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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
ALLIANCE PLANS
 STATEWIDE DRIVE
Lithuanian Catholics After New Members; Legion
 Meets Tonight

A statewide membership drive was planned at meeting here yes- terday of the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Alliance, with representa- tives attending the state meeting from 16 cities and towns and Pro- lessor Alexander Aleksis, of Water bury, national vice-president of the association, presiding. The cam paign will last for the next two months. It was voted to send dele gates to the national convention in June, at Pittsburgh, and these rep resentatives will be elected by the branch. The state officers are: Pres ident, John Boskus of New Britain ; secretary, Anthony Kaumietis of Hartford and Joseph BernotaS of Waterbury.
 Addresses weer made by Rev. John Ambot of Hartford, Joseph Shaliunas Of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Su- preme secretary; Rev. Joseph Va lantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, this city, and Rev. John Kripas of Hartford, formerly of the local church.
 Father Kripas brought group of young people with him from Hart ford who put on play, Andrew and Solomon. A dinner was served in the evening.
 Legion Meets Tonight
 An important meeting of the Lithuanian Legion, Post No. 6, will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at 48 Green street. Commander Jo- seph Bendler will handle the gavel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
TRIPLE FUNERAL
 OF ICE VICTIMS

Woonsocket, R. T., Feb. 7-(UP)- Triple funeral services will be held tomorrow at Our Lady of Victory Catholic church for three of the four thin-ice victims who drowned in So- cial pond yesterday.
 Funeral arrangements for the four victim, Michael w. Cherwin- ski, 25, were not completed immedi- ately. Unable to swim, he sank to his death after crashing through the ice while trying to rescue Anna Muriel Varieur, 6, her brother Nor man, 8, and Alfred Picard, 2.
 Ernest Bricault, 30, escaped sim liar fate by tying a rope about his waist as he sought to rescue the quartet. When he, too, crashed through the ice, friend pulled him to safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
BOSTON PAPER IS
 CLOSE TO STRIKE

Boston, Feb. 7-CUP)-The execu- tive committee of the Boston News paper Guild was empowered today to "call a strike at any time it deems necessary" on the Boston Herald Traveller.
 The Herald-Traveler unit voted authorization, 90 to IT, yesterday after rejecting a wage scale proposed by the newspaper for the editorial, business and maintenance depart ments.
 The guild said the scale included five-day, 40-hour week for ap- proximately two-thirds the editorial department and minimum wages of $45 for reporters with five years ex- perience and $55 for desk men with the same service.
 The management declined tO Com- ment on the vote.
 Negotiations began last Septem- Der. The 1887 contract expired Dec. q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
WOLCOTT TO RUN
 BENEFIT 2 DAYS
Demands for Tickets Ne= cessitate Change; Many
 Entertainers Secured

The committee in charge of plans for the entertainment and dance for the benefit of the families of the Meriden road auto tragedy which took three lives three weeks ago, an- nounced today that the event will run on two nights instead of one. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 18th, the benefit will also be held the following night. Thursday, the 17th.
 The change was made necessary by the heavy demand for tickets for the event. On the 18th, Timmie Grove and his orchestra and enter tainers will headline the program. On the following night Bob Tyrrell and his RevelerS will be the head liners. There will be other enter tainment on both nights.
 Members of the committee decid- ed on the change in plans at meet ing yesterday at Shels Chateau, where the benefit programs will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
By JACK BELDEN United Press Staff Correspondent In..;.LA 1OoO hu IInifnd PrpSSl


