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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
DOCTOR STRICKEN
 AFTER PARADINC
A. J. Savard Dies in New Britain-Active
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Funeral arrangements were being made today for Dr. A. J. Savard, Waterbury native, who died last night at New Britain Hospital Sev- eral hours after he was stricken with a heart attack while marching in a Memorial Day parade yesterday. He was marching with the American Legion Fife and Drum Corps, which he was instrumental in forming, when he was stricken, the heart at tack apparently having been induc- cd by the heat.
 Dr.. Savard was born in this city and received his early schooling here. After being graduated from Crosby High school he entered the University of Michigan. He was student at Tufts medical school whe nthe United States entered the World War and he enlisted in the medical corps, serving 15 months. After completing his medical studies he served interneships in Boston and Hartford.
 His family meanwhile had moved to Bristol. Dr. Savard began his practice in New Britain 18 years ago. He served as police surgeon, as president of the New Britain Medical Society, and was active in American Legion programs. He had great interest in art and was also proficient as an archer. He was staff gnecologist at New Britain hospital.
 Surviving are his wife, son and daughter; his mother, and two brothers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Improving

Much improvement was report ed at St. Mary's hospital today in the condition of Michael Bas- ta, 21, of 549 North Main street. who was seriously hurt early Sat- urday morning when the car in which he was riding left the high way on Meriden road and struck a tree. Police said that the crash was caused by heavy fog.
 Three others in the same car were also hurt, two of them severely. Basta suffered serious head injuries. Mary Plumbo,24, and Nellie Ziemba, 18, both of Southington, are still at St. Mary's hospital, having suffered head and face injuries. The fourth occupant of the car,. Michael Guilmetti, 19, of Oakville, escaped with minor hurts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Ministers Support
 Father O'Flanagan
Claim Information of Rev Eugene Cryne Not Accurate;
 Offer Telegrams Regarding Suspension

Three well-known ministers of Protestant Churches in Wateryille, T ton and Naugatuck identi-
 nselveS in a communication
 | the committee of arrange l. for the appearance here in Waterbury of Rev. Michael O,Flan- agan. Articles have appeared in various newspapers and magazines of the country stating that Father O'Flanagan, a Catholic Priest, had been suspended. He is now engaged in 8 lecture tour of the United States speaking in the interests of the loyalist or Spanish Democracy. Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell, well known Protestant prelate, is chairman of the commit tee.
 The communication from the To- cal committee reads as follows:
 Waterbury, Conn.
 June 1, 1887. Editor, The Waterbury Democrat
 Waterbury, Connecticut. Dear Sir:
 Last Friday you displayed prom inently the headline Michael O'Flanagan Is Suspended Priest" The Rev. Eugene P. Cryne of St. Patrick'S Church furnished the information through clipping from the Sunday Visitor" Rev. Cryne is anxious lest the people of Waterbury be duped by yelled pretenSe.
 We of the committee that is sponsoring the speech of Father O'Flanagan are also concerned that the people of Waterbury be protected from yelled pretense. It seems that Rev. Cryne has un- willingly passed on to your paper through his clipping information that is not accurate.
 According to information fur nished to you, Father O'Flanagan was suspended in 1925. and his faculties have not been restored since that time by his bishop. While that is a true statement in itself, 1t concealS falsehood, for his faculties were restored in 1927, though not by his bishop. The following telegrams speak for themselves.
 CABLEGRAM FROM BISHOP OF ELPFIN CONVEYS FALSE HOOD BY EVASION AND IN- CORRECT TERMIN LOGY. CORRECT GENERAL TERM FOR RULER OF A DIOCESE IS OR- DINARY NOT BISHOP. BISHOP OF ELPHIN IS AWARE THAT MY SUSPENSION or 1928 WAS REMOVED IN 1927 BY THE ORDINARY.
 FATHER OTLAraAC5AN.
 AM SECULAR PRIEST UN- DER NO ECCLESIAaTICAL PEN ATTY. SUPERIOR RIGHT REV. FRIEND EDWARD DOORLY BIS- HOP OF ELPEIIN ST. MARY'S SLIGO IRELAND. SUSPENSION OF 1925 REMOVED 1927 BY ORDINARY AND NEVER REM POSED, BISHOPS CABLEGRAM WIDELY QUOTED LITERAL TRUTH CONVEYING FALSE HOOD.
 FATHER OFLANAGAN.
 The clipping also records that Father OFlanagan was in this country in 1920. The fact is that he did not arrive until November 1921, and upon arrival was met by representative of Cardinal O'Connell. spoke on the same platform with the now Cardinal Mundelein, and was treated as an honored guest. while the infornna- tion furnished you implies that he was suspended even at that time.
 The clipping gives its flavor by speaking of the ''Inis-naned Loy- alist cause in Spaif." Certainly no intelligent person would say that an army of UnchriStian Moors, and Italians who were tak-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
BREWERS GUESTS
 OF DANIEL LEARY
Advertising Campaign to Boost Connecticut Beer
 Is Discussed

