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Evening star., 1938-07-31
DEATH SENTENCE
FOR MOSQUITOES

ILLINOIS has just been carrying
Goals to Newcastle by giving New
Jersey tip on fighting mosquitoes.
In Oak Park. near Chicago. they held
an elimination contest among mos
quito-larvae destroyers. One by one
various fish of repute in that field
dropped out. The predaceous diving
beetle and that nnocent-seeming plant,
the bladderwort, met in the finals.
Going at l 800 larvae in bowl, the
beetle cleaned up all but ten. But the
bladderwort with the same set-uka Yet
only three escape Then they put the
beetle and bladderwort together and
the plant devoured the bug. So J. L.
Clarke. sanitary engineer of Oak Park.
told the New Jersey Mosquito Control
Association about it and advised them
to cover the states 1896. 600 acres OF
swamp and salt marshes with bladder
worts. They don't need planting. You
just launch them.
This rootless floating herb IS a land
scape asset as we'll. In summer< its
bloom turns the water surface to cloth
of gold. But its business end consists
of bladderlike traps at the tips OF its
floating leaves which do duty as roots.
A mucilaginous lining attracts all
edible water bugs through a one-way
door.
OF the 1,5OO varieties of mosquitoes
infesting the globe from pole to pole.
the Jersey skeeter is included among
those suffering most notoriety. 1t
sprang into world fame over 800 years
ago when Max Schalish sent a report
about it to Europe in 1927. But Jersey.
in the last generation, has spent over
$6,OOO,OOO draining or amounting her
swamps and marshes and has pretty
we'll lived it down. Actually this blot
on the escutcheon of one of the ma
tons most beautiful states never was
fair in its exclusiveness. Its NOTORIOUS
mosquitoes are mainly limited to a
narrow strip of marshland along its
northeastern border New York City
happens to lie across this line in the
path of the prevailing wind. Hence the
ballyhoo. -CARReI SAITH
Evening star., 1938-07-31

MISS NolAN's sEcRET-and she's
happy to make it yours is this ..
Wash your stockings every night,
after every wearing, in gentle suds
of pure Ivory Flakes" Ivory's gen
tie purity keeps stockings going
strong helps protect their give"
and keen their colors clear.
Evening star., 1938-07-31
STRANGER THAN MAN

+ OR seven years the New York Offices
of large steamship company were
frightened with the CHEEKY notes Of
Dickie, a canary. He died recently and
was buried at sea with nautical honors,
a cigar box being used as coffin.
IHE sapo, a native of California, IS
known as the singing fish because of
the curious humming noise made by.
Its air bladder.
Carl kUlBeRG
Evening star., 1938-07-31

SEE Jersey lightning fash during a
thunderstorm?
Jersey lightning is atblejock made in
NeW Jersey.
Hum penguins at the North Pole?
No. The penguin is found only in the
antarctic region.
Drink bishop?
Yes. A hot drink made out Of Wine,
sugar, oranges and other ingredients IS
called bishop.
Evening star., 1938-07-31

hITTlwAKEs, powerful gulls, travel in
pairs. Apparently admiring each
other, they sit face to face. They sleep
peacefully on ocean rollers, and are
said to be able to accompany liners
across the Atlantic.
IMPERIAL AIRwAYS are now carrying
a new type of passenger - crayfish -
to Africa as flying doctors. They are
released in streams to feed on dysen-
tery-propagating snails.
Evening star., 1938-07-31
CAN YOU U...7

MAKE Christmas plum pudding with
Munster plums?
Munster biunis are potatoes.
SEE the woolly bear in the ZOO?
A ,oooiiy beor is the caterpillar Of the
tiee1-n,0th
CLIP wool from Scythian lamb?
Scythios lamb is the root Of an As'of'c
plant ,Uhich has resemblance TO ia'nb
when trimmed
DAVID SAUlMAk
Evening star., 1938-07-31

