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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
CLUBS TO
 SING IN DANBURY
Mrs. Susanne Drufa to Conduct Opening Selec=
 ton This Evening

Mrs. Suzanne Drufa, conductress of the Waterbury Choristers, will conduct the six choral clubs partici- pating in the Festival of the Con- necticut State Federation of Music clubs at Danbury this evening in the opening selection on the program. This will be the federation song, "Connecticut" written by Clayton Hotchkiss. Tn addition the local chorus will be heard in two selec- tions, Mrs. Adeline Russell, accom- panist.
 The concert will take place at 8:30 o'clock in Danbury high school, di- rected by Mrs. Jennie Cree Gregory of Danbury. Other choral societies taking part will be: The Sterling House Chorus of Stratford, Mrs. Mary Hill Hinchcliffe, president and Robert Crandell, director; The Ma drigal Singers of the Southshore Music club of Westport Mrs. Alma Simpson Chandler, president and Mrs. Nathaniel Wagner, director; The Harmonic Music club of Dan- bury, Mrs. Jennie Cree Gregory, di- rector; The Morning Choral society of Danbury, Mrs. Frank Tishkins, president and Mrs. Reginald Hooper, director; and the Nurses Chorus of Danbury Hospital Training school, Miss Millicent Raymond, president and Mrs. Gregory, director.
 Marcel Doucette of this city will be heard in solo numbers, and other instrumental selections will feature the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Streamlined Safari Off to Africa With Magnificent 'Jungl le Yachts"
U S. Girl Goes Exploring De Luxe I,a Ne1U 1yaileyS

"They will reduce the working time of the expedition by one quarter" she said. "On our last trip much time was wasted every night and morning making and breaking camp. Now all we will have to do will be to walk from our travelling trailer to the one equipped for sleeping"
 The trailers which cost $15 000 apiece, are all-steel, r-condition- ed and insulated, and powered by tractors. One is complete with sit- ting. room, lavoratory, dining table, bar, and kitchen with revolv- ing stool in the center from which Mrs. Gatti can reach her stove, sink or refrigerator. The other trailer has two single bedrooms with a tiled bathroom containing Mrs. Gatti's bedroom has vanity a normal size tub between them. table, too! Both trailers are equip- ped with radios and are connected by telephone.
 Wed On Last Expedition
 The Ninth Gatti African Expe- dition" started in 1884, with two Britishers, an attractive young woman from Springfield, Mo, and Commander Gatti. The trip was to have lasted six months, but at the end of that time the Britishers went home, the commander married the young woman, and the expedi- tion continued for two years.
 Mrs. Gatti had done publicity work in Springfield, Chicago and New York. Tn 1891 she met Com mander Gatti and three years later started the trip which changed her whole life.
 It seems that whether a woman is in Africa or Missouri, her prob lems will be domestic ones. The Congo has it's drawbacks, she says, two of the worst being rats and bugs.
 Chickens are a great problem" Mrs. Gatti added. Aside from being hard to get. once you have them, they are long legged and skinny. My husband had told me about a wonderful chicken salad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
YOUNG DRIVER
 SENT TO JAIL
Arrested for Operating Car While License Is
 Suspended

Roland Williams, p, colored of 281 South Main street, charged with operating a car while his li- cense was under suspension, was sentenced to five days in jail by Judge John F. McGrath in city court today. He pleaded guilty to the charge.
 Williams was arrested yesterday afternoon by Motor Patrolman John Deeley after a car he was driving was involved in a collision at Phoe- nix and Spencer avenues with a car driven by Neil Corkery, of 50 White street.
 The colored man told the court he had washed the car and was returning it to its owner when he had the accident. He was given the short jail sentence in lieu of the minimum fine of $100 and costs.
 Paul OLear, g, charged with vio- lation of the rules of the road, paid $5 for nolle.
 John Kozak, 20. of Wallingford, charged with violation of the rules of the road, paid $25 for a nolle.
 A weeks continuance was given Frank Brazantis, B, of 95 South Leonard street, charged with as- sault.
 A continuance to Monday was giv- en Alfred Katz, g, of Brooklyn, N Y, charged with violating the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
NO CONTESTS IN
 DIVORCE SUITS
Four Petitions for Decrees to Be Heard Friday
 Morning

