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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
YOUNG COFFIN
 STATE SESSION
J. Warren UpsOn of Wa terbury C h air m a n of
 Resolutions Committee

Hartford, April 6.-Connecticut Young Republicans, gathering here Saturday for their third annual con- vention, will have as their guests of honor for the banquet at the Hotel Bond at 2 D. m., officers of the Re- publican state central committee and the national committeeman. United States Senator H. Styles Bridges of New Hampshire will be the principal speaker at the pan- uuet for which formal invitations have been accepted by Chairman Benjamin E. Harwood, Vice-Chalr- man Katherine Byrne, Secretary Clarence G. Willard and National Committeeman Samuel F. Pryor, Jr.
 800 Expected
 The convention which is expected to attract 500 delegates from the lzI Young Republican clubs throughout the state will get underway in the forenoon with registration of the delegates and alternates. The resolu" tions' committee, under the chair manship of J. Warren Upson or Waterbury, and to which all resolu- tions must be presented before be- ing given the privilege of the floor of the convention, will meet from ID to 12 a. m.
 The business session is sched- uled to get under way at ? p. m. with Joseph Talbot of Naugatuck, state vice chairman, presiding. Fol- lowing this session, the state ex- ecutive committee will meet and elect officers for the ensuing year. The officers will be inducted into office at II a. m. Sunday by J. Ken- neth Bradley of Westport, former national president of the Young Re- publicans.
 Lewis E. Goodsell of Bethel, state chairman, today announced the ap- rointment of eleven sergeants-at- arms to act during the business session. Edmund Hogan of Derby is chief sergeant; the others be- ing Michael Basile of Shelton; Frank Rucinski of West Hartford; Wallace Prann of Deep River: Frank Roberts of Stafford; Rudolph An- derson of Naugatuck; William Si- mons of New London; Norman Reeves of Danielson: Henry Schen- ming of Granby; Alban Ruflstela of Brooklyn; Dennis McCleery of Watertown and Frank Johnson of ThomastOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

of health may feel assured that any bills contracted and submitted to them for their approval are prop erly chargeable against unexpend- ed appropriation available for the items in question.
 Very truly yours,
 E. J. GODFREY,
 Health Officer. The commissioners agred unani- mously that the board was entitled to this protection, inasmuch as com- ment has been throughout all city boards that Controller Rowland has refused to honor various approved commitments although it is his of- fees function to determine what balances are available before bills are presented to the city boards. By yesterdays action, Controller Row land is reminded of his respon- sibility to keep accurate accounting of departmental balances.
 Scarlet Fever
 Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, present. ing his monthly report, remarked the increase in the number of cases of scarlet fever, general throughout the state and reaching a total of cases in Waterbury last month. While this is high prevalence, the health officer said that the cases generally are of mild form and that the number doesn't constitute an epidemic.
 Other new cases of communica- ble diseases reported during the month were. Chicken pox, g, diph- theria, 3, German measles, l. lobar pneumonia, 10, with deaths, measles 3, pulmonary tuberculosis 4, Whooping cough l, broncho pneu- monia 10 with deaths, syphilis II and gonorrhea 9.
 Applications
 Application for a place as appren- tice in the city laboratory was re- ceived from Lucy Russo, and request for appointment as bacteriologist came from Ruth Scnaeffer, of Detroit. Dr. Godfrey was empowered to notify the applicants that there are no vacancies in the department A case of hookworm was report ed by the health officer in the first officially noted by the department The patient is a Negro recently ar rived here from the south and it is surmised that he contracted the ail- ment there. where the disease has large incidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