HOURS OF DANCING A OAY!. ..
10 pAYsI. ITO MMes. That's the
amazing long-wear record rolled up
by Miss Frances Nolan-from
Is. Just one pair of lovely sheer
looking stockings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
BEEN" BRADY
Friends Mourn Death of Former Deputy Sheriff, World War Veteran-Out Easter Observes Many Old-Time Friends Present at Last Obseouies

tered his body, and nothing, ap- parently, could be found to check their advance.
 Ben Brady was widely known by the young man about town" a few years before the war broke out. His contacts were such he made friends by the hundreds, true and loyal friendship that al- ways made him feel proud of his Waterbury connections. And these fellows such as Bill Corbett, Mau- rice Walsh, Dr. John w. Fruin, Tom Kelly and others were with him in spirit at least in the long days of his hospital confinement. Ben heard from them often, and in a most appreciative way, prov ing conclusively that we have some people of understanding, even In these days of bitterness and strife, as recognized by the general procedure of life.
 We saw them in church, and we saw them at the cemetery; their sincerity stood out as we watched their facial expressions during the church and burial services. One has to be well liked for people to give up time to attend funeral services these days. And the pres ence of so many at Ben's funeral was indicative of his extreme pop- ularity.
 Among those we observed was the well known Col. James Geddes Of New Haven, for years resi- dent of Waterbury, postmaster here once and later county sheriff. Ben served on the staff of Jim's deputy Sherrifs. The old Water bury spirit still holds with the good looking former colonel of the historical Second Regiment, for he seldom misses the last rites of friends he met in his long years of residence here.
 Old Scovill street families were represented out of respect and friendship for Mrs. Brady, whose parents lived there for so many years. This was another indication there are some living who still re- tain the neighborly feeling that went with life in Waterbury in the days of yesterday.
 Ben Brady has gone to his place
 of rest,
 He deserves the best.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
1920

Suits representing claims as high at $l5,000 were filed today in local courts. A variety of allegations are made, including fatal injury, ncgli- gence and nuisance.
 Damages of $l5,000 are sought in the action of Ernest E. Welton, as administrator of the estate of Charles A. Welton, against Warren E. Crockett of Clintonville. Charles A. Welton was killed Nov. IT, 1887, when struck by an automobile. op- erated by the defendant on the Cheshire road, at 615 p. m. The plaintiff claims the accident was due to the defendants negligent manner of operation. The suit is filed in superior court.
 Fatal Accident Another $l5,000 suit is that filed in the court of commcn pleas by Odilon Linteau, administrator of the estate of Mrs. Bertha Linteau, against John Manthey and Frank Korn of Cheshire. Mrs. Linteau died as result of an automobile accident on the Meriden road, involving cars operated b ythe plaintiff and Korn. The latter was operating a truck owned by Manthey. The accident oc- cured the morning of November 28, 1937 and Mrs. Linteau died Decem- Der l, 1937
 Superior court action against the Scovill Mfg. Co, for 5000 is filed by Mary Scozzafava of East Main street. The plaintiff claims her prop erty has been damaged by drain age from an adjoining plot, owned by the defendant, and used as a gasoline station and parking lot By agreement, pipes have been laid to remedy the condition, but the plain tiff seeks recovery for damages to the property before the repairs were made.
 Nicola Albino names Joseph Ler2 defendant in common pleas court suit for $500. No specific allegations are made.
 Damages of $3000 are sought ir a suit against the city by Heller Daugerdas, filed in the court of con- mon pleas. It Is claimed by the plaintiff, monor, that she was in- jured by a fall on defective side walk at 1876 North Main street March IS, 1937
 Fell Into Cellar
 Matteo Gigante. operator of a chicken store at 6l Brook street, and crane operator at the American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
SANDRA MARTIN
 MAKES THREATS

Hollywood, Calf, April 27.-CUP) --Sandra Martin, Simonc Simon's former secretary, said today she knew where she could get a phono- graph record of events at Holly wood party which would blow the lid off" the movie colony.
 Mrs. Martin is in jail charged with taking $23,000 from the bank account of the French movie star. In denial of the charges, Mrs. Martin threatened to call in the press and tell plenty" Her press party. held in the county jail, was a brief one.
 T know the whereabouts of q photographic record which was made of Hollywood party" she said. There were famous movie peo- pie there. They didn't know that the record was being made. The record took in their conversation. It was interesting very"
 Mrs. Martin went no further, on the advice of her lawyer, and the press conference ended The 3l-ycar- old secretary went back 10 her cell to await preliminary hearing on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
ROADSIDE WATER
 CAUSES TROUBLE
Public Cautioned Against Drinking Unsafe Sup-
 plies on Trips

