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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
CAR HITS HORSE
 OWNED BY DAIRY
Animal Painfully Hurt in Collision Yesterday; Tor
 rington Driver Involved

Charged with reckless driving, after the automobile he was driving collided with and injured horse on Baldwin street yesterday, William Ferrarotti, 21, of Winsted road, Tor rington, was granted a continuance to the Monday session of traffic court today. The accident occurred at the corner of Baldwin and Li- berty streets. Charles Lewis of South street, driver of the milk wa gon, which was being pulled by the horse, was forced to jump to avoid being injured.
 The horse is owned by the R. F. Worden Dairy. He was taken to the company stables and treated by Dr. Richard T. Gilyard, veterinarian, who said the animal suffered deep puncture of the hind quarters and other less serious injuries. He said last night that nothing could be certain about the animals recovery until the possibility of infection had passed, Ferrarotti was arrested by Motor Patrolmen Walter Overton and Joseph Dunphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Members
 Guests In Ansonia
Waterville Lodge Delegates to Attend Installation To-
 night-Mrs. George Goggins Entertains
WATERVILLE
Mrs R. w. Henion-l786 Thomaston Ave.-reL 3-5462

Waterville, June A number of Waterville members of Hawthorne lodge, American Order, Sons of St.. George, will visit Lord Nelson lodge of Ansonia this evening. A K. Warren, district deputy grand president of Waterville, will install the officers of Lord Nelson lodge at that time. He will be assisted by Past Grand President A. A. Castle of Waterbury, who will act as grand master.
 Mrs. George Goggin of Hunting don avenue was hostess at a card party held Wednesday afternoon at her home, for the benefit of the Ladies Aid society of St. Michaeps church.
 Prizes were awarded for each table playing and refreshments served. Those present were: Mrs. John Washburn, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Walter Herman, Mrs. Russell Ather- ton, Mrs. Joseph Gunterman, Mrs. Lawrence Ryan, Mrs. John Brenneis, Mrs. Leonard Gaugler, Mrs. Patrick Breheny Miss Josephine LaChance, Mrs. J. Gibbons, Mrs. Peter Dutton, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs. Edward Barlow, Mrs. George Heckleman, Mrs. Frank La Chance, Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. Charles Dittrich, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Claude Stevens and Mrs. Ar hold Keith.
 A regular meeting of Goodwill lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias will be held Monday night, June 9th, at Fraternity hall, on Boyden street, when Edmund Wilke. chan cellor commander. will preside. Routine business will be transacted and it is expected that number of applications for membership will be acted upon.
 Mrs. Raymond Grenier of Har- yard street, gave personal shower Wednesday evening for Miss Dor othy Axelby of Thomaston avenue, WTOSc HldIIldBC IO bCOli AotVCii, Oi o son of MT. and Mrs. Leon Totten of Dixon street, will take place June 9th, at St. Paul's Episcopal church.
 The decorations consisted of rain bow colored streamers extending from fancy umbrella, hanging over a table, upon which rested an array of lovely gifts.
 A buffet luncheon was served, the special feature being a decorated bridal cake. Guests attending were: the Misses Mary Domangue, Emma LaRosa, Ruth Norton, Betty Totten. Mrs. Grace Axelby, Mrs. Stanley Axelby, Mrs. Henry Norton, Mrs. Amy Gallagher, Mrs. Harry Latimer, Mrs. Rowland Latimer, Mrs. Frank Vaughn, Mrs. Charles Gallagher, Mrs. Frederick Venzle, Mrs. Ronald Keith. Mrs. Leon Totten and Mrs. Raymond Grenier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
May Accidents Here
 Show Huge Decrease
Auto Mishaps Since First of Year Total 73-Fataites
 on a Par With Last Years Figures