The program for the 80th anni- versary of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. will be to exemplify "The Spirit of the Y. M. c. A." The program committee is having daily meetings. Its members consist of Donald J. Post, Ralph Minervino, Dr. Frank lin Warren, Kenneth Tingley and Fred Dempsey.
 The committee announces that there are no long speeches at the banquet. On the other hand, there will be a number of short three to five minute talks. These will be given both by some of the older and more prominent men in the city and some of the young &C., tice leaders in the Y. M. c. A. to- day. The total of these talks will demonstrate the Spirit of the Y. M. c. A."
 In addition to the regular toast master. one of the prominent pro- fessional men of the city will drama tize the Spirit of the Y. M c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Legality Of Payments
 Rests With Controller
Board of Health Asks Mir. Rowland to Check Unex=
 pended Balances Before Presenting Bills

Responsibility for validity of all payments by the board of health was' placed with Controller Sher- wood L. Rowland at a meeting of the health board last night. On suggestion of Commissioner J. Francis Smith, the controller was informed by letter that he should not send any bills to the health board for approval unless he first determines that there are unex- pened balances to cover the specific payments sought.
 Beard Protected
 While monthly reports are made to the health department on candi- tions of the balances of all ap- propriations, the board action will serve as a double check on both the controller and the department The matter developed from the com- munication of the controller in which he requested departments to explain purchases in detail. The let ter, which will be sent to the con- troller today and copies of which will be filed with the department and with City Clerk John P. Fitz- maurice, is as follows:
 MT. Sherwood L. Rowland,
 City Comptroller,
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Dear sir: In accordance with the letter sent by you to all department heads under date of March 23rd, the board of health wishes to definitely establish the procedure in regard to purchases and expenditures for services so that there can be nc misunderstanding.
 It is my understanding that nc acquisitions will be honored unless they are chargeable against an un- expended item of appropriation and that the commissioners of the board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

his suggestion on procedure of sub mittirg bills was merely in conform ity with the controllers recent let ter to all city departments.
 Commissioner Smith, using the controllers letter to all departments as basis, suggested that a sort of double check be provided by both the controllers office and the health department in the matter of de- termining balances of health de- partment appropriations. This was to safeguard the commissioners in the instance of approval of bills which might be charged to items whose appropriations had been over expended within the periods of the monthly meetings.
 Commissioner Smith remarked: T think that a somewhat incorrect impression was given by a news paper story and its headline re- ferring to my suggestion made at the meeting of the board of health last night. There is no controversy with the controllers office.
 My suggestion was simply that the health officer state to the con- troller for the board it's understand ing of the procedure used in sub hitting bills. This statement was in conformity with the controllers proposed letter of March 23.
 My suggested letter clearly ind!- cates it's intention of making rec o.d of all agreement not a disagree
 ment."
 "A copy of tie iotter appears else. where in The De.nocra. to5ay)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
DAIRY EMPLOYES
 MEETING TONIGHT

A meeting of milk company driv- CTS and dairy employees will be held at 7:30 o'clock tonight at Machin- ists' hall in the Garden building, 1t was announced today by Rudolph Tata, business agent for the Water bury local of the International Union of Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers, an A. F. of L. affiliate.
 At the same time MT. Tata brand ed as untrue rumors that strike was contemplated at the Consoli- dated Trucking Company. He said that conferences concerning dis agreements have been held but that no strike proceedings have been taken. The dispute is said to have arisen from shipments consigned to the American Brass Company dur ing the recent strike there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Commissioner Tone
 Warns Carelessness :. May Prove Costly
Persons Finding Employment Advised to Obtain Num- bers For Protection, Unemployment Benefits;
 Lost Numbers Easily Replaced on Application

according to the regulations of the Connecticut act, an employer must obtain numbers for his workers if they do not do so themselves.
 Safeguard
 "An account number" he explain ed. "is the workers safeguard against the possibility that his wages may be credited to some one else with a similar name. It may mean dollars and cents to him and his family some day.
 Workers over 65 who are not re- quired by the federal social security law to have numbers, should lm- derstand, nonetheless, that they must have them for unemployment compensation purposes"
 Numbers may be secured, he said by making application to any post master, who will furnish blanks which are to be filled in and for warded to the nearest social security field office. Connecticut offices are located in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Waterbury and Willimantic.
 In the event a worker resides in one of these cities, he may apply in person at the field office, where the number will be issued without delay
 Report Loss
 If Workirgman or woman loses number, the loss should be report ed immediately to the field office and the number will be reissued there. Our experience is that the securing of new number causes much confusion" the commissioner said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Building Permits

