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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

Waterville, Jan. 29-Members o1 the Casper s. Davis, American Le- zion Auxiliary, and several mem- bers of the Post, gathered last evening at Fraternity Hall to pay honor and respect to the memory of Florence L. Wilcox, a charter member of the auxiliary, who, after a long fight against lingering ill., ness, passed away Wednesday, at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph DeVoe of Fort Fair field, Maine.
 The opening of the service was conducted by the unit president, Mrs. Della Carney, who then lighted four candles which rested on a table banked with evergreen. The can- dies represented the service so free- ly given by Mrs. Wilcox, who was a very active and interested mem- Der of the auxiliary, from the time when the Casper s. Davis Unit first came into existence, until period about two years ago, when her health began to fail, and she was unable to continue.
 A solo followed, by Mrs. Dorothy Cook, entitled, Tn The Garden" Mrs. Cook was accompanied by Mrs. Eileen Caldwell, music chairman.
 Mrs. Bertha Hackbarth, unit me- morial chairman, and Mrs. Ethel Byrnes, district memorial chairman, carried on the service from that point, after which the quartet, com- posed of Mrs. Dorothy Cook, Mrs. Bessie Brickett, Mrs. Kathryn Da- dario and Mrs. Eileen Caldwell sang
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
CRIMINAL DOCKET
 REOPENS TUESDAY
Rapid Disposition of Three Jury Cases Expected;
 One Murder Charge

Rapid disposition of the only three jury cases on the superior court criminal docket is expected to be made at the re-opening of court Tuesday.
 Murder, theft from person, and larceny of goods valued at more than $50 are the counts upon which the three will be arraigned. It is possible that the three cases will be disposed of on Tuesday. Several other cases will also oe called.
 Arthur Hivon, 46, of Cheshire, is being held on a first degree murder charge. After the true bill was re- turned by the New Haven county grand jury, he pleaded not guilty and selected trial by jury. The jury as yet has not been called, although it has been selected by Clerk George H. Freeman. Hivon is accused of the murder of his wife, Josephine, at Cheshire, September IA.
 Edward Moriarty, 39. resident of this city and Hartford, faces jury trial on charge of -heft from per- son, which allegedly took place on November 29, 1887. He also pleaded not guilty and selected jury trial. Police claim he has long record.
 The other accused, who has plead ed not guilty and selected trial by jury is Edward Distefano, 32, who is charged with larceny of goods. There is possibility that pleas may be changed before trials commence.
 Several civil actions have been scheduled for trail on Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
POLISH CORPS TO
 PRESENT PROGRAM
St. Stanislaus Musicians Hold Show Tonight at
 Temple Hall

One of the most attractive pro- grams arranged here in numerous years will be presented tonight in Temple hall under the auspices of the St. Stanislaus Fife and Drum corps. More than 500 persons are expected to attend the affair.
 Various Polish societies, and nu- merous juvenile organizations have accepted invitations to attend. It will be the first annual vaudeville and dance to be sponsored by the drum corps, which was organized more than year ago, and which has gradually advanced to be known as one of the most popular juvenile outfits in the state. Ted Oleschefski, director of the corps is chairman of the arrangements committee for the vaudeville and dance.
 A number of outstanding per- formers including Fritz Klambt and his gymnastic team from Nauga- tuck; Eddie Zembruski and his Co., Ed orchestra; and Miss Jane Sheehy, dancing and baton twirl- ing juvenile, have consented to take part in the program. The corps has won several prizes since its comparatively recent organiza- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
ZION DAUGHTERS
 PLAN SILVER TEA
Evangelical Lutherans to
 Hold Affair in Church Vestry, February

