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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
A&PSelf-ServiceStore Here Amazes Visitors
Carloads Tons of Merchandise Conveniently Placed in New East Main St. Establishment Pleases

Self service :l an elaborate Water bury store, a store large enough to include as initial supplies such items as a ton of coffe in one sec- tion, a carload of Florida oranges in another part of the store, was inaugurated by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea company today with the opening of their largest, most modern store in this section of the state, located at 264 East Main street, opposite Crosby high school.
 While thirty clerks, ten of these part of the additional help needed and supplied locally, instructed and helped customers unfamiliar with the procedure today, w. F. Riley superintendent of the western sec- tion of Connecticut, and G. A. Reimer, assistant superintendent for Waterbury, directed opening of the Company's largest Waterbury establishment. The floor space totals 54,000 square feet
 Effect Savings
 "The new self service store is de- signed to effect savings in prices for the consumer" MT. Riley remarked. "But it will not tend to cut employ ment. To the contrary, we have put on ten additional boys and will need more clerks and another cashier, it seems probable"
 He explained that savings of from 5 to 10 per cent will be possible for the consumer through the new sys- tenn of self service. This is the way it works: The customer enters through certain channels, either from the East Main street main en- trance, or, if shopping with a car, through the special parking lot at the rear on Cole street. Next, bas- ket is available, a wire basket which will fit over another wire basket on- to small go-cart, however. If the customer wants only few articles, one basket and no wagon will suf- flee. But, for more, why the two baskets and the wagon.
 Aid Customers
 Thereafter clerks are available in all sections of the store to help the customer find what is wanted but the customer selects the merchan- dize personally, puts it into the bas- ket and wheels to one of the several cashiers.
 One particular point made by the company is that there will be no waiting for adding items and mak- ing change. The cashiers list the items by special cash registers.
 Fish fresh from the company fish pier, brought quickly over the road from Boston, meats of the best, liquor department adjacent, the most varied assortment of fruits and vegetables to be found in any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
 Agreements

Thomas Simon of Winsted. a worker for the Naugatuck Chemi- cal division of the U. s. Rubber Co. of Naugatuck, was today granted a compensation award of S1,624.8S by Compensation Com missioner James M. Lynch. He sustained 75 per cent loss of use of his right hand in an accident at the factory. Payments will be at the rate of S12.38 for 131 IA weeks.
 Several of the specific awards were made by Commissioner Lynch today.
 Ansonia Mfg. Co. and Genevieve Kado, Ansonia, finger injuries, S6.93 for 26.6 weeks, beginning January 20, for 70 per cent loss of use of fingers.
 American Brass company and w. J. Drewelus, $10.22 for five weeks, for finger injuries.
 Waterbury Tool company and Harold Simons, Naugatuck, finger injuries, $1S.60 for 20 weeks.
 American Brass Co. and Harry Karkut, Shelton, shoulder burns, compensation $44.40 and doctor bill of SIS.
 American Brass Co. and Patrick AylO, Ansonia, foot injury, $l50 settlement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17

similar store are parts of the new establishment.
 Managers of various departments, well-known to WaterburianS, in- clude Frank Caruso, meats; Joseph Moore, vegetables; Patrick Roche, liquor.
 Connolly Manager
 George Connolly is manager of the new store and has been active in arranging stock since the first shipments of the immense amount of supplies arrived last Friday. Numbers flocked to the self-service store early today and steady throng of customers learned the ropes" of selecting their own mer- chandis while many an infant asked to be allowed to wheel the car- riage".
 The management promises large savings on all commodities but re- serves the right to limit quantities to each customer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
CHAMBERLAIN MAY
 CALL UPON LABOR
Cabinet of All Political Parties RumOred in View
 of Present Crisis

