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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

protests against the program were being inspired by 8 "big corporation in Detroit" while Taber and others accused WPA administrator Harry L. Hopkins of inspiring favorable letters through the relief organiza- ton.
 Minton also advocated that "this 33 1-2 percent of the (radio) sta- tions which are now owned by newspapers be cleaned up, and the newspapers put out of the radio business"
 He commented bitterly on sec- tion of ANPA radio report which questioned whether broadcaSters should enjoy the use of a domain which belongs to the people" with out payment.
 And, yet" he said, the news papers get a subsidy from the fed- eral government of $90,000,000 a year to carry their newspapers and periodicals through the mail. It costs Uncle Sam about $90, 900, 900 a year more than he gets out of 1t, and yet those subsidized newspa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

ing spending program. That is all you have to do, is to aver 1t or ac- cuse or make the charge, any kind of loose charge, against this ad- ministration and 1t gets headline and goes to the country as fact"
 He also specifically mentioned the New York Herald Tribune, the 'unspeakable" Chicago Tribune, and the Philadelphia Enquirer.
 Burke said that 95 per cent of the newspapers lived up to the ideals which i've have a right to ex- pect from a free press"
 Personal" he added, "T am sometimes alarmed by the trend to- ward sensationalism, but on more mature judgment can see that very little harm is done by that"
 Climax of Charges
 Minton'S accusations climaxed several days of charges and counter charges centering on letters to sen- ators and representatives concerning the recovery program. House ma iority leader Sam Rayburn read a letter on the floor contending that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Down through the 24 years since Mothers Day was first established by presidential proclamation, as authorized by Congress, on the cec- ond Sunday in May, this day, born out of reverence and esteem for mothers, has grown to have a far greater significance and has be- come an occasion for reminding the public of the necessity of making motherhood safer and of preventing unnecessary deaths of mothers in childbirth, the state department of health said in its current weekly bulletin.
 Tragedy
 No greater tragedy can come to any home or family than the loss of the mother, the bulletin stated, but maternal mortality in the United States continues to remain high in comparison with other civilized countries. There has been little de- cline in the maternal death rate iii this country during the g years for which records are available, and the ldCU IlldU 1I,UUU lIOLllcIS ulc dS d re- suit of pregnancy in a year is a pathetic one when it is realized that thousands of these mothers could have been saved if they had availed themselves of adequate medical su- pervision throughout the maternity period.
 In Connecticut the record is somewhat better. The bulletin stated that there has been gradual decline in maternal deaths in the State during the past ten years and that in 1887 new low maternal mortality record was established. In 1927, there was a rate oI 5.7 mater nal deaths per 1000 living births. In 1887, the rate was down to 29 deaths per 1000 living births. Ac- tually, 164 Connecticut mothers died az result of child bearing in 1927, and the number was cut to only 65 last year. This record was partly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
IS CONVICTED OF
 MANSLAUGHTER

Worcester, Mass, April 29.-CUP) -Carmine Prizio, 38, of Worcester, was acquitted on a second degree murder charge but convicted on manslaughter in sealed verdict or oned today.
 Superior Judge William A. Burns immediately sentenced him to five to seven years in state prison. The verdict was returned last night af- ter the jury deliberated nearly seven hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

pers do not want anybody to use the air free!"
 Minton Questioned
 Two senators questioned Minton Sen. George W.Norris, Qnd.,) Neb. asked him if he had seen a news paper story quotinng Rer James M Mead, (d) N. Y, as having said dur ing the house fight which resulted nj the death of the reorganization bill, he had received a telegram signed by himself urging him to vote against the bill. Norris said that tht kind of propaganda had been exposed before but still continued and wondered how long the nation would pay any attention to it.
 "The shell game is pretty old game" Minton eplied, "but they still pay It."
 When we read line from the ANPA report which said that radio in totalitarian countries, had been made an instrument of dictator ship which has destroyed the "very soup of the press, Sen. Lewis B Schwellenbach, (d) Wash, volun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
OBITUARY

