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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Funeral Processions
 Can't Be MoIested

New York, Aug. 6L(UP)-Strik- CTS picketing Woodlawn cemetery were advised today by their union chairman, Frederick c. Ramstedt, not to molest funeral processions or burialS.
 The United Cemetery Workers of America (CIO) announced that 265 of the 300 cemetery employees had joined the strike to protest against layoffs.
 The cemetery is the largest in the city. Tickets were at all gates. The management said enough men were still at work to dig the graves needed.
 J. c. Plum, superintendent, said that the management's contract with the union permitted 1t to re- duce the number of employees.
 Ramstedt said that the cemete- rvs business had not suffered from any depression. He said that 4l workers were laid off in July and 19 so far this month, and that the purpose was to disrupt the union. 7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
DRUM CORPS ON
 OUTING PROGRAM
St. Stanislaus Unit to En- certain Members of Holy
 Name Society

The outing committee of the Holy Name society of St. Stanislaus church is working very hard trying to plan a program for the picnic at Quassapaug tomorrow that will make a hit with young and old The feature of the afternoon will be a concert by the St. Stanislaus Fife and Drum corps, equipped with new jackets, and chromium- engraved flies, furnished by T. D. O'Connor of Naugatuck, their in- structor. The concert will last from 2:30 to 5 o'clock.
 The boys of the corps will then be taken in cars to station VERY, where they will broadcast on the Doc Dynia program at 6:30, and then will return to Lake Quassa- paug with Dynia's orchestra. This band will play for dancing in the pavilion until late in the evening.
 One week from today, on Aug. 13, the drum corps will journey by bus to East Hartford, to attend the 53rd annual parade and field day of the Connecticut Pliers and Drummers association, and will compete for the prizes. More than 100 corps from all over the state are expected to attend this field day. The parade will start at 11:3O a. m. with competitions held im- mediately after the parade. The bus will leave the St. StanislauS church at g a. m. sharp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
65 Auto Accidents Recorded Here During Month of u
Veteran Gobs Making Local Youths
 Navy Conscious By Little 'Closeups'
Recruiting Officer, Assist ant Describes U. s. Big
 War Dogs Airbirds

The following information was contributed to The Democrat by Chief Electricians Mate J. w. Me- Gibbon, recruiting officer at the lo- cal navy station. It constitutes the second in a series of brief ar- ticles, composed of interesting and little-known facts about the naval service. Any persons who are inter- ested in finding more about any aspect of the navy are urged to see MT. McGibbon or Michael Swata at the local navy recruiting station in the post office.
 Chief McGibbon recently gave a series of talks at the central Y. M. c. A. illustrated with motion pie lures of the navy. These travelogues proved one of the most success fea- lures given at the YMCA this year. Both McGibbon and Swata have contributed information about the navy for publication in The Demo- crat.
 FLYING BLUEJACKETS"
 Attached to the U. s. s. Lexing- ton, and aircraft carrier of the U. s. Fleet, is an aircraft squadron unique in its organization in that it is largely manned by enlisted pilots. Organized as an experimnet in 1926, it has earned for itself a permanent place in the Aeronautical Organiza- ton second to none. Sponsored by one of two original fighting plane squadrons 1t was commissioned as Fighting Squadron Two, taking over not only the name but the original equipment of the original VF-2. Trained by older fighting plane pi- lots it gradually acquired a reputa- tion and traditions of its own, final ly emerging as a battle- based squad- ron whose mission became the pro- lection of the Observing Wing. Its equipment was unusual in that 1t consisted of seaplanes capable of operating at attitudes far in excess of those available to other fighting squadrons. During this period its personnel consisted of three officers as section leaders and about nine enlisted pilots.
 by 19Z6 lC naQ so demonstrated It's usefulness that 1t was expanded in- to standard size squadron of six officers and twelve enlisted pilots. Brand new F3B's, the latest type of fighting plane, were assigned to it and it was attached to the U. s. s. Langley, another aircraft carrier, as a carrier-based squadron. Alfays up near the leaders in gunnery and tactics it became one of the out standing squadrons of the Navy Later growth of the Air Force caused it to be transferred to the U. s. s. Lexington where it is now based.
 Equipped with the latest single seaters and manned by carefully se- lected personnel it is the goal of all enlisted pilots. Proud is the officer or man who is selected to go tc VF-2 The Chief Petty Officer badge which adorns It's planes as an insig- mia has become to be highly re- spected coat-of-arms and each new conner is impressed with the respon- sibility that is his in carrying 1t on his plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Congressman J. Joseph Smith will head the list of prominent guests at the annual outing of the Waterbury Chapter, Disabled American Veterans, at Lakewood tomorrow. Representatives of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Yankee Division and other cx-servicemen's units will be in attendance. State of- fflcers. of the. organization. will share the speaking honors with Congressman Smith. Senior Vice. Commander Michael DeZinno is chairman of the committee of arr engagements.
 The DAY. auxiliary Is assisting in arrangements. Its committee includes Anna Schell, chairman; Commander Mary Barry, past Commander Isabelle Mart0ne, Rose Mulligan, Carrie Clancy. Loretta Callahan, Germaine Di Zinno, Mary Covanello, Laura Dutton, Madeline O'Neil, and Mae Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
BOOKKEEPING FOR :.
 BEAUTY GROWN
Pleasure Beach Scene To- morrow Night of Corona.
 ton of '38 Title Winners