AS spring presents the alluring opportunity for the Sunday after noon automobile tour of the state and for other outdoor excursions, don't take chance on spelling that pleasure by drinking water from a roadside well or spring unless 1t has been definitely marked as safe by health authorities, Connecticut's public water supply homogeneous warned today. There are very few sources of water along the highways which are safe, 1t was added.
 Since close to 90 per cent of Con- necticuts population. is served with water which has been carefully su- pervised and protected against all forms of contamination by the pub lie systems, nine out of every ten people in the state are accustomed to drinking water without giving a thought as to whether or not 1t Is pure. Its purity is taken for granted 1 but the habit should not be carreid into the outdoors and applied to any water that may look clean and tempting, the arrangements warn.
 Water taken from well or spring is more apt to be pure than that taken from running stream even ] though the stream may be spark ling clear in appearance. There may be sources of contamination far up the stream which are feed- 1 ing disease-carrying germs into the stream. There is no assurance of the purity of water in well or spring, however, unless 1t has been examined and bacteriologically test cd by competent authorities. Wells and springs are frequently found on the down grade from sources of pollution, and the downward drain age may carry disease germs into the well. The germs of typhoid fever may exist where the polluting is human wastes.
 Wells and springs should be To- cated at least 50 and preferably 100 feet from any such source, and they should be provided with water with tight curbing to prevent waste water from flowing back into them and with tight covers to insure protec- ton against dust and flies. Water from an open well or spring cannot safely be trusted, nor can water be safely chanced which is taken from the well in bucket which Is handled by all who use the well. No well or spring will be found labeled as safe unless all necessary protec- tion is given 1t, and few of these will be found in places accessible from the highways.
 The best way to protect ones self when going on motor trip or on a picnic is to carry a supply of water taken from the faucet at home and carried in Q thermos bottle or sim liar receptacle, water supply man. agements advise. Then there will be no chances that the aftermath of a family outing will be sickness from WaJer-borne disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
AWARD APPROVED
 FOR LOSS OF EYE
Electric Company EmpIoye to Receive $4,368 for
 Injury

Compensa ton of $4,368 was paid today to George Sabo of 9 Nun son street by the Wichn Electric company, according to the terms of an agreement approved by Compen- sation Commissioner James M. Lynch. The payment is for an in- fury which resulted in Sabo's losing 100 per cent loss of sight of his right eye. He was injured during employ ment by the Wiehn company. Pay ments will be made at the rate of s21 for 208 weeks.
 Other agreements in which com pensation will be paid weekly dur ing the period of total disability were filed and approved as follows:
 Saram Kazanjian, Woodbury and Joseph LaChance, Woodbury, finger injuries, $l3l0 beginning April 5.
 Rudy's Restaurant, Torrington and Ernest Callahan, Torrington, back injury. $l750 beginning Feb. q
 Naugatuck Chemical company and Percy Fox, Naugatuck, leg injury, $13.46 beginning March g.
 Seymour Mfg. Co. and Joaquin Lopaz. Seymour, back injury. $12.68 beginning April 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
Wilby Graduates Plan
 Anniversary Program
Over 300 Former Students Attend Meeting to Re-
 organize AIumni-Banquet, Social Activities

anniversary of the school. Easing predictions on that attendance, the present committee expects at least 1000 to attend.
 First Class
 The first graduating class, that of 1918, is represented on the com- mittee by Mrs. John Austin Murphy of g Ambrose avenue. When she entered the auditorium last night she was greeted with applause. Mrs. Helen Boyce Leary represents the 1919 class.
 The other classes are represented as follows: 1920, Joseph MembrinN now a member of the Wilby faculty, 1921, George Hughes; 1922, Ray mond Crane; 1923, Matt Halloway.
 1924, Henry Minnicucci; 1925, Jo- seph Kushlis; 1926, Benjamin Zuck- CT; 1927, William Shea; 1928, Mar jorie Dockum and Carolyn Cozza; 1929, Cele Kaliss Cough; l930, Flora Pope, Naugatuck and Isabel Sar- gent; 1881, Francis Clark.
 1882, Robert Jackson; 1883, Mi chael Gannutz; 1884, Eleanor Banis Sugdinis; 1935, Helen Connell; 1886, Edna Murphy; 1897, William Kane and Helen Picoski
 Faculty to Assist
 Members of the faculty will also assist in the arrangements. The class of 1884, which arranged the re- organization meeting, will have 8 special meeting Monday night in Room 109 of the school to complete plans for their dinner dance, which will be held at Waverly Inn, Friday, May B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
BRITISH BONDS
 SAVED TODAY