were 98 traffic accidents, while May 1888 only registered 66.
 Four automobile fatalities, which is on par with last years record for this period, have occurred in the first five months. All have been pedestrians, just as was the case last year. A. total of 73 automobile accidents have happened in Water. bury since January l.
 Weekly Statement
 With regard to this decrease in accidents, Supt. of Police William J. Roach said today:
 Figures for the month of May 1888 and for the first five months of the current year show decided decrease in automobile accidents. It has taken years to arouse ths American public to the conscious ness of its highway problem. It has taken the lives of many citizens, to draw the attention of the public to the fact that the accident situation is not mythical thing, but one that actually threatens their lives and limbs day in and day out. Wes the people, of Waterbury, are ap- parently profiting by the bitter ex- periences we have had to face dur- ing the past few years with the heavy loss of the lives of our citi- zens, and most of us are now trying to cooperate to the fullest extent with the police in their work to sup- press accidents and the loss of life. A certain class of over-sentimental persons believe that miracles can be accomplished by kindness; rather ' should say maudlin sentimentality. Respect for law is not going to be achieved if attention is given by the police to the so-called humanitar- ians who believe that our basis foundation of accidents do not happen, they are caused and that the intelligent enforcement proce- dure of arresting the violator for ed- ucational purposes is too harsh''.
 Cooperation Lacking
 While much progress has been made in the battle to make Water bury's streets and highways the safest in the country some of our people are still not showing a great CT effort to work with the police. Let such people carry upon their conscience such an affair as caus- ing the death of an innocent child then they would understand why we are working so hard to protect the lives of our city's people. We have on every occasion possible referred to the complex problem of highway safety with the desirability in mind to convert the reckless driver into person who knows and understands the responsibility he carries on his shoulders each and every time he gets behind the wheel of his auto- mobile. We should continue to achieve consistent reduction in motor vehicle accidents if all of our city's drivers and pedestrians would diligently try to abide by the principals of safety and this at the same time would bring safety to our homes and families"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
SYNAGOGUE GIVES
 OUT l7 DIPLOMAS
Confirmation and Gradua= ton Exercises Held
 at Beth=El

A graduating class of IT received diplomas last night at the annual confirmation and graduation exer- cises at Beth-El synagogue at which several hundred persons were in at tendance. The diplomas were pre- Sented by I. N. Albert and Attor- ney Perry Graicerstein and Rabbi William P. Greenfield preached the sermon.
 Robert Traurig was awarded the valedictorian'S medal in the grad uation class and Evelyn Clumpus and Charlotte EdlIn received the valedictorians' medals in the con- firmation class. Prizes in the Hebrew school were awarded to Arthur Kampner, Sherman Cohen, Robert Traurig and Harvey Rosenberg. A feature of the program was model class conducted by Miss Helen Weinberg, teacher of the confirma- tion class. Nicholas GroSSman chanted the entire service.
 Robert Traurig of the graduating class and Phyllis Segal, salutatorian, had speaking parts in the program. as did Janet Prager. Jacqueline Goldman and Natalie Reich. Speak CTS during the confirmation exercises were Charlotte Edlin and Evelyn Clumpus. valedictorians, and Norma Robb, salutatorian. Other members of the class were Muriel Glickman and Lois Rutman.
 The graduating class included: Marvin Freedman, Priscilla Gar Der, Gerald Garrison. Jacqueline Goldman, Marion and Ruth Green blatt. Helene Griner, Philip Ramp ner Morton Kass, Janet Prager, Gerald and Natalie Rabinowitz, Ma talie Reich, Phyllis Segall, Martin Slomowitz, Rita Stoll and Robert Taurig.
 Staff of Teachers
 Gertrude Katz Lillian Kramer, Selma Kramer, Edith Posin, Isaiah Roossin, Ethel Shiller, Irving Stro- gatz. Helen Weinberg. Charlotte StrogatZ, secretary.
 Sunday School Committee Representing congregation. Perry Graicerste:n, chairman: Rudolph Hennick, Morris Kosersky; repre- senting Sisterhood, Mrs. H. Fleisher, chairman; Mrs. Dorothy Miller, Mrs, w. Nitkin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
YD TO CELEBRATE
 ANNUAL FLAG DAY
EIks to Present COlOrs to Group June IA; Par=
 ade Planned

Preparations for the special cele- bration of Flag Day, June IA, at Elks' hall, were made at a meet ing of the I'D post last night. Frank X. DoWns,' past president, was appointed chairman of the con- mittee to receive the colors to be presented the I'D organization by the local lodge of Elks.
 Committees to arrange the other phases of the celebration were ap- pointed as follows: refreshments, Past Comdr. Walter Bolan; massing of colors, Henry Barry; parade mar Shal, Herman Schaeffer; guests of honor, State Comd:,. Joseph Cun- ningham; aides to the parade mar Shal, Past Cmdr. William Aylard and Clarence Richmeyer.
 In connection with the presen- tation, there will be a parade from the armory to the Elks hall, with an escort consisting of the officers of the national guard association; the Sedgewick guards GO. G. under Cautain Peter E. Fox; Head quarters Co.,, under Lieut.. William Deadly, St. Stanislaus drum corps and National Commander Edgar Miller of Hartford. All local veter- ans organizations have been asked to meet in the armory at 7:45 with their colorS to join the parade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
AUXILIARY'S FLAG
 TAKEN FROM ROOM
Discovery Made Last Night at First Meeting Since
 May 25

