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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
GERMAN ACTRESS
 BADLY TREATED
Leni Riefenstahl Is Not Warmly Welcomed Out
 at Hollywood

Hollywood, Nov. 30-(UP)-Leni Riefenstahls arrival was greeted today by anti-Nazi league protests that she was a German agent" She is dark-haired actress recog- nized by Adolf Hitler as an author ity in German motion picture work The league, through advertise ments in Hollywood trade papers urged the film colony to give her the cold shoulder. The advertise ment was prepared by the leagues executive committee, headed by Donald ogden Stewart, scenario writer.
 League officials said their cam- paign was succeeding because mo official welcome has been prepared and none will be-"
 They called Miss Riefenstahl head of the Nazi film industry" and said there was mo room in Hollywood for NaN agents"
 Through an Intermediary Miss Riefenstahl said:
 Tt surprises me that a lady who is making a vacation trip to the United States should be personally attacked like this. I have emphas- ized in press interviews in New York that my trip is entirely pri. vate. I have no mission to carry out"
 She denied being head of the Maxi film industry, or that she was even closely associated with Der Flehrer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30

Five women are seeking divorces, two husbands want final decrees, one husband an annulment in suits entered today in the superior court. Charges range from in- tolerable cruelty desertion and custody of minor children is sought in most of the wives versus husband suits.
 Adeline Coulter Fortier asks di- vorce from Joseph Fortier, whom she married June 20, 1911 in Can ada, on charge of desertion dat- ing to 1890. She seeks custody of four minor children and alimory.
 Custody Asked
 Marie Mariana seeks divorce from John Mariana whom she married July 3, 1917, on grounds of intolerable cruelty. She asks custody of two minor children.
 Gaston c. Baldwin, of Seymour, asks divorce from Catherine R. Baldwin, of Quincy, Mass, whom he married in January, 1880. There are two minor children.
 Clarence L. Allen asks annul- ment of his marriage May IS, 1897 to Ann Allen on charges of in- tolerable cruelty and other claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
Reformatory Awaits Mount Carmel Group Gee Club to Present Initial Program for Cheshire In.
 mates Tomorrow Evening
BROOKLYN NEWS

Mount Carmel Modern Glee cluk will present it's initial program oi this years show at the Cheshire reformatory tomorrow evening. The club, under the direction of John Jannetty, is contemplating Q series of benefit performances in the hope that 1t can bring a smile to brothers less fortunate. Tomorrow's presen- tation will be the first of the series
 Soloists include Mary Patricelli Angie Ciccheti, Louis Rizzutti, Boh Arcardi, Louis Rocco, Fanny ROssi Nella Rosa, and Theresa Maggie Francis Sheehan, who will act as master of ceremonies for the even- ing will also render a solo. A girls trio, consisting of Angie Cicchetti Nella Rosa and Edith Rossi, will also be heard.
 Officers of the club are, president Pat Russo; vice-president, Fred Tul- acho: treasurer, Anthony DeLucia; secretary, Angela Marciano; busi- ness manager and director, John Jannetty.
 The entire cast includes Edward Coochiola, Louis Rizzutti, Francis Di zinno, Charles Cicchetti, John Rus si, Angelo Miro, Oscar RoSsi, Louis Zurlo, Mary Patricelli, Angie Cicch- etti, Nella Rosa, Edith Rossi, Fanny Rossi, Ann Del Crosse, Angela Mar ciano, Anne Jamele, Theresa Mag gio, Andy Ciarlone, BobArciri, John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
FINANCE BOARD MEETS TONIGHT.
More Budget Problems to Be Adjusted Def-
 icit Increased

Another budget meeting of the Board of Finance is scheduled for 7:3O o'clock tonight when the fi- nance commissions will near that phase in the preparation of the 1899 financial outline of the city which will leave only some of the major problems to be adjusted. These in- clude the financial position of the city, as of tomorrow, the first of December.
 At present outlook, the deficit of 1898 has been increased by more than 425 900 because of transfers X for emergency expenditures from the contingency reserve fund. The estimated deficit, as of last month, was $215, 900 and it now appears that it will reach at least $250,OOO.
 Many of the budgets, those of the smaller departments, have been tentatively approved by the board as 6 committee of the whole and by Griffenhagen & Associates. It re- mains now for full board sanction and the consideration of the alder men at the meeting next Monday night before they are officially sanc- tioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
DIVORCE MILL GRINDS
Five Women, Two Men Fight for Final Decrees -Desertion, Cruelty, Among Charges Filed in
 Petitions.

