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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
SONS MUST AID | AGED PARENTS
Court Order Issued To. day Placing RespOnsiblli.
 ty on Accused Kin

Two sons charged with the non- support of their aged parents were found guilty in city court today after Q hearing before Judge Edward Mas colo, Carmlne DesiTnone, 2o, ot , Ash street, was ordered to pay Sl0 Q week for the support ot his father and mother; sentence was deferred for two weeks in the case of Ernest DeSlYnone, %, of 90 Chase Park ave- nue, pending an investigation ot hlS financial circumstances,
 The parents are Mir, and Mrs, syl- Vestro DeSlmone, of West Nam street. The father b 0S and has been III for years; the mother i9 02 and said she has been working Ia a rag shop, earning about ei0 . week, She is not able to work any more, she testified,
 The son ordered to pay 3i0 a week lS single; the one whose sentence was deferred Is married and the father of four children. Both saio they were unable to pay, but the younger son said he was willing to return home and pay N Q week for his room.
 The Sio weekly order ls the highest yet given In city court since the law requiring sons and daughters 70 sup' port their parents went into efieet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23

eratlOn Of all Che offices and dc.
 partments and agencies which
 may be created for the admln- istratIon of lts affairs, and with.
 In Che limits oe appropriations, Co have power Co Fix Che mum.
 bers and kinds of offices and DO. sltlOns and Che rates Of compen- sAtlOn for ell offices and Om. ployes, except as otherwise pro-
 vlded.
 "tR) Whenever under thls charter an office shall be ore. ated and no provision shall Do otherwise made for the appoint.
 ment of the incumbent thereof, the mayor shall have the power of appointment"
 Yt ls Co Do noted that tel gives the mayor authority to "hx the numbers and kinds of offices and positions and the rates of com. pensA AtlOn for all officers and ems ployes except as otherwise pro. Vlded" but no express power 0H appointment, while 60 gives OK. press power of appointment as Go new "oliices" but does not ln. clude the term positions" men- tioned in @. In Che various other sections oG the charter referred Co by the defendant, Sections 2b, % and bS, the term used lS "oiIlcc".
 "A pubic office ... Is . right. authority and duty created and conferred by law by which m in- dlvldIlAl ls invested with some DOT. ton of the sovereign functions of government to Do exercised by him for the benefit of Che public. ;. A clerk In Q city department whose duties are confined tO such matters of administrative detail As are assigned to him from time to time by the director of the department ls not Q public oiils ccF." State ex rel Neal vs Broth. Auer, eS Conn.,. i43.
 It seems apparent, then, that tho controllers assistants are not ofil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
Young Italian Democrats Face
 Rift OUer DisLoyalty Charges
Former Member Demands Explanation on Sincerity
 of Party Affiliations

Leaders in the Young Italian Democratic Club have started Q oon- troversy that may react somewhat dlsaSterously to It's membership, Ae. oordlng to statements Issued by seV. eral veteran charter members the "nunitlVe measures" taken against brother members for falling to Inc. up for. tho FuSlonlStS in the recent municipal elections have brought unexpected results, Efforts VIII be made shortly to have new officers olarlfy the situation and announce whether they intend to be Identified Ia tho future as "Damoorats", "Ro- publleAnS" or "Tuslonists",
 Answers Charge
 ,.On0 oi several members, who was accused of being disloyal to the Young Italian Democratic Club by supporting tho Democratic admin lstration, has responded to the charges preferred against him as tho clubs meeting last week.
 Tho one-man defensive campaign has been started by Sergeant Joseph Cieehiello, who served with Premief Mussolini in the Italian army dur- ing tho World War and who has played 0 very prominent part in local irAtArnAl and VetorAnS' circles for the past iS or 20 years.
 Tho well known sergeant has pup. llcly challenged Domenio Barheri founder and president of the club, to present his case to the public in Q more comprehensive light
 Democratic Unit
 "I am Q Democrat and have worked for the Democratic party TOT yeArs," declares Mir. Cieehiello aWhan we broke away from the Italian Democratic Club as 6 pro- test against the leaders, who have tried to speak for the entire ltal. lNn democratic voters, we pledged ourselves Co work for the success of tho Democratic party.
 "Mr. Barherl was well taken care of by the Democratic party Tor years. Ho held public office Members of his family held positions ln the oity Haii, Ke placed many friends In the City Yard and TO. oelvod savors from timO to tlme' But he didn't remain loyal to ms party in the elections, l received very little recognition from the party, but I have worked for 1t tor years, l remained loyal and now MT, Barber! and his associates want the public to believe l was dlsloyal to my organization,
 Asks Question
 I am proud to Do 0 Democrat ana I intend to remain loyal to tho party. Let MT, Barberi and other officers of tho club say where they stand. Arc they Democrats, Republicans or F,iSloniStS9"
 Prom oil indications the sergeant has a score of other members LOOK. ing at tho picture in the same light NS ho iS and plan to take Q hand DO. foro tho state elections roll aroune next November. Verify 1888 loom, on tho horizon as Q year of potentia political developments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23

