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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

project, had refused to honor requi- SitionS for materials on the ground that the project called for eXpendi- ture of about $42,000, while, with his deductions for possible claims and bills in excess of this amount, as well as contractors euretieS, he found only $38,200 available. So the board ordered him to honor requisi- tionS up to that amount
 The city engineer will present a list of projects now in process, the estimated amounts needed to con- tinue, as well as those which have not been started but are approved. Then the board of public works will determine which projects should take priority as relates to the posSi- bilitieS for employment of the great est number of persons.
 Aldermen to Act
 Thereafter, the board of finance will pass upon the amounts needed and recommend appropriations for the amounts necessary for action by the board of aldermen. That board meets week from tonight while the regular meeting of the board of finance is next Thursday.
 A meeting of the board of health is scheduled for tomorrow at 5:3O o'clock at the health department office. Regular meetings of the fire and police boards are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 and 5 o'clock, respectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Y Clubs Curtailing
 Activities In Lent
Inter=Club Council to Meet Wednesday Night to Dis=
 cuss Program Other Units Hold Sessions

Kingsbury Gra-Y held an organi- zation meeting Saturday morning.
 The Terriers Hi-Y with their leader Lamson Scovill will hold their meeting nt the "Y" camp Tuesday evening. Edward KirSchbaum, ad- visor of the Gamma lily is direct ing group of plays being conduct ed by this group in the near future.
 The Highlanders Hi-Y will hold their meeting at the home of Her. bert Bunting this week. The Col onials lily have made final plans for their card party to be presented Thursday night.
 The Beta lily discussed the suc- cesSful Crosby Junior Prom at their meeting Monday evening. President, Bill North announced that a total of 125 couples attended the dance. The Watertown H. Y held an in- teresting discussion on Vocation at their meeting last Wednesday. The Crusaders Hi-Y held very success full social Friday evening.
 The Aces lily, Press Hi-Y, Blue Deamons Hi-Y and Cedars Hi-Y all met this past week and formulated a new six weeks program consist ing of educational trips, discussions, socials and talks.
 The newly organized class in ap- paratus and tumbling being con- ducted at the "" each Monday at 4 o'clock under the supervision of Seth Goodwin is becoming very popular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Civilta E PrOgressO

The sixth annual masquerade and dance of the Civilta c Pro- gressO society was held at Buch- ingham hall Saturday night, with more than 1,50O persons attending. There were hundreds of col0rful costumes.
 Decorations at the hall were highly praised by dancers and spectators. The grand march was roundly applauded, while one of the most cOlOrful features of the evening was a balloon dance.
 First prize in a popularity con- test went to Miss Aida Ercoi, with Miss Aida Giusti second and Miss Mary ROssi third.
 Costume prizes were won by Ruel Dunn, Phyllis Rinaldi. May DeLuca, Emily Ferrelli, Anna KO- val, Harriet PastOre and Mary and Theresa MinervinO.
 Alderman and Mrs. Patrick Per- riellO led the grand march.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
MUSICAL COMEDY
 SCORES BIG HIT
Five Hundred Enjoy St. JOseph's Choir Presen=
 tatiOn Last Night
BROOKLYN

A Lithuanian musical comedy en- titled Adam and Eve" highlighted the 18th annual pre-Lenten enter tainment of the St. Josephs choir, which was presented last night in St. JoSeph's auditorium before an audience of more than 500. Alex ander J. Aleksis directed the show.
 Algirda.s Ulinskas. Natalie Plan gas. Alexander Markevich and Mar celle Andrikis were included in the cast.
 Accordion selections were by Ed ward DigimaS and V. Markevich. A vocal duet was sung by Joan and Adele Lusas and a solo by Dolores Markevich. Paul Kauneckis pre- sented a monolog. The ensemble included Adele Greblunas, V. Xiii mas, Mary Adomaitis, Al Jarusevi- cius, Stella Valencis, A. Bukauskas, A. Kupstas, J. Marcelynas, Aldona Bukauskas, A. Miklinevicius, Ann Bogusis, A. Kativa and A. L. Am brozaitis. Chorus numbers were by the entire choir.
 Dancing with music by Al JariS and his orchestra completed the program.
 Steffie Tutoraitis entertained with an accordion solo while five-year- old Ann Dulskis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph DulskiS, former choir members, sang several solos.
 Guests at the affair were Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor, Rev. Benedict Guaronskas and Rev. Francis Cazaitis, former St. Joseph's curate now stationed in Bridgeport.
 Barnard Assembly
 Children of the first grade of Barnard grammar school recently presented a program of entertain ment at an assembly in the school.
 The program was as follows: Song, Bunny Bun" ......... Class White Hen
 Dorothy Neubert and John Daly Poem, "The Snowman" .... Class Song, 'gThe Policeman" ..:. Class Sketch-"Squraky's TaiP'-
 Elaine Ginter, Frank Arcovio, Will
 liam Asplund, Dorothy Neubert,
 John Daly, Joan Lepon
 Poem, T Love You Mother" Girls Song, "The Chick-a-dee" ..... Class Poem-"A Good Boy" ...... Boys Song, Dear Washington. .... Glass Poem, Washington" .... John Daly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
MARCH SENDING
 SAMPLE COPY
Drop in Temperature Ace conpanied By Biting
 Winds, Light Snow

