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The Washington times., 1937-01-09
LaRoe Talks Sunday
On Twice Born Men

Wilbur LaRoe, jr., secretary of
the District of Columbia indeter-
inmate parole board, will discuss
the subject, Twice Born Men," be-
fore the forum of Lincoln Temple
Congregational Church, Sunday at
G, D. m,
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Psychologist Adler
To Lecture Tomorrow

DR.. Alfred Adler, eminent vi
ennese psychologist, will discuss
''The Practice and Theory of In
dividual Psychology" as speaker
in Town Hall of Washington at
the Shoreham Hotel at 3 p. m.
tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

tree for the Green during the week of December i9. At the same time trees will be selected for Washing ton, Waterville and Chase Parks.
 The task of selecting and cutting the tree has always been one of the duties of the park department. The tree for the Green is taken from among the group found about Q mile from the state highway and requires the services of several men to place on a truck. The tree se- lected for the Green represents the personal choice of Superintendent Curtin after thorough inspection has been made surrounding territory.
 Other Christmas plans of the park department include carol singing at the various community locations Cf the city, with a special program by a chorus of 40 or 50 children from Chase Park trained by Miss Mildred Dunne, supervisor.
 The chorus has already been inc Vited to appear Christmas eve at Chase Park, Waterville, St. Mary's and the Waterbury hospitals, Nosre Dame and Sacred Heart convents. Miss Dunn said the group will ap- pear at other locations by invita- tion, and will complete tour of the city at the Green where the general public has been invited to take part in the singing.
 William J. Derwin, assistant sue pervisor of recreation. has completed arrangements with the WPA band to accompany the children on their tour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

within the confines of New Ha. ven county iail, i've young men, ac. cused of wholesale thefts, holdsups and violent robberies during the past month sat today and brooded--. wondering if their escapades had been worth the time and trouble for they admitted that the loot, when split, had only netted each about 906. They readily admitted that by honest end certainly less dangerous practice, they could have netted much more:
 The Accused
 The five are: James r. McQee, 24, of 440 North Main street; Michael Basta, 2i, of B40 North Main street; George 4chuster, 2i, of Middlebury; Joseph Cunningham, 2l, of S6 South View street; and Edward Root, le, of 97 0randview avenue. Each is held In bonds of S6,000, ace cused specifically of. robbery with violence, and awaiting Q January trial in the Waterbury superior court. pT aN
 They were arrested here e week
 
 ago yesterday in Q brilliantly execu- ted coup which was made spectacu- lar by the activity of every member of the detective and vice squads, un- der the personal direction of Police Supt. William J. Roach.
 A process of elimination, guided youths, afforded by victims of the numerous hold-ups, lead to the "break" in the .cAse.
 Confession
 In Q complete confession to Coun- ty Detective Roland c. filling, which fills i60 pages of legal paper, the five have admitted their responsibil- fly for practically oil the hold-ups, automobile thefts, and store breaks committed in nearby towns since November 3, when their crime are gosy was actually launched.
 Practically every one of their hold.ups was planned in the spa. cious lobby of Waterbury's Central Y. M. 0. A., they said, while they were seated inconspicuously in e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
HIVE STUDENTS
 ON HONOR ROLL
Qualify in Various Swim. ming Courses Under Red
 Cross Supervision

Five girl students enrolled in the swimming class of the American Red Cross ct Leavenworth high school were placed on the honor roll dur- ing the past week after they had passed the required tests for pro- flciency in swimming and methods of revival. All, hceotding to Miss Ann L. Meehan, girls physical in. structor at LeaVenworth, arc listed in the junior class. The honorS were received by Misses Ella Will Hams, Mary Hobbie, Laura Seaver, Doris Walker and Margaret Ricci.
 Other excellent swimmers enroll- cd with the class include Margaret Williams, Verna Verpitlot, Eleanor Merriles, Antoinette dierrello, Ann Mihaldo, Elizabeth Nichols, Anna Pawelchek, Rita stollar, Yolanda Desantis, Margaret Yut2ler, Helen Urkevis, Helen Gudonis, Florence Yackel, Shirley Brown, Dorothy Begley, Helen Bohackari, Ethel FitESimons, Doris Fournier, and Vivian Matson.
 Beginners who recently entered the class are the following: Raffaella Cerbaise, Lillian Capaldo, Pearl schilling, Marjorie Matulis, Mildred Pierson, Sue Calvo, Marion Smith, Dorothy Alexander, Mary dransky, Nora LaPage, Jane Kelsey, Sylvia Thomas, Helen Rozufn, June Wright, Doris Charbonneaufi Helen Karch- auskas, Shirley Martone, Elizabeth Schneider, Anna Martinelli, Gather. inc Lucian, Antionette DeSantis, Rita Adams, Hazel Bates, Norma Cucolo, Ruth Dupre, Emily Gaylord, Doris Noakes, Gloria stieler, spiess and Emily Fuller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
POSTAL CENSUS
 FINISHED HERE
Accuracy of Returns on Voluntary Unemployment
 Data Checked Closely