Building permits were issued today at the office of Building Inspector Patrick J. Carlin as fol- lows:
 Tony MOntesi, alterations and additions to dwelling, 324 Lake wood road, 5000.
 Ernest Duprc. frame garage, Meriden road, S400.
 Josephine DcCiccO, 1family dwelling, Wall street, S4,0OO.
 Ellen Hayes, addition to rear of store, 67 East Main street, $250.
 Waterbury Rolling Mills, de- mOlish barn and shed, East Aurora street.
 Ansel Adkins. four overnight camps. 30SO East Main street, $l,- 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Death Ends Suit

Withdrawal papers were today filed in the court of common pleas in connection with the $690 civil action pending against the late Dr. Gerardo G. Petrocelli and others, as brought by Bank Com missioner Walter Perry, receiver for the Merchants Trust company. Other defendants named in the suit were Teresino Petrocelli and Joseph DiCorpo. The suit was based on a note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
S65O Claimed

Judge Miles F. McNiff in the court of common pleas today heard the S650 damages action of Joseph Mecca against Mary Cosgrove. The suit is based on a claim the plaintiff has against the defendant for a building at 351 East Main street. Attorney George J. Cr0cicchia represents the plaintiff. Attorney Thomas F. McGrath, Attorney T. ". Meyer and Attorney Michael J. Galull0 appear for the defend- ant,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Cars Collide

A collision at North Main and Bishop streets yesterday afternoon resulted in the arrest of Frank Church, 56, of 917 Cooke street, on charge of operating an automo- bile while under the influence of liquor. Motor Patrolmen John Deeley and Joseph Mccarthy made the arrest.
 Police said Church'S car ran into the rear end of parked car owned by Arnold Monroe, of 36 Wheeler street. Both cars were damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Smith Will

The wife and daughter of the late Howard B. Smith of Middle bury are beneficiaries under his will, which Judge Dennis J. Slavin admitted to probate today.
 A bequest of $1,00 is left to the daughter, Delma A. The residue of the estate goes to the wife, Leona G. Smith. MT. Smith says is in his will that he makes no provision for his son, Howard, Jr., because he is certain that Mrs. Smith will. provide for him.
 Mrs. Smith is named executor. MT. Smith died March 26. The will was drawn Feb. 26, 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone appealed today to all Connecticut workers with out social security account numbers to secure such numbers as soon as they find jobs with employers who are subject to the unemployment compensation act
 MT. Tone stated that failure of a worker to secure number is cer- tain to cause delay in compensating him when he is discharged or laid off. Inconvenience to employers is likely to result also, he said, since,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
No Fire

Several companies of firemen answered an alarm that was reg istered this morning after valve head in the sprinkler system at the Blakeslee Go. building at Field and Meadow streets blew off. There was no fire.
 Firemen were called out at 1925 o'clock and were back at their stations within a few minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Truck Gets Thirsty

A truck which rolled back ward down North Min street at 7:3O this morning crashed into the front of Franks Grill, at 525 North Main street.
 The owner of the truck, Kalis- trat KOlesnik, of 254 Cherry street, was arrested by Motor PatrOlman Alfred OvertOn on a charge of owning a vehicle with defective brakes. Police said that at the time of the accident the truck was operated
 by Edward Jordan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
New Club Meets

Adoption of a proposed consti- tuition and set of bylaws will be voted on tonight at a meeting of the East End Community club at the showrooms of Geghan Motors, Inc. Joseph Brophy, president, will act as chairman.
 This will be the second meeting of the organization, the first session having been held two weeks ago. Several hundred mem- bers have already joined the or- ganization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Claim Paid

