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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
MORE ADEQUATE
 COURT SOUGHT
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 The attitude of Commissioner Rob- ert Gerrish of East Haven will also be sought concerning the poSsibil- ities of a new structure.
 Legislation providing funds for the improvement is expected to be sought at the next session of the general assembly, which convenes in January. Further plans along this line will be made at another meet ing of the committee which will be held after Attorney Carmody's con- ference with Commissioner Walters.
 It has been pointed out that the county is in possession of property adjoining the courthouse on Ken drick avenue, and that enlargement might be made in that direction.
 Seek Property?
 As anotllf suggestion, members of the legal fraternity hint that some sort of agreement might be made between two state depart ments for the sale of the property adjoining the courthouse on Leav- enworth street. Bank Commission CT Walter Perry, as receiver for the Merchants Trust company, is In control of that space, which is now used as a parking station.
 Assessed at $29. 200, the property would be an ideal acquisition for the county for construction and as it is a property of the defunct bank, there is no doubt but what It could be bought. Although they are conscious at present of the lack of facilities of the court building as 1t now stands, attorneys will be doubly impressed by these conditions after the first of the year.
 Aicorn Complained
 First to make public acclaim of the Tack of facilities of the Water bury court house" was Special Pros ecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, who incor- porated that expression in a mo- tion for change of venue in the conspiracy case.
 Judge Simpson recognized the conditions with the comment, wed be waking all OVSI cdcit Vttiet' Duc refused to change the trial to an- other county. Instead he trans ferred 1t to the spacious New Ha- ven court house. In his decision he referred to the lack of facilities for women jurors, lack of consultation rooms for attorneys. lack of press rooms and various other adverse conditions. Two women are on the conspiracy trial jury.
 Later, however, while he still rec ognized the conditions he brought the trial back here because of a question of jurisdiction. As g result, all available space in the court house has been turned over to de- fense and state counsel and news papermen assigned to the trial.
 Regular Business Neglected
 Regular business of the superior court has been absolutely neglected. With the exception Of two short calendar sessions, no superior court Mitigation has been heard here since November % when the conspiracy trial started.
 After the first of the year, slpe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
YEARS EVENTS
 SADDENS POPE
Italian Governments ViOs IatiOn of Lateran Spe-
 ciaIIy Mentioned

Vatican City, Dec. 24.--( -(UP)Tha Pope, receiving the College of Car- dinals, reviewed the happy and sad events of the year today and de- plored the Italian governments rn- friendly attitude towards the Cath- olic Action Organization of Lay- men.
 In his Christmas Eve message to the princes of the church, the POpe also expressed sorrow over what h0 termed the Italian governments viO- ltaion of the Lateran accord by It's recent anti-semitic decreeS.
 The Pope. recalling Fuehrer Adolf Hitler,s visit to Rome during the year, deplored the appearance in the Holy City of the Swastika emblem, which was displayed in the fuehrera honor.
 The Pope denied that Catholic Action was engaged in politics.
 Regarding Catholic Action, the Pope said:
 "One must recognize and confess that Catholic Action does not en- gage in politics nor desires to omaka opposition. It only intends to mako good Christians and therefore good elements in tn peublic order, espe- cially in a Catholic country like Italy, as the facts have sEOW1i.n z, '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
CUNTS DUE FOR
 DISAPPOINTMENT
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formed five perfect little curtseys. They are being drilled in that art in anticipation of a visit next sum- mer by King George and Queen Elizabeth and apparently figured that a royal greeting for Santa Claus would be no more than good politics.
 But dogs or no dogs, the quins will have a tremendous Christmas "a double-harreled one, in fact. Tomorrow, for the first time in their lives. the sisters will sit at ta- b1e, just like grownups, and enter tain their parents and the six oth- CT Dionne children. There will be turkey and trimmings and ice cream. Then, on New Years, the party will be repeated.
 Half of the multitude of gifts piled around a huge Christmas tree in the nursery's largest room will be opened tomorrow and the rest will be examined at the second party.
 Foremost on the list of gifts to be distributed tomorrow are brand new tricycles for the sisters. They have outgrown their old ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Senate Coalition Of
 Two Parties Is Seen
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over to the states ana subdiviSions or states.
 The Hopkins appointment result ed in flood of unfavorable com ment among Senators. Many re- sented his unwillingness to confide in them, and pointed optimistically to Harrington's statement that "a fellow would be good deal of 8 damn fool to think that he could administer such 8 program without consulting the elected representa- tives of the people in Congress.
 Senator Nye, Republican, N. D., 8 member of the Commerce commit tee, believed that the nomination would be confirmed, but that the charges of WPA political activity should first be investigated.
 T think that any irregularities that may be found can be attributed to the system," Nye said.
 Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Mont, a member of the coalition, refused to comment on the nomination. He hinted, however, that bitter fight over it was forthcoming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of John Shanahan was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street, to the church of the Sacred Heart, where requiem high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in the fam- fly plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. William Pine- vicius was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Stokes flner- al home, 694 North Riverside street to St. Joseph,s church where 8 sol- emn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev. J. J. Valan- tiejus assisted by Rev. E. J. Gradeck and Rev. Peter Karlonas. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with com initial services by Father Valantie- jus. The pallbearers were: John Mankus, John Alexandravice, Peter Walunas, Anthony Midalinskas, John Navickas and Peter Galbogis.
 The funeral of William D. Kane was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to St. Thomas church where sol- emn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. John Culliton. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Christopher Reardon, Seth Whit man, Thomas Fleming, Ha uns Meyers, John Sullivan and Frank Bagley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
GERTRUDE BONES SUING BUS FIRM.
Former School CoiiiInis- sioner Asks $IO,OOO for
 Injuries as Passenger

