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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
60 Auto Accidents Recorded During Month of February
POLICE BREAK UP
 COCK FIGHT HERE
Tip From State Police Headquarters Leads 10
 Prompt Investigation

Informed by state police that a cooking main was to be held last night in this city, local policemen went to the second floor of Hamil- ton avenue building, only to find large crowd leaving the structure and no cock fight in progress. It was reported that 50 or 60 men left the building just as the officers ar- rived.
 Lieut., William Schatzman noti- fled Waterbury police headquarters that he had been told that a cock fight had been arranged for the Hamilton avenue address at 10 D. m. The first floor of the building is oc- cupled by restaurant.
 Patrolmen Patrick Hobart and Ernest Pakul, on plainclothes duty, were ordered to the scene. The po- licemen reported that they saw a large crowd in the building and de- clded to get help from additional officers. When they returned with endorsements the men were leav- ing the building.
 Marker plates of the cars parked near the building indicated that many members of the crowd were from out of state and from other parts of the state, it was reported.
 No arrests were made or no charges were filed, since no viola tion of the law was discovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Rising Taxes Prevent
 Reduction In Rates
Connecticut Utilities Point Out Contributing Factors
 Obstructing Benefits to Consumers

Recent statements by Connecticut public utility officials that increas- ing taxes imposed on public utili- ties, coupled with rising operating costs, have an arresting effect on the speed of rate reductions. are supported in a compilation of tax figures by the Edison Electric In- stitute.
 Average Use
 This study showed that in 1892 the average use of electricity per resi- dential customer was 597 kiloWatt hours for which the average annual bill was $3325. The ratio of taxes to revenues was then 11.7 percent which meant that $389 in taxes were concealed in the customers annual bill. The net bill, deduct ing taxes, would then have been $29.36. In 1887, the average reSiden- tial customer used an estimated 797 kiloWatt hours of electricity for which he paid an average annual bill of $34.83. The ratio of taxes to revenues had risen to 16 per cent, making the taxes concealed in the bill $5.57. The net bill in 1887, de- ducting taxes, would have been $2926, or less than the 1892 bill, and yet the customer used 200 more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
MANVILLE WORKER COMMITS SUICIDE
Robert McIntyre's Body Found Hanging in Cellar
 of Meriden Road Home

The body of Robert Mcintyre, 68, O. 683 Meriden road, was found hanging in the cellar of his home late yesterday afternoon. Dr. Ed ward H. Kirschbaum, medical eX- aminer, said it was @ case of sui eide.
 MT. Mcintyre had been in ill health for the past several years, suffering from a heart ailment. He was en employe of the E. J. Manville Machine Go. Born in Scotland, he had been a resident of Waterbury for many years.
 The police investigation was con- ducted by Sergt. Joseph McEvoy and Motor Patrolman Alfred Over ton and ve-Lieutenants Will liam Foley and William Pollard.
 Surviving MT. Mcintyre are two sons, Robert Burns Mcintyre of this city, and J. Wallace Mcintyre of Miami, Fla; also one grand-daugh- ter.
 Funeral services will be held Mon- day afternoon at the Alderson fu- neral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis officiating Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 3 and 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and from to tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Waterville, March 5.--The Casper S. Davis, American Legion, will sponsor public card party tonight at Fraternity hall at o'clock. Cliff ford Northrop, chairman of the en- tertainment committee will be ill charge. A pleasant evening has been planned. Prizes will be awarded at each table and refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the evening.
 The church services tomorrow will be as follows:
 St. Michael'S - Masses tomorrow will be held at 8 a. m. and 10:15 a. m. Rev. Michael Heating will of- ficiate.
 Gospel Hall-Morning service will be held at 10:30 o'clock; Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon and eve ming gospel service at 7:30 o'clock.
 Waterville Union-Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister. Sunday school will be conducted at II a. m. The evening service at 7:30 o'clock will be held at the parsonage on Boyden street, and Miss Weeks will speak on the subject, Message to the Church.
 St. Pauls Episcopal-Rev. Ray mond M. D. Adams, rector. Sunday school will be held at 9:45 o'clock. Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Budlong, bishop of Hartford, will confirm a class from that church. The bishop will not visit St. Pauls Episcopal church this spring, but has request ed that candidates for confirmation from this parish, be presented at the 10:3O a. m. service tomorrow at St. Johns church. Rev. Raymond M D. Adams, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, will accompany the class, to the Waterbury church. The usual II o'clock morning serv- ice in Waterville will be held with prayer and sermon, but no commun- ion service.
 Grace Methodist church-Rev. AL son J. Smith, pastor. The Every mans Bible class will hold a meet ing at 9:15 o'clock. Rev. Smith will be the speaker. At the conclusion of the meeting, the class will go the Prospect Congregational church, ill an endeavor to interest the parish toners of that church in Bible class work. The class plans to leave Wa terville at 1l:30 o'clock. The reg ular church service will be held at 1O.3O o'clock which will include a. communion service. Sunday school will be at 12 o'clock noon, and dur ing the evening service at ' D. m. Rev. Wayne White of the Methodist church of Naugatuck, will preach.
 Birthday Party
 The Fairmount Community club will hold it's eighth birthday party Monday night at 8 o'clock at For esters' hall, 57 Hanover street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
YD UNITS PLAN
 SOCIAL PROGRAM

