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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-07-08

went on and on monotonOuSly-aS, Cne
wears before, Keith had sometimes
laughed with her, in that spring when
thew felt carefree and young together.
that spring that seemed so long ago.
One of them would have suggested
a weekend "to settle things" The
other would have jumped at the idea,
and helped with arranging details.
She thought: Nothing will be set
tied for either of them ever really.
They're that sort. It makes them
much more glamorous than people
like me, who do the practicable. The
only wonder, I suppose, is that some
thing like this has not happened to
them, long before"
She made herself finish dressing
with attention, as though the effect
she might produce was important. A
black silk frock with wide ruffles of
white at throat and wrist, her silver
fox cape, for the day was cool-a
small black straw hat from Paris.
She remembered, as she picked up the
cape, the one Felicia had that was Like
it. and wished she'd chosen some 9TH
er costume. Why she wished that, she
couldn't tell, except that remembered
phrases of that letter began to hurt
her, acutely. They seemed so pat
ronizing, as if she were a child who
must be considered for her non-com-
prehension of the behavior of adults.
Gilbert knocked at the door.
"Ready, Denise. The cars wait
ing"
Gall ready" She hesitated, looking
at his tall, wide-shouldered, lean fig
ure, his dark eyes that were so trou-
bled when they rested on her, and ne
didn't think she was noticing
She did not love him. There were
moments, as now, when she wondered
why she did not, when she admitted
to herself that he was stronger, surer,
steadier than Keith, to whom shed
given her heart. But-her heart was
given: and, it seemed, permanently
She could see Keith with detachment
sometimes now; she could judge him
even ruthlessly; but she could moi
''get over" him, as people were sup
posed to get over things.
Gilbert said: "a ruble for YOU
thoughts, Denise"
GAIL mixed up. couldn't sort then
out" Then she answered that vagu
ely troubled look on his face, deliber
ately, because though she did not love
him, and might never love him, she
would never any more cause him un
necessary anxiety by any small con
) cealment:
"I had letter from Felicia, Gilbert
She said it was confidential, but ma
turally she didn't mean concerning
you. Won't you read it?"
She took the scattered sheets from
her bureau and handed them to him
He gave her rapid glance, surprised
pleased perhaps. She could not b
sure.
He stood by the window reading
When he was finished he said
Thanks for letting me see it," an
5 nothing else.
In the car on the way to the MI
4 scum of Modern French Painting, h
I said: 81 cabled your mother and faith
e er to bring Felicia to England as 500
esas they felt she was able. Would 70,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-07-08

He said: Darling, you don't have
any hardness in you, do you?"
"I'm not sure, Gilbert. know I'm
very childish and uncertain. 1t must
be boring to you, sometimes"
mo; you're only inexperienced, a
trifle too sensitive, rather too deter
mined that life must match your con-
cept of it. It's seldom that life match
es anyone's concepts"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-07-08
"Lei/urrye: re-. TO 2:R[!!e{ Repent

far as Pm concerned, we needn't dis
cuss anything then"
"He does make me ashamed of my
self; but that's no special help. Mean
while, as soon as his family heard l
had recovered consciousness, they sent
me letter so terrible that it was, in
its way, amusing. Sort of official dis
missal from the fold. They were
pretty definite about giving Eustace
no more money until he got rid of me.
So I suppose he worries about hos
pital bills. But I can get nothing out
of him except: Don't concern your
SELF AS if, poor darling, he were a
strong Victorian huband addressing
a semi-imbecile wife!
"The fact is, I haven't much feel
ing about him or Keith or myself yet.
Still too dazed. Principally, in my
more lucid intervals, I've thought
about you, and the possible repercus-
sions of this upon your sensitivity.
Which ought to prove something or
other.
my hope is, though that you are
by now so deeply and so happily COM
mitted to Gilbert, that all our dis
turbances are no more than small in
consequential sounds in the far dis
lance.
with love, my dear,
"Your Felicia"
Flippant, defiant, oddly apologize,
that letter was, with kind of fear
between it's lines in that style of
which the RESPONSIVENESS was so light
ly explained.
GAS for my looks-I keek hoping.
Until they unwrap my face from its
various layers of tissue, I shan't know
:" And
Gas to what happens now, haven't
the least notion Keith apparent
ly has not recuperated sufficiently to
get to telephone"
Yes, there was fear in those SEN
fences; and the determination not to
admit fear was there too.
Suddenly, Denise felt her heart turn
over. How mistaken she had been! No
matter what Felicia did, she would
still be important to her, because OF
all the years before when she was
an adored older sister who could dc
no wrong, years when her arrogance
had been just part of her charm, like
her clear very white skin.
Denise got up with her knees shak.
ing and started to dress, to go sight.
seeing with Gilbert
So those two had not meant to be
furtive, to deceive Eustace; and she
could still admire them-though, il
was clear, her admiration meant very
little to them. Curiously she coult
begin to estimate we'll enough the mo
tives that had led them to embark OF
that weekend. It would have beel
spring, or that almost-spring of Apri
in New York whan e.ee's heart grow
impatient.
They would have grown bored wit
a winter spent in their usual occu
I: pations. Felicia would have had tire
some visits with her Philadelphia PEG
; pie. Keith would have had one of hi
!: moods of evaporation with his faith
er. They would have come to rely o.
each other, as people who could laugl
together at all the stodgy repectabl
dull people they knew, whose liv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

