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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

which is owned by the defendant, claims severe injuries as result of the explosion, which was regarded as phenomenal until investigation by the fire marshal disclosed the possible cause.
 In the complaint filed today for Mrs. Lynch by Attorney William B. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Lynch alleges that she suffered first degree burns of the face, decorations of the nose, con- tusions of the chest, arms and ears, and other injuries. Ear injuries are said to have lessened Mrs. Lynch s hearing capacities to 50 per cent.
 It is alleged that the oil drum provided the tenants for burning papers and rubbish was not safe receptacle, and that it was not prop erly cleaned by the defendant. Classes generated by the burning rubbish had no sufficient avenue of escape, according to the complaint and this is alleged as the reason for the explosion. In addition, the de- fendant failed to remove ashes of previous incinerations from the re- ceptacle, and thus added to the dan- gerous condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Huge Crowd Attends
 Stamp Club Meeting
Judge Raymond Baldwin of Stratford Guest Speaker;
 Bridge Club Plans Benefit Friday Evening
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Correspondent: Mae Villa Babn Watertown

Oakville, Jan. 25-Junior Stamp club met at the South school audi torium last evening. Bernard Kuntz- weller was chairman of the meeting. He is director of the Stamp club. The guest speaker was Judge Ray mond E. Baldwin of Stratford, who gave very interesting and educa- tional talk on Our Constitution. This meeting was approved by the United States Sesquicentennial Con- stitution Commission in Washing ton, D. c. and is part of nation wide celebration in its honor.
 The entertainment program was arranged by Sumner Libbey, musical director. The program follows: The Pennant March, South school or- chestra; Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," Girls Glee Club; Around the Bon Fire, march, school orches- tra; America the Beautiful, Girls Glee Club; Universal March, orches- tra; "The Star Spangled Banner" |" Girls Glee club; Good Night" Girls Glee club. The Gi-', Scouts, Boy Scouts and cadets were represented as well as the students of the Wa tertown high school.
 The cadets attending were: Capt. H. Gibbons, Robert Seller, Lieut.. c. Ingraham, Lieut.. I. Massi, Bugler w. Withey, Joseph Clemente, Charles Guglielmetti, Walter West, Whitman Moody, Charles John, Paul Ingraham, Nicholas Massi, Ed ward F'iftal, Canio Lapio, Andrew Lapio, Andrew Clock, John Rubbo, Henry Durante, Albert St. Hilaire, Francis Murphy, Joseph Rimkie, AL bert Dubauskas, Edward Finley, Robert Seller, Donald Finley, Law renee Noel, Jr., Joseph Kulikauskas, Edward Stukshis, Richard Gugliel- metti and F. Charbonneau.
 Boy Scouts attending: Walter Thorne, scoutmaster, George Bares, Richard Koslosky, William Mcbride, Eric Schmidt, Stanley Whiteman, Howard Ande, Herbert Shaw, Jo- seph LeClair, Charles Book, Ray Foster, Harold Olmstead.
 Girl Scouts, Miss Drucilla Little hales, captain, Dorothy Cutler, Jos- ephine zaccaria, Lorna Ashborn, Lucy zaccaria, Evelyn Corcoran, Mary Graney, Violet Damico, Edna Dubauskas, Lucille Stuart, Alice Stuart, Virginia Rogers, Eletha Locke, Ruth Crosse, Joyce Kuntz- weller, Mary Alice Russell, Mary Eileen Locke, Joyce Baldwin, Helen Kontout, Betty Corcoran and Audrey Bradshaw.
 Others attending were: Donald Flynn, Vito Lapio, Edmond Zaccaria Edward J. Corcoran, Russell Mat thews, Lawrence Wilson, John Up- ton, Julia Palomba, Rita Laneville, Josephine D'Amico, Evelyn Corcoran Louise Lorenson, Anna Matthews, Dorothy Sprano, Lorette Vadnoise, Barbara Beach, Inez Bergland, Jean StafStrom, Jean Mcbride, Helen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
JAPAN BITTER AT
 GREAT BRITAIN

Tokyo, Jan. 25. (UP)-Japan must seriously consider the question of foreign powers supplying arms to China, Foreign Minister Koki Hirota said today in parliament.
 Hirota made his statement in re- ply to Viscount Takehiko Sonoda, who in questioning the foreign min- ister, paid tribute to the attitude of the United States in the Chinese Japanese conflict and added:
 If Great Britain insults Oriental races and fails to respect Japan's position in the Far East, Japan would be unable to guarantee the continued existence of Britain $ rights and interests in China. Bri- tain's suspension of a plan to send fleet to Asia was timely. Britain should refrain from unnecessarily arousing the Japanese people,"
 Hirota, in response, said that the supply of arms reaching China through British Hong Kong was only a small part of the total.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