Former School Commissioner Gertrude Sirica Bowes today sued the New England Transportation Company for damages of $lO,OOO in . civil action filed in the court of common pleas.
 Allegations of injuries resulting from Striking her head on a cross bar in bus are contained in the writ filed this morning. Mrs. Bowes was riding from Hartford to Wa- terbury on New England bus July i2. 1888, and according to the writ, had arisen from her seat to leave the bus at the corner of East Main street and Meriden road when the accident occurred.
 She claims that as result of the impact, she sustained cOncusSion of the brain, an eye injury, head aches, nausea, dizziness and nose hleedS.
 Teresa McEvoy today brought suit for $4OO against James Andri- accio and others in a common pleas court action. The action is based on a note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
ST. LUCY'S CHURCH
 OFFERS 2 MASSES

Seven masses will be celebrated at St. Lucy,s church tomorrow morning, 1t was announced this morning by Rev. Felix Scoglio. pas tor.
 The first mass will be at 5:3O. Others in the upper church, will be at 2, 8, g and 10:30 o'clock. Two masses will be celebrated in the lower church at and g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

of the commerce Committee. Coali- tion leaders hope that Bailey, as an influential member of the anti New Deal bloc, will insist that. Hop kins answer all charges made against bis administrator of WPA
 Public Hearings
 A Republican spokesman, survey ing the committee membership, pre- dicted that Hopkins would be called upon to testify at public hearings and that Bailey, McNary and Sena- tors Clark, Democrat, Mo, and Van denberg, Republican, Michigan would demand a reply to charges that the WPA participated in the recent election campaigns in viola. tion of the United States erimina. code and the corrupt practices act
 One prominent Republican, who refused to be quoted, said that Hop kins also would be asked to com ment on reports that he once tolo friend: "We1l spend and spend and tax and tax, and elect ano elect" Hopkins recently denied having made such a statement.
 Speculation that Hopkins's ap- pointment was intended as a boost toward 194O was regarded as a de- termining factor in the coalition drive to refuse confirmation of his appointment.
 Same As Hoover Senator Lewis, Democrat, Illinois said the President cant be blind tt the fact that this is the way MT Hoover got his nomination to th' presidency = by first being ap' pointed Secretary of Commerce"
 q shall confer with the Presiden [ in the near future on other matters, Lewis said, and at that time shal make bold to ask him if, he wlShe' by his action that I abandon m, support for third term for him ant support MT. Hopkins for 6 frs term"
 Some vigorous opponents of Hop kins's administration of WPA ex' pressed satisfaction over the ap' pointment of Colonel F. c. Harring' ton, grey -haired, square-jaTed Wes Point graduate, as the WPA chiet' successor.
 Two Responsibilities
 Harrington said he faced two bll responsibilities in administering tn vast relief program:
 "1 To see that the money Con gress appropriates goes into tn hands of thosL for whom CongreS intends it.
 g. Try to get the best work a1a' the most useful results from peopl on relief"
 Harrington declined to estinlat the amount of money needed to con tinue the WPA program after Feb ruary T. Assistant Administrato Aubrey Williams recently pred.cte that the current $1, ,425 ,000.0 900 ap propriation would be exhausted O that date. .,
 Chairman John L. Lewis of tn Congress of Industrial Organizatio suggested that Congress appropriat $1 OOO, ,0OO, ,O00 to continue relief fror March to June, but Chairman Glas: Democrat, Virginia, of the Senat Appropriations Committee, wh maintains close check on fedora expenditures. described Lewis's pro posal as simply shocking.
 Senate leaders agreed that earl action on relief appropriation l would be necessary, but there was movement an. .ong Republicans an some conservative Democrats t turn the administrative operation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
VATICAN PLANS
 DAY OF PAUSE ON CHRISTMAS
Pope May Not Receive Cardinals Due to
 Poor Health
BY ALDO FORTE


