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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Monograph records bearing plea for more optimism, cheerful ness and friendliness will be played before all Optimist Clubs of United States and Canada at their meeting during "Optimist Week beginning December 5, it was announced today at the or ganization's headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.
 The recorded message was made by Dr. F. Fern Petty of Los An geles, president of Optimist Inter national, service club organiza- tion whose main objectives are to spread a philosophy of optimism and carry on work for under privileged boys.
 During their annual "Optimist Week" observance, the clubs unite in appealing to the public for more optimism and confidence in facing the problems confronting the world, and for a greater spirit of friendly cooperation in adjust ing the differences between classes, races and nations.
 Comedians, humorists and car- C toonists are serving as honorary sponsors of the "Optimist Week" program. Among them are Joe E. Brown, Eddie Cantor, Irwin S. Cobb, Percy Crosby, Harold Lloyd, 'Lum and Abner", "Marge," 'Pick and Pat" and Joe Penner.
 Several hundred newspapers will probably cooperate by publishing announcements of the "Optimist Week" program, according to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Change of plan concerning the Waterbury Housing Authority's million dollar construction on Chase avenue has eliminated the controversial matter of change of zoning to allow erection of four and five-unit houses.
 Such is the announcement that Chairman William M. Harris has made to members of the au- thority on the eve of the monthly meeting tomorrow. The comnis- sion had petitioned to have the zoning on Chase avenue, between Lakewood and. Waterville the property donated for the low-cost housing project by the Chase fam fly, changed from residential B to residential 0 to allow plans to go through for construction of the multi-apartment dwellings.
 Conference Held
 In conference with officials of the United States Housing Au- thority here last week, however, the local commission was advised to substitute two-family houses for the original layout of the larger units. The meeting of the commission tomorrow is expected to see approval of this plan which within zoning provisions, will allow the two family houses in the pres- ent qualifications concerning the Chase avenue sector.
 In connection with the low cost housing, for which the local authority was appointed by Mayor Frank Hayes a year ago, considerable controversy has aris- en over the proposal for abatement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

diving, comedy, new swimming strokes, comedy swimming strokes, water boxing and a sensational mysterious Leap for Life" never before performed in this city.
 slne of the spectacles will be 'Clrky' hurled into the pool tied to a weighted chair from which he will escape under water in IS seconds.
 Mains is the tops in comedy swim ming and excels in the new stream lined comedy diving. It is said that his slides turn and twist in Ten Easy Lessons of How Not to Dive win send the spectators home talk ing to themselves. Mains has ap- peared with the Water Follies of 1898, the greatest water show trav- cling the country today. He is also signed up to appear at the Worlds Fair in New York next year. His partner in water crimes, 'Corky, tips the beams at 331 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

H. J. Goetzluck, 32, of West Main street, charged with operating while under the influence of liquor, was fined $100 and costs, with $50 re- nlitted. He was arrested Nov. II by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Dunphy and Joseph Lovallo.
 $50 Reunited
 Lawrence Lezotte, 29, of GA 1-2 Mill street, charged with operating while under the influence was fined $100 and costs, with the costs and $50 of the fine being remitted. He was arrested Oct. 29 by Motor Patrolman Eugene Doherty.
 The following drivers received nolles on payment of the sum noted:
 Charles Mongillo, 20, of 8 Brad ley avenue, rules of the road, $10; Joseph Rainone, AS, of 276 Tudor street, rules of the road, $10; R. E. Begnal, 33, of East Main street, rules of the road, $20; Louis Scott, 26, of BOA Wilson street, rules of the road, $10; Raymond LaPlante, A, of 240 Cherry street, rules of the road, SIS; Walter Sweet, 9, of 10 Wood street, rules of the road, $10; Charles Hornbecker, 3l, of 2858 East Main street, failure to register charge of address, $5; Bruno Houle, 26, of 230 South Main street, rules of the road, $5; Joseph Barrone, 21, of 57 Pemberton street, rules of the road, $5.
 Without Payment
 Nolles without payment were granted the following:
 George Holm, 43, of 1235 Kelsey street, rules of the road; Richard Bayard, 50, of 79 Crescent street; and John N. Geresheski, of 13 Golden Hill street, Union City, rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
PRISON MEMBERS
 ASSEMBLE TODAY
New York Correction COfll= missioner Speaks to
 Hartford Guests

