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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Federal Government
 Expends $2,82O,899
WPA Projects in Connecticut Reviewed Briefly; High.
 ways Lead in Achievements Communities Aid

A total of $6,oS3, ,429 has been spent in Connecticut for materials, SUD- plies and equipment for use on WPA projects since inception of the Works Progress Administration, ac- cording to figures released this week by the office of State Administrator Vincent J. Sullivan. Of this total the federal government has SUD- piled $2,870,999 as against the total sponsors contributions of $3,l62, ,430
 Exclusive of rentals. the cumula- tive figures reveal that highway street and road projects claim the major portion of federal and spon. sors' funds thus expended. Sums included in this report which is through the month of November 1887, and exclusive of payroll, show that the Works Progress Admins tration has expended a total of $2,- 204,357 for highway project mate rialS, of which the federal govern ment paid $930,528, while the spon- Sors' contributions totaled $l,273,- 829.
 Utilities Projects
 Second in importance from the standpoint of monies spent for ma terials, supplies and equipment. are the sewer systems and other utilities projects. A total of $1,214,760 has been spent on such projects. Next In order are public building nroi- ectS, on which WPA has spent $l,- 141,607.
 Recreatiot1al facilities and air. ports and other transportation prof. ects are found in fourth and fifth places, the totals being $358,177 and $S2i, ,482 respectively.
 An analysis of the types of mate rials used shows that WPA spends more for crushed stone than for any other single item. ement and concrete products take second and third place, with paving materials and mixtures (bituminous), brick and similar clay products, lumber and its products and sand and gravel follow in that order.
 New Construction
 A further breakdown of the totals reveals that new construction prof. ects of all types in Connecticut have cost for materials, supplies and equipment the sum of $4,027, ,ae5, a figure which is nearly equally divided between federal funds and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
LEGION SIGNS UP
 Z NEW MEMBERS
Corp. Coyle Post Increas- ing Membership Rapidly;
 Votes Gift to Scouts

Seven new members were admit ted to Corporal Coyle post, American Legion, at a meeting last night in Ltgion home, with Commander Will liam T. Harrington presiding. Con- tributions to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout drives were voted.
 The legion made plans to pur- chase the films of the national American Legion convention which they will shove before various local civic, patriotic and veterans organ nations. as part of the Americanism program.
 Members pleded support for the benefit affair which will be accord ed the families of the children killed in the recent Meriden road acci- dent. The program is being arrang- ed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars lans were made for a dinner for the drum corps, February 19,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Numerous Candidates Loom For Appointment
Board of Works Fails to Act on Vacancy Caused By ! Roger ODOnneIs Death; Protests Petting Parties

| street lights was referred to a corn- mittee.
 City Engineer Charles A. Root rec commended transfer of Q working gang from the Watertown water main job to a sanitary sewer pro1. ect on North Main street, from Piatt street to Chestnut Hill road, and this was voted. The city engineer remarked that closing down of the Watertown project for the time be- ing seemed advisable as further work would make necessary tearing up of state highway Surfacting which, he said, he doubted the state department would sanction at this time.
 Seeking Rights Various petitioners appeared on matters which had not been sched- uled, such as the Edgewood avenue sewer, and, in the specified instance, they were informed that rights of way are being sought from out of the state residents. This may require several months, it was said.
 ECGCI OhLlCkdAlA, OA 4AO1 1AA6AAA"AAN avenue, repeated 8 complaint about surface water on his property and the board voted to instruct the su- perintendent of streets and the en- gineer to attempt deepening of a brooks channel to prevent the overflow. Assessment was ordered for sewer on Highland avenue after an opinion by the corporation counsel informed the board that t had not the power to delay such action if it Is possible for . property owner to connect with the sewer There had been complaint at the last meeting by some residents that the sewer would not benefit them. An other sewer assessment was ordered laid on Norton street.
 The engineering department was instructed to investigate complaint from residents of Fairlawn concern ing surface water flooding base mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Bremen Go Fox Hunting!
Cry of Cox" Mistaken for Alarm for Fire-Three Companies Join the Chase-Police Escort Leads
 the Pack in Wild Dash.

