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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
PROSPEROUS BOOM .STIRS AMBITIONS
Scores of Retired" Per= sons Now Seek PrOfit=
 able Employment

An influx of persons who have not registered at the State employ ment office or any other office of this kind during the past ten years was given the main reason today by Thomas I. Shea, local manager, why there have been 1891 new names added to the files at the Connecti- cut State Employment office on North Main street since the first of the year.
 The local manager estimates that that out of this total there have been some HOO persons from the city of Waterbury who have come in and had their names placed on file.
 Boom Inviting
 The general pickup in local tn- dustry, a situation which enhances employment possibilities, has also brought people out into the open, so to speak, looking for jobs. In ad- dition to this enlargement of the state service during the past few years and the fact that month ly reports of placements appear in the newspapers also tend to draw those who are looking for work to the State Employment office.
 In January this year there were 444 new registrations recorded here, in February there were 404 and last month the total reached mark of 542.
 Speaking in regard to "job shop pers", persons who drift from town to town, Manager Shea explained today that the Employment Ser vice interstate and intra-statc system of checking these persons prevents practically all of them from having their names listed on files as new regiStrantS.
 Explains System
 He explained it, in brief, as fol- lows: "If a man comes here to the Waterbury office seeking an in- terview and states that he has just moved here from Hartford we iln- mediately send letter to that of- flee and his name is taken off the active files there. If we discover that he already has a job there and has only come here for the purpose of looking things over in Waterbury, we take his name off our list. In all events, his name cannot well De on the eligible list at more than one office for any length of time. And when a Waterbury man registers at an office in some other town, we are informed of that here and take his name off our own list"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Studying For Priesthood City of Waterbury Has 19 Youths Enrolled in St. Thomas Seminary in Bloom6eld-Largest Local Contribution in Years-All Sections Represented

MT. and Mrs. John Cronan of IS Adams street.
 Harold Flanagan, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Flanagan of 21 Arch street; Frank Rosa, son of MT. and Mrs. s. Rosa of 32 Burton street; William Wihbey, son of MT. and Mrs. George Wihbey of 671 Meriden road; Thomas Donahue, son of Mir. and Mrs. T. R. Dona- hue of 150 Waterville street; Joseph Perreault, son of MT. and Mrs. J. G. Perreault of roc Watervilie street; Win Cronin, son of Ms, Margaret M. Cronin, of ell East Main street.
 James Leary, son of Mrs. J. Leary, of 33 Ashmun street; Robert Brady, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael j.. Brady, of 38 Washington street; John Conrick, of 267 Hill street; Francis Kerwan, son of Mrs. Mary A. Kerwan, of B Fairview street; Joseph Murphy, of 46 Ayers street; Amelio Catalina, son of MT. and Mrs. Santi Catalini, of SIS South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
SpOtlighting Brass GtyNews
Tipsy Drivers

Despite 2 steady police cam paign against t, tipsy driving has increased in Waterbury dur- ing the past month, according to figures supplied by the police accident squad. Up to yesterday there were ls alleged drunken drivers involved in accidents since the first of April
 During the entire month of March there were ony five ace cidents in which tipsy drivers were involved. These figures in- clude only drunken drivers whose cars were in accidents; there were other drunken driv- ing arrests which did not follow accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
MOVIE ACTRESS
 WINS VICTORY

Hollywood, April 24.-(UP).-Con- stance Bennett, movie actress, held a legal victory today that set a precedent for the many Hollywood film players hired by foreign pro- ducerS.
 Superior Judge w. Turney Fox ruled in her $65,000 suit against Gaumont- British Pictures Corp, Ltd, that foreign companies hiring talent in Hollywood can be consid- cred as doing business in California.
 The judge refused to quash serv- ice of a summons in the suit to Lardy Drmour, agent of the Brit ish firm. Miss Bennett claims the firm contracted for her to appear in a picture that was never produced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
No Sit=DOWns

New and longer hours went into effect at the local office of the motor vehicles department today for the convenience of those op- orators who have not as yet re- riewed their licenses. The office opened at 8:30 this morning and will remain opel until p. m. in- stead of the usual Saturday GUS tom of opening at g 8. m. and clos ing at noon.
 Commencing Monday the office will also operate at longer hours, and on daylight saving time. Mon- day morning the office will open at 8:30 and continue to 6 p. m., and that schedule will be contin- ued all through the week.
 Present licenses expire April 3O, and motorists are urged to obtain licenses early to avoid the rush. Mail orders will be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