Swept into Waterbury on 8 west wind,. cold snap developed today which saw the official thermometer dropping 28 degrees between the hours of 3 o'clock and noon today. Starting to descend at the early morning hour, the mercury swooped down from 37 degrees at 3 o'clock to g degrees at noon.
 At 6 o'clock the thermometer read IT degrees and continued dropping. The wind brought winter back to Waterbury as February counted its last day. March starts tomorrow and, as the legend has it Eff March comes in like 8 lion, it will go out like 8 lamb," or some such.
 Rain of yesterday turned to very light snowfall this morning but the flakes were so small that they failed to gain substance on city pavements. Predictions are for fair and colder weather tonight, faira nd warmer weather tomorrow.
 Which remains to be proveG Wa terbury experiencing as it has most unusual winter, warm and old weather succeeding each other with out normal notice of the changes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
RELIEF MEASURE
 BACK IN SENATE
COnferees Fail to Agree on SO=Called WOOdrum
 Amendment

Washington, Feb. 28.-(UP)-Sen- ate and House conferees failed to- day to agree on final version of the joint resolution appropriating S250, 100000 for additional work re- lief and returned the measure to the senate for another vote on the so-called Woodrum amendment issue.
 The question which the senate will be asked to pass on again is whether the restrictions of the Woodrum amendment in the present law shall be lifted in order to permit the Works Progress administration to spend the $250, LOGO, 900 deficiency appropriation at its own discretion without spreading it over a specified period.
 The senate had amended the reso- lution as it passed the House in or der to lift the restrictions as ap- piled to the $250, 100000. In confer ence, the House members declined to accept the senate amendment and the senators refused to recede.
 Chairman Ava B. Adams, d., Colo, said the confereeS were reporting a disagreement to the senate and ask ing another vote on the question. The senate adopted the amendment offered by Sen. Lewis P. Schwellen- bach, d.. Wash, by a 38 to 36 vote.
 The senate receued in conference on another amendment concerning funds used for projects for making fertilizer.
 The House receded from one sec- tion of the bill az originally ap- proved concerning relief for aliens. The senate had stricken the section out and the conferees agreed to leave it out when argument was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
WAR DEPT. IS
 MAKING PLANS
Could Put Army of l,23O,= 900 in Field Within
 Four Months

Copyright, 1888, by United Press)
 Washington, Feb. 28.-UP.- Plans for quick mobilization of man. power and industries to place l. 100000 troops in the field within four months after outbreak of war have been completed by the war de- partment, it was learned today
 Based by the army's genedal staff on experience of the World war, the plans embrace 10000 industrial plants capable of quick conversion into manufacture of war materials.
 The 10000 plants were selected from 10000 canvassed to determine what specific functions they could perform in war emergency.
 The plan envisageS two methods of recruiting troops. One provides uni versal conscription. The other calls for creation of citizens committees, which in cooperation with 16o0O American Legion posts, would cam- paign for volunteers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

Deputy Corner Walter w. Smyth in a finding issued today holds Mrs. Josephine Lippke, 45, of High street, and Mrs. Mary DeVito, alias Mary Clifford, of 236 Bank street, crim- inally responsible for the death of Mrs. Frances Laffey, g, of Park place. Mrs. Laffey died at Water bury hospital last week from the effects of an illegal operation.
 Mrs. Lippke and Mrs. DeVito will be arraigned in city court tomorrow. The charge to be placed against them has not been announced, but probably will be manslaughter. The two women were arrested last week by e-LieutenantS William Pollard and William Foley, and have been free on bonds as coroner's prisoners.
 Deputy Coroner Emyth says that the illegal operation was performed Feb. 12 at an apartment occupied by Mrs. DeVito at 236 Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
OBITUARY