With two weeks in which to de- termine whether or not an appeal in the matter will be taken to the sue preme court of errors, Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor con- tinued today to study the decision handed down in superior court yes- terday by Superior Court Judge Ed- win 0. Dickerson in favor of Sher. wood l.. Rowland In his action against Mayor Frank Hayes.
 The final day for filing the ap. peal will be January s, unless on extension of time Is granted.
 Power Defined
 Judge Dickenson decided yester- day that Controller. Rowland has the power to employ or dismiss the employees of the controllers of- flee when he assumes that position January 3. Rowland, . Republican, succeeds the present incumbent, Daniel J. Leary.
 t was ruled that the controller has the power to hire and fire-- that the mayor has no power to hFe-but may fire for cause. An appeal to the supreme court would leave the situation ct status quo until that body rendered . decision. Eleven persons, some of them vet. erals Of 10 years, will undoubtedly Do removed from the controllers of. flee, provided Judge Dickensons ruling iS undistuFbed.
 Official Finding
 n response to numerous requests The Democrat has published the filomentous decision of Judge Dick. efison. It b as follows:
 The complete decision follows: SHERWOOD |. ROWLAND)
 VS
 T. FRANK HAYES
 SUPERIOR COURT, NEW TIA. VEN COUNTY AT WATERBURY
 December g, I037. No. i2b7e 4
 The plaintiff was elected con. tr0lIer Of the city of Waterbury for the term Of two years com- meDcIng on the first Monday Of JsnuaFy, 1898.
 The defendant k the present H2yor of the city and was re- elected fOr . two year term com. Msenclng on the first Monday Of JsnusFy, 1888, U k alleged and admitted tbat In the OiIlce Of the controller there gre "SeveraI sub.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
SOUIRES AIDING
 DIOCESAN BUREAU
McGivney Circle Meets To. night to Complete Christ.
 mas Party Plans

Tho special meeting os Michael Mcdlyney Circle, i24, Columbian edulres, will be held tonight at 6 o'clock instead Of last night. as an. nounced yesterday. Chief Squire Gregory dilmartin requests that all members be present promptly as there are several important matters to be discussed.
 Both the squires' Christmas party. which will be held Sunday afternoon at the Columbus club and ct which forty or fifty deserving youngsters in this city will be guests. and the holiday dinner dance, the first Of this type ever to be sponsored by the circle, must be discussed at tonight's session.
 squires are also to aid in distribu- ton of Christmas baskets by the Diocesan Bureau and a full attend- ance is urged tonight so that all available man-powcr may be suf11- moned for these special events planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
No Skating Sign Out
 At Washington Park
Attending Policeman Kept Busy Warning Children AS
 to Insecurity of Ice-League Holds Party Tonight
WASHINGTON HILL

ioague of tho Washington PafK Community house, members WI tako part In q party and grap ,a pag ]! II is m annual ChriBtrnag procedure Bowling will start ct the regular time.
 No Meeting
 Because Of the holiday, the Boy Scouts Of Troop 2. st. Franeis Xayier's church, have cancelled theif regular meeting which was to nave taken place tomorrow night NO ai,' nouneement has been made pertain. ing to next weeks meeting, wh'ch ia sci,eduled for New Years eve'
 H0ur 0i Masses
 Masses Saturday morning, CnrBt. mas Day, in St. Francis xaviei si church will Dc at c, 7'3o, B:so' v'Se and Il q, n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23

