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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
SYLVAN AVENUE
 BUILDING STRUCK
Lightning Causes Fire; Four Companies Ans-
 wer;; Damage Slight

Waterbury escaped serious dam age in series of thunderstorms that swept the state yesterday after noon. The storms raised havoc in other parts of the state. A building at 56 Sylvan avenue, owned by Sebastiano Mollica, was struck by lightning and caught fire at 3:20 D. m. Four companies of firemen went to the scene. The blaze was quickly extinguished and dam age was slight. The home of Eric Kluge, in Prospect, was also struck but likewise suffered only minor damage.
 Electric service in several outly- ing sections of the city was inter- rupted temporarily when trans former fuses were blown out during the storm. Several nearby towns also had their electric service i'm paired by the storm.
 About 80 telephones in Water bury were placed out of commis- sion, while smaller numbers of phones were affected in suburban towns. Cable trouble caused by the storm was repaired last night.
 Plymouth had nuo electric service for two hours, while in Warren a fire caused by lightning destroyed a large barn. Damage was eStimat- cd at $3,000. Other towns in the western part of the stat ealso suf- ! fered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
WILLIAM RUSSELL
 GUEST OF SCOUTS
Fire Captain Speaks to Troop 28 Members at
 Hebrew Institute

Captain William G. Russell of the fire department described different kinds of fires and various ways of extinguishing blazes at a meeting of Troop 28, Boy Scouts, Thursday evening at the Hebrew Institute.
 The 21st presentation of the troops charter will take place after all troop members have passed their tenderfoot tests. Attending this meeting will be Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf, Walter Deacon. pres ident of Mattatuck Council, board members of the institute and par ents of the scouts.
 The scouts to be given tenderfoo. pins include: Samuel Winig. Leon- ard Plotnick, Sanford Kravitz Louis Kunofsky, Morris Melman Franklin Litsky, Irving Swirsky Herman Shore, Alvin Riner. Her man Solomon, Sherman Shiller, Louis Silver, Norman Million, Ber- nard Weinstein, David Goldman, Lawrence Shapiro, Lawrence Far ker, Bertram Madnick and Abraham Melman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
CHASE PARK SHOW
 CLEVERLY YSTACED

Chase Park House was the scene last night of a childrens musical program, presented under direction of Miss Eleanor Culhane, and the children of the neighborhood closed the season with the event, although the house will remain open next week.
 The program was selected to rep resent the 12 months, and was call cd 'The Musical Calendar" SoloiSts were Johnny Grappone, Joseph Cav- anaugh, Mary Jane and Ellen Me- Nancy, Norma Brown, Mary Santa lucia, Barbara Damour, Margaret Kilbourn, June Smith, Jacky Owens, Al Audette, and Jack Bergin.
 In the chorus were Dora Rinaldi, Gloria Colucci, Dorothy Godin Evelyn Mulhall, Betty Kline, Pat ricia Benoit, Constance Beck, Mar guerite Ciarelli, Gloria Beck, Flea nor Delaney. Ruth Stollar. Betty Mulhall, Eleanor Walsh. Betty Ann Duchon and Gloria Benoit. Ronald Audette was the calendar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
.l3LOCAL PUPILS
 AT BOSTON U. NOW
Majority Participating in $l,l5O,OOO Campaign
 for New Building