Marilyn Anna Pitcher, of Wat ertown, seeks divorce from Alan 20 George Pitcher, of Waterbury, on grounds of intolerable cruelty. The plaintiff also asks that her name be changed to Marilyn Anna Sabot. They were married Aug. 6, 1886, and have no children.
 Cruelty Alleged
 Ernest J. Crockett seeks a decree on grounds of intolerable cruelty from Mary A. Donnelly Crockett, both of Waterbury. The plaintiff and defendant married Oct. g, 1923, at Winsted. The plaintiff also seeks custody of three chil- dren.
 Madeline Dunne Johnson of Waterbury charges cruelty in her action brought against Paul J. Johnson of Oakville. They were married Jan. 3, 1880, at Lake Ma hopak, N. Y. The plaintiff seeks custody of three children.
 Cruelty is charged by Elvira Nanis Kuchauskas of this city in her action against Charles Kuch- auskas, also of Waterbury. They were married Feb. IA, 1898.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
DAMAGE SUITS
 ENTERED TODAY
Claims for Personal In.
 iuries inAcCidents Basis for Actions

Several suits for damages were entered today in the court of coEn- mon pleas for the December term with falls and automobile cases predominating.
 The case of Anna Sai1z0ne, of Waterbury, seeking $10JO0O damages from the Clark-Barone Company, ot New Haven, for injuries sustained by . fall into an excavation in Q Milford highway in August last year, was withdrawn. Attorneys Ralph c. Coppeto and sidney s. Cas- sel appeared for the plaintiff, Mar tin E. Gormley for the defendant.
 Slippery Floor
 Thelma B. zachin, of Waterbury, claims $1,O0O damages from Max Brann, doing business at BS South Main street, for injuries alleged when the plaintiff charges she fell on the entrance platform of the store last January 20. The complaint alleges that the entrance was "cov- cred with soap and water" Mona gan 6 Monagan represent the plain tiff.
 Harry E. Grant seeks $1,O0O dam ages from Joseph Risen, of Meriden, for alleged striking by the autorno- bile of the plaintiff on Treat street, Milford. Attorney Patrick Heaiey represents the plaintiff.
 Damages of $500 are sought by Bertha R. Keller of Waterbury against Domenic Longi, Torrington, and Alex Tarasiewicz, of Naugatuck, for an accident in which the car of the defendants allegedly struck the defendants car when the latterly- mentioned machine was parked on Bank stret, Waterbury, Phillip N. Bernstein represents the plaintiff.
 Janice Ma1ia, of Waterbury, is sue ing the city of Waterbury and the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company for @2,5O0 for Q fall alleged to have been caused by 8 hole in 8 crosswalk on Bank street, near Grand street, October 12. The com- plaint, entered by Alfred L. Fin- kelstein, alleges that the city and railway company were liable for the condition of the crosswalk by the trolley rails.
 The Apothecaries Hall Company of Waterbury has entered 8 common writ for $9O0 against the Weaver Pharmacy, Inc, of Hartford, for "money loaned", amounting to $591.!y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
FIRE PLUGS MUST
 BEEREE OF SNOW
Burying Hydrants De- crease Protection! Time
 Lost May Spread Blaze

For the property owners own protection he should make certain that fire hydrants in his neighbor- hood are not covered with piles of snow this winter, officials of Connecticut,s public water supply systems urged today, declaring that hiding the hydrant" is a dangerous game.
 There are few more certain and effective ways of reducing ones own fire protection and that of the whole community than to bury fire plugs under big heaps of snow. When a fire breaks out, many val- uable minutes can be lost if fire men are unable to locate neighbor- hood hydrants immediately, and, during those minutes, what under ordinary circumstances might prove to be an easily controlled fire may develop into a costly conflagration, the utilities warn.
 After the heavy snow storms two years ago, many hydrants were found wholly or partially covered with snow which had been show eled from the sidewalks and heap ed upon them, and work of the fire fighters would have been se- riously delayed or impeded in case of an emergency. Home owners and tenants, for the good of their own fire protection, should avoid any repetition of this during the present winter. As a matter of fact, they would be doing them selves and their neighborS real service if they would clear snow away for 6 space of several feet on all sides of each fire plug, thus making 1t easier for firemen to To- cate the source of emergency wa- ter supply and enabling them to es- tablish . quick hose connection.
 Every effort iS made by the wa- ter supply utilities and by the fire authorities to keep hydrantS in first class condition and ready in- stantly to supply water for fire fighting purposes. Every hydrant is periodically inspected to make certain that 1t is in good working order and that it carries an ample supply of water under sufficient pressure. When low pressure is discovered at hydrant, steps are taken immediately to rectify the situation, but all this can be nul- lifted by careless snow removal which hides the hydrant from view and makes it necessary to dig the plug free before it can be put to 1ISe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
Society Notes

