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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
THREE NATIONS
 MAY HELP CHINA
Britain, France, Russia in Conference Seek to
 Get United States
BY WALLACE CARROLL

(Unlted Press Stan COrreSpOnoenti
 Geneva, Jan. 29 - UP)-BritiSh, French, Russian and Chinese dele gations conferred today on tenta- tive plan to aid China against Japan "a plan in which they seek United States cooperation.
 The tentative plan agreed on last night in principle, was forwarded to London, Paris, Moscow and Hankow for approval of govern ments concerned. The American government was advised of the ac- ton taken. Technical approval of the British, French, Russian and Chinese governments was neces- sary. But approval of Britain, Rus sia and China was regarded as as- sured and delegates were anxious mainly over the reply of Premier Camille Chautemps of France and any reaction that might be given by the United States.
 No Reply From U. s.
 Well informed sources said that no immediate reply was expected from Washington; that the first step was to receive the approval Of the league council at meeting Mon day. Nevertheless it was indicated that delegates did not want to make final draft of their plan un- til they had heard from Washing ton.
 It was indicated also that the strength of the plan to be sub mitted finally, would depend to 8 considerable extent on the Ameri- can attitude. If the United States government found itself able and willing to cooperate, it was sug- gested, the plan might prove a strong one. Alternatively 1t might be little more than repetition of a resolution approved by the leagues annual assembly in October. This resolution recommended that league members give China as much indi- vidual aid as possible.
 May Send Munitions
 Delegates seemed inclined, if the United States showed active inter est, to seek a means by which-out-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
DOHERTY IS FOR
 GOOD DEFENSES

Maiden, Mass, Jan. 29-(UP)- While approving President Roose- velt's proposal to spend $500, 0,000, 900 for national defense, National Com mander Daniel J. Doherty of the American Legion believes America also is menaced from within.
 "Because of the existing unem- ployment, the opportunity for com- munists to exert their influence is greater than ever before, and the American Legion with 670,000 com rades is at its greatest strength in its history to safeguard against this danger from within" he said at a reception rendered him last night by Maiden post, which started the boom that ended in his election to the national office.
 A round of entertainment con- fronted Doherty today. He was ten dered 8 city breakfast by Mayor Maurice J. Tobin and state lunch cen by Govenor Hurley. Tonight he will be dined by the state legion department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
BY c. L. SULZBERGER United Press Staff Correspondent

NOAASS0 ASoo oS@AA SVAASSPVAANSASI
 Miami, Florida, January 29. - (UP) = James F. Dewey, Labor De- partment conciliator, planned to confer with President William Green of the American Federation of Labor today in another attempt to find satisfactory basis for peace in the labor movement.
 Dewey was skeptical of the possi- bility of success. But he conferred at length by telephone with John L.. Lewis, Committee for Industrial Or ganization chairman, who is in Washington, before talking with Green.
 Great pressure for an armistice in labor's war has been placed on not only the leaders of the rival labor organizations but the federal gov- ernment. The desire for truce among the 7,3Oo,000 members of the A. F. of L. and c. I. O. has been augmented by t..e demands of busi- nessmen and industrial groups for a reconciliation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
SHAW ESCAPES

London, Jan. 29-CUP) George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, told the London News Chronicle to- day that he would have led a life of crime if he did not have fingers that left prints.
 Shaw denied reports cir culating for years that his fingers were wit h Ou t whOrls and were so smooth that no print could be made of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
TELEPHONE co. REPORT

Boston, Jan. 29-(UP)-The New England Telephone and Telegraph company today reported net income of $12,748,759 above fixed charges for 1887 compared with $13,942,26 for 1886.
 A balance of $7,838,7 ,73S was avail able for dividends of $5.88 a share on common stock compared with $6.66 a share in 1886.
 Telephones in service December 3l totaled 1,214,397, an increase of 41,757 over 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

