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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14

vets will then proceed to the V. F. w. rooms on Bank street for their monthly meeting. They will co1l1- plete plans for the reception which is being arranged in honor of T1a- tional officers, who will arrive here Friday evening to open series of events. Newly elected officers and members will be formally irlducted next Sunday afternoon. All mem bers are asked to attend tonight's meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Casper Davis Post

Mrs. May Birt is chairman of a committee in charge of junior en- tertainment plans for the Casper Davis post auxiliary, it was an- nounced recently. On Wednesday evening the auxiliary members will be guests of the Corporal Coyle post auxiliary at eight o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Action Expected On
 Leagues Schedule
Managers to Decide on or Teams for Remainder of Season-Parochial Graduation Exercises Held
WASHINGTON HILL

Managers of teams in the Wash ington park twilight league will meet tonight at the community house and decide one of the most important questions put to them this season. They will decide whether there are to be eight teams entered, or only five, to continue the season. The meeting will follow the game be- tween the Raymond Hillies and Tribes.
 Three of the teams in the league have, to date, failed to fulfill one of the most important requirements set for participation, and the remainder of the managers must decide to- night whether to continue without these three teams, or to make spe- cial concessions for them. William J. Gaughan, president of the league will preside. Ralph Ruggles will of1ciate in the game that will start at 6:30.
 Graduation Forty-six boys and girls were awarded diplomas, symbolic of their completion of studies at St. Francis Xavier's parochial school, at exer- cises last night in the church. The diplomas were presented by Rev. David M, O'Keefe, principal of the school. Seated in the sanctuary were Rev. Charles w. Brennan, pas tor of the church, and Rev. John F. McTeague. assistant.
 Rev. John Kelley, of St. Joseph's cathedral, Hartford, was the speak. CT, and benediction was celebrated by Rev. Finton Tehan of Bridge port, brother of School Commis- sioner Martin Tehan, assisted by Rev. David M. O'Keefe and Father Kelley.
 In addressing the graduates, Father Kelley said, Religion is an essential part of deucation, in fact is the most important part for Jesus Christ said, Speak ye. first the King dom of God and His justice all these things shall be added unto you'." A musical program was presented under the direction of Mrs. Mae Birt, organist.
 Gents to Meet
 An important meeting of the Gents of the Hill will be conducted at the Community house tomorrow night. Final reports on activities ot the past months are expected to be rendered. Tomorrow nights session will probably be the final of the summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
CRAZY OVER HORSES

Robert Young is the latest in the film colony to become interested in race horses. The M-G-M actor plans to build g breeding stable when he buys his ranch in central California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Boys Brigade Guests
 Of B.P.O.E. Tonight
St. Margaret's Military Unit to Receive Flag From Lodge; Former Mayor to Make Presentation Speech

Providing the weather does not frown upon the plans perfected today St. Margares Boys Brigade, corted by members of the newly formed Irish Veterans Association and St. Josephs Drum Corps will parade to- night to the Eks home West Main street to participate n the lodges annual observance of Flag Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Party

The graduating class will also be guests of honor at party tomorrow night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Carlin, 57 Keefe street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Class Picnic

Glass Picnic
 Lake Compounce has been chosen by the graduates of St. Francis Xavier school as the scene of their class picnic which is to take place Thursday. The entirfe group of 46 graduates are expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14

A letter from Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford, reminding local Oatho- lics s..st the lest lecture i'm the series given locally by David GoIdstein will be delivered We'd nesday night, was read in Catho- aic churches of the city yesterday morning.
 The lecture will be delivered at s;4S "wednesday night on the Nreen. The subject will be on Tslrth Control" The church's att iilude will bc presented as mat ter of principle, not in an argll- iatlxs manner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Grady CompIimcnted

Big Bob" Grady of Baldwin street was hand-shaked and back thumped continuously from the moment of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Delegate

Mrs. Charles Dunn of Baldwin street was elected a delegate to attend the National Postmen's asso- citation convention to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, in Septem- Der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
LATE REALTY NEWS

Quit Claim Deed Emma Faber to Frank Cuba, land, west side of North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14

completion of his twohit victory over the Thomas club in the City Amateur league yesterday afternoon at Hamilton park. Pitching for the Hills, Grady showed excellent form, baffling all but one of the Tommies, who connected for both hits. The victory yesterday puts the Hills in second place, with the Hearts and Tommies deadlocked for first.
 An Thursday night of this week the Hills will meet the Birming ham Barons in an exhibition tilt at Hamilton park at 5:30 o'clock. Sev- eral members of other teams will joisl the lineup for the game.
 Registrations
 Children planning to enroll fol studies at St. Francis Xavier's parochial school in September should be registered by parents to- morrow afternoon. A special session will be held at the school tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, at which time the parents of the prospective pu- pills should be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14

