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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
Billy" Bnckel Former Policeman's Death Recalls Old Time Gatherings of Irish and German Residents Joined Police Department in 1884.
Sergeant Bannon paced in front

Sergeant Ramon paced in front and as he trodded the railroad ties, the detail kept in the rear, and watched. Each man had gun in hand; the robbers were spotted, cornered and returned to the Wa terbury police headquarters. So on Feb. IA, 1889, Billy Brickel and the rest of the squad walked before the police board. and were commended for their meritorious act. That's the kind of a cop Billy Brickel was ill his day as a pa trolman.
 Famous Sprinter
 Run, no one in the department could sprint, like him, not even his own brother, Johnny, an ath- lete of recognized ability.
 Each of the BrickelS was known for his aesthetic taste. And Johnny kept it up right to the end of his days as a policeman. Billy was taller than his brother. wiry and carried himself in a way that attracted attention. His uniform fitted him snugly and was worn with a swing of the mili- tary type. The policeman of his time had to have three changes of clothing, the heavy winter over coat, the summer or blouse uni form, and dress coat worn in the spring and the fall, and also upon any and all occasions when the police were on parade. The old fashioned dome" helmet. black for spring and fall, and gray for summer, with cap that covered the ears and face for witner, made up the official headgear of the department. The pay was $2.75 per day, not bad for that period in life.
 Resigns in '95
 Billy Brickel resigned from the department on November 5, 1895. There are many of the young of today who never saw him in uni- form, but the boy of the nineties, who occasionally got a chase for sliding, or hanging around street corner, like many of us Out East did, remember Billy Brickel for his fleetness, and his kindness toward the kids" he caught for indulging in custom that the law permits today, but which was out laWed then. Just think of it, in the Nineties. you were likely to be arrested if you coasted down Vol colt road or, any of the side streets.
 Cops used to arrest in the old days, don't forget that. The an- naul toll amounted to about 1.500, for all sorts of crime and mis- demeanors. Night walking was an offense then, as the record shows there were two arrests in 1889 for this violation, although we do not know just what consti- tuted a crime of this nature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
BIBLE PRESENTED
 JEWISH VETERANS
Mrs Hilda Fannick HonOrs Post Bearing Late
 Sons Name

Tn memory of David Fannick, after whom David Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans, was named, members of his family last night presented a Bible to the post and auxiliary at a joint meeting at Roosevelt hall. The attendance at the gathering was the largest in the history of the local JWV.
 The presentation was made by Mrs. Hilda Fannick, gold star mother, and by three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Lubov of New Haven, Mrs. Mollie Diamond of New York city, and Mrs. Frank Johnson of this city.
 The principal address was given by Rabbi William P. Greenfield. Other speakers were Mrs. Ethel Jacobs, national auxiliary conduct ress; Past Commander William Schneer of this city; Past Command CT Meyer Lubov of New Haven; Mrs. Fannie Olinsky, president of the
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New Haven auxiliary; and Mrs, Cllippi, Brewer of New Haven.
 Mrs. Mollie Fidler, president of the Fannick post auxiliary, present. ed Mrs. Fannick with a bouquet.
 The joint gathering last night was so successful that similar events will be held following the second meeting of the post and, auxiliary each month. A bridge has been ar ranged for March 20, the proceeds to be used to buy gifts for local war veterans at the government hospital at Newington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
CONSTABLE FILES
 DIVORCE ACTION
Question of AlimOny Be- fore Judge McEvOy in
 Superior Court Today

Constable Liberty Gardo of Ok ford testified in superior court today that while he lived with his wife he turned in every cent of his earn ings. They were married September 16, 1884 and parted four months later.
 Suggests Settlement
 Constable Gardo has instituted di- vorce proceedings against his wife. The hearing this morning was on the question of alimony pending trial of the suit, and allowance of counsel fees to Mrs. Gardo, who lives in Oakville. Judge McEvoy re- served decision, after commenting that the litigants looked like intelli- gent people, and suggesting that they might be able to settle their dif1culties.
 Mrs. Gardo said that for the past couple of weeks she has earned $2250, but alleged that she owed her mother $580 for back board dur ing the time she was separated from her husband. Constable Gardo said his only savings consisted Of Sl80 which he needed for counsel fees.
 $50 Recommended
 Judge Frank P. McEvoy in su- perior court today ordered Joseph Lombardo to pay Joyce Lombardo $50 before trial of his divorce ac- tion against her.
 Decision was reserved in the ap- plication of Helen DiAmbrisi Basile tor alimony pending trial of her di- vorce action against Luigi Basile. She also seeks support for her four children.
 Albert Drainville was ordered to pay $50 to Frances White Drainville, as fees for counsel to defend the di- vorce action he has instituted against her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
fOR DEMOCRAT WANT ADS DIAL 4.2l2l

night are the Mother and Son Banquet and the annual Colum- bian Squire Minstrel Revue.
 Committee chairmen are re- quested to bring in reports to- night, as it is planned to name new committees for the period ending June 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
Columbian Souires