A card party at the State Ar nory next Tuesday evening was among several social activities ap- proved last night by members of Vigneulles Post, Yankee Division. Members of the post will assist the auxiliary in the necessary arrange ments for the event.
 A joint meeting with the auxiliary will be held on Friday evening, March 18th, at which time spe- cial program of entertainment will be presented. Refreshments will be served.
 The sick committee reports that George Banfe, John Spallone and Thomas McGrath, members of the association, are presently patients at the United States Veterans Hos pital, NeWington. The post dis cussed it's plans for its annual Siecheprey dinner at the Silver Chalet April 18th and voted to at tend the V. F. w. banquet March 18th,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
STALIN DICTATOR
 AYERS GREENFIELD
Rabbi Does Not Believe Social Justice Not to Be
 Reality in Russia

Placing the Stalin regime in the class of the Relationships of Ger many and Italy. Rabbi William P. Greenfield, of Beth-El synagogue, speaking last night at the syna- gogue, remarked that there must be something wrong with the regime when Stalin found it necessary to execute about 1,2O0 persons within 20 months for alleged opposition to the scheme of Communism.
 The Waterbury rabbi said he was of the opinion those against whom the Russian ruler had moved were less guilty of opposing the Com munistic program than they were of opposing the rule of Stalin.
 He foresaW disappointment for those who had hope that Russia now was evolving a society in which social justice would become fact. Stalin was described as having set up the same kind of one-man dic- tatorships that exist in Germany and Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
BUCKS HILL CLUB
 ASKS SCITY WATER
Extension to Be Sought By Committee - Minister
 Speaker March l6

Motion pictures of transconti- mental airliners were shown by Lieutenant Frank Wright and a vote was passed to prepare a peti- tion asking installation of fire alarm boxes last night at a meeting of the Bucks Hill Community Club at the Community House. A committee re- ported efforts being made to pro- cure extension of city water to the section.
 A donation was voted to a baby fund and Rev. John R. CoombS, pastor of Second Congregational church, was announced as the speaker at the March 16 meeting when he will talk on the West In- dies. It was announced that gram mar school pupils will give an en- tertainment in May for the benefit of the club.
 A vote of thanks was passed for the committee which had charge of the minstrel show presentation last week,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
THREE FINED IN
 WOLCOTT COURT

Wolcott, March 5.--Anthony Fibre of 35 Primrose street, Waterbury, was fined $10 and costs of $l1.50 for violation of the rules of the road when arraigned before Judge Har- old L. Logan in town court Thurs day evening. Howard Kraft was the arresting officer.
 Romeo Doumouchel of 345 High land avenue, Waterbury, was fined $5 and costs of $1040 on a similar charge. Ronald Brown made the ar rest. Both cases ewre prosecuted by Henry L. Norton.
 Robert Doburk of 450 Preston street, Hartford, was granted nolle on a similar charge. Payment or costs of $1040 was made. Raymond Leavenworth was thp arresting of- ticer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