NOBLE-Mrs. Bertha Partree Mo- ble, widow of Arthur Dutton Noble, died at her home, 103 Willow street, last night after long illness. She was born in Watertown, the daugh- ter of Frederick and Elizabeth Sco- will Partree of that town. Her early life was spent there until her mar riage when she came to. this city to make her home.
 She is survived by one sister, Miss Ella M. Partree of this city, ard a number of cousins. Funeral serv- ices will be held Saturday afternoon az 10 o'clock from her home, 103 Willow street with burial in Ever green cemetery, Watertown. Rev Dr. John N. Lewis will off1ciate.
 TOMASAITIS-John Tomasaitis, an ex-serviceman, died yesterday at tjle Veterans hospital in Rutland, Mass. The body will be shipped to t.le Deliniks funeral home, IT Con- gres savenue. A military funeral will be accorded him Monday morning, time and other arrangements to be announced later.
 MT. Tomasaitis enlisted in this city October 3, 1917, and was a pri- vate in company G, 3r army com posite regiment, taking part in sev- eral battle in France. He was grant, ed discharge November 25. 1919.
 He is survived by cousin, George EDoy.1i,, ckac If ihic citv
 CHAPMAN Mrs. Len )r Pryor Chapman, wife of Frederick E. Chapman, died at her home in War ren, Pa, last night. She was resi- dent of Waterbury for 30 years, moving to Warren 26 years ago.
 She is survived by her husband, and a sister, Mrs. w. Darlington Gretter, of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held at Riverside cemetery, time and other arrangements to be announced.
 VIDEBORG - John Videborg, 63, of 119 West Main street died this morning at St. Mary's hospital. He was born in Sweden but come to this country 35 years ago. For the past 27 years he has been employed by the Mattatuck Historical Society as caretaker. He was member of the Swedish Tabernacle Baptist church.
 MT. Videborg is survived by his wife. Alma, and one nephew.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street, time and arrangements to be an- nounced later. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening between T and g o'clock and on Sunday from 3 to and to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and nelghbors, in particular the boys at st. Mary's Hospital, Mother Sacred Heart and Sisters and Nurses for their sym pathy and kindness shown us dur ing our recent bereavement, tn. death of our beloved brother, Johi Hann$n.
 Signed:
 SARAH HANNON,
 THOMAS HANNON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
UNEMPLOYED ON
 WAY TO GOVERNOR

New Haven, Conn, April 2o.- (UP).-A delegation of unemployed, representing principal sections of state, left here today under the sponsorship of Labor's Non-Partisan League of Connecticut to call upon the governor.
 A spokesman sAid they would call the executives attention to unem- ployment conditions and "call for a realistic solution through support of the national administrations program for recovery"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Vice-PreSident

to elect their vice-president to the presidency the succeeding year.
 Clerk William M. Gillette of the common pleas court will be re- elected treasurer and Clerk George H. Freeman of the superior court will be reelected secretary. The nominations were filed today by the nominating committee ap- pointed last week by President Larkin. The committee consists of Attorney w. w. Gager, Attor- ney William B. Fitzgerald and At torney Harry M. Albert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
President

States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis has been nominated for the vice-presidency of the Waterbury Bar association. Nomination is equivalent to election at the an- nual meeting of the association, which will be held at the superior court building, Friday, April 13.
 Prosecuting Attorney William J. Larkin of the common pleas court, who is president currently, will be succeeded by Vice President Pat rick Healey at the annual meeting. It is the custom of the association
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