Members of the Connecticut Brew CTS association were the guests here today of Daniel J. Leary, president of the Diamond Ginger Ale, Inc. Following luncheon at the Water bury Country club the visitors dis cussed several matters of interest.
 One of the chief subjects, which was considered with considerable enthusiasm, was a proposal to un- dertake cooperative advertising campaign to boost made-in- Connec- ticut beer. It was generally agreed that if facts were properly presented to the public beer made in this state would be more widely popularized and that industry and Connecticut would share mutual benefits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01

Allard, 57, was critically wounded n the chest. She is in a serious condition at a hospital in Milford, Mass.
 Shot First Wife
 Ross, or Fasano, served five years n the state prison at Wethersield Tor the shooting of his first wife, Elizabeth Ross, according to Chief Inspector Stevens. The crime, he laid, was committed in New Britain. The woman died some time after being wounded, pneumonia develop ng while she was recovering from he wound.
 Miss Wallace and Mrs. Allard were sleeping on a screened-in porch bn the first floor of Mrs. Allard's nome. Mice Wallace told police she law Ross approaching, gun in hand, md screamed. As she did so, she laid, her former husband fired at Mrs. Allard and the woman fell ,o the floor. Miss Wallace started Io run up stairs, she said, but her ex-husband fired at her several times and one of the bullets struck her elbow.
 Waterbury police were informed of he shooting by teletype and were [sked to keep a watch out for the fugitive. Massachusetts state pc- ice searched all day yesterday and ast night through the woods near Mrs. Allard's home.
 Given Jail Term
 Ross, or FaSano, was arrested in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01

en to Spain under false pretenses, and Germans who are vigorously fighting the Church at home, could by any stretch of the iina- gination be called loyalists. The attempt to discred it the duly elected democratic government of Spain must be interpreted as sponsoring the cause of inter- national fascism, which is making 8 travesty of education, religion and international agreements.
 While we are reticent about calling to the attention of Rev. Cryne the errors of the informa- tion, we feel it is his wish that the truth in the matter be pre- sented, and that this direct infor- nation be recorded. Certainly no one would knowingly want to in- jure the influence of a man who is freely giving of his time and energy, that a regularly elected democratic government may de- fend itself. We of this country count democracy one of our most treasured possessions, and instinc- lively feel a kinship for those of another country who are seeking to protect their newly-won demo- cracy. We deplore the practice of calling that which is progressive and democratic communiStic and red.
 We are proud of the auspices under which Father O'Flanagan is touring the country at this present time. Bishop Francis J. McCon- nell is the National Chairman of the North American Committee to Aid Spanish Democracy. The Medical Bureau of the Committee which has engaged Father O'Flan- agan is headed by Dr.. Walter B. Cannon of the Harvard Medical school, and Colonel William B. Crookston, who served with dis tinction in the Medical Corps of the A. E. F. is it's executive sec retary.
 We feel very sure that the people of Waterbury will have a rare opportunity to hear a most worth while presentation of existing conditions in Spain as well as to see a man has attained world recognition as fighter for the rights of the oppressed.
 For the Committee
 REV. ALISON J. SMITH,
 REU WAYNE WHITE
 REV. EDGAR N. JACKSON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Compensation
 Agreements