A joint meeting of the Connecti- cut Prison Association and the Con- necticut Probation Association was held this afternoon at Hartford. Among those attending from this city were Judge Frank P. McEvoy of the superior court, Miss Kathleen Crowley, juvenile probation officer; and William M. Harris, probation officer of the superior court.
 The principal speaker scheduled to address the meeting was Edward P. Mulrooney, commissioner of cor rection for the State of New York.
 Following the joint meeting the Connecticut Probation Association was to meet, with Chief Justice Will liam M. Maltbie of the state su- preme court of errors as the prin- cipal speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
TtUo Family Houses
 FaUored For Project
Change Made in Proposed Type of Homes Eliminates Controversy Over Changes in Coming
 Laws.

of all taxes on the property. Real estate men and property owners have opposed the plan whereby the city would donate an estimated two million dollars in taxes over the 6O-year period of amortiza- tion of the federal grant.
 Tax Free
 Members of the housing author ity pointed out today, however, that section of the state law providing for establishment of the Connecticut Housing Act pro- vides that no local municipality can levy taxes against a housing authority's property. No mention of this aspect of the matter has ben brought forward in the recent discussions in which opposition to the establishment of the low-cpst housing project here attacked the plan as representing no practical panacea, the opponents claiming that Waterbury has no "slum area" in the proper sense of the terminology.
 Although plans have been drawn for some weeks and have been approved tentatively by the mem- bers of the Waterbury Housing Authority, by the developments of last week it appeared that an en- tirely different type of project is in the making. With substitution of two-family houses for the original set-up, some of the con- troversial element has been elim- mated, namely the zoning change and the claim of opponents of the pla that the four and five-room units would prove impractical for Waterbury families in the low- income group for who betterment tha hniISiY1p nroiect was created
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
slOO TO MAIL TWO LETTERS

Boston, Dec. 5.-(UP)-It cost the city about $100 to mail two letters posted last night in a fire-alarm box.
 Bremen, responding to an alarm, found the two letters in the box, diagonally across the street from a mail box. While apparatus waited they walked across the street and put the missives in the proper box. Authorities said the average false- alarm response costs $100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the cOm- pensatiOn commissioner:
 Arute Bros, Inc, New Britain, and John Sousa, IS Union street, Waterbury, lacerated left forearm, $10.24 beginning October g.
 American Republican and East ern Color Print Co.,. and Tobias Bannon, 131 Wall street, infected right arm, $13.77 beginning Mo- vember 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
DIXIE DAVIS TO
 BE SENTENCED

New York, Dec. 5.-(UP)-J. Richard (''Dixie") Davis -7ho plea : ed guilty to lottery charges will be sentenced on Feb. 27 after the second trial of Tammany Leader James J. Hines, Supreme Court Jus tice Ferdinand Pecora announced to- day.
 Davis, former attorney for the slain racketeer, Dutch Schultz, is expected to testify against Hines at the second trial on charges of giving protection to the lottery racket, on Jan. 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
PATRICK SUCRUE
 TO SHARE HONOR
Post Office E m plOy e Named CO=Chairman of
 Legislative Committee

Legislation to provide substitute post office employees with benefits similar to those enjoyed by regulars is being planned by the legislative committee of the Fifth Congress sional district for Connecticut sub stitute postal employees. Patrick Sugrue of Waterbury and Joseph Abrams of New Haven were elected co-chairmen of the committee at state meeting yesterday.
 Congressman James Shanley and Postmaster Patrick M. Good of New Haven spoke at the meeting. Dele gates of 30 post offices attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Y OR|ONS CLUB
 PLAN CARNIVAL
KeIIam and Mains, Comedy Swimming Stars, Here
 Wednesday