Four uncontested divorce suits are ready for hearing at the Friday short calendar session of superior court. Judge Ernest A. Inglis will preside.
 The actions are: Corinne Sacco Sottosanto against Joseph Sotto- santo; Elsie Alt against Joseph Alt; Amel Stance against Lillian Davis Stance; and Aldona Helen Bakutis against Peter B. Bakutis.
 Allowance to defend and alimony pending trial will be sought by Marie Oropallo Parrillo, who is be- ing sued for divorce by Pasquale Parrillo. Mary Niket zanavich seeks alimony pending trial and al- lowance to prosecute her suit against Benjamin Zanavich. In the case of James George against Nellie Giusti George, the plaintiff seeks placement of the action on the un- contested list. The defendant seeks an allowance to defend, Q more specific statement of allegations; and alimony pending trial.
 Tessie Gedraitis Suhacius will ask that her suit against John Su- hacius be placed on the uncontested list. Similar action Is sought in the case of Charlotta E. Schoenrock against Albert Schoenrock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
lBY EpWARD J. RYANl

State and national political lead- CTS and public officials were placed on . Political Griddle" while a good natured crowd of 400 looked on last evening at the 14th annual gridiron dinner of the Old Eight club in the Hotel Taft, New Haven. Of course all the humorous re- marks as well as the skits were made in fun with no harm in- tended.
 The great and the near-great at- tended the gathering which brought together many of the recognized leaders in Connecticut Republican politics. However, as one scanned the faces of those present it could be seen that within the Republican party there is considerable agita- ton. Many of the old guard mem bers were missing. Practically all of the New Guard group or better known as the Young Republicans were missing. This group was head ed by Senator J. Kenneth Bradley of Westport and Samuel Prior, Jr., of Greenwich national Republican committee man.
 Among the leaders of the once powerful Republican party the good fellowship and carefree attitude which always characterized their gatherings was missing The gaiety among '1The Leaders" seemed to be forced.
 After staying in hospital all day under observation Clarence G. Willard, secretary of the state Re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
MERRIMAN SCHOOL
 HONORS RELEASED
Seventeen Eighth Grade Students on Coveted
 List for April

The honor roll of Merriman school was announced today as fol- lows:
 Grade 8-(A)-Mabel Burns, Mary D'Angelo; (B), Antonio Goncalves Mary Davino, Henry Droznick, Will liam Sabctta, George Haddad, Mary Mancuso, Concetta D'Agostino, Lau- rine Fusco, Peter Sorbo, Esther Rank, Frank Compagna, Lydia Doomey. Carlos Gonclaves, Olive McCristle, Madeline Minicucci.
 Grade 7-(B), Cheslara Grend- zisiewska, Edith Gentle. Samuel SDada, Frank Nardelly; co, Fran cis Famigletti, Eva Luzzi, Pasquale Sabetta, William Sihau, Julia Had dad, Josephine Marccni, Gloria Cereja, Nicholas Distefano, Mabel Rank.
 Grade 6-(A), Francis Codianni; CD, Helen Bowling, Wyhibe Had dad, Claude Rizzo, James Walsh, Arthony Stance; co, Eleanor Muc- clno, Catherine Sorbo, Rose D. Angelo, Elizabeth Santilli, Josephine D'Alessio, Leonard Marano, Sophie Polonis, Rocco D'Avino, Mary Costa Cecelia Schiavo, George Evon, Cath erine DeVeto, Marie Melchiore.
 Grade 5-(A), Rose Marie Mini cucci; (B). Frederick Fusco, John Walsh, Ida Bottachari, Theresa Muccino. Mary Polonis, Carmella Russo, Mario Cardillo. John Cor tese, Dennis Griffin, Veronica Me- Govern. Marie Tedesco; co Maurice D'Angelo, George Macary, Stanley Chmielnicki, Josephine Mrozinski Theresa Bowman, Enrico Vellucci Carmone Jacko, Edward Evan Marguerite Garcia, Sarah Fratoddi Consuelo Grau.
 Grade 4-(A), Eileen Walsh, Jo- seph Ciarcia, Robert DeZinno: (B) Elizabeth Coretto, William Schiavo Albert DiPaiva, Eileen Murphy. An thony Priamiano, Raymond Walsh Catherine Zabbarr, Florida Almeida Louise Lombardo, Edith Del Prin- cipe, Anna Queiroga, Bridget Banca Charles Pedro, William Sabetta; co Mary Cavalieri, Theresa Faimali Edith Haley, Vincent Monzillo. LO- retta Somma, John Mauro, Theresa NStico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
$3,55O,OOO PAID
 ON UNEMPLOYMENT
Collections for Compensa= tiOn Fund in COnnecti=
 cut SubnOrmal