The local detective bureau was today Investigating the circum- stances of the disappearance of a large silk American flag, the pro- perty of Lieut.. Shea auxiliary, Vet erans of Foreign Wars, from the V. F. w. rooms, 123 Bank street. The flag was presented to the aux Hilary by the Waterbury Lodge of Elks in 1927.
 The auxiliary met last night for the first time since May 25 and discovered that the flag had dis appeared. It is complete with pole and canvas cover, and also bears a brass plate with the inscription Lieut.. Shea Aux. V. F. w." Police believe the flag was taken during some dance or meeting when the hall was rented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Political Balloons! Voters of Litch6eld Watching With Interest Numerous "Test Flight" of Candi- dates for Various Offices Growing.
By EDWARD J. RYAN.

Judge Harry Byrnes of Watertown is being groomed by the Democratic leaders of his district for the Demo- cratic nomination for senator. There are II towns in Byrnes' senatorial district and practically every leader in that district has informed this writer that they will back the judge 100 per cent. Harry is very popular throughout Litchfield county, he is a good speaker and great fighter. If and when he gets the nomination the republican party will have plenty to worry about.
 Byrnes for years has been one of the most active workers the demo- cratic party has had in Watertown and many claim that he has been directly responsible for the gains which the party has made in the Silk town during the past few years.
 The Old Guard Republicans and the Young Guard Republicans have finally split, thereby creating the widest and most damaging split within the ranks of registered Re- publicans in this state that the party has ever seen. This writer has predicted on numerous occasions that the split was about to occur. It could not have been otherwise.
 There are at least two prominent Litchf1eld County Republicans who are plainly worried over the results of the Waterbury Grand Jury inves- tigation. They are fearful that their political futures are doomed, for here in Litchfield County both the Republicans and the Democrats like their politics on the up and up.
 Whether or not the persons in mind will ever be indicted, or whether they will have the intesti- nal fortitude to stand their ground remains to be seen.
 The Republican party in Connec- ticut is without political ammunition for the coming election. They are without candidates for their state ticket. They are without moral sup port. They are without the con- fidence of the people of the state. all this, and more too, for the first time in the history Of the once powerful Grand Old Party. The Bridgeport Grand Jury investiga-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
CAN OF GASOLINE
 THROWN FROM CAR
Blazing Container Lands Close to Pumps at Tem=
 pletOn'S Station

An autoist who tossed a blazing container of gasoline from his car onto Benedict and eMadow streets last night after g o'clock was being sought by police and fire officials last night. The flaming can, con- taining a quart of gasoline, landed dangerously close to the gasoline pumps of the c. A. Templeton Con- pany.
 Donald Thompson, of IT Pember- ton street, an eyewitness, said the can of gasoline appeared to be blaz- ing when it was thrown from the car. Fire officials expressed be- lief that the men in the car may have caused it to ignite by cigaret spark, and then, acting on impulse, got rid of it as rapidly as possible by throwing it to the street.
 Otto Wendehack and Clarence Tans- ley, employees of the station were preparing to close for the night when the incident occurred. Police Ser geant Joseph McEvoy, Deputy Fire Chief Martin J. Campion, Fire Mar shal Dennis J. Lahey and Private Eugene A. Legge investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Unemployment Benefits Here Total $776 72O Since Jan
Salvation Army Host
 To State Delegates
Young Peoples Conference Closes Tonight With Pub=
 lie Speaking Contest at Crosby High School

The two-day annual Young Peo- ple's conference of the Salvation Army opened here today with reg istration of delegates from various sections of the state by Adjt. J. Pagington, of Hartford, and the welcoming session at 10 o'clock by Major A. Edgar Arkett, divisional officer of Hartford.
 Adjt. Hugo Wiberg, of the local corps, has been informed that Col. William H. Barrett, field secretary eastern district, and Brig. Claude eastern district, and Brig. Claud A. Bates. young peoples secretary, of New York, will attend the con- ference and will conduct the public meeting to be held at o'clock tomorrow night at the citadel.
 Group councils for the young men and women and officers will occupy the time between 2:3O and 3:30 D. m. The theme of these councils is to be Life Problems Pertinent to Army Youth" Mrs. Alex M. Damon will address the young womens group, Col. Barrett the young mems group, and Brig. Bates the officers.
 The theme for the united session at 3:45 D. m. will be Life Chal- lenge." Comsr. Damon will be the chief speaker at this council.
 Attorney Clarence Balanda, Rev. David P. Gaines, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, Brig. Bates and Maj. Wi1- liam G. Harris, editor -in-chief of Salvation Army publications will be the judges at the speaking contest tonight at Crosby high school.
 The Manchester male quartet, the New Haven citadel band under the direction of Adjt. Alex Mack,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
LOCAL MUSICIANS
 GET YALE AWARDS