Popovich, Helen Daras, Mildred Os- born, Anna Wisauskas, Julia Baro- lie, Margaret Rouba, Antorette Cim- mano, Millicent Greason, Dorothy Mulhern, Jane Fuller, Stella Skra- polski, Angeline Corella, Lillian Jex- ter, Patrina Avalani, Iona Palmer, Angeline Rose, Beatrice Brooks, Wanda Pazdan, Ruth Hallock, Laura Adams, Evelyn Kulakoskas, Alice Bradshaw, Harriet Thompson, Ann Scott, Randall Austin, Patsy Palom- ba, Laurence Holdridge, Robert Daws, Stanley McCluskey, Billy Fenn, Louie Palomba, Willis Rin- kavich, Edward Woodruff, Robert Adams, Anthony Stuchis, Danny Delacamera, Edward zuraitis, Jim- my McGowan, Joseph Collabello, Joseph Julian, George Davidson, Arnold Garms, Edward Yoursksto- vich, Jerry Baritone, Dominic Corel- To, Edward Mesyda, Anthony Inaselli Albert Pope, Charles Lacy, Earl Gorton; MT. and Mrs. Edward Woodruff, MT. and Mrs. Albert Pope, Raymond Foster, Tommy Kennedy, Raymond Kennedy, Law renee Wilson, MT. and Mrs. G. C.. Swift, Miss Frances Griffin, Sumner Libbey, Mr. and Mrs. Tringa, Lucy Zaccaria, Armond Henry, Helen Stack, Stella Yousktstovich, Judge Sutherland of Stratford, Elizabeth Kirk, Josephine D'Amico, Alice Stafstrom, Mary Alice Russell, Mrs. George Palmer, Mrs. Wallace Palmer Mrs. Joseph Masi, Mrs. Charles Masi, Mrs. Julius Fiftal, Bernice Mullan, Doris Dotoli, Theresa Kuli- kauskas.
 MT. Kuntzweiler collected the al- buns in which the post-marks were entered. These albums will be en- tered in a national contest.
 Bridge Club to Give Party
 The local Bridge club meeting which is held Friday evening at All Saints church parish hall under the direction of w. Harry Byrnes is open to the public. Bridge, pinochle and other card games will be played Prizes will be awarded at each ta- ble. The money gained will go to the Foundation for Infantile Para lySiS.
 Meeting
 A silver tea will be given Wednes- day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Harry LaVigne of Rosette street, by the Women's Auxiliary society of All Saints church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Compensation Agreements

Compensation of $1,225 is af- forded Joseph Susla of A Roose- welt avenue, TorringtOn, in com pensation agreement with the Full ton Markets of this city, filed and approved at the office of Compen- sation Commissioner James M. Lynch today. The agreement pro vides for payment of $7 weekly for 175 weeks. The claim was based on loss of four fingers of the left hand by Susla, during the course of his employment.
 Other agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total dis ability are:
 F. Kelly Co.,, Derby and George Christensen, AnsOnia, hernia, $2l, beginning January 12.
 Torrington Electric Light O., and Chester Reynolds, Torrington, finger and face injuries, $l7 be- ginning January 6.
 Derby Gas & Electric company and Giuseppe Pianelli, Shelton, finger injuries, $lS.25 beginning January 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
FEBRUARY DANCE
 BENEFIT AFFAIR
Public Health Members Band Plan Event for
 Paralysis Fund
CHESHIRE NEWS Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, Jan. 25.-The Cheshire Band and Public Health association are completing plans for the dance to raise funds for the fight against infantile paralysis instead of being held on President Roosevelt; birth day, the 18th of January, it will be held on the 5th of February.
 William Logan representing the health association and Theron S. French, representing the Cheshire Band are in charge of the music arrangements which will include a band concert prior to the dance. The Cheshire band has volunteered their services for many community projects and have established very fine reputation for the rendition of good music and like offering of their services. Tickets will be on sale in a few days.
 Oyster Supper
 A baked ham and oyster supper will be served in the church parlors on Friday from 5:30 to 8 p. m. by the Senior Aid society of the Meth odlSt church.
 Crescent chapter. Eastern Star, will hold meeting in Grange hall at o'clock tonight. Past matrons and past patrons will be entertained.
 Mrs. Emmons R. Wolfe and Dr. Wolfe have as their guest, Mrs. Angus MacMasters of Brooklyn, N Y.
 Miss Jane Cunningham of Water bury was the guest over the week. end of Miss Mildred Preston of Spring street. Miss Cunningham is former resident of Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Forms Mailed
 For Income Tax