Compensation of $l,SO0 was to- day awarded Charles Harmon of |Hcmewood farm, Goshen. for his claim against A. Henry Mosle of 6S Wall street, New York city. Harmon injured his leg while working as farmer, September R. 1886 and was disabled from September 4 to April 22. Compen- sation was paid during that time, hut the award made today Is f0f permanent disability.
 Other agreements fled and ap- proved today by Commissioner James M. Lynch arc as follows:
 Chase Brass & Copper Co. and Sam Capaldo, 1440 North Main street, finger injury, $lO.2S begin- ming April "A.
 Chase Brass C Copper Co. and |R. HarmoS, 118 Hill street, thigh Injury, $12.7S beginning May 5.
 Chase Brass & Copper Co. and Dan Ali, S2 ScoviIl street. nose and eye injuries, sl7.17 beginning Anril 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Market Makes Decline At Start OF Business
Losses Ranged to More Than POint-RaiIs Led
 DrOp-U. s. Steel Was Off Over Points

Iand the dollar firmed in terms of most currencies.
 New York Central opened 1000 shares at A 1-B of IA; Pennsyl- vania Railroad fl 1-2 off l-2; Southern Pacific 42 oil 1; Bethle- hem Steel 84 of 1; Pure Oil IT 3-4 of 1 1-4: Chrysler no 1-2 of . 7-8; Douglas Aircraft 54 Ia of 1; Gen. eral Electric 52 1-4 of 7-8 and America Smelling S9 oil 1 IA.
 United States Steel opened 5000 shares at 98 of 3-4. Utilities were down fractionally. Chemicals. oils, amusements, motors and mercantile issues eased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Cremation"

Several of the old wooden troll ley cars on duty in Waterbury fer years were hauled to a siding back of Chase avenue by a wrecxing crew Saturday after nccn. After the metal has been stripped from them they will be burned tomorrow afternoon. Only skeletons of the former trolley cars now remain. The windows have been removed and so have the motors and so forth. The transfer of the trolley cars to their last resting place will be completed in few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
BY JACK AMMAN

Limited Press Staff Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn, June 1-(UP)-- The state reorganization commits sion went out of existence today, confident it has provided the means" whereby the general as- sembly and officials of the state government may save the taxpayers millions of dollars in the future.
 A slight pat on the back for the legislature which has adopted a substantial portion of our program" was offered by Dr. Benjamin P. Whitaker, commission research di- rector, who was present when the commission first came to life two years ago and presided at its obse- quies today.
 No Big Enthusiasm
 But it wasn't tremendously en- thusiastic praise.
 "On the whole" Dr. Whitaker
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
No Change

No change was reported at st. Mary's hospital today in the condition of Patrick Hanrahan, of 406 Mill street, who was bad ly burned while working at the American Brass O., plant. A large fuse exploded.
 MT. Hanrahan suffered sev- gre first and second degree burns about tho neck, face, shoulder, back and arms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Former Waterburian
 Shoots Wife, Friend
Michael FasanO Sought By Police of Two States;
 Served Time for First Wife's Death

Michael Fasano A. alias Robert Ross, of this city, sought throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut today the shooting of his divorced wife and her andady yes erday morning Mills Mass Fasano according to Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens of the local detective bureau has used the name Ross for the past several years.
 The divorced wife Gertrude Wallace 37 suffered only grazed right elbow. but the other woman Mrs Alice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
LATE REALTY NEWS

Quit Claim Herbert I. MatthewsOn to Eagle Realty, lot No. 1, plan of home- land.
 Warranty Eagle Realty to Wilfred and Anna L. Martin, lot No. 1, plan of homeland. Florence Hardisty to ConcettA RosSi, two pieces, Scott read.
 Mortgage Concetta ROssi to Peter Or satti, property, Scott road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
No Casualties

Fire in checken coop owned by Rosario Mollica, of 470 Baldwin street, brought out firemer last night. The blaze started when Mollica struck match to light a kerosene lantern. The head cf the match flew into a pile of straw and set the coop ablaze.
 Mollica's son, Sebastian, sent in a fire alarm, and several com panies went to the scene. The fire was quickly checked.
 A garage in the rear of tho home of Alfred B. Crane, 1l12 West Main street, was slightly damaged yesterday afternoon when it caught fire from sparks flying from a rubbish fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Spotlighting Brass City News
Telling the World

The current issue of Forbes magazine lists Waterbury as one of 10 cities in the country show ing outstanding business improve ment in recent months. This city is cited in the Forbes photograph, an analytical chart of business conditions.
 Other cities named are San Trenton, Providence Wilmington, Rockford. H., Sa- vannah, Beaumont, Waco and Port Arthur, Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
"Father=SOn''