Waterville, April "A The third grade pupils of Miss Casey's room at Sprague school, presented the following assembly program yester- day afternoon in the gymnasium of thes school.
 Play-"Mother Goose Party" | ............ 20 Members of Class Song-"I Can Learn My A. B. C.'s by the Class Tap Dance-Marjorie Cantin
 Song-"Little Old Lady, | Arnold Keith Sketch-"Tom Changes His Mind" Characters
 Tom-James Nyberg
 Mother-Marjorie Cantin Aunty Doleful-Viola Partridge Doctor-Leo Lafferty Policeman-Edward Smith Dance-Pauline Garrity Song-"School Days" by the Class Churches Services
 St. Michael's Church-Masses to- morrow will be at a. m. and 1O:15 a. m, Rev. Michael Heating will officiate.
 St. Paul's Episcopal = Rev. Ray mond M. D. Adams, rector; services Sunday will be as follows: Holy Communion at 8 o'clock; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. and morning prayer; litany and sermon at HOO o'clock.
 Waterville Union-Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister, Sunday school will be at II a. m. and evening service at 7:30 o'clock at which time Miss Weeks will preach on the subject, -Four Worlds"
 Grace Methodist Rev. Alison J. Smith, pastor. The Every mans Bible Class will meet at 9:15 a. m. The guest speaker will be Rev. LeRoy Crosby, pastor of the South Federated Church, of Wa terbury. The service will be in charge of Carl Froelich, class presi- dent and the song service will be lead by Vincent Leonard.
 Morning service at 10:30 8 m. Rev. E. F. Weise of New Haven will occupy the pulpit and give an ad- dress on "The Endowment Fund Campaign" Rev. Smith will con- duct the morning services at the West Side Hill Methodist Church in Waterbury, but will return to the Grace Methodist Church and preach at the evening service at ' p. m.
 Gospel Hall-Morning services will be held at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday school at 12:00 o'clock noon and evening gospel service at 7:30 p. m.
 Services This Afternoon
 The annual service for the presen- tation of the Lenten offering of the Episcopal Sunday schools of New Haven County will be held this af- ternoon ct 3:30 o'clock at St. Johns Church in Waterbury. The various schools will be represented, and pupils teachers and choir members will participate in the procession and take part in the service. A large number of pupils of St. Pauls Epis- copal Church Sunday school are planning to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
THOMS TO SERVE IN NEW COUNCIL
General Assembly Pr0- vides New Set-Up for
 Future Legislation


 Waterbury will have a part in shaping the legislative program of the state of Connecticut for the coming two years. The senate and house have passed a bill setting up legislative council and Represen- tative John D. Thoms of Waterbury is a member of this group. Others on the committee are Governor Wilbur L. Cross, Senators Raymond J. Devlin of New Haven and E. Gaynor Brennan of Stamford and Representative Noah Swayne of Darien.
 Dictate Program
 The newly created legislative council will set up procedure in the upper and lower branches of the general assembly and will dictate under g new program the methods in which bills will be brought in and administered.
 Passage of the special legislative council was opposed, at first, by several democratic and republican laeders but the bill now enacted and awaiting the governors signature is a favorable one as far as factions are concerned.
 Future Problems
 The legislative council will take up many problems concerning amendments to the present methods of state government and will offer many suggestions as private sessions are held. This council is considered one of the most important groups created by the 1937 session of the legislature. It takes second place it is felt, to the reorganization group which already has had passed or reported favorably meas ures changing the set-up of the state government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