Gathered at the home of Mrs. Os- car Sternberg on Cables avenue, Thursday afternoon, the Daughters of Zion, ladies auxiliary of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, made plans for silver tea in the church vestry on Cherry street Wednesday, February g. The meeting was opened by the pastor, Rev. Einar Kron, who conducted brief devo- tional, after which Mrs. Emil John son, president of the organiza tion, took charge.
 Mrs. John Ericson, Mrs. A. G. Ben- son, Mrs. Albert Johnson and Mrs. Augusta Palmer volunteered to serve on the committee for the silver tea. Mrs. William Swanson invited the society to hold its next meeting at her home. At the close of the bus mess session, Mrs. Sternberg served coffee.
 Among those present were Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. c. G. Carlson, Mrs. John Ericson, Mrs. c. A. Sten- holm, Mrs. A. G. Benson, Mrs. Axel Forsell, Mrs. Alfred Cedarholm, Mrs. Charles Lindell, Mrs. Fred Larson, Mrs. Augusta Magnuson, Mrs. Ar vid Swanson, Mrs. A. Morris An derson, Mrs. c. E. Johnson, Mrs. Robert Anderson, Mrs. William Swanson, Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. c. L. Hallenborg, and Mrs. Oscar Stenberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
JUDGE RULES ON
 PERMANENT WAVE

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 22.-(UP)- A woman who subjects herself to the inherent danger to the hair" in a permanent wave cannot blame the hair dresser if anything goes wrong, Common Pleas Judge Abra- ham s. Bordon ruled today in deny ing Bloomfield woman's $500 dam age suit against a hair-dressing firm.
 The suit was filed by Mrs. Eleanor H. P Hapgood against MT. and Mrs. John B. Rahm, hair -dressers, charging they damaged her hair when two permanent waves were applied last summer.
 The judge said he heard testimony by experts in the hair-dressing field and came to the conclusion there is no more agreement among ex- pertS in other professions" and that "a permanent wave is not always necessarily permanent"
 ''It is a known fact" Judge Bor- don said, that there is inherent danger to the hair in a permanent and a woman who subjects herself to this treatment assumes the nor nal risk of the outcome in the ab- sence of some positive act of negli- gence to which the failure of injury can be attributed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

he couldn't say out of the cor ner of his mouth, so to speak, but openly, to everyone.
 Yesterday the controller allowed The Democrat access to some of the public records" albeit with far less enthusiasm than was &C., corded the demand of Taxpayer Pape. The Republican organization representative and two reporters went into conference in the pri- vate office and, at ease, examined the public records" so it was publicized.
 Concealed Records"
 Was this the fact of the matter? Is there private file," as well, a file kept during the years for just such a change in political regime at the northwest corner of city hall? How about the missing rec ords, MT. Controller? How does it happen that, with "all of the records for 1880 through 1885 missing" these special items" are now available of the plotters?
 Will the matter of the control ler's office become a boomerang to certain of the plotters? Time the old master of all situations will tell, MT. Controller.
 Note-The man on the street was voluble to the extent that much of his story ran beyond the space allowed today. Portions of it will be available, from time to time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
SPRINGFIELD GYM
 TEAM SHOWS HERE
College Performers to Put on Exhibition at Central
 Y Tomorrow

The widely heralded Springfield College gym team, featuring a per- sonnel of gymnasts from all sections of the country, will appear in an exhibition tomorrow evening at the Central YMCA, arranged by Physical Director Seth Goodwin.
 The college students whe will show here are: Hugh Noble, captain of the team, comes from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada; Stuart Mover, Reading, Penn; Kenneth Woodward, Greensburgh, Penn; Richard Gilley, Belmont, Mass; Rudolph Matousek, Schnectady, N. Y.; Edward Raglan, Troy, N. r.; William Wright, New Britain, Conn; Nick Devita, Stam- ford, Conn; Carl Oermann, Punk sutawney, Penn; Murray MacFar- lane, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Carl Sorenson, Lexington, Mass. :; Robert Atkinson, Haddon Heights, N, J.; Raymond Flint, East Cleve- land, Ohio; Carlton Greider, Wich- ita, Kansas; Kenneth Dustin, Platts- burgh, N. Y.; Howard Caron, Lynn, Mass; and Harold Lemaistre, Mel bourne, Australia.
 The program will be as follows Wand rhythms, sidehorse and rings, group combat with sabres, horizontal bar, baton twirling, William R. Wright; comedy juggling, tumbling and acrobatics, long horse leaping and vaulting, intermission; cornet solo, South Sea Island fire dance, Hal LeMaistre; Cuban cane cutters dance, composed by Ted Shawn; h. dian scalp dance, parallel bars, con- edy gymnastics, Stewart Mover and Robert Atkinson; pyramid building
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
CROSBY SENIORS
 SCORE ON STAGE