ship has been conferred on Frank G. Began. James J. Lord is general vice-chairman.
 Committee Leaders
 Other committee leaders are: Tic kets, James c. Coleman; basketball, Jacob D. Rieger; refreshments, Eliz- abeth Brophy; door, Ellery c. Kill born; publicity, Joseph Rosse; en- tertainment, James J. Lord; ward robe, A. Earl Smithies; dancing, James J. O'Neill. Appointments were made by John J. Dill3l. presi- d. mt of the athletic assoclation.
 As in the two previous occasions. huge attendance, and gratifying success is anticipated. All benefits will be expended in the furtherance of athletics at Leavenworth high school. Two years ago, at the first annual carnival, the largest crowd ever admitted to Wilby gymnasium WAS in attendance.
 Several hundreds students of Wa tertown high school will accompany their team to the carnival to wit ness the annual basketball game of Leavenworth against Watertown. This game has also been a feature OF previous years. Dancing will be by Timmie Groves Colonials and refreshments will be served. A pro- gram of entertainment is also being arranged.
 List of Workers
 The complete list of committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

appointments is as follows: Committees
 Honarary chairman, Harrison s. Allen; honorary vice chairman, Frank G. Began; general chairman, James J. O'Neil; general vice chair man, James J. Lord.
 Ticket committee: Chairman, James c. Coleman; Clarence w. MacNIven, Joseph F. Rosse, Paul Perazelli, Catherine E. Connor, Ann DevereauX, Mary Casey, Elise Car roll, John A. Dillon, Franklin D. Farrell, Gerard J. McEvoy, Ruth Barry. Marion Keene, Dora Milenky, Florence Battle. Basketball: Chairman, Jacob D. Rieger; Louis F. Laun, James C.. Coleman, Paul Perazelli, Samuel Meyers.
 Refreshments: Chairman, Eliza beth Brophy; Vera Conlong, Mar jorie Powers, Anna Meehan, John L. Sirica, Lillian Manganaro, Harry B. Snowman, Rosetta O'Brien, Mari on Cassin, Helen M. Hogan, Gerard McEvoy, Edith Hart, Joseph Rosse, Marguerite Kennaugh.
 Door Committee: Chairman, FL lery c. Kilborn, Horace R. Reynolds, Paul Perazelli, Louis L. Laun, Frank Corrigan.
 Publicity: Chairman, Joseph Rosse, John A. Dillon, Catherine Connor, Paul Perazelli, Samuel Bassett, Ag- nes M. Gemmil, Mary Shanahan, Earle Blanchard.
 Entertainment: Chairman, James J. Lord, Gertrude P Foley, Gene vieve A. Moran, Mary Shanahan, Carolyn Holm, Jacob D. Rieger, James J. O'Neill, Gertrude Kennedy.
 Wardrobe committee: Chairman. A. Earl Smithies; Frank Hayden, Charles Tagney, Raymond Dion, George Butler.
 Dancing committee: Chairman James J. O'Neill; Jacob Rieger, John A. Dillon.
 Leavenworth Athletic Council of- flcers are: John A. Dillon, presi- dent; Louis F. Laun, vice president; Francis G. Began, secretary; Fiery c. Kllborn, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
LAYMEN ADDRESS
 CHURCH MEETING
Special Services Com= memOrate 6Oth Anniver=
 sary of lst M. E. Church