A father and son were ar raigned in city court today on breach of the peace charges. The father, Joseph Mastropietro, 5., of 21 North Leonard street, re- ceived a suspended sentence, while the son, Anthony, 23, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, execution suspended.
 The father was arrested after trouble at home. The son was arrested in city court yesterday by Patr0Iman Joseph Garvey af- ter the father testified the boy had struck him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
SALMON HAS 9 MoNUTHs

Shelton, Wash. tUP)-A two- mouthed salmon was caught in a net by Bill Allen, Skokomish fish, erman. The upper mouth was in a normal position. One tongue op- erated for both openings, but the lower mouth had a separate set of teeth. The fish weighed IS pounds and was 30 inches long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
By ELMER c. wALzER
Press Financial EdItorD

New York, June 1-CUP)-Stocks declined at a moderately active opening today. Losses ranged to more than point with rails leading the setback. Bonds were steady while cotton lost Ii to 16 points
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
04 Degrees! !!

Scorching heat which drove thousands of Waterburians to beach and stream over the holi- day weekend. continued today, but according to the weatherman will be short lived. Showers are predicted for tonight. followed by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
BLESSED EvENTING

The Gary Coopers (Sandra Shaw) are expecting a baby in September. They recently returned from visit to Mrs. Cooper'S mother in New York when the a"to, was recalled for ad ded scenes in Paramount's nautical saga, Souls at Sea-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
OVER BAHAMAS

Miami, Fla. June 1.-(UPl- Amelia Earhart was over Long Island in the Bahamas at 0:45 a. m. EST, a wireless report from her new ship picked up at Kay West and relayed here said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01

cooler and fair weather tomorrow.
 The Waterbury Democrat ther- moter registered 94 degrees at 12:45 today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
Forest Yuletide Program Arranged
 Beneath Everybody's Christmas Tree

Tt Came Upon . Midnight Cleaf.D and God Rest Ye Merry Centles men,"
 College Quartet to Aid
 The music for the re-enacted program in Fresno will be presented by e double quartet from Fresno State college.
 Guy Hopping, superintendent of General Grant National Park, and w. A. Collins, of Fresno, president of the Nations Christmas Tree As~ sociation, will preside at the tree program.
 The General Grant tree attracts thousands of visitors each year. It has been scared from many fires, but restoration work has given it Q restored percentage of 90 per cent. It rises lnajeStically from small clearing, with it's huge lower trunk topped by Q gnarled mass of limbs. The mountainside and surrounding trees will be blanketed with gnoWs silhouetting the forest plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

program will be the solo, "star of the East" written for the nations Christmas tree celebration by Charles Wakefield Cadman, cofn- poser, and Grace Osburn Wharton, author. Mrs. John Schellenberg of Reedley will be the coloist.
 The General Grant tree is the second largest in the world being exceeded only by the General Sher- man tree, which is 272 feet tall. The nations Christmas tree" is B feet in diameter at the base, 16 feet at a height of 60 feet and 12 feet at a height of 200 feet.
 Tree Most Popular
 The designation of the General Grant tree as the nations Christ mas tree has added significance in the fact that a survey by the Amer ican Forestry Association revealed that the sequoias were overwhelm- ingly the most popular tree in the United States and the sequoia gi- gantea thereafter was honored as the official tree of the nation.
 The musical program for the Yuletide event will be provided by the Fresno American Legion glee club and bugle corps. A Fresno chorus has been selected and 1t will sing such well-known Christ mas hymns as First Noel" "An- gels We Have Heard on High" silent Night" "Oh Come, Let Us Adore Him." "Joy to the World" Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" |"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
|FAVORITE DINNER
 OF MARK TWAIN
At Christmas He Liked Crusty Golden Brown
 Turkey and Ale
Countess Haugwits- -ReventlOw

