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The Washington times., 1937-12-17
DR.. DafOe's Kin
Visiting in n. Y,

NEW YORK, Dec. II UN.S.).
The Sister-in-law of DR.. Allan Roy
Dafoe was in town today. Mrs.
Helen Dafoe, Of Toronto, reported
that the quints are "prettier than
ever" and every talented, too.
They sing French songs and
really carry a tune. They speak
French and English" and when
not otherwise engaged they spend
their time in thinking up pranks
to play on their nurses.
When the quints start to school,
Mrs. Dafoe revealed, it will be to
a rural school to be built for all
the children Of the neighborhood.
That is DR.. Dafoe's idea.
The Washington times., 1937-12-17
Bulge Triumphs
In Exhibition

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec.
17.-Donald Bulge, United States
Davis Cup star defeated Adrian
Quist, Anzac star in an exhibition
match here, As, IS, 81, 60.
Gene Mako, Budge's American
travelling companion lost to the
Australian star, Jack Bromich,
13. 6-3, 6-1,
The Washington times., 1937-12-17
CarrillO Chosen
Tourney Marshal

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. II UN.sO.
Leo Carrillo. the noted actor, had
a new honor bestowed upon him
today.
He has been chosen to act as
grand marshal of Pasadena's
Tournament of Roses parade on
New Year Day.
The Washington times., 1937-12-17
TRAVEL TALK

A story of travels in Palestine
and other Eastern countries will
be told by Judge Joseph Fremo-
berg, Assistant United States At
torney General, in talk at Beth
Ell Synagogue at 8:15 o'clock to-
night. Rabbi Aaron Volkman will
officiate,
The Washington times., 1937-12-17

Glass Trains and Autos. Many
People Are Already Used to Living
in Glass Houses, but England Now
Presents the First Transparent Motor
Car and an All Crystal Express Train
the Bathtubs. An illustrated Feature
Page Of The American Weekly. with
Sundays Washington Herald Times.
The Washington times., 1937-12-17
City Health Study
Commences Monday
Specialists From Field Coming to
Give Commissioners Report

In many respects the District Public Health Department COM
pares favoraby with any of the larger cities Assistant
Surgeon General Robert convinced at the outset of
survev of local facilities and needs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
HOGAN PRESIDES
 AT HEARING HERE
Fifteen Aatoists Attend Weekly Session-Sever-
 al Reinstated

Fifteen motor vehicle cases were considered in the local city court Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Com missioner Francis Hogan of the state motor vehicle department and the decisions were announced today.
 Reinstatements were made as follows: Roy E. Benedict, 43 Chest nut avenue, Torrington; Constant Lasky, Bethany road, Beacon Falls, Conn; John 0. Sullivan, 330 East Main street, city; Harold Andrew, le GiHard street, city; John ogden White, 46 Kellogg street, city. De- cisiens were reserved in the cases of Albert segivny, g Stiles street, city, and Anthony G. Mixcus, R. F. D. 1, Torrington.
 Limited licenses were issued to Nicholas Banziuk and Norman O. Oley, 10 Greenhow street, and Will liam K. Loucks, Box 2l3, Lake- vile, Conn. The case of Frank Jud- son, Woodbury, was closed; Edgar Doufford, s Middle street, was al- lowed to keep hk unlimited license as was Wilburt c. Pennington, 1044 South Main street.
 Carl Angelo, 1S Carmody street, street, New Britain, failed to ap- pear. The deputy commissioner re- fused to reinstate Joseph P. Cum ninghain of 35 South View street, charged with tainpering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

Among the speakers of the eve- ming were Joseph Landsman, Pres ident of the Danbury Club, Freder- ick Sewers, president of the Torring- ton Club, Leonard F. Simpson, pres ident of the New Milford Club. Ross Newell. president of the Woodbury club, James J. Petrie, secretary of the Ridgefield club, Raymond C. Rudley, president of the Bethel club, and Robert L. Lagerquist president of the Waterbury club.
 The meeting elected as District Director the secretary of the Water bury club.
 The announcement was made that the next convention of Districts 23-A and B would be held at the Providence Biltmore October .9tlI and 10th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
BUCKLE COMPANY
 RAZES BUILDING

