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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
OBITUARY

I. Pierce assistant business mana ger of The Republican and The American; three daughters, Mrs. Jesse Fowler and Mrs. ora Q. wheaton, both of New Haven ana Mrs. Waiter Bray, of this city; i've grandchildren and three great' grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held to" morrow afternoon at the home Burial will be in Pierce Hollow cem- etery, South Britain.
 CONWAY-Mrs. Grace E. Conway wife of Lloyd Conway died ct her home on Baldwin street extension this morning after c long illness. She was born in HaVerstraW, N. Y. but had been Q resident of this city for i2 years, residing oil of that time in the South Waterbury district.
 Besides her husband she is sur- vived by her parents, MT. and Mrs. Elward Montrose four brothers, John, Kenneth, Irving and Wendell Montrose all of this city and one sister, Mrs. John Rumpler of Eliza beth, N, J.
 The funeral will be held on We'd nesday morning at 8;ib o'clock from the home to St. Francis Xaviers church where 6 solemn mass Of re. quiem will be celebrated at Q O. clock. Burial will be in new St. Joe seph's cemetery.
 JURGAITIS-Mrs. Mary Jurgaitis of 8 Long Hill road died this morn. ing at the Waterbury hospital after Q long illness.
 She is survived by two sons, elf. ford and Peter; her mother, Mrs, Mary Mitchell; two brothers, Ed ward and Albert echelevitz: three sisters, Mrs. Irene druzas, Mrs, LII. Han Mitchell and Mrs. Elvira Kel. Illus.
 The funeral will be held from the home of her mother, ei2 North Main street on Wednesday morning at e:ib o'clock to St, joseph's church where 6 solemn mass Of requiem will be celebrated at 0 o'clock Burial will be in Calvary cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

Waterville, July 24e-It was with saddened hearts that many friends gathered today for the funeral Of Mrs. Margaret Carney who died at her home on Homer street, Friday afternoon. The funeral was held from the home this morning ct 8:ib o'clock, to St. Michael's church where e solemn high mass was cel- ebrated at Q o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The scene was for different from the one originally planned to take place in the same place and the Identical hour, because today. Hel- on Carney, daughter of Mrs. Carney was to have become the bride of Emil MadeauX, son of Mrs. Marie Madeaux of Oakville. Many plans had been made, and parties given in compliment to Miss Carney, be- cause of her coming marriage, but oil bridal finery was replaced by mourning and the guests who were to have witnessed Q joyous eere- mony, instead attended Q service marked by sadness and grief,
 William Moore of Driggs street who Is . patient at st, Mary's hes- pitai because of Q broken hip by . fall at his home recently has im- prover greatly,
 Finish Vacation
 MT. and Mrs. Sidney Henehel and children of Thomaston avenue re. turned last night from few days vacation spent ct Lake WNramaug'
 MT. and Mrs James McArdle and son Jimmy, of Thomaston avenue have been spending several days with MT. and Mrs. Joseph McArdle of Driggs street, who are vacation ing at Saybrook.
 Joseph c. Rozint of Naugatuck whose marriage to Miss Christine A. Calvin of Watervile will be an event of August 0, will bc honored
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