There will be an important re- hearsal of the Waterbury Choristers, Mrs. Suzanne Druba conducting, at the auditorium tonight at 7:45 o. clock. This gorup are preparing a splendid program to be presented over WATR on December II. Of special importance is the announce ment that this group will be af- filiated with the Connecticut Fed eraticn of Music Clubs in mass chorus with other choral groups at the Worlds Fair of 1899. Those interested in taking part in this im- portant program are requested to register previous to tonight's re- hearSal at 7:l5 at the auditorium, or they can also get in touch with Mrs. Suzanne Drufa, who is local choral chairman for this event.
 The Emanon sorority held its weekly meeting last evening at the home of Miss Ruth Kenney of Grown street. Business plans were discussed and . delicious luncheon Was served. Those present were: Harriet Marinan, Joan Altman, Nuriel Harrington, Ernestine Gam non, Mary Gladney and Ruth Ken- ney. The next meeting will be held cn Tuesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
.World'sFair Thousands of Visitors Expected to Tour State En Route
 or Homeward
 B o u n d.

Every resident of the State should be reused to conscious ness of the lasting influence that the New York Worlds Fair is ex- pected to have on travel in Con- necticut, according to the State Publicity Commission.
 The number of visitors that the state can expect is 8 matter of conjecture, of course, but conserv- ative estimates point to several million tourists coming into Con- necticut as a result of the Worlds Fair.
 Obviously this influx of persons will have immediate effects on the yacationland markets and other commercial enterprises. Business, as a whole, in the opinion of the commission, will benefit Spontane- ously.
 But the publicity group is anx- ious for the residents of Connecti- cut as a whole to realize that while the temporary pickup is an important element it is likewise worth while to consider the long range possibilities.
 For millions the trip to the Worlds Fair and then into Con- necticut will be their first journey away from home. It should be considered in the light of an ap- petizer that can be expected to work up enthusiasm for further travel in the state.
 With the Connecticut people willing to cooperate, countless numbers of these visitors will re- turn to their native states filled with 8 new spirit of interest born of the cordial reception to Con- necticut and as a result of having seen at first hand its outstanding achievements in the field of hu- man endeavor for three centuries.
 Consequently, it is hoped the visitors within the State borders next year particularly will be looked on as a nucleus for future recreational trade. Their return home with favorable impressions of Connecticut is almost certain to pay dividends in the years to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
GROUP OF INSANE PERSONS ESCAPE
Fire in California State Asylum Caused Inmates
 to Break Out

Stockton, Cal, Move. 3O.-(UP).- A group of dangerously insane men escaped today during a fire at the main building of the state asylum. Some of the men were reported to be violent. Scores of police and Ain- erican Legionnaires were mobiized to hunt the fugitives.
 Between 25 and 50 of them, some half clothed, dashed through the streets and alleys, jumped fences and tried to hide. The fire broke out in the top floor of the three story brick central structure of the asylum. It was believed to have been started by criminally insane in- mates who fired mattresses.
 The flames spread rapidly and guards rushed to liberate 106 men in the dangerously insane ward first. Then the rest of the charges were herded outside in play yard.
 Guards Seize Many
 Guards seized many inmates blinded by smoke or excitedly run- ming back into the fire and carried them out. None was believed killed.
 Police and firemen assisted in ef- forts to keep the milling persons rn- der control. Some fell to the ground. screaming, others broke away and ran. anywhere they saw an opening.
 Two hundred Legionnaires were reported searching the town and surrounding area. An emergency siren summoned townsmen to aid. Many persons barred their homes. Motorists were warned to be on the lookout.
 Four alarms called all available fire apparatus from Stockton. Sta tions in nearby towns rushed other equipment to air before the blaze was brought under co. .rol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
School Children Escaped
 By Premonition Of Teacher