Registration of members of Michael Nc Givney Circle, 124, Co., lumbian Squires, for spring and early summer activities will take place tonight during the regular meeting of the circle in the Co., lumbus Club, 79 North Main street.
 Chief Squire Gregory Gilmar- tin requests that all members be present promptly as the meeting is scheduled to start at SIS.
 Among the several activities for which plans will be outlined to-
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Naomi Chapter

Naomi chapter, Order of East Star, initiated a class of candi- dates at special meeting last night at Masonic temple with special music by the Naomi quar- tet, comprising MT. and Mrs. Will bur Allen, Mrs. Clarence Brown Harold Seymour, and MT. and Mrs. Rudolph FOlgmarln presiding. The annual meeting and election of of ficers will be held Tuesday night.
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president will be in charge and plans will be further discussed for the clubs 8th birthday party, March 2, at ForesterS' hall.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Junior auxiliary, will hold Colonial party tonight at Fraternity hall at 7:30 o'clock. Each member may bring girl friend, and all are requested to be in costume. Mrs. Clifford Northrop will be ill charge.
 A special bowling match was held Wednesday night at the Waterville alleys between the Benrus Watch girls and the Waterville girls. The results showed the local team SCOT ing two strings, while the Benrus Girls took one string and N. Cone of that team held high single of 11q
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Refreshments last night were in charge of Mrs. Charles Engler.
HarmOny Lodge

Harmony lodge of Masons held "get-acquainted" dinner last night at Temple hall for members and guests with Rev. Matthew G. Had den, pastor of Mill Plain Union church, as speaker, and Frederick Troske, master of the lodge, as toastmaster. An entertainment fol- lowed with card games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25

Battersea, England, has decided that city employees may have leave of absence with pay to attend the funeral of a wife, husband, child, father, mother, brother, sister, but not of uncle, aunt, cousin or grand mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25

For the first time in 27 years the family of MT. and Mrs. Reginald Atkins dined together in Glasgow, Scotland, sons Eric and Leslie hav- ing travelled from Winnipeg and Chicago respectively and daughters Muriel and Marjofie from Italy and Bombay.
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.encampment, odd Fellows, at Odd Fellows hall. The royal purple de- gree will be conferred March 24 and March g, the golden rule de- gree will be exemplifled at Nauga- tuck.
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Full Weather Report

Connecticut-Fair tonight. Satur- day partly cloudy with rising tenn perature.
 Boston, Feb. 25-(UP)-Weather
 forecast:
 Rhode Island and AIassachuse tts-- Fat. tonight Saturday partly cloudy and rising temperatures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
Visit Candy Factory

Approximately twenty-five Girl Scouts, belonging to Troup 5, of the First Baptist church of Waterbury, viisted the Peter Paul Candy Com pany, in Naugatuck, on Washing tons Birthday. under the leadership of Miss Florence Turnbull.
 A bus was chartered and upon arriving at the factory. the girls were guided through the entire plant. The excursion was made much more interesting. because of the fact that many samples of can- dy were passed out as they pro- gressed from one department to an- other.
 Local scouts, who made the trip were; Helen Wilson, Priscilla Hen chel. Ann Norman and Beverly Ncgthrop.
 The first meeting of the Brownies took place yesterday ill Miss Ca sey's room at Sprague school, when Mrs. Neil Bradley took charge. Thirty girls attended and due to the large number wishing to join, it was decided to form two groups, one for girls ranging from seven to eight years, and the other for girls nine and ten years of age.
 The Children of Mary society of St. Michaels church held a card party Wednesday night in the Par iSh hall which was we'll attended. The door prize was won by Miss Margaret Cosgriff, and a prize cake was awarded to Mrs. William Hea- ney.
 The society will hold meeting Tuesday night in the Parish hall at 7:39 o'clock.
 Birthday Party
 The Fairmount Community club will hold regular meeting Tues day night, March 1st, at Fraternity hall. 8 o'clock. Raymond Palmer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25

