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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

The funeral of Mrs. Matthew Verbickas was held from the home, 145 Congress avenue, this morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. JoSephs church at g o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

The funeral of William Dauphi- nais was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 234 East Main street, to St. Anne's church at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

Police Superintendent William
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

meeting, made up of representatives of those businesses which are di- rectly affected by the Federal Hous- ing program, has completed details for the meeting. John F. Gaffey, state director of the Federal Hous- ing Administration of Conencticut, will address the meeting and he will be assisted by John F. Pickett, chief underwater, and T. J. Mur- phy, state manager of Financial Re- lations. MT. Pickett will outline the standards of the F. H. A. which ap- ply to all houses upon which h. Slred Mortgage Loans are request ec. MT. Murphy will answer any questions which may arise on the Moderinization Plan. John E. Bull ger, will preside. George Milton AL lerton is chairman of the local com- lEittee.
 Business Stimulated
 Throughout the state much build ing is taking place and most of this has been stimulated by the activi- ties of the Federal Housing Admin istration. Whereas a few years ago, it was nearly impossible to obtain mortgage money, today there is plenty of it available. The turn in this situation took place with the passage of the National Hous- ing Act and although many fi- nancial institutions are not cooper ating with the Federal Housing Ad- rinistration in lending mortgage money, competition by those insti- tutions which are cooperating with the F. H. A. has forced other mort gage lending institutions to grant mortgage loans in their regular way at much more favorable terms than at any time in the past.
 Maximum Rate
 Under the Federal Housing Plan, the maximum rate which lending institution may charge is per cent on the outstanding balance of the loan. The only other carrying charge required is the Federal Housing Insurance premium which is figured at IA per cent or 1-2 per cent, depending upon the terms of the mortgage. Under the amend ed plan, where new single family house is built for owner occupancy and the amount of the mortgage loan is $5400 or less and the Federal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
Most Popular Baby Contest Vote Opens
Entries Closing Today as Babies Seek Ballots to Win Some of $2OO Cash, Other Awards-The Demo-
 crat Prints Pictures of Four Youngsters

them making a fuss when the "big black box" was pushed into position for the shots"
 Pictures of Four
 Today THE DEMOCRAT is print ing pictures of four of the entries two girls and two boys. They live in various sections of Waterbury and the outskirts and each one will re- ceive the lovely gift which goes to every baby entered in THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST.
 ONE OF THEM MAY WIN THE $100 GRAND PRIZE and the loving cup, the title, MOST POPULAR BABY"
 First we have Edward Chmielnicki Is months old son of MT. and Mrs Joseph Chimilnicki of 13 Pember- son street. Edward is serious-ap- bearing young man but we learn that this is not always the case that the appearance is deceptive be- cause Edward is one for a jest ano often fools his family with pranks even at this early age.
 Joan Ann GugliemeIo
 Next, a little girl, Joan Ann Gug- liemelo of 51 St. Margaret's avenue Joan Ann didn't quite know how tc regard Signor Leonadri when he took the picture. But she's up-and- coming, all right, and we guess that she's one of the most popular girls in her neighborhood, too.
 James Harold Egan
 Third picture today is of James Harold Egan, 3 years old son of Mrs. Fanny L. Lee, of 32 Canal street. who has one of those "Egan smiles, famous from here to Coun- ty Kerry and back again. For it was County Kerry where the Egans first started making plans for a trip to America? Jimmy" is Wide-eyed young man and we predict that he'll go far in the CONTEST, and later
 Yvette Bernatshez
 Fourth picture is of another tiny miss, Yvette Bernatchez T 1-2 months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Leo Bernatchez of "A Wyman street. Yvette told us that she was hopeful of holding high place in THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST and that she was looking forward to the fun of being in a large group of contestants. We be- lieve that Yvette has a good chance, if those supporting her candidacy get together and work.
 MORE PICTURES TOMORROW!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