Forms for filing returns of in- come for 1887 have been sent to persons who filed returns last year.. Failure to receive form, however, does not relieve a tax payer of his obligation to file his return and pay the tax on time, on or before March 15 if the re- turn is made on the calendar year basis, as is the case with most individuals.
 Forms may be obtained upon request, written or personal from the offices of collectors of inter- nal revenue and deputy collectors. Persons whose net income for 1887 was derived chiefly from salary or wages and was not in excess of $5,000 should make their returns on Form 1040A. Persons whose net income was in excess of $5,000, or regardless of amount, was derived from a business, pro- fession, rents, or sale of property, are required to use Form 104O. Failure to use the proper form presents difficulties to both the
 taxpayer and the Bureau of h. ternal Revenue. Therefore, it is emphasized that a taxpayer en- gagged in a business or profession from which he derived net in- come of less than $5,O0O is re- quired to use Form 1O4O.
 The return must be filed with the collector of internal revenue for the district in which the tax payer has his legal residence or principal place of business on or before midnight of March IS, 1888. The tax may be paid in full at the time of filing the return or in four equal installments, due on or before March IS, June 15,, Sep tember Is and December 15.
 Further information and tax forms may be obtained at the lo- cal office of the internal revenue bureau daily between the hours of 3 and 9:30 a. m. and Saturdays from g a. m. to noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
CHINESE SEAMEN
 AFRAID OF RETURN

San Francisco, Jan. 25-(UP)- Thirty-nine Chinese seamen on a sit-down strike aboard the British freighter Federal today, fearing that they would be imprisoned or shot if they sailed with the ship to Japan. They were forbidden by U. s. immi- grafton off1ciers to go ashore here. The ship was bound for Osaka with a cargo of steel rails. The Chinese said they had been tricked into leaving Hong Kong to sail the ship. They thought it was to carry sup plies for the Chinese to Shanghai.
 One of the Chinese who spoke English, said:
 we will be made prisoners in Japan and probably shot. Or if we are allowed to return to China, we will be arrested and shot as trai- tors to our country"
 Aside from that, he said. the Chinese were too loyal to sail the ship to an enemy country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
STANLEY REED
 IS CONFIRMED

Washington, Jan. 25 - (U.P.) - The senate today confirmed the nomination of Stanley F. Reed to be an associate justice of the su- preme court.
 Reed, former solicitor general, succeeds Justice George Sutherland. who retired last week. The nomin- ation of the solicitor general, who argued many new deal cases before the supreme court, was not opposed.
 President RooSevelt's selection of Reed as his second nominee for the high tribunal was generally approv- cd by both conservatives and liber- als, in contrast to the controversy over his first selection, Justice Hugo L. Black.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
CHINA, JAPAN IN
 BLOODY BATTLE

Shanghai, Jan 25-(UP)-A firece battle between Japanese and Chi neSe regulars is raging in the vicin- ity of Wuhu, 50 miles up the Yang tse river from Nanking, it was re- bored today. The fighting, in prog ress now for three days, was vicious, hand-to-hand, and the casualties on both sides were said to be enor- nous. rAirplanes assisted the Chi nese, it was reported, and engaged Japanese gunboats in battle.
 The hills around Wuhu were said to be strewn with dead. The hills changed hands several times during the three-day period, according to the reports, with neither side gain- ing an advantage.
 In South China a heavy Japanese bombardment of Namtau, north of Deep Bay and about a mile from the border of British leased terri tory, was reported. Planes and war ships participated in the lombard ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
WINE INDUSTRY IN SAN JOAQUIN
 VALLEY ROOMS
Huge Streamlined Plants Produce Only Sweet
 Vintage Product
By ROBERT WILCOX United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

