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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LOADED AUTO IS
 STOLEN TODAY
Filled With Cigarettes It Is Taken With Scores of
 People Passing

In broad daylight and with scores of persons nearby, thieves this morning at 9:15 o'clock stole an au- tomobile loaded with cigarettes and nonchalantly drove away. The con- tents of the car were valued at $475.
 The theft took place in the heart of North Square and had obviously been carefully planned Both the doors and the ignition of the auto mobile were locked. The merchan- disc was owned by Nastri Brothers, Inc, of 106 Meadow street.
 Gore Five Minutes
 Edward J. Bernhardt, of Is Camp street, driver of the car, told De- tective-Lieutenant Connie Shana- han and William Foley that he was not gone from the car more than five minutes and had locked it se- curely. When he returned after a business call in North Square, the car was gone.
 Bernhardt said he follows the same route each Monday, placing cigarettes in vending machines about the city. The thieves, police theorized, had studied Bernhardt's route carefully.
 The car was a 1887 model Ply mouth sedan, green in color. II bore markers, CI-518. Up to early afternoon police had found no trace of the stolen vehicle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
SHEA ARRANCES : FUSION PARTY
Invites Democrats, COP. Independents, Socialists
 to Kiddies' Day Event

Democrats, Republicans and So- 'cialists will mingle at Washington Park August 27 if John P. Shea. president of the Tax Payers and Rent Payers Association of Water bury, has his way. The occasion will be a Riddles Day program arranged by MT. Shea's organization.
 Among those invited are Cover nor Wilbur L. Cross, Mayor Frank Hayes, ex-Controller Daniel J. Leary, Chairman J. Francis Smith of the Democratic state central com- mittee, Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary, City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice, Attorney Vincent Scul- ly, Mayor Jasper McLevy, Bridge port Socialist leader, Senator George Culhane, Controller Sherwood Rowland, Attorney John F. Tobin and Republican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson.
 A Riddles Day program was given last summer by the Washington Hill Companionlship Club of which MT. Shea was also the organizer and president.
 The program will include sports, entertainment, band concert and refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
|CULHANE PLANS
 NEW COMMITTEE.
700 Names Expected to Appear This Week on
 Organization Group

An organization committee of 700. representing every voting dtstric, in the city will be announced some time this week by State Senator George T. Culhane, chairman of a committee formed to seek a reor : ganization of the Democratic partg in Waterbury.
 The committee, one of the larges ever formed in connection with Z city factional contest, may becom the nucleus of an organiZatio which will enter primary contest achieve it's aims
 More details of the plans will r. outlined tonight by Senator Cul- hane at a general meeting of h ; committee of workers at The Eltoli During the past week three com : mittees were named to perfect o; : ganization. Reports will be rend , cred by the chairmen tonight. l statement will also be issued as the results accomplished at cor ference held Saturday with J Francis Smith, chairman of Il. Democratic state central committc and leader of the newly forme Voters Committee. Progress wt made at the meeting it has bee int4mated, but what actions WE agreed upon remains more or less secret between the two groups.
 Senator Culhane expects a lare attendance tonight at the meetir of his committee. Many new name will be added to the already impre' sive list of Democrats seeking recoe milton of reorganization of the CT tire setup of the Democratic part,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Showers! Weatherman Promises A Little Relief With in Next 24 Hours.

Temperatures ranged lower in Waterbury today but high humid ity made the day uncomfortable. At 1 o'clock this afternoon the temperature was 85 degrees.
 Last week the temperature was daily in the 90's and a high mark for the year-99 degrees, was set. Coats have been discarded as the heat wave continues, and fans have been worked overtime.
 The weatherman predicts show CTS for tonight and cloudy weather tomorrow. No sharp drop in the temperature is yet in sight, and the heat will probably continue for at least another day or two.
 Thousands left the city Satur- day and yesterday to seek cooling breezes at the seashore and in the country. Police reported that Sun- day traffic was extremely heavy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