teered:
 "That is one thing we do not need to worry about here. Our press has lost its soul SO many years ago that 1t would not recognize 1t if it met it on the street."
 If 1t ever had one," Minton said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
SENATOR BURKE
 DEFENDS PRESS
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(Continued from Page D would be subject to a fine of 5000 to $10,000 and two years imprison- ment. The postmaster general would be empowered to suspend violators from the use of the mails for six months.
 He charged that this administra- tion cannot get headline in the newspapers of this country, but let anybody make a loose accusation against them and the headlines of the press of the country scream"
 Propaganda Proof
 Specifying instance of "propa- ganda" in the press, he read head line from the Washington Pos. which said: "Priming Foes Soften ed by PWA grants, Taber ayers"
 "Of course Taber ayers it," said Minton, referring to Rep. John Ta- Der, (r), N. Y, foe of President Roosevelt's $4,512,0O0, O0,OO0 lending Roosevelt was taken on an inspec- tion tour of the Good Samaritan and New England Deaconess hos pitals. She planned to lunch with her son John and Anne Lindsay Clark, whom he will marry in June.
 She also hoped to visit a federal emergency nursery school and an art project this afternoon.
 She will stay here tonight and leave by automobile tomorrow morn- ing with Mrs. Louis McHenry Howe, widow of the Presidents former ad- wiser, for Fall River, where she will speak at a luncheon tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Stephen was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 26 Aurora street to the Blessed Sacra- ment church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Joseph Murphy. A musical program was rendered by Professor Robert Birt. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with com initial services by Father Murphy. The pallbearers were: Joseph But kiss, Arthur Smith, Frank Hogan and John McLinden, nephews of the deceased, Douglas Little and Ches- ter Little, cousins of the deceased.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ursula Gug- lielmetu will be held tomorrow mor- ming at 8:15 o'clock from the home, Riverside street, Oakville, to St. Mary Magdalen's church, Oakville. where 8 solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9:15 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of John Paul O'Con- nell was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 19 Cath crime avenue to the Sacred Heart church, where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Frederick Schaeffer. Bur- ial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Thomas Cronin, Thomas Leahy. George Droden. Christopher Delaney, Raymond Giguire and Benjamin F. Fenn.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Belle Fuller will be held at the Alderson funeral home, TO Central avenue, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Great Harrington. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors and especially the Holy Name Society of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes for their kindness and sym pathy during our recent bereave- ment, the death of our beloved father, Luciano Mannello.
 Signed
 THE MANNELLO FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

VIDEBORG-In this city, April 29, 1888. John Videborg of 119 West Main St. Funeral arrangements later from Clark funeral home, 20 State street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

NOBLE-In this city. April 2S, 1888. Mrs. Bertha Partree Noble of 102 Willow street. Funeral Saturday af- ternoon at 1 o'clock from 103 Will low Street. Burial in Evergreen cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
DIED

TOMASAITIS-In this city, April 2S. 193S. John Tomasaitis of this city Funeral Monday morning, time and funeral home, 17 Congress Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

SULLIVAN A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrate Saturday morning, April 30th at $ o'clock, at St. Patrick's church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Daly Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
MASSES

MURPHY-An anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated tomor- row morning at 7:JO o'clock, at SS. Peter and Paul church, for the re- pose of the soul of the late Mrs Peter Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
TWO YOUTHS HERE
 JOIN MAINE CAMP
Fabiani and GOdin Added to IVA Quota at Pass
 amaquOddy Village

A group of Il more Connecticut youths have been added recently to this states quota at the IVA project at Passamquoddy Village, Maine. State Director Thomas J. Dodd an- nounced here today. Dodd said this contingent raises the total of Con- necticut boys at the village to AT.
 At the village, the youths receive work experience in several occupa- tions over a period of five months. The actual work experience is sup- plemented by classroom work in the particular occupations they elect to pursue.
 Besides the training, the youths receive room board, medical atten- ton and enjoy recreational facili- ties. They also are paid $15.00 a month during their stay at the vil- lage.
 The latest additions to Connecti- cuts delegation at the camp are:
 Francis ConkIin, IF Josephine avenue, and Daniel Liso, "A Richards street, West Haven; Theodore Kem- bor, 132 Asylum street, Middletown; John Smigel, Boston road, Rockfall, Middlefield; Rudolph Hariskovitch, 49 Charles street and Joseph uire, 1854 Sound View avenue. Stratford; Gabriel Fabiani, 13 Bronson street and Robert Godin, 987 Bank street, Waterbury; James Higgins, 150 Pros pect street and William Carpestka, l90 French street. Torrington; AL fred Kogut, Elm street. Williman- tic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
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Miss Anna Wall of South View street is spending the week at Mar ragansett Pier, E. I.
 Miss Hattie Killoughey of Sec ond avenue is on an auto trip to Narragansett Pier, where she will spend 8 week.
 Miss Helen Butler of New York, formerly resident of this city, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Francis Linskey of Union City.
 MT and Mrs. Ronald Daly of Chipman street arc spending a va cation at White Beach, New Lon don.
 MT and Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy and family of Crescent street are spending the month at Indian Neck, Branford.
 Mir and Mrs. James Lahey Of WoodlaWn terrace, Mrs. Edward Mc- Evoy of Pennington avenue, and Mrs. B. Brady of Scovill street re- turned recently from a cruise to Bermuda and Nova Scotia.
 Miss Marie Donahuc and Miss Mary Murray of South Elm street are spending two weeks in Bermuda.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lezotte of Niagare street are spending two weeks at North Conway, N. H.
 James Donnelley of Piedmont street has returned to Virginia af- ter five months in CapetoWn, Africa.
 Paul J. McCann, Charles A. Me- Cam and the Misses Margaret and Elizabeth McCann, are visiting with relatives in this city.
 John Hassenfeldt manager of the Naugatuck Woodmen baseball team is at the Waterbury Hospital re- covering from an appendectomy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
FareweH Party
 Giuen Miss Carey