Boston. Mass, April 30-Students enrolled this year at Boston univer- sity in all of the Il undergraduate colleges and graduate schools, are following, and in some cases partlcl- pating in, the univerSity's campaign for $l ,15O, 900 for a new home for the College of Business Administration Included in the registration of ap- proximately 14,000 men and women from every state in the union and 21 foreign countries are the follow ing local residentI,
 Waterbury:
 Shirley H. Alexander, 252 Cooke St., College of Business Administra- ton.
 Fred J. Carr, Jr., 50 Elmwood ave- nue, School of Law.
 James J. Crean, 4 Plaza avenue School of Law.
 Sophia E. Culhanc. 75 Euclid ave nue, College of Business Administra- ton.
 Frank P. DiStasia. 535 Congress avenue, School of Law.
 Irving D. Johnson, l7 Hillside avenue, School of Law.
 Rose A. Kingston, l49 Woodtick road, Sargent College of Physical Education.
 Peter c. Matoff, 21 Howard St., College of Liberal Arts.
 Howard Matzkin, 92 Savings St. ! School of Law 1 William J. Nolan, IT Waterville St.. College of Liberal Arts.
 Josephine A. Steinmann, R. NO. 5, Waterbury, Sargent College of Phys ical Education.
 Michael r. Wallace. 94 Laval St., School of Education, Conn. Valley division.
 Ruth Winikoff 267 Pine St., Col lege of Practical Arts and Letters.
 Thomaston:
 Evelyn R. Lindquist, Grove St., School of Education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
Hillies Battle Floods, Cops
 On "Vctorious" Ride To M Y
Champs Now Seeing Big Sights; Holy Name COm-
 mittee Speakers
Washington Hill

Flash! Stop the press Extral Hillies hit New York. Escape drown ing in flood. Arrested in Yonkers. No welcome greeting by Mayor La- Guardia. Now seeing the big sights of New York. A telegram from New York city with full details today in- dicated that the Raymond Hillies, pride Of Washington Hill and the City of Waterbury in Waterbury had less opposition winning the championship in the Community Park league than making an auto trip to New York. What excitement! A thrill 8 mile!
 At 12 noon today it was reported that New York city was weathering the shock nicely and that there would be no need of calling out the reserves, the national guards or the marines! Not since the big Ameri- can Legion convention has Broad way seen such Interested" sky-gaz- CTS as the Hillies! Some wise-crack- CTS were calling the boys Hill-Billies, but as Manager Jimmy Gladney ex- plaines, they were "misinformed".
 The boys will be home Sunday night. So mothers, put piece of cake away for "thc" boy. Have his little bed ready. He'll need both.
 Here's a red-hot telegram that blazed its way into the editorial room of the Democrat this a. m. The presses were stopped-well as matter of fact it was so early that they hadn't started, but that's no fault of the Hillies. You can pin everything on them!
 Despite floods and arrests the
 Reymond Hillies arrived safely at
 New York last night to begin
 three day outing as champions of
 the Washington Park Community
 House Basketball league. Numer-
 ous features including baseball
 games, a radio broadcast, guided
 tours and shows will be at the dis
 posal of the team before it re-
 turns Sunday. Seven members
 of the team left Waterbury by
 bus early in the morning. The
 driver of the bus was arrested for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

street, had obtained $402 as settle ment by Mrs. Margaret Miller, owner of the property cited.
 Mrs. Miller was brought into the case as a co-defendant by reason of the statute that the property owner, not the city, is liable for any sole proximate claims developing for defective sewers. The plaintiff had charged that she fractured 8 pelvic bone in a fall she alleged was caused by a defective edging on the sewer box, supposed to have been sunk below the sidewalk level.
 Assistant Corporation Counsel Timothy s. Sullivan, represented the city, assisted by Claims Attorney Vincent A. Scully, and Attorney Thomas F. McGrath represented Mrs. Miller. Miss Purcell was rep resented by Attorney Andrew Daw- son.
 Judge 1nglis found for both the city and Mrs. Miller and the city was relieved of any costs in the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
DOric Chapter