 TUnlted Press Stan COrreSpOndentl
 Vatican City. Dec. 24-(UP)-An exceptionally quiet silence will characterize Christmas Day in the Vatican.
 An Vatican offices will be closed with the sole exception of the postoffice, which will continue tc function, delivering thousands oi telegrams, letters and packages conveying Christmas greetings ano presents from all corners of the world to Pope Plus XI.
 It was uncertain whether the Pope, still suffering from cardiac asthma, would receive the Sacred College of Cardinals which cus- tomarily visits the Holy Father the day before Christmas to convey their felicitations. Vatican prelates however, do not expect that the Pontiff, even if he does receive the cardinals, will make a speech, aS he usually does, surveying church affairs during the past year.
 To Attend Masses
 At midnight on Christmas Eve Pope Plus will attend three special masses recited by Mgr. Carlo Con- falonieri in the small chapel ad- joining the bedroom. Following Dr Aminta Milanis instructions, the Pontiff will not leave his bed an6 will be carefully assisted by his at- tendants, Friars F austino anc Igino.
 Pope Plus will devote his Christ mas morning to his large corre- spondence. His private secretaries Msgf. Diego Cenini and Msgr. Carlo Coinfalonieri, vii read the numer- ous Christmas messages which have been pouring into the Vat ican for the last few days.
 According to custom, Msgr. Ven- mi will then dispose of the numer- ouS packages containing Christmas candies and sweets which will be distributed to various Catholic in- gtitqtes for poor children and the aged.
 To Receive Relatives
 The Pontiff later will receive his relatives. Household intimates be- lieve that the Pope will be happily surprised during this audience, as his niece, Marquise Luisa Peri- chetti- -Ugolini, will be accom- panied by her two children dreseso in the religious attire of the insti- ute of the newly beautified Mother Cahrini, which they entered last Octaber.
 Unless the weather is exception ally pleasant, the Pope will aban- don his automobile ride in the Vatican gardens.
 The rest of the afternoon anc evening will be spent by the Pope in prayer and meditation. After dinner the Pontif will recite pray CTS in his private chapel, beauti. fully decorated with flowers pre- scented by the Vatican gardeners At 10 P. M. Pope Plus will retire tc his private apartments.
 Vatican prelates say that onct Plus recalled with genuins longint the Christmas Days he used tt pass in his native Milan. wher' the streets and rooftops were al ways covered with snow.
 During IT years continuously spent in the Vatican the Pope ha. only seen snow once, in 1928, wher by . heavy snowfall, an unusua occurrence for Rome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FESTIVE SPIRIT
 PREVAILS TODAY
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ayoidable. AS the holiday ap- preached, Police Superintendent William J, Roach made final ap- peal for the exercise of care and caution to prevent deaths and in- jtries from auto accidents.
 Monday will be observed general iy in the city as 3 holiday. There will be no deliveries Of mall, ex- cept special delivery matter, either tomorrow or Monday. The post of flee will be closed Monday. as will the city hall, the county courthouse and other public huildiilgs. virtual- ly all local factory and office epl- ployes will have a holiday Monday. Ihe Democrat WlA not De nub-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FINAL PLEA FOR
 SAFE CHRISTMAS
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better driving during 'the re- maining days of the month.
 "On December 28th, 1887, Wa terbury suffered its sixteenth death; to date we have had eight. Let us not have a repetition of this occurrence in the final week of the month. Christmas is the time of Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men"-let us not celebrate this period of the year by endangering our own lives by some careless practice or by bringing tragedy into some happy home by a negligent moment.
 'In conclusion the Waterbury police department wishes to thank the citizens of our com- munity for their cooperation dur ing the year and extend to them the tidings of the season-'A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; with 1899 to be a banner year of no traffic deaths in Waterbury"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FEES GRANTED