A test census conducted on sev- eral local postal routes to check the accuracy of returns submitted in the voluntary unemployment cen- sus taken last month was completed today. The local routes were among 1,e00 selected routes from all over the country which were thoroughly checked.
 The local check enumeration be- gan Monday. It was conducted by mall carriers and all those on the selected postal routes, from 14 years of age upward, were enumerated The figures secured will be forward ed to Washington, where they will he joined with other check census re0ults and used as Q yardstick for testing the accuracy of the unenl- ployment census Of last month.
 Waterbury's check census was in charge of Postmaster Charles A. Hahin. The routes on which the census were taken were not re. vealed, nor was the postmaster al. lowed to divulge any of the results.
 Meantime, figures of the volun- tary unemployment census have been checked and classified ct the post office here, then sent on to Washington, where they will be filed and studied with similar figures from other communities about the nation. Postmaster Babin did not announce the total number of unemployment census cards which had been rec turned, stating 1t was against postal regulations. However, such figures were given out In other cities about the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

Tn the majority of the gun holdups, 1t was McQee who trained the weapon on the victims and ordered them to "shell out" :,
 In connection with this Detective filling in questioning Mc0ee asked if he carried the gun.
 "Yes," was the immediate answer!
 "Was 1t loaded?" asked tho de- tective.
 "Yes."
 "Is 1t equipped with . safety catch?"
 .Yes, but ! never kept 1t on safety"
 "why was thisp"
 "Just in case needed to use it."
 Escapes Murder
 Under such circumstances, 1t may easily be seen that the five youths might very easily he facing Q Ynur- der charge instead of beng in their present predicaments.
 Among the events to which the youths have confessed are ct least l7 automobile thefts; four store HOLuupSI One BusOl1tlS SbubAOu nUlu~ up; two attempted street hold-ups; and several successful street hold ups. Among the latter were two cases in which parked autoists were victimized. In the perpetration oi the crimes, one man was shot and another was inercilessly slugged.
 Cars were stolen from Danbury Meriden, Naugatuck, Watertown Middlehury, Thomaston, Waterbury and Bristol. Markers from other cars were taken by the gang in their un- successful attempts to escape de- lection.
 First Crime
 The first of the crime series was registered November 3 when Ken- meth Shaw of Woodbury was re- lieved of e sum of money shortly after he had closed gasoline sta- ton which he had been tending dur- ing the day. The station Is located at the bottom of Ben sherman hill
 Then Lou Burkhardt, 70, keeper of another gas station ct Southbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
Medical Treatment Ruled as Evidence of Responsibility
Series Of RobberieS, Hod- Ups Nets FiUe Youths Arrested Here 7he S1nu Of $65 Each

Two Naugatuck stores, the Tar nowslki Hnarket,alic the Moran flower shop were held up, and an attempt was made to rob the paymaster of the T. F. Butterf1eld Inc. of Rubber avenue. Rudolph Hennick, adver- tising manager of the Republican American was relieved of a wallet in Middlebury and Rowland Booth, of l86 Wolcott street experienced the same difnculty, both at gum point.
 A previously untold story is that part of the confession which de- scribes the occasion when @ bullet whizzed into the house of Clinton Blackmer, atop Ben Sherman hill.
 Several of the gang advanced on 0 parked Florida car with inten- tons of robbing the occupants, when suddenly the driver became suspi- cious and drove away. The robbers followed and the chase led up Ben Sherman hill, with the pursuing car finally hooking bumpers with the pursued and the occupants com- manding the other driver to halt. Again McGee was the gun-toter and he attempted to scare the other driver into stopping. It was evident- ly one of his wild shots that struck the Blackmer house. The Florida car finally escaped.
 Facing Trial
 When the Ave are arraigned in superior court in January they will be charged with the entire slate of offenses which they committed within New Haven county. States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and his assistant, William B. Fitzgerald, to- gether with County Detective filling are at present working on the num- erous angles of the offenses.
 At the start they found that like other desperadoes, one of the youths found delight in saving newspaper clippings of his escapades and gun hold-ups. The same youth had even acquired Q "moll," and made no effort to conceal the fact from in- vestigating officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
Colonial AvenueM Man
 Held For High Court
Reginald Sherman Bound Over Under $500 Bonds on Embezzlement Charge George Gets Continuance