Eyes of Park avenue debutantes and Oxford squires were on the Waterbury Fire Department, for that dependable group today took up a new avocation-the glorious game of fox-hunting. To make the game more bizarre, the able fire laddies used three pieces of apparatus, and were escorted by 8 police squad car. P. S.-They caught their quarry.
 All this was brought about when Walter Mann, IT, of Manchester avenue, misunderstood Mrs. Lucy Lecuyer of Kent street, when she shouted, "Helpl There's 8 fox in my chicken yard!"
 What Say?
 He thought she said There's a fire!" As any quick thinking young man would do under such circumstances, he immediately telephoned the fire department and explained the supposed plight of Mrs. Lecuyer.
 Engine 5, Engine 2 and Truck 3, were sent out by alarm from headquarters, and Motor Patrol man Harry Martin, who was in the vicinity, joined the procession as Is the custom of cruising po- Ncemen. Acting Deputy Chief Martin Campion was in charge of the responding companies, and Captain William G. Russell of the marshal's offlce was also on hand.
 With all the color, dash, and speed which usually accompanies such occasions, the fire depart ment roared out East Main street to Meriden road, and straight to the scene of the alarm.
 Away! Away!
 Instead of clearing the way with siren and bell, however, they might have substituted those tra- ditional cries of the huntsmen, Away, Away, Away" or "Yoicks, Yoicks, YoickS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

Action on appointment of Suc- eessor to the late Roger O'Donnell superintendent of garbage collection was delayed at the meeting of the Board of Public Works last night although there have been number of applications for the post. Con- lnent of the members of the board Indicated that Peter Murphy, former supervisor, is leading contender, Although petitions have been cir ctilated in behalf of James Shee- han, prominent South Elm street resident, and there is considerable power behind the nomination of Nicholas zappone, well-known mem- Der of numerous Italian organiza- lions, whose name has been pre- eented for consideration, 1t was learned today.
 ''Petting Parties"
 M The board heard petition from Nick Santoro of Walnut street ex- tension, concerning "Petting par ties" in the locality of the peti- stioner's home. The request for more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Annie R. Kelly was held this morning from the home, IS Buckingham street, Oakville, to St. Mary Magdalen's church where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Thomas McGarry assisted by Rev Myles Calvin and Rev John Disco. Rev. John Conlan was seat ed in the sanctuary. Burial was in new St.: Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Nc. Garry. The pallbearers were: Ed- mund Kelly. Whitman Moody, Rob- ert Atwood, Joseph Flynn, Thomas Fitzgerald and William Fitzgerald.
 The funeral of Daniel O'Bfien was held this morning at 8:l5 o. clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by Rev Donalc O'Leary assisted by Rev George Reilley and Rev. Jerome Cook. Burial was in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery with committal ser- vices by Father Cook. The pallbear- CTS were: Peter Griffin. James A. Phelan, Timothy J. Morgan, nnenl- bers of Monsignor Slocum Branch A. O. H., and 5ohn J. Mulkern Ellsworth B. Lawlor and Edward J Grady. Among the out of town guests in attendance were: Mrs Catherine Egan of Dorchester, Mass. Mrs Cormas Conghan of Quincy Mass, and Mrs. Edward Pickett oi New York.
 The funeral of Mrs. Cecilia Nolan will be held from the Mulville Fun eral Home, 270 West Main street tomorrow morning at S:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier church, where solemn high mass will be celebrat' ed at 9 o'clock. Burial will be IT. new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Marguerite Flynn, of Hartford, will be held to- morrow morning from the Mulvillt Funeral Home, 27O West Main street at 8:15 o'clock, to the Church of thu Immaculate Conception where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 The funeral of William Fl. Carol was held this morning at S:St o'clock from the Clark funera home, 20 State street to St Francil Xavier's church where . solemn mass of requiem was celebrated Dy Rev. David O'Keefe assisted by Rev John McTeague and Rev. Vincent Fitzmaurice. Burial was in St Roses cemetery, Sandy Hook. Th' pallbearers were: c. Osowicki, Henry Carroll, William Keenan and Ernest Arthur end James Gaines.
 The funeral of Mrs. Clara Griggs Mosgrove was held yester' |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
KENOSHAS PLAN
 CABARET PARTY
Turkey Supper to Feature Program of Y Club Sat-
 urday Evening

