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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
No Silk Toppers!
Easter Paraders Out East Display Spring Emery, But No Top Hats! - Old Timer Reminsces On Church Music, Beautiful Altar Decora- tions.

singing in the churches out here, and the flowers for the altar and all of that. But there's no com- parison to the altars of the church of the Sacred Heart in the ninet:es every flower and every lily and other potted plants was from Dal- las famous greenhouse. The altars were loaded with beautiful lilies and potted plans, arranged in such manner that the various priests who officiated at the pom tifical high mass could be hardly observed.
 And the singing!
 We have written about this be- fore but every Easter brings it back to one, outside of the church itself, but who always on Easter, and Christmas, was led into the church of the Sacred Heart by a good motherly Catholic friend the impression of that time bobs up in us upon occasions just like yes terday We can think of the great singing under the talented Mrs. Georgianna Wolff; we can think of the crowded edifice, jammed to the doors, with hundreds from other parts of the city coming east ward to listen to the greatest Catholic church choir in the city; we can think of Bergen's orcheS- tra of seven pieces, assisting in the musical program of the mass; we can think of the sweet girl of those days, with a beautiful bunch of violetS or sweet peas in her corsage, the gift of her best fellow; we can think of the num- erous silk toppers we noticed as the crowd left the church at the conclusion of the services.
 Smart Set"
 The Irish or the Catholic of that day wasn't afraid to wear silk hat then: he wore it because it was for a fitting occasion, and as an honor to the church of his teach ing.
 The present day smart set" like to refer to the people of the Nineties as "rubes" in their mat ter of dress, but take it from us, the dress of the people in that time, seemed more fashionable and in keeping with the day, than we observed out here Sunday.
 After all, the Out East people are all right; only the carpet bagger finds fault with us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
NATIONAL D. A. V.
 EXECUTIVES HERE
Legislative Changes of Re- cent to Be Explained to
 Local Veterans

A joint meeting of Waterbury Chapter, No. 9, Disabled American Veterans and it's auxiliary will be held tomorrow evening in Pythian hall. The guests of the evening will be Peter Nugent, national executive committeeman and Frank Kline, national rehabilitation officer. A general discussion will be held on new legislation affecting disabled veterans compensation, widows and orphans. A number of amendments of unusual interest will be explained and questions answered.
 Commander Walter Overton, who is rounding an exceptionally suc- cessful year, will preside tomorrow evening His annual report, which will be read early in May, will list the various activities of the past year, entertainment, bingo games, Forget-Me-Not campaign, member ship gain, families aided, and other features of interest. Ernest Massi- cotte is chairman of the committee in charge of the social hour tomor- row night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
(BY THE OUTEASTER)

The Easter of 1888, beautiful day, or rather morning that it was, has passed, with regrets on the part of the Outeaster of the dying interest out here, yes. and in other parts of the city to the ob- servance of the proper dress for such an occasion. We do not refer to the young women, God bless them, they know how to dress and the attractiveness of their tasty attire Sunday made many of us proud and happy in the thought that we have so many fine young people in this particular section of the city.
 Watch Crowds
 But bear with Us for the time being Reader; we looked vainly for high hat on the male portion of the district; we searched the crowds leaving from the Church of the Sacred Heart, Sts. Peter and Paul's. Christ Chapel and the Mill Plain church. But we didn't see a single silk topper.
 Why not?
 Are the Irish out here afraid to wear such head-gear?
 Are they afraid of the com- ments of the next door neighbor that MT. High Hat is getting higher every minute with his morning coat and silk hat" But these same people seldom comment when others go to the altar on their wedding day with rented morning dress on the part of some of the guests.
 Oh, friends, it wasn't so in the old days out here; the Irish or Catholic wasn't afraid to don high hat on Easter Sunday, because he had a just right to wear one; he was generally shop hand who paid his just bills, and was in- dependent of any talk that might be said regarding him. Any person who pays for what he gets is about as decent an individual as exists. And that is just what Old Out East always did; it paid it's bills; and if the man wore silk topper on Easter Sunday, everybody knew that his outfit had been paid for in advance.
 Sacred Heart Church
 They may talk about present day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
Trial Resumes