The finale in the Official Atlantic City Bathing Beauty contest will be held at the Pleasure Beach ballroom tomorrow night. Twelve girls select ed from previous eliminations will be paraded before the judges com posed of artists, models, photogra- phers, a doctor. and professionals and they will make the final selec- ton of Miss Bridgeport 1888" anc Miss Pleasure Boach 1938". The winners will be presented with their loving cups and title sashes by Frances Greene, Miss Connecticut of 1887. They then will compete al Roton Point for the title of Miss Connecticut of 1938" Cash awards and complete wardrobes will be giv- en to the two victorious young la- dies by the management. Frank Daley and his Meadowbrook or chestra, featuring Barbara Bush and Howard Dulaney, will be the dance attraction. Daley has been favor- ite of the airways for a number of years and his style, known as Stop and Go music. is enjoyed by liSten- CTS as well as the jitterbugs. To- night, another Lindy Hop contest will be held with Ronney Rommel and his orchestra being featured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
No F atalities In
 Official List Of Police Department
B Fewer Accidents Last Month Than in July, x 1937; Sentiment for Law Enforcement

A reduction of 2B per cent in local motor vehicle accidents as compared with the same month in 1897 was recorded here in July, the police de- partment reported today. There were 65 accidents here last month, as compared with a total of 87 in July of last year.
 Waterbury was without a single automobile fatality last month. The city was likewise free of auto deaths in July of last year.
 Only three accidents injuring oc- cupants of automobiles were listed here last month. Two of these were hurt in collisions between two cars, and one when a car collided with a fixed object.
 IA Pedestrians
 Of the 65 local accidents, there were 14 in which pedestrians were involved. Pedestrians were involved in 14 of the IS accidents in which there were personal injuries.
 In addition to the IA auto-pedes- trian collisions, there were AZ col- 1isions between automobiles, one col- lision between an auto and 8 bicy- cle, four accidents involving motor vehicle and a fixed object and four listed as non-collision accidents.
 During the first seven months of this year there have been 488 acci- dents, a reduction of 175 accidents from the total of 663 for the same period of 1887. This is a drop of 26 per cent.
 Police Superintendent William J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Roach today issued the following safety statement:
 Effective enforcement of traffic regulations is necessary to secure the benefits of traffic engineering plans and public education cam- paigns. The great majority of driv- CTS and pedestrians will obey req sonable laws and restrictions, and the remainder must be forced to do so, for the safety of the public. 4 change from good to poor enforce ment will soon break down the en- tire scheme of traffic administra- tion, sacrificing all the benefits de- rived from previous efforts. First, the wilful violate laws with impun- ity. Then, the negligent and indif- ferent. Finally all the drivers and pedestrians conclude the traffic laws are of no consequence, and everyone can go as he pleases." Public Sentiment
 Good enforcement on the other hand, builds up strong public sentiment for safe and sane driving. The wilful are brought to book. Those with @ marginal interest are kept in line. Soon, it becomes "the thing" to drive carefully and traffic goes far to regulate itself-adding immensely to the comfort as well as to the safety of every driver Good enforcement makes it clear that driving is full-time job, not to be carelessly sighted in traffic. It gives no credit to such court ex- plantations as: T was thinking of something else when passed that red light" It fails to sympathize with the driver who planned a bus mess interview or social engagement as he speeds along to a collision. It insists the accident itself is proof enough of the danger of the viola tion."
 Accident investigation is a very effective means for preventing fu- ture accidents. Measurements o1 skid marks, photographs of damage the statements of witnesses, all taken at the scene of the accidents help to pin the guilt where it prop erly belongs. Directing enforcement at the places where accidents are most common, and at the offenses most commonly involved, is called "selective enforcement" It makes the greatest use of the available officers and court facilities, by di- recting their efforts at the worst conditions, first"
 Tt is through this method o1 working that the Accident Proven. tion Bureau and Accident Investi. gating Squad has brought about such a substantial reduction in the accident rate in our city. The dowr ward trend of accidents throughout the first seven months of this veal gives proof to the citizens of Wa terbury that the police are doing their utmost to protect the lives ane property of the people of the com munity."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Click Member or Committee
 For Corrigan

