen Scouts received awards.
 Troop 13 Host
 Troop 13 of Sacred Heart school was host at the district "C" session and troop 26 of Our Lady of L0urdes Church was host troop at the district ID" meeting.
 The awards are listed as follows.
 District e."
 Second Glass Rank--William Dor an, Charles Nardozzi Harry Leonard, Robert Walker, Thomas McGrath, Robert Ciprianno, Albert Biondi, William ON ell, Robert Doran, Frances Dunn, Robert SolociuS, all of SS. Peter and Paul parish.
 First Class Rank-Thomas Bren- nan, Norman Baril, Sacred Heart parish.
 Merit Badges - Harold Beecher, troop 13, First Aid! Michael Nolan. troop 13, First Aid.
 District 'D"
 Second Class Rank = Benjamin Dezinno, Peter Antonucci, of Our Lady of Lourdes; Walter Norman, Frederick Govain, Harry VanHors- ten, of St. Johns Church; Herbert Hager, John Mayer, of South Fed erated Church.
 First Glass Rank = Edward St. Pean, Henry Morin, of St. Ann's Church; Leonard Lucia, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
 Merit Badges = Gerald Saulnier, troop 15, Woodcarving; Harvey Richardson, troop 19, First Aid.
 Camp Reunion
 It was also announced today at the office that the annual camp reunion would take place this eve- ming at the Second Congregational Church, with a special feature in the line of entertainment to be presented by a group of Wolcott Scouts. David Babson, Henry Don- ohue, who is in charge of arrange ments, and Milton Burial, Jr, chair man of the camp committee, will be present at the dinner and program this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
THOMS REMINDS
 FELLOW SOLONS
Only Six Weeks of Legis- lative Session Are
 Remaining

Hartford, Conn.,, April 27-(UP)- House Minority Leader John D. Thomas, d., Waterbury, impatient to bring the major appropriation and finance bills up for early considera- tion, reminded legislators today that only six weeks remained of the ses- sion land there's still lot to be done"
 Noah Swayne, republican majority leader, who has taken frequent oc- casion to chide the governor for failing to obtain a $4,500, 900 federal grant for building operations, was ready with reply that:
 "The gentleman who has just spoken is not the only one in the state who is wondering about these questions. If he is as much in doubt about what his colleagues upstairs (the senate) are going to do as the governor has, everything will be all right.
 T sat here thinking perhaps with so much time on our hands might write . book about it, but knowing that would be great undertaking thought just a newspaper article might do. Then I realized most people only read the headlines so l scrubbed off 8 few. Here they are:
 Governors great grant proves professors pipe dream.
 'Credulous Cross chaSes fading federal phantom
 Mystery Of the mythical missing millions"
 Swayne chuckled heartily as he read each headline and then stroll led out of the house.
 Passed were bills permitting Sun day vaudeville on local option; re- ducing the public service operator s license fees from $lo to $6: increas- ing salaries of Bridgeport City Court officials! requiring all automobiles to be .equjpt with safety glass after July 1, 1887; permitting towns to acquire property sold for taxes.
 Received on favorable reports and tabled were bills empowering sup erior court judges to appoint an executive secretary for the judicial department, and authorizating the motor vehicles commissioner to re- call licenses of operators under IS years for cause.
 A number of bills providing for white lines on highways were re- tected inasmuch as the state traffic commission already has the author 1ty to mark highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
Market Is Ste0died
 After 4-Day Break
Trading Is Active TOday-SOme SteeIs Show Re-
 COvery-MOtOrs Are Mixed

1-s and a new low; Chrysler 5000 at, III 5-8 up 3-8; Consolidated Edison 37 IA up 1-4: Nesting house Electric 135 up F; Bethlehem Steel 8S IA up %; Case 155 up l.; New York Central 45M up 5-8y General Electric 5l 5-8 up S-8; Kennecott 54 Ia up IA; Anaconda 5000 at B 5-8 up 1-8; and Youngs- town Sheet & Tube 86 1-4 up S-8.
 United States Steel, which lost 5 IA points yesterday, opened 5000 shares at 106 1-4 up l.
 Trading continued active after the opening with prices mixed. American Telephone which opened at a new low at 164 1-4 off 3-4. firmed slightly from the opening. Chrysler extended its gain as did U. s. Steel and General Motors. A long list of other leaders inn proved as shorts covered commit ments made in the previous session when prices were declining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
GOVERNOR GUEST
 OF LAUREL CLUB
Annual GridirOn Dinner to Be Staged in Hartford
 Wednesday Night