regattas will be dedicated to Coy. wilbur L. Cross who two weeks ago celebrated his 18th birthday anni- versary. Sept. has been designated as governors day. The chief execu- tive will attend a rendezvous of New England sea scouts, review 2 shore parade in which there will be 30 floats depicting the progress of Conpecticut's maritime industry, and in the afternoon will witness a marine pageant consisting of the United States power squadron of 100 power yachts and fishing boats. In the evening, all vessels in the re- gatta, especially illuminated, will pass in review in the harbor.
 Historic Background
 New London was chosen by the committee as headquarters because of its historic background, ample harbor facilities, the proximity of the Thames river, scene tes the an- nual Yale-H Harvard crew races, and its location nesr. the eastern end of Long Island Sound as 1t joins with the Atlantic ocean.
 Harry E. Morse, New London, was expected to be chosen chairman of the regatta committee. To each com mitteeman the governor, wrote:
 '"The state of Connecticut enjoys long and honorable maritime his tory, dating from early colonial days to the present. There has also grown illp. in recent years, a great interest in yacht racing of all kinds. In the light of these circumstances, it has been proposed by members of sey- eral yacht clubs, by New London city officials, and by the New Lon don Chamber of Commerce to hold the first annual Connecticut goyer- nor's regatta at New London from August 28 to September 8, 1887. I have been asked to appoint 8 re- gatta committee to take charge of the schedule of events, which range from rowing races to competitions between the "J" class cup-defeud- CTS.
 Tt would give me great pleasure to have you accept an appointment to the regatta committee, which VIII be made up of the commodores of yacht clubs in Connecticut and from our adjoining states, together with other men interested in such an event. I believe the regatta VIII be of major importance in yachting and racing circles along the eastern seaboard and your cooperation VIII be greatly appreciated"
 Governors Ball
 The first races will be held Aug. 28. The climax of the regatta will be on Sept. 6 and 2 when the class U" international cup defenders compete first over g 30-mile tri- angular course, and finally over a 15rmile cours, with the starting point at Sarah's Ledge.
 The governors ball will be held the evening of Sept. g and trophies to winners will be presented by Gov: Gross at banquet Sept. 2 at Hotel Griswold, Eastern Point. ...
 Entries for the many events VIII be received by the committee ne- ginning next week.
 Lieutenant- Governor Hayes and Martin Martus, district commission CT of the Waterbury Council of Boy Scouts and commodore of the Poo dattuck Yacht Club, are the Wa terbury members of the governors committee of 100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

This city's representation at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, is the highest in many years, check up on the schools registration shows, and that is outstanding, for since its establishment, the semin- ary has always had 8 good number of Waterburians included in its en- rollment.
 There are nineteen Waterbury ,oys at the preparatory institution
 his year. They come from all sec
 ions of the city, but for the most
 art are graduates of Crosby high
 ;hool.
 The enrolment includes the fol- lowing from this city: Edward Har- rington, son of MT. and Mrs. Dem his J. Harrington of 406 Baldwin Edward Conlon, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Conlon of 50l wilson street; James D'Amelio, son of Mrs. F. D'Amelio, of 653 South Main street; John Lynch, son of Mrs. J. Lynch, of 52 Lafayette street; James Barry, son of MT. and Mrs. J. Barry of 3S South View James Harrison, son of MT. and Mrs. J. Harrison, of 188 South Elm street; Ray Cronan, son of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Delays

Five civil matters, appeals from judgments and verdicts in local courts, appear on the May docket of the supreme court of errors of the State of Connecticut. None will be heard, for none has been printde.
 The cases are: Mrs. D. 0. Evans against the Byrolly Transporta- ton Company, plaintiffs appeal from superior courts denial of motion to set aside jury's verdict.
 Anna Christian against City Of Waterbury, plaintiffs appeal from court of common pleas. Petron- ella Lusas against St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, defend- ants appeal from court of com- mon pleas.
 George A. France against VII. liam D. Munson, plaintiffs appeal from superior court. Compensa- tion case.
 Vincent A. Miller against Julius Urban, defendants appeal from court of common pleas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Outside. Sheriff!

