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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

Eome of the contenders in THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST are holding back their votes, 1t ap- pears. But that is not true of the supporters of Margaret Lemere and Anthony Borrelli, the leaders.
 No, Sir! Peggy and Tony are making a race of 1t this week when subscriptions to THE DEMOCRAT count for 500 votes each, instead of the usual POO votes.
 Peggy gained 2,500 votes today to lead Tony by 500, or 42,5o0 to 40,000 votes. They were tied yesterday at 10000 votes each.
 Exciting on Top
 , All of which makes the CONTEST very exciting for the leaders and for the observers, unquestionably Everyone likes to see good close race.
 / But what about the contenders who should be showing all of their strength right now when they can get 500 votes per subscription, in- stead of 200 votes It was a group of these contenders who urged that another bonus period be held. And now they're holding out, probably
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Church Schools Open
 Programs July 14th
Training Classes for Leaders and Teachers to Begin
 Tomorrow at First Congregational Parish

their summer vacation period.
 The program includes handwork, visits to points of interest, nature study, music, play-acting, and re- creation with games of various kinds. It is an interesting and con- structive program because 1t not only provides an interesting time for the children but also aids na- terially in character building.
 The schools this year will be in the following places: South Water bury at South Federated church; West Side Hill at West Side Hill church; Oakville at Oakville Union church; Waterville at Waterville Methodist church; Naugatuck at Naugatuck Methodist church; Pearl Street Neighborhodo at Pearl street Neighborhodo House, Central School at First Baptist church and Wolcott at Wolcott church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
PATR0LSQUALIFY
 IN SCOUTCRAFT
Honor Ratings Accorded Nine Troops-Awards
 Formally Presented

Awards to a number of patrols for scoutcraft and camping efficiency were announced yesterday by J. Milton Burrall, Jr., chairman of the camping and activities committee of Mattatuck council, Boy Scouts. Nine patrols were given honor rat ing, and 10 were given standard rating.
 The patrols gave their demon- strationS at weekend camporee at the new Mattatuck council camp site. To qualify for hnoor rating a patrol had to gain 100 points in scout advancement Then, at the camporee, the patrol had to secure another 100 points for achievement To win standard rating, a patrol had to secure 70 points or more.
 The patrols, their leaders, and their troops which received honor rating are as follows: Raccoon, Norman Charbonneau, leader, troop 13; Wolf patrol, Norman Baril, leader, troop 13; Tiger patrol, Jo- seph Ippolito, leader, troop 13; Pioneer patrol, Robert Walker, leader, troop 20; Hyena patrol, Weston Boyd leader, troop 2 of Stag Patrol, Robert Grant, leader, troop of Nauga- tuck; Indian patrol, Leonard Marchlewski, leader, troop 5 of Moose patrol, William Meire, leader, trop l of Woodbury; Wolf patrol. Albert Sherwood, lead CT, troop 1 of Woodbury.
 Patrols receiving a standard rat ing were the Flying Eagle patrol of troop 5, the Flaming Arrow, Eagle and Cobra patrols of troop 13; the Pine Tree and Flying Eagle patrols of troop g; the Silver Fox and Black Wolf patrols of troop II; the Silver Fox and Wolf patrols of troop 3.
 Special commendation was given the Panther and Mohawk Indian patrols of troop l, Cheshire, for reaching standard rating, though having been reorganized only a short time ago.
 Belgium Is boosting beer taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
MASCOLO FITTED
 BY ASSOCIATES
Head of We'll Known Bot ting Company HOnOred
 at Testimonial Dinner

A testimonial dinner to Emil Mas colo, president of the c. Mascolo Bottling Works, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Water bury firm, was attended by more than seventy-five employees and friends last night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire. MT. Mascolo, who has been active head of the East Main street bottling works since the death of his father, Camille Mascolo, the founder, was presented a gift by his associates.
 Atty. James E. Mcknight was toastmaster. Speakers include d Judge Edward Mascolo, Leon O. Wig cant, of Utica, N. Y, Rocco Diorio, William Cavanaugh, James Calvin, Thomas R. Hartigan, oamuel Carl son and Frank E. Beardsley.
 The committee included James J. Kelley, Joseph Trumfio, Josephine Rotella and Michael Panasci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