nolles without payment. Thirteen cases were continued.
 Darley was arrested at Washing ton and Hickory street June g by Sergeant William Santoro and Mo- tormen Joseph Mccarthy, Joseph Dunphy and Patrolman Thomas Dodds. The chase began on Wash ington avenue, when he allegedly failed to heed the policemen's or der to stop.
 Walsh, according to Motor Patrol man Mccarthy, failed to take his advice to go home and insisetd on driving his car though under the influence. He said that, shortly be- fore 1 a. m. July 9 he saw Walsh driving along Bank street, and se- cured another man to drive Walsh home. Walsh, he said had been drinking. Three hours later, the policeman said, he saw Walsh again driving the car, and the machine struck curbstones on both sides of the street on Bank street, at Con- gress avenue.
 After testimony had been partly heard, Clifford Rohrbacker, 28, of 148 Academy avenue, charged with violating the rules of the road, re- ceived a continuance of two weeks. He was arrested July Il after a minor collision on South Main street.
 The following drivers received nolles on payment of the sums noted: Gordon Porter, 25, of 249 Bunker Hill avenue, failure to grant the right of way, $5; Francis Rev. ins, IT, of 632 Baldwin street, driv- ing without a license. $750; Cosmo Rometo, 20, of 124 Division street, rules of the road; Harold Rose, 26, of F Driggs sctreet, rules of the road, $10; George K. Walsh, 32, of
 76 Godoyear avenue, Naugatuck, rules of the road, $10; Emil Mas sicotte, 22, of 29 Howard street, rules of the road, $20; Nicholas Santa Maria, 20, of 406 Washington avenue extension, rules of the road, $20; Gino Ercoli, 23, of Car men street, rules of the road, $15; Michael Cyrotchen, 46, of 278 Mill street. rules of the road, $15.
 The following drivers received rolles without payment: Harold Benson, 33, of Al Kingsbury street, rules of the road; Antoinette De- nais, 40, of III South Main street, rules of the road; James w. Perry, 48, of Rocky Hill, failure to signal; Irving Daniels, 20, of Wolcott, rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LIGHTNING HITS
 AT SHORE RESORT

New York, Aug. 8.-(PU)-Life guards kept a watch on the beach at Jacob Riis park today for bodies of swimmers who might have been killed by the bolt of lightning known to have killed three and injured Is on the shore.
 The bolt felled everyone within a 200-foot radius on the beach crowd ed with 80000 persons Sunday after noon. It struck with terrifying sud- denness. Blue flames played along the sand, between bright umbrellas, beach chairs and loungers in vari- colored bathing suits. Scores who escaped injury were stunned or mo- mentarily paralyzed. Even before they screamed others on the beach had started to run. There was a panic for hours.
 The dead were Cesare Cito, 36; Peter Cava, 27, and Mrs. Cava, 34. Inhalator squads worked over them for five hours. Five of the injured were still in a critical condition to- day. Ten others were treated at the beach hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Marriage Intentions

Frank J. Barresi, 401 Front street, Hartford, and Angelica Schiayone, 94 Locust street.
 Dirk Van Dongen, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Kathryn c. Harmon, 381 Willow street.
 Clovis E. Desjardins, 20 Cherry street, and Loretta A. Trepanier, 28 Lockhart avenue.
 Anthony Poplis, 929 Bank street and Natalie Zajus, 827 Bank street.
 Aime Bouffard, IA Meadow street, and Yvonne Hogan, 14 Meadow street.
 Orel Grenier, AIS Mill street, and Loretta Deshais, All North Main street.
 Rove E. Bates, 80 Baldwin ave- nue, and Dorothy R. Roy, 25 Dike- man street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
REV. JOHN MUTTON APPOINTED RECTOR

The Rev. John Watson Mutton, curate at Grace church, Henry street, Brooklyn, N. r., will asasume the rectorship of Trinity church, Newtown, Conn.,, early in September, it was learned today by The Demo- crat. Rev. MT. Mutton is native of Waterbury.
 Before going to Brooklyn he held curacies in New Hampshire. In ad- dition to acting as pastor of the NeWtown church, he will also have charge of services at St. Johns church, Sandy Hook.
 He succeeds the Rev. William G. Wright at NewtoWn who accepted a call to the pulpit of Trinity church, Wethersfield
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Police Win Decision
 Over Driver Captured
 Following Long Chase
Final Disposition of Long-Pending Case Made Today With Imposition of $lOO Fine-Fourteen Accused
 Drivers Pay $lO7 for Nolle of Various Charges