Smith. Any petition asking for the establishment of the station would be filed with MT. Smith.
 East Much Neglected
 At the present time the East End is one of the most sorely neglected districts as regards postal facilities. Not single drug store sub-station is to be found beyond 563 East Main street. Several other sections, in cluding lower Washington Hill and Hopeville also are without Sub-sta- tions, a check-up reveals.
 Agitation started by East End residents for the organization of a Sub-station, would be backed by the fact that there are 17,000 persons residing East of Hamilton Park.
 If station similar to that in Wa tegville were established, it would include the services of two carriers, two clerks, and several auxiliaries. Mail for the Waterville district is dispatched direct and is not delayed
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Late Neus Bulletins
CONSOLATA DIES

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 29 -UP)-Funeral services will be held Monday for Mother M. Consolata, St. Joseph's college registrar, who died late yesterday of a heart attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
WILL RAISE PRICE

Haverhill, Mass, Jan. 29-(UP9- The 117-year-old Haverhill Evening Gazette announced today it will in- crease its price Monday from two to three cents copy. The weekly home delivery price will be 18 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
Leading Citizens OF This Section DemandingAchon
Station Would Be Similar to One Now in Service at Waterville- Eastern Section Is Badly in Need
 of Such an Improvement

Establishment of official postoffice substaon in the eastern section of the city, similar to that which exists in Waterville viewed possibility today Badly
 needed and much desired the station said to be the goal of number of leading citizens of the section who are con sderng the circulation of petition to that effect The actual request for the substaon would have to be regis
 tered by the district congressman in this instance Joseph
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he Weather

Cloudy, Warm Tonight,
 Light Snow Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
|C|TY PURCHASES
 TEN NEW FORDS
Controllers Office Names Winner of Contract for
 Police Cars

The office of Controller Sherwood L. Rowland has authorized the pur- chase of 10 new Ford cars, for the use of the police department, from Mattatuck Motors, Inc, of 428 West Main street.
 Charles c. Foster, purchasing agent, said that the decision to award the contract to Mattatuck Motors was made after bids had been received from several local automobile dealers. The present Ford cars used by the police motor patrol will be traded in.
 The new police cars will be coach models, whereas in the past coupe models have been purchased. The larger cars will enable motor patrol men to carry additional equipment.
 Exact terms of the contract are not yet available, MT. Foster said.
 The transaction was arranged through MT. Foster, on behalf of the city, and William J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., on behalf of Mattatuck Motors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

The proposed amendment differs in some respects from one intro duced by Alderman Reiner several months ago and which was defeated
 Alderman Reiner proposes that no tavern, restaurant or package store shall be located within 200 feet of any church, school, hospital, charitable institution or library. In addition he proposes that no such establishment shall be located with in 1000 feet of any other such es- tablishment.
 His amendment would not be re- troactive, and would allow present liquor permittees to remain in bus mess. However, any liquor establish ment out of business for 50 days or more would then have to qualify under the amendment.
 Alderman Riner's previous pro- posal, which provided a 1,500-foot margin between liquor establish ments, was voted down by the al dermen after a public hearing.
 The new proposed amendment will probably be referred to com mittee for study. Another public hearing will probably be called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

to this city, where her husband was employed in the Waterbury Clock Go. MT. Dow was later presi- dent of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and of the board of aldermen.
 During the World War she was active while the influenza epidemic ragged in Waterbury. and headed several emergency committees. She was named member of the board of health in 1921, being one of the first women ill the state to hold a board membership.
 Active Leader
 Mrs. Dow was tine first president of the Womens Republican club and held several offices in the League of Women Voters. For a time she was vice. chairman of the Republi- can town committee.
 Surviving are a cousin, Mrs. Mabel Oakes, of Hamden and two nephews William Dow of New Haven and Arthur Dow of Woodbridge.
 Funeral services will be. held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns church, will of1iciate. Bur ial will be in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
M'CIVNEY CIRCLE
 PLANS REHEARSAL
Squires Drill Tonight for MiddletOWn PerfOrm=
 anCe Tomorrow