Carl Pera of g Cottage place today received $500 from the A. & P. Battery company in settle ment of a compensation claim filed with Commissioner James M. Lynch. The claim was based on the allegation that he permanent ly injured his right hand during employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

FOppleS
 ments for the placing of suitable decorations on the graves of war veterans in local cemeteries.
 Progress of plans for the annual state field day of drum corps and bands to be held in this city in June was announced by Raymond w. Walker, president of the Coyle Post drum corps.
 There was a discussion relative to the state relief fund, which is in charge of Attorney A. Henry Weisman. It was reported that the number of relief applications now on file is tine greatest on rec ord,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Workers Without Security Numbers Causing Dela
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Village Fades

Settlers Village went into the hands of the wreckers yesterday with the Lithuanian, Russian, Polish homes and the town hall buildings to be spared. These structures, part of the city's contribution to the states ter- centenary celebration in 1885, either have been sold or are un- der negotiations for purchase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
NO QUARREL WITH
 CITY CONTROLLER
Commissioner Smith De- nies Intimation in Repub=
 lican's Story on Meeting

Deploring the report issued in the Waterbury Republican today which implied controversy between Con- troller Sherwood L. Rowland and the board of health commissioners, Commissioner J. Francis Smith stated to The Democrat today that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

Corp. Coyle post, American Le- zion, will seek to eclipse all pre- vious records during this years annual poppy sale in May. Con- mander William T. Harrington, at a meeting at the Legion home last night, appointed Past Commander Wallace J. Inglis to the chairman ship of the committee in charge of the poppy sale and the Mem orial Day decorations.
 MT. Inglis will order more than 1000 peoples for the drive, which will be held late in May. He will also be in charge of arrange
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Full Weather Report

COnmecticut-SnOw late tonight probably turning to rain Thurs day. Slightly warmer.
 Boston, April 6-(UP)-Weathe her forecast:
 Rhode Island and Massa chusetts- Snow late tonight probably turning to rain Thursday. Slightly warmer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
COZ STREET MAN
 HAS CASE NOLLED

Joseph Madonia, 60, of 39 Gee street, charged with violation of the building ordinances, was given a nolle in city court today. Madonia had allegedly had construction work done without first securing the nec- essary permit.
 Joseph Demers, 23, of 131 Edin street. charged with failure. to grant the right of way, received a con- tinuance to Monday.
 Salverio Caggiano, P, of West Haven, charged with same offense, received a continuance to Monday.
 A continuance to Monday was also given George Lines, 20, of R. F. D., charged with reckless driving.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

\ Mon and His BorsoIin<
 Hot For Easter. A BorsoIino hot is great 5000 investment for that man who hos habit of buying everything for the long pull.
 Who looks oheod = who thinks ohead and buys on mileage basis.
 BorsoIino hats of Alessondro, ltoIy, have eighty-one years of quality ideoIs and tradition be- hind them.
 A BorsoIino hot is made unhur- riedIy in utter disregard of time, to make it so good from the finest of fur felt thot at $1O it's the thrifsiest hot you can buy measured by mileage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

Netherlands Indies is to have its first shoe factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

In the province of Tarnopol. in Poland, there. is one motor vehicle for every 4,68O persons.
Montana labor news., 1938-04-28
MINNESOTA BOARD OF
REGENTS RE-INSTATES
PROF. W. A. SNAPPER

