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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
WILL RESIST ANY
 SLASH IN WAGES

Boston, May 26-(UP)-The Unit ed Mine Workers of America will resist any attempts at wage cuts in the gas and by-products industry in New England, regional Director Mi chael F. Widman Jr, of CIO said today.
 At the same time he announced conference of delegates from dis trict 50 locals of the mine workers to be held at Hotel Manager here June 19 at p. m. (EDTO to plan campaign against wage reductions.
 Delegates have been invited from Brockton, Springfield, Lawrence, New Bedford, Fall River, Worcester, Providence, R. l., Manchester, N. H., Portland, Me, Hartford and Bridgeport. Conn, and other New England cities.
 Let me warn the utilities mag nates," Widman stated, "that they and they alone must bear the full responsibility for whatever serious consequences follow their attempts to cut wages. The workers will not face this crisis in their industry without resistance"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
125 Will Make Trip
 To New York Shrine
Nick Contendi Chairman of Committee Arranging Pil=
 grimage to Graymoor Sunday, June

One hundred and twenty five Wa terburians will make pilgrimage to St. Anthony's shrine at Gray moor, garrison, New York, Sunday, June 5, leaving in three chartered buses and many private automo- piles from Duggan school at ' a. m.
 Nick Contendi of Congress avenue is chairman of the committee az ranging the trip. The day will be spent at the famous Catholic ins- titution and the local guests may take in the coast-to-coast broadcast of the Ave Maria Hour at 6:30 o'clock.
 Legionnaires
 Members of Stokes Post and Auxiliary of the Lithuanian Legion will assemble in old St. Joseph's hall next Monday morning at 7:30 o. clock and will march in body to St. Joseph's church, where me- morial mass will be celebrated in honor of deceased veterans. Delega- tions are expected from the various veterans groups of the city. Later in the morning representation of the post and the auxiliary will take part in the big Memorial day parade.
 Town Plot A. A.
 The Town Plot Aathletic club will meet tonight to discuss arrange ments for its annua louting to be held June 18th in the Highland ave- nue grove. Reports on various ath- letic activities will be made at the meeting. All members are requested to attend tonight's meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Defendant Wins

Issues for the defendant were supported by Judge Ernest A. Inglis yesterday, in filing a favor able decision for him in the 5000 superior court action of Mary Raimo against William Pinavich. The woman sued to recover for injuries said to have been caused February 15, 1887, when she was allegedly struck by Pinavich's car.
 Judge Inglis finds that there was no evidence to support the Woman's claim that she was hit by car owned or operated by PinaVich. He also says that the plaintiff was not exercising due care in crossing the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
BRIDGEPORT MAN.
 HELD IN HARTFORD

Hartford, May 26-(UP)-George Cotone, g, who said he lived in Bridgeport, was held in $14,OOO bail today on federal charge of con- spiracy to violate the counterfeit laws and local charge of conspi- racy to rob with violence. Cotone was arrested yesterday at New York city by metropolitan, federal and local police. He was returned here after waiving extradition. He was indicted secretly by a federal grand jury May 10 on the counter feiting charge. In addition, local authorities wanted him in connec- ton with raid on a dice game at East Hartford several months ago. Six other men were held in connection with the robbery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

in the lobbying charges of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, left the meeting.
 MT. Upson pointed out that those accused of various matters in the grand jury actions both at Water bury and at Bridgeport have been allowed no defense as yet.
 Not Present
 Charles E. Williamson, Darien Re- publican leader, was not at the meeting but both Willard and Buckley attended, the latter leaving when the grand jury question was preached. MT. Willard was censured by the Merritt Parkway land deals grand jury and was asked to resign two state publicity jobs by Governor Cross Attorney Williamson was ar rested on the grand jury at Water bury's recommendation. M a or Buckley is named in the latter re- port and Prosecutor Alcorn is ex- pected to take action at Hartford June 2 on the reports implication of the Republican leader in lobbying on the small loans bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
REED ROBINSON TO SPEAK HERE
Mine and Shelter WOrk= CTS to Hear International
 President Saturday