Last day for entries to THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST! folks, and today's the day to get Junior or Sally Ann to The THOMAS STU DIO for the pictures to be taken FREE! If it is just impossible for you to get there today, however, tel ephone 3-1062-and see if you can make an appointment for the first thing tomorrow morning.
 While the entries officially close tonight, if The THOMAS STUDIO wants to make appointments for special sittings for the pictures to- morrow they will get under the wire" in the CONTEST, in a man. ner of speaking.
 Phillip An Artist
 Phillip Leonardo, the camerman artist at The THOMAS STUDIO, has been having lots of fun with the entries to THE MOST POPU- LAR BABY CONTEST. More than 100 babies have been snapped" for the CONTEST and Signor Phillip, birthplace Rome, Italy, is very fond of children, particularly the cute youngsters who are under years of age, those Eligible for THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST OF THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT for the $200 CASH and other valu- able awards.
 Signor Leonardo thinks that the babies entered in the CONTEST all are popular babies and the best looking group of youngsters in the city and suburbs. They have been good camera subjects, too, few of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
ITALIAN SOCIETY
 SECURES CAFFNEY
Attorney to Speak at St, Lucy's Communion
 Breakfast May 8

Completion of plans for the Moth CTS Day Communion Breakfast sponsored by the Holy Name society of St. Lucy's church were completed last night, with indications pointing to attendance in body of more than 50 members of the society at the 8 o'clock mass Sunday, May 8, the breakfast speaking program to take place at Bosco's Flower Grill on East Farm street, directly af- ter mass.
 The breakfast, fifth annual event of the society, which originated Mothers Day communion attend ance at church, will be in charge of a committee which includes: Will liam Tedor, chairman; William Gi- ordiano, Daniel Briotti, Michael Manfredi and Frank Mazzalupo, president of the Holy Name society. Attorney John L. Gaffney will be the principal speaker. His subject will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
SHOE HARDWARE TO HOLD PARTY
Plant Employees to Enjoy Annual Event at Y
 Friday Night

Employes of the Shoe Hardware company will enjoy their annual night at the central Y. M. c. A. Friday night, starting at 7:45. Irwin w. Davis, physical director at the Y. M. c. A., has arranged a program of aquatic and athletic events which will be followed by dancing.
 Starting at 7:45, George Gel gauda and his swimming club will put on an exhibition of different swimming strokes, fancy diving and live saving. Members taking part in the swimming program are: Dan Boardman, Eddie Valechko, George Turyle, Al Povilaitis, Anthony Jen- kins, John Barron, William Offsani and Fred Krochenko. Carl John son and William Frisbie will demon strate American Red Cross life saving.
 Following the exhibition in the pool, Al Schwenterley and his Wa tertown Civic Union gym team will put on an exhibition in the gym nasiulm consisting of: No. Wand drill, entire class; 2-side horse; 3-horizontal bar; 4-parallel bar; 5-pyramid building; 6-illuminat- ed club swinging.
 The personnel of the team work consist of Joseph Lucky, Joseph Marchetti, Ted Johnson, Gerald LeMay, John Lucky, Joseph Mur- phy, Joseph Grenier, Peter Cura, Peter Labeck, Thomas Ahearn, Larry Brooks, John Oliver, and Al Schwenterly, instructor.
 Steve O'Flaherty, Peter Kopp, Dan Boardman and Karl Johnson of the "" fencing team will put on a fencing exhibition using foils as weapons. Peter and Anthony Sloger and Bob Garrett, central "" hand balancing trio, will follow the fencers. The final event will be a heavyweight wrestling bout featur- ing Winifred Uittle Wolff Marucci and the Masked Marvel. From 10 until 12 dancing will be enjoyed. Music will be furnished by Carl Copeland and his Brigadiers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
State Director Caffey Principal Speaker At
 Tonight's Gathering
Several Prominent Officials to Be Present For Purpose
 of Explaining Details of Federal Aid, Answering r. All Questions of Contractors, Others

Housing Administration has passed upon the plans and specifications prior to construction, the mortgage insurance premium is but IA per cent. In other words, if the house meets these requirements, the max imum cost to the borrower is 5 IA per cent. Also, the IA per cent insurance premium which he pays to the Federal Housing Administra- tion gives the borrower a contingent interest in a Mutual Mortgage Fund which is being established and from which he will be entitled to 8 re- fund if the experience of the Fed eral Housing Administration with his and similar mortgages is favor able.
 Inspections
 One point of the Federal Housing plan which is often lost sight of is the inspections made by its archi- tects on every house for which plans are specifications have been received. At no additional cost to the borrower, F. H. A. architects make three examinations of piece of property during construction to ascertain that the structure is being erected soundly and that the speci- fications are being carried out. This is a protection for the ordinary lay man who knows nothing about the construction of a house and the usage of the Federal Housing plan assures him that his future home will be built exactly in accordance with the terms of the plans and specifications which he has accept ed.
 Modernizati0n Plan
 Under the amended Moderniza- = ton Plan, a person may now obtain a loan under title of the National Housing Act to build new structures such as garages, barns, farm and service buildings. The maximum amount which one may borrow for such purposes is $2500., and the loan must be repaid in a period of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

