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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
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Rebekah Lodges


 The Yulet!de spirit prevailed at last nights meeting of Winona Rebekah lodge. Order of odd Fel- lows, held at the chapter hall and followed with the annual Christi mas party during which time chil- dren of the members were pre-. scented with handsome gifts, by old Santa Claus himself. During the progress of the meeting short play and variety entertainment were enjoyed and refreshments served. t 1@&, S;., 4 .,
 The cast of the play, "A Can. dc In the Window" consisted Of Mary Hobbie, Charles Book, Jr, Harry owens, Jr., and Jacob Kan- ny. Actors in the pageant "A Christmas Story" were Miss Ed- ith Orahn, Carl 1,oether, Harry Granger, Miss Lena uugliotti, Miss Wilhelmina Engert, Mrs. Nel- son Smith. Mrs. William Clark, Harry Anderson and Jacob Kan- ny. The lodges choir sang with piano accompaniment by wales Melsenger.
 The entertainment committee included Mrs. Frank Granger, Mrs, Ferdinand Bachfnann and Mrs. Raymond Fancher, Mrs. Carl Loether headed the general committee, assisted by Mrs. Floyd Cady, Mrs. Harry Owens, Mrs. David weaving, Mrs. Frank Bris- tol. Mrs. Frederick Dick, Mrs Jacob Kanny, Miss Anna Engert' Miss Ruth Chapman and Miss Wilhemina Engert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
TIVE CARDINALS
 GIVEN RED HAT
Holy Father Made Public Confirmation of Elevation
 to Sacred College

Vatican City, Dec. 1e.-(UP)-
 Pope Plus xI publicly conferred the red ''Biretta" on five newly-cre- ated cardinals today in an elaborate ceremony in the Benediction Hall.
 The public consistory marked the final act in the elevation of the five prelates to the Sacred College and, according to the aging pontiff, prob. ably was the last of his reign.
 we have reached the second half of our 8ist year." he said. "Our glorious predecessor Leo XIII did not want to set the limits for divine providence, but 1t is not difficult to calculate that the present consiStory may be our last"
 Names of Five
 The five new cardinals are Mon- signor Arthur Hinsley, archbishop of Westminster, Eng. Pierre Gerlier, archbishop of Lyons, France, and three Italians, Monsignors Giuseppe Pizzardo, papal undersecretary of state, Erinenegildo Pellegrinetti, apostolic nuncio to jugoslavia, and Adeodate Piazza, patriarch of Venice.
 Unlike Mondays ceremony at which only the pope and the pres- ent cardinals were present, today's consistory was attended by the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See and the princes of the Ro- man arlstocracy. ..
 The distinguished guests, fortun- ate enough to get an invitation, crowded into the Benediction Hall on the first floor of the papal palace for the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

unemployment compensation laws Of another state; casual labor not in the course of an employees trade or business; service for a charitable or non-proflt organization.
 Mir. Shea also pointed out that anyone who applies for unemploy- ment compensation benefits must know his social security account number. Unless he has such num- Der, the burden of proving his rights tot benefits will be difficult.
 Bring Card
 It is requested, therefore, that any person coming to the employment office to register should have his social security card with him. It was also pointed out that no claims for benefits can be filed until Jan- uary 3, 1888, but if the unemployed people will register at the employ ment office before that date, they will save considerable time for them- selves.
 The local office of the Connecticut State Employment Service not only serves the city of Waterbury, but also has under its jurisdiction the following towns: Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Prospect, Cheshire. Middle bury, Wolcott, Southbury, Woodbury, Bethlehem, Watertown, and Thon- aston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
BUSINESS TONE
 LOOKS BETTER
Moderate Gain Over Last Years Report in First
 Weeks of December