Doric chapter, Order of DeMo- lay, presented it's 18th annual mu- sical revue, "A Lad and His Lamp, before a crowd of more than 800 persons last night at Temple hall. The production was enthusiastically received by the audience.
 Dr. Franklin Warren, director of the show, also wrote the sketches and blackouts. Dancing was enjoyed after the perform ance, with music by Al JaruS and his orchestra.
 The cast included William North, Walter Forest, Oscar Nor- mand, Peter and Donald Davies, James MacBroom, Louis Wenzel, Wilbur Duxbury, Joseph Treat. Edgar Farnloff, Robert Lusette, Lynnette Bowen, Margaret Beers, Jack Lineberg, Irvine Upton, Douglas Way. Ted Adgate, Bob Miller, Boy Lusette, Nicholas Hu- debenko, Bill Carew, Henry Book, Ted Wilson, "Scotty" Corkindale. Doris Wilkenbach. Tom Carmi- chael and Mort Tracy.
 Ellis Davenport was chairman of the committee, assisted by Mort Tracy, Milt Greenblatt. Bob Mills, Dan Shattuck, Douglas Way. Don Davies, Louis Stanley and Wilbur Duxbury. Henry Book, Ted Ad gate and Tom Carmichael had charge of properties. Bob Mills and Charles Crandall were elec- tricians. Henry Book and Dan Shattuck were stage managers and Carl Drescher was in charge of makeup. John Porzenheim was chairman of the refreshments committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
YOUNG COP HOLD
 SOCIAL FUNCTION

The annual dinner-dance of tho New Hoven County league of Young Republican clubs was held without speeches, last night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, with Attor- ney Harry Krasow, president. pre- siding, and George T. Mitchell, head of the local club, leading the Wa terbury delegation.
 Among the Republican leaders of the state who were present were James Lowell. of Canton. president of the state league of Young Re- publican clubs. Mary Arrigoni, of Middletown, vice-president of the state league, Joseph Talbot of Nau- gatuck, former president of the county league. Sen. J. Kenneth Bradley of Westport, founder and first president of the state league George Benedict of Winsted, presi- dent of the Litchf1eld county league, J. Warren Upson of Water bury, Republican town chairman and former president of the local club, and Robert Gilbert, secretary of the Fairfield county league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
NOTRE DAME TO
 PRESENT PLAYS
83 Students Will Particle pate in Two One=ACt
 Performances

Etghty-three students will partic- ipate in the two one act plays which will be presented by the Notre Dame Academy on Monday evening. A matinee performance for children is also scheduled for this afternoon at 2:3O. o'clock. The plays will be When Dreams Come True" and "Only a Rose"
 The productions are under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Ro- maine. Yvonne Sherwell and Mary Vaughn will give the prologue.
 Children cast in When Dreams Come True" play of realism and imagination in one act, are as fol- lows:
 In order of speaking Ellen Moore, Joan Thorpe; Ethel Moore, Martha Bowes; Billy Moore, David Herbst; Carol More, Mary Dor othy Dunn; Anna Moore, Claire La vigne; Kathleen Moore, Agnes Ann Buckley. Characters ill imagina- tion Goodwill fairies, Louise Finn, Yvonne Sherwell, Jeanne Buckley, Roma Gagner, Eugenia Farrell, Lois Stone, Elizabeth Sul- livan: Elfin Messengers, Carlotta Sherwell, Carol Chesson; Mother Nature, Lucille Mancini; Peter Crow, Dolores Villano: Brownie, Antoinette Fardelli; Elfin leaves, Yolando Crosse, Ann Pollard, Bar bara Borg. Laura Lou Herbst. Dolores Johnson. Marilyn Keefe, Winifred Weir; Wood nymphs, Lu- cille Begg, Joan Tracy, Deirdre O'Brien, Barbara Walsh, Sarah El- len Hayes, Ann Dinova; Autumn, Patricia Myers; Jack Frost. Marie Gallagher; Spring, Barbara St. Armand; March. Ann Clark; April, Mary Vaughn; May, Mary Patricia O'Brien; Summer, Betty Cassidy; June, Edwina Lynch; July. Julian ma Carroll; August, Teresa Dor wall; Herald, Margaret Olson; Ro- sy-cheeked apples, Joan Scully, Shirley Daily; Golden pumpkin, Thomas Cassidy; Nuts, Betty Gal win; Raisins, Thomas Bergin; Car rots, Irene Carroll; Red cranber- ", Gloria Gervais; King of the feast, Claire Massicotte; his chef, Jane Nardelli Miss Corn Tassel, Mary Ellen Hinchey; Miss Grape, Mary McNellis; Miss Mince Pie, Eleanor DiBlasi; Miss Celery, Mar ion Muckle.
 The cast of "Only a Rose, a romantic comedy in one act, fol- lows: Tata, Martha Finn; The Chancellor, Lucille Veilleux; Prince of Somewhere, Shirley Kenny; Jus- tin, Elvira Angelucci; King of Vi- talia, Anita Champagne; Fixit, Eileen Mayer; Queen of Vitalia, Jane ODonnell; Lady Simper, Bet ty Mosher; Lady Dasher, Lorraine Ney; Dowager Queen. Jane Bes- ton: Duchess of Bloom, Betty Jane Willard; Countess of Gush, Ora Veillette; Prince Alexander, Laura St. Armand; Quickabout, Mary Siebert; Princess Flower. Florence Jenks; Princess Royal, Medelise Dzinsky: Lady Fair Alvira La- vine; Lady Hope, Jean McE,voy: Lady Loveall, Jeanne Cassidy; Lady Hurry. Ann Bradley; Prince Hither, Margaret Mary McGrath; Prince Puffo. Anne Golden; The Court Page, Rosemary Donahue; Lady Knowall, Kathleen Hutchin- son; Lady Pokeabout. Catherine Dcegan; Lady Talket, Polly Walsh; Lady Goround. Noella Fournier; Count Bright. Patricia Tobin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