 Hankow (UP)-By Mail.-A Ch1n- csc retreat; a Japanese advance. I've seen them both and neither IS pleasant.
 Hurrying to catch up with the retreating troops, we first encoun- tered single stragglers. Then there were groups of two and three, which grew large as we moved forward. There was no marching order. The Chinese troops looked tired and worn. Three soldiers jumped on the running board of the motor car i'll which the correspondent was riding.
 Most of the soldiers Sloughed sl- lently along the road. One was carrynig a machine gun, another a rifle. another sword. Once Ill a while there would be several sitting in carriages with parasols over their heads.
 These men belonged to the 38th Route Army and they didn't want to retreat, but they had gotten a heavy load of buckshot and they knew it. They blamed their com manders.
 We were too close together" said one to me. we were marching m columns. The planes came low and brrr-brrr-brr. We couldn't spread apart quickly enough"
 The troops had no idea where they were going. They seemed like little, lost schoolboyS.
 Coming back from the retreat noticed a sudden nervousness about the soldiers. Sometimes they would duck into the fields. Others times, they drew to the side of the road and aimed their rifles at us. We stopped to pick up some discarded swords and several youths dressed in civilian clothes stopped and ques- toned us. They held pistols near our heads. We learned that the youths were students, also retreatlng with the army.
 Suddenly we ran right into a Japanese officer standing in the middle of the road.
 You can't go back" he shouted 'The Chinese are between here ana the city,
 We went up a little way and ran into some trucks filled with Jap aneSe soldiers. Our Russian chaut- feur ran into a ditch. The soldiers took hold of the side of the car and lifted us out. We went on to a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
EIGHT HURT IN
 BOSTON CRASH

Boston, Feb. 7-(UP)-Eight per- sons were injured, three severely enough to require hospital treat ment, when a crowded trolley car and a seven-ton truck collided in South Boston today.
 Those hospitalized~ were Motor man James Welch, 66, of South Bos- ton, and Alfred Perry, 21, of South Boston, and Thomas Gallivan, 53, of Dorchester, passengers. Five other passengers claimed injuries but refused treatment. The truck driver, Joseph Donate of Somerville, was unhurt.
 The front vestibule of the car was stove in and several windows were broken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
SUNDAY DRIVERS
 BOTHERED BY FOG
Temperature Today Some what Cooler; !; More Rain
 Is Promised

April weather continued in Wa terbury today after weekend of unreasonable warmth which saw the thermometer touching the 54-degree mark yesterday. Somewhat cooler today, the temperature at noon was 43 degrees and the probability of more rain loomed.
 Fog yesterday afternoon distract ed Sunday motorists and the heavy rain last night caught thousands of theater-goers unprepared. The rain started at about g o'clock and con- tinued for hours, washing away remnants of snow in most sections of the city and suburbs.
 Both the coldest and warmest days of the winter occurred last month with marks of 12 degrees and .58 degrees recorded, a difference of 70 degrees in January temperatures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
WAR CONDITIONS
 IN PIRATE HUNT

London, Feb. 7.-(UP).-War time conditions prevailed in the Mediter- ranean today as the result of new, drastic orders to warShips engaged in the "anti-piracy" patrol.
 The admiralty decided to publish no further information about move ment Of larger warships on patrol duty and it was reported that ban would be put on information regard ing the movement of smaller craft at once.
 Areas in which pirate" sub- marines are believed cruising are to be treated as war zones. All op- erations conducted there will be shrouded in secrecy to prevent secret agents from tipping submarine com manders regarding the movement of patrol ships. The government, it was learned, suspects that secret agents have tipped pirate" commanders in the past.
 As part of the new secrecy plan, it was reported, the beats of patrol ing ships are likely to be changed almost daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Notes From AWar Correspondent