The Vacation Church schools un- der the Waterbury Council of Churches will start the 14th season July 11th, with eight centers in various sections of the city.
 There will be a Training School for Leaders and Teachers of these schools Thursday and Friday, June 9th and 10th at the First Church in Waterbury. These sessions will begin at 7:30 and terminate at 9:30. There will be three courses offered: Kindergarten, Miss Maude Dimmick and Mrs. J. M. Greason: primary, Mrs. Roland L. Lincoln; and Junior Intermediate, Mrs. Percival Dixon. The Vacation Church school committee would like all who expect to teach to be present at these sessions. There will also be an exhibition of books and handcraft suggestions for the schools.
 The Training School is held early so that there will be no conflict with the public school activities dur ing the latter part of the month and also in order to give the workers in each school time to develop their program within their own group af- ter they have had the benefit of the suggestions and materials off, fered by the teachers of the classes in this training school.
 Vacationi Church schools have two-fold function. They. are con- cerned with the greatest develop ment of every individuals capaci- ties in the direction of Christlike living. On the other hand they seek to build 6 society which will make possible abundant living on the part of everyone. The Vacation Church school is a most vital part of our religious education program. They endeavor to provide an at- mosphere of work, play and wor- ship for all children in all sec tions of the city during part of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

lived most of that time in this city.
 He is survived by his wife, Tessie; brother, George, both of Water- bury; seven nieces and four nephews
 The funeral will be held from the Deliniks funeral home, F Congress avenue, on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 COLASANTO-Mrs. Raffaela Col asanto, 70, widow of Nicola Cola santo of 293 South Leonard street died at St. Mary's hospital last even- ing. Mrs. Colasanto suffered a fall at her home yesterday which resulted in a fracture of the hip and the knee. The injuries how ever, were merely contributing fac tors in the death of the woman who had been ill for some time. Mrs. Colasanto was native of Italy but had been a resident of this city for B years.
 She is survived by four sons, Antonio, Salvatore and Raffaele, of Waterbury, and Joseph, of Providence, R. l.; two daughters, Mrs. Canio Coviello and Mrs. Michael Genova, of Waterbury; and two sisters, Mrs. Grazia Fa- vale, of Italy, and Mrs. Clemente Panza of Italy,
 The funeral will be held from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street on Saturday morning at time to be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home after l o'clock tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
OBITUARY

BURNS-Thomas F. Burns of 3. Eastwood avenue, died last evening at his home after brief illness. He was born in Waterbury, the sor of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Campion) Burns, and had been a resident of the east end for 2( years. He was an employe of the street department of the city o1 Waterbury for the past 25 years and was 8 communicant of the church of SS. Peter and Paul. He was also member of the Holy Name society of that church.
 He is survived by one sister Catherine Burns of this city; one niece, Anna Burns; three nephews Peter, John and Joseph Burns, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock to SS. Peter and Paul's church where solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g o'clock Burial vii lbe in new St. JoSeph's $ cemetery.
 DIsIMONE-silvestro\ Disimone 69, 8 Chase Park avenue, died late yesterday afternoon at Waterbury hospital where he had been taken after lingering illness. He was a native of Italy, coming to this coun- try 26 years ago. He had made his home in this city for the past 24 years, having retired as shop hand some years ago.
 Besides his wife, Josephine, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Peter Avoletta; three sons, Ernest, with whom he made his home, also Ar thur and Carmen, all of Waterbury; and a brother, Anthony of Brook lyn, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes avenue on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes Church where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g O. clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 CONSIDINE - M rs Margaret Hayes Considine. widow of John J. Considine, died last evening at her home, 61 Barber street, Torrington.
 She is survived by two daughter, Margaret Considine and Mrs. Charles Drumm of Torrington; and one brother, M. T. Hayes of New ton terrace, this city.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Francis church in Torrington. where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o. clock. Burial will be in old St. Francis cemetery, Torrington.
 MAIAUSKAS-John J. Maiaus- kas, AT, of 110 Congress avenue, died suddenly yesterday morning at his home. Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, medical examiner, said death was due to a heart attack. He was a native of Lithuania, coming to the United States 30 years ago. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
SCHOLARSHIP FOR
 MISS CESENEISER
Waterbury Girl Wins Trustees Award at
 School of Pharmacy
Special to The Democrat)