The Orions Club will present a colorful water carnival in the Gen. tral Y natatorium Wednesday after noon at o'clock and Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock, featuring Norris 'Corky' Kellam, widely-her- aided long distance merman, and Clayton Mains, the streamlined ma niac who is regarded as the best comedian in the game today.
 The program will combine fancy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Nelson Will liam Flower were held this afternoon at o'clock at the Alderson funeral home 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. assisted by Rev. William Brewster of St. Johns church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Joseph John Gris- kauskas will be held from the home, Mixville road, West Cheshire, tomor- row morning at g o'clock with mass at 10 o'clock in St. Joseph's church, Waterbury. Burial will be in the fam- fly plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of James F. Donahue was held Saturday morning from the Mulville funeral home to St Pat rick'S church. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Bernard Fos- ter assisted by Rev. William Wirkus, deacon, and Rev. Albert Callahan, sub-deacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with the committal service by Father, Wirkus. Bearers were Thomas J. Gavin, Harry Conway, Edward McGaTty, Andrew Goulden, George Wiehn and James F. Null ligan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Gaetano Pa duano was held Saturday morning from the home to St. Lucy's church where solemn high mass was cele- brated by Rev. Felix Ecoglio. Honor ary bearers, members of the Sacred Heart league of the church, were Maria ! Guiseppa Giordano,. Rosa Santopietro, Catharina Russo, Gra- zia Dellrusso, Maria Mucci and Pas qualina Mangi. Active bearers, all nephews, were Ralph Juliano, An- drew Grille, John Pesta, Luciano Guarino and Peter and Anthony Sciarra. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of William Vincent Klish, Jr., professional of the Chase Country club, Saturday morning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Nine NoIIes Given
 In Traffic Court
Drivers Pay $lO Each to Escape Trial-TwO Alleged
 Drunken Operators Convicted This Morning

Nine drivers received noes payment of total Of $9O at the weekly session of Traffic Court today Three others received noles without payment while fines were
 imposed two drivers The of eight motorists were continued Judge T. Conway presided at the weekly se So driver who failed to appear ordered arrested He is Jack Rubno 32 of GA Elizabeth street. charged with speeding and driving without a license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
TIME SAVER

Don Cash, Paramount makeup ar- tist, has invented a new way of ap- plying difficult character effects. During the filming of Little Orphan Annie," it was estimated that it would take at least three hours to put on Ian Maclaren's makeup. Maclaren plays the role of "Soo Long," an aged Chinaman, and his characterization is remarkably real istic. By means of special masks, Cash was able to cut the time from three hours to 40 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