Hartford, May 11-Liable Connec- ticut employers contributed $3,452,- 354.54 to the unemployment com pensation fund on first quarters payrolls before the April 28 dead line, it was reported today by Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone.
 From April 28 to yesterday, al- most $1,00,000 more had been col- lected, the commissioner revealed. Employers who were late in con- tributing face an interest penalty.
 The collection represents an in- crease of $550,0O0 over the January. February and March period of last year when approximately $3,000, ,0O0 was paid in.
 In view of the jump, however, in the unemployment compensation tax rate from 18 per cent in 1887 to 2.7 per cent at present--an in- crease of 50 per cent-the amount of three and a half millions is con- siderably below what 1t would be 1T, normal times.
 It is too early, MT. Tone pointed out. to estimate exactly how sub- normal the collection is. because of the fact that many employers are delinquent and will contribute later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
COUNTERFEIT RING
 HAS BEEN BROKEN

Hartford, Conn.,, May 11-UP)- Federal agents and local police claimed today to have broken up counterfeit money ring operating throughout the east with arrest of II men in this vicinity.
 Secret Service Agent William J. Gilmartin said the arrests were the largest number in recent years in Connecticut.
 Those held were: Charles Taylor, Frank Matarese, Francis Garrity, Rochina M. D'Allessandro, David Cayanaugh, Jaffer Ismail, Joseph McNally, Jeremiah Phelan and James Nockerm, all of Hartford; Thomas McGinnis, East Hartford; and James Conforte, New Haven.
 All but Conforte were arraigned before U. s. Commissioner Will liam J. Wholean on counterfeiting charges. Taylor was said by authori- ties to be the leader of the ring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
MISS LUDINCTON
 TO BE PRESIDENT

Bridgeport, Conn, May 11.-(UP) Miss Katherine Ludington, Old Lyme, was scheduled today for re- election as president of the Con- necticut League of Women Voters.
 The league, in the final session Of its 18th annual convention, was to decide on the following other nominations: Vice-president, Mrs. Edith Valet Cook, New Haven; Mrs. John s. Custer. Avon; Miss Flor ence L. Harrison, Northford: Miss Eleanor H. Little, Guilford; Mrs. Carleton Marsh, Riverside and Mrs. William Smedley, Pomfret Center; secretary, Mrs. E. H. Sturtevant, New Haven; treasurer, Mrs. John A. Larus, Hartford.
 Socialist Mayor Jasper McLevy addressed the convention last night. assailed dictatorship and declared democratic government is the only kind of government that can be effective from the standpoint of the masses of people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Chief Justices WiU
 Local Won1an;S Model

A simple sheet of note paper was admitted by Judge Dennis J. Slavin of the Probate Court today as the last will and testament of Mrs. Michael c. German. That was not reason for the wills notab!lity.
 Nor yet were the, terms of such rare phrasing that the will would become notable document for that reason. But Mrs. German, late of TSP Waterville street. who died several weeks ago, left her estate to her husband in termin- ology taken exactly from the last will and testament of the late Chief Justice Edward D. White, of the United States Supreme Court.
 Chief Justice White, native of Louisiana, and head of the na-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
SIMPSON MOVED
 INTO DEATH CELL

Boston, May 1l-(UP)-Edward P. Simpson, 40, slayer of two Newton policemen, was moved from his cell in the Cherry Hill section of state prison to the death house at 8 a. m. tEDT) today.
 He will die within a week.
 Convicted of the double murder Nov. 12, the Boston jailbreaker was granted two respites while his case was carried to the Massachusetts and United States supreme courts in fu- tile attempts to win a new trial.
 Simpson, with a bullet wound in his neck, was trapped in Dorches- ter tenement hideout by a 22-man police squad week after he shot Patrolman Lawrence Murphy and Motorcycle Officer Henry G. Bell when they sought to question him regarding a trafflc law violation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
ONE TWIN DIED,
 OTHER SERIOUS

Albany, May H. (UP)-Three year old Elaine Martin, succumbed today from critical burns received while asleep in her crib beside her twin sister Carla, who is reported to be in a dangerous condition in Albany hospital.
 May Bradley. the nursemaid, whose family lives at Great Bar rington, Mass, was unconscious when firemen broke into the apart ment. The girl was in charge of the twins in the absence of the par ents, Dr. and Mrs. Chrales E. Mar tin, who were out of town.
 The twins were taken to the hos pital suffering from first, second and third degree burns. Bremen said the blaze started in studio couch in the babies room.
 Bremen rescued one baby and the janitor carried the other from the building. The blaze was confined to the one room.
 Little hope wes held for Carla s recovery. Their parents were in Schenectady, at the bedside of Dr. Martins mother, who is seriously ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