Superior court trial of Mary DeVito, 37, on 8 manslaughter charge will be resumed tOmOr- row morning at 10 o'clock with Judge Ernest A. Inglis presiding. The trial started Friday, and may be completed early We'd nesday. Assistant States AttOr- ney William B. Fitzgerald is prosecuting and Attorney Fran cis P. Guilfoile and Attorney JO- seph c. GuilfOile are for the de- fenSc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
$l0,OO0 Request

A bequest of $10,OO0 for Mrs. Sylvia Page Lilley of Watertown is included in the will of the late Dr. George Bird Grinnell, pioneer conservationist, who died at New York last Monday. Mrs. Lilley is the wife of Theodore Lilley, son of the late Governor George Lil- ley. Before her marriage to MT. Lilley, she was Sylvia Drummond Page, daughter of the late Mrs. Helen Page of Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
MRS. KILMARTlN
 OWED SOME TROUT
License for Prominent Angler Written After
 Season Gets Going

Now it can be told; now that the first flush of the fishing season has passed, that is.
 Seems some of Waterbury's most noted anglers, among them the lead- ing light of the Waterbury Fish 6 Game Protective association, forgot all about getting their fishing li- censes as late as Thursday after noon. The season opened Friday morning.
 Hurried telephone calls were made to Town Clerk Mrs. Mary c. Kill martin. There were pleadings that someone remain at the office until the applicants would get over to obtain the official perquisites for the dawn sorties to Connecticut's well-stocked streams.
 Mrs. Kilmartin kept the office open until 6 o'clock and scores of late arrivals were grateful. But the city's most eminent fisher man-shhhh! Yes, that's the one didn't get around to get his license, probably because he was so busy discussing with his friends and customers the sort of tackle to be used the next morning, where to go to get the big ones.
 At about 7:45 o'clock Friday morn ing, Mrs. Kilmartin had a telephone call at her home.
 This is CYou guess)! wonder if there's any way for me to get a fishing license" was the plea.
 The town clerk made a special trip to City Hall and the license was written. What luck Waterburys most eminent angler had was not reported, officially. But Mrs. Kilmar- tin is said to be deserving of some of the first trout caught.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
BY ELMER C. WALZER

\
 New York, April 18-(UP)-Stocks opened irregular in a narrow range today with trading fairly active. Bonds were mixed cotton advanced 6 to g points.
 United States Steel opened 2,200 shares at 48 5-8, unchanged. Also unchanged were North American at r 3-4; International Telephone, g. 900 shares at 3-4; Allied Chemical 149; Standard of New Jersey at 49 IA; General Electric 1000 at 36 IA; Warner Brothers Pictures 1000 at 5 1-2; General Motors 1000 at 34 3-4 and Chrysler 1000 at Al 3-4.
 International Harvester opened at 65 3-4 up 3-4. Small advances were noted in American Telephone, Loew's, Standard Oil of Indiana, Santa Fe, Du Pont, Montgomery Ward, and Paramount.
 Small losses were made by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
VEGETARIAN EASES CON-
 SCIENCE

Astoria, Ore. (UP)-A conscience stricken vegetarian recently sent $1 to the manager of store here for edibles which he "snitched." In the same letter he explained. T have had many chances to nibble a few grapes, stray carrot, or prune that was near the edge of box of produce consigned to your company" while working for Portland trans port company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
ReCkleSSneSS

Stanley Pocius, AZ, of 123 South Leonard street, was arrested today by Motor Patrolman Eugene Doherty on reckless driving charge.
 Chetti Osawicke, 21, of 52 Pied mont street was arrested by Sergt. Charles McWeeney and Moor Patrolman John Murphy. He is also charged with reckless driv- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
Oil Burner

A defective oil burner was blamed for a fire this morning at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Stew ems, 1772 Thomaston avenue. The property is owned by Harry Ma nancy. Bremen answered an alarm at 7:18 and were out 19 minutes.
 At 10:14 one company went to 70 Fiske street to extinguish a rub- biSh fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
MOTHER WITH STARS

The two feminine leads of Metro Goldwyn- Mayors "The Toy Wife" both have their mothers with them on the set each day to assist with costumes, read lines to them, etc. Luise Rainer's mother, Mrs. Heinz Rainer, arrived recently from Brus- sells, and Barbara O'Neils mother, Mrs. David O'Neil, drove to the West coast from Greenwich, Conn. on her fifth transcontinental tripu. to De with her daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
New Commissioner