McGARTY--patrick Henry Me- darty, of 20 Wilson street, died yes- terday morning ct the New Haven hospital after c brief illness. He had been employed by the New Haven road for many years and was 0 member of the Brotherhood of Rail- road Trainmen and the Loyal Order of Moose.
 MT. Mcdarty is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane K. Medarty; two sons, Leonard and Edward Mcoarty of this city; daughter, Mrs. Ed- ward Bevans, of this city; three brothers, Daniel, Thomas and Peter, oil of New York; and c sister, Mrs Thomas Phillips, also of New York
 The funeral will be held toinor- row morning ct 0.S0 o'clock from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 26 Central avenue, to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament where c solemn high mass will be celebrated ct 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Gal. vary cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 WALSH-Frederick Walsh, 2e, Of New York, died there Saturday aft- ernoon after 0 brief illness. He iS survived by his father, Thomas, of this city; three brothers, John F., of the Waterbury police force, Dan iel and Thomas, Jr, both of this city, and two sisters, Mrs Hugh MeCabe, of Waterbury, and Miss Helen Walsh, of New Haven.
 The funeral will Do held from the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny, 2b Central avenue, tomorrow morn Ing at e:30 o'clock to the Church Of sS. Peter and Paul, where nmss will Do celebrated ct 0 o'clock. Bur ial will Do in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 sLEKIS-John slekis, of 400 Park road, died Saturday night ct St, Mary's hospital after Q brief Illness. He was 6 native of Lithuania and came to this city 70 years ago, For the past 3e years he has been eIn. pioyed in the American Brass Go.
 He iS survived by his wife, Apolo. nia; three sons, Paul, Walter and Norbert; c daughter, Constance, all of this city; e brother, Peter, of New York; and c sister, Catherine, Of Lithuania.
 The funeral will be held from the Deliniks funeral home, i7 Congress avenue tomorrow morning ct 8;46 o'clock to St. Joseph's church, where mass will be celebrated at 0 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 K0KsTAS-Anthony Kokstas, a, died saturay evening At his home 847 North Riverside street as the result of heart attack He was c World War veteran having been member of Company L of the 30th Infantry. MT. Kokstas enlisted April 26, 1918 in Naugatuck and was dis charged on August Il, 1919.
 Military funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at e:4o o'clock from ths Deliniks funeral home, l7 Congress avenue to St. Jo- seph's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated ct 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 PIERCE - Mrs. Alice (Butler) Pierce, 76 widow of Charles B. Pierce, died at the home of her Mrs. Walter Bray, l6l Chestnut avenue, late Saturday night after a long illness. She was born Oct. 6, l86L, in Lunenbury, Nova Scotia, and came to South | Britain about 1880, living in the Pierce Hollow section, named for her husbands family. Tn 1923 she moved to Waterbury to live with her daughter.
 She is survived by a son, Edwin | -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs, Hattie W. El. lIott was held this afternoon at o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev r. Leroy Crosby, pastor of the South Federated church, ofileiating Burial was in old Pine Grove ceEne- tery
 The military funeral Of Herman DelhauSe was held Saturday morning from the Belleville Funer- al Home to St. Anns church where . solemn high mass was cele. brated by Rev. Ubald Laurion, as. sisted by Rev. Bertrand Parent, deacon, and Rev. E. A, Lamon- tagne, Sub-deaeon, Marcel Dou- eette sang Pie Jesu" at the of- fertory "star spangied Banner" after Mass and schuster'S Fare. well" at the receSsional. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with Father Laurion conducting commit- tai services. The American Legion conducted military services includ. ing the playing Of the Church Call" before mass and "Taps" ct the burial by Bugler Saunders, Bearers were Peter Kelly, AlphonSo Budris, Ar- thur Berube, James Oliver, Michael Cartini and Alfred Foell. The mili- tary detail in charge of Sergeant Byron, included sergeants Perotti and Feero, Corporal Monnerat and Privates Mature, Bagley and Her. mann,
 The funeral Of Miss Elizabeth Lyons was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, Saturday morning to the church of SS, Peter and Paul, where mass was celebrated by Rev. James Woods. Burial was in old St. Jo- seph's cemetery with committal services by Rev. Thomas P. Mul- cahy, Bearers were Edward ODon- nell, Daniel, William and Joseph Sullivan, George Higgins and The odore Fitzgerald.
 @hS auAaSAuA VI MIo' MdEBdEet Carney was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home on Homer street to St. Michael's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Michael F. Heating assisted by Rev. Peter Daly and Rev. Joseph Mur- phy. A special program of music was rendered by Miss Winifred De- laney, organist. Burial was in old St Josephs cemetery with committai services by Father Daly. The pall.. bearers were: Daniel Sullivan. George Heckleman, John Lynch, John Mirfield, Charles Geedo and Edward LaChance. The Ladies Aid of St. Michaels parish attended in a body,
 The funeral of Mrs. John Fran ceschino was held Saturday morning at o'clock from the home, 2l Railroad Hill street to the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, where solemn high mass was cel- ebrated by Rev. Joseph Murphy, as- sisted by Rev. Patrick Flynn, dea- con, and Rev. Patrick Donnelly, sub-deacon. Father Flynn conduct ed the committal service at Calvary cemetery. Bearers were Angelo Fer ruccio. Fred Gurrette, Antonio Cic- carelli, Joseph Sofia, Santo Ales- sandro and James Aldorosi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
THREE OF NINE
 BOYS IN PRISON