She was a native of Kingston, N. Y, the daughter of Phillip and Maria Smith. Mrs. Gould was a com- municant of the Second Congrega- tional Church and was a member of the P. O. of A. and the Pythian Sisters. She was a former member of the Naomi Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, the White Shrine and the Amaranth.
 She is survived by her husband; three sons, two daughters, two grandchildren and two great grand children.
 Private funeral services will be held from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue on We'd nesday, Rev. Dr. John D. Walker of ficiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 NUGENT-Edward J. Nugent. 67, of 915 Huntingdon avenue died Sat- urday morning at St. Mary'S HoSpi- tai. A native of Hampton, N. Y., MT. Nugent had been a resident of VAAA%o SAOJ AOA ySuAos AOA tAlC RcoO 9 years he was employed by the Beardsey & Wolcott Manufacturing Company.
 He is survived by one brother, Michael J. Nugent of this city and several nieces and nephews in AL bany, N. Y.
 The funeral was held this morn ing at 8:30 o'clock from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central Avenue to St. MichaePS Church where 8 solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. Michael Heating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Heating. A musical program was rendered by Miss Winifred De- laney, church organist. The pail bearers were: Joseph Finnegan, ST., Joseph Finnegan, Jr., Martin Dwyer, Henry Bradley, Robert Veillette and Charles CoSgrove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

All Gray and Hi-Y clubs of the Central "" Boys Division will ob- serve the Lenten season with pro- grams especially planned for the oc- casion. The Older Boys Inter-Club Council is meeting this Wednesday evening and will take official action concerning the plans of the various groups.
 The "Y" Indian tribes held a Bean Banquet Thursday evening and enjoyed the movies shown after the meal. Those present were: Frank Miller, John Vollmayer, Don- aid Slator, Charles Greenlaw, Mario Leo, Franklin Litsky, Anthony Sera- fine, William Cote, Charles Andrew, Wydell Rocd Edmond Shaker, Lar " Goldberg, Sidney Vail, Gordon Carroll, Kenneth Teller, Robert Brown, Donald Madigan, Francis Lawlor, Harold Madigan, James Caulfield, John Carey, William Hamilton, Arthur and Eugene Leg ge. Robert Mcknack, Edward Keyser Robert and Charles Ruey, Richard Mantiglia, Harvey Parsons, John Jackman and Kenneth Winchester.
 The Bull Dogs Gra-Y and the St. Mary's Cray had an interesting trip to Armours Saturday morning. The Endees Gra-Y held boxing contest at their meeting Tuesday evening. The Anderson Gray spon- sored a movie show in the boys lobby Friday evening.
 The Black Knights Cray and the Central "Y" Juniors attended the movie show Friday evening and held business meetings at its conclusion. The Scorpions Gra-Y and the Cadets Gra-Y held boxing demon strations at their meetings. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
LEAGUE CAMPAIGN
 GOES OVER QUOTA
Mrs. George Jackson Ex- presses Appreciation
 for Public Support

Appreciation to the population of Waterbury, for cooperation in time of need was expressed today by Mrs. C aorge Jackson, chairman of the drive committee of the Waterbury Anti Tuberculosis League.
 To date the drive committee has realized total of $5,505.30 for its efforts The original goal established by the committee had been $5,500. Contributions are still trickling ia- to the Field street headquarters of the league.
 Members of the league were elat- ed with the success of the drive. especially in view of the fact that success was necessity in caring for the large number of patients under the care of the league at the pre- sent time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Deputy Coroner Holds
 TwoInWoman's Death
Probable Charge of Manslaughter to Confront Mrs.
 Josephine Lippke, Mrs. Mary DeVito Tomorrow

Mrs. Lippke, he says, visited this apartment daily for undisclosed reasons. Mrs. Laffey, the mother of two children. became ill after the operation. She was taken to Water bury hospital Feb. 18th, but died Feb. 24th of peritonitis caused by an illegal operatio..
 The deputy coroner says that the women received $50 for performing the operation. Of this sum, he says, Mrs. Lippke returned $40 to rel atives of Mrs. Laffey.
 Police said after Mrs. Lippke's ar rest that she is free on bonds ill similar case ill New Haven. The case, they said, is pending trial in New Haven superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Breaks"

Police today were Investigating a reported break at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Joyce, of 246 Madison street. Mrs. Madison told police last night that her house had been broken into dur ing her absence.
 Mrs. Joyce said that a rear window had been broken. Nothing, however, was missing.
 Thieves who broke into a bak- cry shop operated by Angelo Laudati, at 59 Congress avenue, secured $5 or $6 in change. Det- ective Anthony Mariana reported that the money was taken from a metal cash box in the establish ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