Reginald Sherman, 33. of 163 Colonial avenue, was bound over to superior court under bonds of $500 when arraigned in city court today on Q charge of embezzlement. The charge includes i3 counts, involving more than $20o, the court was told today. All offenses were against the United Radio Supply.
 Donald sabia, a, of IS Bronson street, Tony Communale, 30, of l64 Hill street; John Capani1o, 3S, of l5a Circular avenue and Leonard Loyal 10 25, of { Hopkins street, were granted discharges on counts of intoxication and breach of the peace.
 Winfred Lynch, 20, of Spencer avenue and Robert Marshall, l9, of Bl Catherine avenue, charged with theft from 0 car, paid $5 for nolleS. Police said the articles stolen in- cluded tools.
 William George, 24, of 262 Meri. den road, charged with driving e truck on Chase Parkway, was giv- on a continuance to Monday. Sim. liar continuance was given P. Ono- freo, 2e, of i7 Gilbert street, charg- cd with passing Q red light.
 A nolie was granted Vincent Ber- gin, ,24, of l098 East Main street, charged wit hviolation of the rules of the road. Donald Geddes, of Putnam, Conn.,, charged with non support, was given c continuance to December Il.
 Ray Chester, 26, of 1l6 Walnut street, charged with evading re- sponsihilitity on November {, was given continuance to December 13, A witness Is to be arrested and brought to court.
 Raymond Rompre, i9, of 422 Pied mont street, charged with violation of the rule of the road was given q continuance to Monday. Michael A. Ciano, 27, of 75 Clairmont avenue, charged with operating while under the influence of liquor was given a continuance to December l3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

New Haven, did not present Q claim within c year, the insurance company contended although the company paid the specialist who performed an operation for hernia.
 Unloading Cotton !.
 CarraYlo was employed by David H., and Edward l. Levine, doing business as the Levine Bedding company and the New Haven Quilt and Pad company on July 16, l9S6. With another employe he was en- gagged in unloading cotton bales.
 The other employe, 50 the testi- mony at two hearings in October and November this year ran, ale lowed the bale to slip and threw the entire load of approximately 60o pounds onto Carraao. This weight caused Carrano to have a hernia and he was immediately seized with great pain, taken to his home and the family doctor called.
 The latter called c specialist who had the youth taken to Q hospital and then operated. He called the employers and one of them told the specialist to "give the lad the best of care" The employer reported that the American Mutual Liability Insurance company was the insurer
 Question Responsibility
 While the insurance company had paid the doctors fee, they ques- toned whether the fact of no claim for compensation within Q year made this claim allowable by the employe. This, Commissioner Lynch acting in the Third District, found to be the case by the amendment which is to the eifect, that furnish ing of medical attention by the ems ployer takes the place Of the hline of e claim.
 The Insurance company had of. cred that inasmuch as the operation by the specialist had taken place be- fore the doctor talked with the ei11- ployer, this did not constitute med ical. attention as substitute foi presenting e claim. The cornI1ais. siouer ruled, however, that inas. much as 1t was c direct case oi hernia, that the claimant immedi- ately stopped work, was taken te his home and thereafter to the hos pital where the operation was per- formed in an emergency, this dic constitute medical attention with in the meaning of the amendment and the statute.
 Martin E. Qorrnley, of New Havef appeared for the claimant and Ar. thur B. O'Keefe for the respondent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