Joplin, Mo. Nov. S0--(UP)-Miss Dollie Board, 60, who has been a primary teacher in the public schools for 40 years, said today that a premonition of impending disas- ter caused her to march 34 pupils from her classroom a few minutes before the ceiling fell.
 Table legs and desks were driven through the floor by the impact of the plaster and metal laths.
 Miss Board said she had no fore- warning or belief that the ceiling would collapse except that premon- ition told her something was wrong. She insisted there had been no cracking of the plastering and that 1t had been her belief the building was in good condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30

T was nervous and had a feeling something awful was about to hap- pen." she said. "It was just God, Providence I would call it."
 Undoubtedly every child in the room would have been killed or maimed," said E. A. Elliott, super intendent of schools. He said the crash apparently was due to 'faul- ty construction"
 "Run, children; let's see who can get out of the room first, we'll all take a short recess" Miss Board told her pupils, and the youngsters laughingly obeyed. Seconds after she followed the last child out of the room and while they still were in the hall. the ceiling collapsed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
GODDESS GOVERNMENT

Montreal, Que., Nov. 30-(UP)- Rodrigue Cardinal Villeneuve, arch. bishop of Quebec, said today that the anti-semitic campaign in Ger. many was "a striking example oi what Q Goddess government will commit when it reverts to Pagan ism."
 He said he was grieved, however that "the persecution of Catholics in Spain had not aroused the same storm of protest that swept the world over the anti-Jewish atroci- ties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
Market Rose Fractions
 At Start of Business
All Sections Took Part in New Improvement Steels,
 Motors Show Gains in First Sales
By ELMER c. WALZER fTynifed Press Financial Edlt0rl

New York, Nov. 30--(UP) Stock rose fractions to more than Q point under lead of pivotal shares in mod erately active opening dealings to- day. Bonds were firm and cotton futures were 2 points lower to 2 points higher in initial trades.
 All sections on the stock market participated in improvement. Trad CTS placed favorable interpretation on labor developments in France.
 U. s. Steel opened l,5OO shares al 63 3-4, up l 1-0 and Bethlehem gained 5-S point to 7l 3-4. ChrysleI opened with 1 1-8 point gain al 79 1-2 and General Motors appeared in a 1000 share block at 48 S-8, up 3-4. Douglas Aircraft had 1 3-S gain to 63 3-S.
 Cuban-American Sugar jumped 7-8 point to s 5-8 and the preferred 6 points to "A on prospects that tho American duty on Cuban sugars may be cut. Rails were active and strong with Southern Pacific open ing in a 1000 share block at 1T 7-8, up 3-4. Utilities met good demand. Oils were active and higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
100 HUNTERS SAVED

Bangor, Me, Nov. 30-(UP)--All 100 hunters trapped by 8 double blizzard in the woods of northeast ern Maine and had been evacuated today.
 The last of the storm refugees, 40 at Nicatous Lake and eight at Machias river, trekked back to civ- ilization last night after rescue parties, bucking six to 15-foot drifts, cleared woodland roads. None suf- fered i'll effects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30

CASH LOANS-Up to $500. Privacy assured. Rate of int 3% monthly on unpaid principal not exceeding $l0O. and 2% on any remainder Personal Finance O.. of Water. bury. l99 Bank St. Tel. S-Si03. Lic No. 166.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
Ladies Aid

The regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid of Canton Martin, No. 6, will be held tomorrow evening at s o'clock in Odd Fel- lows hall. The second nomina- tion and election of officers will feature the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
FruternaI
 Netl,s .
Order of Rainbow

The Waterbury assembly, Order of Rainbow, has cancelled e card party scheduled for tomorrow night. The party was to be held at the Masonic Temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
Harmony Lodge

The annual meeting of Har- mony Lodge of Masons will be held at the Masonic Temple to- morrow night. Officers for 1899 will be nominated and elected at the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30

Balloons and monkeys are raiding houses to steal food, near Cullinan, South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
Indies Dance

Indies Dance
 The Waterbury Indies Athletic club will hold g. harvest dance to- morrow night at Nemunas hall. The committee in charge includes Henry DelPo, chairman; Matthew Malaria, Anthony Marinelli, Rocco Capozzi, Albert DeSantis, Ernest Dello Russo, Robert Williams, Francis DeBlasio and Paul DelPo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30

Franciska Gaal is using most of her spare time taking tennis lessons at the West Side Tennis Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
 The B. '. Csiggs O.
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