was aCL6uQ6Q Dy uleulUGIS O1 IllC Chase Country club, the Chase Fore mems association and many friends. The funeral was held from the home to St. Joseph's church where a sol- emn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, assisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion, deacon, and Rev. Francis J. Barrett, sub-deacon.
 A musical program was presented under the direction of Alexander Aleksis, church organist, with Jos eph Lezotte and MT. ZukauskaS, a personal friend of MT. Klish, as solo, iStS.
 Bearers were Bruno Heitz, steward of the Chase Country club; Robert King, chairman of the tournament committee; Louis Schuster, assistant treasurer Timothy Ferris, chairman of the membership committee; George Conlong president; and Leo Conway, secretary.
 Burial was in the family plot, Cal vary cemetery, with the committal services conducted by Father Valan- tiejus.
 The funeral of Mrs. Vito Scacco was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 16 Branch street to St. Lucy's church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. Felix Scoglio, assisted by Rev. Michael McVerry and Rev. Neil Doyle. Bur ial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Scog- lio.
 The honorary pallbearers, mem- bers of the Sacred Heart society were: Maria Giuseppe Giordano Rose SantoPietro, Grazsa DelRusso, Maria DelNegro, Theresa Andrea and Carmella Longo.
 The pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased were: Domenic and Thomas Zambini, Joseph DiPippo, Louis Falcone and Anthony and Alex Scacco.
 The funeral of Francis L. Gagain was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 18 Driggs street, Waterville to St. MichaelS church where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 8 o'clock by Rev. Francis Higgins assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan and Rev. Francis J. Barrett. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committa1 services by Father Higgins.
 The honorary delegation from Casper Davis post Auxiliary includ- ed: Mrs. Farnk Carney, Mrs. John McMahon, Mrs. Louis Daderio, Mrs. John Rooney, Mrs. Patrick Moriarty, Mrs. Harry Sizer and Mrs. John Byrnes.
 The pallbearers were: Andrew Bell, William Rooney, Patrick Mori- arty and Clifford Northrop of Cas- per Davis post and Henry Wagner, John Collins, John Haggerty and Patrick Shea of St. Michael's Holy Name society.
 Annie Henderson, S2, colored. of 56 Bishop street, was arrested this afternoon on charges of assault and breach of the peace. The arrest was made by Detective Lieutenant Ed ward McElligott on a warrant issued by Prosecutor Frank Heaiey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends, relatives and neighbors and espec- ially the St. Elizabeth Society, True Iodge I 0. o6e 5. H. $ S, Vi Waterbury, ter nyeie Lodge of Elks 265. Lux Clock Co. and Dept. IT, Starbuck Sprague Co.,, and North & Judd Co.,, of New Britain for their floral tributes and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereave- ment, the death of our beloved mother.
 (Signed)
 THE WIEHN FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
OBITUARY

CIPRIANO-Mrs. Angelina (Ce- riello) Cipriano, 53, of 37 Temple street, wife of Michael Cipriano, died yesterday morning at St. Mary's hospital after short illness. She was born in Italy and came to this country and Waterbury 29 years ago.
 Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, John and Anthony; a daughter, Mrs. John Alcorace; a brother, Nicola Ceriello, all of Wa terbury; and sister, Filomena Ce- riello, of Italy.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at SIS o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Alcorace, 1428 Baldwin street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 CARROLL-Mrs. Ruth (Mulville) Carroll, of 50 Grand street, wife of William J. Carroll, died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital. She was born in Naugatuck> and was a resident of this city for 12 years.
 Besides her husband, she is sur- vived by her mother, Mrs. Della Mulville, Waterbury; three sisters, Sister Genevieve Glare, Indiana polls, and the Misses Irene and Mabel Null vile, both of this city; and brother, James Mulville, Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after o'clock this afternoon.
 BRACKEN-Mrs. Bridget Kegley Bracken, 67, widow of the late Jos- eph Bracken, died this morning at her home 215 Woodlawn Terrace after a brief illness. A native of Ireland she came to this country fifty years ago and for more than forty-five years has made her home in this city. She was well known throughout the city and had num- erous friends especially inthe West End section where she resided for many years. She was communicant ofSt. Margaret's Church.
 Mrs. Bracken is survived by one son, Edward J. Bracken; one daught- CT, Mrs. Claude Seipel; one brother, Michael Kegley of Thompsonville and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Margaret's Church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 ASHE = Francis B. Ashe, of 53 Fuller street, died yesterday morn ing at St. Mary's hospital. He was born in Ireland and was 8 resident of Waterbury for 12 years.
 Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Nora Ashe, Ireland; three sis- ters, Mrs. John Sullivan, Water bury, with whom he made his home and Mrs. Edward O'Connell and Mrs James Carroll, both of Ireland; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home; 270 West Main street. to the Church of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
MASSES

anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Tuesday morning, Dec. 9th, at o'clock, at St. Thomas Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Edward B.
 Welch. 12-3-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

The $2,50D mark was expected to be reached sometime today lIf the annual sale of Christmas seals under the supervision of the Anti Tuberculosis League. The defense fund" will be used to carry on the leagues fight of dreaded disease among local patients. The league is hoping that Waterbury will re- alixe the situation locally and will respond to this years appeal with their accustomed generosity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

this city, Dec. 4th, 1898, Joseph T. Laird, of z Giles St. Funeral Wednesday morning, at II o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Preston City cemetery, Preston City. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