The proposed plan to eliminate sharp corners at South Main street Washington street and Washington avenue was aided today when the Waterbury Buckle Go. began de- molishing 8 portion of its factory building at South Main street and Washington avenue.
 It had been proposed that part of the building be torn down in order to make 1t possible to join Washington street and Washington, avenue as one straight street. At present the two streets run into South Main street at points a short distance apart.
 The street would be so rear ranged that 1t would go through the Buckle company property at the point where the building is being demolished. The company several months ago completed the construc- tio nof new addition at the south end of its property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

Alato. Americana" and "1ll Corriere D'Ametica", which Is raising funds for the erection of a monument irl memory of Guglielno Marconi, ir Washington, D. c.
 A local committee will be formed here following the Marconi memor- ial being held with 8 high mass at the Lady of LUurdes church next Sunday morning at g o'clock. Com 1nelnoration exercises will be contin- ued at the WiIby high school com Inencink at 2:S0 p. m. Commission CT Louis Bria will be master oi ceremonies at the afternoon event. Principal speeches will De delivered by pr. Vinzio Cornito Of New York and Judge Edward Mascolo.
 The Marconi memorial exercises are being held under the auspices of a general by Francesca Maruci commander of the Italian War vet eraf1S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
SWISS SOCIETY
 MEETS TONIGHT

Plans for the Swiss society outing Sunday at Lithuanian grove Wood tick road, will be outlined at 8 meet ing tonight of the committee at the home of Ernest Raymond, Wood- tick road at S:30 o'clock.
 Arrangements have been colnplet- ed for attendance of entertainers from New Jersey and a musical pro- gram is being devised which will include numerous old country songs, some with the characteristic Swiss yodel.
 The chairman of the committee is Alfred R. Drescher and the meIn- bership includes Victor Weyerman, president and treasurer of the Swiss society; Ernest Raymond, Joseph Losser, George zehr. Paul Kiess- ling, John Meire, A. SchwietSer, Constant Adams, A. Scher, and Otto Siebold,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
NEW HAVEN GIRL l HELD BY POLICE

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 1e.--(UP) Helen Williams, 24, was arraigned in police court today on a charge of assault with intent to kill Edward Gray, 32, who Jay in 6 "very, very poor" condition at New Haven hos pital from bullet wound in the chest.
 Tt doesn't look too good for him, " hospital authorities said.
 Police said Miss Williams, also known as Thelma Jones and Thelma Gray, gave herself up last night.
 Her case was continued today until a definite report could be made on Gray's condition.
 Police and witnesses said Miss Will Hams shot the man in the Dixie Lunch early yesterday after an arr gument. They said both had been drinking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
THEATER DRIVE
 HEADS CONVENE
Membership Committee to E Meet This Evening in
 Workshop at s