Chaperones are again accompany ing debutantes in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23

cers but employees and thiS lS borne out by tho testimony Of the defendant mayor that tho ap. polntmonts are "by will" and may be terminated, at any time.
 No express power having beon RlVon either the mayor or the cen' froller Go appoint assistants Go Che controller, the question ls, may such authority Do implied and it 90 ln whom.
 That N may be implied finds sviI,elent warrant, as has been noted, In the duties imposed upon tho controller by the charter
 "The powers expressly granted Co a municipal corporation carry with them such other powers as are necessarily implied ln oe lM' oldent Go such grants and is also possesses all powers which are in. dlspensRblo Co the attainment ana maintenance of lts declared ob' joets and purposes" CFosut vs' Danbury, 6S Conn. sO4, S0oI Brldgeman vs. Derby, i04 Conn., l,S.
 It is said in MeQulllln tMu- niclpal Corporations, 2d Ed. Vol 2) dUnless authorized by law, the ofIieer has no power Co employ subordinate or persons to assist him ln the performance os hls public duties. The officer himselk must perform the duties veSsed In the office. Usually such power is conferred by charter or ordinance sometimes in express terms, some. Vlmos by necessary implications" and further that "soEne charters confer on Che officer or head Of a department full authority to se' leet oil of his suboFdlnates, dep. utles, clerks and employees end when such charter power. exist. tho officer cannot be deprived oi hlN power Of selection on Che part of the legislative body by ordl- manoe, resolutions or otherwise Tho power of appointment cons eeFrod by charter or statute ean. i. not Do taken away by ordinance" And, "sometlmes ordinary clerical agsIstants and other mlscollaneous employees may De appointed with: oui Inc creation by ordinance of the positions which they occupy However, this question must pc determined by the provisions oI the particular charter. The wlse and saiutary rule, Figldly enfoFced by tho courts, which foFblds she payment Of . salary or compcn' satlon Co the officers unless the law expressly so provides ana which denles extra c0mpensaton without express legal provision pc: Ing made thereof is often applied to deputies, assistants end sup' ordjnates ln the municipal seF' vice." Sec. 00S supra
 Tn view ss the fact shst ene General Assembly hos given !ne mayor expFsss autheFlty to fsx ehe kjnd, number snd cennensssien ee D0NitIOilg nOe pfOvio5u ". " charter, and haS ssiA Woehsns about appointment Co those posl. lions, Che natural inference ls tnat N was intended the incumbefl~ should De appointed by ehe head of the department and U N SO held.
 A desIaratory judgment may pc entered that the controller hhs authority Co appoint and remove his assistants and that Che mayor has no authority to appoint thens.
 As Co the power Of the mayer to remove. under his genera! dnty to control and supervise an de. partments and officers It mighs become his duty to order the re- n,oval of such employees for cause For thIs reason the injunctive re. lief asked ln "b" Of the claims Tor relief Is denied. .,
 Judge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
WPA ALLOTMENTS
 ANNOUNCED TODAY
,sc..,a, to The Democrat)

Especial t0 The DemOcFaV
 Washington, Dec. 23-Allotments for WPA projects in Naugatuck and Winsted were today approved py President Roosevelt. The total ap.. propriations aggregate SS4,SST. all to De expended in roadway projects:
 The Naugatuck appropriation of 12O, O,480 Is for new roads on Park avenue and sherman street, Naug- atuck.
 Newfield, Beck and Ashley roads in Winsted are the projects covered by the Winsted appropriation oi e53, 3,oii. The towns are sponsoring the projects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
Legion's Plea For
 Park Tree Realized
Officials Set Up Large Pine Yesterday - Foresters
 Hold Social Tonight-Mary Callan Party Guest
W AT VILE
MrA R, w. Henlon-l7Se ThOmastOn Ave-CeL S-6S6S

over street, Tho committee in charge consists of James OoRey, Arnold Keith, Raymond drenier, William Dunlavey, John Humphrey end Walter Clark,
 Club Party Successful
 Tho Christmas party which was given Tuesday evening by the Fairs mount Community Club, at Sprague school gynnaSium, for the children of Fairmount, was 0 success in every way, Thore was An attendance of about ono hundred and fifty which Included at least ono hundred chil- dron of grade school age,
 William Wityak Of Stafford street showed several reels of motion pie lures which were most Interesting to tho youngsters,
 Santa Claus paid Q visit and dis: tributed gifts of candy, oranges and pop corn balls.
 All of those present joined in carol singing with James Morrow, m officer of tho club, assisting ct tho plano.
 Tho committee in charge of th@ affair oonsiStod of clifford Northrop Raymond Palmer, Ernest krieg and Russell Atherton.
 Mary Callan of Homer street wal guest of honor at Q surprise birth day party at her home on Friday evening. The evening was devoted to social entertainment, and special feature was vocal seleetiofii by John Rieeiardi. Many gifts wert presented to Miss Collar and lunch was served. The table dec. oration was c huge birthday cake and the color scheme was pink and blue.
 Those present included: Mary doggins, Eleanor Hoetke, Marjorie dorman, Rose Mary PaScucci, Betty Dimoek, Vera Whalen, Thomas Me- drath, John Rieciardi, Jean jbtofi Joseph Cailan, Robert Mungavln and Mary Callan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
Full Weather Report