completing their regular assign ments today. On Monday there VIII take office new deputy chief, new drillmaster, six new captains and seven lieutenants. In addition, 27 men will go on the force Mon- day as privates.
 Undermanned
 Undermanned for years through retirements, deaths and disabling in- juries, the department next week resumes full strength. Monday will see the end of the necessary prac- tice of having privates serve as acting officers in companies which had no actual officers.
 The new fire department privates were to report today to Chief Cava- naugh for final instructions. An- nouncement of their assignments was made yesterday and they will go on duty at their new post Mon- day, some beginning at a. m., others at 5:45 a. m. For several months, the new men will have several days of training in lire fighting each week. The IralIlHlS course will be conducted at thelr own stations and at Engine 2, East Main and Orange streets, Captain Joseph Kelley, who takes over as drillmaster Monday, will be ln charge of their training.
 Captain Martin J. Campion, af- ter years as acting deputy chief. becomes officially deputy chief on Monday.
 On Retired List
 The men going into retirement today are as follows: Captain Frank Ryan, Captain Edward Maloney, Lieutenant John Quinn, Lieutenant Frank Finn, Lieutenant John Crane. Lieutenant Walter Johnson, Private Patrick Cowper and Charles K. Ahearn, superintendent of fire alarms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

Waterville, April 30-The Chil- dren of Mary society of St. Mi chaels church will give tea and fashion talk Sunday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock in the parish hall. which will be open to the public.
 The various committees which will be in charge, include, Rita Sullivan, chairman of the refresh ment committee, assisted by Fran cis Gunterman; Bernice Ryan chairman of the entertainment committee and Mary Goggin, chairman of the ticket committee.
 The fashion talk will be given by Margaret Bowling, style expert of Waterbury, after which short en- tertainment will be presented, con- sisting of dancing by Ruth Martin two piano numbers by Frances Finn and songs by John Grappone oi Waterbury.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary, held special meeting last night at Fraternity hall to Uake final plans for the Silk Sock Social Thursday evening May 5th in the gymnasium o1 Sprague school.
 Mrs. Mary Doyle Camp, superin- tendent of the city welfare depart ment, gave talk on welfare work Mrs. Ralph Richardson of Shef- field street was hostess yesterday afternoon, for members of hei pinochlc club. A luncheon was served and the afternoon devoted tc cards. The prize winners were Mrs Alfred Farnlof, first and Mrs. Will liam Hornbecker, second. Those present were: Mrs. Edwin Wight man, Mrs. William Westwood, Mrs Ralph Richardson. Mrs. Lester Niven, Mrs. Benjamin Johnson Mrs. Alfred Farnlof, Mrs. William Hornbecker and Miss Dorothy Richardson.
 The church services tomorrow will be as follows:
 St. MlcnacFS
 Masses tomorrow morning will bt at 8 a. m. and 10:15 a. m. Rev Francis Higgins, officiating. Gospel Hall Morning service will be held al l0:30 o'clock. Sunday school at l. o'clock noon and evening gospe service at 7:30 o'clock.
 Waterville Union Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis ter. Sunday school will be conducted ] at II a. m. and evening service a 7:30 o'clock. when the text of thu sermon will be. "Christ's Secone Appearance to Ills Disciples afteI the Resurrection" A communion service will also be held at thi. time.
 St. Paul's Episcopal
 Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams. rec. tor. Church school at 9:45 a. m. Holy Communion and sermon at Il o'clock and Young Peoples Fellow. ship Society meeting at 7:30 p. m Rev. Alison J. Smith. pastor. Int
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
Avigliance