Boston, Dec. l6.-(UPl-Improye- rnent in wool, cotton and hide prices featured New England trade In the past week and brought encourage ment to principal manufacturers in that area, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc, reported today.
 Cold weather stepped up demand for heavier goods. Holiday shopping was reported active, but the tend- ency was towards cheaper lines. Sales in clothing stores, which Jagged far behind in November, showed a moderate gain over last years business in the first two weeks this month. Wholesalers were slight- ly more active, while no notable in- crease was reported in Inanufacfur ing lines.
 Wool Market Improves
 The Boston wool market improved in tone as interest broadened, ale though trading was light. Demand for woolen goods was somewhat stronger and served to stabilize prices. Several fair sized lots of ter- ritory wools changed hands and woolen wools were generally firm and moderately active. Wool top fu- lures flrmed. Production at principal woolen mills, however, was reduced further.
 Sales in gray goods rose con- siderably and activity in finished goods turned more active. Prices of finished materials were firmer in line with the trend in raw cotton.
 The woolen and worsted yarn market improved slightly, while de- mand for cotton yarns did not ma terialize. Trading in rayon and silk yarns was light. Call for floor coverings increased slightly. Lead- ing producers announced a teduc- ton of s to 8 per cent in quotation on rugs and carpets.
 Shoes On Increase
 Shoe manufacturers operated on reduced schedules but reported an increase in orders. Hide and skin prices firmed. and the leather mar ket displayed a better tone with moderate buying in some quarters.
 Building and engineering con- tracts awarded in New England last week showed an advance over the 1886 comparative but were consider ably below l035 figures. Demand for all kinds of building materials and lumber was slight. Local yards were quiet and prices weaker. Elec- tric output was l25 per cent below the corresponding week last year, re- flecting the drop in manufacturing operations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Unemployed Urged
 To Register At Once
Unemployment Compensation Benefits Payable in Jai' uary-State Desires to Obtain Estimate of EligibIes

Unemployed residents of the city effected by the current business re- cession were urged today by Man. aRer Thomas I. Shea of the local ofice of the State Employment and Unemployment Compensation, to register immediately with the de- partn1ent located at 123 Bank street. The purpose of making haste in fil- ing application for work or unem- ployment compensa ton, as explain cd by MT. Shea is to avoid the big rush expected after the first of Ja1- nary, 1888.
 Desire Estimate
 The primary function of the local office is to find work for the jobless. After January l, 1888, the office will also handle benefit claims made by eligible jobless persons. This second function will be considerably facili- tated, MT. Shea explained if all those unemployed will register now, thus giving the unemployment compensa- ton division rough estimate of how many may be expected to claim benefits on January 3, 1888.
 Workers who are now being laid of be entitled to receive unemploy- ment benefits after January l, 1938.
 "The law requires that worker must be unemployed after January l, 1888, but not that he lose his job after that date"
 .If worker is otherwise eligible, he will not be denied benefits be- cause he lost his job in 1887. The worker must, however, have been employed in 1937, for period suffi- ciently long enough to have built Up benefit credits" It is also to be un- derstood that the worker must have been employed in Covered 1ndus- try" The term Covered Industry" means wher the employer of five or more employees have been paying the unemployment compensation tax.
 Types Not Covered
 There are several types of employ xnent which are not covered by the Connecticut unemployment compen- sation law. These come under the following: Agricultural labor; do- mestic service in private homes; service on vessels operating in navigable waters of the United States: service in the employ of a lson, daughter, or spouse, or by a minor in the employ of his parents; government service, including em- ployment by 8 state or its political subdivisions, service covered by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
HOLC Sues

Withdrawal of action in the $500 action of Robert D. Larkin against Edwin r. Jones was to- day filed with the clerk of the court of common pleas. The case has been settled. /
 Attorney Walter W. Smyth ap- peared for the plaintiff. The suit was filed on 8 common count writ.
 Mary V. Halliwell of Cheshire Is named defendant in a foreclosure suit filed in the court of common pleas today by the HOLC. Two parcels of property in Cheshire are involved,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
THE LATE JIMMY BURNS
Native Enjoyed Athlete National Cuadman Proprietor of Good Fellows Credit
 of Waterbury