CARROLL-In this city, Dec. 4th, of 50 Grand St. Funeral Wednes- day morning, at 8:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to Immaculate Conception Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Annie Henderson, S2, colored. of 56 Bishop street, was arrested this afternoon on charges of assault and breach of the peace. The arrest was made by Detective-L Lieutenant Ed ward McElligott on a warrant issued by Prosecutor Frank Healey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

this city, Dec. 4th, riano. of 37 Temple St. Funeral tomorrow morning, at S:15 o'clock, from home of daughter, 142S Bald- win St., to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
DIED

AsHE-In this city, Dec. 4th, 1888, Francis B. Ashe, of 5S Fuller St. Funeral tomorrow morning, at 800 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to Imma- culate Conception Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

The funeral of William Vincent Klish, Jr., professional of the Chase Country club, Saturday morning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

this city, Dec. 5th, 1888, Mrs. Bridget Kegley Bracken, of 215 Woodlawn Terrace. Funeral Wednesday morning. at S:30 o'clock, from Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central Ave-, to St. Margaret's Church. Burial in old St. Josephs s cemetery.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-16
STATE ISSUES ANNUAL GUIDE
(The Lakeland News

With the weather as it was Saturday and
Sunday we were thinking of that job listed in
Comptroller Jim Lees new book: Frozen Des-
sert inspector, $500 per month" There is another:
Gold Storage Egg auditor, $3.50 per month" Cold
facts, these.
There are others about which tax payers will
hear with more or less chilled interest: Fumiga-
ton specialist $500; crab meat Inspector $l6666;
and others Some of the others? Well, there are
key punch operators kennel masters and proc
tors; visitors and professors of military science;
research fellows and an oil analyst; range riders
and a vocational rehabilitation supervisor agri-
cultural economists and an extension nutrtionst
couple of times one man gets two jobs: F.
C. Elliott draws $500 a month engineer and
secretary for the internal improvement fund
trustees, and $500 year as assistant to the bud
get commission. Wendell Heaton gets $3.50 month
as chairman of the industrial commission and
ditto as head of the unemployment compensation
bureau
The book makes interesting reading II you
want totals add them yourself. The Fort Myers
News-Press says a wPA project might be set up
Cor that.
There's good gain in job totals, too, judging
by the number of pages in the new list of en-
ployees. 2o4 from last years Isl. The News-Press
calls it the "jobseeker's guide"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-16
LION MEMBERS
START DRIVE
FOR CLUBHOUSE
SITE FOR CLUB PROJECT
HAS BEEN SELECTED: CITY
WILL ALSO BENEFIT; XMAS
TREE DISCUSSION

Machinery was set in motion
last evening at the regular supper
meeting of Key West Lions Club
to raise funds for the purchase
of suitable site and erection of
a Community Clubhouse in this
city. The meeting was held at
Stone Church Annex at $50
o'clock, Lion H. E. Day presiding.
The project calls for the lot pur-
chase and erection of modestly-
sized building at first, to house
club rooms, kitchen facilities and
small auditorium. Additions to
the building are planned as time
advances-the whole project to
serve as not only Lions Club
headquarters but for the benefit
of civic organizations and other
groups interested in regular meet
ing places and suitable facilities
for social affairs. A special COM
mittee is working already on a
shareholder plan to raise funds,
following incorporation moves to
be made Immediately.
Balance of the meeting was
taken up with plans for coopera-
ton with other agencies in sue
cessfully handling the Communi-
ty Christmas Tree to be staged
December %. The club will hold
its own Christmas Party next
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-16

visions of the wage hour act are
enforced against them, Howard
P. McFarlane, attorney for the
Peninsular Telephone Co., told
delegates to the annual meeting
of the Florida Telephone AsSocia-
ton here.
He maintained that the small
exchanges should be exempt from
the wage hour provisions, because
the law would increase costs
$3.50 more than total revenue of
the exchanges to meet the opera
tors salaries alone. Carl Brorein,
Tampa. was named president of
the association for the coming
year.