Judge Frank P. McEyoy of this city, now presiding in superior court at Hartford has ruled that the salary of 8 mayor is not sub ject to attachment. The decision was made in favor of Mayor George A. Quigley of New Britain, who was defendant in an action brought by the Prudential Mort gage and Inyestment Company.
 The plaintiff mortgage company sought to attach Mayor Quigley's salary to cover g judgment of $l,- 943.3O it has against him. The company made demand on the City of New Britain, but that city defended on the ground that the mayors salary is not subject to attachment.
 To this defense the plaintiff de- murred but Judge McEyoy over- ruled the demurrer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
BAR DRINKING
 BILL PREPARED

Hartford, Conn, April 24.-(UP). A judiciary subcommittee of the General Assembly today prepared a bill which would permit drinking at the bar in Connecticut.
 Taverns, however, still are barred from selling hard liquors under the bill, in which all changes recorn- mended in the state liquor control act were contained.
 The bill prohibits sale of liquor by minors and makes optional, irl- stead fo mandatory, revocation of H. censes by the liquor control com mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
NEGRO IS HELD

Bridgeport, Conn, April 24-(UP) Asa Scott, 20, negro, was held to- day on Q technical breach of peace charge in connection with the shooting of William H. Thompson, a. also . negro, late last night in an argument over c woman. Thomp- son was wounded in the left arm and side. Police said Scott admitted the shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
City Protests

Steps to set aside the $S,0OO verdict in favor of Richard Cashman, administratOr, against the City of Waterbury have been started in the local super for court. On Thursday 8 jury granted the verdict to the plaintiff as administrator of the estate of his wife, Alice, who died March 24th, 1886. He claimed her death was caused from injuries sustained in a fall on a defective walk 0l; East Farm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Bahin Host

Postmaster Charles A. Babin was hest yesterday to John A. Brennan, director of the U. s. pest ofIice parcel post division. Mr. Brennan spoke Thursday night In NeW Haven at the an- nual meeting of the Connecticut association Of P0stmasters. AL bert F. Walsh of Danbury, the postmaster in that city, accom- panied MT. Brennan tO Water- bury. AAr. Walsh was elected president of the state associa- lien at Thursdays gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

Charles c. IngersoIl, co-origins- tor of the Ingersoll Watch Go. and for many years . resident of this city, will speak tomorrow afternoon at the Central 'Y." His talk will start at three o'clock and will be on the subject "The Cause and Cure of the Business Depression." zngersoll is president Of the Manhattan Single Tax club. His talk In Waterbury tO- morrow ls being sponsored by . local group oi Henry George's followers. Rmeng them Dr. Royal E. &. Izayea, nernaEd M. Allen, EveEett M. Stanley and Clarence Beers. The meeting tomorrow in aDsn to the pabIla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Bankruptcy

Referee Walter F. Torrance will preside at bankruptcy court in the county building here Monday morning at 10 2. m., and hear the following cases:
 Michele CiChiara, hearing for appointment of new trustee; Francis Maher, Archie Mitchell, Frank E. Colby, Geryasi New Idea oil Burner Corporation and Steward Wayside Furniture Co.,, first meeting of creditors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Canadian Legion

At the regular meeting or the Canadian Legion auxiliary q re port of the delegates to the state command meeting held in Boston. Mass, recently. was accepted as favorable. Mrs. '. B. Peters, presi- dent of the local organization, was appointed as installing otticer for the auxiliary in Springfield, Mass. and wiIl ofiiciate during cere- monies to take place there on May 22nd. Mrs. Mary Morrissey of the Boston post, will assist as marshal,
 The auxiliary members tomor- row will participate in the chap te. ''emorlal services to take place
 ...e morning ct the Second
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
CORKINGDALE GETS $1,OOO COMPENSATION

Compensation of $1,oOo and pay ment of medical bills of $354 for William Corkingdale of IS Irving Place will be paid according to an agreement approved by Cornpensa- ton Commissioner James M. Lynch today.
 The complainant is alleged to have suffered injuries of several fractures of the right arm on Nov ember 12, 1886, while working for The Thomas F. Moran and Sons, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Daughters Of Italy

Mrs. John Palladino is chair man of the annual dinner dance of the Daughters of Italy circle, Companions of the Forest, which will be held at Waverly Inn on May 6. She will be aided by Mrs. Marciano c. Stance, Mrs. Samuel Pinto, Mrs. Joseph Parziale, Mrs. Carosella, Mrs. Dominic Summa, Miss Olga Piola and Miss Jose prime Vanni. The Mothers Day program on May IA is headed by Mrs. Daniel Suozzo, assisted by Mrs. Frank Gemino, Mrs. An- thony Luccaro, Mrs. Anna San- tasiero, Mrs. Angeline Iacayino. Mrs. Elvira Nulario, Mrs. Ludwog Carosella and Miss Olga Piola.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Fires :!