Miss Margaret Carey was given surprise send-off party Tuesday evening, sponsored by the Young Lebanese Syrian American Club, at PAT South Main street. The occas- ion for the affair was scholarship recently awarded to Miss Carey by St. Mary's hospital. She will leave next week for St. Louis, where she will spend the next few years in study.
 The Senior Lebanese Syrian American also cooperated in making the farewell party for Miss Carey i most successful one.
 Miss Emily Carey and Miss Mar ion Haddad were the attending hos tesses, and William Joseph the host. Master of ceremonies was Louis Nejame. Piano selections were rem dered by Mrs. Michael Stevens, and Edward Ansara sang a number of songs. Later in the evening re- treatments were served. A gift was presented to Miss Carey by the club The guests who attended were as follows:
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Marshall, Mir and Mrs. Louis Nejame, MT. Meland Malouf, MT. and Mrs. Michael Stew ems, Mrs. Michael Peters, Thomas Mitchell, Freda Francis, Emily Carey, Jessie Thomas, Edward Koosa, Marie Solomon, Fred Fran cis, Marion Haddad. Eugene Keilty, Charles Haddad, Edward Ansara, Mary Shaker, Margaret Shaker, Fred Haddad, William Joseph, Car oline Haddad, Joseph Haddad, Alice Thomas, Louis Shaker, Emily Fer ris, Josephine Ferris, Lucille Pi- chette, Edward Haddad, Margaret Carey, George Carey, Susan Koosa, Catherine Assif, Daniel Shaker, AL fred Thomas, Samuel Thomas, Mary Habib, Jack Shaker, Freda Andrews, Louis Haddad, Peter s. Shaker, Fred Rizk, Thomas Stevens, Mary Ab- della, Nazha Abdella, Albert Had dad, F'reda Abdella, Joseph Shaker, Helen Haddad, George Antous, Sally Haddad, Elias Shaker, Sally Nassif, MT. and Mrs. John Wihby, and Will liam Wihby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25

Der, and with his strong diamonds was willing to take penalty.
 The first trick was held by West, and the diamond return was won with the ace in dummy. The nine of diamonds was ruffed with the ace of hearts, and then two rounds of hearts were taken.
 Malowan now led small spade toward dummy, and played the six. West won with the queen and re- turned the king, which was per- mitted to hold. Now West could make no return that would not give declarer his contract. His hand was stripped of spades and trumps, and either club or diamond return was equally disastrous.
 The knowledge that East held four spades (shown by the response of Vests double) was the slight clew which led to the correct plac- ing of suit lengths in the hands of the opponents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
Personal

Miss Clara Woodruff of Hillside avenue has returned to her home following months stay at Asbury Park, N. J.
 Miss Helen Harty of Howard street is spending a few weeks as the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. V. Monaghan in Litchfield.
 Members of Naomi Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star held dessert bridge Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Fred Rowland of Main street, Cheshire. There were thirteen tables in play.
 Mrs. Alfred Grey and her two daughters, Marcella and Maureen, of New York city, arc spending some time as guests of Mrs. Greys sister Mrs. Burton Bird of Middle bury.
 Lieutenant and Mrs. Matthew Balanda of Chipman street arc spending two weeks in Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. William McAndrew of Washington, D. C., have returned to their home after a visit with Mrs. McAndreW's parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph L. Byrnes of Niagara street.
 Donald OLeary, son of MT. and Mrs. William O'Leary, of East Main street, will enter Fordham Univer- sity September II.
 Division 57, of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet tonight in Hibernian hall. All members of the organization are urged to attend.
 Miss Josephine OLeary, of St. Francis hospital, Hartford, and Miss Kay McAuliffe, also of Hartford spent the week end with Miss OLeary's parents, MT. and Mrs William OLeary, of East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25