The regular meeting of the board of education will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon in Crosby High school. Commissioner Pat rick s. Bergin, recently appointed by Mayor Hayes to succeed his late brother, Thomas F. Bergin, is expected to attend his first meet ing. Routine business is to be dis cllSSed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
NEW SUBMARINE
 ON FIRST CRUISE

Groton, Conn, April 18-(UP)- The submarine salmon, which was turned over to the navy March IS, left on its first shake-down cruise today in command of Lieut.. M. M Stephens. It will visit the West Indies, Brownsville, Tex; Mobile, Ala, Annapolis and Halifax before returning here June IT. Ten days later it will go to Portsmouth, N. H., navy yard.
 The submarine seal, which had its final tests March 4, will be delivered April 30. Lieut.. K. G. Hensel will be in command.
 The submarine Skipjack left wet dock Sunday for final tests before being put through routine trials May IT by navy trial board.
 The keel of the submarine Sea- dragon was laid today at the Elec- trio Boat Co.,, yards and that of the Sealion will be laid June 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
AbandOnS Career

The career of 10-year old William SanSoude as a hermit ended yesterday After three days of living alone, William decided he didn. like 1t and re- turned to his hone.
 Police had ben hunting for the boy since Friday. His family which resides It Bishop street, reported that he left home Thursday.
 Efforts to loc.te him were not successful, but William ended his family's w,rry by returning home yesterday. He said he had been living ii a hut on upper Bishop street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
Fujs Stolen

Two fur reces, one valued at $298 and tn, other at $159, were stolen from the Howland- Hughes Go. store ci Bank street during the shoppi1g rush Saturday noon.
 The thet is believed to have been committed by well-dressed woman wio had been lettering in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
HOTEL OPEN FOR 1O5 YEARS

Pontiac, Mich. (UP) Hodges House, century ago called the finest hotel west of Buffalo" still serves the public as the oldest hotel in Michigan to remain in continuous service. Renamed sev- eral times, Hodges House, now the Miner, was born in the depression of 1883. It was built by Hodges, a general store keene~.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Camera Shots

Eleven camera enthusiasts, stu dents of Crosby High school, con- ducted a photographic scavenger hunt Saturday afternoon. A camera supply store manager pro- vided list of objects to be pho- tographed including, car with a flat tire, horse and wagon, a man pushing baby carriage and an automobile with a number 1 marker plate.
 Two boys had completed the list in less than an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
Market Irregular At Opening OF Business
Trading Was Fairly Active-SOme Leading Issues
 Opened at Prices Which Closed Market Saturday

Aircraft, Sears Roebuck, air reduc- tion, Bethlehem Steel, Johns-Man- vile, New York Central, Northern Pacific, Socony-Vacuum and Ana conda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18

the fur department for some time. Her disappearance and that of the furs were simultaneous. Police were notified but were un- able to locate the thief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18

War will have it's herOes-and here is China's monument to LO Chun- ting, ace pilot shot down by Japanese gunners on the Hwang-ho river battlefront. Placed at the head of the grave near where the Chinese hero fell, the memorial is simple wood plank, peaked like temple and adorned simply with an epitaph-fOr hard pressed China cannot afford ex- ncnsive monuments to her fallen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-18
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
The R. Y. G iegs Co.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23
TURNER'S GIVING
 ROCK BEER FEST
Dramatic Group Plans Novelty Event at Club
 Rooms Tonight

The recently organized dramatic section of the Turner's will present it's first public performance as a part of the Book Beer fest given by the Turner's tonight at their hall, 1l81 North Main street.
 The comedy will be Tette vor Gc- richt, under the direction of August Doerffler. The characters presented will be Richter Erich Schneer, Mrs. Hainchen Hedwig Lutz, Hei Hein- chen Herman Mueller and Gerichts- diener Richard Krause. The presen- tation is well known comedy offer ed in the modern manner. Supper for those who desire it will be serV- cd at 7:30 D. m.
 The committee in charge follows: Chairman William Lutz, Joseph Hoffman, Al. LutZ, Ludwig Kunkel Albert Hummel, Emil Hummel, Alex Drapetien, Walter Klann, Edward Japs, William Schaeffer, Jacob Breuer, Edwin Taller, Anton Ruegg, Walter Schneer. Fritz Wihinger, William Wehrle, Paul Reichenberg, Adolph Bender, Walter Mueller, Konrad Teuber, Herman Strumpf Edwin Piel, and Joseph Mutter. Supper committee chairman, Mrs. Max Kiessling, Mrs. Richard Kroetzenbach, Mrs. Emilia King. Mrs. Ludwig Kunkel, Mrs. Lena Honniger, Mrs. Cepetke, Mrs. Anna Bernhard and Mrs. Eleanor Kubic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23