Arrested June 9 after a chase from Brooklyn to Washington Hill, Frederick Darley, 39, of 538 Baldwin street, was found guilty in traffic court today of driving while his li- cense was under suspension. Judge Mascolo imposed fine of $100 and costs. Darley won discharge on charge of operating while under the influence of liquor.
 Thomas Walsh, 32, of 75 Harpers Ferry road, was found guilty of driv- ing under. the influence, and fined $100 and costs. The court remitted SIS of the fine.
 Fourteen drivers received nolles this morning. Nine of them paid a total of $107.50, while five received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Over $20O in Fines Levied in Session of Traffic Cou
Numerous Candidates
 For Judge Of Probate
Both Parties Seeking Outstanding Nominee to Enter
 Coming Campaign-Many Prominent Names
Scurry of candidates fir

Scurry of candidates from both Republican and Demo- the nomination for judge of probate here developed new aspects today The name of Attorney John F. Mc- Lnden secretary of the Citizens Good Government ciaton secretary of the Cuhane faction current treemps of prediction maneuverings and attorney the last election recount litigation for former Clerk A been added
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

SILVERMAN-Mrs. Ida Wolozin Silverman, wife of Chaen Silver man, of North Elm street, died Fri day morning at St. Mary's hospital after a long illness. The funeral was held yesterday noon. Mrs. Silverman was born in Lithuania and came to this country 18 years ago.
 She leaves her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Sarah Stoll, of Waterbury, Mrs. Celia Temkin, of Hartford, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wolo- gin, of Gloucester, Mass; four sons, Samuel I. Wolozin, Max Wolozin, and Isadore Wolozin, of Waterbury, and Morris Wolozin, of New Haven, and Is grandchildren.
 KUNZE-Frank Kunze, 60, of 179 South Elm street, died last evening at the Waterbury hospital after a long illness. MT. Kunze was born in Germany, but came to the Unit ed States in 1914, and to Water bury in 1915. A butcher by trade, he operated his own store in this city for IA years, retiring from busi- ness about three years ago.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Johanna (KinO Kunze; three sons, Frank, Jr., George and William Kunze, all of Waterbury; three sis- ters. Mrs. Bertha Blettschneider Mrs. Anna BLiser and Mrs. Mar tha Dlettschneider, all of Germany
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to St. Cecilia s church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Bu- rial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Monday afternoon and eve- ming.
 MIDGLEY-Justin William Midg- ley, 23, of 12 Mailman street, died suddenly at the Waterbury hospital yesterday morning after brief ill., ness. He was born in Waterbury, April 26, 1915, son of William H. and Annabelle Ross) Midgley. He was employed at the American Metal Hose branch of the American Brass Co.,, and was member of the U. s. Naval Reserve. He was a member of the Second Congregational church, and a graduate of Driggs grammar school. He also attended LeavenWorth high school.
 He is survived by his parents; one sister, Eleanor; his grandfather, William L. Ross and his grand mother, Mrs. William H. Midgley, all of this city.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. John R. Coombs, as- sistant pastor of the Second Con- gregational church, officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock and this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
 CUNNING - Mrs. Charlotte P. (Chatwin) Cunning, 86, widow of James Cunning, died yesterday at her home, 295 North Main street. She was born in Birmingham, Eng land, July IS, 1852. She was mem Der of St. Johns Episcopal church.
 She is survived by one niece, Mrs. MacGregor of Brightwaters, L. l.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
SIX ARE INJURED
 AT NORTH HAVEN

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 8-CUP) injured, three of them seriously, Six Roxbury, Mass, persons were when their automobile left the high way today at North Haven and struck tree.
 Taken to Grace hospital, where their names were placed on the dan- ger list, were John Macdonald, 2l, (1O8 Winthrop St), the driver; Francis Gay, g (43 Danbue St). and Joseph Di Legaine, 19 (12 High land St). Each suffered possible skull fracture.
 Alice Hall, 20 (25 Bartlett St3, suffered a fractured cheek bone;: Ann Burby, 18 (383 Dudley St), a wrenched back, and May Cox. IS Sharon St) contusions and abras- ions. They were held at the hos pital for treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
General Committee

Capocchi, Mrs. Phil Gizzi, Mrs. Laura Mazzeo, Mrs. Rose Layiana, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Philomena Guisti, Mrs. Josephine Ceasarullo, Mrs. c. Del Prete, Mrs. Mrs. Lucy Gizzi, Mrs. Antoinette Asetta and the Misses Lillian Ranando, Lucia Matterazzo, Phyllis Esposito, Mary Trumpfio, Leonora Trumfio, Anna Paternostro, Sylvia Periello, Elsie Auriello, Marie Damiani, Jane Margiotta, Margarita Esposito, Margaret Colosanto, Rosce Del Principe, Olga Paris, Alice Paterlo.
 Prizes of $15, $10 and $5 are to be awarded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Hostess