Life Begins at Sixteen" was well presented last night by the senior class of Crosby high school, in the school auditorium, before capacity attendance.
 The cast was as follows: Paul Hollis, Thomas Kane; Hilda, Betsy Shattuck; Mrs. Hollis, Doris Lange; MT. Hollis, James Luddy; Fannie Hollis, Imelda O'Brien; Marjorie Hollis, Evelyn Rosen; Crandall Smyth, De Witt Copp; George Cor don, Charles LaDue; Snookie Hollis, Florence Bannett; Theo, David Rosenbaum; Fattie, Dick Leonard {; Daisle, Sonya Seymon: Pidgie, Rhoda Korkin; Boots, Dorothie Will helm; Elsie Taggett, Attracta O. Connor.
 The stage manager was John De Matte, and the prompters were Ruth Greenburg and Florence Cohen. The play was directed by Miss Marie G MacDonell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
TEMPERANCE UNIT
 IN MEETING HERE
Mid-Year Rally Held Today at Mill Plain Union
 Church

The mid-year rally of the Con- necticut Youth Temperance council opened today at Mill Plain Union church with Rev. Matthew G. Madden, pastor, making the address of welcome to the several score of delegates. Another morning session speaker was Arthur J. Rivard, who chose as his topic, ''The Narcotic Problem As We Find It In Our State" A lecture on the national temperance fund by Miss Emma E. Lincoln was scheduled.
 After 8 service of worship by the Associated YTC conference, under direction of G. LeRoy Sargent, Norman Farnlof and George Ven- ter, there will be business session. Thereafter, Chase Kimball will speak on "On the Way to Peace"
 MT. Farnlof will be toaStmaster at a supper tonight and Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor of First Metho- dist church will speak on Robbery by Common Consent"
 Rev. Gertrude Coe, of Wolcott, will be chairman of the reception committee, assisted by Douglas Way, Minnie Harris and Clarence Pierpont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
STOKES FEATURED
 ON WATR PROGRAM
Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Broadcast Is
 Set for Tomorrow
BROOKLYN

The Lithuania Chamber of Com merce radio program over WATR tomorrow afternoon will feature J Stokes in harmonica, accordion and fire solos. The Two Travellers will also be heard during the 15-min- ute broadcast.
 The social committee of the Wo- mems Educational Club announce that a social featuring refreshments VII be held after the next meeting Entertainment will also be enjoyed The committee comprises Mrs. J Brazauskas, Mrs. s. Sapranas, and Mrs. c. Digamas.
 Minstrel Enjoyed
 The second annual minstrel show of the Provincial Di Foggia society and auxiliary played to a full house last night at St. Joseph's auditorium and among featured portions of the program were singing by the Di Foggia chorus, comedy dialogues by Felix Guarini and Steve Ferrucci Michael Vito's orchestra, which played for the show and for danc- ing which followed. Joseph Lezotte was director and Julius DeZinno was master of ceremonies.
 The program was as follows Dance speciality, Lucille Gotsell: song, Philip Guertin; banjo selec- tions, Louis Birardi; Italian song, Mary Tore; songs, Di Foggia chorus: monologs, Norman Gibbs; Italian song, Joseph Bergantino; dance routines, Fred Caligan; song, Theresa Gagne; guitar selections, Louise Salcito, and ensemble; guitar songs, Clifford Doolittle.
 Card Party Tonight
 More than 50 couples have made reservations for the first card party of the new year for the Town Plot 4. c. tonight in the club rooms on Greenmount Terrace. The club rooms have been newly decorated and furnished. Colorful decorations have been provided for teh card party.
 The committee in charge of the card party is headed by Michael J. Purcaro and includes Daniel Breg- la and Fred Febbriello.
 The regular meeting of the club will be held Monday night, with President Anthony Purcaro presid- ing. The board of directors and the board of trustees will meet on Tues day night at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