Boston, Dec. ss-(UP)-weather
 HhOde Island and NIaasachu.etts --Fmlr and colder tonight. FTiday increnRiug cIOudIness followed by galn or snow On the coast Connecticut-iencr fair and colder tonight. Friday Increasing cl0udiness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-23
NO FIRE

An alarm was registered at fire headauarters at 1928 o'clock thh morning when . sprinkler system went of at the Diamond Ginger Ale office building, 6s7 Bank street There was no Ire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-14

'T'm serious, Larry"
 And I'm serious too, honey. I'll do anything that would make you happy. By the way, haven't asked you to marry me since last Sunday What about it?'
 "only this" she said, and kissed him on his nose.
 She was glad of the silence be- tween them when the music be- gan. Glad she wouldn't have to try to be gay. That would have been hard. She'd only been able to save $200 and now she was going to give it to Jennifer for a holiday. She had that to think about. She would never have enough money for the nest egg she needed before she could mar ry Larryl
 But if the holiday would help, would lift that unhappy veil that was between her and Jennifer, she offered it willingly.
 Jennifer wired Daphne to meet her train at the end of the holi- day. 8That small gesture was enough to send Daphne's hopes up.
 Before she went to the train sch ordered a supper of Jennifer's favorite foods.
 The minute she saw Jennifer's face-so lovely, so sweet, SO radi- ant-among the passengers alight- ing from the train, she knew that Jenifer's black mood was dis pelled.
 T can't wait to tell you the news" Jennifer said. "You won't like 1t but you'll have to. Who do you think I met at Dennis? Gordon Herzberg, the great the atrical producer, and he's offered me a small part in new produc- tion." She paused and again that hard expression appeared at the corners of her mouth. What are you going to do about it?"
 Do about it?" Daphne said, hugging her. Darling, I'm going to coach you as soon as you get your lines. I'm thrilled to death. Have you forgotten that the the- ater was my first love?"
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-14
THE STORY so FAR

DAPHNE BRETT, charming
 yOc advertising executive, is in { love with LARRY SMITH, archi- test. Daphne has enc younger
 sister, JENNIFER.
 1 Jennifer resents Daphne's at- tempts to guide her in her career. i First, she dates TUCKER AINS-
 LEV. wealthy plsybOy, in defiance If Daphne. Next she makes play
 for LarEy's affections. Thus 2
 struggle develops between the sisterS.
 Meanwhile Larry proposes mar
 Riage 0 Daphne, but she tells him
 that she must wait. Her reason is that she feels her first duty is 10 Jennifer to get her launched
 on . career. HLarry, without knowing this, agrees to wait. Then Jennifer loses her job. And the next night she plans to eIOpe with Tuck. But Daphne, learning of her plans, stops the marriage.
 Bitterly angry, Jennifer warns Daphne that "You'll be sorry you interferred with my lOye." NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-14
ty MARIE BLIZZARD. esu. MsA s.r.. Ia4

to do very well on $2O0. Sum- mer sports clothes don't cost very much. Suppose l keep the bath ing suit and give you the trip?"
 Before Jennifer had chance to ] answer, their doorbell sounded.
 That's Larry and he's early. The Stadium concert starts to- night and we want to get there carly" Daphne got up to answer the bell.
 Jennifer sighed and walked to- ward the bedroom. Please don't go, Jennifer. It isn't necessary for you to run away when Larry comes"
 "Whos running away2" Larry demanded.
 T was" Jennifer said, Hello, Larry"
 Darling will you find your. self a cigaret and arnuse Jenni- fer for a few minutes2 I've got to be domestic. Our maid didn't come today and the laundry is spread out all over my bed. I've got to put it away"
 Larry gave a playful tug to Jenifer's golden hair. "Be a good little sister and give your big sister a break. Jenifer will do 1t, won't you2"
 Jennifer's eyes called on Heaven to witness her plight. Really" she said and picked up her book. Would you like me to get out a broom too?"
 Larry didn't answer her. He read his newspaper until Daphne, fresh and smart in a sheer tail- ored suit and small sailor, came into the room.
 Going cut, Jennfer?"
 T may" Still she didn't look up.
 I've misplaced my door key. Do you think you'll be here when I get back?"
 T haven't any idea"
 Daphne turned away ashamed of her sisters rudeness, conscious of her own humiliation. Later, when it was intermission and she and Larry sat on teh stone steps high in the Stadium, Larry pulled on his pipe and was silent Daphne had learned to know those silences which always led up to something he didn't want to say. Daphne, would you mind very much if I were to turn Jennifer over my knee and give her a good walloping?" he said at last. "Yes, I would she said. Ut doesn't do any good to try and keep from you that Jennifer is being difficult. But children usu- ally are and she's a child. know her well. If this attack happens to last little longer than usual, she1l still get over it. She needs understanding and I wish you'd make an effort to give 1t to her. Jennifer is generous, warm-heart- ed and penitent, when she gets over things and, she has a great deal of charm. I want you to promies me that you'll make an effort to get to know her. You could bring out the best in her if you'd try. Will you?" 'T'll take her to the zoo on Fri day and buy her the biggest doll I can find"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-14
CHAPTER xyI