time acceptable to the lending in- stitution with a maximum of five years. This type of loan is not to be confused with insured mortgages, as under the Modernization Plan such types of structures as eligible which would not qualify for an in- sured mortgage loan. The differ ence between the two plans will be clearly pointed out at the meeting to be held on Thursday and ques- tion and answer period is being ar ranged, at which anyone may re- quest the representatives of the Hartford Office of the Federal Housing Administration to answer any question relative to their pro- gram. The questions are to be sub mitted in writing and they will be answered from the Chair.
 Members of the local committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
MERIDEN CONCERN,
 CITY ARE SUED

The L. Suzio Construction Com pany of Meriden and the City of Waterbury are named co-defend- ants in a $1O,Oo0 superior court ac- ton filed today by Katherine Mar rome of Congress avenue, this city. The suit is based on injuries sus- tained in fall on Congress avenue while that thoroughfare was under construction by the Suzio Company.
 It is claimed by the plaintiff that she tripped and fell over curbing mold in front of her home, October 22 1887, Severe injuries are alleged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
CIVIL ACTIONS
 SETTLED TODAY
G. Burton Spirit Drops Suit Against Michael HOff=
 man Fuel Company

Two civil actions were reported settled today in the court of common pleas. Both were withdrawn.
 Damages of $500 had been asked in the suit of G. Burton Spirit against Michael Hoffman Fuel Con- pany.
 Damages og $500 had been asked in a suit of Mabel Smith against Burr Smith and others. The latter was based on a claim that a judg- ment procured in the court had been unpaid. The judgment was for $41434 and costs of $5594.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

fashioned dancing will pre- dominate tonight at another in the series of Nabor Mites being spon- sored at the Washington Park Con- munity house by the Community club. It is possible that this will be the final Nabor Mite of the sea- son and a large crowd is expected to attend. Dancing will start at g o'clock.
 Arrangements have been made to have an experienced prompter at- tend, and direct the procedure of the dances. Music will be by the WPA orchestra, which appeared at previous such occasions. No re- treatments will be served tonight, and patrons are asked not to bring any edibles.
 Frank McGrath is chairman of the committee in charge of the dance, and after a meeting Tues day night, reported that all is in readiness.
 Flashes
 Harold Newell was elected presi- dent of the Flashes A. c. at a meet ing last night. Other officers named include: Vice-president, Jack Pilch: secretary, Bill Curley; treasurer, John McGough.
 First practice for the baseball team will be held Saturday morn ing at 9:30 a. m. T. Nackid is cap- tain of the team, and Joseph Ken drick is coach. Supervisor Bill Shea of the Community House is club advisor.
 Communion Breakfasts
 Tickets are still available for the first Communion breakfast of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
Nabor Mite Program
 To Be Held Tonight
Old=Fasfioned Dancing to Prevail at Community House-Flashes A. C. Nine Name Harold Newell
WASHINGTON HILL

Sodality of the Children of Mary of St. Francis Xavier's church, which will be held Sunday at the Copper Kettle. Rev. Joseph Kirk bride of the Seminary at Ferndale, will be the speaker. The sodality will receive communion at the 7:30 o'clock mass.
 Reports of progress are being made by the committee arranging the fourth annual Mothers Day Communion breakfast of the Holy Name society of St. Francis Xavier's church. The breakfast will be held in the parish hall, May 8.
 New York Trip
 Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the Raymond Hillies, winners of the Washington Park basketball league will leave for a weekend in New York, which is their prize for victory. The team and those who will accompany, will leave from the Community House by automobile. William Gaughan and Michael Ciri- clio will be driving the two cars en- gagged to date. Supt, of Parks James J. Curtin will addess the boys before they leave.
 The first evening in New York the group will attend radio broad cast. Saturday evening they will attend the Paradise restaurant per- formances. Several other novelties and features have been arranged to make their trip enjoyable. On Sum- day the Welles who were runners up, will join the Hillies, and at tend baseball game.
 Uniforms Distributed
 Uniforms for new members of the Washington Park fife and drum corps were distributed last night. The corps is planning to attend and take part in a contest at Meri- den Saturday evening. The trip to Meriden will be made by bus from the Community house.
 Hills Seek Game
 The Washington Hills are seeking an exhibition game for tomorrow night at the Washington park dia- mond. They would like to meet either St. Ann's or the Mason Sup ply, or, in fact, any team. Manager George Mulligan may be contacted at 3-9450.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
MANY COUPLES
 HURRY TO WED