A former Waterburian, David c. Click, was a member of the official committee which Thurs
 day and yesterday gave New York's gala welcome to Douglas (Wrong Way Corrigan. MT. Click was associated with
 the Waterbury Tool Co. here,
 and left this city some months ago. He was a member of the welcoming committee in his capacity as president of the Greater New York Chapter, National Aer0nautical associa- ton.
 Many Waterburians were in New York yesterday for the pa
 rade given COrrigan by the
 metropolis. Local residents own
 ing to the name of Corrigan
 were guests of a New York
 brewing concern Thursday as
 the Atlantic flyers ship docked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Washington, Aug. 6.-Advances by savings and loan asSociat tionS for the purchase, construction, recondition- ing and refinancing of homes in- creased by two per cent in June over May, reaching a total of $63 ,536, 900, the Federal Home Loan Bank board announced today. Loans in May ag- gregated $62, ,192,000.
 Loans for June of this year were less than 'nose of the corresponding month in 1937-$78,667, ,000 - but more than those in June Of 1936- $57 ,402, ,OOO. Home construction again is on the upgrade after reaching a low point last winter and early spring.
 Divided into categories according to purpose, loans obtained from sav- ings and loan associations in June were used as follows: for new con- struction, $l8,591 ,000; for home purchase, $21, OPS, ,000; for refinanc- ing, $l2,303,OOO; for reconditioning, $4,517,OOO; and for "other purposes" 100000.
 | State e-chartered members or the Federal Home Loan Bank System led all other types of associations in the amount of loans made during June, accounting for $27,4l4,000 or 43 per cent of the total of $63,536.- 900 in advances. Federally-charter- ed members of the system made loans totaling $26,3l0,000, or Al per cent of the total. members ot the bank system accounted for l5 per cent, or $9,812,000 worth of the loans reported during June.
 Officials pointed out that 86 per cent of the lending by thrift and home financing institutions in the small field is being done by mem- bers of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which now includes almost 5000 institutions with assets ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
RosenbIoom Wants
 To Fight Joe Louis

Hollywood, Aug. 6-(UP)-Maxie Rosenbloom announced today that he would retire again if he could not get a fight with Joe Louis. Rosen- bloom fought 10-round draw with Bob Pastor of New York last night.
 Although backed by the film col ony, Rosenbloom went into the ring the underdog. He outsfarted Pastor, using the tactics that have puzzled many of his other opponents through his long, spectacular career.
 As Pastor weakened, Rosenbloom at times cuffed him around almost at will.
 The 14,00O spectators, many of them movie stars, booed Referee Abe Roth's decision. Many believe Rosen- bloom should have been given the decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
State Bremen Plan
 Annual Convention
Waterbury Man May Become President of Connecticut
 AssOciatiOn-Chief Heads Local Delegation