Superintendent Roach's statement follows:
 Traffic accident statistics reveal that the great majority of serious crashes - 89 per cent - are caused by perfectly normal, intelligent and respectable citizens. These drivers are not the irresponsible lawless, mentally or physically deficient, but the usually careful, sane and sen Sible drivers who do not average even minor accident once in every two years. When confronted with this information, doesn't it take you realize that you are one of the type responsible for most accidents and that at any moment you could change into one of those vicious Other FelloWS?" This is a startling bit of information. It means that ig- norance of traffic rules, lack of driv- ing skill, or the motor car itself cannot be held primarily responsible for the bulk of our accidents. How could they be, when billions of miles are driven every year in perfect safety? It means another thing, that we are dealing with human beings who are notoriously hard to change.
 "One thing I am convinced of: If we could get our fingers on what ever it is that causes respectable motorists to live double lives, we would get at the seat of most of our traffic trouble. What is it that changes our perfectly respectable Dr. Jekyll drivers into despicable MT. Hyde drivers? Who do people who move with grace and polished manners through drawing rooms, at dinner, at bridge parties, and then with this reputation firmly estab- lished among their friends, suddenly duck into the darkness of the ga- rage, don false whiskers, and drive away in disguise as this despicable Other Fellow MT. Hyde?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23
HAPPY KNIGHTS
 SING THE BLUES'
Knife Used When Brother Members Argue Over
 PinOchle Game

Judge John F. McDonough of Naugatuck, presiding in Waterbury city court today, sought to restore peace and happiness to the Happy Knights social club on North Elm street. The gaity left the atmos- phere at the club yesterday after noon following an argument over pinochle game.
 There was scuffle, which ended when Harry Knonavaluk, Is, of 20 Spark street. found himself with several superficial stab wounds. Some hours later police arrested Domenic Bochicchio, 46. of 2 North Elm street. another Happy Knight. charging him with assault and breach of the peace.
 In court today Knonavaluk ad- mitted that maybe he did take the first punch. Besides, he said, he was a good friend of Bochicchio.
 Judge McDonough dismissed the charges against Bochicchio and sent the two Happy Knights on their way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23

chaplain of Meriden, Conn: ser geant-at arms, Louis Di Capua of New Haven; deputy chiefs-o staff, Anthony De Lucca of Lawrence, Mass; Donald D. Magone of Pitts burg, Penna.; Vetran ,Ricca of Los Angeles, Cal, Joseph l.. Gaudieri, John T. Elliano of Bridgeport, Conn; officer of the day, Joseph Perrone of New Britain.
 Executives
 National executive committeemen Leonard Arute of New Britain, Conn.,; Hillary Company, Haverhill, Mass; Henry A. Costanzo, Stamford, Conn; John Demarco, Worcester, Mass; Daniel O'Alessandre, Hart ford, Conn; James B. F'elitto, Utica, N. Y; Domenic Jamele, Waterbury. Conn; Emil MarZano, Hartford. Conn.,; Leo Murgia, Lawrence, Mass. i; Louis J. Palladino, Derby, Conn.,; Domenic Palermo, New Haven, Conn.,; Angelo Percy, Bridgeport, Conn.,; James Perrone, Norwalk, Conn, Sam Real, Bristol, Conn. :: George Rossi, Torrington, Conn.,; and John J. Alleva, Norristown, Pa.
 National finance committee as fol- lows: Paul Puzzo of Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23