The state of Indiana has 7,06l miles of railways within Its bound-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-14
Promotions

Promotions
 Promotion through the grades at St. Francis Xavier's school will be made Thursday of this week, and following this annual routine, the school will be closed for the sum- mer holidays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
.SALINARDI GETS
 FURTHER STAY
Execution of Sentence De. ferred to Dec. 3 By
 Judge Finn

Frank "Tingles" Salinardi, facing a nine months jail term, was grant, ed further stay of execution of sen- tence until Dec. 3, today by Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of com- mon pleas.
 Awaiting a transcript of proceed ings in last months trial of the East Main street defendant, Attor- ney John F. Tobin sought stay of execution until Dec. IT, to allow him time to prepare a motion for a new trial. The court allowed the time between now and Dec. 3.
 Salinardi's sentence of min c months on charges of assault, breach of the peace and resisting an officer originally imposed in city court, was affirmed in the court of common pleas by Judge Finn. The case de- Veloped from testimony of three Waterbury policemen regarding an alleged disturbance at Salinardis home, 852 East Main street, the night of April 10th, last.
 At the time of the last trial, Att torney Tobin attacked the testimony of the policemen, charging them with collusive preparation of evi- dence. His motion for a new trial will be based on discrepancies be- tween city court and the higher court testimony of the policemen, 1t Is understood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
CHINESE ACTRESS PAINTED

Anna May wong's portrait win DO exhibited in New York this fall at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
Visiting Nurse Assn.
 Requests City Aid

Mrs. Roger s. Sperry, president of the Visiting Nurse Association, today released the text of her let- ter to the Board of Health in which she asked the City of Waterbury to \contribute to the v. N. A., fer ser- Sices rendered.
 She asks that the city give ap. proximately $4,500 to the V. N. A. for its work in caring for needy cases, care of babies in their homes and care of patients suffering from communicable diseases. The request is now under consideration by the health board.
 The letter follows:
 October 1e, 1887. Honorable Board of Commission. CTS of Public Health,
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Gentlemen:-
 The object of this letter is to bring to your attention the fol- lowing facts:
 A careful study of records for 1886 discloses that the Waterbury Visiting Nurse association has giv- en free bedside and educational care to 500 indigent sick. This rep. resents care to people on actual relief and does not include 3,l40 visits to people not on relief but who could not pay @ penny. It has given similar free nursing and educational care to 1,058 cases suf- fering from communicable diseases. This means that the families of patients and the community at large have been protected against contagion and the invasion of in- lection. It has also made 10,090 health supervisory visits to well babies in their homes and ct We'll Baby Stations. Without doubt this rebounds to the credit of the Department of Public Health through the record of lowered mortality, and in general, better health of individuals in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
CITY OFFICIALS
 TO BE GUESTS
Mayor, Probate Judge to Attend Turn Verein
 Party Tomorrow

Mayor Frank Hayes, Probate Judge Dennis J. Slavin, and other prominent officials will be honored guests at the annual Thanksgiving social, entertainment and dance to be given tomorrow night under the auspices of the Turn Verein at Turner Hall on North Main street. Music for dancing will be provided by an orchestra under the direc- ton of Emil Marks, and a large attendance is expected to be pres ent.
 The general committee is headed by Hermann Mueller, chairman, who is assisted by William Lutz, Joseph Hoffman, Walter Klan, Albin Lutz, dward Yabs, Erich Schneer, and Erich Krugler, tickets; Mrs. Max Kiessling. Mrs. John Wiedofri, Mrs. A. Bender, Mrs. Alex Drapatin, Mrs. Amelia King and Mrs. Louis Kunkel, refreshments.
 Included on the reception com mittee are Adolph Bender, chair man; Dr. Edward Kirschbaurn, pr. Henry Fischer, Edward Kramer, Alex Drapetin, George Kramer, Louis Pellintz, Attorney Emil Hummel, AL bet Hummel, Albert Taller, August Fiege, John Dreher, Fred Wiedorn, Max Taschenberger, Elmar Kiess- ling, Paul Spitzer, Carl Tapken, Max Kiessling and Michael Keck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
KEHOE WILL SPEAK
 SCOUTS TONIGHT