A meeting of the membership drive workers of the local Civic Thester will be held this evening at . o'clock in the workshop on Leavenwcrth street. 1t was announced today by Charles J. Allen, chairman, and William w. Vosbu1gh, president of the theatey. The team captains for the drive are Arthur Sullivan, Mrs. Bernice Hampson, Miss Betty Wil- son, Miss Mabel Burns, Norman Neale and Frederic Wood.
 . Workers include the following: Marjorie Farley, Tony Rodgers, Rosemary Foley, Edward Kirsch- baum, Mildred Aubrey, Emile Ta- veil, Rita Corden, Margaret Sulli- van, Thomas Colina, Fillmore Leav. enworth, Mrs. William vosburgh, Mollie Cullen, Frances Buchanan, Grace Galley, Mrs. George EeglN- ton, Barbara Stone, Helen Moore, Mrs. Arlene Coffey, Christy Erk, Samuel Meyers, Mrs. Lester Man ming, Julie Atkins, Mrs. Fred Pier pont, Raymond Wood, Edward Wie- gard, Allison Tripp, Oy Roossin. Edward Fox, Marion Rockwell.
 Others are: Mrs. Eric Pape, Betty Blanchard, Louis Morrison, Ger. trtde Meyers. Jack suffa, Marion Finn, Rita quinn, Helen Tyrrell, Mrs. Burton Warmes, Mrs. John 8. P. Castle, Edna Clarke, Gilman Gay, Helen Miner, Robert Conistock, Vir. ginia Herr, Jeanne LeMieux, Mary Largay, Mrs. Miriam Hurlburt, Mrs. H. J. etettbacher, Edward Deliniks. Lorraine Downes, Muriel Schofield, Patricia Kelly, Ellwood Coe, Sylvia Stevenson, and Burt Warren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
EMPLOYMENT HERE
 BEATS NEW HAVEN
PrOportionate Increase Pointed Out By Thomas
 L. Shea Today .'

The local branch of the Connec- tiout State Employment service, di- rected by Thomas I. Shea, was high CT approximately than New Haven during August, according to a list of placements included in the bull letin of the Placement and Unem- ployment Compensation Division of the State Department of Labor and Factory Inspection, released today.
 Bridgeport was exceptionally high this past month and Hartford, from the standpoint of population, was about the sahne as Waterbury.
 Bridgeport is listed with 462 pri- vate placements; Hartford with 38l; f; New Haven with BIO and Waterbury with 303. These placements con- tain the veteran placements, which are not usually segregated from the totals released at the local office each month. Waterbury placed veterans in August, according to the report.
 Included also in the report is an occupational breakdown of the placements made at the local of flee for the Waterbury district.
 In the professional and kindred classification Waterbury placed 3 professional wokrers, o semi-profes- sional workers; o technicians and 1 administrative and supervisory.
 Under Salespeople the local office placed { inside; 2 outside and 3 un- der related service. Under cleri- cal there were 2 machine and non machine placements.
 There were IS in the skilled cate gory and 97 in the semi-skilled. these having been divided into 16 machine and S2 manual. There were Ss unskilled, 26 heavy workers and l2 light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

danger list at the Waterury hospital since the time of her admittance. Her sister, Miss Julia Leary, 45, also an occupant of the second floor, and Henry Rinaldi, 34, who resides on the top floor.
 Skull Fractured
 Hospital authorities today stated that Mrs. Hoskings Is the more seri- ously injured of the three. She suf- fers a fratuEed Skull possible con- cusSion, internal injuries and frac- ture of the ribs. MT. Rinaldi re- ceived 8 possible fracture of the skull, multiple abrasions and lacer- ations of the body and a fractured left wrist. Miss Leary is being treated for multiple abrasions and dissertations of the head and body. She is described as less seriously in- jured.
 Owner Aids
 The accident was investigated by Motor Patrolman William Dwyer who reported that all of the injured were taken immediately to the hos pital by Peter DeCicco, owner of the house and resident of the first floor, John Leary who resides with his sisters, Edward Poudin of 6ls Highland avenue and John Carter or 32 Dosemcnt avenue, and John Griffin of $50 Baldwin street.
 Motor Patrolma1a Dwyer reported that the accident occurred when Mrs. Rinaldi, wife of the injured man, was removing some clothes from a line which was suspended from the third floor veranda to pole in the yard.
 Clothes Tangled
 The clothes had become so tam gled in the ropes that 1t was neces- sary to detach the pulley. MT. Ri- i1aldi fastened a lis1e to the pulley and lowered 1t, to the second floor veranda where Mir. H0skiiigS and Miss Leary were standing to assist him. Mir. Rinaldi held the rope and pulley himself leaned against the rail. He is described as man weiHh-s ing in the neighborhcod of 200 pounds. Mrs. Hcskt1gs assisted him by untwisting the clothes from the ropes and she also took a position against the rail when 1t collapsed. Miss Leary is believed to have been standing close by taking the clothes from her sister and placing then, into a basket. @% <. < x, ss
 After the injured had been re- moved pools of blood were evident In the places where they had land- ed. Remaining evidence of the acci- dent were a. pair of women's house slippers, one mans slipper and shoe.
 Late this afternoon 1t was report sd by officials of the hospital that Mrs. Hoskings condition was about the same, but that she was having breathing, making 1t 1ae- cessary to place her in an oxygen tent. It is reported that her injur- les are too extensive to make possi- ble the taking of x-rays. There is a possibility that she has. a fractured skull, chest and internal injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
DEMOCRATSSTUDY
 CAMPAIGN PLANS
Public Rallies, District Meetings, Radio Broad
 casts, Dinners Arranged