Mot Panama hats are produced in Equador.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
Personal
Litchfeld to ShowI Brasher Paintings

An exhibition of the paintings of birds of North America by Rex Brasher, noted pathological artist, will be held in Litchfield, Septem- Der l, at the Second Congregational church house. The exhibition will be open from Il a. m. to g p. m., spon- sored by the Litchfield Garden club for the benefit of the Litchfield Wild Garden.
 The collection of paintings will in- ! clude goth century Audubon originals and colored plates. At the same time garden, private and public, and his torical buildings will be open to the public.
 Miss Alice c. Pierce of Highland avenue was hostess at a linen show CT given recently in honor of Miss Alma M. Donais, who will be mar Sied on September 3rd to William E.. Cyr. Those who attended were Mrs. Arthur R. Nichols, Mrs. Har- Sis, Winslow, Mrs. Spencer L. Hem, Mrs. Alfred LeClerc, Mrs. John Maxwell, Mrs. Silas Holland, Mrs. Edwin Pierce, and the Misses Irene Vezina, Albertine Belval, Minnie Weisman, Bertha Hamel, Tillie Nit kin and Alice O,Brien.
 Miss Elizabeth Irving Chase ar rived Monday on the Queen Mary from England, where she has been visiting since early spring. She has joined her parents, MT. and Mrs. Irving H. Chase at Narragansett Pier, R.. I.
 The Misses Anna and Josephine Baldwin of Pleasant street are wis., iting at Indian Neck.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur L. Symonds, of 81 Hawkins street, will observe their 18th wedding anniversary Saturday, and will hold open house from 4 to g D. m. on that day. They were married in Waterville, in St. Michael's Church, and have lived in Waterbury ever since. They have no children.
 "A QlIIlcT party Wdo SiNCA i''' night at the Chase Country club, in honor of Miss Alma Donais, by the members of the executive and pro- gram committees of the Villa Maria lodge. Miss Donais is to be mar ried to William Cyr on September 3rd.
 After the dinner, many gifts were presented to the guest of honor and an entertainment program was given by the various members pres ent, who included: Mrs. John La vallee. Mrs. Isadore Houle, Mrs. Ul- ric 1ionne, Mrs. Hector Guertin, Mrg. Louis Johnson, and the Misses Beatrice Leblanc, Jeanette Frechette, Rita Perigard, Cecile F'rechette, Yvette Lavallee, Leona Frechette, Ceclle Rochon, Camille Frechette and Alma Donais.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
Weddings
Holiday Plans
 At Pine Orchard

Labor day weekend events at Pine Orchard are now being planned by members of the Pine Orchard club The Black and White ball will be held September 3, John B. Goss of this city on the decorations com- mittee. On September 4 there will be buffet supper.
 The night of September 5 there will be regular dance which will be preceded by a special "smorgas- bord." Among other weekend events scheduled will be the mems finals, and the women's finals, mixed dou- bles in tennis and golf tournaments. Also the finals in the sailing races will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
THIBAULT NAMES
 CAMPAIGN SLATE
Franco American Mort= gage Fund Workers
 Elected at Meeting

The F'ranco-American Social Club last night completed plans for the annual outing and picnic which will be held at Bellevue Lake, Septem- Der II. Starting at noon, the affair will continue until 10 D. m. Music for dancing will be by the Theriault orchestra.
 Ten teams of canvassers to take part in the mortgage fund drive were named last night by Edmond Thibault, chairman of ways and means committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
KITCHENER WOMEN
 ACCEPT INVITATION

Lord Kitchener post auxiliary, British War Veterans, have accept ed an invitation to attend the ball, dinner and parade here next month in connection with the national convention of the Canadian Legion.
 Plans were made at meeting last night for the annual outing of the post at Union City, September IL. Two applicants were accepted. Mrs. Helen Crichton presided.
 Only one motion picture was pro- duced in Rumania in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-25
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Figuring Spade Distribution Shows Declarer Way to
 Contract
-Oricchio Photo.

The ability to count the distri- button of suits in the opponents hands is often the key to the cor rect play by the declarer. For in- stance, on the hand discussed today, Walter Malowan, playing at the Regency Club in New York, was able