he'd had in a drugstore. decided to surprise him one day with one for lunch. I spent all morning try ing to buy decent hen. When 1t had been plucked and dressed, had exactly one-half cup of chicken" ]"
 Commander Gatti has spent 13 years exploring the jungle. Mu- seums all over the world contain examples of his hunting and sci- entific prowess, the Royal University in Florence having g rooms filled with Gatti discoveries" Since the last expedition Mrs. Gatti has been
 She will enjoy the civilization" a very active partner in his work. the trailers contain, though. T am really a soft person." she ex- plained. T can be hard, but not unless it's necessary. However, the absolute freedom, peace and happi- ness found in the Congo make up for whatever disadvantages there are"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

tion's highest tribunal from 1910 until his death, in 1921, left & simple last testament. And Mrs. German, whose will follows, ap- parently liked the phrasing so well that she, too, with very slight change, wrote her will in January last year:
 This is my last will. I give, be- queath and devise to my husband, Michael c. German, in complete and perfect ownership all my rights and property of every kind and nature, whether real, per- sonal or mixed, wherever situated, appointing him executor of my es- tate without bond, and giving him seiSin therein.
 "EIIZABETH GERMAN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
EMPEROR HALLE
 WILL TRY AGAIN

Geneva, May 11-(UP)-Emperor Halle Selassie sped across Europe today to make 8 final, despairing fight for his Ethiopian empire as league council members met to hear a Chilean threat to leave the league unless the penal clauses of its cov- enant were dropped.
 Halle Selassie. arriving at Paris today, was joined by the empress. She had come from a visit to the Holy Land, bringing with her the last of her crown jewels to pledge them, if necessary, in the emper- or's interest.
 Assured after telephonic negotia- lions that the council would hear Jim, Halle Selassie left London for Geneva last night attended by Dr. Alag Warqneh Martin. Ethiopian minister to London: Blatten Getta (Master of the wise men) Herouy, his former foreign minister. and a private secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
INJUNCTION STARTED

Boston, May l1-(UP)-"Pins and Needles" International Ladies Gar ment Workers Union stage revue, faced in injunction suit today.
 Joseph J. Jurman, whose column in the Boston Jewish Advocate also IS known as Pins and Needles" !" yesterday filed suit to enjoin the union. Labor Stage Inc. and the Shubert Holding Comuany from us- ing that title. No hearing date was set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Leaders Noticeably
 Missing From Dinner
Old Time Festive Spirit Missing from Gridiron Affair
 of Old Eight CIub-Show Goes On," However

publican party attended the gay affair for only a few minutes.
 Among those who attended were State Auditor Frank M. Lynch; Re- publican Town Chairman of New Haven Howard w. Beach; J. Fred rick Baker and John D. Jackson; State Republican Chairman Ben- jamin E. Harwood; Raymond J. Johnson; Colonel Raymond O. Gates; former State Seanter Henry H. Bradley; James Lowell, state president of the Young Republican club; Charles Bump, Noah D. Swayne; State Finance Commis- sioner Edward A. Hall and Former Mayor of New Haven, Thomas A. Tully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
REPORTS TO STUD
 MEETING TONIGHT
Holy Name Accepts Final Returns on Communion
 Breakfast Tickets
Washington Hill

Martin J. Tehan, chairman of the committee which arranged the Mothers Day Communion breakfast of the St. Francis Xaviers Holy Name society, announced today that the committee will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the parish hall. The meeting is for the purpose of ten dering final reports on the sale of tickets. All committee members are expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Market m Irregular Decline At Opening
Utilities, Foods, Some Few Other Issues Frmed Up
 Small Advance Noted in Other Shares

Bethlehem and Republic made small gains. while U. s. Steel de- clined fractionally.
 Case lost 3 points to 79. Dome mines was down 1-2 at 54 7-8. Small losses were noted in General Elec- tric, Standard of New Jersey, Wes- tinghouse Electric and Kennecott. Rails were steady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Fife & Drum Corps

The regular meeting of the Wash ington Park Fife & Drum Corps was held last night in the Community house under the direction of Will liam Gaughan and Frank Sturges The corps has been invited to at- tend numerous events in various cities during the summer months. Plans are being made by the corps to attend several such events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
BY ELMER c. WALZER iIIniteA Press Financial Editor