A program of entertainment was enjoyed at a meeting of the Aviglianese Society Auxiliary held at Moose hall last evening. Jo- sephine Sabia, Lillian Vcntrella and Rudolph MaIanga were solo, ists during the evening. Dance routines were executed by There sa Riccuto and the Mecca broth CTS rendered accordion selections.
 The committee in charge con- sisted of Mrs. Molly Ciprians, chairman; Mrs. Gertrude Mecca, cO-chairman; Mary Maselli, Vii vian Rosa, Mary D. Mecca, Molly and Rena Lucia, Louise Clermon- te, Angeline Verrastro, Vita Pian- centina, Mary, Florence and Car mela LORussO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
MASKED MARVEL
 WHISTLES AT Y

The annual entertainment and dance of the employees of the Shoe Hardware Company was held last evening at the Y. M. 0. A. About four hundred guests were in attend ance.
 An exhibition was given during the evening by George Gelgauda's s Swimming club at the Y pool. Other events on the program was wrest- ling bout between Winifred (Little Wolf) Marucci and the Masked Marvel and exhibitions by the "" fencing team, the Central " hand- balancing trio and the Al Schwen- terley's Watertown Civic Union gym team.
 Dancing was enjoyed following the entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

speeding III YOnKerS put the leaHl members continued unhindered. They were William Harnick, Ray Bates, Thomas Lacilla, Joseph Pomponio, Frank Darlington, Fred Sullivan and Ike Block. Automo- piles were utilized by the remain ing members of the party for the trip and it was an eventful one. Manager James Gladney, James Red" Quilter, James Fitzpatrick and Joseph Donahue rode in car operated by Michael Ciriero. Rain pelted down on their car, a big touring sedan, as they left the Community house. Before pro- ceeding far the boys learned to their sorrow that the roof leaked but genial Bill Gaughan supplied two umbrellas which were opened beneath the leaking roof. To add to the boys troubles, water got into the gas tank and the car stalled in the center of Union City. They were a queer sight as they sat nonchalantly in the car with umbrellas opened waiting for a push. They finally got started again, however and the remainder of the trip was almost uneventful. MT. Gaughan, Frank McGrath, Frank Sturges and William F.. Kelly rode in the other car. Peter Pomponio, John Martin and Nick Lorusso are slated to arrive Sat- day. Saturdays plans for the team include a guided tour through Rockefeller Institute, Radio City, a baseball game, the Paradise res- taurant and the Lucky Strike pro- gram. .-
 JOE DONAHUE.
 Hotel Plymouth.
 Holy Name Speakers
 Attorney William J. Mulligar past state deputy and present stat master of the Fourth Degre Knights of Columbus for Connect cut, will address the members o St. Francis Holy Name society ol the occasion of their Mothers Da, communion breakfast next Sunday Father Wilson of New Havel another outstanding speaker, vii also participate in the elaborat program now being arranged b President Edward Goggins and hi committee.
 The attendance at the comin communion services and breakfas in view of the prominence of tn speakers and the committees ex ceptional good fortune in obtainin them, is expected to be the larges in the history of the society.
 Communion Breakfast
 Rev. Joseph Kirkbride. Directc of The Seminary at Ferndale wi address the first communion break fast of the Sodality of the Childre of Mary, at the Copper Kettle to morrow morning. Miss Betty Sull1 van, president of the sodality. wi preside, and Miss Margaret l. Di lon, chairman of the arrangement committee will be toastmaster.
 More than 100 members an friends of the sodality have mad arrangements to attend. The grou will receive communion at the 7:S o'clock mass in St. Francis Xavier church, and then adjourn to th Copper Kettle for breakfast.
 The complete committee. otht than the officers, includes Gather inc Rice, Mary Shea, Mary Can pion, Rosemary Johnston, Ann O'Neill, Helen Ferriter. Rita Churc and Marie Kilbride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
DESK OFFICERS
 AWAIT CHANGES