London, March 17-CUP)-Re- ports that the government might seek to form cabinet embracing ell political parties spread through parliamentary circles today.
 These reports were accompanied by persistent assertions that there was another split in the cabinet re- garding European policy and that the resignations of some leading members could be expected unless an agreement was reached soon. There was extreme tension in parliamentary Hobbies, due both to the urgency of the European situa- ton and to the reports of serious division among cabinet members on policy.
 It seemed certain that the gov- ernment would be called upon soon to make decisions of great moment. In political quarters, 1t was suggest ed that the government would not be surprised if Germany continued her active policy ill foreign affairs.
 The situation here was reminis- cent in many ways of the dark days iof July, 1914, when the government Twas considering the policy 1t should Iadopt.
 The most specific report was that Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain might invite the labor party to par tictpate in the government. and 1t wa0 assumed that if he did so, the liberals would get representation. In lthe present so-called national gov- lernment, National Labor" and "Na- stional Liberal" men are included, sbus the official labor and liberal parties remain in opposition.
 One newspaper reported that Winston Churchill, dissident con- lservative leader, Maj. Clement Att lee, labor party leader, and Sir Ar chibald Sinclair, Liberal party lead- er, might be invited to join the ca- binet and that coincidently a post of importance might be found for Anthony Eden, who resigned as foreign secretary because he dis agreed with Chamberlain's policy on foreign affairs.
 It was added that Chamberlain might ask Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, his predecessor as prime minister, to come out of retirement and lead the government forces in the house Iof lords.
 It was not at all certain that opposition leaders would join the Government if asked. It was taken flor granted that they would de- Bmand concessions-a hardening of policy toward the dictator nations which apparently were the basis for disagreement among cabinet mem- Ibers themselves.
 There were reports that in addi- tion to a possible invitation to the opposition to join the cabinet, Chamberlain would make a personal hppeal to trade union leaders for a united effort to speed up rearma- ment.
 Chamberlain was expected within khe next week to make a consid- bred statement on foreign policy, hnd 1t seemed probable that any Fabinet changes would be in effect by then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17

George T. Ryan is president.
 An Irish entertainment and dance will be presented at Buckingham hall by the 1rish- American Social club, of which Attorney Hugh Me- Gill is president.
 The annual St. Patrick,s Night party of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks' hall will be attended by sev- eral hundred persons. Irish enter tainment will be presented.
 A St. Patrick'S night program will be presented by the Brass City Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. A special class of candidates will be initiated with Past Worthy Presi- dent John Graham in charge. Dr. George A. Leonard will deliver A special message. Some of the city's best known entertainers will offer Irish songs and dances. Refresh mentS will be served and dancing will be enjoyed.
 Members of the Loyal Order of Moose and their friends will gather at Moose hall for the orders annual party.
 St. Patrick's Church
 The Holy Name society of St. Patrick's church will play host at a joint program. Games and enter tainment will be enjoyed in the church basement, and dancing and entertainment have been arranged for the Lyceur.
 The annual St. Patrick's day din- ner dance of Sheridan Council. Knights of Columbus, will be held at the Columbus club.
 Members of Santa Maria circle, Daughters of Isabella, enjoyed a St. Patrick'S day social following their meeting last night at Hibernian hall. Mrs. Irene Dutel was. chairman of the committee in charge.
 A St. Patrick's dance was held following the meeting of Lily of the Valley lodge, Manchester Unity, at Mechanics hall.
 Irish Music
 A sermon on St. Patrick was delivered at the Church of the Immaculate Conception last night by Rev. John L. Finnerty. A pro- gram of Irish music was presented under the direction of Prof. F. F. Harmon. A Holy Hour service will be held at the church tonight.
 In addition to the organizations mentioned, many other groups will also held special programs tonight, while many parties have been ar ranged for private homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
Green Predominant
 Color Here Today
City Observes St. Patrick's Day With Enthusiasm;
 Many SOcials Planned For Tonight

Murky skies and intermittent rain today failed to dim the brilliance of the green neckties, shirts, sham rocks, ribbons and flowers that were seen all over the city as Water bury began Its celebration of St.. Patrick's day. Special events planned for tonight will attract many hundreds of persons.
 Special services in Catholic churches this morning were attend ed by large crowds. Irish music was offered during the services.
 Prominent Speakers
 Several distinguished speakers will deliver addresses at a banquet at The Elton tonight. The banquet is being sponsored by the Irish- American Social club, of which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17