year there were two fatalities dur ing the first two months.
 Pedestrians were involved in F of February's accidents. Forty three of the mishaps involved two or more automobiles. In the remain ing five accidents, motor vehicles collided with fixed objects.
 Pedestrians
 There were 16 accidents during the month involving personal in- juries In all of these, pedestrians were hurt; three involved occupants of cars which struck other automo- piles; and two injured persons in vehicles which struck fixed objects.
 Police Superintendent William J Roach issued the following safety statement today:
 People are fond of saying that it has taken mankind a very long time to progress along the road to civilization. This is the unjustified viewpoint of a pessimist. Yet, when we consider the accident sit uation on our streets and high ways today, there is little enough evidence to justify a more cheer full attitude. It is unnecessary to consider the country as a whole; let us take our own city. How many have died, or have been severely injured during the past years on the same streets with which we are familiar? What do we expect when we drive out for an hour of so-called pleasure? Are we confident of finding cour- tesy at the highway intersection? Do we feel certain that the other driver will consider our safety as we'll as his own? Quite contrary. We try to drive with care, but we are fearful of every driver on the road"
 Rushing Demons"
 "These rushing demons on the highway are all bent on seizing the right-of- at every turn, whatever the cost. It seems as though sense of competition has developed among drivers many envolve superiority complexes and the result is the mania for speed. The use of public streets and highways is test of mans recog- milton of social service and re- sponsibility. There are many driv- CTS who would not think of vio- lating the rules of courtesy on the highway than they would strike woman or injure a child. But there are far too many who have not yet been civilized"
 "There is an old adage: "He who would die when he can live is fool, unless his vocation is to be martyr" which fits the sub ject of careless and foolish drivers. l am quite certain that none of us consider ourselves martyrs so let us act accordingly. We must do what we can to aid the deficient drivers to try to make them rea- lize their sense of responsibility to other motorists. We also must not forget to band together and car- ry out the safety policy which will compel the obedience of the laws necessary for safe driving"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
BIG ATTENDANCE
 AT VARIETY SHOW
Bunker Hill Fife and Drum Corps Sponsor Interest,"
 ing Program

The childrenS variety show given last night at the Bunker Hill church by members of the newly organized Bunker Hill Fife and Drum Corps was attended by a large crowd. The Bunker Hill Improvement associa- tion sponsored the performance, and proceeds will go into fund to buy uniforms for the corps.
 Directing the program was Mrs. J. Winifred Beecher. Arrangements were in charge of Charles Slater. Mrs. Joseph Cavanaugh was the ac- companist.
 The following program was pre- sented:
 Sketch introducing the fife and drum corps. Norma Garfield and Beldon DeVito; group of selections by older members of the drum corps; exhibition of drumming and fling by James Hartnett and Terry O'Connor; piano solo, Mary Harder; militray dance, Joseph and Norma Brown; reading by Jane Hurlburt; piano solo, Joan Dillon: acrobatic act, Barbara Gunterman; tap dance, Joseph Cavanaugh; songs, by James Lynch; Hawaiian music, Waterbury Acad- emy of Music; reading by Ruth Porzenheim; piano solo, Elaine Har- vey; instrumental selections by Nor man, George, and Nelson Garfield; accordion solo. Donald Hickey; soft shoe dance. Joseph Cavanaugh and Norma Brown; song and dance, by John Grappone and Olga Ciarelli; buck and wing dance on roller skates, Norma Brown; and a baton swinging act and tap dance, Anna Shea and Jane Sheehy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
EYE INJURY PLEA
 DENIED BY COURT
Mutual Aid Employment Fund Not to Compen=
 sate ACkeline RatAshni

Judge Frank P. McEvoy in super for court yesterday entered judg- ment for the defendant in the claim of Ackeline Ratushni against the Mutual Aid Unemployment Fund of Waterbury. The decision was in accordance with ruling by the state supreme court of errors.
 A claim for compensation for an eye injury was filed against the fund by the woman. The claim was denied by Commissioner James M. Lynch. The commission was over-ruled by Judge Kenneth Wynne in superior court, but a further appeal to the state supreme court upheld Commissioner Lynch and ordered dismissal of the claim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
MAN SURRENDERS
 AFTER ACCIDENT
Days Search for Carleton Austin Ends-Employ=
 CT Posts Bonds