Pleading guilty to manslaughter in the butcher-knife staying of her father, Dorothy Schaefer, above, 17-year- old Jersey City, choir singer, threw herself on the mercy of the court. After hearing nearly forty witnesses, including her minister, fellow church mem- bers and even the dead mans parents, testify for her, the judge suspended sentence and paroled her.
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AnSantawae
 A class of candidates received the Golden Rule degree at the meeting last night of Ansantawae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
Frdterndf Neus
Unica Chapter

OHAN0 OAA0ROCA
 Unica chapter will hold its an- nual dinner dance April 2S at Waverly inn, it was announced at the meeting last night at Speed well hall. The chapter will inaug- urate a membership campaign shortly and 8 social program will follow the next meeting, March 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
S00TMES > HEALS &E CLEARS

what you have tried. or how long you may have had this condition, get jar of MEDREX OINTMENT. try 1t for just days-if you are not entirely satisfied with the results-return the jar and get your money back. Start today, Clear up your skin. Get Medrex. MEDREX OINTMENT b successful because 1t penetrates be- Approved low the surface of the by Good skin dissolves all waste House. and poisonous matter. keeping . ~ ~ M @ Ua - - uM - - GB
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Birthday Party

bITINUdy KdEIy
 The Fairmount Community club will hold a regular meeting Tues day night, March 1st, at Fraternity hall. 8 o'clock. Raymond Palmer,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14
SUBMITS REPORTS
ON CHOLORINATORS
DR.. Godfrey Urges Opera
ton of Two at Wig
wan Reservoir

The board Of works voted last
night to ask the Office of the city
engineer to determine the cost OF
fixing two chlorinators at the Wig
wan reservoir so that they can care
for daily supplies of water. DR.. Ed
ward j. Godfrey, health officer, re-
ported that the present chlorinating
service was inadequate.
DR.. Godfrey reported that both
chlorinators are needed now to pur-
lily the water, whereas the use of
only one should be necessary. A
communication was read from the
state department of health.
The board approved transfers OF
funds totalling $4,000 In the street
department budget. The transfers
are needed to balance the depart
ment budget for the remainder Of
the current year.
Installation Of water mains on the
following nine streets by the WPA
was approved: Meriden road, Scott
road, Gaylord drive, Lee street,
Wayland avenue, Collins street, Nor
ris street, Berkeley street, Chase
parkway, Geddes terrace, Stephana
lane.
The street committee submitted a
recommendation that Bunker Hill
avenue, from Coniston avenue to
Newton terrace, be widened. Plans
for a sewer on Clairmount avenue
were discussed.
A total of $47,747.07 in water rent
receipts for the month was reported
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14

Saturday, September II, the varsity
will play the Gilbert High school
of Winsted at Litchfleld.
Five men who were on the regular
team last year will play on the
varsity this year. They include Jack
Erickson, Greenman, Waselewski,
Perry and Machnich. The lineup
announced by Coach Valmer j. Col
try follows: Center, Thomas Rem
son of Norwalk; guard, Joseph Bed
narz of Hartford and Ralph Haw-
ley Of Middletown; tackle, Jack
Erickson of New Britain and Allen
Greenman of Hartford; end, Alex
Waselewski Of Hartford and Edwin
Minor of Norwich; left halfback,
Matthew Stevenson; right halfback,
Frank Perry Of Norwich; fullback
Andrew Bro Of Bridgeport; and
quarterback, George Machnich OF
Waterbury. Substitutes: Edward
Ignotis of Oakville, Ray Mutter OF
Waterbury, Clifford Martell, Edward
Mignogna, Robert Erickson Of New
Britain, Albert Britto Of South Nor
walk, John Parauka Of Bridgeport
William Taylor Of Willimantic, Ross
Stevenson. Louis 5alcito Of Wat
terbury and John McNulty Of
Bridgeport.
The schedule Of games includes;
Sept. II, Gilbert High school Of
Winsted, at Litchfield, Sept. "a
William H. Hall High school Of
West Hartford, at West Hartford
october /. Hopkins Grammar school
Of New Haven, at New Haven;
october 8, Springfield Trade school
at Litchfleld; October 10, Cheshire
Academy, Junior Varsity, ct Che
shire; October 26, New Britain
Teachers College, Junior Varsity. at
New Britain; November 2, Taft
School, Junior Varsity, at Water
town; November s, lakewood school
Of Poughkeepsie, N. X, at Litch-
field; November IL, Children's VIII
lage Of Bobbs Ferry, N. X, at Dobbs
Ferry.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14