bend ln the road. Japanese rushed from the road into kaoliang hut and cut it down in twinkling with their bayonets.
 Into place came a battery of field guns. Officers stood on a little knoll and peered across the fields through binoculars. Up went a col lapSible steel ladder and an officer climbed up and had look through a telescope.
 Some fell guns were rushed into the fields. Several small tanks brushed by us. We had to stop. We were in the way. A handsome young officer who spoke English appeared. Its very dangerous over there" he said, there are almost 100 Chinese sol- dierS."
 I should have laughed, but I felt mad. The tanks continued to go by.
 My friend" he said, twas killed the day before yesterday at Sandy River. Three of our soldiers were killed"
 The 4Oth truck roared past. We thought we had seen a lot of trucks, but we had seen nothing. We had to get off the road and wait while they passed. There were artillery, radio cars, food kitchens, staff cars. All the equipment of an army on the march. We got up on a high hill and looked back. We could see column of smoke rising in the distance. I counted 400 trucks, about 50 1 tanks, and estimated about 4,O00 men. The weight and mobility of this column was terrific. However, a few airplanes would have dis organized it quickly enough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church will officiate. The funeral is in charge of the state de- partment of the G. A. R. It will not be a military funeral, however, with the only military note being the playing of taps at the grave in Riverside cemetery.
 Native of Woodbury
 A native of Woodbury, MT. North rop was the son of Frederick and Miranda Beach Northrop. He was born in Feb. q, 1849. He spent vir- tually his entire life in Waterbury. On Feb. 20, 1865, he enlisted with Go. c of the 24th New York cavalry. He served under General Philip Sheridan and took part in the historic march through the Shen- andoah valley in March, 1865. He took part in the battle at Five Forks and at Appomatox court house.
 After the war he was employed in the Waterbury Clock Go. and the Scovill Mfg. Later he entered the real estate business and became well-known in all parts of the state. He devoted much of his spare time to watch repairing.
 Realty Promoter
 He was responsible for the sale of a great deal of farming and resident ial property throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. He was a charter member, past president and Life member of the Waterbury Real Estate Board. He was also a life member of the Connecticut Real Estate association and National Real Estate association.
 MT. Northrop was department featuring officer of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a past de- partment junior vice-commander, and quartermaster of Wadhams post, G. A. R. He attended the national G. A. R. convention at Madison, Wis, last September. He was also member of Continental lodge, A. F. & A. M.
 He was prominent figure at civic and patriotic functions. For many years he was a speaker at Memorial Day and Independence Day pro- grams. He marched in scores of holiday parades, and was quite active, considering his age, until short time ago.
 Active Worker
 Generations of Waterburians knew MT. Northrop as a kind and plea sant resident of the city. He was never to busy to take part in patriotic programs. During the World War, he was active in the sale of Liberty Bonds. His passing re- moves another link between the Waterbury of today and the one of the 18th century.
 The only survivors are daughter, Mrs. L. F. Haase, and grandson, Louis F. Hasse, both of New Haven,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
MYSTERY DEATH
 CALLED MURDER
Picturesque Character of Hartford Is Charged
 With Knifing Friend

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 7-(UP)- Robert G. R. Watson, 70, a pictures que character whose degnified semi formal attire, high stiff collar and small pipe were well-known in the downtown area, was held by police today on a charge of staying Thomas G. Grogan, 29, in a rooming-house.
 Watson admitted the crime, police said, but steadfastly maintained it was an accident. He was showing Grogan, Watson told authorities, how to use a "shean dhus," 8 nine inch Scotch knife, when the younger man suddenly rose from a chair in his room and came in contact with the knife. Grogan's jugular vein was cut. Watson said he met Grogan in tavern and invited him up to his room to have couple of "smilers," or whiskies. late Saturday night. While there, Watson related, he demonstrated how to use the Scotch knife when the SlaShing oc- cured.
 Body Found Sunday
 The body was discovered early Sunday. Watson was arrested when he returned to his room, and feigned ignorance of the tragedy. Stacked high in the place were books ol, Sherlock Holmes, high-claSs intel lectual magazines, and newspaper clippings on every conceivable sub ject.
 Grogan, whose family lives here, was wandering sort of person, his friends said, who wanted ito know life" and so remained away from home great deal visiting "out-of- the-way" local places.
 Three weeks ago, he told friend: q shall not live long. But it doesn't matter much whether I live or die I think that living is continuous pain"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
GUILD PRESIDENT TO
 TALK OVER WATR