The Democratic party is planning Rn active, aggressive program for the remaining weeks of the city po- htical campaign. Several rallies and public gatherings have already been arranged, and plans for large number of others are being pre- pared. The party will slso present a number of radio programs in sup port of its candidates.
 Campaign plans are belng ar- ranged by Town Chairman John H. Crary. District leaders are submit- ting plans for activities in their re- Spective districts during the cam
 Democrats will climax their cam ; paign with the customary tour of the city the night before election. Candidates will speak at rallies in Brooklyn, on Washington Hill and on lower Baldwin streets. One or two more outdoor rallies the same night may be held.
 Women Democrats will meet to- morrow night at the city hall to or- BoAAS&S 0 OSVoeSA OAuD " ouPpO1U bAIC party's tivket. The Italian Women's Democratic club will sponsor a din- l1er and rally at the Elton next Tuesday night. .. .a.
 Plans are in progress for rallies sponsored by the various racial clubs. Italian, French, Lithuanian, German, Polish Democrats and other groups will hold such events. Col- ored Democrats will also hold 6 vally.
 A dinner and rally will be held At Waverly inn Oct. 3, two days before election. by the Italian Dem pcratic club. This organization will conduct Q number of gatherings. The Young Democrats of Water. bury will do likewise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

of the bank, was arrested in July on the specific charge of embedding 5000 and was released on bonds of like amount. He will be repre- scented by Patrick Healey.
 SaIinardi Brothers
 Frank Salinardi and John Salin- ardi, brothers, are scheduled to ap- pear on charges of breach of the peace. Both are at liberty under bonds following convictions on similar counts in other courts, 1t was reported. Both will be rep resented by Atty. John P. Tobin.
 States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis announced today that he will be at his office at 10 o'clock, daylight saY- ing time, both Saturday, September IS, and Monday, for the purpose of giving counsel for the accused Op- portunity to confer concerning the criminal cases. Judge Edwin o. Dickenson will preside at the pres- ent session and trials are expected to start at 10 o'clock Wednesday, September 22.
 hODDeEy
 Among other cases scheduled for trial Is that of Vincent Stanaitis, 2, of 159 Washington avenue, charged with robbery with violence for an alleged holdup in Waterbury, July %, which netted the defendant 50 cents, according to the testi- mony in city court. Stanaitis is accused of robbing James Leary, of 20 Fourth street, on South Leonard street. Stanaitis was held in bords of $5,000 when bound over from city court. w. w. Gager will appear for Stanaitis.
 Matteo Melacio, 34, of 27 Mitchell avenue, will be tried on the charge of indecent assault on which he was bound over in $500 Obonds from city court. The charge was made after an 11-year old girl told police that the accused allegedly enticed her into the cellar of her home and then paid her ten cents not to tell her parents. J. c. Guolfoile is attorney fin the case. Other Cases
 Other cases scheduled for trial and charges are: Ernest Wilson, in- decent assault; Fred Hyland, auto mobile homicide; Charles Dragon, breaking and entering; Gelono Grella, theft; William c. Butler, using automobile without permission of owner; Frank Cacciano, adultery; James Snyder, breaking and enter ing; Charles Durbish, breaking and entering; Harry Waite, larceny; Richard 0. Britton, wilful injury to public property; Edward Hayes, breach of the peace; Wallace Prince, theft of motor vehicle; Timothy Hanley, using motor vehicle without owners permission; William Pow CTS same; James Moore same; Fran cis McEyoy same; Michael r. Wasko operating motor vehicle while under influence of liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Plan Monument In Memory Of Late M.arcOni