Reed Robinson, international pres ident of the Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers Union, will be the princi- pal speaker at the victory rally Sat- urday night at Duggan Square in Brooklyn by the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, a CIO affiliate. MT. Robinson today wired his accept ance of an invitation to address the meeting.
 The rally is being held to cele- brate the recent CIO victory in the employees election at the American Brass Go. In the balloting, directed by the National Labor Relations Board, a large ajority of workers voted to have the Brass Workers union represent them in collective bargaining with the management.
 Preliminary steps toward nego- tiation with the company will be discussed at Saturdays rally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
FrQternaL NelUs
WinOna Rebekah

Mrs. Grace Richard, district deputy, of this city, opened the dis trict Rebekah session which followed the meeting of Winona Rebekah Lodge last night at Foresters' hall and Mrs. Mary Fowler, of Groton, new Rebekah assembly president. presided at the district session. The assembly president, Mrs. Flor ence Farmer, of Stamford, and other district officers attended.
 Mrs. Fowler and other state off, cers will attend the annual state of- ficers' reception at the lodge meet ing June 8 when Mrs. Lester Flood will have charge of the supper ar- engagements. Representatives from the lodge will attend the 45th anni- versary celebration Wednesday of Columbia Rebekah Lodge of Nau- gatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
LINCOLN HOUSE.
 ASKS FOR FUNDS.
Appeal Made in Behalf of Local JObless, Frequent-
 ly Desperate

Appeal for contributions for the numerous persons who have lost their jobs during the business reces- sion was made by letter today from William M. Harris, secretary of Lin- coin House, to the more than 30,000 employed in the city. Citing that many of the unemployed are fire quently desperate" MT. Harris asks that a generous response be made to the appeal in the letter, which explains the matter as follows:
 We are all very much concerned over the fact that 7,391 persons have lost their jobs in Waterbury during the past twelve months. Many of them are young, upstand- ing fathers and mothers who have maintained a respectable standard of living and have never been out of work before. They are neighbors of ours and ask us for assistance They have no food or milk for their children. They have no fuel; they are back months in their rent. They are dazed by the change in their fortunes and are frequently desperate.
 We are apepaling to you as one of the 30491 persons in the city. who still have the goor fortune to have employment, to contribute to a relief found for these folks. We offer suggestion of $500, leaving it to you to make it less or increase it as you are able. We are con- fldent that you will give as much as your circumstances will permit and we assure you that your money will be spent carefully on families whom you would wish us to assist"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
In Broadcast

Miss Gloria Lorenz, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Martin Lorenz of the First Lutheran church, Spen- cer and Phoenix avenues, Water bury, is a member of the Wagner college a Cappella choir of Staten Island, N. Y, that will make its second radio appearance of the season Saturday. May 28, 5:30-5:45 p. m. over New York city's high fidelity station, WQXR, 1850 kilo- cycles, "at the end of the dial'.
 Miss Lorenz is sophomore at Wagner and is with the choir for the second season. She appeared with the college singer on coast to-coast Blue network hookup last month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Accepts $500

John Griffin, formerly of Giles street, this city, now resident of South NOrwalk, to- day accepted $500 from the City of Waterbury in settlement of a compensation claim. The settle ment was approved by Com pensatiOn Commissioner James M. Lynch.
 Griffin, who was employed by the street department, sus- tained three fractured ribs and spine injury when caught in a trench cave-in, September 4, 1034. He was represented by At tOrney William J. Sullivan of South N0rwalk and Assistant Corporation Counsel Timothy s. Sullivan represented the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Class of l938

Robert J. Healey and Daniel J. NOonan of this city will be among 253 student to receive de- grees at the annual commence ment exercises of Holy Cross college at Worcester, Mass, June 8. Both will receive the degree of bachelor of arts.
 Healey is the son of Attorney and Mrs. Patrick Healey of AZ Chapman avenue. NOOnan is the son of Commissioner and Mrs. Michael J. Noonan of 72 Crescent street.
 Both young men have been prominent in extra -curricular activities at college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Life Savers!