Emelire Renaudo, Urico Rossi, and Melbe Rossi of Waterbury were re- cipients of scholarships and certi- ficates for music last night at the annual commencement concert of the Yale School of Music.
 A Charles H. Ditson scholarship was divided between Emeline Ram audo of Waterbury and Morris Le- vine of West Haven. Urcio Rossi of Waterbury won the George Knight Houpt prize for pursuing a course in the playing of stringed instru- ment with distinction" His sister Melba, was awarded the Julia E, Stanley Knight Memorial scholar ship.
 Miss Ranaudo also won the Lock- wood scholarship prize in pianoforte- playing. and certificate for theory on music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
SUMMER CAMP
 FUNDS DONATED
High Sheriff Beckwith to Give Needy Children
 Happy Vacation

High Sheriff Sutherland A. Beck with of Litchfield county today an. nounced that the full quote of the funds to be used for arranging for summer vacations for needy chil- dren will be reached tonight. The funds will also be used to defray ex- penses of other welfare work which the sheriff is advocating through out the county.
 Were it not for the sheriff'S pro- gram many needy children from every part of the county would not be ableto enjoy summer vacation at some high class summer camp.
 Personal acknowledgements and thanks are being sent out by Beck with to all those who in any way aided the cause of the needy chil- dren of the county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
AGNES LARSON
 SHOWER GUEST
Bride-tO=Be Feted at BOs= co Hall; Emma Leary
 Hostess

Miss Agnes Larson was guest of honor at miscellaneous shower given by Miss Emma Leary at Bos- co.'s Flower Grill, last night in hon. or of her marriage, June 18th to Francis w. Leary.
 Those present were: Mrs. Ken meth Kennedy, Sr., Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy, Jr., Mrs. Gustave Lar son, Mrs. Thomas Leary, Mrs. Jo- seph Robbillard, Mrs. Robert Mon- nerat, Mrs. Raymond Steinman, Mrs E. Steinman, Mrs Henry Kyle, Mrs. Andrew O'Leary, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Edward Jacobson, Mrs. Edward Nelson, Mrs. Daniel Connors and Mrs Franklin Read.
 Also the Misses Gertrude Larson Emma Leary, Edna Leary, Rose Chappelle, Jennie Chappelle, Evelyn Steinman, Virginia Jacobson, Helen Orlando, Ann Mole, Jeannette Mon- nerat and Genevieve Robbillard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

vides a fairly accurate picture of which cities in the state are bearing the brunt of the recession.
 Unemployment figures released by state and local agencies have in variably placed Bridgeport first and Waterbury second, both cities being especially dependent upon industrial prosperity. The amount of com- pensation paid out since January l verifies the previously published statements.
 The official statement from Hart f,Nd showing the distribution last month of over one million dollars and a total of over six million dol- lars for a period of five months reads as follows:
 Eligible applicants for unemploy- rlent compensation received $1,073,- 635.88 in jobless benefits during the month of May( it was disclosed to- cay by Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone, who said that this brings the total distributed since January to $6,262, ,709.64.
 Local offices of the Connecticut State Employment service and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
ITALIAN COMEDY
 CLEVERLY STAGED

Circulo Dante presented the three act Italian comedy "LUOmo Che Sorride," (The Smiling Man) at the Waterbury Women's club audito- rum last night. The production is a modernized version of Shakes peare's Flaming of the Shrew."
 Principal parts were played by Joseph DeLuca, Miss Mary DeCic- co, Joseph Renzoni, and Alexander Mole.
 Others in the cast were Miss Ann Tammaro, Sando Bologna, Miss Mary Minervino, James V. Engala. Josephine and Carmella D'Ambro- si, Edmund DeMattia and Daniel Dichele, Miss Christine DeCicco and Domenic Davino were prompters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