John De Pastino, national com mander of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s. and president of the local Italian
 American Federation of societies and clubs of the Italian Brother hood society, was appointed to the national committee headed by Gen. erose Pope, editor of 'Ill Progressc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
D0n'ts Prescribed
 To Gurrd Against Lnfar1tile Payalvsis

CIeyeland (U,P.) = Parents should De calm, but on their gQafd, during the current opt- break of ihfantile IDAFaISsls, be- Iieveg DF. John A. Te0naey, na- ly-kn0wfi authority 6A cSa-. tagieus diseases.
 He advises parents and cAil- dren:
 Do net drink any water about which there is any question.
 Do not drink milk unless it is pasteufiEed and from . reliable source.
 Do not eat unwash6d fruit or vegetables.
 Beware of unfipe fruit, which is likely to cause an upset stOln- ach.
 Avoid crowds and do not go swimming.
 "A physician should be con- suited at first signs of headache, stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea," Dr. TOOmey said. Greatest damage is dene be- cause most cases come to the at- tentiOn of . physician tOO late. Early diagnosis means early treatment and early treatment means prevention of paralysls."
 Use of the so-called COflvales- cent serum, a serum drawn from the blood of . patient who has recovered from the disease, is the chief method of treatment, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
HITS CAR, BACKS AWAY AND FLIES

Two motorists were notified by police last night to appear in traffic coudt. One is charged with evading responsibility and the other with reckless driving.
 Frank Subach, 2i, of 84 Congress avenue was notified by Sergeant Joseph McEvoy and Motor Patrol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
PROMINENT LIONS IN MEETING HERE
District Leaders Hear Ad- dresses by Visiting Exec
 utives==at Zone Session

A meeting of the presidents, sec- retaries, and delegates of all the clubs in Zone 5, District ABA, of Lions International was held last night at the Hotel Elton, District Governor Philip Rouleau and Depu- ty District Governor Joseph H. Donnelly presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

man Alfred Overton on a charge of evading responsibility. It is alleged
 that he struck a car at Bank and
 Meadow streets shortly after 5 o'clack yesterday afternoon, backed away and fled. The other car was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
p Cases Scheduled
 In Superior Court
Criminal Term Opens at2P M. Today U EmbezzIe.
 ment Case Involving Bank Clerk Heads List

Criminal term of the superior court opens Tuesday at o'clock with twenytwo cases the docket the counts ranging from embezzlement, automobile homicide and theft to indecent assault breach of the peace driving while intoxicated Melville Bennett g. of Cheshire former assistant treasurer of the Waterbury Savings Bank will appear to answer charges of ebezement and false bank
 ing entries The former manager of the Brooklyn branch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

owned by Gordon KesieT, 27, of 6 Pine street.
 Sergeant Charles McWeeney and Motor Patrolman Walter Overton notified Joseph DeMartino, 25, of l59 River street, to appear in court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
CLEAN FALSE TEETH GET RID OF STAINS '.
New Easy Way-No Brushina

New Easy Way -No BPVshing
 s,,evss hlsefsst % stsins. tarnisS. ' tsrtas ,iks magic. Just put false teeth or bridges in . Nlass of water and add Stera.Kleen powder. No messy brushing. Recommended by den- kists = approved by Good Housekeeping. At
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Three Injured When
 Railing Collapses
Highland Avenue WOman's Name Placed on Danger
 List Following Accident Last Evening