Reports on recent activities were submitted by Mrs. Edith Ladd, executive secretary, at a meeting of the board of directors of the Waterbury Chapter, American Red Cross, at the Chamber of Commerce building yesterday.
 She reported that 23 senior life savers and A junior life savers had qualified in the life saving in- stitute directed by Louis Laun. In addition, 19 water safety examin- CTS have qualified.
 The local chapter has filled its quota of clothing for hospitals and homes. Mrs. Ladd, gave reports of proceedings at several recent state conferences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Summer Is Here?

The ScOvill Mfg. Co. recreation grounds at Woodtick are now open for the summer months, it was announced today. The grounds adjoin the Scovill dam at Wood tick.
 Fireplaces and tables have been installed for the convenience of picnic parties. A new raft has been built and placed for the bathers. It is equipped with sev- eral diving boards.
 The grounds are open to ScOvill employees and their friends. Su- pervisi0n of the grounds is in charge of John Kruse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Purses Presented

Fifty fellow workers of the but ton tool rooms of the Scovill Mfg. company honorer Ernest Allen and Fred Troske at a testimonial din- ner last night in Harmon's grill. MT. Allen is to be married June g and MT. Troske, June 4.
 Purses were presented to both men by John Garren who was toastmaster. Other speakers in- cluded Fred Troske, Sr., John Moran and Al Boulanger. Songs were sung by Francis Sheehan, John Connors, Ray Sheridan, John Mulholland and the two guests of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

Upson, after Chairman Harwood had preached the grand jury matter expressing need for action which would have involved such leaders as Clarence G. Willard, secretary; John Buckley, Old Guard com- mander, and Harry E. Mackenzie, allied. with the Young Republican chiefs of Fairfield county, has his say in the matter.
 Chairman Upson elaborated this stand, which was to the effect that these named in grand jury reports must be presumed to be innocent until proved guilty" as follows:
 FavorS Delay
 'sMy attitude was that the com mittee has two things to consider: First, that no opportunity has been given those accused to present their side; second, that the state com- mittee has duty to the state to keep the organization free from any tatnt of corruption. It is the re- sponsibility of the committee to purge itself from any corrupt in- fiuence.
 'The problem before the commit tee is whether the public mind is so influenced by the report of the grand jury as to make it necessary to get rid of certain members regardless of what their defense may be.
 T favored postpontment of the decision until the next meeting, which will be held within a month, with the idea that the situation might change with reference to the individuals in question and that no action on the part of the commit tee might be required"
 Expresses Regret
 Chairman HarWood, however seemed of a mind at the state cen- tral committee meeting to elaborate the situation and was quoted as having expressed regret that hoped for resignatoms" had not material ized "and spared the committee and himself embarrassment. When he asked what the pleasure of the com mittee was, Major Buckley, named
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Backfre

Four companies of firemen went to the Chase Metal works plant on Thomaston avenue last night to extinguish 8 fire in the wire mill.
 Originating from 8 backfire in the gas muffle, the fire ignited gasoline in a dipping tank nearby. Flames shot high off the floor, until firemen smothered them with chemicals.
 Damage to equipment was not serious. The firemen were directed by Capt. Stephen Bloomfield, act ing deputy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
In Big Parade

Two Waterbury bands have been engaged to furnish music to marching contingents in Sat urday's big parade which will singnalize the opening of New Haven's tercentenary ceIebra- tion. The demonstration is ex- pected to feature delegations numbering over 10000 persons. Civic, fraternal, veterans and other organizations will take part. Fulton's American Band and the City Band, according to Joseph PaganO of the local Musicians group, will take part. Several local drum corps may also take part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
TWO MISSING IN
 FALL RIVER BLAST