The Waterbury fire department will have a large delegation present when the annual convention of the Connecticut State Firemen's associ- ation is held at Milford on Saturday and Sunday, the 18th and 20th.
 In addition to the official dele gates, the local department vii have a large number of others al the convention. Waterbury will have unit in the annual convention pa rade.
 Graham Candidate
 John J. Graham of the local de- partment, now state vice-president of the association, is favored can. didate for president of the state body. He has the support of dele gates from large number of de- partments
 Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh will attend the convention, and will b. present at chiefs meeting to be held in conjunction with it. Mem. bers of the local board of fire con- missioners have also been invited tt i, attend.
 The convention will attract Sev- eral thousand firemen and their rel atives and friends from all parts ot the state. Elaborate preparations fo, 1 the gathering have been made.
 The Waterbury delegates, and tn, companies they represent, are a. follows:
 Engine 1, Daniel Framm; Engin. 2, Frank Scully; Engine 3, Lieut. Charles Bockwich; Engine 4, Waite. Clifford; Engine 5, Maurice Altman Engine 6, John Hayes; Engine 2 John Began; Engine 8, Patrick Don- ahue; Engine g, John Kemmey Engine 10, Patrick Lynch; Engine II, Lieut.. Michcael Cavanaugh; Truck i, James Flynn; Truck ? Thomas Bowen; Truck 2, Domenit ZappOne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
War Dead

Any one is welcome to these conferences which are for the pur- pose of giving information about the new technical school program.
 Members of the Canadian Legion and auxiliary will take part in the annual drum head service in honor of war dead to be held to- morrow by the Kitchener post, British War Veterans. Legion and auxiliary members will meet at 1:15 p. m. at Kitchener post hall
 Following the memorial service, the Canadian Legion members will go to Lakewood park to attend the outing sponsored by the Dis abled American Veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Solemn Investiture
 Services Arranged
Franciscans to Hold Public Ceremonies at Graymoor
 Sunday, August 14-Services Start at Noon

der to accommodate the thousands who will journey to Graymoor ir busses, cars and in trains, the inves- titure will be held outdoors before a specially-constructed altar at the foot of the National Shrine of St Anthony, located at the peak of Atonement Mount.
 In the ceremony of Investiture the young aspirant comes before the altar, genuflectS. and removes his coat and tie. After renouncing the world and its pleasures, the young man is robed in the habit by two attending FriarS. The adornments of the habit, the cowl, rosary beads, cincture and the cross are then in- dividually blessed and appended to the habit. After this ceremony the young novice is given religious name which he will bear for the rest of his life.
 In conjunction with the investi- ture ceremony, the great Novena to the Blessed Mother in honor of Her Assumption into Heaven will come to close on this day. With August IS the actual Feast of the Assump- tion, because of the convenience of the holiday the services are being held one day in advance. The usual Novena to St. Anthony will also be conducted with the Pilgrims partici- pating in the recitation both Mo- vena prayers and hymns.
 Solemn Benedicti0n
 All services for the day will ter minate with Solemn Benediction These services will be broadcast through New England and New York on the Colonial network start ing at 1 p. m. The radio description of the investiture is believed to be the first of its kind in the history of any religious community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
New Troopers

Two. Waterbury young men are among 27 applicants for jobs in the state police department who have been notified to appear at the state police training school in Ridgefield the 22nd. The local can didates are William A. Gruber and Timothy J. Foley.
 The members of the group must pass additional tests and undergo a course of training before being made regular state troopers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
PATENTS GRANTED

Five Waterbury men were among those who received patents during last week. Harold Johnson obtain ed the rights on dispenser which he then assigned to the Scovill Mfg Go. George Boden, of Waterbury together with J. L. Flannery, of Canton, received a patent on a means of dispensing liquid.
 Carl Anderson, G. B. Baehr, and G. M. Gay, all of Waterbury. and c. T. Manville. of Woodbury, ob- tained a patent on a machine for securing fastener elements, and as- signed 1t to the U. s. Rubber Prod ucts Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Strike Two!