Naugatuck, Nov. 19.-The annual fall roundup of Boy Scouts resid- ing in the Naugatuck district which includes Prospect and Naugatuck will take place tonight with exer- cises at Salem school at 2 o'clock. During the evening many scouting activities for winter will be outlined and plans made for the summer camporees. Edward L. Kekoe, com- missioner for the district, will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
DEPUTY ATTY.-CEN.
 IS NAMED GUARDIAN

Deputy Attorney General Harry L. Brooks was appointed guardian ad Item and Dr. A. L. Leake, superin- tendent of Middle State hospital, was named to examine Polyanna K. Row. gan, today by Judge Edwin o. Dick enson in the superior court in the matter of @ divorce sought by the woman's husband, stephen Kowgan, Irving w. Pasternak IS counsel for the plaintiff.
 out @ license. Both men were sent to jail when they stated they were unable to pay the fines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19

Gladys Juanlta Love, 1S-year- old Washington, D. C., waitress, pictured in the Washington police headquarters, on Ov. IS, after her arrest for the fatal shooting of her lover, John Vernon White, 25, government printing office em- ploye and District of Columbia National Guardsman, in the apartment. Miss Love met White after she separated from . man named Evans, whom she married in Wheeling, w. Va, her home town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
BISHOP NAMED TO
 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

At c meeting of the board of trus- tees of the Catholic University of America held this week Most Rev. Maurice r. McAuliffe, DID,, bishop of the Hartford diocese, was elected Q member of that board. Also ap- pointed to the board were Most Rev. Edward Mooney, archbishop of De. troit, and William L. Calvin of Bals timore to succeed the late Francis P. Qaryan of New York.
 A committee was appointed ct the safne time to formulate plans for the flftieth anniversary of the ufli- versity which will be observed in 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
TWO FORECLOSURES
 ORDERED TODAY

Two foreclosures were ordered by Judge Edwin 0. Dickenson in the superior court today, as follows:
 Waterbury Savings bank against Carmine Maruca and others: Debt, $4,255.27; law day, first Tuesday of May, 1888.
 Waterbury Savings bank against Helena c. Ferrick, administrative, and others: Debt, @0,598.02; law day, first Tuesday of April, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
NEW LONDON MEN
 FINED IN WOLCOTT

Wolcott Nov. 19.-Alfred Rivard, 2l, of New London, and Raymond O'Brien, 8, of the same town, were penalized $l0 and costs of $lo.90 by Judge Harold Logan last night for operating Q motor vehicle with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
MASH IS A VET

During the world war, J. Carol Naish, currently portraying one of his menace roles in Paramount's Night Club Scandal" enlisted in the American flying service and fought on the French and Italian fronts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19
LOCAL POLICE ACT
 AS HONOR DETAIL

A detail of local police formed a guard of honor today ct funeral services for Lieut.. Clemens Froeliger of Torrington. The detail was head ed by Sergeant Charles McWeeney and included Patrolmen Stack, Dereskevice, Luddy, End, Walsh, Cavaiiaugh, Hunt, Green, Breen, O'Dea, Keane, Lizak, Kosky, duarini, Flavin and Kenney, End.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-19

an art exhibit to he given hy Joseph Oppenheimer, famous artist wht has done three iife-size paintlnAl of her.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12
new ORLEANS HAD
FLOODED STREETS

New Orleans, Feb. 12-(UP)--
Eighteen square blocks of down
stream" New Orleans were flooded
early today by great streams Of Mis-
sissippi river water which burst up
through the streets III five places.
The surging water from these
"sandboils" was caused by pressure
Of the flood waters In the river. 1t
was the second time since 1910 that
river water had invaded New Or
leans streets, which In many places
are below the level of the river.
Army and dock board engineers
"conscripted" men from saloons
and modified prisoners. Sandbags
were used to stop the flow Of water
and then great pumps were put into
action. Most of the water had been
pumped out by dawn. The mum
dated section was IA blocks below
the business district, In a region Of
shacks and warehouses. The Mis-
sissippi river stood at 17.8 feet. Flood
stage here is II feet, but the top Of
the leyee Is about % feet.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12
HARVARD GETS
ASA GRAY GIFTS

Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 12.--(UP)
European travel diaries and other
valuable memoranda Of Asa Gray,
noted 10Th century American botan-
LIST, have been given TO the Gray
Herbariun at Harvard university by
Mrs. John Noble of Cambridge, 1t
was announced today.
Many other important gifts have
been received during the past year.
and accessions included 57,065 sheets
Of specimens. Mounted material
totaling 30.307 sheets was added To
the Herbarium collection, which was
established by Asa Gray and which
now totals 9i3,2l6 sheets OF speci-
mems Of Towering plants, ferns and
fern-allies. one OF the greatest COL
lections In the world.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12
OBITUARY

DI VERGILIO - Ralph DIVER.
gilio, IS, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
DiVergilio Of 81 Canal street, died
early yesterday afternoon at the
Waterbury hospital. He was a pupil
In the 9Th grade at Maloney school
and was a native OF this city.
He Is survived by his parents
three brothers, Gabriel, Victor
and Edward DiVergilio: one sister,
Angelina, all Of this city.
The funeral will be held on Mon
day morning from the home, 62
Canal street at 8:l5 o'clock to Our
Lady OF Lourdes where a solemn
mass Of requiem win be celebrated
at 0 o'clock. Burial will be In CAL
vary cemetery. ...
BEAULAC--John M. Beaulac died
this morning at his home 332 VIII
low street after long Hines. lie had
made his home In the Willow street
section for many years and was
held in high esteem by his many
friends and neighbors. Up 10 the
IuiiS Vi AID lliIc6o, MI. DSdulhC liaO
been associated with the Seymour,
Smith company for 20 years and was
well liked by his associate en-
ployes. Although Of a retiring ma
ture, his genial manner had won
for him a host OF friends and &C
quaintances throughout the city. He
was communicate OF 81. Ann'S
church and was always interested
In the welfare OF the parish. He
was member OF White Oak camp,
Woodmen OF the World.
Mr.. Beaulac Is survived by three
sons, Alfred, George and Harold
Beaulac OF this city: two daugh-
tiers. Agnes Beaulac OF this city and
Mrs. Edward J. Hynes OF New Ha-
ven: one sister. Mrs. Amanda Pratt
Of Hartford and one brother, Henry
Beaulac Of this city.
The funeral will be held from the
home on Monday morning at 8:i5
O'Clock to st. AIMS church where
a solemn mass Of requiem will be
celebrated at 0 o'clock. Burial will
be In new st. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12
FUNERALS

will be In Woicott. Friends may call
at the funeral home this evening
from Z TO Q O'Clock.
The funeral Of Mrs. Jessie Blondin
will be held tomorrow morning at 0
o'clock from the Bergin funeral
home, 200 East Main street, TO st.
John Of the Cross church, Middle
bury, where q solemn high mass
will be celebrated at $3.50 O'Clock.
Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The funeral Of William Keenan,
was held this morning at $3.50 O'Clock
from the Bergin funeral home, 200
East Main street TO the Sacred
Heart church where solemn mass
Of requiem was celebrated at
o'clock by Rev. Frederick Schaeffer
assisted ky Rev. John Dial and Rev.
Albert Callahan. The honorary pail
bearers, were: e. J. DAILY, ST., Pat
rick 8. Bergin, Edward Maher.
Dennis Lahey, Joseph Stanley. and
Theodore Kurtz. The pailbearerS
were: Charles Tocchio. Albert Kellie
william Burns, william Carroll
Charles Fitzpatrick and John Nor
iarty. Burial was In Calvary ceme-
terry with committal services by
Father Dial.
The funeral of Charles 8. Shell
vey was Eeld this morning at 8:15
o'clock from the Mulville Funeral
Home 270 West Main street to st..
Margaret's church where mass Of
requiem was celebrated at 8 o'clock
by Rev. ]. Oliver Cronan. Burial was
In Calvary cemetery with commit
tai services by Father Cronan. The
pallbearers were: z. H. Sears, DAN
lei Sullivan, Edwin ODonnell and
George Hynes.
The funeral OF Mrs. Catherine
Delaney McEyoy will be held to-
morrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock
from the Mulville Funeral Home,
270 West Main street to st.
Thomas church where a solemn
mass Of requiem will be celebrated
at 0 o'clock. Burial will be in the
family plot in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12
AMATEURlSM
WAS DEFINED

Philadelphia. Feb. 12.-(UP)--
Noted Coaches and educators at the
50th anniversary banquet of the In
teracademic Athletic association
heard DR.. James Rowland Angel,
president Of Yale university, define
amateurism last night.
1T is by no means TO be defined
solely In terms Of money" said DR..
Angel social prestige must be
the aim" He added, II know
only too well that any system which
/. g.. encourages PROSECUTING M
perniciotls professionalism con-
sists Of spirit, point Of view
that Is frequent among nominal
amateurs"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12
Old-Time Fish
PeddIer Becomes
forgotten Man.

