The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

| AlCFCI OC4OAC bCSAA AAVOAVSA AAA sANeJ previous trouble, blamed a blurred windshield for the accident. He maintained that he didn't run away" but that he "just walked and kept moving" He pleaded with the court not to send him to jail, promising not to become involved in further trouble and asked that he be placed on probation. He claimed to be a hard worker and appeared worried at the inconvenience his employer would suffer if his ser- vices weer temporarily suspended.
 MT. Blakeslee testified to the good character of the accused and rated him a sfar above the aver age worker. He stated that he had employed the man for about two years and that he had never before been involved in any trouble.
 Following testimony the jail sen- tence was suspended and the ac- cused was placed on probation to report periodically during a six months period to Officer Golden.
 Census Starts Today
 Tn an effort to ascertain an &C., curate census of those unemployed, employed only part time or working on WPA. Government officials to- day caused to be distributed throughout the country "unemploy- ment report cards"
 In Thomaston as in other towns and cities mails were used for dis tribution Cards wer pelaced in all lock and call boxes in the local post office, handed out at the general delivery window and delivered by carrier on R. F. D. routes.
 The cards which seek information on the unemployment situation in should be properly filled in and mailed not later than November 20. The card is stamped with 8 return address and no postage is necessary.
 Assistant Postmaster Peter E. Mar tin has announced that information will be given at the post office to anyone who may desire assistance in filling out the card.
 The United States Congress has directed that the census be taken and its aim is to benefit those who need and want employment and are not now employed steadily.
 In case that any resident desiring a card has been over looked he may secure one at the post office.
 Teachers in local schools aided the cause today by seeking from pupils name of those in their families who were 0 fworking age and not em- ployed. These names were turned over to Supt. of Schools R. N. Brown who os also cooperating.
 Degree Republication
 The third degree will be conferred at meeting Friday night of Union Lodge A. P. and A. M. at the Ma sonic hall. The work will be con- ducted by 8 visiting group of past masters from Waterbury and Nau- gatuck, all of whom are employed at the Bristol Company. The orches- tra of the local lodge will provide entertainment following the business of the evening and lunch will be served.
 MT. and Mrs. George Corner at- tended the funeral yesterday morn- ing in Waterbury of Mrs. Nora Mo- Fadden, widow of Patrick McFad- den. Services were held at St. Fran cis Xavier's Church. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Deceased was sister-in-law of Mrs. Corner and a frequent visitor here while health permitted.
 Personals
 Miss Betty Galway resumed her studies in the senior class of high school yesterday following several weeks illness.
 Abi Humiston Chapter D. A. R.. will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. Randall Pathway of North Main street.
 Dr, Harold Curran will be in charge of the We'll Child Conference in Knights of Pythias hall Thurs day afternoon from to o'clock. To avoid exposing others, parents have been requested not to bring children to the conference who dis play symptoms of illness.
 MT. and Mrs. George Corner have moved from the Nettleton house on Elm street to the rent formerly oc- cupied by the Wilson family on Electric avenue apd East Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Wilson and family have moved to the rent on Electric avenue formerly occupied by MT. and Mrs. Robert Cummings, who have moved to the Tingle block on Goodwin Court.
 Due to humps or other causes there were 46 absenteeS in Center school yesterday. But IA of the 40 1st grade pupils were in class. Extra precaution is being taken by Miss Mabel Lincoln school nurse to avoid further spread of mump cases which have now reached a mild epidemic stage.
 John Langford Dies
 Mrs. Richard Langford of High street received word this morning that her son, John, 52, died sud- denly the other day at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was born in this town, but resided in California for number of years. Besides his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Henry of Hart ford, Eugene of this town, and Ed ward, who resides in the south.
 The body will be sent to Thomas ton for burial here. Time and other arrangements are incomplete.
 The Congregational Aid society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. L. B. Murphy of Walnut street.