Was it not ruled that MT. Row. land might produce public rec ords" on demand of a citizen but that he could make no state ment" regarding these public rec ords? How about that aspect of the matter. MT. Controller?
 Free Press @
 Jan. 28.-By the presence of MT. Pape. a pad of paper and a re- porter from one of his papers, the controllers private office" was opened to The Democrat at ap- proximately AIS o'clock, after the time when The Democrat reporter was supposed to be working at city hall, strangely enough. The controller was informed, as The Democrat reported had attempted to inform him since January 8. that there was no aspect of free press" when the controllers office was denied any reporter from any newspaper. He was told that some 3o,o00 persons in the city were not getting "the facts" of his Ire leases" and that, if he had some thing to say as a public servant,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
BIC APPLE CRAZE
 HITS WATERBURY

A double feature attraction will be offered at Hamilton park pavi- lion tomorrow night. Attraction No, l will be an old favorite, Charley Boulanger in person with his fa- nous c. B. s. and WGN band just returned from an extensive two year stay in the middlewest. Featured with the band will be lovely Sheila Lane. Charley and the boys come to Hamilton park direct from the Raymor and Aragon bathrooms in Boston.
 Attraction No. 2 will be the stag ing of the much heralded state championship Big Apple" contest which is open to all. Fifty dollars in cash prizes go to the winners. These contests will be staged to- morrow night, next Sunday night and also on February 18th when the finals will be held and featured by a professional vaudeville team of ex- ponents of the Big Apple" craze.
 The famous Hudson-Delange or chestra comes to Hamilton park next Sunday night February 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

Suzanne Drufa and John MacLel- land. The accompanist will be Geor- gianna Wolff.
 Guests at the dinner will include: Labor Comsr. Joseph M. Tone, Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, auxiliary chap lain; Mrs. Mary Kinsella, national president; Miss Retta Cooney, of Shelton, state president; Miss Julia Mcdonald, Torrington, state vice. president; Peter Griffin, president of Msgr. Slocum branch and an or ganizer of Div. 5; Works Comsr. Jcmes A. Phelan, Francis P. Guil- foile, Mrs. Mary Bresnahan, presi- dent of Div. ST; Mrs. Marie Hart, Meriden, county president; William P. Looney, state president of A. O.. H.; Mrs. Mary A. Bliss, Bridgeport president; George T. Ryan; Mrs. Belinda Tracy, president of Irish American club auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
President

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 Dual ceremonies for the install latiOn of officers of the Polish National Home and it's auxiliary, were conducted last night in Pu- laski hall on Bank street.
 Officers of the home are:
 President, Walenty Sliz; first vice-president, Bronislaw Mazur- ski; second vice-president, Adam Kosinski; treasurer, Alexander Zaborowski; recording secretary, Marcel Ulatowski; and financial secretary, John T. Sterling.
 The auxiliary is headed by Mrs. John Sterling, president. Other officers are: vice-president, Mrs. Mary KOsakOwski; financial sec- retary, Mrs. Helena Ulatowski; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Bielak; treasurer, Mrs. Sophie DwOrznicki; sick committee, Mrs. Nellie Zdunzyzk and Mrs. Stella Zaboraski; member of house committee, Mrs. Lofty Korbuseski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
VERDICT RESERVED
 IN BAMBINI CASE