One Of the most significant acts by
a state board of education in recent
years is described in the March issue
of The Bulletin of the American As
ISOLATION of University Professors.
In September, 1917, Prof. w. A.
Shaper, head of the political science
department of the University of
Minnesota, was called suddenly be-
fore the State Board of Regents and
charged with being "a rabid pro-
German There were no acts of
disloyalty charged against him. He
simply did not hold the right idea
about the war. With no time to set
up a defense for himself and with
no bona fide hearing, he was dis
missed.
In January, 1888, Governor Elmer
Benson presented the case to the
present state board and the board
found that the following things were
true of Prof. Shaper's dismissal in
1917:
He was not furnished with a copy
of the alleged information against
him. No charges were made against
him that might have been consid-
cred by a faculty committee and,
therefore, none were considered by
such a committee.
HE was not confronted by his
accusers.
HE was not given sufficient time
or opportunity to meet the charges,
nor to engage counsel for his de-
Tense"
The Board of Regents, finding that
"the dismissal was without due
process and, therefore, unjustified, "
rescinded the boards action of 1917,
and expunged the resolution termi-
mating Prof. Shaper's University
connection from the records and
minutes of the board. The board
has paid Prof. Shaper $4,000 in
reparation of his loss of salary for
l9l7-l918, and has restored him to
the rank of professor emeritus.
The AAUP Bulletin story shows
clearly that Prof. Sharper was not
"a rabid prot German" but was the
victim of popular prejudice in 1917.
Numerous efforts had been made in
the past 20 years by members of the
staff, former students of Prof. Shap-
er, and alumni of the University of
Minnesota to reopen the case, but
the matter did not receive the atten-
ton of the board until Governor
Benson urged it. The Minnesota
chapter of the American Association
of University Professors and the
AAUP Bulletin have both congratu-
lated the Board of Regents for TAX
ing this stand on the question of
academic freedom and tenure.
Montana labor news., 1938-04-28
NORTHWEST AIRLINE5I
CONDEMNED BY union
OF YELLOWSTONE co.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF
CARPENTERS AND JOINERS
of America, Local Union No. 1172
Billings, Montana
RESOLUTION

Whereas: Frank Jacoby and Sons,
an unfair contracting firm of Bill
lings, Montana, who have been
placed on the unfair list by F. L. U.
No. 1874 and concurred in by the
Billings Building Trades Council,
the Yellowstone Trades and Labor
Assembly and the Montana State
Federation of Labor, and have been
advertised as such all over the state
of Montana.
And whereas: Chandler Cohagen,
an unfair architect of Billings, Mon
tana, who also is on the unfair list
Of the Billings Building Trades Coun-
Gil, the Yellowstone Trades and La
Dor Assembly and the Montana State
Federation of Labor and has been
advertised as such all over the state
of Montana.
And whereas: The Northwest Air
lines, a corporation doing business
under the jurisdiction of Carpenters
Local No. 1172 the Billings Building
Trades Council and the Yellowstone
Trades and Labor Assembly, have
seen fit to employ Chandler Cohagen
as architect and Frank Jacoby and
Sons as contractors, to build an Of
flee within the Municipal Airport, a
city owned institution under lease of
the Northwest Airlines Incorporated,
entirely ignoring the efforts of Or
gained Labor in their request to the
Northwest Airlines to s~traighten up
with the unions involved.
Now therefore be it resolved that
the Northwest Airlines Incorporated
and the Municipal Airport of Billings,
Montana, be placed on the UNFAIR
list Of all Organized Labor through
out the United States and copies of
such action be sent to all parties con-
cerned.
Frank F. Thompson,
President.
I. J.. Meeker,
Corresponding Secretary.
Montana labor news., 1938-04-28
NATIONAL GROUPS ASKS
ENDORSEMENT
POSTAL

POSTAL TELEGRAPH
Clarence E. Blewett, Chairman
Labor's Non-Pa artisan League of
Butte, 81 East Quartz St.,
Butte, Mont.
Understand that state Farmer-La-
Dor conference will be held May l
at Great Falls, Montana, at which
time preliminary endorsement of
Congressman Jerry O'Connell comes
up for ratification. Record of Con-
gresham O'Connell is such that
every farmer and labor group ought
to be working as enthusiastically and
energetically as possible for his re-
election. I accordingly urge you to
do everything you can to bring about
unanimous ratification of endorse
ment of Jerry O'Connell at the May
l conference.
E. L. Oliver, Executive Vice
President Labor's Non
Partisan League.