Judge Frank F. McEyoy today granted an allowance of $50 to the law firm of Bronson, Lewis. Bfonson & Epson for legal services to Richard w. Van Riper as temporary receiver of the Industrial Properties, Inc. MT. Van Riper was recently succeeded by Claims Attorney Vincent A. Scully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FALLS TO DEATH

Fitchburg, Mass, Dec. 2A.-(uP). fogr-year-old Gordon Daigle heard noise downstairs late yes terday, he toddled down the back back stairs, hoping it was Santa Claus. His parents, trimming a Christmas tree, heard the child tumble. They found him at the foot of the stairs, his skull broken. He died later at hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
CRASH OF ARMY PLANE MYSTERY
 
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cause of heavy rains, was a thick, sticky gumbo. The condition of the dirt roads made the task of reach lng the Wreckage difficult and slowed the work of salvage. Note books and the other personal papers of the vic- tiins were found scattered about.
 The plane was en route to Mitchell Field, N. Y., from its base at Har- ilton Field, Cal. and the flight was said to have been an unofficial one It was said that the plane was not carrying bombs, thus eliminating one source for the explosion. Army oficiRls said it was highly unlikely that it had been struck by lightning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

lished Monday. The Silas Bronson Library and its branches will ob- serve the holiday, as will all federal and state offices in the city. The only court in session will be city court.
 Hundreds of persons over the week end will take the opportunity of touring through the city to see the beautiful decorations on many homes and lawns.
 The New Haven railroad and bus companies with local terminals re- ported that many extra coaches were pressed in service for Christ mas travellers. Scores of former io- cal residents have returned to spend the holidays with relatives here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

rior court will be resumed, with Judge Frank P. McEvoy presiding. Chambers of the court of common pleas will be taken over by Judge McEyoy, and judges of the court of common pleas will hold court in the city hall either the city court or aldermanic chambers.
 Such inconveniences will impress even more indelibIy upon the minds Of legal men the fact that tae Wa. terbury court building should be larger and more modern.
 Glimpses of the county court buildings at New Haven and Hart lord cause Waterbury attorneys to fully realize the local buildings ans tiQuity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

MUssOSICCT-In this city Dec. 24th, Platt st., Waterbury. Funeral Mon- day morning, at o'clock, from La Porta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes ave-, to St. Lucy's Church, 9:45 o'lock. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

RORRELLF-In this city, Dec. 2srd, 1888, Antonio Borrelli, Of 3 Sixth St. Funeral Tuesday morning. at 8:15 o'clock, from 2 Sixth St., to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
LAPS BUY sKYsCRAPER

Shanghai, Dec. 24.-tUP).-Jap anese interests have bought the British Broadway mansions apart. ment house, the tallest building east of Suez, it was announced today The price was 6,000,O00 yuan ($1,- O20 ,O0O). It was believed that tht building would be used as Japanes' headuuarters here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

as he walked along the Fall River Providence highway last night when struck by an automobile allegedl. operated by Philip Glantzman, also of Providence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
DIED

this city, Dec. 23rds 1888, Fe1iz Alberoni, of 71 Pilgrim Ave. Funeral Monday morning, at Home, 67 Holmes Ave, to St. Lucy's Church. Burial in Calvary ceIne- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
KmLEn IN HIGHWAY