The beginning Of Lent and tn
regulations attached TO this par
tIcular holy season Of the year,
reminds US Of the customs Of Old
Out East in the days Of long ago.
Not only out here, but also In the
district known as the Abrieador,
the Brooklyn district. Burnt Hill
In the north end. and also In q
portion Of the west end.
For In othose days we speak Of,
our fish was delivered right at the
front door, not at the rear as now,
but mostly In the street. where
our mothers or sisters would 60
early IN the morning TO make the
purchase from the then peddlcr,
whose rounds included the Sec
tons as mentioned above. In
other words the street fish peddler
had his day then: today, We order
our fish by phone, and Its deliv-
cred In time for the noon day
meal. else we 60 to nearby COM
bination fish and meat market.
The old time fish peddler has
gone his way; he has blown the
old fish horn for the last time;
Gabriel blew his trumpet, and the
fish peddler passed out Of the pic
ture. But IN his day, when he blew
the old fish horn, housewives and
others OF the neighborhood re-
sponded promptly, and went TO his
wagon TO examine the fish on dis
play.
There may have been fresh her
rings, slippery eels. or large sized
chunks Of cod for the housewife TO
select for the dinner table. Re-
frigeration was an unknown art
In those days, and even Ice, as
cheap then, was never seen In the
large fish box fitted into the rear
Of the old and rickety wagon. The
horse was generally q poke" who
knew his oats whe nhe wanted his
meal, and nothing could induce
him into q faster gait than walk.
And the fish peddlers, recall
them?
Old Mike Filming Of scoyill
street with the iron foot"
Old MFR. DonnelIy, fat and
plump. whose weight was such
that one side OF the wagon always
tipped more Or less to the right.
The kindly Mr.. Loughlan, who
once sold tea, and later supplied
most Of the fish to the Irish fam
lilies Of old Burnt Hill.
The portly Tinkham, who kept
q crockery store, but who also sold
fish on Friday.
Mr.. Dunn, whose memory was
such that when he blew the old
horn, and the various housewives
responded, he knew each by the
family name, and most Of the
other members OF the family.
They were all kind and generous
men. and well liked by all Of their
customers.
The old days are gone with the
wind. and so has the old fish ped
dler.
A blast from the old fish horn,
Ell?
Wouldn't 1t sound good to so
many Of us who heard 1t so often
In our boyhood, and when fish pre-
dominated at almost every meal
during the Lenten seasons Of old.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12
LIONS TO DANCE
AT ELTON TONIGHT

Members q the Woodbury., Tor
rington, REV Milford and Bristol
Lions clubs win be m Waterbury
this evening TO attend q dance
sponsored By the local Lions club -
The Elton. A large crowd fs expect
ed and the proceeds o. the affair
VIII be used for charitable purposes.
Dr.. BENJAMIN 6achner 70 chairman
Of the arrangements COMMITTEES.
Dance music wiz be furnished BY
the Royal Ambassadors.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-12

The funeral Of Mrs. Florence
Williams was held this Afternoon al
2 o'clock TT the Anderson funeral
home, 10 Central avenue, Rev, DR.
John G. Walker, pastor Of the Sec
ond Congregational church ofnciat-
Ing. Burial will be in Meriden.
The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Richardson will be held at the Ar
thur j. Lunny funeral home, 25
Central avenue tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr.. John N. Lewis
rector Of st. Johns Episcopal
church. will oflciate. Burial will be
In Middlebury cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna
Barnauskas, also known az Mrs
Anna Burns. will be held tomorrow
morning at $3.50 O'Clock from the
home, 7i6 Washington avenue, to
st. Jo6eph's church, where q solemn
high mass will be celebrated at
o'clock. Burial will be In the family
plot, new 81. Joseph's cemetery.
The funeral Of Mrs. Leola Clifford
Taylor will be held this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock at the Anderson funeral
home. 10 Central avenue. Burial will
be IN old Pine Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta
Bruhr, wife Of August Bruhn, will
be held tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock at the Anderson funeral
home, 10 Central avenue. Burial