Montgomery, Ala, July 26.--(uP) --Three of the nine "Scottshoro boys" donned prison garments to- day to serve long terms for al- legedly participating in 0 mass at- tack on two white girl hoboes.
 The youths were Charlie Weens, Andy Wright and Ozie Powell, Weems and Wright were sentenced to 75 and 0o-year terms respectively. Powell who pleaded guilty to q charge of assault with intent to Kill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
LOCAL BOY HURT,
 CYCLE HTS CAR
George Karas in Saratoga Hospital in New York
 After Crash
fananlnl to md pemoerAtl

Saratoga Springs, N. r., July % --Ceorge Karas, ie, Grove court waterbury, Conn, is in the saratogl hospital suffering e lacerated leHt foot, fracture of the left foot and abrasions of the right knee, left lel and chin as the result of ah accident on the Saratoga Lake road Just south of Alsavors store last evening
 Roderick L. Burton of Spring street, Schuyierville, was driving his cor north when KarAs, who was operating Q motorcycle and was travelling south pulled Up between him and Q sedan travelling south, owned and driven by James ConEaors, eos Broadway, Saratoga.
 Durtons left front tire blew and Karas collided with left front fend- CT of the machine and was thrown to the road. Karas was taken to the hospital by Coanors.
 At the home Of his parents, Mir and Mrs. John Karas, 1t was report ed today that he was visiting an aunt, Mrs. Helen Mabb ct Saratoga,
 A friend, John etandardSky of Saratoga Springs who was riding with Karas when he was injured, was unhurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
BOY HELD FOR THEFT OF CAR
Joseph BanacCessas Was Nabbed After Chase
 About North End

Arrested last night after Q chase throughout the North Square, Joe seph Banaccessas, 20, of 2l River street was being questioned today at police headquarters, in connec- ton with the alleged theft of an au- tomobile from 0 garage in that sec" ton.
 Motor Patrolmen Joseph Phelan and James Wagner placed Banac. ceSsas under arrest on Q charge ot suspicion shortly after Il o'clock last night, after Q chase that lasted about IS minutes. They first spotted him on North Elm street sitting or the curbing, and he immediately took to his heels, running along Clock avenue, and through back ways to North Square, Ofilcer Phel' on chased him on foot, and left Of" fieer Wagner to chase with the squad car. By communicating an- other car, ofiicer Phelan maneuv- cred Into position for the arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
BRASS DELEGATES
 GOING TO DENVER
Two to Be Selected To. morrow to Represent
 Waterbury in West

Announcement of the two dele- gates from the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, local CIO affiliate, who will represent the local outfit at the national session of the Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers union in Denver, Colorado next month Will be made tomorrow. 1t was stated at the union office today.
 The members ot the ballot com mittee will receive votes al. day to- day on the five members of the union who have been nominated to represent the Brass Workers union.
 Those who have been nominated are: John J. Driscoll, William Felt man, Ralph Paul, Louis 0. Willard Jr., and Charles O'Connor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
ELEANOR CRARY
 BEGINS NEW JOB

Hleanor II. Crary, daughter of John II. Crary, chairman Of the democratic town committee, today commenced her duties as steno- granher in the office of the local deputy sheriffs. The office is To- cated in the county court house building.
 Miss Crary succeeds Mrs. Arthur Smith, now @ resident of Nauga- tuck. Mrs. Smith is the former Marjorie Bowling, and had been in the deputy sheriffs' office for the past two and one half years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
Mrs. Margaret Carney
 Buried This Morning
Daughters Marriage Postponed Roznt to
 Be Honored at Testimonial Thursday
WATERVlLLE Mrs R. W. Henion-l7ss Thomaston Ave-TeL S-Sae2