New Haven, June 8-The trustees scholarship, free tuition for the senior year to the member of the junior class with the highest general average for the first three years, was awarded to Miss Edna Gesen- eiser of Waterbury, graduate of Wilby high school, at commence ment exercises of the Connecticut College of Pharmacy last evening at Sprague Memorial Hall.
 The exercises marked the eleventh anniversary of the graduation of the first class to receive degrees at the local institution.
 Myles A. Mccarthy of Waterbury was one of the 17 students recipient of degree of bachelor of science in pharmacy.
 A feature of the evening was the award of an honorary degree Of Doctor of Pharmacy to Hugh P. Beirne of New Haven. MT. Beirne has served for many years on the State Pharmacy Commission as its secretary and is nationally known in pharmaceutical circles. He is the chairman of the executive commit tee of the National Association of Retail Druggists.
 The call notes of the cassoWary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
FUNERALS

The funeral of Theophile J. Clem- ent will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Fairfax, Vt.
 The funeral of Mrs. Lucia Gual- teri will be held tomorrow morn ing at 8:45 o'clock from the home, 1923 East Main street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Vito D. Lucia will be held tomorrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home, AZ Spring street. to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where requiem high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. Johns Roman Catholic cemetery, Stamford.
 Funeral services for Perry Rob- ert Jenner were held yesterday af- ternoon at the home of his parents, Kenneth and Mary (Durbin) Jen- her, Madison street. Rev. William Brewster, of St. Johns Episcopal church, off1ciated. Burial was in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck.
 The funeral of Miss Josephine Scanlon was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home, 24 Ar Dor street, to St. Francis Xavier's church, where sol.snn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. David O'Keefe assisted by Rev. John McTeague and Rev. Charles Brennan. Rev. Raymond Kennedy of Middlebury was seated in the sanctuary. A musical pro- gram was rendered by Professor Robert Birt with Mrs. Helen Cuddy as soloist. Burial was in the fam fly plot in old St. Joseph's ceme- tery, with committal services by Fathers McTeague and Heating. The pallbearerS were: Dr. Raymond Quinn, Dr. Bernard O'Hara, Morti- mer Connor, William P. O'Donnell, James Calvin and Gerald Hanlon.
 The funeral of James J. Galligan was held this morning at 8:l5 o. clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street to the Blessed Sacrament church, where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. F. J. Bar rett assisted by Rev. Edward L. Nor rison and Rev. Joseph N. Murphy. Burial was in new St. Josephs ceme- tery with committal services by Father Murphy. The pallbearers were: T. A. Maxwell, Edward J. Foley, Joseph Medford, John D. Car ney, Louis Dahl and T. A. Shannon.
 The funeral of Michael Magaldi was held this morning at 8:15 o. clock from the home 638 Wilson street to Our Lady of Mount Car mel church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

o'clock by Rev. Patrick W. Flynn assisted by Rev. Dennis Biararelli and Rev. John Connor. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery. The pallbearers were: Mi- chael, Louis, John and Domenic Ma galdi, Rainolds and John Lago, all grandsons of the deceased.
 The funeral of Mrs. Rosa Cesare was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:45 o'clock by Rev. Dennis J. Biarra- relli. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. The honorary pallbearers, members of the Holy Rosary society, were: Mrs. John Perretta, Mrs. An- thony DiMaria, Mrs. Armenia Pas- cucci, Mrs. Coi1cetto Formico, Mrs Gelsomino Detrone and Mrs. Ima- culata Raina. The pallbearers were John De Benedict, Charles Di- Rienzo, Felix Marchitella, Angelo Mistero, John Viola and Ralph DelliBemieri.
 The funeral of Edward Zielski was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Deliniks funeral home, F Congress avenue, to St. Stanislaus church, where solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Walter Siehacki. A musical program was rendered by the or ganist with Mrs. Mary Splettstocher as soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Seracki. The pallbearers were: Henry Racki, Michael Kom- pienski, Martin and Paul Maburski and Frank and Chester Burlinski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