VOnlVeu frcSS stan COrreSpOndentD
 Frenno, Cal, Jan. 25.-(UP)-The sweet wine industry, post-prohibit- Ion wonder child of the fertile San Joaquin valley, anticipated today that 1887 production records would show it produced nearly half of the nations sweet wine last year.
 The industry confidently expected records to be issued next month will show that it far surpassed 8 1886 production total of A per cent of the nations sweet wines.
 To the San Joaquin valley has come the title Americas sweet wine capital" because connoisseurs and tipplerS alike proclaim the California sweet wines port, scherry. muscatel, angelica, madeira, marsala and tokay-comparable to those ripened in the musty cellars of European wine capitals.
 Wine Makers From Europe
 Employing Old World winemakers, attuning their skill to mass pro duction methods, some of the valley wineries produce millions of gallons each year. A winery in Fresno lays claim to being the largest plant of its kind in the world
 Long stunted by the 18th amend ment, San Joaquin valley wineries boomed after repeal.
 A scant four years ago, they con- sisted mainly of Shrunken prepro- hibition plants whrich had operated intermittently in the production of medicinal, sacramental and cooking wines and grape concentrate. Re- peal found wine producers heavily in debt and unprepared to meet anticipated demand.
 Old Plants Rebuilt
 Despite lack of financial backing, old and new members of the fami- lies which had built the industry to its greatest heights a generation ago set to work renovating old win cries and building new, modern plants.
 Anticipated equipment was replac- ed between vintage seasons. Adobe huttS with their wooden vatS made way for huge concrete plants equipped with shining metal tanks each capable of aging 1,250,000 gall Ions of wine at one time. Science hastened natures processes of fer menting the vintages by time and time alone.
 Today, completely streamlined, this important valley industry is the founding of a $140,000,000 invest mont based on rich sold and long, warm growing season adapted to production of sweet fortified wines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Jan. 25-CUP)-Stocks made an irregular decline at dull opening today while bonds were steady and cotton future opened un- changed to points higher.
 First impressions in Wall Street were that the new rules on short sales, effective February 8, would tend further to make the market less liquid. However, for the near future no particular difficulty in short selling was anticipated. An other break in the French franc had an adverse influence.
 A few issues registered small gains at the outset, including Douglas Aircraft at A 3-8 up 3-8 and Amer ican Telephone at 146 1-2 up 3-8 Among those unchanged were Wool worth, Am r ican Waterworks Homestake Mining, General Motors and Standard of Indiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
GV. CROSS ASKS
 GENEROUS HELP

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 25 - UP3 Governor Cross today asked for a generous response" to the appeal of the National Foundation for h. fantile Paralysis for funds with which to prevent and combat the disease.
 He also urged the widest possible support" for the President Roose- welt birthday balls and other enter tainments to be held January % to raise money for the same cause.
 "The purpose of creating the na- tional foundation for infantile par alysis." the governor said, lis to provide for unity of effort. Let us mite in our support of this most worthy cause"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
FrQtenQL Neus
Italian SisterhOOd

Numerous committee appoint ments were made last night at a meeting of the Italian Sisterhood at Moose hall. The organization voted to donate $10 to the Mar conf drive fund.
 Miss Marie Verrastro was select ed as chairman of the committee to make plans for hte installation of officers Februery 28.
 Assisting Miss Verrastro are Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi, Anna Trumfio, Marguerite Esposito, Florence Mannelo, Josephine Ver- rome. Alice Paterno, Julia Capoc- chi, Rose Del Principe and Rena Barone.
 Mrs. Antoinette Asetta heads the committee planning a social proramrrrr
 program March 28. The committ- tee consists of Anna Paternostro, Mary and Nora Trumfio, Rose Del Principe, Mrs. Minnie Marin arc, Florence Agostini, Anna Trumfio, Julia Iannito, Margaret Sirica, Olga Paris, Jane Margiotta, Josephine Verrone. Marie Verras- tro, Catherine Guerrero, Marie Damiani, Nella Capocchi and Syl- via M. Perilo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
EAST SEABOARD
 LASTED BY GALE

New York, Jan. 25. (UP)-A gale accompanied by rain lashed the eastern seaboard today, but caused comparatively little damage.
 The storm prevailed generally from New Jersey to Maine. Steam ship schedules were delayed and air. plane schedules were seriously dis rupted.
 At Atlantic City, four fishermen caught in the storm at sea in their boat, were rescued by coast guards. Forewarned, other small craft re- mained in harbors.
 In New York city, the gale at times reached velocity of 53 miles an hour. Here, as in other cities, some trees were blown down, signs torn from their moorings, streets made hazardous, but no major dam age was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
HITCH-HIKINC
 BURGLARS HELD
Two Waterbury Youths
 Arraigned in New Haven Bound Over

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 25-(UP) James Stanyard, 19, and Charles Dubish, 20, both of Waterbury, de- scribed by police as "hitch-hiking' burglars and accused of several thefts from homes and automobiles here, were held for Superior Court today after waiving examination in police court.
 Authorities said the youth fre- quently hitch-hiked here from Wa terbury for the purpose of commit ting crimes. Norman Stanyard brother of James, was held at Wa terbury for investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Freak Explosion Is
 $15,OOO Suit Basis
Mrs. Mary Lynch Sues Landlady for Injuries Sus'
 tained From Oil Drunl-Trial Next Month