Veteran officers were reelected at last nights meeting of he Lithuanian Citizens Political Club at Venta Hall, 103 Green street. Plans were formulated for the 46th anniversary and banquet or the club Saturday evening, Janu- ary 18th.
 William Jokubonis was retained as president and on January ist will begin his i2th successive term in office. Others on the slate include Paul Poskas, vice-presi- dent: John Deliniks, treasurer; Matthew vosyllus. financial sec" retary; Joseph Tomasaitis, re- cording secretary; Alec Steponai- tis, assistant financial secretary: and Joseph strazauskas. assistant treasurer.
 Trustees of the organization comprise Constant Romanauskas and Joseph Strazauskas. John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
WALTER ZANAVICH
 GIVEN DISCHARGE
Sergeant Doubts Drayer Ave. Man Under Influ.
 ence of Liquor

Because Sergeant William Feeley seriously doubted that Walter Zan- avich, 20, of i03 Drayer avenue was under the influence of liquor when he was booked at headquar- ters, the accused was granted e dis. charge in city court today by Judge John P. Mcdrath. He was arrested November i3 by Motor Patrolmen Thomas Phalen and John Walsh on the charge of operating while under the influence when they stopped his car on the Naugatuck road.
 Sergeant Feeley said zanavlch had been drinking, but that he walked alright and that he talked In ordinary manner Attorney Al. bert Bronsky appearing for the ac- cused said the road was slippery and that caused the driver to swerve and almost strike the po- lice car operated by the arresting policemen.
 Zanavich did not even have to take the stand in his defense, Judge McQrath said he would give the youth the benefit of the doubt and discharged him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
JAPANESE ADVANCE

Shanghai. Dec. E(UP)-Japan. ese advance units have smashed their way to within 35 miles of Man. king, @ Japanese army spokesman asserted today.
 Plans for q general offensive against Nanking were being made by the Japanese high command, the spokesman added, and 1t will be started as soon as supplies and re- Inducements are brought up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

VA A1SA0S1VAOAAe
 The attitude of the superin- tendent indicates that the local de- partment is mildly concerned over this surprising turn of events.
 Dr. Condon emphasized yesterday that prosecution of such parents who kept their children from at- tending classes in the schools to which they have been changed, will take place shortly.
 Plans Progressing
 Undaunted by this threatened court action, leaders of the movement for Monday nights mass meeting continued to approach oil parents of the old Croft-Clayk district in on effort to have the attendance aS large as possible. one of the peti. tioners said today that the group will cling to It's hopes that the board of education will find some means for the children other than their recent decision to send them to other build- ings which in many instances are a long distance from their homes. The petition claims this distance !s unreasonable.
 When asked what would eventual. iy happen should the state board of education investigate the transfers as c result of the forthcoming reso- lution to Dc presented by parents, pr. Condon retained his character. istic as Q man of few words with the reply nothing"
 State Law
 Chapter s, section ? of the rules and regulations of the board of edu. cation reads that: Children must attend the school located in the dis. trict in which they live. Exceptions may be made by the board, by ma jority vote. In cases of overcrowd. ing and in matters of discipline; otherwise only by unanimous con- sent.
 "Children subject to transfer sub- seuuent to May 1st may be trans ferred immediately or ct the end Of the school year, according to the wishes of the parents or guardian"
 At a meeting of the Board Of Com missioners on last Monday Chair man John Walsh pointed out that in this case the transfers were made to eliminate overcrowding of Leav:. enworth high school which at the time occupies part of the Croft Clark building, the case being an exception, the board had acted With in its authority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

Deliniks and Paul Poskas. consti- ute the citizens committee; An- thony Dzimidas, William Gre blunas and Thomas Visockis, sick visiting committee: and Joseph Strazauskas, building superin- tendent.
 Matthew vosylius has been named chairman of the banquet committee on arrangements, as- sisted by Anthony Lazdauskas, Stanley Voketaitls, John YeSule- vicius and Madzislovas Okolivicius.
 The program for the event will begin at e:30 o'clock with dancing 7 to the music of the Merry Makers orchestra, followed at lO:3O o'clock by the grand march. Supper prepared by Caterer John Archie and his staff will be served in the lower hall at II o'clock after which many prominent speak CTS will be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

was shot in the hip as he warded of the youths in their attempt to hold him up. Mcdee has admitted that he yielded the gun on that oc- casion.
 Tn rapid succession the quintet has admitted taking part in the attack on Robert Betts of IS Johnson street, which took place on South View street after Cunningham had signalled from his home that Belts had just left. Betts, an insurance man, was slugged with a monkey wrench, and even now is in @ crit- ical condition. McGee has admitted yielding the wrench.
 Bristol also lay in the path of the quintet and they relieved the Trella Grocery store of $50 on one occa- sion. At the same time they took $2 from woman customer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04