s@The patterns calls for a blue
 band but I think I'd like it all white" Daphne held up an abbre- sviated bathing suit she was knitting.
 'Would you mind it being all kWhite?"
 Jennifer didn't look up from saer book. Does it make any difference what I think?" '"I should think 1t would since I'm making 1t for you. Or didn't lyou remember that June 20 is your birthday and June 20 is mext week?"
 | I'm surprised you didn't make lane 6 pinafore," her sister retort- led in the same cold tone that she k1aad given Daphne these last three months.
 |. Daphne put her knitting away t'Perhaps there is something else you'd prefer?" she proffered. f Jennifer smiled sweetly. "Why kion't you forget it, Daphne? Why don tyou leave me alone? You've lgotten your way now. I've settled down to modelling at Tay-Jar- lrettr,-Tay-Jarrett was a smart A57th street shop = T go to bed early and watch my diet. I don't Igo out with any wild people and I don't interfere in your life. Will that be enough?"
 ] ''No," Daphne answered. "it twill not be. Darling, we can't live this way. For three months you've treated me as though you thoroughly disliked me. Surely tyou are intelligent enough to lknow that I would never hurt ilyou, that I want to help you. l think you're taking a ridiculous attitude. After all, think what a mistake 1t would have been fer you to marry Tuck. You couldn't have been very much in love with him to be over 1t so Soon."
 Jsnnifer threw down her beck and walked the length of the room two or three times" Whether I happen to be in love or not in love with Tuck Is no concern of yours. At least he hasn't troubled you" Or you either, Daphne might have said, since Tuck had taken himself off to California for "a short visit" three months ago and had not returned.
 "Aren't you seeing a lot of Roy j'Trowbgidge? think he's very attractive"
 l I'm not boy crazy" Jennifer said with dignity. "But you wouldn't understand that" Patiently, Daphne tried another tack. What would you like to do during your two weeks of next month";"
 Jennifer said. "Why I'd like to run over to Paris. What would you suggest?"
 Unruffled, Daphne answered, T was going to suggest that yo uac- cept Miriam Gatty's invitation to join her family on the Cape"
 Miriam had been a classmate i, at Miss Maidstone,s.
 Certainly, I'll accept. And wear what? I haven't had a de- cent rag in a year and I'd need loads of sports clothes" Daphne might have said that Jennifer had spent every cent of her generous salary on clothes. Instead she said, I've a little 1noneyq in the bank I could let you have. You ought to be able
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-14
Brain TwizzIers By Prot. ). D. Flint

Three boys, Bob. Bill. and Jim, wore spending a vacation at a ranch out West and one day they set out 1 on 6 trip on horseback. They had covered a distance of 43 1-3 miles to a little cabin where they stopped : to rest and have something to eat When they started after their pick eted horses they were dismayed to find that two had disappeared.
 After discussing the situation they started back to the ranch, Bob and Bill riding the remaining horse and Jim walking. The two would go on ahead, one would start walking, the other returning for the boy left be- hind. The horse could average twen- : ty m. p. h. and the boys could walk respectively, Bob 8 mile in 20 cin- utes, Bill q mile in IS minutes, and Jim, . mile in IF minutes. How could the three reach the ranch in Ehe shortest possible time?
 Answer to Yesterdays TwIzzler
 Mr. Andrews was the deaf man.
 . Brown the chairman, Mr. Col
 Ag the jovial man, MT. Davis was fir. Freeman's brother-in-law, MT. Edwards the noisy man, MT. Free man the very large man.
 Gcapyyight JoRp 2. pllle Gel