Disabled by the freak explosion of an oil drum being used as an in- cinerator on May 19, 1887, Mrs. Mary Lynch today filed suit in superior court for $15,000, naming as defend ant her landlady, and owner of the incinerator, Theresa Moran of 31 Welton street. The suit is returnable to court in February.
 Mrs. Lynch, a tenant in the six family block at 31 Welton street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
IRISH-AMERICANS
 CONVENE TONIGHT

President Hugh McGill of the Irish-American Social club an- nounced today that meeting of the club will be held tonight in the Field street headquarters to plan further details of the St. Patrick's $ day celebration here March IT.
 Committees for the preparation of the affair will be announced shortly. According to advance predictions, the celebration will be one of the most Spectacular in many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
AUSTRALIA OFFERS
 PRIVATE LOANS

Canberra (UP) - Prime Minister Lyons has announced project for lending by the government of small sums of money to enable them to get necessary loans at the lowest possible interest instead of beIng forced sometimes t6 pay the high est.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
LIFE SENTENCE
 ADMINISTERED

PittSfield, Mass, Jan. 25-(UP)- Louis Chenail, g, of North Adams, convicted on second-degree mur- der charge in the fatal shooting of Leo Lincourt, 23, also of North Adams. was sentenced to life impri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
CORONER QUIzzES
 LOCAL WITNESSES
Hearing on Wednesdays Tragic Accident COnduct-
 ed By Walter w. Smyth
WOLCOTT
 Correspondent: Mrs. Claude V. Badger-Tel. 5-0569

Wolcott January 25. - Coroner Walter w. Smyth of Waterbury held hearing at the town hall yester- day afternoon on the automobile ac- cident which occurred on the Meri- den road Wednesday night and which caused the death of three Wolcott children. Witnesses heard were MT. and Mrs. Milton Hotchkiss, Louis Hotchkiss, of Todd road, Tim othy Moynihan, William Dillon, Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer of Central avenue, MT. McGill, MT Dubee of Fairview avenue, and Officers Raymond Leavenworth and John Kruse of Wolcott. The local officers are III search of other witnesses, who were in a car which was coming from the direction of Waterbury and who were probably it. view of the acci- dent.
 Robert Tyrrell met with the mem bers of the Young People Commun- ity Club at the Woodtick Chapel Sunday night to assist them in car- rying out their program of "Musi- cal Night. At the business meet ing Rosemary Goodson was appoint ed assistant on the entertainment committee.
 The club decided to hold a service next Sunday night for the receiving into the club all who are not char ter members. Mrs. c. V. Badger will install clifford German as chap lain. The chaplain will then receive the new members. Those present at the meeting Sunday night were Lorraine German, Anne Rozdilski, Mary Rozdilski, May Munson, Rob- ert Wilson, Nellie Rozdilski, Isabel Avery, Clifford German, Hubert Avery. Rosemary Goodson, James Stamatelon, Robert Tyrrell and Mrs. O. V. Badger.
 Carl Madison, local tax collector figured in an automobile accident, when the car he was driving collided with car driven by Jerry Hunihan, of 37 Hill street, Waterbury, Friday night, on the Waterbury, Bristol highway, near the home of George Yuskis. Officer c. Arthur Var rington, who investigated the acci- dent, made no arrests at the time but will further investigate the case. MT. Hunihan, who received severe decorations about the face, was taken to St. Mary's hospital by MT. Matt son.
 The committee working on the in- fantile paralysis fund will meet at the home of Mrs. Edward Theriault at Hitchcock Lake, Thursday night. The committee is gratified at the re- sponse made by residents toward this fund. Approximately $50 has been collected to date. Additional contributors to the fund are Mrs. William Tyrrell, Mrs, Louis Reigner, Mrs. Arthur Mayhew, Carl A. Matt son, Mrs. John Warner, Levi, Woodin, Mrs. Chapel, Mrs. Alfred German, Mrs. Earl Tracy, B. L. Fris- bic. The Parent-Teacher Associa- ton of the Woodtick School gave S2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
ON 1872 WAR PENSION ROLL

Independence, Ore. (UP) Mrs. Esther Hill Morgan of Independence is one of the only two pensioners of the War of 1872. Mrs. Morgan's father fought in the war and after his death she received pension. A woman in New York receives the other pension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Market Declined All Along The Line Today
First Impressions in Wall Street Were That New Rules
 on Short Sales Would Cause Another Break

United States Steel opened at 58 IA off 1-8. Anaconda was at 32 1-2 of 3-8; Montgomery Ward B 3-4 of 1-8; North American 19 1-2 of 1-9; Chrysler 58 1-8 of 5-8; Allis Chalmers 47 off S-4 and New York Central IT 5-8 of 3-8.