Somerset. Mass, Dec. 24.--fUP).- James H. Weeks, 60, of t26 Kenwood street. Providence, R. |, was killed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
SENIOR CHOIR TOI |SINGFOR MASSES
Catholic Youth Organiza- tiOn POstpOnes Monday
 Meeting
WATER TOWN Correspondent: Mary C0sgrovs
 Phone S55

Watertown, Dec. 24 St. Johns Church Masses on Christmas Day at 6,t7, 8:5, 9:3O and High Mass at lO:30 o'clock. There will be mass in Bethlehem at 11:OO 8. m. The cllil- dren's choir, will sing at the 8:15 o'clock mass. The senior choir will sing at the 9:3O and 10:30 o'clock masses and Benediction which will follow high mass.
 The program will be as follows: 9:SO mass, Silent Night, Adeste Fidelis, CantiQue de Noel. 1O:S0 mass. Asperges Me, Missa de Nati- vite Donini by James A. Norman, offertory, Adeste Fidelis; Benedic- ton, o Calutaris, Weigand; Tan- tlim Ergo, Father x. Schmid: Silent Night. Organist and choir director, Miss Marie A. Roberge.
 There will be no evening devo- tions. There will be no meeting of the Catholic Youth Organization on Monday evening. }
 The children of St. Johns school enjoyed Christmas party at the school Friday morning. Santa Claus distributed toys and candy after which they were dismsised for the Christmas recess.
 There will be rehearsal for the senior choir Friday evening at zoo o'clock. Next Sunday is Communion Sunday for the Children of Mary.
 Rev. William B. Disco will spend Christmas afternoon and evening with his parents in Norwich.
 Rev. MyleS Galvin'S family will have Christmas dinner with him at the rectory.
 The Christmas party for the chil- dren in Bethlehem, sponsored by the Children of Mary of St. Johns church, will take place after mass on Christmas day. It will be in charge of Sister Ameliana.
 Members of St. Johns choir are sopranos: Kathleen O'Neill, Made line Dillon, Ann Kantor, Mrs. Ernest Giroux, Mrs. Thomas Bar den and Mary Cosgrove; altos: Alice Sullivan, Germaine Boucher, Antoinette Hevey, Pauline Toffey; tenors: Victor Keilty, Joseph ONeill. Anatol Collins, Timothy Clifford; bases: Paul LeClair, Roc- co Mara, Harry Dillon.
 Congregational Church
 Sunday school at 10 o'clock. All departments will meet in the church. The pastor will tell the story of Felix the Wise Man. Christ mas service at 11:00 o'clock. Subject of the sermon: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh."
 Christ Church
 Holy Communion service with music and a brief sermon at Il o'clock. The o'clock service will be omitted. Monday, Feast of St. Ste phen, Tuesday Feast of St. John Evangelist, Wednesday Feast of the Holy Innocents, there will be Holy Communion at 10 o'clock each day.
 Methodist Episcopal Church
 Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. Spe- cial Christmas devotional service. HOO a. m. Worship Sermon: 'The Road to Bethlehem" Monday at FOO p. m, Troop No. Boy Scouts; 7:30 p. m. Troop Committee meet ing; Thursday evening at 500 o'clock. The adult choir will gather for supper and a social evening at the parsonage. Exchange of gifts will take place and games will fol- low.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

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 DAVIS & NYE 60 BANK ST.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-08-04
Latin-American Club
Endorses Osborn

Meeting in their annual State
Convention last week, the Latin
American clubs of Arizona re-elect-
ed Louis Cordova of Phoenix as
president and endorsed Sidney z.
Osborn for the governorshlp OF
Arizona. Governor Stanford, speak
ing at the banquet which closed
the convention, complimented the
organization on the wisdom of en-
dorsing Mr.. Osborn. The endorse
ment of Mr.. Osborn was unanim-
Gus. Among state officers of the
club elected at this session was {.
G. Samoa of Florence who was
elected supreme treasurer. BenJa'
min Grajeda of Florence is Presl-
dent of the Pinal County organiza-
ton.