An informal discussion on the present industrial recession and its causes will be broadcast from sta ton WhrR tonight at 5:45, under the auspices of the Waterbury Brass Workers union. Participants will be John J. Driscoll, recording secre- tary of the union and Harold E. Senior, president of the Waterbury Newspaper Guild.
 Herbert Dawson, organizer for the United Rubber Workers of America, will also speak on aspects Of the union situation in Naugatuck, with regard to factory council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
COSTIGAN INSTRUCTS
 MEDICAL OFFICERS

Capt. Joseph P. Costigan will be instructor at the officers school for medical units at o'clock Wednes- day night at the Medical building, 30 Central avenue. The subject will be, Organization and Operation of the Collecting Company, Battalion and Station. All reserve officers are invited to the conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
OLANDO CUCOLO
 GETS JAIL TERM

Olando Cucolo, 25, of 65 Jefferson street, charged with indecent ex- posture, was sentenced to 60 days in jail after a hearing before Judge John F. McGrath l.. city court to- day. He was arrested by Patral- man Clarence MarSella.
 Robert Garvey, 27, of Hunting don avenue, charged with breach of the peace, received a continuance to the 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
POLICEMAN TO FACE
 BOARD ON CHARGES

A hearing before the board of po- lice commissioners faces Traffic Pa trolman William Mccarthy, who was suspended from duty Saturday af- ternoon. Patrolman Mccarthy had allegedly been drinking while on duty.
 Deputy Superintendent Daniel J. Carson imposed the suspension after a complaint had been filed by Sergt. Patrick Foley. Patrolman McCar- thy, who has been a regular mem Der of the force for more than 19 years, will probably be given hear ing Feb. 16.
 The City of London in Eng land now has no movie theaters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors. especially the Brooklyn Boys, for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement the death of our beloved daughter, Joan Ann.
 (Signed)
 SAVERIO PIRRO and
 FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
OvERCoAT STOLEN

Andrew Kluoski, of Southbury, complained to police last night that an overcoat had been stolen from his car. The garment was taken while the automobile was in a park ing station on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Elsie Ayotte.
 (Signed)
 JOSEPH AYOTTE and
 DAUGHTERS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
FUNERALS

The funeral of Henry H. Formes was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street to St. Cecilia's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Peter Cuny. A musical program was rendered un- der the direction of Mrs. Albertina O'Donnell, organist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Cuny. The pall- bearers were: Joseph Grimes, Louis Arnold, Ernest Vestewig, Edward Bender, members of the Veterans Association of the Farrel Foundry and Machine Company and John Kane and Michael Cavanaugh.
 The funeral of Daniel Ryan was held Saturday morning from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, to St. Michael's church, Wa terville, where solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Michael Heating, assisted by Rev. Peter P. Daly, deacon, and Rev. Francis Bar rett, sub-deacon. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery. Father Heating con- ducting committel services. Bearers were John Lynch, William Dunlavey, Daniel Sullivan, George Heckelman, Edward LaChance and William Gal win.
 The funeral of Mrs. Frank Pope was held Saturday morning from the home, 40 Chestnut avenue, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where a solemn high mass was cele- brated by Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell, deacon, and Rev. Rocco Nadile, sub deacon. Rev. Felix Scoglio, of St. LUcy's church, and Rev. William Botticelli, of Torrington, were seated in the sanctuary. Father Valdam- brini, Father Scoglio and Father Botticelli officiated at the committal services at the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Bearers were Frank and Anthony Pope, Sistine Nastri, Jack Moreschi and Albert and Louis Schi- avone.
 The funeral of Francis Corcorkry held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street, to St. Thomas church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by Rev. John P. Kennedy assisted by Rev. David O'Keefe and Rev. Frederick Schaeffer. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with com- initial services by Father Kenendy. The pallbearers were: Jerry Sulli- van, Thomas Ryael, John Kelly, Ed ward Horrigan, Joseph Dubiel and Arthur Ouellette.
 The funera lof Francis Corcorkry was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Blessed Sacrament church where solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. Joseph Murphy assisted by Rev. Francis Barrett and Rev. Edward Morrison. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Bar rett. The pallbearers were: George F. Mcclure, Seth L. Frederickson, E. H. Loeffler, A. E. Peck, Thomas E. McGrath and William Tender son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
'Taps' Tomorrow For
 Civil War Veteran
Homer Northrop CoIOrfm Survivor of '6l Victim of
 Pneumonia-SimpIe Ceremonies By G. A. R. Post