London, April 27- OUPJ Inter vention by private interests halted q slump in government bonds today after heavy selling started in the market on general disapproval of he budget. An ensuing rally in the government liens aided all sections of the market. Transatlantic issues, particularly U. s. Steel, strength ened.
 Dealers damned the section pro- vided for trading in government bonds an anticipation of sharp break and then remained to witness what they called a battle of the gilt-edgeds.
 Seemingly resentful of the sharp drop which had occurred in govern ment bonds in early trade, private bloc entered the market and snap ped up offerings.
 War loans bonds rallied to 100 "a after having sold at 100 1-2, off 9-18 points and the Premier Old Sonsols recovered to "A l-2, down a full point net but 3-4 point above It's early low.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
LAD ARRESTED AFTER CHASE
Louis DiJOseph Faces Three Motor Vehicle
 Charges in Court

Arrested last night after a chase by state police, Louis DiJoseph, 17, of 78 Giles street, was given con- tinuance to Monday in city court today on charges of taking car without permission, driving a car with defective equipment and driv- ing a car without license.
 The arrest was made by State Troopers Samuel Rome and Ed- mund Flanagan of the Beacon Falls barracks. The officers noted that the tail light on the car operated by DiJoseph was not operating proper ly. They gave chase when he re- fused to halt at their signal, and captured him on side street off Wolcctt road.
 Leonard Santarsiero, 40, of 1894 Hill street, charged with passing a red light and refusing to show his drivers license, was given a nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
1884 '
Fatal Auto Accidents
 Recalled By Lawsuits
500, ,OOO Asked in Various Actions Filed Today in
 Local COurt-TwO Auto Tragedies Head List

Brass company, seeks $10,000 from the Connecticut Light and Power company in court of common pleas action. He was injured when he fell into the cellar of his chicken store, January 5, 1888, allcgedly be- cause of the acts of Howard Horn- becker and Robert Roppler, meter inspectors for the defendant com pany. It is claimed thaA the two inspectors entered thz building, opened the trap door and went to the cellar, failing to shut the trap door. Gigantc, who had been out side of the store, entered, and fell into the cellar, suffering serious and painful injuries.
 Pauline and Jennie Valentine of Bristol are plaintiffs in two common plea court actions against the Con- necticut company and Daniel Tel eSca. The former, a minor, seeks damages Of $5,000; and the latter, her mother, also seeks $5,000
 Cars Collide -
 Both were injured in an automo- bile accident near the Orange police station on the Milford turnpike, July 9, 1937, at 6:30 p. m. The claim is that the plaintiffs were riding with their father and husband, who was following the Connectciut company bus. The bus stopped suddenly without warning to discharge a pas senger and the Valentine car was forced to cut sharply to the left. and collided with the Telesca car. TeleSca is claimed to have been negligent in not keeping his car un- der control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
PAYROLL TAXES
 MUST BE PAID

Hartford, Conn, April 27--(UP). - State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone today reminded employers that all unemployment compensa- Jion insurance taxes on the first quarter payrolls must be paid by midnight, April 28.
 The tax amounts to 2.7 per cent of the earnings of approximately 45O,O0O workers throughout the state. Unless paid before the deadline, a penalty of three -fourths of one per cent for each delinquent month or part thereof will be imposed.
 The same deadline exists, Tone said, for the submission of records of workers eranings for the first quarter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
NEW LONDON TO
 GET DELINQUENTS

New London, Conn, April 27.-- (UP) --City Manager John w. Sheedy today recommended a com plete investigation into the tax de- partment 10 determine the number Of delinquents accounts on which no interest charges had been imposed.
 Ills proposal came after Mayor Joseph A. St. Germain requested that report of an auditing firm, recently submitted to the common council. be broken down to itcmize the number of delinqucnts and the amounts due or paid. It was report 1900 such accounts had been found and that the number eventually might reach 2,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27