Records of the Waterbury traffic accident squad as compiled by Chief Statistician James Little show that accidents in Waterbury have de- creased remarkably during the first five months of 1888 as compared with the same period in 1937. A reduction of 29 per cent in accidents has been realized for the first five months, including January, Febru- ary, March, April and May.
 Remarkable Decline
 In the month of May alone, the greatest decrease of the year in the accident rate occurred. Pedestrian accidents decreased 58 per cent, personal injury accidents Al per- cent and property damage accidents, 28 per cent. In may, 1887 there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

ton blasted John A. Mac donald commissioner of the Repub- lican stronghold, the Highway de- partment, from Connecticut political life. Macdonald was one of the most influential Republicans in this state. The fact that year after year, despite the opposition of Democrats, he was appointed and reappointed as highway commissioner is proud of this. The Bridgeport Merritt Parkway scandal is of the Repubh- can party making.
 In the Waterbury Grand Jury investigation the both parties have been hurt, but mostly the Republi- can. All of the Big Wigs, the people who had you and me thinking they were smart, smooth and honest pol iticians, have turned out to be just "Punks". When and if those Re- publicans already named, and those who are still to be named, are re- moved from the Republican party there will be no Republican party The G. O. P. should henceforth be known as the Grand Old Payoff.
 Many people have expressed won- der and amaZement over the stand taken last week at the Republican state central committee meeting in Hartford when he suggested that the party be not too quick to con- demn those persons who have been named by the Waterbury Bridgeport Grand Juries. Upson was in tough spot. If he had urged the purge of the state central committee, he knew he would be up against big ger and smarter men than he. He knew also that if he supported the Proposed Purge" he would have put States Attorney Lawrence Lewis on the spot. Because had Upson spoken in favor of the purge, one of those smart politicians would have said to J. Warren. "HOw about your friend Larry Lewis?"
 Hector T. Morse of Litchfield is out after the Republican nomina- ton as Judge of Probate in Litch- field county. We'll so is Ferris Turk ington of Morris and it looks very much like Huntington will get the nomination.
 As one scans the political picture in Litchfield county it seems hard to grant that the city of TOrring- ton will be given two important places on the Republican ticket. At present writing Thomas Wall ST. of that city practically has the congress siOnal nomination in his pocket, so to speak. However from the same city comes Ernest E. NOvey who is after the Republican nomination for High Sheriff. Figuring political ly, and along political lines, it seems the more popular one of these candidates becomes the less popular other will be. Both men are up- right, sincere conscientious men. They are hard workers and they are looking for the offices they have in mind with but one thought upper most in their minds,--tO serve the people to the best of their ability.
 Bill Johnson Thomaston's Silent" representative in the lower house of the General assembly in 1887 is anxious to get his party's (Repub- lican nomination again this year. There is considerable opposition to this plan however as you will short- ly find out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
EAST END MARKET
 HAS NIGHT CALLERS

Police were Investigating two breaks reported today by owners of a restaurant and market in the eastern section of the city. The breaks occurred sometime last night at the Flower Grill, $50 Walnut street, and at the Fulton market, z13 East Main street. The amount of loot obtained was not divulged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
State Compensations
 Here Second Largest
 Issued In Connecticut
Payments in State Since First of Year Exceed Six M lion Dollars Bridgeport With Largest Number
 of Unemployed Principal Beneficiary

Ranking second only to Bridge port in the tabulation of unemploy- ment benefits paid to the various communities of the state since Jan- uard 1, Waterbury has been bene- f1ted to the extent of compensation of $776,720.36 since January 1.
 Bridgeport has received over one million dollars. Hartford ranks third and New Haven fourth, which pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
r@<<<, &zY~>~% ESTABLISHED 1888
ESTABLISHED 1883

SpotIiehting A Few Of The HighIights In Our Misses Shop." White and maize summer hats $1.95-worth $2.5O.
 FIeeey pastel shades toppers-a topeoot with present and future. $14.75-formerIy $2O to $25.
 Glomorous posteI and medium shades long coat and short jacket suits $14.75 - formerly $17.75 to $25. < Long reefer model suits $24.75 -formerIy $30.
 "Stetson" glorious felt hats $500.
 Choice morrow widths shoes for women $2.95 and $3.95-for- merIy $6.75 to $8.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
HORSE, B. IGNORED

New Marlboro, Mass, CUP)- Sunshine, mare owned by John Bigford, has celebrated her 35th birthday by taking leisurely trip to nearby Mill River, Village. her birthplace, where huge birthday cake was waiting for her.