Homer F. Northrop, one of Waterburys two surviving veterans of the Civil War and well-known community had been in the hospital only few days becoming seri
 ously late in the week when heavy cold from which he had been suffering developed into pneumonia Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at
 a AIdersor E11nera Home 70 Central avenue Rev Dr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
FORMER sELECTMAN DIES

Greenwich, Conn, Feb. 7.-(UP)- Former Selectman James N. Sulli- van, 6G, Greenwich fire chief, died Sunday following a long illness. He leaves a daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
DIED

COOMBS-In this city, Feb. 9th, North Main St. Funeral Tuesday morning, at S:15 o'clock, from Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to St. Thomas Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery. this city, Feb. 9th, 1888, Mrs. Augusta Mathilda Brandt Madison, of 408 North Main St. Funeral Wednesday afternoon, at BOO o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central Ave. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

Aged Dan Beard, national com missioner and godfather of the Boy Scouts of America, sees his charges celebrate their twenty eighth birthday February 6 to 12. There are now more than 1,000,- 900 active scouts in America, and 7,5OO,000 men and boys have par ticipated in the movement at some time. Physical, mental and moral benefits are sought by the Boy Scouts, shown below in typi- col activities designed to develop character.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

PETER RsON-In this city, Feb. 9th, 1888, Hjalmar F. Peterson, of 27 Easton Ave. Funeral tomorrow
 afternoon. at o'clock. from Alder son Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
OBITUARY

MATTSON-MrS. Augusta Mathll- da Brandt Mattson, wife of Bengt Mattson of 408 North Main street died suddenly last evening at her home shortly before midnight as the result of hear attack. She was born in Sweden on February g, 1877, the daughter of John A. and Christine Samuelson Brandt. Mrs. Mattson was a member of North Star Lodge and also of the Ingeborg Lodge.
 Besides her husband she is sur- vived by three sons, Martin, Eric and Carl E. Mattson of this city and George Frederick MattSon of Water town, three daughters, Mrs. Fred erick c. Bauby, Mrs. Walter L. Null crone of this city and Mrs. Carl J. Benson of Cheshire and one broth CT, Eric Brandt of this city and one sister, Mrs. George Harling of East Quogue, L. l., and five grandchil- dren.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson Funeral Home, 270 Central avenue on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. E. Finer Kron offici- ating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday be- tween 2 and 4 o'clock and ' and g o'clock.
 COOMBS - Mrs. Anna Coombs, widow of Joseph CoombS. of 553 North Main street, died Saturday at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Waterbury and communicant of St. Thomas church.
 She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Marie Gibbo, and three nepheWs, Edmund, Wilfred and Joseph Bal thazar, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 3:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Thomas church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Bur- ial will be in new St. Joseph's cem- etery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 PETERSON-Hjalmar F. Peter son, 77, of 27 Easton avenue, died early yesterday morning at his home. MT. Peterson was born in Oriebro, Sweden, March 27, 1860, and resided here 55 years. He was member of the Order of Odeon and Gota Lejon, Order of Vasa.
 Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Emma (Johnson) Peterson, of this city,; a son, Fred A. Peterson; a 1 grandson, Rodney F. Peterson, both of Middlebury; sister, Mrs. Ida Cederskold of Sweden.
 Funeral services will be con- ducted tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Alderson funeral home, TO Central avenue. Burial will be in the old Pine Grove ceme- tery. Rev. Einor Kron, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from ' to g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

The war in China is depressing the glass business in Belgium.
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The following ad appeared in
an Ontariot Canada, newspaper:
"Will the person who stole two
dozen large fydrangea blooms
from the flower beds at No. 81
Elizabeth street, return and get
the few remaining blooms?"