Bringing with them dash of old Erin, five new Irish roses will be found in many American gardens this year. All are products of the famous McGredy family of hybrid izers at Porta down, Ireland. Tests show them ideally adapted to wealth CT conditions in all parts of the United States.
 Now this year. these Irish roses are characterized by handsome blossoms, vigorous foliage and strong, robust plants. All are con- tinuous boomers. Horticulturists predict these new 'McGredy" roses will be popular with American flower lovers, stating that about s per cent of the commonly known hy- brid teas in the United States today are of Irish origin. Many of them were developed by the McGredys who have long line of famous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
SCHOOL OFFICIALS
 DISCUSS PROBLEMS

Officials of school departments of 12 major Connecticut cities will be guests of the local board of educa- ton at a dinner meeting tonight at W1lby high school. The officials will conduct regional conference on the difficulties confronting school de- partments in the larger cities. Dr. Ernest w. Butterfield, commission CT of the state board of education, will direct the discussion.
 Dinner will be served at 6:30 i1, the school cafeteria and the discus- sion will be held in the school i- brary. Approximately 40 are expect ed to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17

roses to their credit.
 The 1888 Irish rose varieties are named "McGredy's Triumph" "Mc- Gredy's Rex Anderson" "McGre- dy's Pride" Dorothy McGredy," and "McGredy's Pink" The bloom of ''McGredy's Triumph" is of brilliant strawberry. blushed scarlet and or ange. The Rex Anderson" rose is white with an overcast of ivory, slightly deeper at the center. Mo Gredy's Pride" has orange and sal- mon-pink blossoms, veined with saf- fron.yellow. The outside of the Dorothy McGredy" petals is sun flower yellow, while the inner side Is intense vermiilion with saffron' yellow base. "McGredy's Pink" i bright rose. AS the flower opens, the outer petals shade to a pearly cream and pink with saffron yellow base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17

church.
 The college singers have also been signed for concerts in New York, Washington, Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse following tomorrow nights presentation here. The group will be heard next Monday over WEAF at 2:30 p. m.
 Tomorrow'S concert will be spon- sored in an effort to purchase a new motion picture protector for the church and will be followed by danc- ing. At 6 o'clock Middlebury col- lege alumni will attend a banquet.
 Belgrade, Yugoslavia, is to have itS fret automobile cl1Ou
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
COLLEGE SINGERS
 HERE IN CONCERT

The Middlebury College Glee club, comprised of IS male and IT female voices who were selected in com- petitive trials from over 200 candi- dates, will make their debut in Wa
 terbury tomorrow evening at 8:15 o'clock at Davenport hall in a con- cert sponsored by the Mems club of the Second Congregational
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17

Ice hockey games have attracted crowds in Moscow, Russia, this win ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
CATTLE, HAY, BARN
 GO UP IN FLAMES

Andover, Mass, March 17.-(UP) Seven head of cattle, 10 tons of hay and farming equipment were destroyed early today when fire Iwept a river-road barn.
 John Marudzinski, 2. a neighbor, vas struck by an electric light wire nd rendered unconscious " shock while attempting to rescue some of he cattle. He was revived at hos bital.
 Damage was estimated at 5000. The farm is owned by Albert A. Hardy.
 Automobile factories in Italy are operating at capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17

Lenten services will be conducted as usual in St. Francis Xavier's church tomorrow afternoon and evening. Stations of the cross are the principal portion of the ser vices.
 Baseball Practice
 Baseball practice will soon be possible at the Washington park diamond, because of the work of Caretaker William Single and his assistants. The area has been drained of the water which was poured over 1t during the skating season, and the task of filling in and levelling is now underway.
 Basketball
 Final games of the regular Sched- ule of the Community House Bas- ketball league will be played tomor- row night when the Welles meet the Robins and the Gents meet the Sacred Hearts.
 The board of directors of the league are working out a schedule for the play-off games which will be necessary for decision as to the champion of the second round. The Raymond Hillies, winners of the first round, will meet the second round champions in three game tournament for settlement of the real title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-17
SLAYER CONDEMNED