Alrn. Hardware Co.,. ... 27 2o Arrow Hart & Hege. 40 42 Bristol Brass Corp. com.
 xd. ................. ... 3sh ssM Colts Pat. Fire Arms Co. 90 S3 Eagle Lock Co. ........ 15h 171s Eastern Malleable Iron. 10 l2 IetaoSfrdluetaoi
 Landers, Frary & Clark 26 28 N. Brit. Mach. co. com. 25h 27M North 6 Judd Mig. Co. 2Sh 25h Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co. 8 10 Remington Arms ...... 3A A Scovill Mfg. Co. ...... 24M 26h Stanley Works Co. com. 43 45 Torrington Co. ......... 25A 27h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30

JAnhhony, Louis Rocco, Guido As- clone, Anthony De Lucia, John Ali teri, Frank Angelo, Anthony Gros- so, PasQuale Ruso, Joseph Mongil- 10 and Anthony Lacilla.
Evening star., 1938-11-10
COP. Gains in House
Now Stand al 78,
With 5 Doubtful
Democrats Have TotuI
OF 26l, Republicans
167, Progressives z
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

With only five of the 435 con-
gressional districts still in doubt to-
day. the Republicans have made a
gain OF 78 House seats, taking 70
OF these from Democratic incum-
bents, five from the Progressives and
three from Farmer-Laborites. No
present Republican member was de-
feated.
The Democrats have elected 261
30 the House, the Republicans 167,
the Progressives two-Which, with
the f1ve seats in doubt, makes the
total House membership of 435.
The districts in which athere is
still doubt are 18th California, now
held by Representative Scott, Demo-
crat; 9Th Indiana. now held by Rep
resentatlve Virginia Jenckes, Demo-
crat; two Minnesota districts now
held by Farmer-Laborites-the 3rd.
by Representative Teigan, and the
9th by Representative Buckler, and
the 4th Washington, now held by
Representative Knute Hill, Demo-
crat. In the Washington district,
Frank E.. Miller, Republican, oppos-
Ing Representative Hill had once
been declared the winner. but the
vote now stands: Miller, 36,61l, and
Hill, $3.50.
Probably the closest decision in
the entire 435 districts was that in
the 9Th Indiana district in return
Ing Representative Grove, Democrat.
Tor his fifth term by a scant majority
OF seven votes.
Although the votes are not all
counted in six boxes in WASHINGTON
County. Md, Representative Byron
OF WllllamSport, with lead of
1,O98, is conceded to be the winner
In the 9Th district, where Represent
ative Lewis is retiring after having
been unsuccessful as a candidate
Tor the Democratic nomination for
the Senate against Senator Tvdings.
In the 9Th Indiana district Repre-
sentative JenckeS. a member of the
House District Committee. is re-
ported to be trailing her Republican
opponent, Noble j. johnson, a for
mer House member.
In the 9th Minnesota district
Representative Bernard, native of
Corsica and one-time city fireman
and miner, has been defeated by a
former House member, William A.
Plttinger, according to word received
1T noon today.
Ihus far, no Farmer-Laborite has
oeen reelected, while the Pro-
gresslves have elected only two.
Both OF these third-party groups
have lost their House leaders. Rep
resentatlve Kvale of Minnesota,
head Of the Farmer-Labor bloc, was
defeated in returns last night. while
representative Boileau of Wiscon-
sin, leader of the Progressive bloc.
had conceded defeat earlier in the
day.
Evening star., 1938-11-10
Southeast Sewerage
Funds Are Asked

A resolution asking the District
Appropriations Subcommittee to
provide funds for an adequate sewer
system in the Southeast section
of the city was adopted last night at
a meeting of the Garfield Citizens
Association. The group also asked
for an extension of gas lines In the
region.
Meeting in the Garfield School the
organization also asked for an lm-
provement of Alabama avenue be-
tween Thirteenth street and Naylor
road through widening, straighten-
ing and paving.
Evening star., 1938-11-10
CoIored Youths
Face Charge in
Purkinq Case

Two colored youths, said to have
charged Navy Yard visitors Is cents
each for parking their cars on a Dis
trict playground, were to be charged
with false pretenses today at No. S
precinct.
On Navy Day, 1t was said, the
youths solicited motorists to park
on playground near the yard.
When the motorists returned they
found tickets on their windshield for
illegal parking, but the two youths
had disappeared.
The motorists were warned by
police against parking on public
property, but were not required to
post collateral.
Evening star., 1938-11-10
McCormuck's Home

John Mccormack, who recently
said farewell to his stage career
before packed house in Dublin,
states that he will make that city
his home.
Evening star., 1938-11-10

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