Providence, R. l., April 28-(UP)-
 Seeking to beat the compulsory
 blood test law that became effective today, 325 Rhode Island couples
 filed marriage intentions yesterday. Providence reported 122 couples. the largest number of applicants
 and many cities and towns reported an unprecedented rush for licenses Hereafter. applicants will have to submit to blood tests and physical examinations and purchase special health certificates as a means Of preventing the spread of tuberculo-
 sis and veneral diseases. Examin-
 ation charges will increase by s to
 $5 the $2 license fee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
POLICE GIANT LIKES TROUBLE

Pontiac, Mich. (UP)-Rookie- policeman John Scott of the Pon- tiac police department, who can smash doors with his fists, lift 230 pounds of bar bells over his head, and who refuses to wear an over coat in coldest weather, complains that it gets pretty dull when you pick up a man and he comes along with no fight or nothing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

A representative gathering of Waterbury citizens, mostly business men, will be in evidence tonight
 when Federal Housing Conference takes place at 8 o'clock in the audi torium of the Connecticut Light & Power company. Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Com merce, announced today that un- usual interest has been aroused in the session and in its possibilities toward bettering conditions locally.
 A steering committee for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
Business Men to Attend Federal Housing Conference
WatertolUn Man
 Marries Writer

New York, April 28-UP)- Mrs. Marjorie Howard Mears, 8 member of the staff of the New York Sun, and Francis Still man Hyde of WatertOwn, Conn.,, copper executive, were married today in the Municipal chapel. Mrs. Mearc a former president of the New York Women's Newspaper club, also is widely known as magazine writer. The couple will live in Watertown after a Bermuda honeymoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
STRICTER PENALTIES

Ottawa, Ont, April 28-CUP)- Government legal experts are draft | ing a bill amending the criminal code to provide stricter penalties for drunken and hit-and-run automo- bile drivers. The measure will be put before the house of commons by Minister of Justice Ernest La Pointe within the next two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

in addition to MT. Allerton are :: Louis A. Walsh; T. F. Moran, Jr.: R. Cappelletti; Andrew Gilmour; P. J. O'Brien; Arthur Carey; Ralph Vaughn; Harold w. Smith; Ralph Tremaglio; E. J. Daly, Jr.; and Rob- ert L. Lagerquist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

Postmaster Charles A. Babin will attend the meeting of the Postmasters Association of Con- necticut at the Wilcox Pier Res taurant in West Haven, Saturday, May IA, at which Postmaster General James A. Farley and First Assistant Postmaster General Will liam w. Howes will speak.
 More than 1000 persons are ex- pected to attend this gathering. Other guests will include:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
To Ireland

To Ireland Miss Mary Riley of Luke street left yesterday for her annual visit to Ireland,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-06-09
BARN AT MORTON
DAMAGED BY FIRE
SEVERAL FROM AWAY
ATTEND GRADUATION;
OTHER NEWS ITEMS
By Mary Ann Brown


Morton-The Morton fire de-
partment was called out Thurs
day morning at 11:30 when a
large barn in the rear of the
Theodore Scott home caught fire.
It started in the inside, probably
from old rags and paper. 1t was
put out without much trouble.
Glenn Berg and Ray Christian
son of New Ulm visited Morton
friends Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Simon en-
tertained Sunday evening at a
dinner party. Guests were Mr.
and Mrs. N. M. Nahum, Mrs
John Cheney, DR.. and Mrs. Joe
LEM and Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Jaehning and Judge and Mrs
Robert Henton of Olivia.
Mrs. Joseph Cronin of Revillo
S. D. and Lorraine Grimes OF
Minneapolis spent Saturday af-
ternoon visiting relatives in Nor
ton.
The William Divinsky family
moved their household goods to
Waite Park Saturday where they
will make their home. Mr.. Divin-
sky is employed there.
Peggy Brown went to Renville
Monday morning to visit with her
aunt, Mrs. James Dvorak.
The Junior Foresters of St
Johns parish under the direction
of Lorraine Ederer, enjoyed a
picnic at Birch Coulee park Sat-
urday.
Summer school will start next
Monday at st. Johns parish. Two
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-06-09