Fall River, Mass, May 26.-(UP) Two men still were missing today in $20O, 1000 explosion and fire that wrecked tanker and injured "A persons. Police prepared to drag Taunton river for Michael Yorrio, 23, of Jersey City, N. J., wiper aboard the s. s. Elwood, and Wal ter Widmer, Az, of Boston and Houston, Tex, former crew mem- Der who was visiting aboard the tanker.
 The two men were believed to have drowned while seeking to es- cape the soaring heat from the El- wood, which blazed at its dock at the Shell Oil Terminal yesterday. The flames spread to a loaded gas oline barge, the Hygrade No. 8, and to the dock itself, but most dam age was to the tanker. Of r per- sons still in hospitals, only one, Stephen Borner, Al, of 276 Grand avenue, New Haven, Conn, was in critical condition. Suffering from second and third degree body burns, he was given . 50-50 chance to live.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Market Shous Lower
 Prices At Beginning
Bonds Inegularly Lower = Cotton Futures Lost;
 Several Losses Were Noted in Some of Railways
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

A
 New York. May 26-(UP)-Prices opened irregular in narrow range on the stock market today. Bonds were irregularly lower. Cotton fu- lures lost l to points.
 United States Steel opened at fl 3-S off IA and Bethlehem 42 3-8 off 3-8, Kennecott was at % 1-8, Inter- national Nickel 43 IA and Anacon- da g IA, each off 1-8.
 Small losses were noted in some railroads. Santa Fe was at 25 off 1-2 and Union Pacific 60 1-2 off 5-8. Standar dof New Jersey opened at 45 1-8 off IA. Glenn Martin made small gain. U. s. Gypsum lost point to 67. Losses of point or more were noted in Coca Cola, East man Kodak, and Allied Chemical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Withdrawal

Settlement in the $5OOO com- mon pleas court action of Annie Wasser against the Waterbury Savings bank, which had been pending trial, was reported today. No terms of settlement were re- vealed, but withdrawal papers were filed.
 The plaintiff, a tenant in the house at 58 Hawkins street, owned by the defendant, sued to recover for injuries said to have been caused by a fall on defective stairs on the premises. It was claimed by the plaintiff that she was injured in a fall on stairs leading from the kitchen to the cellar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
PRIVATE FUNERAL

New Haven, Conn.,, May 26.-(UP) Private funeral services will be held Friday for Mrs. Jean Pardee Clark, civic leader and one of the few women to serve on the alder manic board, who died last night. She formerly was a member of the Democratic town committee. A sis- ter services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Cases Dropped

One hundred and sixty-five common pleas court cases have been dropped from the docket, in accordance with court rules that they shall be dropped if not tried within two years. The court of common pleas will be in session Friday, June 3, for the purpose of hearing motions for restoration of the cases to the docket. The last short calendar of the January term, 1888, will be held Friday, June 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
- SPOTLIGH7TNG G---
 Brass City News
Services Held

Ascension Thursday was observ- ed today by Waterbury. Catholics. Churches were thrnoged at masses this morning.
 Special services will be held in a number of churches tonight. Children attending parochial schools enjoyed a holiday today because of the holiday.
 A novena to the Holy Ghost will open in all Catholic churches of the diocese tomorrow evening. The novena will end on the eve of Pentecost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

called upon several members of the Republican party" to sever connec- tions with the party "until such time as they shall have been absolved of any and all questionable conduct or malfeasance."
 The Republican state central committee met thereafter and took no action on the various resolutions cited, although committee action was invited by State Chairman Benjamin E. Harwood. And MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Behind 7he Lines
Kitchener Post

Pictures taken during the World war will be shown the members of the Lord Kitchener post. British War Veterans, at the post hall on Scovill street tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Paul G. Darrot of South bury will show the pictures, and refreshments will be served there after.
 All ex-service men are invited to attend. MT. Darrot took the pictures when he was photogra- pher with the French aviation corps during the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Sons Of Italy

The arrangements committee for the Sons of Italy annual state out ing will meet at 6 o'clock tomor- row night at Liberty hall. The outing is planned for June 26 at Lakewood Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
''Innocent Until Proven Guilty" Claims Upson
Republican Town Committee Chairman Takes Bow For
 Grand Jury PrObe-Urges Delay in Action

Republican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson, of Water bury commended in resolution adopted by the execu
 meeting at Hartford last night flor his part in bringing to light the alleged graft and corruption in Waterbury as the committee called upon Governor Wilbur L. Cross to ireach Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes Yet another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

Street vendors on the fashionable boulevards of Bucharest, Rumania, carry live chickens and ducks in unique bird cages. When sold, the fowl is killed right on the sidewalk if desired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Myrtle Temple