 await official action. The Colonial room of The Elton will be the gathering place this afternoon.
 Precedes Testimonial
 The meeting will be called to order by National Commander John De PeStino at 500 p. m. Most of the national officers will remain to at tend the testimonial dinner being given by the local Florio post No. 4 to National Commander De Pas tino.
 Since the last convention, those w'ao were elected to carry on the administrative affairs of the organi- zation until the next convention, have succeeded in bringing the ac- tivities of this rapidly growing or ganization into many states of the Union, including the most distant State of California.
 Only two state departments were in existence on September l, 1897. Now, there are six throughout the country, headed by some of the lead ing American citizens of Italian ex- traction. Many outstanding Amer ican citizens are members of !he or ganization, including Mayor Fiorillo Le Guardia of New York city.
 Ladies' auxiliaries have also been formed throughout the country, and sons and daughters units are about to be formed.
 Principles
 Its principles and scope are simi- lar to those of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Yankee Divi- sion and other veterans groups. Few realized that there were about 700,- 900 of Italian birth or extraction who served in the armed forces of the United States during the World War, until research was conduct ed by the Italian American World War Veterans of the United States. Besides carrying on the noble duties of honoring the heroes and deceased veterans of the World War,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23
CLEMENT LYNCH
 TOBE ARRESTED
Fails to Appear in Court to Answer Charge of ViO=
 lating Plumbing Code

The arrest of Clement Lynch, B, of 92 Clematis avenue, was ordered today when he failed to appear in city court to answer charge of vio- lating a city plumbing ordinance. His case had been continued till to- day.
 Thomas Jones, 46, of North Leonard street, charged with viola tion of the city electrical ordinances by working as an electrical contrac- tor without license. received a nolle.
 A continuance to the 28th was given Luigi Jamele, 57, of 118 Mont- gomery street. charged with viola tion of the statet liquor laws.
 William Rado, 2l. of 81 Coen street. Naugatuck, charged with vio- lating the rules of the road, and Eu- gene Sasso, 35, of West Haven, charged with driving while his lic- ense was under suspension, received continuances to Monday.
 Stanley Soulds, 46, of Woodruff avenue, Watertown, charged with operating under the influence and taking a car without permission, re- ceived continuance to a week from Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23
WITNESS ABSENT ACCUSED FREED
Frank Salinardi Gets Dis. charge in City Court on
 Two Allegations

Frank "Tngles" Salinardi, 34, of 852 East Main street, charged with breach of the peace and intoxica- ton, received 8 nolle in city court today. The nolle was ordered by Judge John F. McDonough. substi- tuting on the city court bench for Judge Edward Mascolo.
 Four civilian witnesses who had been subpoenaed, failed to appear. Among the missing were George Peller, of 124 Plaza avenue, who, according to Prosecutor Mitchell G. Meyers. was the complainant.
 If the complainant hasn't enough interest in the matter even to ap- pear in court, then the case may be nolled," said Judge McDonough.
 Salinardi was arrested on Friday night of last week after a disturb- ance at an Exchange Place reStau- rant. He was alleged to have thrown a cup of coffee at another customer in the place.
 Salinardi still has pending in the state supreme court of errors an appeal from a jail sentence of nine months. which was imposed last year. The sentence was given in city court, and confirmed in common pleas court after an appeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-23
STERLING CHOICE
 OF POLISH CLUB
Annual Meeting of POliti= cal Group Witnessed Re-
 election of Leaders

The annual meeting of the Polish- American Political Club last night saw the unanimous reelection of John T. Sterling as president and the more than 150 members went on records as approving appoint ment recently of Joseph Droznick to the fire department. He is the first department appointee of Polish descent, it was noted, and was rec omemended to the fire commission CTS by the club.
 The club voted $25 to a local Polish American who lost his legs recently by amputation following an accident. A social program was held after the meeting.
 Officers reelected were: Recording secretary, Adam Jentoch; financial secretary, Stanley Szostek, treasurer, Joseph Biscewicz; sergeant-at-arms, zigmond Swiech.
 Others chosen were: First vice. president, Andrew Kata; second e-president, Mrs. Marcel Ulatow- ski directors, Frank Pachulski, Adam Kosinski, Stefen Kawecki, Anthony Gwiazdowski, Marcel Ula- towski, Peter Arotz, Leonard Paw loski, Mrs. John Sterlin, Mrs. Jo- seph BisceWiz, Mrs. Joseph Hrynie, Walenty Sliz and Joseph Droznick.
 The directors will meet soon to discuss plans for the installation next month and for hte annual out ing