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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Rich Benefited, Poor
 Ignored, ChargesC CIO
Shows Disbursements of Local Family of Five on S6O
 Monthly Income-Larger Appropriation Needed

has tried to get cheaper rent, but has found it impossible. They claim he has no assets at present, al- though he at one time did buy a car while he was working for the WPA.
 MT. Driscolls statement was as follows:
 We do not criticize the welfare department if it is forced to make this ruling because of restricted budget. The issue seems to be that a much larger appropriation is need ed for the welfare department of Waterbury. The committee feels that if woking people in Waterbury can be compelled to live on twelve cents 8 day for food-then the union has no basis for asking for better wages in the industries of Waterbury.
 Under privileged
 UnderpriviIeged Suffer
 People would be so glad to work to escape from this relief system that they would be willing to work for twenty cents an hour or less. It has been evident to everyone that there has been plenty of money ir the city treasury to care for the well-to-do and the committee feels that if some of the money spent fol lobbying, hiring of private detectives of dining and wining of politicians were used for relief to the under nourished and underprivileged, 8 situation like the present one would never have arisen"
 MT. Driscoll said the committee would recommend to the unions executive committee that the appli- cation for greater relief appropria' tions be placed before the proper city boards and officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
EAST DOVER GIRL
 IN MINOR MISHAP
Virginia Bennett Shaken= LID in Auto Accident on
 ThOmastOn Avenue

Cars driven by W. F. Howard Newton, of 37 Prospect place, Bris- tol, and Floyd E. Bunnell, of 123 High street, Torrington, collided yes- terday afternoon on Thomaston ave- nue. Police reported that Newton's car skidded, turned around, and struck the other machine.
 Miss Virginia Bennett, "A, of 2 East Rover street, passenger in Bunnell's car, was shaken-up in the crash, and taken to Waterbury hos pital. Her injuries were slight.
 A car driven by Emil Mascolo, 52, of 286 East Main street, struck a pedestrian in Hamden yesterday af- ter hitting another car. The pedes- trian, Anna Shapiro, 2, was not in- jured. The accident occurred on Whitney avenue, Hamden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
9-YEAR-OLD GIRL
 GETS DAMAGES

Judge Edward J. Finn in a com mon pelas court decision handed down today, awarded nine-year old Gloria Castaldo damages of $235 against the Prudential Insurance Go. The girl sued through her father, Leno Castaldo, former City Amateur Baseball league umpire.
 The girl sought damages for in- juries said to have been sustained in a fall on a fence located on the defendants property at 28 Laval street. The incident occurred in August 26, 1886, according to the complaint.
 The case was heard several weeks ago, with Attorney Francis P. Mc- Donald and Attorney Pasquale De- Cicco for the plaintiff; and Attorney Walter E. Monagan and Attorney John S. Monagan for the defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21

! A1C OOQOOd.
 Sale of the tracts was forbidden recently in Bristol, following com- plaintS that the booklets were com- posed of scurrilous attacks on the Catholic faith. Yesterday, members of the sect visited Bristol in an at- tempt to have the ban lifted.
 Will Study Book
 Before any attempt is made to sell the tracts ill Waterbury, Supt. Roach, the agents are obliged to visit him to secure the necessary permission. He will examine the books thoroughly, he said, before making any decision.
 The sect, which is headed by Judge Rutherford, has been active in Waterbury in previous years. A radio program sponsored by the group was withdrawn from the air here several years ago after con- plaints from Catholic organization
 Banned in Bristol Bristol, Feb. q - Members Of "Jehovah's Witnesses" ordered out of this town a month ago when the permit of their agents to sell tracts attacking the Roman Catholic church was revoked, were back in town yesterday, nearly 600 strong. Authorities, appealed to by house. holders to halt the canvass of homes for the attempted sale of the book Enemies" by Judge Rutherford, Watchtower publication, instructed police to pick up several of the throng but, after questioning at po- lice headquarters, they were re- leased.
 The leader of the group, Louis Garloni, of Hartford, appeared at police headquarters yesterday morn ing and sought permit, presenting list of the agents. Captain Henry Jeglinski informed the man that he could not get permit on Sunday but said that the list of names would be given the prosecutor today for whatever action may develop.
 In December permit was granted to Mrs. Arthur Brown, of this city, to distribute the literature but it was revoked a month later after complaints had been received.
 Among the agents here yesterday were a number from Waterbury in- cluding:
 H. P. Granger, 371 Watertown avenue, John Konovalyrik, 102 North Elm street. Sophia Komocki, 123 South Leonard street, I. H. Merri- man, R. F. D. No. 1, Mrs. I. H. Mer- riman, R F. D. No l, Celia Pefters, 1888 Baldwin street, Anna Pavlik, 1236 North Main street, Nellie Pal chik, 34 Spring street. Ralph Pecock, 2 Middle street, Minnie Stewart, 1738 Baldwin street, Jennie Swer- boSki, 102 North Main street, Eva Stark, 981 North Main street, Patsy Carmen, Springlake road, Rosa Mary Dreyer, Shirley Hendericksen, 993 North Main street, Nellie Elliott, 993 North Main street, K c. Sco- vile, 551 Baldwin street, Eva Fuller, 336 Highland avenue, Emile Aloyin- ski, 89 Railroad street, Christina Anderson, 384 North Main street, Kittie Booker, R, F. D. No. 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Will Filed