Next Saturday the KenoSha club will present its first annual cabaret dinner dance at the Central YMCA, The "Y" gym will be transferred into cabaret with tables and palms and novel lighting effects. The la- dies will receive a special gift as they enter the hall.
 A turkey supper will be served by an expert caterer. During the supper hour an entertaining floor show will be presented featuring radios star vocalist Singing Bill, and Roy Newell, ace xylophor;st.
 The music for dancing will be furnish by "Al" Jarus and his Melo- dians who were a sensational hit at the Kenosha Goodwin dance.
 Joe Kenny is chairman of the dance. He is being assisted by Don" Donahue, chairman of ticket cot11- mitee; George Morrison, chairman of reservations committee; Carl Johnson, chairman of dinner corn- mittee; Frank Korowlotny, chairman of favors committee, and by booSt- CT committee, consisting of G. Caruso, Frank Donahue, Ed. Doyle, Sam Ella, Si Levesque and Dan Rizzolo. Seth" Goodwin, club ad- visor, is acting as manager of the floor show.
 England has . shortage of pen-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
V. N. A. REFLECTS
 MRSR0CER SHERRY
Reports of President, Director Feature Annual
 Meeting

Reports on the activities of the Waterbury Visiting Nurses Associa- tion, reelection of the chief execu- tives and new members of the Board of directors were the principal feat ures of the annual meeting of the organization yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. Roger s. Sperry was again selected to head the organiza tion. AS president she officiated at yeS- terday's meeting. Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr., was elected vice-president, suc- ceeding Louis A. Walsh, whose term of office as 8 director, expired at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
NEWPORT PROTESTS

Newport, R. T., Feb. 2. (UP)-An- nouncement that railroad service to Newport will be abandoned March 27 brought an official protest today.
 Aldermen directed the city clerk to protest to the Rhode Island Pub lie Utilities Commission.
 The New Haven Railroad blamed lack of patronage due to increased use of automobiles at this play ground of society" for the action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
LOCAL YOUTHS ON PROM COMMITTEE

Friends of James Pelegano, son of Mrs. Camela Pelegano of North Main street, and William Schuster, son of MT. and Mrs. William Schuster, ST., of Brewster street, will be interested to know that they are included in the group of young men and women of Bay Path Institute who will be represented on the re- ception committee which will func-
 tion at the annual formal promen- ade of the institute which will be held on Saturday evening of this week. The reception committee will escort the guests through the receiv- ing line and assist in other ways as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
K. Of C. To Participate
 In National Observance
Founders Week Program to Be Staged By Sheridan COunciI-CO Committee Named for Catholic Day Event

place on Tuesday, February IS, at Columbus club. Officers, headed by Chancellor James F. Colwell will be in charge of the ritual work. A large class is being prepared for this occasion and 1t is expected that tl.e third degree will be exemplihed in Waterbury shortly after the first and second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

hospitality committee. The prom enade is the only formal social func- tion for students held during the year and is considered to be one of the leading social functions for students during hte year. The affair will be held in the Springfield municipal auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Guest of Honor

stions of speaking at the banquet, when they met to discuss arrange ments for the affair last night. N Official acceptance of an invita- tion to speak has also been received from Rev. Joseph Noonan, presi- dent of Niagara college. The com- mlttee in charge of the celebration plans to meet every Tuesday night until the date of the celebration, which will be March 13. A large committee is planning the celebra- tion and is in anticipation of great success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
MOTORIST IS
 GIVEN NOLLE

James F. Hallihan, 42, of 85 Idyl- wood avenue was given nolle today In city court when arraigned on a sharge of failure to change the ad- aress as recorded on his license.
 Dan Raphael, 48, of Hamden, charged with violation of the rules of the road, was given a continu- Ance to February T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Inter-Racial Unit
 Convenes Tomorrow