A special service marking the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the present First Methodist church building was held yesterday at the church. Principal speakers were three laymen, John A. Coe, Idris AL derson and Joseph E. Nelly. The service was directed by Rev. Theo- dore c. Bobilin.
 The Methodist church has been the church of the common people the world over, said MT. Alderson. In the changing world of today, he said, the church has important ob- ligations to meet and duties to per- form.
 MT. Coe declared that the world today is greatly in need of religious principles. He discussed the growth of the parish since its formation.
 MT. Nelly praised the spirit of the persons who planned the erection of the church some 65 years ago. He pointed out that the city's popula- tion was small at the time, and that the faithful group could complete its plans only after long and ardu- ous effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of Guerino Rosa was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the home, 115 Clover street to Our Lady of Lourdes' church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valdam- brini assisted by Rev. Edward J.. Farrell and Rev. Rocco Nadile. Bur- ial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Far rell. An honorary delegation from the Waterbury Steel Ball company included: Guerino Berluti, John Geniskus, Frank Marshall, Marshall Tacinelli, Edward Bermue and Leo Rossi. The pallbearers were: Mar celli Carlo, Giovanni Sabetta, Gia- como Promitico, Astolfo Valvassari, Astutillo Valbacchere, Giuseppe In- sero, all members of the Civilta, ProgresSo society.
 Funeral services for John A. Ford, were held this morning at II o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Theodore Bob ilin officiating. Burial was in Riv- erside cemetery. The pallbearers, all members of Townsend lodge, were: Morris Anderson, Howard Webb, George Irion, Harry Fitzsim- mons, Howard Schoeck and Howard Branch.
 The funeral of Mrs. Katherine M. Lonergan will be held tomorrow morning from the home, 53 Walnut street, at 9:15 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where mass will be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Fioravanti J. Lom- bardi was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Bailey Snyder Funeral Home, 94 Willow street to St. Lucy's Church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Felix Scoglio. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers all members of the Loggia Italia Progressia, 66, were: Michael, Jos eph and Albert Solomita, Joseph Guerrera, Joseph Pata and Gabrielle CarriSSimi.
 The funeral of Miss Anne M. Cooney was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergn Funeral Home, 290 East Main street to the Immaculate Conception church h where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Jerome Cook assisted by Rev. Don- aid OLeary and Rev. Paul Spod- nick. Burial was in Calvary cem- etery with commlttal services by Father O'Leary. The pallbearers were: Michael Walsh, Ambrose Gal win, Martin Calvin. John Costello, John and Michael Daley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
FIRE IN LILLEY
 BUILDING TODAY
Blaze Among Painting Materials Checked Be-
 fore Damage Results

Fire in Waterbury's tallest build ing was extinguished in short order this morning, as f1remen quelled a blaze on the fourth floor of the Lil- ley building, on West Main street.
 The fire was in the office of Dr. Franklin A. Warren, dentist, which was being redecorated by painters. The workmen were using paint and varnish remover on the walls, wien a stepladder struck an electric light wire and caused a bulb to fall.
 Explosion of the bulb sent spark into the paint remover, and the fluid blazed up. Bremen quickly quelled the blaze with line from a stand-pipe in the hallway.
 Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey said that damage was small. Answering telephone alarm at ZAP were En- zines and 10, the chemical engine, and Truck l. The last company was back at it's quarters at 10:11.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

Charges were officially filed with the labor boards on Saturday, and action by them today was promised. Employees of the Buckle company voted last Friday to place the situ- ation before the boards.
 Discharges, threatened wage cuts, and failure to recognize seniority rights are the main grievances held against the company by the union, according to statement issued to- day by John J. Driscoll, recording secretary.
 LaVigne Comments
 Jerome R. LaVigne, secretary and general manager of the Waterbury Buckle company, told The Democrat today that he knows nothing of any charges or grievances which the union might have against his com pany. T have been out of town for some considerable time" he said, land therefore know nothing of the situation"
 He said that all such activities ot his company would come to him for decision.
 MT. Driscoll's statement was as follows:
 "The Waterbury Brass Workers union, on behalf of its members who are employed at the Water bury Buckle Co.,, has filed a re- quest with the state board of mediation that the board investi- gate the matters now in dispute
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Legionnaires Planning
 Greeting ToDr. White
Former National Chaplain Chief Speaker at K. of C.
 Catholic Action Dinner Wednesday Evening