Falls and Agnes Machaledt drove
to Minneapolis Sunday to spend
the day.
Mrs. A. B. Clay and daughter
Imogene of Willmar spent from
Wednesday to Monday at the
William Bidinger home.
Bernard Bidinger drove to Min
neapolis Saturday and returned
Sunday evening.
LaMoine Bucholz, who is en-
ployed at Marshall, spent Sunday
and Monday visiting friends at
Morton.
Clifford Daily who has been
employed at GAINESVILLE returned
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Brur ess at whose home he
has been staying. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruness drove on to Lakefield
where they will visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fesenmaier,
Mrs. Joseph Fesenmaier and Mrs.
Barbara Fesenmaier all of New
Ulm, attended the graduation ex-
ercises in Morton Thursday eve
ming.
Mrs. Julia Kartak returned
Sunday from the Peter Leary
home, where she has been en-
ployed for four weeks.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-06-09

sisters from Morris Will instruct
the children.
Mrs. Joe Miller and daughter of
Evan visited Tuesday ard We'd
nesday at the Edgar Adams home.
The Ralph Simon family left
Sunday to spend week at their
cottage on Norway lake.
Guests at the Les Frisby home
Sunday were the Wesley Knutson
family of st. Cloud. Mrs. Knutson
is spending this week with the
Frisbys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erve Revier of
Olivia visited Sunday at the
Frank Revier home.
Mrs. G.. Hustad and daughter
Evelyn went to Minneapolis Tues
day. Evelyn is at University hos
pital receiving treatment for her
eyes.
Louis Springy of Taunton,
MINI. who took part in the Lee
gion celebration at Fairfax, was a
Sunday caller at the j. T. Good
erum home
Mrs. P. J. Murphy and daugh-
ter Harriet Ann and Clarence
Foley attended the wedding of
Irene Keefe at Redwood Falls
Monday morning.
The Edward Fell family drove
to Green Valley Sunday where
they ate dinner at Rev. Vincent
Dudley's parish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Chroup and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Fesenmaier
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mehl at
tended the play at Green Valley
Sunday evening presented there
by the Morton Dramatic club
Mrs. Joe LEM entertained at a
bridge party Tuesday evening.
James Clancy Jr., who is at
tending an aviators' school in
Nebraska, came home Wednesday
for graduation exercises. He re-
turned to school Wednesday.
Mrs. Amelia Dallenbach and
sons Walter, John and David
drove to New Ulm Monday where
David had his tonsils removed.
Visiting at the Albert Machal-
edit home Sunday were Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Wilcox of Redwood
Falls. s.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Murphy and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Sester of Echo
spent the weekend at Big Stone
lake and Ortonville.
0. D. Simon, who has been at
the University hospital for two
weeks, returned home Thursday.
Mrs. H. E. Parkins of Mime
apolis is spending from Sunday
until Wednesday at the Dave
Brown home. Mrs. Parkins is a
sister of Mrs. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Keefe, Mr..
and Mrs. Dick Quehl, Mr.. and
Mrs. Erve Greenslit, Mr.. and Mrs.
David McCorquodale and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. H. Daun enjoyed a picnic
dinner at Fort Ridgely Sunday.
Mrs. Marga,.at Murphy and
Margaret CALVIN of st. Paul came,
Wednesday to visit at the Fred
Ewert home. They returned TO st.
Paul Wednesday. II -
Alma Joyce Hassinger spent
, the weekend with Dolores Steen
at Franklin.
Elmer Anderson ard Helen
Meyer of Fairfax drove to Min
neapolis Saturday night to get
Mrs. Anderson who. has been a.
patient at the University hospital.
The Frank Edwards family enA
joyed' an outing at Lake Florida
Sunday.
The Lutheran church held its
annual Mission festival in the
Community hall Sunday. A din
ner was served and many visiting
ministers were present.
Harold Graves, who is teaching
chemical engineering at Starks-
vile, Miss, and Mrs. Graves, are
spending few days at the L. S.
Graves home.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Quentin IF
Candy of Rosella Lawler 81 Min
neapolis were Sunday visitors at
the Dave Brown home.
Matthew Machaledt of Marshall,
Mrs. Catherine Joern of Redwood