Sought by police for almost 24 hours after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident, Carleton Aus tin, 24, of 148 Grand street, surren- dered at police headquarters yester- day. He will be arraigned in traffic court Monday on a charge of evad- ing responsibility.
 Police claim that Austin fled be- fore police arrived after truck that he was driving, owned by Charles A. Templeton, Inc, had crashed into passenger car Both vehicles were badly damaged.
 Austin was hunted by police Thursday night and yesterday morning but could not be located. He gave himself up yesterday after noon to Sergt Joseph McEvoy. Bonds for Austin's release were posted by MT. Templeton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
DR. STRAYER IN
 PROTEST MOVE
Objects to POrtiOning Fed. eraI Funds to Aid ParO=
 Chial Schools

Efforts of some members of ths Progressive Education Association to rouse opposition to that portion of the proposal of President Roose- velt's Advisory Committee on Ed- ucation that would make possible federal financial aid for parochiaj schools are noted in an editorial in this weeks issue of the Catholic Transcript, official publication of the diocese of Hartford.
 The editorial also points out that this group sought to have the Na- tional Education Association, at it's convention in Atlantic City this week, go on record as opposed to federal aid for parochial schools.
 The Transcript mentions that the resolution offered at Atlantic City was presented by Dr. Strayer ot Columbia university who, it says lis not unknown in these parts The reference is to the fact that ar expensive and much-publicized survey of the public schools in Hartford few years ago was di- lected by Dr. Strayer.
 The editorial follows:
 NO FUNDS FOR US
 At a meeting in New York last week, the Progressive Education Association discussed at length the proposal of President Roose- velts Advisory Committee on Ed ucation that federal financial aid fn hn oriu oc country. Several educa tors round ly denounced that portion of the Committees report which recom- mended that parOchial schools share in this federal assistance.
 These protesting educators were all members of the faculty at Columbia Teachers College. They professed to see in the pro- posed aid to parochial schools 'an entering wedge to destroy the public school system" Many astute observers are agreed that the faculty of Columbia Teach CTS College and their products have already driven more than one such lethal wedge into the American school system.
 In Atlantic City, the National Education Association was pre- sentcd with resolution con- demning any financial help to the par0chial schools. The resO- lution was put aside without vote.
 It should interest Hartford Catholics to know that the au- thor of this resolution was Dr. Strayer of Columbia Teachers College, gentleman not un- known in these parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
BELLOME TO PLAY
 CAMPOLI AT YMCA
Chess Tournament Gets Underway This Alter
 noon With 8 Games

Fred Norling, city chess cham pion, will defend his title from now until the tournament which starts this afternoon at the Y. M. c. A., is finished. The system of play is in the round robin schedule, with winners in three groups meeting for playoffs after five rounds.
 The schedule for today is: Bell ome vs. Campoli; Strong vs. Kell- Tor; Di Blasis vs. Stanley; Lewis vs. Tartaglia; Cornell vs. Sundel; StamWich vs. O'Brien; Cashman, bye; Norling vs. Warner; and Barker Vs. Spada.
 The second round will be played Wednesday at the Waterbury chess club. The schedule will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

The committee in charge of the St. Patrick's day dinner to be given at The Elton March r by the Irish American Club headed by George T. Ryan met last night.
 MT. Ryan announced that the principal speakers will be Gov. Will bur L. Cross and Robert Hurley, state commissioner of public works. Dr. John Freney will be toastmas- ter.
 Among the entertainers at the din- ner will be Dr. Joseph Reynolds, tenor; Mildred Roche Lezotte, Eu- gene Oviatt and Dowling's Irish or cheStra.
 The committees appointed last night are as follows:
 Reception, Dr. John D. Freney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
hours than in 1882.