ct Elks' hall, Waterbury, Thursday evening, July 90, by the members of the Chase Brass & Copper company, where MT. Rozint is employed. Dan- iel M. Sullivan is the Waterbury chairman and Raymond J. Goggins the Naugatuck chairman in charge of plans for the dinner,
 Fish Bite We'll
 Peter Wells of ,Thomaston avenue and Harry Hoetke of Fairmount, en- joyed e day of fishing ct Lake War; amaug Saturday md displayed Q very fine catch of perch, bull heads bass and eels.
 MT, and Mrs. Gordon McQuarrie and family of Sheffield street left Saturday for 0 vacation at 0 camp located on 0 fishing stream in the northern part of Vermont.
 MT, and Mrs. David Mcqueen of Thomaston avenue and Mrs. Dorothy Dickson of Thomaston left Saturday for c weeks vacation, visiting rela- tiveS in Detroit.
 Miss Janet Brodie of Manvllle street has returned from c vacation spent with relatives in Woleott.
 Hot Dog Roast
 A picnic and weenie roast will be held at the home of Mrs. Edward Brown of 3li Boyden street, Wa terville, at 6 o'clock Friday, July 90, for the benefit of St. Paul'S M, Y, church. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Lewis Sage arc in charge. The committee has arranged program of games to follow the picnic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

e deputy sheriff during an attempt. cd jail break, was sentenced to % years.
 The death sentence was imposed upon Clarence Norris, Haywood Patterson, three times sentenced to death, had his penalty reduced to a 7b.year prison term. Four of the boys were freed--Olinn Montgomery, Willie Roberson, Eugene Williams and Roy Wright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
WILL OF DIR MARTIN

New Britain, Conn, July 2e--(Up) -The will of pr. John D. Martin, prominent local physician who died of c heart attack two weeks ago, today set up 0 $lo,ooo trust fund for his daughter, Sister Mary Eleanor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

After spending the past two weeks with quartermaster depart- snent units Campaigning through New Hampshlre and Maine with . few days at Camp DeveflB for cd. ditlonal experiences, Lieutenant deorge Scott of this city returned today for more peaceful pursuit of selling insurance. Lieutenant Colonel Bonnet Bronson, LIcuten- ant Nelson Richardson. and Ralph Munger were other Waterbufians assigned to active summer duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

Patterson, N. j., . nun.
 Mir. Martins estate was valued ct Sbo,0oo. Equal portions were left to three other children, Edward J, Martin, Garden City, L. T.. RomonS Martin, and Mrs. Margaret Dunn both of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

W Orders issued recently by Gen
 eral William Y. Ladd of the Con z nectlcut National Guard stated
 that William J. St, John, ser- sAs gcant in Co. F of the l02nd in- fantry, had been appointed . sec- \. ond lieutenant, Joseph Wolfe, sec-
 Ond lieutenant Is expected to be sr examined soon for the position of first lieutenant, this vacancy hav- ling been caused by transfer of ' lieutenant Grover Baldwin to in- ; active service. MT. Baldwin, now in the service of the Seovlll com ss pany, Is . former local news spaperman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

type automatic pistols similar to the one police believe killed Dr. Web- ster. The man, who said he was George Leon of (l5 East 26th St.) New York city, said he had found the guns beneath a billboard. He denied. all connection with the mur- der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
MASSES

KEEFE-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Tues.
 day morning at 7:30 o'clock, at st. Francis Xavier's Church, for the reposo of the soul of the late John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
Judge Lenient With
 Wilson Street Man
Leone Andria Fined $50, But Has Total Reunited Due O Other Heavy Financial Burden; Oldest Traffic Case

The oldest case on the docket of traffic court was dis posed of this morning when Judge Edward Mascoo imposed fine of $50 on Leone Andria 4 of 684 Wilson street and later remtted it stating the already burdened with enough trouble
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

No matter how many quills a porcupine loses in battle, he never is found unarmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26
Victors In Six-Year Scottsboro Battle

Williams Montgomery
 Freedom after six long years rec warded the battle waged on be- half of the four ScottsbOrO case negroes above-olen Montgom- cry, Willie Roberson, Eugene VII. Hams and Roy Wrlght--all twice sentenced to die when convicted of attacking two white women. The state announced at their trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-26

Miss Janet Brodie of Manvllle street has returned from c vacation spent with relatives in Woleott,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-13
Jack Curley Knew How to Live
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-13
KOSINSKI FIRST IN BRISTOL GOLF MEET