Lieut.-Gov. Frank Hayes, Senators Joseph H. Lawlor and George T, Culhane, Representatives John D. Thoms and Daniel J. Mahaney of Waterbury, Representative Martin J. Whalen of Wolcott and Represen- tative Luke Stapleton of Cheshire are among the members of the state legislature from this vicinity who have made reservations to at tend the gridiron dinner of the Laurel Club which takes place on Wednesday night at the Hartford club in Hartford. Governor Wilbur L. Cross will be the guest of honor.
 The "gridiron dinner, depicting the political leaders of the state and the members of the legislature the way in which they are seen by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
Modernization Plan
 Still Effective Here
State Director Gaffey Explains Conditions By Which
 Federal Financial Aid May Be Procured

gage is an easier one to carry. Pay ments on it are made monthly like rent for a definite and prearranged amount so that the property owner knows in advance just how much he will have to pay. These pay ments include not only principal and interest, but also taxes, fire in- surance, mortgage insurance and the service charge. There is noth- ing else to pay on an insured mort gage and they can run for as long as twenty years, without renewal and by the end of that period the mortgage will be completely paid up and the home owned free and clear.
 An insured mortgage gives the borrower 8 feeling of security not possible through most of the other types of mortgages; and further more the borrower finds himself with an improved type of mortgage whose payments are easier to meet and also an improved house, which improvements have been made pos sible and fully paid for by an in- Sured mortgage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
HOPE FOR ROAD
 IS ABANDONED
Final Settlement Claims Against Boston & Vest
 chester Ordered

New Haven, Conn, April 27.-- (UP)--Hope for reorganization, of the New York. Westchester & Bos- ton railroad was abandoned today as a federal court order directed all claims be submitted not later than May 15 for final settlement.
 Judge Carroll c. Hincks com manded Trustee Clinton. L. Barbo to submit to him an order for his sig nature, stating there was mo req sonable expectation of reorgani2a- tion," after finding late yesterday no substantial evidence had been presented that a reorganization could be carried out.
 The WestcheSter is subsidiary of the New Haven railroad which owns 99.61 per cent of the capital stock and which, during the past 20 years. has advanced more than $4O,- 100000 in equipment, loans and in- terest payments. The subsidiary showed culminative deficit of $50,- 100000.
 Commuter residents of. West chester county protested abandon ment of the line and were told by the court their transportation prob lems would be adequately cared for by other available facilities.
 Bardo proposed continuation of the road by reducing rental pay ments to'the New Haven from $377, . 4000 to $5O.000 annually and secur- ing a five year moratorium on real estate taxes. Judge Hincks said there was a remote chance of ob- taining the moratorium and that court-appointed engineers had rec- commended rental payments of $i88,- GOO Q year. To further reduce pay- ments, the court advised would mean depriving New Haven security holders for the benefit of those of the Westchester.
 Judge Hincizs told Emmett Mc- Caffrey, New York, he would enter tain a motion to lift an injunction granted shortly after the road on. tered bankruptcy to prevent the iFi. stItution of suits. Tine motion was expected to be filed later tn the week.
 It was indicated equity receiver ship pr0ccodinss would be started by the Guaranty Trust O.. New York. trustees under the Weaichcsk- CTS nioFfsngt bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27

Special American Day" cere- monies at Lourdes, in which all the members of the fifth annual Hart ford diocesan pilgrimage will par ticipate, have been arranged for August 5, the day following the ar rival of the group at the most re- vered shrine in all Europe.
 The far-famed ceremonies are scheduled to begin on the morning of the first day of the three-day stay at Lourdes, with a procession from the famous grotto to the esplanade and the great square before the Rosary church. It was in the grotto that the Blessed Virgin ap- peared on eighteen distinct occa- sions to the little peasant girl, Ber- nadette, during the winter of 1858.
 Torchlight Parade
 The evening ceremony, also on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
PAGEANT PLANNED
 FOR HALL FRIDAY
Bradleyville School Pri- mary Students to Be
 Featured
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read Telephone 5-0932