Worcester, Mass, June 8. tUP) Three college presidents, a tire manufacturer and an editor were awarded honorary degrees at Holy Cross colleges 89th commence ment today.
 Honorary doctOrates of laws went to Monsignor. Francis w. Walsh, president of New Rochelle college; Very Rev. Robert l. Gan non, S. J., president of Fordham university; Very Rev. William J. McGarry, s. J.. president of Bos- ton college, and William F. O'Neil, president of the General Tire Co.,, Akron, o. An honorary doctorate of letters was given Richard A. Reid of Augusta, Ga, editor and publisher of the Bulletin.
 Degrees in course were awarded 249 seniors. Five advanced degrees were presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
CRANES NESTS IN TREES

Conneaut, O.-UP)-A colonly of crane inhabits Jumbo Woods, marshland IS miles southwest of Conneaut. Within 8 radius of 100 feet there are IA crane nests cradled in the topmost branches of tall trees. The nests ar raugh basket like structures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

DI SIMONE--In this city. June 7th. 1938, Sllvestro DiSimone. of 8 Chase Park Ave. Funeral Friday morn- ing, at 8:15 o'clock. from LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Ave-, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Bur ial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

MAIA this city, June 7th, 1888, John J. Maiauskas, of no Con- gross Ave. Funeral Friday morn ing, at 8:30 o'clock, from Deliniks Funeral Home. 17 Congress Ave, to St. Joseph's Church. Burial in cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

this city, June 7th. 1888, Mrs. Raffaela Colasanto. of 293 South Leonard St. Funeral Saturday, time and arrangements later, from Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
DIED

BURNS--In this city, June 7th, 193S,, Thomas F. Burns, of 32 East ing, at S:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St. to. SS. Peter and Paul Church Burial in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

The call notes of the cassowary can be heard two miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

Belgium Is boosting beer taxes. nearly 5000, 100000 acres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

The funeral of Michael Magaldi was held this morning at 8:l5 o. clock from the home 638 Wilson street to Our Lady of Mount Car mel church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-03
Negro Judge
Sits In Grand
Rapids Court
Second Jurist To
Sit In Courts
OF Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS Judge Edmond
G. white crossed breach OF more
han thirty-flve years when be
presided as Judge here November
%. H vas hearing the case o;
John Henry Smith charged WITH
''assau., TO .nrlc, great bodily
harm" less than the crime 0; muir
der.
The las. coiored Judge 70 Sit IN
Michigan court was the late p
Augustus Straker who Was elected
circuit court commissioner in 1892
serving until 1926
Judge White Is one ., the JUS
ices Of Yates township Lake coun-
y, and held his court for the above
examination in the Lake county cir
cut court.
Attorney Floyd n skinner. ~
Grand Rapids, represented spith,
while the state was represented BY
County Prosecutor Allan LIdke.
After the testimony Of witnesses
had been submitted, the prosecutor
moved FOR the defendants dismis-
sal. The motion was granted b.
Judge White.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-03
Denver Hotels Bar
Two Colored Writers

DENVER lamp Thirteen Dem
yer hotels, the leading ones in the
city, refused all requests OF the
Film and Book clubs reception
committee for Accommodations for
the noted writer's. Langston Hughes
and Arna Bontemps. who visited
Denver last week on their trans
continental lecture todr, en- route
10 Los Angeles where they are 10
lecture at Hollywood High school.
Jefferson High school and other
educational centers In South
ern California.
Mr.. Hughes and Mr.. Bontemps
are lecturing under the auspices
Of the Library and Text Book Sec
ton OF the Los Angeles Board OF
Education, under provisions OF a
fund established by the Fillipa Pol
la foundation. In Denver they
spoke al the Women's club for the
Film and Book club, and were en-
tertaIned by the World Poetry un-
Ion at the women's Press club.
The Omega Psi Phi fraternity gave
a smoker for Langston Hughes.
The writers we're also feted by
numerous other literary and chic
groups. including the Coterie club,
one OF Denver's oldest organiEa-
tons OF colored women. They
were guests the Glenarm Branch
YMCA whose secretary "a Leon
Stewart. Both writer's were In
terviewed over Station KOA OF the
National Broadcasting company.
Anna Bontomps being guest OF hon.
or for the weekly library hour de-
voted 70 childrens books. and
Langston Hughes for a literary
Interview preceding their joint lee
ture.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-03
Colored Are Barred
From Canal Zone Spy
Trial As Veniremen