Decision was reserved yesteday by Judge Edwin S. Thomas in the Hartford federal court, in the habeas corpus petition of Romano Bambini alias Louis or Rocco Bam- bini of 27 Water street, Waterbury. Bambini claims he has been illegal ly ordered deported to Italy.
 He is charged by immigration au- thorities with receiving earnings from prostitutes and managing a house of i'll fame in West Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
IA.O.H. AUXILIARY
 MARKS BIRTHDAY
Installation of Officers, Banquet Features of
 43rd Anniversary

The 43d anniversary of the es- tablshment of the Ladies' auxiliary of Div. 5, Ancient Order of Hiber- nians, will be celebrated here to. morrow. Installation of new officers is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon and the annual dinner will be held at The Elton tomorrow night.
 The installation will be held at 4:30, with Mrs. Marie Hart, of Mer- iden, as installing officer. At the dinner Miss. Daisy Lord will be toastmaster. Miss Nellie Mccarthy is in charge of arrangements.
 Entertainment at the dinner will be provided by William O'Brien, Mrs. Mildred Roche Lezotte, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
SIXTEEN ARRESTED

Thompsonville, Conn, Jan. 29- (UP)-Sixteen men were arrested early today in raid by state and local police on an alleged gambling establishment.
 Theo Cormier was held on a charge of operating. and the 15 others were accused of frequenting. They were released without bail for court appearance Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
MRS. ROBERT TAYLOR FOUND IN NEW YORK

Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens has received word that Mrs. Robert Taylor, sought in this city, has been located in New York. Local police were asked several days ago to To- cate her here to notify her of the death of her husband.
 A check-up showed that Mrs Taylor, the former Mildred Cush- ing, had moved to New York. Au- thorities there then located her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
Copeland Appointed
 By Sheriff Slavin

High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin> an- nounced today that James P. Cope land of Milford has been named full-time secretary of the New Ha- ven County Sheriff's Association Copeland is former legislative cor respondent for several Connecticut newspapers.
 Numerous activities of the asso- ciation, which includes 58 regular members and 150 honorary mem- bers, made the appointment of g full-time secretary necessary, ac- cording to Slavin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
CONNOR FIRM BANNED

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 29-(UP)- State Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley today instructed Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mich ael A. Connor, proprietor of con- tracting firm, to refrain from future bidding on state construction pro- jectS.
 T do not believe in the policy of awarding contracts t state off, cialS," Hurley said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

McMahon, Mrs. Ruth Rooney, Mrs. Gertrude Henion, Mrs. Walter Hor- man, Mrs. Ida Corrigan, Mrs. Ei- leen Caldwell adn Mrs. Mae Smith.
 Dessert Bridge
 The Parish Society of St. Pauls Episcopal church held a dessert bridge yesterday afternoon in the parish house. Mrs. George Bailey was in charge. Those who attended follow; Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. George F. Goggin, Mrs. Charles Caffrey, Mrs. Russell Truelove, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Lester Platt, Mrs. Walter Norman, Mrs. Clifford Northrop, Mrs. Russell Atherton, Mrs. Alfred H. Hurlbut, Mrs. P Quito, Mrs. P. J. Breheny, Mrs. s Gibson, Mrs. Randall Frink, Mrs. Pauling Boner, Mrs. Louis Will Hams, Mrs. Raymond Adams, Mrs. Agnes Ebert, Mrs. w. E. Pierpont, Mrs. A. H. Osborne, Mrs. Albert Lange, Mrs. George Bailey, Mrs. Homer Senior, Mrs. Ralph Grain Mrs. William O'Callaghan, Mrs William Dunlavey, Mrs. Edward Barlow, Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. James Dun can, Mrs. Leon Totten, Mrs. Ed ward Cookson, Mrs. George French, Mrs. Clarence Byars, Mrs. Charles Velte, Mrs. Timothy Collins and Miss Rachel Hengeveld.
 For the past several days, the pupils of Sprague school have been taking their pennies and dimes to school for the Infantile Paralysis Drive, and when they were all counted yesterday afternoon, re- suits showed that the children had contributed a total of $19.25 to this worthy cause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
CHIMNEY FIRE