Lieut.. Thos. Hallinan. The old times at Mantle annually made membership ha the Conn. Na- tional Guard attractive to the young men of years ago, and Jim- my was among those who enrolled, and did his part in the military maneuvers of the regular encamp- flent.
 Hotel Proprietor .
 A goodly portion of his early life, as we have related, was spent in the north end, among old time families of that particular section of the city, so that when he moved to Waterville he really was among strangers for Q brief period. But tt wasn't long before he began to make friends just as he did in the section where he was born and brought up. The old pin shop was then at It's height, and 50 were the other factories of the lit- tie suburb of Waterbury. His place of business was the old Wa terville hotel, an ancient struc- ture, which many years ago was the official rendezvous of the trav- cling man who had to stay in that part of the city over night. Wa. terville then was a prosperous It. tie village. Its population was much greater than we find 1t to be today, and farmers by the score passed back and forth with their hay team to and from the city. Few failed to stop to greet Jimmy Burns, and 1t wasn't long before he knew almost every resident of the vile by his first name. His popularity Increased by reason of the good fashioned meals that were served In his little old time tavern. And he continued his busi- ness along for these many years, right from the advent of the new century.
 B. P. o. Y.
 Jimmy Burns has been an Elk for years. His visits to the old clubhouse were not frequent, but when he did get down it was like old times to him. His Salutatioii was friendly, . hearty handsllake and 6 review of what the days of the past used to be to him, and those of long acquaintanceship. He bowled with the Watervllle unit, of which Dan Sullivan was the lead of man, or captain of the outfit. It was a night of gaiety and pleasure for old Waterville, and Jimmy and his friends made the most of 1t. arN.
 Many of us out here In the East End knew ht inwell because In the old days 1t was Q common thing for the East End and Burnt Hill to meet, some times in Q boxing bout, but mostly on the ball field. The favorite grounds were those up Long Hill way, to which spot all of us wended our way after the greater number of Us had at- tended church. But there are some of us who nave yet to know the teachings of any church, or to know just what to do when we do enter Gods house of worship.
 Nevertheless we did attend Jim. my Burns's funeral, and we did the best we knew how by watching the many others present at the funeral services in the little Cath olic church in Waterville.
 We liked Jimmy Burns, and with others, will have him in mind, we expect for e long time to come.
 He was an honor to Waterville and to the city of his birth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
THREE BISHOPS
 NAMED BY POPE
New Dioceses Were Gre. ated in United States;
 Three We'll Known

Washington. Dec. 1e-tUp)-Des ignation of three bishops for tho new dioceses created in the United States by Pope Plus xI last week was announced today by tho Most Rev. Archbishop Arnleto oiovani Cigognani. Apostolic delegate to Washington. The Apostolic dele- gate revealed that the bishops were named by the Pope ct a secret cota- sistory at Rome.
 The most Rev. Thomas McLaugh- lin, D. D., auxiliary bishop of New ark, N. J. was named first bishop of the newly.created diocese at Pa. terson, N. J. The Rev. Bartholo. inew J. Eustace, pastor of Blessed Sacrament church New Rochelle, N. Y. was designed first bishop of the Camden, N. J. diocese. The Rev. Francis J. Cotton, chancellor of the Louisville, Ky, diocese, was named first bishop of the owensboro, Ky, diocese.
 Consecration Dates Each of the new bishops will de-. signatc the date of his consecration.
 Rev. Mclaughlin, 50, was or da!ned July 26, 1904 and has served as rector and professor at ltntnacu- late Conception seminary in New ark. He will become vicar general of the Newark province and will continue at Immaculate Conception. Rev. Eustace, 30, was ordained in iDi4 and later served as professor of philosophy and liturgy at St. Joe seph seminary at Dunwoodies, N. Y. Rev. Cotton, 42, is Q native of Bards- town, Ky, and was ordained June i7, 1920. After serving in several paStorates in the Louisville diocese, he became chancellor and secretary to the newly created Archbishop John A! Floersh, then bishop of the Louisville diocese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Denies Motion

Improvement was reported to" day in the condition of Mrs. Mary Piersall, 300. of 6SS East Main street, who was rescued from Bellevue lake yesterday afternoon. She was dragged from the fake by Motor Patrol- Eugene D0herty and James Lucia, of 25 Summit street.
 Mrs. Piersall is a patient at St. ATary's Hospital. She was suffer- ing from exposure when rescu- ed, and efforts were being made to prevent pneumonia from set- ting In.
 The woman said she saw some youngsters playing on the Ice and walked on the surface her. self. The ice gave way, she said, and she fell into the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
No Remembrance