O1 O4AC WO1N'
 This was requested of him by the Board of Finance Commissioners through Commissioner John Il. GoSS.
 The matter of WPA work and the refusal of Controller Sherwood l.. Rowland to honor acquisitions for materials to continue projects at- fecting employment Of about l,lOO persons. forms responsibility for this phase of the engineering depart ment's actions. It was reported at the last finance board meeting that one project employing about 40o men was imperiled by the control lcr'S stand.
 Refused To O. K.
 The controller, in the matter of the North Main street trunk sewer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Noyena Closing

The present novena of the per. manent series at the Church ot the Immaculate Conception Will end with services tomorrow. The novena, in honor of St. Joseph, VIII end with mass at g o'clock, and services at 12:15, AIS and 7:3o p. m.
 It has been announced by Rev Francis M. O'Shea, P. R., that the at Lenten services at the church will be Rev. John Finnerty, O. F., native of Waterbury. Father Finnerty is superior of the Dominican mission band.
 Stations of the cross will be held Fridays during Lent. Ashes will be given out at the church at the 3o'clock mass Wednesday, and at 7:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Ethel RimkuS was held Saturday morning from the Mulville funeral home to St. Francis Xavier church, where Sol- emn high mass was celebrated by Rev. David OKeefe, assisted by Rev. John McTeague, deacon, and Rev. Charles Brennan, sub-deacon. Rev. John Connors, chaplain of St. Mary's hospital, was seated in the sanctuary. A special musical pro gram, under the direction of Robert Birt, church organist, was presented with Miss Helen Shea, SoloiSt. Hon. orary bearers, all classmates of Mrs. Rimkus at St. Mary's hospital, were Misses Eleanor Hayden, Catherine .O'Connor, May Casey, Agnes Leroy, Mary O'Donnell, Ruth Judson, Mad cline Kelley, Mrs. Vincent Shea, Mrs. Thomas Phelan and Mrs. Franklin Bergin. A delegation representing the St. Mary's Hospital Alumni as- Sociation included Misses Rosalind Taylor, Mildred Shea, Lillian Hay den, Catherine Fox, Margaret Mur- phy, Pauline Duguay, Mary Savage, Mary Callan, Joan Bradley, Betty Grady, Elizabeth Shea, Margaret Scully, Helen Halpin, Dorothy Casey, May Moran, Doris Bergin, Catherine Mellen, Anna Devjne, Mrs. Arthur Coons, Misses Catherine Shea, Susan Cocchiola, Marie Griffin, Margaret Driscoll and Gertrude Kirby. Burial was in the family plot, new St. Jos eph's cemetery, Father McTeague conducting committal services. Ac- tive bearers were Walter and Harold Horan, Thomas Doolan, Thomas Costello, Walter Povilaitis and James Coughln.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Tur- ley was held Saturday morning from the Bergin funeral home to St. Pat rick's church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. William Wirkus. A delegation from the Cleaners society of the church included Nellie Devine, Mary Ray, Helen Dillon, Mrs. Morris Mo- Grath, Mrs. John O'Hearn, Mrs. Harold Wolfe, Mrs. Catherine Keev- CT, Mrs. Patrick Keegan, Mrs. Thomas Grady, Mrs. Daniel Mo- Grath, Mrs. James Sweeney, Mrs. Harold Ryan, Mrs. William Bren- nan, Mrs. Thomas Brennan, Mrs. John Dunphy, Mrs. Mary Casey, Miss Frances Courtney, Mrs. Mary Dolan and Mrs. Catherine Miller. Burial was in the family plot, Cal vary cemetery, Rev. Bernard Foster conducting committal services. Bear CTS were Kenneth and John Reilly, Joseph Cunningham, George, Will liam and Clayton Fellows, all nephews.
 The funeral of Armand Ciano was held Saturday morning from the home, 827 East Main street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where solemn high mass was cele- brated by Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, assisted by Rev. Rocco Nadile, dea- con, and Rev. Edward J. Farrell, sub-deacon. The national guard de- tail, from Howitzer company. 102d infantry, included. Sergts. Francis Archambault, Joseph Donahue, Henry Goetz and William Lee, and Privates Charles Bagley, Richard Copeland, Raymond Houghton, Jo- seph Scozzafava and Bugler Francis Saunders. Honorary bearers were: Raymond and Robert Albert, Will liam Mcfarland, Donald Parisi. Sal- vatore Parisi, Benjamin Capizzio, James Carroll, Anthony Mattavazzo. ] Vincent Magro, Donald Pilkington,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
"Anti=GOd"