der William T. Harrington, Past Commanders George McDuff, Robert F. Birt and Walter A. Jarvis, State Representative Daniel J. Mahaney, and Joseph Cunningham, State Commander of the YD Association.
 Major Thomas J. Bannigan, man. ager of th2 Veterans hospital at Newington, will also attend the ban quet, accompanied by Mrs. Banni- gan, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Maher. Dr. Maher is chief medical officer at the hospital. Major Bannigan is a close personal friend of Dr. White $ and in a recent radio address in this city extolled him highly.
 The toastmaster at Wednesday nights banquet will be Attorney Vincent A. Scully.
 Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden will speak for Sheridan Council, while State Deputy William J. Shea of Manchester will speak on state and national matters in the K. of c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

between the union and the com pany.
 For more than two months past, the union representatives have patiently and in good faith attempted to settle these disputed matters by direct negotiations with the Buckle Co.,, as provided by the terms of the agreement entered into by the company with the union under date of June 28, 1897.
 "The results of these direct ne- gotiationS have convinced the union that the comany does not want real collective bargaining. The company has repeatedly and deliberately broken the terms of it's agreement with the union by dis eliminating against active union members and by refusing any req Sonable settlement of grievances.
 "The chief grievance of the union, and the one which has now brought matters to a head, is the outrageous manner in which the company has tried to break down the contract provision guarantee ing minimum wage of 38 cents per hour to women employees For some time past, the company has been firing women piece-workers on the grounds that they were not making the minimum rate.
 "The union has protested these discharges, contending that if average operators cannot make their time, the fault lies in the piece-work rates, which should be revised upward. The company has rejected any such reasonable solution, and now counters with the threat to fire many more women unless the union consents to accept a cut in the minimum wage from 38 cents per hour to g cents per hour.
 "The Buckle company union members, meeting last Friday, voted unanimously to reject this proposal of the company, and to break of direct negotiations; and instead to place the matter in the hands of the state board of media tion.
 "The Buckle company's attempt to slash wages is particularly vii cious and shortsighted at this time, when the most enlightened economists agree that what is needed is boost to consumer pur- chasing power if we are to have revival of business prosperity. The administration under the leader ship of MT. Roosevelt is trying to achieve this end by putting a floor under wages" in the proposed wages and hours bill, with its sug- geSted minimum of 40 cents per hour, at least in the New England states.
 "The Brass Workers union, having shown its responsibility by faithfully living up to its part of the agreement, is now determined to exhaust every legitimate means of opposition to any wage cut. The union members feel that any wage slash at this time would only be a prelude to general wage breakdown which would mean 8 return to the sweatshop condi- tions which prevailed before the employees organized and secured better conditions by their efforts of last June.
 Union members remember only too well the chaotic conditions be- fore last June, when the Buckle company paid woman employe as low as $5.42 for 40 hours work. It is return of those conditions that the union is determined to resist"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
BOULANCER GIRL
 OFF DANGER LIST
Driver of Car Which Killed Three Other Children
 Improves

The name of Claire Boulanger, 13, injured in last Wednesday nights Meriden road tragedy which took the lives of three children, was re- moved from the danger list at St. Mary's hospital today. Her condition is improving steadily.
 Also showing improvement is the driver of the car, Frank Degnan, of T Wilson street, patient at Wa terbury hospital. Degnan's name is still on the danger list, but he was reported resting more comfortably today.
 Improvement has also been re- ported in the condition of three others who were not as seriously hurt. The three, all patients at St Mary's hospital, are Miss Brieve, 27 of Naugatuck, a passenger in the car; Rose Mary McKenna, 13, and Arthur Boulanger, II.
 The accident took the lives of Vir- ginia and Robert Roberts and Ed mund Boulanger. The three were buried Saturday morning after funeral services at the Church of StS. Peter and Paul.
 The car driven by Degnan left the highway. and ran into the group of six children, who were saying good night after several hours of coast ing. The triple fatality is still being probed by Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth, who said Thursday that physical evidence at the scene in- dicated that Degnan's car was trav- cling at an excessive" rate of speed when it went out of control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