The program and educational committees of the inter-racial com- mittee will convene tomorrow after noon at o'clock at the Central Y. M. c. A., it was announced this morning by Secretary Herbert s. Smith. All members are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

sponsors contributions. On repairs modernization and Improvements projects $l,260,3 0,399 has been spent for which the sponsors contribu- tions have exceeded federal funds by nearly $250,000. The balance oi approximately $7S0,000 is made by all other projects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
JURY DISMISSED
 ERE COURT OPENS
Julia A. Bollard Suing Town of Milford in COnl-
 mon Pleas Tribunal

Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas today heard the civil action of Julia A. Bollard against the town of Milford. The case was to have been heard by 8 jury but the jury was dismissed just before court was opened.
 Attorney William B. Fitzgerald and Attorney Timothy s. Sullivan represent the plaintiff. Attorney Omar w. Platt is representing the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
GOVERNOR CROSS
 ITO SPEAK HERE
Accepts Invitation of Irish= Americans to Attend St. Patrick's Day Banquet

I Governor Wilbur L. Cross will be sone of the principal speakers at the St. Patrick's day celebration of
 the Irish-American social club, Pres
 tdent Hugh J. McGill announced
 today. Members of the club were Apprised of the governors inten-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

The twenty fourth annual ban- quet of the ScoviM Foremen's as- soeiation will be held at the Hotel Elton on Saturday evening of which time officials of Che conn pany win be guests.
 Francis T. Reeves, secretary and general counsel of the company, win act as toastmastre. The prin- cipal speaker of the evening will be Professor Howard W. Haggard of Yale University. E. o. GoSs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

president of the firm, and John H. Goss, vice-president and general superintendent win also address the gathering.
 The banquet Is being arranged by 8 committee headed by Rich- ard w. Goss. Officers of the asso- ciation include: Armand T. Wolff, president; Fred Troske, vice-presi- dent; Joseph Burns, secretary, and homer Senior, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
SET FEM UP

Orange, N. J. - Tony Galento once knocked out three foes in one night, during "beef trust" tourna- ment in Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

day afternoon at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Alan Fairbank, pastor of the Bunker Hill Congrega tional church. ofIiciating. Burial was in River side cemetery. Bearers were Roy Bradford, Spencer Henn, Elmer Ericsson, Samuel Hickman, Theo- dore Weberson and William Keaveney.
 The funeral of Frederick E. Dews was held yesterday at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis. rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, ofaciat- ing. Burial was in Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
DIED

IsBELL-In this city, Feb. End, 1898. Charles A. Isbell, of 167 South St. Funeral Friday afternoon, at 2:OO o'clock, from Clark Funeral Home. 20 State St. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 WHITE-In this city, Feb. End. 1888, Mrs. Sarah A. White, of 10S Central Ave. Funeral Friday morning. time to be announced later. from Lunny Funeral Home, 26 Central Ave-, to St. Margarets Church. Burial in old St. Joseph's cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
OBITUARY

ISBELL-Charles A. Isbell, 66, of 167 South street died this morn ing at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. He was born in South tngto but had been a resident of this city for 60 years. MT. Isball was member of the Monitor Vol unteer Hose company.
 He Is survived by his wife, Eliza beth; three sons, Asa Isbell and John J. Crich of this city and Cor nelius J. Crich of New York; two daughter, Mrs. Clarence Claffey and Mrs. William Burnap of this city: one sister, Mrs. Lottie Wilcox of this city and i've grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held on Fri day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday after noon and evening.
 WHxTE-Mrs. Sarah A. White of AVV OCAAVA oA dNCaAuCp uAcO tLllS UlOT11~ ing at her home. A native of this city, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Kildu7 hite. Mrs. White had been @ life- long resident of this city.
 Surviving her are two nieces, Mrs. William M. Carroll and Mrs. Mar tin J. Tehan: and four nephews, James F. Coughlin, Thomas J. Say- CTS. with whom she made her home, George A. Savers of this city and John F. Savers of Chicago, H. linoas.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue, on Friday morning to St. MArgaret's church. where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at c time to be announced. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 GEORGE MULLICAN