Judge Edwin 0. Dickenson re- served dicision yesterday after noon after hearing all evidence 3n superior court relative to the N60O civic action of Caroline Fisch" er of Milford against the estate of Minnie Faulman. The Milford Trust Go. is administrator of the
 estate.
 The suit is based on the plain tiff's claim that the late Mrs. Enulrnan had promised to be- aueath her entire estate to her, in return for services and compar- ionship rendered. No such be- uuest was made, however. and the administrators have refused to recognize the claim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Benefit

"A benefit program for Rev. w. Moreton owen. former pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational church, will be presented at the Bunker Hill church tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Mir. Owen is still under medical care for seri- ous injuries received in an au- tomobile accident several weeks ago.
 Rev. pr. and Mrs. John c. Wal ker of the Second Congregational church will present a lecture on Australia. Mrs. Marjorie Nash Nuhn will offer several vocal se- lections, with Mrs. Helen Heebner accompanying. Several other features will be presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Denies Motion

Judge Origen Seymour of Litcl1-. field, in the court of common pleas today denied motion to set aside a plaintiffs verdict re- turned by a jury in the suit of pr. Michael J. Lawlor against William s. Alta. The verdict awards Dr. Lawlor damages of $l50.
 The case was based oIl. alleg- edly unpaid bills for medical ex- penSes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Russia"

"A 50OO-inile Trip Through So- yiet Russia" will be described at the lobby forum next Monday night at eight o'clock by George Butler of New Haven. MT. Butler was an assistant to the leader of the Bur- eau of University Travel, and was in Russia for Q month last sum- mer.
 X He will be introduced by Edward III. Davis of the Scovill Manufact- turing Company who Is also we'll posted on Soviet Russia and It's problems. The forum is open to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
MORE PASTORS
 UNDER ARREST

Berlin, Dec. 18--(UP)--1t was learned today that three confession- alists pastors In the fashionable suburb of Dahleni have been alTest- ed, in addition to Pastor Mueller, whose arrest was reported yester- day. It brings the total Of pastors under arrest throughout the Reich to iBO.
 Twenty-six theology students were understood to have been expelled from Berlin university and four from universities because they at- tended courses given by coEifessioa- aliSt groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
SurrenderS! !!

A charge of assault with dan gerous weapon today faced Lo- renzo DiDonato, g, of Oakviile. who gave himself up yesterday afternoon after having been sought for the past month and g half. DiD0nato Is charged with shooting Samuel Stagnolla. 34, of 10 Chatfield avenue, Waterbury. In front of an Oakville tavern November 6.
 Stagnolia was shot while seek
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Hits Fire Auto

Philip A. Reihl, 43, of 7l Yer mont street, charged with reck- less driving. received a continu- ance to Monday In city court today, He was arrested yesterday afternoon by Serg. Charles Mo. Wceney of the accident squad when his car allegedly almost struck a fire engine
 A continuance to Monday was given Charles J. SileO, 20. of Stamford, charged with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
POSTAL TEL. STRIKE

Washington, Dec. ie.-(UP)-The Committee for Industrial Orgafii. zaticn announced today that It's af- flliated American Communications association had called 6 sit.down strike at 10:l0 6. m. in Postal Tele- graph company ofiices in Washing ton, Philadelphia, New York, De- troit and Buffalo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
-SPOTLIGHTYNG Brass City News
Machine Stolen

A cigarette vending machine was stolen during the night by thieves who broke into a tavern at 30 Bronson street, operated by Andrew Sileo. A door was forced by the thieves. Lieuts. William Foley and William Pollard of the detective bureau investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Market Opens Steady M Moderate Trading
Cotton Futures Were to n Points Higher-IMany of
 Leading Issues Showed Fair Gains at Market Start

Many other leading issues made fractional gains, including Amers' tcan Telephone, Union Carbide. Kcnnecott, Public Service of New Jersey, Southern Pacific, Standard of New Jersey, Anaconda, Sears Roebuck and Republic Steel.
 Bethlehem Steel opened at 55 S-4, ex-dividend, up l. Steels generally were strong on outlook for level~' ling off in the output decline.
 Trading quieted after the open. ing with the list firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
BY ELMER Q. wALzER

New York, Dec. l6--CUP) --stocks and bonds opened steady in moder- ate trading today. Cotton futures were four to II points higher.
 Chrysler gained point to 66 l-s on the first transaction. U. 8. Steel opened at 58 up 7-p. Westinghouse Electric rose 3-4 to 1O6 1-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
tBY THE OUT EAsTER)

Jimmy Burns Is dead and buried. You may not nave known him, but there are plenty of us still around who knew him well, and who not only admired but liked him from the very first day we met him. Of course we know there are many good people in the world, but to our way of thinking there are few in this respect, better than was Jimmy during his term upon this earth.
 Born on Burnt Hill
 Jimmy Burns was the son o1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
"Or ID. L."