Bristol, Conn.,, July l3.-(UP)- Shooting the last nine holes in 20 strokes, Tony Kosinski, Bridgeport, state amateur champion, won the Bristol Open at the Chippanee Country club yesterday with a 36- hole score of l39.
 The tow-h aded down. state youngster went out In 73 and then came home with 0 blazing 66 to lead Jim Turnesa, Louisquisset, by four strokes. Turnesa had l43 and did Stan Parzick, Wilbraham.
 Others near the top of the field were George Seibert, Wampanoag, l46: Jimmy Martucci, Avon, l47; J. J. Geoghegan, Highland, l47; Henry Gerardi, Indian Hill, i47; and Matt zwolak, Chippanee, i4S.
 All but KosinSki and zwolak arc pros.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-13
Chicago Cubs Hold Fast To Leadership
MRS. 6. 6. WARE
 GOLF MEDALIST
Philadelphian Scores Sl at ShenOcOssett; Mau.
 reen Ofcutt Hits S7

Eastern Point Conn, July lS.-- (Up)-Sixteen women golfers teed of today in the opening match play of the 18th annual shenecossett women's invitation tournament, with Mrs. olenna Collett Ware, philadel- phia holding the medal,
 Seven times winner of the 0ris- wold trophy, embelmatic of the shenecossett championship, Mrs. Ware shot on 0i yesterday over le rain- -drenched holes.
 Her nearest competitor was dee lending champion Miss Jean Bauer, Providence, who had an 84.
 Maureen Orcutt, Englewood, N. J., back in the tournament after an ab- sence of seven years, shot an 87.
 Other high scorers were: Helen Warehouse, Providence, 85; Bette Warehouse, Providence, 86: Mrs. M. L. Hit, New York, 87; Virginia Gull foyle, Syracuse, 88; Mary Fine, Scranton, Pa, 80; Mrs. Fred K. Davis, Providence, 80.
 Mrs. Ware will tackle Mrs. R. II. Powers, New London, in her first match, while Miss Bauer will meet Virginia Bascom, Worcester.
 Miss Orcutt will play Mrs. P. 0. Barney, Pennington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-13
Runs
Hits
TODAY'S PITCHERS

Probable pitchers today's major leagues games.
 National Boston (Gablerl-2) at Brooklyn Butcher 2-4 New York (Hlbbell l2-4) at Phil adelphia (Passean 6.iD St. Louis (Warneke i0-D at Pitts burgh ducas 5-O
 (Only games scheduled)
 American Cleveland (Hudlin s-3) at Chicago Dietrich seq
 (Only game scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-13
Y.M.C.A. Notes

One game is scheduled in the City Soft Ball tournament for Tuesday evening. The Boys club and the International Silver. Both these teams have lost one game each and one of them will be eliminated as to the result of this game. The game is scheduled for 6:30 o'clock at the Golf Lots with Andrew Fin- Icy as umpire.
 On Wednesday evening the Lords and the Oakville Pin will meet and the loser of this game will also be eliminated from the tournament. Tn tho other game of the evening the Chase company and Emil's, the only two undefeated teams in the tournament, will clash in an im- portant, will clash in an in ,ortant game. Empires for Wednesday nights games are Dick Zumer. An. drew Finley. Michael Mennaugh. and Bud Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-13
GIANTS LOSE TO
 PHOOLISH PILLS
Terry Waved Out of Park By Ump-Triple Play
 Put Over; Cards Win

New York, July iS--(Up)-The New York Giants executed Q triple play but lost Q chance to gain on the league leading Chicago Cubs yes- terday in the sizzling heat of Baker bowl in Philadelphia. The Phillies won, 6-S, getting all their runs in the seventh.
 The triple play came in the first inning. The Phils had loaded the bases. Arnovich smacked a low liner to Ott in right. Ott's quick heave caught Martin of second and Norris off third.
 Manager Bill Terry, for the first time In his career as player or man. ager, was banished in the ninth for rowing with Umpire Bill Klem.
 The umpires had big day in Pittsbufrgh where the fourth place Cardinals nosed out the third place Pirates, 6-5. The Gas House gang got too rough for Umpires Moran and Parker, and Durocher and Mize drew walks to the showers.
 Ducky Medwick, leading the league with 0 nifty average of All, led the Cards attack with three hits driving in as many runs.
 Other National league games were washed out, and the American leagues only scheduled battle-be- tween Cleveland and Chicago-also called of for the same reason.
 YESTERDAYS HERO; Ducky Medwick, who smacked double and two singles to drive in three runs for the Cardinals.