Final rehearsal of the Michael McGivney circle, 124, Columbian SquireS, minstrel troupe in prepara- tion for it's appearance in Middle town tomorrow night, will be held at the Columbus club this evening at o'clock.
 Director Pat Wallace has request ed that all members of the troupe be present promptly as plans must be made for transportation tonight as well as solo and chorus work re- hearsed. A later meeting in which the director must participate will necessarily curtail the Squire's ses- sion.
 An anniversary edition of the Mc- Givney Messenger, official organ of the local Squires, was issued and distributed at last Friday nights meeting of the circle. It was dedi- cated to James F. Arnold, late mo- tory of the circle, whose death oc- cured on June 4. He was the orig inator of the paper and conducted it for two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Paul Spodnick. Rev. John Connors, chaplain of St. Mary's hospital was seated in the sanctuary. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Fathers Connors and Spodnick. The pallbearers, all employees of St. Mary's hospital, were: John Church, John Connors, Albert Brade, James Kenny, Martin Holleran and Patrick Shea.
 The funeral of John B. Perigard was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Belleville Funeral Home, 63 East Clay St., to St. Anna church where solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. E. A. Lamontagne assisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev. Bertrand Parent. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Lamontagne. A musical program was rendered by Miss Marie Morrot, organist with Marcel Doucette, solo, ist, rendering Pie Jesu" at the of- fertory and Schubert's Farewell after mass. At the recessional Adolph Tourangeau rendered "Till We Meet In Heaven"
 A delegation from St. Ann's Ath- letic Association included: Edward Rousseau, Maurice Riberdy, Paul Fournier, and Robert St. Jean and representative of ths Mems Com mittee of St. Ann's church were: Raymond Paquin, Wilfred Lecourse and Joseph Caouette.
 The pallbearers were: Peter Nal lard, George LePlant, Arthur Nor mandin, Peter Lemiere, Alfred Charest and Arthur Loiselle. The funeral of Nicola Calabrese will be held from the LaPorta fu- neral home, 67 Holmes avenue, tomorrow morning at 8:45 o'clock to the church of St. John of the Cross, Middlebury, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Waterbury.
 The funeral of Bruce A. Mo- Mullen, infant son of MT. and Mrs. Edward McMullen, of 679 Woodtic road, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Alison J. Smith, pastor of the Grace Meth odist Episcopal church officiated. Burial was in old Pine Grove ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for William Eldridge Beecher, 84, city assessor and former works board member, were held at 130 o'clock this after noon at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of James Pietraroia, whose body was found yesterday in Lakewood, will take place tomor- row morning at 8:15 o'clock from his residence, 1863 North Main street, to St. Lacyts church, w'lere a mass of requiem will be celebrat- ed at 9 o'clock. Burial will be In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
FUNERALS

Funeral services were held Satur- day morning for Mrs. Fred Feest at St. Thomas church with Rev. John Culliton officiating. The funeral was held from the Mulville funeral home. Rev. John Kennedy was in charge of committal services at the family plot in new St. Joseph's cem- etery. A requiem mass for Mrs. Feest will be celebrated tomorrow morning at in St. Thomas church. The bearers were George Burke, Michael Daley, Herman LePage, John Cos griff, Oscar Bastine and John Han non.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Big ham was held Saturday morning from the Mulville funeral home, with a high mass at St. Margaret's church. Rev. John Conlon, pastor, was celebrant with Rev. Peter Daly, deacon, and Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, sub-deacon. John L. Bonn, church organiSt, was in charge of the muSi- cal program and Miss Winifred De- laney was soloist. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery, with Father Daily in charge of the com- initial services. Bearers were Vim cent Scully, Joseph Scully, James Dunn, Joseph Root, Francis Harri- gan and Charles Hauser.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Foley was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 3 Willow Court to St. Margaret's Church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by Rev. Peter Daly assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan and Rev. John Conlan. An honorary delegation from the Rosary Confraternity society in- cluded: Mrs. Phillip Kropp, Mrs. William Meehan, Mrs. George De- connick, Mrs. Joseph Conlon, Mrs. James Coyle, Mrs. Edward Hyland, Mrs. Michael McVerry, Mrs. Robert Berg, Mrs. Edmund Cass, Mrs. James Quinn, Mrs. Della Millerick, Mrs. D. Byron, Mrs. B. Buckley and Mrs. Margaret Greaney.
 Burial was in new St. Joseph'S cemetery with committal services by Father Cronan. The pallbearers were: James, William and Joseph Morton, John Foley, John Telford, and James Keanelly.
 The funeral of James Courtney was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
OBITUARY