Desk officers at police headquar- ters make their bi-monthly changes tomorrow.
 Sergt. Joseph Bagley will be on duty from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m., and Lieut.. John Dunphy from p. m. to midnight. Capt. Flaherty, now on sick leave and slated for retirement May l5, is listed for duty from mid night to 8 a. m. Another officer will be substituted for him.
 Street officers will change pla- toons, with the exception of those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
CARLSRUD WINNER

First in popular voting on the ex- hibition of portraits by Waterbury artists yesterday at the Mattatuck Historical society's building, was Norway, a painting by Conrad Carlsrud. Lisle Trimp and George Marinko were tied for second place and William Leggetts Afternoon Prayer" placed third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
President

President
 committee for the convention are Joseph Carolan, president of the county organization of the Young Democrats, and Nicholas zappone, local treasurer, prominent in several Italian societies here. James Hogan, of Watertown, is on the publicity comimttee, of which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
Treasurer

Treasurer
 Named to various committees for the state convention of Young Democratic Clubs of Connecticut, Inc, to be held May 6-7 at Hotel Taft, New Haven, are a number of prominent Young Democrats from Waterbury.
 Among those on the housing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
FrdternQL Neus
Euclid Lodge

The Cable Tow Association of the Euclid Lodge of Masons held a get together dinner last evening at Masonic temple. Moving pie lures were shown by Robert S. Walker. The films included the Dartmouth Ice Carnival and views throughout the state. Ed win Dalton presided at the meet ing.
 Rev. Arthur F. Lewis spoke on Masonry in the Outside World" !" Music was furnished during din- ner by Bud Fisher and his ma- rimba band. Dinner was served by the Order of Amaranth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
City Of Waterbury
 Victor In Lawsuit
Juc Ze IngIis Rules for Defendant in Long Pending
 Action Over Fall; Plaintiff Sought $lG,OOO

Waterbury resulted in judgment for the city in the of Mary Purcell versus the City and Mrs Margaret Miller
 of judge Ernest A. Ingls The plaintiff, who claimed injuries from fall October 26, 1884, due to aegedy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
Captain

Fircmen of the Town Plot engine house paid tribute to their retiring commanding officer. Capt. Edward MalOney, at roll call today. The men presented Captain Maloney with a com plete fishing outfit.
 Captain Maloney is one of eight firemen who retire today from active duty. Taking part in the presentation were Lieut.. Hagh Cunningham and Privates Michael Lawlor, James Com merford, Edward GrOcdy. John Harrington, Daniel Kinnane, Percy Hartung, Morris Shea and Bart Buckley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
Fire Force Brought
 Up To Requirements
Apparatus FuIly-Manned for First Time in Years;
 Departmental Changes Effective Monday Morning

For the first time in years, every engine and truck company in the Waterbury Fire Department will have an officer in command beginning Monday Changes announced yesterday by Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh result Of shake-up ordered by the Board of Fire Commissioners several weeks ago become effective Monday Eight mem- bers the Fire Department will into retirement after