Several of the officers are from Waterbury, including, National Commander John De PaStiiio, National Adjutant Angelo Posse7 mato, National Judge Advocate Frederick w. Palomba, National Committeeman Domenick Jarnele, and National Chairman of the Finance Committee Paul Puzzc, Miss Dora Deschino is chairman of the Auxiliary activities.
 The activities of the organizar ton have extended into several additional states since the last convention.
 The local post headed by Com- naander Michael Giordano Is plan- ming Q Christmas party. It also voted to contribute to the welfare fund for gifts to the Newingtots hospital for veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
CLAUDIA BURRELL
 DIRECTS PROGRAM

Campus Town 1nn," an enter- tainment given last night by the Girls Friendly society Of St. Johns Episcopal church at the parish house, attracted c capacity attend. ance. The show which was pleasing throughout was given under the di- rection of Claudia Burrell. Assistant directors were Lynnette Bowen, and Grace Holman.
 Included among the principals of the cast were Olive McMananiy, Barbara Holman, Corinne Raignier, Shirley Peters, Betty Carroll, Mary Richmond, Marie Pinto, Grace Holl. man, Harriet Edelberg, Marjorie Kanny, and Mary Baker.
 Members of the chorus were Dorothy Kettell, Marie Hansen, Jeannette Raymond, Race doffred, Ann 0ugiiotti, Annabelle Austin, May Boilers, Marie Creaven, Eleanor Evans, Rita Crane, Mary Qarafolo, Muriei Slater, Eleanor Kishonis, and Kay Boilers.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
BUNKER HILL MEN PLAN GYM EXERCISES

0ymnastic exercises VI follow the regular monthly meeting of the Mems league of Bunker Hill Monday night at 6 o'clock at the Bunker Hill Congregational church. During she business meeting plans will be 1olnpleted for Q Dutch supper next Thursday night. After the meeting members will adjourn to the gym- nasiun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
ELEPHANTS HAVE
 VERY CLOSE CALL

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 4.-(UP).-- Three trained elephants, Tillie, Jen- nie and Myrtle of Elks' circus, were endangered but escaped injury last night when an over-heated wheel fired their trailer truck enroute from Chatham, N. r., to Portland. Me.
 The elephants were led out by attendants while ilremen extin- guished the blaze. Later the pachy- derms were housed in the garage where the trailer was repaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
SCOUTS PROMOTE {
 FOUR AT FARLEY
First Congregational Re- view Board Advances,
 Boys Last Night

Four boys were advanced to sec. class scouts at Q district board of review meeting last night at the quarters of troop % of the First Congregational church. Those ad- yanced were Richard Spellman, troop 2 of the Second Congrega- tional church; William Gaughan, troop 9, American Legion; Arnold Smith and Alvin R. Main Of troop 22, First Congregational church.
 The exercises were conducted py Harold c. Manning and Walton Smith of the district committee on scout advancement.
 District B will hold board of review Monday night at the head quarters of troop 10 of the First Lutheran church. Several additional disbursements will be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
states Attorney

Sttsteb AtVVEueS
 corner, among youths of their own ages.
 Portions of the confessions are fully as gripping and hair-raising as any dime-detective novel, and more Interesting in their reality.
 Borrowed 1S Gents
 And yet 30 poor were these would- be racketeers that on one occasion when they desired to take 0 ride to Naugatuck to "get the lay of the land" in @ prospective hold-up, one of the leaders of the gang had to borrow fifteen cents with which to buy gallon of gasoline for Gun. ningham's car.
 The confessions practically con. vince the police that McGee was the guiding power, seconded by Schus. ter, with Root as Q third lieutenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
PATRICK CRIBBON
 GIVEN DISCHARGE

Patrick GribbOn. 52 of il Chest nut avenue. local lumberman, was granted discharge in city court to- day when arraigned on a charge Of passing red light
 He was arrested several weeks ago and when brought to court said that he could prove he had not passed the light. Today lie brought another witness to court. who said he was through the intersection when the light changed. and Judge McGrath ordered the discharge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-04
CURTIN TO PICK
 TREE FOR GREEN
Inspection of Pine Forest at Wigwam Reservoir
 Before Selection

ofilclals Of the park department directed by Superintendent James J. Curtin, made plans today for an inspection of the fine forest ct Wig waIn reservoir to select e Christmas