HARRISON-Mrs. Elizabeth Ber- gin Harrison, widow of Edward M. Harrison, died this morning at her home 188 South Elm street after a brief illness. She Was the daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Phelan Bergin, pioneer residents of the Platts Mills section of the city where Mrs. Harrison was born. She had always made her home in the South end district and was held in high esteem by neighbors and resi- dents of that community. Mrs. Har- rison possessed a sterling character and was devoted to her family. She was communicant of the Immacu- late Conception church and was a member of the Rosary confraternity of the parish. Her husband died November ', 1922.
 Mrs. Harrison is survived by one sce1, James F. Harrison; three sis ters, Mrs. Mary DWyer, Mrs. Mar garet Kelly and Miss Annie Bergin all of Middlebury and two grand children, James E. Harrison, who recently graduated from St. Thomas Seminary in Hartford, and Margaret E. Harrison, registered nurse in this
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Concep- ton church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening.
 GUARINI-Mrs. Carolina Guarini 8E, widow of Matted Guarini died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. She was 8 native of Italy and had been in this country for about 40 years. Mrs. Guarini made her home with her nephew, Michael Giordano of 31 Summer street.
 She is survived by one brother, Alfred Faccini of Jamaica, L. I. and
 the following nieces and nephews: Michael Guarini, Mrs. Rosina San- topietro, Mrs. D. Rizzolo, Mrs. J. Ricciardi, Vincenzo Guarini, Flelx Giordano, Michael Giordano, Luigi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
Mrs. Alice Dow Dies
 Of Extensive Burns
Prominent G. O. P. Worker, Served City During World War Period; Funeral Services Tomorrow Afternoon

Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon for Mrs. Alice Chatfield Dow, of Al Prospect street, who was fatally burned Saturday night when her night clothing and bedding caugt fire as she was smoking in bed in her apartment She died at Waterbury Hospital early yesterday morning, six hours after she had been burned.
 Mrs. Dow, widow of Harry B. Dow, was a prominent local club woman She was active in local Republican politics and in the League of Wo- men Voters.
 Neighbors Respond
 Screams from Mrs. Dow brought David Green, the building superin- tendent and neighbors to her sec- ond floor apartment. The bed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
LOCAL CIO UNIT
 ELECTS FELTMAN
Formal Installation of Brass Workers Staff,
 July l2

William c. Feltman has been elected president of the Waterbury Brass Workers union, CIO, for the 1938-39 term, it was announced of- ficially today.
 The election ended Saturday. after balloting had been underway all last week. Nominations for off, flee had been open for the previou3 three months.
 Other officers named were: Clayre Atwood Driscoll, vice-pres- ident; John J. Driscoll, financial secretary; Philip c. Barinard, rec ording secretary; Matthew Bow man, conductor; William Stanton, warden; and Charles Dwy and John Mirfield, trustes.
 Officers will be installed at gen. eral union meeting July l2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
FIRST COMMUNION
 CLASS TOTALS l6

A class of sixteen children of the Blessed Sacrament parish received their first Holy Communion yester- day morning at the g o'clock mass. Rev. Edward Morrison, pastor gave brief address at the close of mass pointing out to the childern the importance of this event in their lives. A junior choir sang appro- priate hymns during the mass.
 Those receiving Holy Communion were as follows: Francis Eydent, Michael Mariana, Judson Rigney, Cornelius F. Maloney, Jr., James Conway, Raymond Well, Eloise O'Brien, Eillen Duphiney, Barbara Skipp, Grace Eydent, Mary Ann zarello, Justine Maloney, Shirley Ann Young, Ada Ciarlelli. Mary Jane Panalitis and Ellen McNaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
RAINBOW ASSEMBLY
 INITIATES GROUP

At it's last meeting until Septem- Der, the Waterbury assembly of the Order of Rainbow initiated four new candidates in the Masonic temple Saturday night.
 There will be an outing at Mount Tom, Bantam, on July 16. Miss Mabel Bristol, worthy advisory, and Miss Lorraine Painter will be in charge of the arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
.L0URDES LEAGUE
 HOLDS BREAKFAST