CRIsTOBAL, Canal Zone by E. |
j. Jameson for AMP - Negroes
who have never been charged with
sedition far less espionage on the
Canal Zone Will not be permitted
TO enter the Cristobal courtroom
on December when the case of
Hans Heinrich Schackow, one OF the
four alleged Nail spies arrested
last month. comes up for trial.
Schackow was arrested with Gil
bert Wilhelm Groos. Ingeborg
Waltraunt Gutmann, n woman, and
Ernst Robert Edward Kuhrig on
the Fort Randolp Army reservs-
ton. making pictures OF the ma
'ional defense at Caleta Point.
Shackow, who admitted in pre-
liminary hearing that he alone was
responsible for the taking OF the
pictures OF the military fortified
tons, requested separate trial
through his attorney. DR.. c.
Fairman, who is also appearing 70
the other three accused. The hea
ing has been set for the mornir
OF December Z.
In the meantime. Defendar
Schackow is being held in Jail III
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-03
AKA Sorors Honor
Initiates At Banquet

The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
honored Mrs. Fanette Norris and
Miss EIoise Proctor, two newly
initiated sorors. at a gala banquet
at the y ". c. A.. last Tuesday
evening
The long table was decorated
with lovely trailing Ivy plants.
placed near gracefully tapered pink
candles which stood at either end.
The delicious luncheon OF chicken
salad, with all the trimmings. was
carried ont In the sorority colors.
even the cake and Ice cream which
took on a pink and green hue.
XXI chapter presented the two
new sorors with Ivy plants IN little
pottery bowls. and delicate cor
sages, delicately beribboned.
Mrs. Norris and Miss Proctor
are both teachers in the Detroit
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-03
Georgia Man
Faces Federal.
Fugitive Law
Charged With
Killing His
Stepbrother

The second attenp, within nine
months 70 have aflgitive returned
% a southera state under The Fed
eral Fugitive ac,. was made ss;ur-
day when Jesse Johnson. IS years
old q sis Eas, Garfield avenue.
was a-ra!grec on fugitive war
rant before J Stanley Hurd. United
states Con missioner.
The ers. a.,enpt to be made 10
Detroi. occarec las; MAY when the
state O; Mississippi sought to have
washington ard Josie Ellis return
ed under he Federal Law 20 face =
murder charge.
through sis attorney Harry
p.iskow Joanson demanded IN ex-
animation shIch commissioner
H1rd set for December 10. Bond
was placed al $4,000.
JoA nson ischarged with the nur-
de- 3. s.ght-year-o'd James Evans,
hi- s'epbro;her near warren;on.
ca u 1926 wi,nessos from savan-
nah Will D. psesen, a. the exani-
nation TO Identify Johnson II was
said.
The s,a.e o: Georgia charges
IA, Johrson pushed young Evans
%, log. causing TIE boy 70 fall
into a creek whore he drowned.
The safe charges The motive was
r cosec; Insurance.
Attorney Pl!skow said SATURDAY
.aa, Evans had fallen on the log.
George Johnson father Of Jesse
and Fcres, Ivy were Indicted With
ne defendant for The murder and
tried 4 Oc.cber 1887. They were
convicted and sentenced % lie
emf n prison. The case was ap-
oTled % The Georgia supreme
rSurt and new trial was granted
], was brought or' that Jesse
Ans Bis .a'her had come 70 Detroit
before hey lad bee,l indicted. They
were 'aksr back. Immediately after
he Georgia supreme cour, had
granted a rev rial Jesse and bis
sa'her let' again
Jesse was arrested OF the charge
As, summer and returned 20 Geor-
GA ~, escaped and came back to
i)s'r9.' after spending some time
X Indiana. He vas arrested By De-
'ectsyss A.bert PITTS and Hender-
~ Turpir.
Tae father charges that the pre-
sent trouble Is The result OF talk
~nich vas provoked by the mother
= the child who had been living
Win George Johnson.