A storage room on the second floor of a building at IA West Main street was slightly damaged by fire early last night after rub bish had caught fire. The walls and flooring were scorched.
 The building is owned by the Meriden Savings bank. The prem ises where the fire took place have been vacant recently.
 Bremen were called to the Trin- ity Apartments, Prospect street, shortly after 8 o'clock, but found that an outdoor incinerator blaze was under control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
s. OF U. V.

Members of Wadhams camp, Sons of Union Veterans, elected Alton Cashman secretay last eve ming at session held in the state Armory. Department Com mander Lyman Gregory of Mill ford was the installing officer. Among those who recently att Mrs. Ella DeForrest of Derby, de- tended 8 district meeting were uartment president of the auxili- ary; Herbert Cleayeland, past department commander; Homer Northrop of Waterbury, . G. A. R. member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

Congregational church and all members are asked to report at the American Legion home on Holmes avenue at 10 o'clock. The ceremonies will take place a half hour later.
 During the progress of the meeting the auxiliary made Q flag presentation to the chapter, the donor oration being delivered by Mrs. John Ring. At the same time a Canadian flag was given the post by the Oracle family In honor of their mother, Mrs. Sarah Oracle, Q charter member, who died e month ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
FrdtenQL NeOs
Galilee Shrine

MT. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols, who celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary yesterday, were hon. ored last evening at meeting of Galilee shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem. Plans were made at the session for a food sale today at Howland-H Hughes with Mrs. Evelyn Taylor in charge. Fol- lowing the session last evening there was a rehearsal of the cere- nsony which will take place on the occasion of a visit from the supreme high priestess in June. MT. and Mrs. Alfred Perkins and MT. and Mrs. Clifford Kelsey were named as delegates to the na- tional convention in Oklahoma in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Margaret Emery Gets
 Compensation Award

Compensation of $17.86 in addition to doctor bills of $49 and $2.50 for an elastic ankle support will be paid Margaret Emery by the Hadley Car pet Company according to com pensation agreement approved this morning by Commissioner James Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
"Meanest Thief"

The traditional ''meanest thief" entered st. John's Episcopal church during the night and broke open several poorboxes. The theft was discovered at T:30 o'clock this morning and Rev. pr. John N. Lewis, rector. immediately notified police.
 Late this morning Lisutenant-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
Marshals

Andrew McFadden, 8 graduate of Crosby high school. and John J. Kane of Worcester, Mass, have been named Holy Cross senior class marshals, 1t was re- vealed this morning by Rev. Joseph F. Sullivan, s. J., dean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
New London Scene Of
 Governors Regatta
Yacht Enthusiasts Grace His Exceeney's Committee
 of 100 Prominent Waterbury Represented
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.

BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.
 (United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New London, Conn, April 24.- (UP). - The governors regatta, planned as one of the country's out standing maritime events-an H. day round of racing, marine car- rivals, shore parades and banquets will be inaugurated in this old whaling port August 28 to Sept. 8.
 Outlined today were programs for boats of every class, from the hum-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24
U. s. w. W.

The Department of Connecticut, United spanish War Veterans. will sponsor a Dewey day celenra- ton at Grants hall in New Ha- ven on May 1. State Department President Lucy Edwards of Shell ton is in charge. This city is exc pepted to send Q large delegation and those desiring Transportation ore asked to phone Mrs. Bernice Wells ct b-055o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

ble rowboat, through dinghys, out boards, to the sleek sailing yachts in the millionaire brackets. Presence of the international cup defenders during the regatta has been assured, according to committee of 80, irl- cluding leading eastern yachtsmen and racing enthusiasts, members of congress and state and municipal officials.
 Review Planned
 The first of the scheduled annual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

Detective John Leary and Detec- tive William Foley were inveSti- gating the crime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-24

Naugatuck, April 24.-The an- nual combined grammar school upper grades and high school concert was successfully presented last evening in the high school auditorium. The grammar school orchestra made its first appear ance an suspicious one under the direction of Barbara ROdenbach and Edward Griffith.