Middlebury. April 27.-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McNellis of Porter ave- nue, announce the birth of son, Saturday at St. Marys hospital.
 Model Meeting
 The Parent Teacher association will meet in the new town hall Wednesday at 2:15 o'clock, with the newly elected officers presiding. A model meeting is to be part of the program. Reports from the con- vention held recently in New Haven will be heard. Tea will be served.
 The local successful candidates who passed the examinations given by the Trinity College of Music in Waterbury last week were: Alida Bloodgood, Charlotte Jones, Bcr- nice Rafford, Hazel Townsend, Arlene Beebe, Timothy Nolan, Mar jorie Peterson, Mary Jane Whitbeck, and Marjorie Peterson. The examin- ation in the theory of music will be held June 18th.
 Mrs. Arthur s. Judd, president If the Woman's Missionary society, of the MiGdlebury Congregational church, will attend the annual annual meeting of the Council uf Congregational and Christian Wc- men in New Haven at. the Center church, tomorrow.
 Primary children in Mrs. Roach's room at the Bradlcyville school who will take part in the May day pageant at the town hall. Friday evening at 8 o'clock are: Autumn Leaves" Joan Platt, Concetta F0l- letta, June Beoski. Mildred Llddy and Janice We'll A Halloween scene, witch. Helen Goukas: cats, Ronald Nichols, Donald French. Charles Squires, Leonard Ford, and Pauline Campbell. Winter: Snow man. James Terrell: Wind. Concetta Polletta, and Janice Well. sup- ported by the primary classes.
 In New Jersey
 Mrs. James A. Tyler is visiting her sister. Mrs. Herman Bohl. for a week, at her home in East Orange, ". ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
PATRONS LIST
 OF P. I. A. SET
May Day Entertainment Guests of Baldwin Unit
 Announced
WATERFOWL Correspondent: Agnes COsgrOve
 Phone SIS

Watertown, April 27.-The list of patrons and patronesses for the Baldwin Parent Teachers May Day entertainment follows: MT. and Mrs, Lester Atwood, MT. and Mrs. s. Mo- Lean Buckingham, MT. and Mrs. Harrison Camp, MT. and Mrs. John Cassidy, MT. and Mrs. Alex Camp- bell, MT. and Mrs. Rodney Chase, MT. and Mrs. Allan Curtiss. MT. anG Mrs. Harry Fleischer, MT. and Mrs. Marshall Harvard, MT. and Mrs Barrow Heminway, MT. ard Mrs. Buel Heminway, MT. and Mrs. Mer- ritt Heminway, MT. and Mrs. Gag nan, Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Jackson, Mir. and Mrs. Fletcher Judson, Mi and Mrs. Andrew Kinkel, Mrs. Gil- man Low, Dr. and Mrs. Loveiara, Dr. and Mrs. Heminway Merriman, Mir. and Mrs. Leslie Reims. Mir anc Mrs. Samuel Spaulding.
 Mr. and Mrs. Andre Bodo spent the week end with Mrs. Bodo's par- ents. Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Jarlett of Main street.
 Miss Novella Fischer is spending two weeks vacation with Mrs. Burr ton Calkins of Clearwater. Fla.
 Troops three and four Girl Dc0uts had no meeting yesterday because this week Is vacation week.
 Troop 2 win hold no meeting Thursday for the same reason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27

New York, April 27 = (UP) - The Stock Market steadied today after a four-day break that topped Il points of the industrial average and carried the list to new lows for the year. Bonds made an irregular decline.
 Trading in stocks was active with large blocks appearing. Oils were steady to firm. Some of the steels coppers, rails and utilities made small recoveries. Motors were mixed
 Socony-Vacuum opened 5000 at l81s; Pure Oil 4,000 at 10 5r8 un- changed; General Motors 1000 at 56 l-8 up IA: Packard 2,000 at 9A, of 1-8 and a new low; Common wealth & Southern 4,OOO at 2h oil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27

Final reports from the members of the committee on Scout advance ment of Mattatuck Council, Boy Scouts of America, released today at the local Scout headquarters, re- vealed the fact that twenty-nine Scouts in the Council were advanc- ed last Friday evening at two boards of review held for troops in district ID" and district C." This marks the largest number of advancements that have been made at one time in the local Council for the past several months.
 At the district ID" board of re- view, held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church under the direction of Carl F. Loether, assisted by Raymond E. Snyder, Ef.rry s. Hyde, Vernon Abel,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
Police Searching
 For Young Girls Reported Missing
Teletype Messages Flash Throughout State Toe
 day; Of School Age

Police today sent out tele- type messages to authorities in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts in an effort to locate two girls missing from their homes in this city. Both have gone since last week.
 The missing girls are Rita Duclos, IS, of 89 River street, and Martha Boyle, 13, of AZ Bishop street.
 The Duclos girl has been missing since last Wednesday noon, when she left for St. Ann's school, where she was a student in the. seventh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-27
TWO ALARM FIRE
 CAUSES DAMAGE

New Haven, Conn, April 27-(UP) A two-alarm fire early today caused considerable damage to stock and fixtures in the downtown lei tleman building before it was brought under control.
 Estimates of the damage could not be obtained immediately but was expected to be several thousand dollars. Water damage was consid- erable.
 The fire started on the first floor of the building and mushroomed up- ward. Most damage was done to the Frank Teitleman Store Fixtures es- tablishment and the M. H. Davidson Printing Company.