Appropriate celebration of the 2Oth anniversary of the first gradu- ating class of Wilby high school was planned at 8 general meeting oi Wilby alumni last night in the school auditorium. More than 35C alumni, including member of the 1918 class, which was the original attended the meeting. Plans were also completed for the reorganiza- ton of the Wilby High School Alumni association.
 The celebration will be in the form of banquet to be held on the night following graduation ex- ercises for Wilby's class of 1888. Members of this class will also be invited to take part in the program.
 Temporary Chairman
 Martin Morrissey of the 1884 class was named temporary chairman of the alumni association at last nights meeting, which was an en- thusiastic gathering of Wilby graduates, including at least one member from every class-beginning with 1920 and including 1887. Gus Schoeck, who was one of the prin- cipalS in the original alumni asso- ciation, was named treasurer; and Eleanor Banis Sugdinis, secretary Joseph Donahue was named publ city director. Principal Joseph P. Kennedy is honorary chairman of the association committee.
 The committee. which comprises the temporary officers and mem Der of every graduating class, will meet again Friday night in Room 1O9 of the school. The meeting has been slated to begin promptly at 2 o'clock.
 Bylaws Read
 One of the highlights of the meet ing last night was the reading, by Gus Schoeck, of the constitution and bylaws of the original alumni association. It is expected that these bylaws will be accepted and placed in use by the reorganized association. A large number of the original association attended the meeting.
 The association Is being reor- BanlZed Wltn the anticipation tndI spirit of former days can be re- vived. Until 1t became dormant a few years ago, the Wilby High School Alumni association Spon- sored annual programs which were of interest not only to members, but also to students and outsiders. Some of their affairs are known to have attracted graduates residing in dis tant states just for the one event of reunion.
 According to plans discussed for the association last night, there will be no dues. More thorough dis ctBsion of procedure will be con- ducted at & future meeting, how ever.
 George Hughes, of the 1921 class, reported last night that more than 800 attended the banquet which was held in 1927, celebrating the 10th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
JAMES O'ROURKE
 SERIOUSLY ILL

Condition of James O'Rourke, Well-knoWn member of the Elks and member of family long prom inent in Waterbury, was described as "very critical" today by Dr. Daniel O. Savers. the attending physician. MT. O'Rourke is at his home, 8 Scovill street, and has been under an oxygen tent for the past two days.
 He suffered heart attack Mon- day morning at his home and his condition has been critical since that time, it is understood. He has suffered with heart attacks be- fore, according to the doctor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
BY THE OUT EASTER

Ben Brady's numerous friends didn't forget him even in death. He died late last week, and was buried Monday, after solemn high services in the church of the Immaculate Conception. attended by hundreds of friends of Ben himself, and relatives and friends Of Mrs. Brady.
 Ben Brady wasn't a Waterbury boy; he was born in Ansonia. Coming here as a young fellow, some 25 years ago, he began to make friends and held them right up to the end. He seemed to have a way about him that won your esteem right at the very outset. It was this way up to the beginning of the World War, or rather when the United States became par ticipant. Ben was eligible for the front, and like so many others. of he went to Camp Devens with such well known young men as Fred Chesson, Frank Cassin, Tom Fleming, Jim Mulvillc, Ed Cass, Dan BoWes, the late Charley Ber- gin and other sons of well known and highly respected Waterbury families. In time they all became part of the well known 304th h. fantry. To the other side, they went, a young and gallant lot of American soldiers. Some re- turned, and others didn't. Ben was among those who returned to his former haunts; but he wasn't the Ben of former days. Christ. the Bible tells us, suffered and died for all mankind: Ben Brady, suf- fered and died for his country. There is no doubt of that, friends who learned of his ailments and who followed him these past sev- eral years knew of his sufferings; first In Newington, and then to the Bronx Veteran Hospital, both institutions noted for their high standing in the surgical world. Everything possible was done for his relief, but all without avail. Reading the Waterbury papers on the part of Mrs. Brady, constantly at his bedside. was his big comfort for the past few years. He realized long ago there was no hope for him. The ravagcs of war had en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
NEW ARCHBISHOP
 IS INSTALLED

Newark, N J., April 27.-(UP) .-- The Most Rev. Thomas J. Walsh was installed today as archbishop 2i Newark in services at the Cathe- dral of the Sacred Heart.
 The pallium symbol Of his par ticipation in the power of the Pope. was conferred on Archbishop Walsh by the Most Rev. Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, apostolic delegate to the United States.
 The ceremony was witnessed by two abbots, 20 bishops and five arch bishops and many priests, nuns and monsignori. The Pope recently created the state of New Jersey an ecclesiastical province.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-27
MOmantOw Council

Mrs. Julia Brandon, Great POcahontas, will be hon0red at a reception to he given in the future by MomantOw council, Degree of POcahontas. Arrangements for the affair were made last evening. Mrs. Hattie Thomas was named chairman of the supper committee and her assistants are Mrs. Mar garet Emery. Mrs. Hattie Zedlitz, and Mrs. Marion Alderman. The entertainment committee consists of Gertrude McKegg, Mrs. Au- gusta Esplin and Miss Gertrude M. Wells.