Chicago, March 17-(U.P.)-John Henry Seadlund, 27, asked his keep CTS for some new magazines today intending to pass the time pleasant ly until he Is electrocuted for the Kidnapping of Charles s. Ross. He was sentenced to die last night by a federal court jury. He snickered when Federal Judge John P. Banks ordered a hearing for Saturday on a motion for new trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

and eight-point demand that Hen
lein made at Karlsbad calling for
full autonomy In government, the
Czechs now must also take into &C.
count the Sudetens right OF self
determination" as enunciated by
Adolf Hitler at Nuremberg.
Self Determination
Although they denied that Henlein
intended 10 demand q plebiscite, the
spokesman stressed the point Of self
determination, which II was gen.
orally agreed would have the same
effect Of permitting the Sudetens To
withdraw from Czchoslovakia and
annex themselves 10 Germany.
Official reports Of the battle at
Schwaderbach said that the rebels
had been dispersed across the Ger
man border. They were reported To
have taken some customs officers
prisoners, In addition TO the gen.
darmes.
Sudetens also fed into Germany
from the border village OF Mark
thausen when police routed them.
The government at Prague official
ly denied that there had been fight
Ing at Haberspirk, but tn Sudeten
communique said that In addition To
the % dead, bloody fighting proceed
cd last night and that the roads
we're crowded with troops, In several
border villages, the Sudetens said
the soldiers outnumbered the popu-
lation.
Although neither side estimated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

top sergeant because the sergeant
refused to order fire.
The Sudetens captured the post
and seized the weapons found there,
including 40 boxes OF ammunition
and two machine guns. Soon gen.
darme reinforcement from the town
OF Falkenau and zwobau arrived In
automobiles and beseiged the post
They attacked from two sides In
heavily armored cars, and recaptured
the gendarmcrie station.
Majority Desire Peace
Czech officials estimated that OF
the entire Sudeten minority OF g.
10000 less than 10000 were In the
streets yesterday, and that this In
dictated O desire OF the majority for
peace despite the clamoring for
"anschuluss" (union) with Ger
many.
The CzechS also were gratified by
the apparent calmness with which
news OF the rioting was first re-
ceiyed In Germany, and this they
interpreted as the result OF asSur-
ances that France and Great Bril-
tain were solidly behind the CSechs
In their struggle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
PETROCCIA TO BE
BURIED SATURDAY
Restaurant Owner Dies OF
Heart Attack After
Leaving Warehouse

Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday for Pasquale Petroccia, 81, OF
SO state street, who died OF heart
attack late yesterday morning. He
was stricken just after he had left
the warehouse Of Frank Pope 81
Sons, Canal street, where he had
gone to make some purchases.
Mr.. Petroccia had operated the
Mattatuck lunch, ie48 East Main
street, for the past az years, He
was also the owner Of Patsy'S grill,
463 East Main street.
Born In italy, he came TO this
country 81 years ago. After living
for several years In Easton, Pa, he
came to waterbury and made his
home, He was member OF the
Loyal Order Of Moose and we'll
known In the east end section,
Surviving are his wife, Dora; two
sons, william and Vincent; five
daughters, Rose, Florence, Car
maine, Vera and Eta, all Of this city;
two brothers, Antonio Of italy, and
John Of this city; and a sister, Mrs.
Carmine AnSalone, Of Mineola, l.. I.
The funeral will be held at 10
o'clock Saturday morning from the
Maiorano funeral home, 96 Willow
street, to the chudch Of Our Lady
OF Lourdes, where o solemn mass OF
requiem will be offered at i0:46.
Burial will be In Calvary cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home between 2 and II p. m today
and tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
Two-Year Probation Period Favored for Connecticut
Big Top" To Shelter
Modern Science Show
"Parade Of Progress" to Be Staged Here Tomorrow;
Police Escort Arranged For Public Demonstration