HOSteSS
 The annual outing of the Italian Sisterhood will be held Sunday, September II, at Lakewood park with one of the largest crowds ever to attend this event expected. Miss Julia Jannetty is chairman of the committee in charge with Mrs. Marie Verrastro co-chairman.
 Miss Sylvia Perriello is secretary of the committee; Mrs. Lillian Ranando, treasurer; and Mrs. Minnie Marinaro has been select ed to act as hostess.
 The full committee includes: Joseph Pernatozzi, Mrs. Julia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Full Weather Report

Boston, Aug. S-UP)- Weathei forecast:
 COnnecticut-LOca showers to- night. Tuesday partly cloudy. Not much change in temperature.
 Rhode Island and Massachusett Local showers tonight. Tuesda partly cloudy. Not much change II temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors especially the Waterbury Farrei Foundry and Machine Company. the Waterbury Paper Box Company, the City Amateur Baseball league. and the Brooklyn "Y" Eagles, for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father.
 (Signed)
 MRS, ATTRACTA HIGGISTON
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

Funeral services for Frederick w. Siebert, who died Thursday in New York city. were held this morning at II o'clock at the home of his mother Mrs. Elizabeth L. Siebert, 128 Buckingham street, Rev. Sam uel A. Budde, vicar of Christ cha pei officiating. Burial was in Ri- Verside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors. es. pecially the Brass City Aerie of Eagles, for the floral tributes. and the many acts of kindness, and sympathy shown to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband, father, and brother.
 MRS. EUGENE J. SWEENEY SIR
 and FAMILY,
 JOHN C., KATHRYN A., and MARY B. SWEENEY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

The funeral of Joseph A. Brick cit was was held from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue this morning at II o'clock. Burial was in Barkhamsted cemetery. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

pallbearers were: George DeMand, and George Jennings and Maurice Thierry.
The Washington times., 1938-12-20

staged.
The cream of the crop of local
Simon-pureS will step into the w
Street battlepit, and wing away
for the famed Golden Gloves, and
also for the honor of gaining a
place on the team that will repre-
sent the Nations Capital in the
All-Eastern finals in New York in
March.
DECHARD VS.. MILLER
Heading the battle-liSt will be
the senior heavyweight fight be-
tween Leon Miller, current Dis
trict A. A. U. champion, and the
highly-touted Jim Dec h r d,
Frankie Mann's charge. DeChard
is reported to be the best prospect
uncovered in years, and a real line
on his punching and boxing ability
will be brought out tomorrow eve
ming. He is encountering clever
boxer and a tremendous hitter in
Miller. The latter displayed a
wicked right hand last Wednesday
night in the semifinals when he
flattened Bill Nolan, of the Ma
tional Guard, in 20 seconds. Leon
will bring out the true worth of the
highly-publicized DeChard, and a
real hot session is anticipated.
Another match, bringing to-
gether two buddies, Jackie Clagett
and Carroll Wright, both managed
by Sid Fischel, is drawing a ire
mendouS amount of attention.
They will be reSuming where they
left off last year in the same
round-for the championship
when Wright sneaked home a
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The Washington times., 1938-12-20

his offspring is $325,212 in stakes
and purses, aggregating from 1O6
winning races. Stagehand being
the principal factor in the accu-
mutation of this amount of wealth,
for it was this son of Sickle that
cut out large slice when he won
the $100, 900 Santa Anita Handicap
and the Santa Anita Derby.
From these two rich stakes,
Stagehand gives credit for $780,
ITO. Cravat was another large
winner with $35,125. Among
others supporting the high rank
of this successful sire are Blade
Edge. Grim Reaper, Mower, Ad-
vocator, Tempestuous. Sickl: T.,
Night Intruder and Two Edged.
FOALED IN 1924
Sickle was foaled in 1924 and
imported to this country in 1929
by Joseph E. Widener. to stand at
Mr.. Widener'S Elmendorf Farm in
Kentucky. He was bred by Lord
Derby, and raced as a two and
three-year-old in England, being
unplaced only once in ten starts.
Since entering the stud he has
become exceedingly popular with
the breeders. The nearest rival to
Sickle is Pharamond II, whose get
at the present time have total
of $219,683 in SO races. 1t is un-
fortunate that Menow went
wrong early in the fell racing
season, for while this fast son of
Pharamond II contributed the
major portion of his sire's sue
cess for 1898, he certainly would
have made even more additions to
the sum had he not met with his
accident at Havre de Grace.
He had already defeated War
Admiral in the mud. at Nara
gansett Park, and although it
can never be proven. there is quite
a decided opinion that he would
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The Washington times., 1938-12-20