The Sacred Heart league of the Church of Our Lady or Lourdes gave a Communion breakfast in the parish hall Sunday morning, attend ed by one hundred women. The breakfast was a feature of the leagues iridium in honor of the Sacred Heart, concluded Sunday night The principal speaker was Rev. P. Bonomo, Redemptorist, who conducted services. The president of the league, Mrs. Anna MaStroianni, was toaStmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors and especially F. Christy Erk, The Park Department, Depts. A and 45 of Waterbury Brass Goods Co.,. Girls of the Assembly Dept, Shoe Hdwe. Co.,, Girls of 1st and 2nd floors of Musler- ebeskind. Children of Wat erville and The Colonials Orchestra South End Boys and Laurel Camp, No. 4173, R. N. of A., for their kind ness and sympathy during our recent bereavement, the death of our be- loved, mother. Mrs. Johanna Grove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

department staff in conducting To- cal playgrounds during the sum- mer.
 Preparations are being made for the opening of the children's mu- scum in the fall The art center is being conducted at Buckingham hall and the marionette center is still open at Bronson library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, es- pecially the Rolling Room and oil House of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, for the beautiful floral tributes and the sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved father and husband, Charles c. Conner.
 (Signed)
 MRS. MARY CONNER and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

One of the city's recent winners of the Celtic Cross in the essay contest conducted by the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H., and recipient of honorable mention in state competition, Miss Margaret Mary O'Connor plans to enter the Wa terbury Catholic High in Sep tember. Miss O'Connor, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas J. O'COn- nor of 42 Coe street, was valedic- torian of her class at St. Mary's parochial school, establishing a most excellent scholastic record. Mir. O'Ccnnor, her father, is a member of the Waterbury Fire Department, Engine Co. No. :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

coverings were a mass of flames as was Mrs. Dow's nightgoWn.
 She was given emergency treat ment by Dr. Albert Hermann and taken to the Waterbury Hospital. The burns were so extensive and severe that efforts to save her life were in vain.
 Born in New Haven, Mrs. Dow was the daughter of Edward A. and Alice Thomas Chatfeld. She mar ried MT. Dow in 1899 and moved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

Sixteen cases were continued for disposition at later date.
 Six drivers paid total of $40 for nolles of the charges against them. Three others received nolles without payment.
 Thomas Byrnes, g, of 9 Niagara street, charged with failure to sig nal, was given a discharge in the only trial held during the session. Judge Mascolo ruled that evidence against Byrnes was not sufficient.
 Sabato Colangelo, 51, of Nichols street. charged with violating the rules of the road, received a nolle without payment.
 Harold F. Brown, 37, of 166 Aca- demy avenue, charged with violat- ing the rules of the road, paid $5 for a nolle.
 Pasquale Tarullo, of GA Dikeman street, charged with failure to grant the right of way, received a nolle without payment
 Joseph P. Coughlin, 39, of 99 Easton avenue, charged with fail ure to grant the right of way, re- ceived nolle on payment of $5.
 Franklin R. Anderson, 28, of 226 Hauser street, paid $10 for a nolle of charge of violating the rules of the road.
 Harold Trestrail, 30, of 60 Cherry street, Naugatuck, paid $10 for a nolle on charge of violating the rules of the road.
 Joseph Gugliotti, 24, of A Ruel street, charged with violating the rules of the road, received a nolle without payment.
 James Merenda, 27, of 331 North Main street, charged with driving without a license, received a nolle without naunaent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
WPA EDUCATION
 CLASSES CLOSED

Glasses in swimming, literacy and sewing, which have been a portion of the WPA education program, teaching staff will assist the park
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
Tavern Limitation
 Favored By Reiner
Alderman to Introduce Motion TOnght-AlsO FavOrs
 Restriction on Location of New Places

An amendment to the building ordinances which would limit the number of taverns restaurants and package stores the city will be proposed to the Board of Aldermen to- night by Alderman Joseph Reiiler