A chimney fire damaged a three family dwelling at 103 Sunnyside avenue this morning. Fireen an- swered an alarm at 8:25 and were at the scene until 9:10.
 The fire department reported that the occupant was Jerry Hurley. Damage was reported not to have been serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
DOric Chapter

Merit bars were presented to several members of Doric chapter, Order of DeMolay, at a meeting last night at the Masonic temple. Those receiving the awards were Ellie Davenport, Walter Forrest, John Soden, John Tripp and Fred Wilson, Jr. The chapter will hold a cake sale March 3. The second degree was conferred last night on Milton Greenblatt, Robert Ineson and Arnold Davies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
UNITED AMERICANS

A meeting at Hotel Elton last night resulted in naming of com- mittee designed to formulate a branch of the United Americans, George A. Holmes anti-Nazi group, from Southbury. Another meeting will be held in two weeks, it was announced. Speakers included MT. Holmes, Russell Warner, of South bury, H. Reis-El Bara, New Haven; Rev. Edgar N. Jackson, Thomastcn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

Two additional deliveries of mai will arrive at the Waterbury post office from Hartford today; one al Il o'clock and the other at 2 o'clock Labor Commissioner Joseph M Tone told The Democrat late yes terday that checks to Waterburians were included in an allotment re- leased from the main bureau of the commission, and that they should be delivered today. MT. Platt said that if the checks were mailed yes- terday they would certainly be in- cluded in the early morning mail pouches, and ready for delivery to- day.
 No Deliveries This Afternoon
 No afternoon deliveries will be made today, therefore, if the checks should be among the Il o'clock, or ? o'clock assignments, they will re- main in the local postoffice until Monday. MT. Platt stated that the postoffice had been flooded with inquiries with regards to delivery of the much-awaited checks.
 Nearly 100000 Connecticut resi- dents are seeking the benefits of the unemployment compensation act, it was learned today. This figure represents about one-fifth of the working population of the state.
 Thomas I. Shea, manager of the local bureau has reported that more than 10000 claims of local persons have been forwarded to Hartford. He stated that applications and claims were still being made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
MYSTERY SUPPER"

Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor of First Methodist church. was the speaker last night at a mystery supper" at First Methodist church, Thomaston. The supper was served by the Ladies Aid Society. Rev. Ed gar N. Jackson is pastor of the Thomaston church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
SON SUCCEEDS LATE
 FATHER AS RECEIVER

Judge Frank P. McEyoy in su- perior court yesterday afternoon named Herbert Lowe to succeed his late father as receiver for the Will liam H. Lowe company. The court also reduced the bond from $10,000 to $3,O00 because of the reduction of assets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
GRANTED DECREE
fSpecial to The Democratl

Hartford, Jan. 29 Anna O.. Schreck of Bristol was granted a divorce from Irwin c. Schreck of Waterbury by Judge Ernest A. Inglis in superior court here yesterday. The divorce was granted on grounds of intolerable cruelty. The couple was married November 25, 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
Daughters Of Italy

Arrangements for a card party February 25 were made last night at a meeting of the Daughters of Italy circle, Companions of the Forest. Mrs. Joseph Lombard is chairman of the committee. Other committee members are Mrs. Vim cent PalladinO, Mrs. Edith Bar bara, Mrs. Samuel Pinto, Mrs. Anthony Luccaro, Mrs. Joseph ParZiale, Mrs. Anna Fardelle, Miss Olga PiOla and Miss Victoria Piano.