the hardest disciplinarian.
He was also the most success
ful-at Georgetown, OF course.
Dutch Bergman would have
been just as successful with the
same material and so would
have been Frank Dobson or Jack
Hagerty.
Material runs iii cycles!
Coaches remain about the same!
But with Lou Titles iron
hand he had a heart Of pure
meringue.
Curse, swear, blaSpheme with
one eye to make sure Father
McDonough wasn't within ear
shot), Little got every dreg OF
football out of his men it was
humanity possible to get.
THOROUGHLY PROFESSIONAL
Thoroughly professional, he
was, and thoroughly efficient
consequently.
One early September MONDAY
when Georgetown was training
at Ocean City, the observer was
an innocent party of as harsh
an example of football discipline
as the imagination could con-
jure.
John Tomani, straight and
tall as an Indian, and an end
of parts, was the apple OF
Titles eye. In the first place
they both were Italians Dugi
for Little) and in the second
place Tomani was a natural
football player who didn't have
to be told anything about play
ing his position. Either attri-
The Washington times., 1938-12-20

The Christmas Cheer Club is
sponsored by the Patterson News
paper, Station VOL and LoeW's
Theaters and the contributions are
turned over to the District of Co.
lumbia Department of Fairgrounds
for its Santa Claus Toy Fund.
Convention Hall Bowling
matches ......... S189.75
Heurich Brewers Basket
ball Team .......... 1850
Bure au of Engraving
Bowling League ...... 5000
Previously acknOwl.
edged contributions. 1875
Total S357.3O
The Washington times., 1938-12-20
No Claims
SCdLzO Doesn't Bid
For Feather Title

Pete Reilly, manager of Pete
ScaIzO. has notified the Ma
tiOnal Boxing Association he
would make no featherweight
title claims for his boxer until
after six months. Addressing
the secretary Of the Association,
1t. Col. Harvey L. Miller, Reilly
said:
In six months Pete ScalzO
will be ready to bid for the title.
In the meantime 1 am willing
to fOrgO his chances. waive any
chance for the featherweight
title and am agreed that Joe
Archibald and Leo Kodak box to
settle a claim to the title once
and for ALL"
The Washington times., 1938-12-20
.MANCIN| LACES
SIxTO ESCOBAR
IN NON-TITLE co
By FRANK BUCK" O'NEILL

BY FRANK BUCK" O'NEILL
AL Mancini, the smashing
youngster from Providence, R. l..
belted his way into the front
rank of contenders for ma
tional recognition in his class by
handing Sixto Escobar, bantam
weight champion of the world q
two-fisted beating at Turner
Arena last night. The champion
snip title was not at stake.
Escobar weighed 1914 pounds
and Mancini tipped the scales at
124R pounds. There were nc
knockdowns, but Escobar walked
to his corner a battered, weary
fighter, his eyes puffed and his
face a crimson smear from a SUI
perficial, but annoying cut on the
bridge of his nose that opened in
the second round and bled
throughout.
Mancini confirmed the favorable
notices he received before the
fight. He won eight of the lC
rounds. The first was an even
thing, officially and otherwise
The writer scored the fourth even
differing from official rating or
the round, which was awarded to
Mancini. So if you prefer the Of
ficial rating and give Mancini nine
rounds with one even, there Will
be no dispute here.
OUTPUNCHES CHAMP
Mancini not only outboXed Els
cobar, but outpunched him. The
champion waited confidently for a
chance to crash his right hand
home. But every time he let his
payoff wallop go, he found that
Mancini had his right glove and
left shoulder in the path OF the
punch, and no damage was done
Mancini left the ring absolutely
unmarked.
The last three rounds of the
fight saw Escobar driven back on
his heels a dozen times. In the
eighth, Mancini drove him into
the ropes with a right to the chin
and had it not been for the hemp
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