Already facing arraignment in superior court in September on a breaking and entering charge, Andrew Calo, %, of BIO South Leonard street, was arrested here again last night. He is charged by Southington authorities with stealing battery and two tires from an automobile parked in that town.
 The theft from the car took place several months ago. Several weeks ago Calo was bound over to superior court on a charge of being involved in the theft of n tires from local service station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Will Preside

Judge Frank P. McEvoy of the superior court will preside at hearings in chambers at the coun- ty court house here from Aug. 15 to 19.
 During that time he will be called on to make rulings in cases from all parts of the state, since during the summer only one su- perior court judge is on duty for chambers hearings each week. Superior court is not in regular session during the summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Home Construction
 Again On Upgrade
Over S63,OOO,OOO Loaned By Government During Month of June to Builders; Chartered Banks Aiding

ceeding $4,3OO,000,000.
 By sections of the country, the largest volume of loans made dur ing June was in the Winston-Salem Federal Home Loan bank district, including the southeastern states, where they totaled $8,667 900. The Cincinnati bank district, including Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio, ranked second with loans of $8,39l,- 900. Third in rank was the Boston bank district, including th2 New England states, which reported new loans of $6,779,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
5O-5O Break!

After coming all the way from Passaic, N. J., without incident, J. Fucetti had the misfortune to have his car catch fire yester- day afternoon. However, he had the good fortune to have the fire start while the car was only a few feet away from the Town Plot firehouse. Bremen quickly quelled the blaze.
 Bremen also extinguished . dump fire yesterday afternoon, the blaze being on property of the Waterbury Clock Co.,, off Idylwo0d avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Conferences

Mattatuck Technical Institute announces to those interested in evening technical study, that dur ing the month of August con- ferences may be arranged with faculty members to help choose courses for the coming school year.
 Regular conference hours from 8 to 10 p. m. Monday evenings at the central branch of the Y. M. c. A.. At other times by appoint ment through the main desk, cen- tral branch, Y. M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Painting the Town

If the police department dOeS- mt run out of paint, many of Waterbury's streets will soon display neat arrays of, stripes. Work has already begun on painting traffic stripes on all the major thoroughfares of the city.
 Not only are the stripes in the middle, but also separate lanes for traffic are being marked off, Already hundreds of yards of center-markings and lanes have been painted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Given Lecture

Seven young men who allegedly were causing a disturbance while swimming in a pond off Stillson road were freed last night after being given 8 lecture at police headquarters.
 The men were arrested by Mo- tor Patrolmen John Murphy and Chris Luddy, who received com- plaint from neighbors. At head quarters, Lieut.. Fred Hickey freed the members of the group after giving them reprimand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
POLICE DROP
 THEFT PROBE

Swampscott, Mass, Ang. 6-(UP) Police today dropped an inquiry into a reported theft of $1o,0O0 in heavily insured" gems from lug gage of a Philadelphia socialite couple vacationing at Ocean Bluff.
 Investigators said there was mo evidence" to support the claim of MT. and Mrs. Alexander Van Straa- ten that the jewels had been taken from a locked trunk in ther suite at Hotel Preston.
 Called Wednesday by the hotel manager who had received the com- plaint, police said the trunk showed no sig nof having been forced open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Unknown!

The unidentified c0lored man whose body was found at the edge of the Naugatuck river, off Thomaston avenue Thursday noon, was buried yesterday.
 Police held as a possible theory that he had been employed by a circus which recently played here, and had remained in Wa terbury when the circus left. The man was drowned when he fell off a ledge above the waters of the river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
ABsCONDER SOUGHT

Cambridge, Mass, Aug. 6-(UP) A concession operator, who al- legedly absconded with $500 in- tended for the Spanish babies milk fund from village fair last night was sought today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
SPOTLIGH7TNG - Brass City News
Theft Charged

Detective-Lieut. Connie Shana- han yesterday arrested Earl Hull, 36, of 451 West Main street, on 8 warrant issued at the request of Middlebury authorities. He is charged with theft.
 The warrant alleges that Hull stole $32 from the pocketbook of girl at Lake Quassapaug. The case was investigated in Middle bury by Constable William P. Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
ADVENT CHRISTIAN

There will be communion serv- ice tomorrow morning at the Advent Christian church, at which Rev. Jo- seph P. c. Johnson, pastor of the church, will preach on "The Wounds of Jesus" In the evening service, at 7:30, MT. Johnson will preach on "Why Christ Must Return"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Sixty types of mice and IA of rats are to be exhibited at the London Zoo.