National Retail Week in which
Waterbury's leading merchants will
participate next week has caught on
all over the country and list Of
the cities which will take part In
the event looks like an atlas Of
the United States.
The big event Is a rnarshalling Of
retailers throughout the country
who have millions Of dollars invest
ed in every city in every state In
the union. It will be q true demon
stration Of the confidence these men
with money have in the future. A
recent survey conducted nationally
Of retailers showed approximately
98% looked for an improvement In
business In September, october and
November and now the big drive Is
on which will quicken the activity.
In naming the factors they believe
will contribute to the expansion Of
business generally this fall, the
merchants apparently considered
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14

NOT PHASED
BY NAME CALLING
But within q few weeks, reports to
other candidates indicated that
ODaniel was getting as good grip
on the voters as he had on the
passers Of biscuits. After all, they
were the same people.
The fact that he hadn't paid his
poll tax was dug up; he was ac-
cused of being a "carpetbagger" and
an "itinerant Yankee" After all, he
had only been 10 years in Texas.
O'Daniel met both attacks. He
sang the glories of the Alamo, and
turned the poll-tax thrust by say
ing chat "he was so fed up with
the professional politicians, that
he hadn't intended to vote at ALL"
Professional politicians, with
their ears to the ground, began
to hear a distant rumble as the
weeks passed - 1t was the O'Dan-
lei sound truck beating up the
bushes in far parts Of the state.
Most unorthodox of all, ODan-
lei was making his listeners pay
for the privilege of listen to his
show, taking collections at each
street meeting in little barrels
labeled Flour, not Pork" At one
meeting he ostentatiously refused
$40 bill found in the barrel,
and made the donor take back $40
in change. That's all we want
from any one contributor" ODan-
lei cried. Big-city politicians swoon-
ed.
With his sons plink-plunking
away in the Hillbilly Band and his
comedy daughter taking up collec-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14
Retailers Anticipate
Business Improvement
National Retail Week Endorsed By Waterbury Mer-
chants as Occasion to Express Public's Confidence

federal spending lending" program
q prime element, for more than 70%
Of those replying said they felt gov
eminent "pump-priming" would be
q major factor in the upturn. Some
36% Of the retailers mentioned the
increase In consumer and business
confidence as an omen Of better
business this fall. Bumper crops
were heraled by 800 Of the store
men, particularly those In the mid
die west, south and northwest, as
favoring business gains during the
autumn months. More than $50
Of the retailers in the survey cited
the low state Of inventories as cause
for business improvement. Other
factors named as likely to speed the
upturn included: present increases
In employment and factory produce
ton; bullish sentiment in the stock
market with Its beneficial reaction
on the public mind; present low
prices which are conductive to buy
ing: the aid which declining sales
totals last fall will give to a COM
parison Of improving sales this fall;
O consumer market greatly In need
Of replenishment; idle capital ready
to go to work; advance in steel
productionl gains in building In
many sections Of the country; the
success Of local sales campaign;
pickup in raw goods markets.
The public should remember that
an invitation has been extended by
leading participating stores to, visit
their establishments next week
whether they intend to buy or not.
National Retail Week starts next
Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14
POPULAR SOPRANO
WITH WPA GROUP
SO-Piece Orchestra in Sea-
sons Final Concert To.
morrow Night

Thea d,Acquin, soprano, will be
guest soloist with the Bridgeport
Symphony Orchestra, unit Of the
WPA Federal Music Project, when
that eighty-piece organization pre-
sents its closing cncert Of the sum-
mer season tomorrow night at Sea-
side Park, Bridgeport. The orches-
ira will be directed by Frank Foti.
Beginning at eight o'clock, the
program will include two arias,
"Ritorna vincitor" (Return Victor
ious) from Verdis opera aida" and
I'll est doux, II est ben" from Mas
senet's opera 'Herodiade", by the
guest artist.
Orchestral selections will comprise
the overture to Norma (BellinD |;
Tschaikowsky's Fifth symphony;
the Capriccio .Espagnole Of Rimsky-
Korsakoff; Massenet's overture to
"Phedre"; the march from Aida"
(VerdD; Johann Strauss Artists
Life waltz, and by special request
the amusing modern composition,
1.-THE Three Bears" by Eric Coates, q
musical version Of the well known
nursery tale appealing alike to
young and old.
Thea d'Acquin has had q series Of
successful appearances on the con-
tinent, appearing In the great Euro
pean opera centers. Press critics
comment both on her acting and ON
her voice, which Is described as
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14