The importance of Christmas dinner as a culinary institution has grown in American custom to al- most the same proportions as Thanksgiving. In thinking of Christmas dinner menus, the hos- tess might be interested in how Mother Shidlen of Mark Twain fame cooked her turkey.
 Laurel O'Connor relates in Drinking with Twain" that Mark Twain's favorite meal was served in Shidlen's Tavern in Elmira, New York. The meal, prepared by Lew Shidlen's mother for the raconteurs who gathered with Twain in this pleasant tavern, consisted of golden brown turkey, crusty and fragrant. Dressing with just the right amount of spicy sage; potato salad which was perfection itself; a bit of crat1- berry sauce from Grandmother Shidlen's cupboard, and her own rye bread. That feast, washed down with a cup of 'awf n awf or a glass of straight ale, was eaten to the last luscious crumb-and was never to be forgotten" At Mark Twain's instigation, this feast was prepared for public patronage.
 "IIer frequent and continuous bastirg of the roasting bird pre- pared for the oven by her own secret method with the savory basting liquid of her own devising, gave to the meat tenderness and delicacy of flavor no modern self-basting roaster could ever achieve" the de- scription continues. with scrupu- lous care she watched over the fowl, tending it throughout the long hours of slow tedious roasting with a pa- tience before which 8 modern COOK would stand in awe the intrigu-- ing flavor of her dressing with that whiff of sage to whet the appetite and stimulate the taste; the potato salad, mixed with a wooden spoon in a wooden bowl which has been brushed with a clove of garlic, were the marvel of connoisseurs and connoisseurs were many in those days of well living"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
HEALTH DEPT. PLANNING PARTY
Annual Christmas Get-TO. gether to Be Held This
 Evening at City Hall

The annual Christmas party of the department of health is set for tonight at 6 o'clock at the office in city hall and such city officials as Mayor Frank Hayes, City Controller Daniel J. Leary, Dr. Andrew J. Jackson, president of the board of health, City Clerk John P. Fitz- maurice, will be guests of Dr. Ed- ward J. Godfrey, city health officer, and members of his staff.
 Among the others who'll attend are: assistant city clerk, John Di- Corpo, plumbing inspector, James R. Walker, Michael Slavin, assist ant regustrar of voters; Coleman O,Loughlin, dog warden.
 Dr. Peter T. Keeley, milk and food inspector; Thomas Murphy, sani- tary inspector, Terrence Coughlin, sanitary inspector; Sam Menescino, sanitary inspector; Roger O'Donnell superintendent of garbage; Luke Bowling. caretaker'of the municipal hospital; Ralph J. Bud" Vaughn.
 Stella Belanger, Lillian R. Conllor, Mary Bowling, Anne Derwin, Mary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

mentalists and dancers helped make the party a huge success.
 Miss Edith Sacco drew a round of applause for her vocal interpolation of "Star Dust" and her comical rendition of while the Gypsy Makes Her Violin Play.
 Little Miss Barbara Carosella scored a big hit .n her clever dance speciality entitled, "The Bowery Girl" while Elaine Golden went over big after most difficult toe dance. Lillian Bunnell and Eleanor Ira visano entertained with fast tap dance speciality while Andy Pen- tino had the crowd believing Benny Goodman was present when he rlayed Alone" on the clarinet. Joseph Scacco gave several comical monologues while Nick Santabar- bara scored in a difficult roller skating act. Nick Schepis was master of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
FIGHTS MOVE
Lieutenant Pollard to Pre-. sent Warrant for New
 York Prisoner

Lieut.. Detective William Pollard left today for New York to claim custody of Andrew Dubourge, of Winsted road, Torrington, who is wanted by local authorities on a charge of theft of an automobile.
 Dubourge was arrested in New York Friday night, allegedly while driving @ car which had been stolen in this city. He has refused to waive extradition, and hearing on extradition will be held tomorrow morning.
 According to police, Dubourge visited the used car establishment of Creel Brothers in this city and said he wanted to purchase a car. lie tried one, returned 1t and asked for later morel. He failed to re. turn this car, police claim.
 The car was reported stolen Dec. 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
ELTON EMPLOYES
 RENDERED PARTY
Manager Clyde Jennings Entertains Entire Staff in
 Rhythm Room Monday
Mrs. James H. R. Cromwell

A diversified and well balanced program of entertainment was of fered employees of the Hotel Elton last evening in the Rhythm Room by Manager Clyde Jennings at the second annual Christmas party which featured dancing to the music of Del Fino and his aug lnented orchestra.
 A light luncheon was served en1- ployes, their wives, husbands and escorts. A grand march, led by MT. and Mrs. Jennings, a grab bag and a variety program of singers, instru-