One of Waterbury's most popular young men, and three-sport ath- lete of ability for several years, George Mulligan, Jr, will be hon. ored tonight at the Hotel Elton. As a tribute from his friends in various parts of the city and in- cluding many from out of Water bury, a estimonial dinner has been arranged in honor of the recently announced marriage of young MT. Mulligan to the former Alma Fitz- patrick. The affair, scheduled for o'clock, is expected to be one of the best attended of its kind ill re- cent months and will be presided over by John (Chick Kelley as toastmaster, and Freddie Hall as master of ceremonies for the enter tainment part of the program.
 In addition to his duties as I'M. O." MT. Hall will be depended upon for 8 few renditions of his own, as his characterizations and stories have been the life of many a "stag" during the past two years, and par ticularly at the annual Ashley club meetings where everybody is out for theirselfs" as MT. Mushky Jack son would put it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
SCHOOL OFFICERS
 TO CONVENE HERE
Commissioner Butterfield to Preside at Wilby Ses=
 sion Tomorrow

Commissioner Ernest w. Butter field of the state board of education, who is reported to have resigned that post, will direct a regional con- ference of school officials from Con- necticuts twelve largest cities at the Wilby high school, tomorrow eve ming, Supt. of Schools Thomas J. Condon announced yesterday at a meeting of the board of education.
 The conference was planned at a meeting of the board held two weeks ago. Dinner will be served in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p. m. and will be followed by a discussion of school problems. The discussion will be held in the school library.
 Dr. Condon was asked yesterday | If Commissioner Butterfield's re- ported resignation would have any possible bearing on the conference. T only know that Commissioner Butterfield will be here," he said. "The conference was called upon his request" he continued.
 Dr. Condon said that he knew ab- solutely nothing about Commis- sioner Butterfield's resignation other that what he had read in the news papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
REMINGTON UNIT
 GRADUATES NINE

Graduating Exercises of the Sec ond Unit of the Hospital and Rec reation Service of the American Red Cross was held at Newington Vet erans Hospital Monday at 2 p. m. The introduction was py Major Bannigan, who explained the serv- ice of the Gray Ladies. The address was given by Charles B. Gilbert, chairman of the Norwich Chapter, American Red Cross, others par ticipating in the exercises were Francis T. Fenn, chairman Hart ford Chapter A. R. c. Mrs. Morton B. Miner, chairman volunteer serv- ice, Springfield, Mass, chapter. Gus tave c. Winger, chairman ARC, New Britain chapter, Dr. Thomas F. Maher, Medical Officer-i Charge. Rev. Harold Burton, and Rev. George Clarke. Mrs. Frank J. New comb, chairman Gray Lady Serv- ice, Waterbury Chapter, and Mrs. Edith E. Ladd, executive secretary also attended. There were three graduates each from the following chapters-Hartford, New Britain, Norwich, and Springfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
Special to The DemOcraD

Hartford, March 15-Members of the Connecticut Society of Civil En- gineers assembled here today for their 54th annual meeting and were welcomed by Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy at the start of the after noon session. During the morning, President Arthur w. Bushnell, of Hartford, gave his annual address at the meeting at Avery Memorial and officers were elected.
 NettletOn Chosen
 ElWood T. Nettleton of New Ha- ven was elected president of the so- ciety. He said in takign office that the engineer needs not only me- chanical, mining, metallurgical, chemical, electrical, structural, rail- way and highway technical instruc- tion but leadership, diplomacy and good judgment as George Washing ton displayed.
 Washington was a good surveyor, probably not outstanding as an en- gineer, but if technical knowledge had been the limit of his usefulness, we probably would not have been here today" he said. with engi- neering training as background, the engineer can be of much value to society if he will take part in civic or political activities. Legisla- lures, councils, boards, town officials and aldermen appropriate money for the large public works expendi-