lions, ODaniel swept through
town after town, not neglecting to
put In a little plug for his -four
from time to time.
KNEW
THE ANSWERS
The opposition grew desperate In
the effort to keep bunch Of
clowns and wildmen out of the state
capital" and jeered "this Kansas
political hitch-hiker who is trying
to thumb ride on a -four sack into
the governors Office" They dug UP
the failure Of the Independent Mill
ing Company in Kansas. O,Daniel's
response was a broadcast from
Kingman, Kans., to Texas, In which
prominent citizens Of bingham
highly commended their newly
prominent "favorite son."
The O'Daniel family, surrounded
by a few friends and seven cases Of
cold soda pop, awaited first returns
on the night of the primary. It was
soon over, the greatest Texas poll
teal triumph since that of Jim Fer
guson in 1914. O'Daniel was running
up more votes than all Of the II
other candidates combined.
FEW DOUBT
HIS SINCERITY
Chastened politicians, obscure
country Texans, and jobbers seeking
immediate delivery Of carloads Of
-four view with each other for the
ear Of the successful candidate.
Anything can be run with the Ten
Commandments" he said laconically
when asked how he proposed to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14
SALES MEAN JOBS
POPULAR SLOGAN
S. N. E. Ice Company to
Pay Employees With
Silver Dollars

During the month Of September,
the Southern New England Ice Com
pany Of Waterbury, continuing its
new methods and ideas In coopera-
ton with the National Sales cam
paign, which has adopted as its
slogan, "Sales Mean Jobs, will pay
Its vast army Of employees with sill.
yer dollars instead Of the customary
checks. The method Of paying has
been adopted to draw attention to
the large number Of people employed
with the company, and also to iden-
tify ice company employees with
the trades people In Waterbury and
throughout the state OF Connecticut.
The 8. N. Z. Ice Co. employee will
be readily recognized by paying his
bills with the big silver cartwheels
instead Of ordinary folding money"
In accordance with the Southern
New England plan Of keeping up
with the modern trend, new once
equipment has been recently In.
stalled, and negotiations are under
way for the purchase Of q fleet OF
new trucks.
Silver dollars will flood Waterbury
and other towns In this state dur
Ing September, as thousands OF the
bright silver coins will help 10 in.
crease currency circulation. The
company, In addition to being In the
Ice and Ice refrigeration business,
also handles heating oils and Silent
Glow oil burners.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14

Two hangs. two bears The fall bear season
opened at Metagama Ontario Canada the other day.
with bang-n fact with two bangs which netted two
bears Bill Root son of Prof. William T. Root OF Pitts
burgh left camp with his guide Ed Sawyer to hunt bear
Less than mile from camp they encountered four OF
them feeding in BURBERRY patch. Before they couo
escape two of them fell to the hunters aim Before the
hunter left Metagama in the morning his father slyy
suggested "Bring the two hides in here tonight Bill"
1t was long paddle down from camp, and some time
after dark when the heavily laden arrived but Bill
only reported to his parent with the days game There
were many signs of wolves near camp and the nunter
plans to do wolf hunting soon Big game is reported
plentiful hereabouts this season. Mr. and Mrs D. E.
Lnedmann of Cincinnati recently saw three moose and
three bears from their camp porch Mr. and Mrs Dick
Puer of Pittsburgh got closeup coored movies OF nine
moose and Mr. and Mrs Harvey Scribner of Chicago saw
three moose and four bears in one day on short trip
from their fishing camp.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-14
ROTARY CLUBS In
ANNUAL CONCLAVE

Next Tuesdays meeting of the
waterbury Rotary Club will be held
at the Country Club Of Waterbury.
Members will play golf before and
after the luncheon.
At yesterdays meeting Frontiers
Of the Future, a moving picture,
was shown by Philip Rozelle, of the
public relations department of Cen
eral Motors.
The fall conclave of state Rotary
clubs will be held Friday, Saturday
and Sunday at the Hotel Griswold,
Gorton.