Three persons injured two of them seriously, when section of the railing surrounding second floor veranda of three family house at 6S3S5 Highland avenue gave way about SS0 o'clock last night and hurled them to cement walk thirty feet below The injured Mrs Margaret Near) Hoskngs 54 second floor tenement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

| on q charge Of reckless driving. Eo- lice report that DelGartinC coliidtd with a vehicle operated by John Steele Martin. 20, of rynrsi1trs v~en. East Farms. The collision occurred at Union and Mill streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

Leading German cities will
 construct underground automobile roads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-05

Stella zarnick, Rena Bowes, Ger trude Royce, Marie Daury, Margaret Clifone, Yolanda Biarchini, Ruth schulman, Marie Pinto, Tula Exar- har, Doris Darlington, Mildred Wooster, Jacqueline Ermida, Airline ORourke, Mathilde Renaudot, Lu- cille Graves, Anasticia Valenskas, Barbara Garms, Mary Perillo, Betty zibell, Dorothy Cooper.
 The following events were engag- ed in by all, some actively and some as officials:
 Places won by Color Teams
 Sixty Yard Dash, 8 trial heats 6 a final-1st Blue; 2nd Red; 3rd, Or ange; 4th, Green.
 Basketball Far T'hrow-1st, Green, 2nd, Red; 3rd, Red; 4th, Blue.
 Baseball Geagus) Far Throw-1st Green; 2nd, Red; 3rd, Red; 4th, (Orange); Tied Red).
 Summary of team pointS-1st Red, IA; 2nd, Green II; 3rd, Blue, 6; 4th Oarnge, 3.
 60 yard dash 1st, g seconds Blue team.
 Basketball Far Throw (overhand) 160 feet by Green team.
 After the morning spent at the park the girls had a social swim ming party at the Crosby Pool for about a half hour with lunch of to- mato juice, sandwiches and cake served by Crosby girls to all. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-05
GEORGE TRAINOR
 TAKES OVER FIRM
Orkil Electric Co. Sales Staff Assume Agency of
 q. E. Products Here

s. George Trainor and the com plete sales force of the Orkil Elec- tric Co. have taken over the Wa terbury agency for General Electric products, formerly held by the Or- kill Electric Go. The new organiza- tion has moved into the quarters formerly occupied by the other or- ganization at 115 Grand street. MT Trainor will act as president and sales manager of the new firm.
 The men who will constitute the complete sales staff follow: Ray Peffers, Clifford Blakely, Frank Bulk, Frank Dean, Fred Dixon Charles Ferry, Lester Strubell, Ken meth Tullar and Edward Wall. The all-electric kitchen, with mod ern lahor-saving devices for the home, will be emphasized by the Trainor Go. and the cooking school originated by Modern Home Utili- ties and carried on by the Orkil Go. will be continued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-05

Racehorses at Newmarket, Eng land, will be supplied with gas masks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-05

Chairman Edward Goggin of the annual Mothers Day breakfast of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society today announced the speak CTS for the affair which will be held following the 7:30 mass next Sunday. Breakfast will be served in the parish hall.
 Patrick Wallace will be master of ceremonies, and speakers will be Thomas Kelly, executive secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes; Charles AL len, of the Connecticut Light & Power Company, Attorney Vincent Scully, and Rev. Father Gilbert, of Springfield, a member of the Pas sionist order. President Thomas Scadden and Rev. David M. O'Keefe, chaplain, will also speak.
 A new banner, the second pur- chased in the history of the society, will be on view at the breakfast.
 Women of the parish, will be in charge of the service of the break fast will be, Mrs. Martin J. Tehan, Mary Champion, Mary Reilly, Mrs. Frank Bergin, Mrs. Edward Curley, Mrs. Edward Goggin, Mrs. Oscar Stafstrom, Mrs. Joseph Kelly, Mrs. Michael Kelly, Mrs. John Cuddy, Mrs. Katherine Bowes, Mrs. James Conway, Mrs. Chris Braun, Mrs. Frank Malley, Mrs. Charles Earth, Mrs. Pat Wallace, Mrs. Fred Ro- chon, Mrs. Ambrose Scully, Mrs