The wide scope and extreme violence of the anti-God cam paign being carried in the world was exhibited at a display last night at the auditorium of the Waterbury Catholic High school. Rev. Paul Ward, of the PaullSt order, was the speaker, describing the anti-religious campaign now underway in Mexico Russia, Ger many. Spain and other countries. The program was arranged by the Daughters of Isabella.
 Father Ward assembled the col lection of booklets. cartoons, drawings, articles and books. He declared that all Christians must work unceasingly for religion.
 The committee in charge was headed by Mrs. George Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Burns Club

Alexander Whitaker was lnl- tiated into the Burns club at a meeting Saturday night in Pores ters hall. Plans were made for the social program which will be held March 12, and at which members of the Caledonian club of New Haven will be guests. The new entertainment committee will arrange the social. Included on the committee are: Vice-president John McQuade. chairman; Will liam Carew, Alex Galbraith, James Wilson, William Boyd, Daniel Meek, Robert Finley and James Gardner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Stole 600 Pounds

Two men arrested Satuuay after a police investigation Of the theft of 6O0-pound metal raii from property of the city or Waterbury on South Leonard street were given continuances to Friday in city court today. Alfred Lingis, 31, of 162 South Leonard street, is charged with theft, and Gabriel Mirablio, A, of 27 Carver street, is charged with receiving stolen goods. -
 Both men were arrested by Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg. The officer reported that the metal rail, after being stolen, haa been cut into small lengths oy means of an acetylene torch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
More Serious

The condition of Angelo Nes- ta, 10, of Hawthorne avenue, who was injured Friday after noon when struck by an auto mobile, took a turn for the worse at Waterbury hospital today. His name is on the danger list.
 John H. Gibbud 26, of 1918 Highland avenue extension, driver of the car, is free on bonds of $500 as a cOrOner'S prisoner. The accident Oc- cured at Highland and Brad ley avenues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
18th Birthday

More than 50 members of the Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union, Local 150, attended the 35th annual banquet of the group Saturday night at Moynihan's Inn, Lake Hitchcock.
 Seated at the head table were President John Healey; vice-pres- ident, Albert Mclaughlin; sec retary-treasurer, Robert Mcclure: sergeant-at-arms, Paul Pulaski and former president, Charles Kohn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
"MOving Day"

Trucking companies called practically all available appara- tus into operation today, as the annual '.Moving Day" had its affect in Waterbury.
 From time Of tradition, Feb ruary 2S and March l have been recognized by household heads as the appropriate times to change places of abode. Moving companies reported that busi- ness today was extraordinarily brisk, and that tOmOrrcw's trade was expected to be equally as heavy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
CURLEY IS BETTER

Miami, Fla, Feb. 28 - (Us } - Former City Treasurer John J. Cur ley of Boston, critically ill with pneumonia for weeks, was reported "out of danger" and was to be al- lowed to sit. up today. Doctors said Curley, brother of former Governor James M. Curley of Massachusetts, probably would be able to leave the hospital within six days if his Eapid recovery continued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
FrQternQL NeWs
Order Of Rainbow

Lois Gibson, worthy advisor, presided at a meeting Saturday night of Waterbury assembly, Or der of Rainbow, in the Masonic temple. Plans were made for a spelling bee to follow the next meeting, March 12, and for a dance to be sponsored shortly thereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Theft Charged

Michael Saldukas, 27, of 36 South Leonard street, was arrest ed today by Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg on a charge of theft. Saldukas is accused of taking me- tai owned by the City of Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
30 DAYS!

William Sanda, 24, of 72 South Leonard street. was sentenced to 30 days in jail after hearing before Judge John F. McGrath in city court today.
 He was arrested by Patrolmen James Jordan and Clarence Mar sella, following a dispute at Wash ington avenue and Railroad Hill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
CAR STOLEN

Police reported today that a car stolen Saturday night from the Mur- ray street garage of Forrest G. Pur- inton, was recovered this morning on Bristol avenue. Motor Patrolman Vincent E. Begg found the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Kiwanis Club

An official visit to the Water bury Kiwanis Club will be paid by Carlos Richardson, liuetenant governor of Kiwanis, at their weekly meeting in The Elton, Wednesday nool;. A large turn out is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Report Prepared On
 WPA Projects Here
Work Delayed By Controllers Refusal to Honor
 RequisitOn; Engineer Prepares List of Jobs

When the Board of Public Works meets at 7:45 o'clock tomorrow night City Engineer Charles Root expected to have ready list of cityWPA projects which he has
 made estimates of costs and surveys of present condition