Circus days will be here again to-
morrow This time It's q new kind
Of "circus" that Is coming to Water
bury. This will be circus OF science
in the form Of the General Motors
Parade Of Progress" Exposition.
This new type Of circus has no
elephants, no lions, no clowns; yet
It has a big top" and side shows
and Is Allied with thrills and drama,
say those that have seen the per-
formances. And the college-trained
performers tighten their lectures
with situations that move audiences
to applause and laughter.
"a Transports
This latest stream-lined circus
will parade the streets Of Waterbury
In the conventional way although
the "A huge hilver and red expo.
sition transports can hardly be said
to be conventional In design.
The parade will start tomorrow
morning at HAS on East Main
street. An escort Of motorcycle po-
lice officers will meet the caravan
and lead II through the downtown
streets to the American Brass Co.
park at West Main street and Thorn
aston avenue, where the big show
will open OF TOO o'clock on Satur-
day night. Arrangements for the
motorcycle scort was made by Supt.
OF Police william Roach, Dep. Supt.
Daniel Carson and Capt. william J..
Duggan Of the accident prevention
bureau.
The motor caravan will be met at
the outskirts Of the city on East
Main street as II arrives via U. s,
route II from Meriden, where II has
been playing for the last three days.
During the Meriden showing, the
1000 ,000th visitor OF the 1888 sea.
son, 1S-year-old Harry lie Mont, was
presented with an attendance prize
Of an deliberately fitted out, two
speed bicycle by officials OF the New
Departure Manufacturing division OF
the General Motors Corp. Attend
ance records indicate that the ALL
time total attendance will pass the
5000, 600 mark during the waterbury
stay.
Members Of the welcoming COM
mittee will include city officials, del
egates from the Safety Council,
Chamber OF Commerce and other
civic organizations who will greet
Exposition Director John M. Jarpe
and Asst. Director Joseph p. Dever
and will then accompany them In
the parade.
Parade Route
The parade will move westward
from East Main street through the
business center end out West Main
street 10 Thomaston avenue, where
work OF erecting the tent and con-
structing the exposition halls will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

start at the American Brass 90. park.
The first performance OF the Free
Science Show will be at Z o'clock
Saturday evening with formal open.
Ing ceremonies participated In by
the welcoming committee and the
General Motors officials.
on Tuesday evening at 1880 p. m.
David Babson, scout executive Of the
Mattatuck Boy Scout Council has ar
ranged to have the boy scouts at
tend in organized groups with their
troop leaders. Notices have been sent
TO all troops to gather at designated
meeting places and proceed under
the direction Of their leaders TO the
West Main street gate Of the rec
reation park where they will as
semble IN formation Just inside the
gate. Items Of special interest TO
Boy Scouts as well as the general
public will be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
OBITUAR

sHEA--John Shea Of 200 VOL
eott street died at ST. Mary's hospi-
tai yesterday afternoon after priel
illness. A native OF Ireland, M
made his home In New Haven fol
many years coming to waterbury
II years ago. Mr.. Shea resided II,
the eastern section Of the city anc
was a communicate OF the Sacreo
Heart church re was retired from
the winchester Repeating Arms
company 20 years ago
Mr.. Shea Is survived by hve
daughters, Catherine Shea, OF tins
city, Mrs, Willis Vincent OF North.
Nnipton, Mass; Mrs. Philip Cages OF
Atlanta, Ca; Mrs. Bart Shea OF wa.
teryiIle and Mrs. william Moore OF
Camden, Me-: one son, John Shea OF
this city; two sisters. Mrs. Nellie
leslie OF Alameda, Calf; and MRS
Bessie O'Connor OF New Haven: ana
two brothers, Michael OF New Haven
ana James OF Ireland.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at s:ib o'clock from the
Mulville funeral home 270 West
Main street TO the Sacred Heart
church where q solemn mass OF re-
q,iien will be celebrated at 0 o'clock
Burial Will be IN the family plot N
ST. Lawrence cemetery, New Haven,
Friends may call at the funeral
home today and tomorrow AFTER
noon and evening
PnsCE-- Frank Pesee, 81, OF 30
Write Road died this morning ct
his home after q lingering Illness
He was born In italy but came TO
thiS country and 10 Waterbury ~
years ago. He was very well known
throughout the city and especially
among the Italian residents.
Ne. Pescc Is survived by his wife,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

the number killed In the two hotel
battles, II was reported that they
numbered six: one Czech police
man, one railway man and four Su-
detens, including u woman.
Several were said to have been
taken prisoner and II was assumed
that they were court martialed,
Eleven districts Of the Sudeten area
are under martial law.
Sudeten C0mmunique
A Sudeten communicate, describ-
ing the battle at Haberspirk. said
the Communists provoked citizens TO
fight. dendarmes charged into the
melee, but without using guns. The
crowd OF Sudetens grew TO 1000
and forced The gendarmes TO retreat
the communicate said. Suddenly q
shot was fired by the gendarmes
and general battle ensued. This
shot, police said later, was fired by
q gendarme named Barotsch at his