Myrtle Temple. Pythian Sisters celebrated the orders 57th anni- versary with a silver tea last night at Speedwell hall. A strawberry supper will be held June 22 at the hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

Egyptian police will open a broad- casting station in Cairo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

New York City - His face wearing a grim expression, James J. Hines, Tammany Halls most powerful political leader, arrives at the supreme court here, May 18th, to be arraigned and re- leased in $20,000 bail after his ar- rest at the order of racket-busting District Attorney Dewey as the man who allegedly dominated the one hundred million dollar-a-year policy racket. Dewey told Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora, that Hines was one of the "direc- tors of the policy racket" Hines surrendered voluntarily in the office of an assistant district at-
 t0rney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

New streamlined auto buses in Russia will have radio equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Street Repairs

Japan shipped $4,756,O00 worth of toys to the United States in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
COMMUNITY CLUB
 MEETS TONIGHT
Reports Expected on Mem= Orial Day Arrangements;
 Whelan Chairman
Washington Hill

Two highly important programs will be discussed this evening at a meeting of the Washington Park Community club in the Community house. First of these will be the Memorial day program, which will be held Sunday afternoon at the Community house. The other is the Fourth of July program.
 The meeting is scheduled to start at o'clock with President Frank Sturges presiding. The committee in charge of the Memorial day pro- gram is headed by John Whelan as chairman and consists of Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, secretary; Roger Connor, Allen Pilon and MT. Sturges.
 Attorney Vincent A. Scully, Sena- tor George T. Culhane, Rev. David M. OKeefe of St. Francis Xavier's church, Supt of Parks James J. Curtin, Supervisor William O. Shea, and Rev. Robert Foster, acting pas tor of the South Federated church will be speakers at the program. Music will be by the WPA band.
 dUlOll VI lJAu1ic lSi biAC Fourth of July program will also be given at tonight's meeting.
 Street Repairs
 Repairs to Baldwin street are ac- tually underway. First ground was broken yesterday by construction crew, which started at the corner of Washington street and is work ing south.
 Busses are being rerouted to avoid the tie-up caused by the excavated area. At the present time they travel as far as Washington street, pro- ceed on Washington street to South street and then back to Baldwin. back to Baldwin.
 Several Hill youth have acquired jobs with the construction com- pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

England now has 15 Lord Mayors has only six.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

Cleveland, Ohio - Hostess Mill dred Macek who was killed when A United Airlines plane with ten persons aboard crashed and burn ed at suburban Independence, May 24th, 8 few miles from the airport here. All ten aboard, seven passengers and the crew of three, were killed. The plane, bound for Los Angeles from Newark, N. J., and overdue here, was said to
 have caught fire in the air.
Evening star., 1938-01-19
South CarOlinians
To Dance Thursday.

The South Carolina Society will en-
tertain at dance and reception at
the Shoreham Hotel tomorrow eve
ming in honor Of the United States
Minister to Guatemala, Mr.. Fay r.
Des Portes and Mr.. and Mrs Walter
Adams. who have recently returned
to Washington from China.
The officers Of the society will be
assisted during the evening by the
following committees which have been
appointed by Mr.. Hugh E. Phillips,
president of the society: Floor Com
mittee-Col. Jeter R. Horton. Capt.
Frank Jervey, Mr.. Ed Hodges. Mr.. Eu-
gene Parker, Mr.. Joseph Cheatham,
Mr.. Ed Lilies and Mr.. Joseph T.
Camp.
Reception Committee-Mr. j. Austin
Latimer, Mr.. Charles M. Galloway, Mr..
James A. Hoyt, Mrs. Haywood Mahon,
Mrs. Allard H. Gasque, Mrs. James p.
Richards, Mrs. Edgar Morris, Miss
Louise Banville, Miss Sara Marcum
and Mrs. Charles E. jackson, and the
Dinner Conn ':tee, DR.. Henry w.
Barre, Mrs. John S. Duon, Mrs. Joseph
T. Camp, Mrs. Thew johnson and
Miss Ruth Hutson.