New York, May 11-(UP) Stocks made an irregular decline while bonds were irregularly higher at a quiet opening today. Cotton fu- cures eased 1 to 2 points.
 Utilities, foods and a few other issues firmed against the general trend in stocks. Changes were mostly fractional.
 General foods and National Dairy Products firmed. Small advances were noted in American Power & Light, Electric Power, which opened on block of 1000 shares at 10 3-4 up Ia, and North American. Amer ican Telephone eased to 132.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Looking like a corner of smart modernistic city penthouse apart ment, the cozy living room. above, of the trailer used by Mir. and Mrs. Attili0 Gatu brings to the jungle more comforts than are in many civilized" home. Note
 the intcr-trailer telephone.
 At right, Commander and Mrs. Attilio Gatti are pictured beside their two Congo bound jungle yachts" One of these super traiIers is used for travelling, the
 other solely for sleeping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED

Montreal. May Il. - (UP) - A mother was burned to death and two daughters suffocated when fire destroyed the home of another daughter in Montreal north, early today. The dead were: Mrs. Etie- nette Langlois, 57; Henriette, 9. and Etienette, 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
BARTHOLOMEW PROMOTED

New York. May II - (UP) - An- nouncement was made today of the election of Frank H. Bartholomew as . vice president of the United Press. Bartholomew is manager of the Pacific division, with head quarters in San Francisco, in charge of all service on the Pacific coast and in Hawaii.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Gents Meeting

Henry A. Hayden, Jr. was named chairman of a committee to ar range summer-dance for the Gents of the Hill at a meeting last night in the Community house. The club expects to hold the dance dur ing June, and then will recess ac- tivities until the autumn. The next meeting of the club will be at the discretion of MT. Hayden, and will be for the purpose of making addi- tional arrangements for the dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
STRIKE STARTS
 IN CARPET PLANTS

Thompsonville, Conn.,, May H. (UP)-The Bigelow-Sanford Car pet Co.,, was closed today by a strike of 5000 workers protesting wage cut of ten per cent.
 A similar walkout was understood to have been affected at the con- cern's other plant at Amsterdam, N. r., involving approximately the same number.
 Picket lines were formed before the scheduled opening hour, a. m., and operated on tWo-hour shifts, of 70 pickets each. They carried placards reading Negotiation, Con- ciliation, Arbitration, the American Way" We Want Arbitration" 'The Bigelow- Sanford Lambs Refuse to be Shorn" and This Strike Joint ly with Amsterdam Local T.W.OC., l."
 Amsterdam, N. Y, May l1-(UP) A strike was called at the Bige- low-Sanford Carpet Company plant today because the management re- fused to rescind 10 per cent wage cut.
 Picketing started. Plant Superin- tendent James Donnelly, said the mill was mot operating"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
STATUE ERECTED

Philadelphia, May Ii (UP)--James Earle Fraser, American sculptor, ended five years of work today with erection of his 120-ton heroic statue of Benjamin Franklin. The 17-foot statute shows Franklin seated. It will be unveiled in mid-June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
College Conductor
 Gets Honor Degree
WITH a max

WITH a max
 " m a GU m l a u d c degree, Lynn Hull, rail- TO a d veteran, graduated from St. Mary's col- lege at Moraga, alif. H u II caught the edu- cational UT e in 1884 from commuters on { h . 6 [ u d c n 1 train of which hn VVaG Hans
 diactoE. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
BY BETTY JANE FERGUSON NEA Service Staff Writer

Yok-Pygm the Belgian Congo will gawk just white the latest expedition into their nges did the early white explorers For this modern trek samd safari of up-to- of civilization
 the noted author Ellen WaddNl with her husband for his tenth trip the Belgian Mrs Gat enthusiastic about their yachts"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
SCIENCE STUDIES FINGER
 NAILS

London. (UP) scientists are measuring the growth of finger nails in their search for standard by which to judge malnutrition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

The current of the Amazon river is so strong that it overlies the ocean more than 200 miles from shore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
CONNECTICUT SECURTlES|
The R. v. c igxs Co.

PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
 Bid Asked Bridgeport Gas It. Co.,. 26 29 Bridport Hydraulic Co. g 35 Conn. Gas and Coke
 com. ............... A 1A Conn. Gas and Coke
 pfd. ................. 3lA 33M Conn. It. & Power .... 49 53 Conn. It. 6s Power
 5h% pfd. ........... 112 Conn. Power Go. ..... AZ 46h Conn. By. & Ltg. Go.
 com. ................ A 1A Conn. By. & Ltg. Go.
 pfd. ................ 6 10 Hid. Elect. It. Go. com. 56 58 Hid. Gas It. Go. con-. 24 28 Illuminating Shares A. 49 5l New Haven Water Co.,. 70 South. N. E. Tel. Co.,. 132
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

NEW YORK CURB
 Amer. Superpower ........... 1 Cities Service (new) ........ 10i Flee. Bond & Share ........ 8 Niagara Hudson Power ...... 8