kllOWdIC hours than III l93Z.
 At the present rate of taxation upon electric light and power com panieS, nearly six dollars a year, or 50 cents per month, are contained in the residential electric consumers bill for service. In 1937 taxes took at least 16 per cent of consumer revenues, as compared with less than 12 per cent in 1892 and this in- crease in taxation has more than offset the slight growth in the an- nual payment of the average con- Sumer for more electricity. Taxes. excluded, the electric light and power companies receive no more money from the residential consum- CT than they did five years ago, although the amount of current fur niShed has increased by 200 kilo- watt hours a year, or by one-third.
 Taxes Increased
 Figures for the 12 months end ing November 30 show that taxes paid by the companies increased by almost $50,000,O00, or by one-sixth, during 1887, and for the industry as whole they now take nearly a dol lar out of every six received from all customers. Functioning as tax collector, the electric utility com panies have had to increase their taxes collected from customers from $285, 100000 in 1886 to at least $780, 100000 in 1937 While these figures are on national scale, they illus trate and support the contentious of the Connecticut utility men that such increases are, temporarily at least, retarding the speed of rate reductions which, according to the recent report of the State Public Utilities Commission, saved Con- necticut electric customers $3,376,- 305 on their bills in the years 1882 to 1886 inclusive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Atty. John McLinden, Thomas But Ter, Harold Boyce, Robert Brennan, Matthew Kane, T. V. O'Brien, G. L. Lonergan, Ray F. Stone, c. J. Daly; order committee, Michael Doyle, Dennis Carey, James Garvey, J. J. Heating and T. J. Costello.
 Also, Irish dancing committee, William Boyle, William Fitzell, Rob- ert Stack, Patrick McKenna; ticket exchange, Mortimer Calvin, Thomas Healy, Michael Fitzmaurice, Edward J. Kirby, Robert Coughlin; seating committee, Jeremiah Mccormack, William J. Walsh, Roger V. Connor, Joseph Devery, Robert Stack, Will liam J. Butterly and Edward J. Burke,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
TIGERS TO HOLD
 SOCIAL TONIGHT
North End Y Boys 10 Be Guests at Red Triangle
 Camp in Watert0wn

Thomas Santa Lucia has been elected president of the North End Crusaders. The club expects to run a basketball game week from to- night at the North End Y. The North End Tigers will play the main game with the Crusaders in the pre- linn.
 The Crusaders also expect to spon- sor party in the near future.
 The North End Tigers will hold a card party and hot dog roast tonight at the Y camp in Watertown. The committee in charge of the event includes Thomas Santa Lucia, Fran cis Calo and Tony Guerrero.
 Ralph Cooke, Y secretary, will be chaperone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Legion To Sponsor
 Card Party Tonight
Public Invited to Fraternity Hall Socal-Bishop Bud=
 long to Visit St. Johns Church Tomorrow
WATERVIlLE Mrs R. w. Henion-17S6 Thomaston Ave.-TeL 3-5462

Pictures of the recent American Le- zion national convention parade in New York, will be shown together with other interesting pictures. A luncheon will be served and all members of the club and residents of Nairmount are invited to attend.
 William Early of Spencer avenue, Waterbury, mail carrier in Wa terville, for a period of over eight cen years, is in the Waterbury hos pital, where he underwent an opera tion yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
FOREMEN MEET

Raymond Wylie presided at the monthly meeting last night of the Brass Foremen's associa- tion at the club rooms on Bank street. More than 150 members at tended the meeting and the social program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Pedestrians Figure In Sixteen Mishaps
 On City's Streets
Total Number Shows Decrease of Eight Compared With Corresponding Period of l937-LittIe
 Courtesy Shown By "Rushing Demons''

Waterbury had 60 automobile ac- cidents last month, eight less than in the same month last year, the monthly report of the police acci- dent squad showed today. The drop represents an accident decrease of 12 per cent.
 The city has had one automobile fatality thus far this year. Last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
BUILD BIGGEST CANOE

Biggest war canoe ever built is z. huge 'prahu" constructed in the Hollywood workshops of Paramount for use in Her Jungle Love-" new starring vehicle for Dorothy La mour and Ray Midland. The big canoe carries 40 persons comfort ably and safely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
SWEDISH TABERNACLE BAPTIST

Rev. Axel I. Peterson pastor. Sun day at 10 a. m., Bible school, II a. m., sermon in Swedish by Colonel Ivosl Wiberg. Thursday. 2:30 D. m., Ladies Aid society meeting sS the home of Mrs. A. S. Anderson, 50 Linden street; 7:45 p. m., prayer service at the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Physical condition of Senator Joseph H. Lawlor, state athletic commissioner for Connecticut, was reported this morning as considerably improved" after 8 sudden seize of illness last Mon- day which threatened to develop into pneumonia. The senator is confined to his home on South Main street, and is attended by Dr. J. H. Dillon.