Present and past commanders of Corporal Coyle Post, No. l, Ameri- can Legion, will pay their respects to the Rev. Dr. Robert J. White, dean of the Catholic university law school and Past National Chaplain of the American Legion, when he comes to Waterbury Wednesday night to speak at the Fifth Annual Catholic Action Banquet of Sheri- dan Council, 24, Knights of Colum- bus.
 The banquet, an annual event of outstanding prominence in Catholic circles in Waterbury, will be held at the Hotel Elton and is scheduled to start promptly at 8 o'clock. As in former years it is for both men and women and is open to the gen. eral public.
 Among the legionnaireS who will attend the banquet and pay their respects to Dr. White are Comnan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
FOUR WERE HURT
 IN CAR CRASH

Newton, Mass, Jan. 24-UP)- Four persons were injured and 30 passengers shaken today when a Boston-to- Worcester bus Skidded and crashed into two parked cars on fog-bound Worcester turnpike.
 The automobile occupied by three of the injured had locked lenders with that driven by James Heald of Needham at Newton highlands intersection.
 While the drivers were exchanging licenses. the Worcester bound bus, owned by the B. & w. Lines, slowed down the slight incline and struck both cars broadside. The bus dam aged only slightly, but passengers were shaken severely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

the teams of Captain Timothy Quill and Captain Timothy Callahan. Both claim that they will end in the spotlight tonight but one thing is certain that the winner will fight hard for what he gets. Backers. of both teams will be on hand to cheer their mates to victory and lively contest is expected.
 Second place will be contested by the teams of Joseph Connors and John Lahey with interest running at high pitch for this session.
 The following schedule will be played tonight at the parish hall. Capt. John Deeley vs. Timothy Quill, Joseph Connors and John Lahey and Bernard Erwin and Timothy Callahan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
MORTONSON ASKS
 $l,l5O FOR CARE
Files Action Against the Estate of Late Herbert
 C. Cady

Reportedly ready for trial ill the superior court before Judge Frank P. McEvoy tomorrow is the $500 suit of August Mortonson of Vol colt against Floyd Cady, admins trator of the estate of Herbert c. Cady.
 Care and support of the late MT. Cady are the allegations upon which Mortonson bring the action. He claims that from March 2, 1886 to January Is, 1887, he fed and lodged the deceased and received only $131. It alleged that $1,12232 is yet owed and that the administrator, who is defendant in the suit, has refused to recognize the bill rendered. Attor- ney William P. Wertheimer appears for the plaintiff and Attorney Albert w. Hummel for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Publicity
FIGHTING IRISH'
 IN TITLE MATCH
Captain Timothy Quill to Lead Attack on Cal=
 lanan's Clansmen

"The Fighting Irish" not members of Notre Dame'S football squad but the bulwarks of the 45 teams of St. Margaret's parish will engage in a rose bowl game" which will bring to a close the fourth series of the present season.
 First place which is highly con- tested will be fought Tor tonight by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Committees E ormally Appointed Today By
 President Dillon
Chairman for Popular Event Scheduled for Feb. A;
 Various Committees Announced

Committees were appointed today to arrange the third annual Carni- val of the Athletic Association of Leavenworth high school, which will be held at the Wilby high school gymnasium, Thursday evening Feb ruary 24.
 Harrison s. Allen, principal of the school is honorary chairman and James J. O'Neill is active general chairman. Honorary vice chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many rela- tives, friends and neighbors, espec- ially the Health Dept, the officials and employees of the City of Water bury, the Garbage men, the Water Dept, Headquartres Waterbury- Fire Dept, the American Cyamnid & Chemical Corp, The Waterbury Farrel Foundry Dept, for the kind ness and sympathy shown us dur ing our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved brother, Roger ", O'DonneN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Annual Carnival Planned by Leavenworth High School
Buckle Co. Workers
 Protest Conditions
Member of State Board Expected Here to PrObs Grievances Outined-LaVigne Ignorant of Charges

representative of the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration expected here today to undertake nves gaion of charges and grievances which the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, affiliate of the c. O., has filed against the Waterbury Buckle Company.