Peter Carusillo, 57, of s87 Bank street, remained in a serious con. dition at St. Marys hospital to. day. His name Is on the danger list.
 X Carusillo was injured while working at the Waterbury Battery Company yesterday, iNtfering Q cerebral hernorrhage. He was in- jured while working on an eleva- tor ct the plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

Ing to act as . peacemeker in 2 dispute between DlDonatc ana Atiia Zaccaria, owner of the tov- ern. Stagnolia was wounded in the hip. ..,,.
 DiDonato gave himself up to selectman Warren Parker of Wa tertown yesterday afternoon. Questioned by state police, he said he had been hiding In Boston since the shooting. ',..'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

one of the original Burnt Hill fam- flies. It was here that he was born, among fine old other Irish fanlil- les, people of a past generation, and noted for their generosity and friendship toward. one another. Their little homes they built and paid for themselves. They worked hard in the factories of that age, and iii spare time plowed up the spare ground of their land for a garden that. provided the best oi eatables for the family table. We think of old Burnt Hill as we pen these lines, substantial and loyal citizens of the comintgity, anxious for the well being of the members of their families, and indeed most friendly to the others living in the vicinity. Jimmy Burns was brought up in an atmosphere Of good will toward his fellow man. And he never lost that feeling throughout his entire life. Ask any of his close pals" of years ago. lie never forgot them. And his cordial greeting of them whenever they met stood out iil memory of association Of many years before. ''H :.
 Tn the years that have come and gone, Jimmy did his bit as a rlili- tary man. We recall his member ship with old Company c, under the strict discipline of that fine corps of officers such as Capt. AL fred J. Wolf, Capt. Daniel Fitz-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-02
NOT LIKE OLD TIMES

gone with the chairs - got
something out of life that
made life in general more
leisurely and agreeable.
Alas, if a chair or two
stood out in front of a local
store today it would soon be
deep in the dust of passing
automobiles. And yet, if they
could be brought back their
return would perhaps be
hailed by the present gener-
alton as heartily as it was by
the sidewalk chair-brigade of
years gone by, who knows
but what there might come
back with them, too, that fine
old spirit of friendship so
characteristic of the men who
occupied them, as well as the
men who paused as they
passed back to offer words
of greeting. If that sort of
spirit could be brought back
with the old chairs that once
stood in front of store and
hotel, then their return would
be in the nature of a bless
ing.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-02
A HAPPIER HOLIDAY

The Postmaster General
has addressed a timely ap-
peal to the people of the
United States. He says:
-'The government will be
thankful to you if you will
shop early, wrap carefully,
address plainly and mail
promptly all of this years
Christmas merchandise"
This is a reasonable and a
sensible request and we feel
sure everyone can profit by
following it. Shopping early
means getting the best of
everything in stock before it
has been picked over, and
also more time for making
selections. Wrapping care
fully means the goods will
go through the mail without
breakage and without loss. It
also means quick handling,
and getting the things you
are sending into the hands of
those for whom they are in
tended in good condition. Ad-
dressing plainly and mailing
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-02

promptly go hand-in-hand
with the other two sugges-
tons.
Taken altogether, these
suggestions mean a happier
Christmas for the ones who
carry them out. Merchants
have more time in which to
wait on you, and also time in
which to personally help you
solve your buying problems,
if you will do your buying
early and not wait until the
last minute. Postoffice en-
ployes can be relieved of the
heaviest part of their annual
burden if you will only CO.
operate with them by follow
ing the Postmaster Generals
suggestions.
But, best of all, shopping
early, wrapping carefully and
mailing promptly brings hap
piness to those who do it. It
will help to make your own
individual Christmas happier,
too. And that is why there
should be more of it done.