The will of the late John B. LaFlamme, also known as Jean LaFlamme, who died more than 10 years ago, has been filed with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in pro- bate court.
 The document, drawn June 19, 1920, provides that the entire estate shall go to MT. LaFlammes wife, Philomene. She is also named executrix of the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
BY ELMER c. WALZER (TInited Press Financial EditOr)

Nek York, Feb, 21-Wall street regarded the Hitler speech as of no significance marketwise and prices at the opening today were steady in dull trading. London stocks were unsettled by the cabinet situation Bonds were steady and cotton fu- lures firmed to 2 points.
 oil shares were strong. Standard of New Jersey rose point to 52. Steels were firm with U. s. Steel at 54 IA up 1-2 on 1000 shares, and Bethlehem 56 3-4 up 3-4. Cop per issues were steady around the previous close.
 Motor and rail shares were mixed. Farm issues scored small advances. Utilities moved in a narrow range except Detroit Edison which lost point to g.. Du Pont firmed.
 Chrysler opened at 56 1-4 up 1-4; General Motors 35 1-8 of IA; U. s. Rubber 31 3-4 up IA; Sears Roe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
His Alibi!

He wanted to get a weigh, but he got in his owl; way and knocked the scale over, then he couldn't get away.
 At least that was the story 8 man charged with drunkenness told in city court today. He saw a scale on Bank street late Saturday night and decided to weigh himself. The scale, how ever, didn't like the idea and fell over. with the drunk uIider- meath it.
 A minute later the would-be weigher was under arrest. Judge John F. McGrath after listening to the story, imposed a fine of $10 and costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Break Fails"

Patrolman John Breen reported at police headquarters today that an attempt had been made dur ing the night to break into the Russell Tire Co.,, 20 Water street.
 The policeman found a screw driver near a rear door. Screws had been removed from the door hinges, and a glass had been loos ened. No entry had been made, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
National Defense

Captain Richard Baxter, state chaplain of the Reserve Offic- ers' association, will speak on "Our National Defense" at the Y. M. 0. A. lobby forum tonight. Capt. Baxter is a resident of Middlebury. The address is one of a series being given during National Defense week, Feb. 12- 22. He will be introduced by William T. Harrington, conn mander of Corp. Coyle Post, American Legion.
 Until few months ago Capt. Baxter was a chaplain for the eco in this district. He at one time was an Episcopal clergymen in Teaneck, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
35th Birthday!

Members of the Waterbury Pressmen's Union will observe the 35th anniversary of its organiza- tion next Saturday evening at a reunion meeting and banquet to be held at Moynihan's. Hitchcock Lake John J. Healey, president of the local, will officiate as toast master. An interesting program of events has been arranged in con- nection with the annual meeting, but more specially this year, ss it marks an interesting milestone in the organizations history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
.LARGAY BREWING CO. SUES HAZEN HANSON

The Largay Brewing Co. today filed a $500 civil suit against Hazen Hanson in the court of common pleas. Cause of action is not listed in the complaint.
 In a similar complaint, the Osban Realty O., is seeking $500 damages from Gus Caraginnis, operator of the Belmont lunch in Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Fire Record

Bremen answered three alarms up to early afternoon today. At 8:18, several companies answered an alarm from 78 Alma street, where small kitchen fire was ex- tinguiShed at the home of Frisbie Merrill. At 11:58, firemen were called to quell a blaze in a shack on property of Leonard Altieri, Pennington drive. At 12:18, fire men went to 45 Calumet street, the home of John Stavnitsky. A smoky fireplace resulted in the alarm, but there was no damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
SOCIAL SECURITY
 LAWS EXPLAINED

Several speakers explained the old age pension and social security acts at a meeting of the Waterbury local, Buffers union, Friday night in the locals quarters on Scovill street. The union is an A. F. of L. affiliate.
 Officers of the union are: Presi- dent, James Bianco; vice president, Edward Baribault; treasurer, An- thony Caputo; financial secretary, Joseph Sierni; recording secretary, Richard Lanza; and sergeant-at- arms, Jack Kane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Boy Hurt

John McEvoy, 4, of 751 Baldwin street, was treated for cuts at St. Mary,s hospital this morning after he had been struck by a car near his home. The injuries were slight.
 The car was driven by Timothy F. Healey, of 55 Pemberton St. The driver told Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan that the boy ran into the side of his car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
SKETCH STAGED AT
 VALENTINE PARTY

A Scotch comedy sketch. "Three Black Crows, was presented Satur- day night at 8 Valentine party at Lord Kitchener post hall on Scovill street. Taking part in the sketch were Jack Marshall, Robertson Boyd and John McKenna.
 Other entertainers wece ISa Cur rie, William Semple, William Boyd. Albert Smith, Mrs. Jack Marshall and the Lord Kitchener post gles club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
WESLEYAN PROF.
 TO.SPEAK HERE
Samuel BrOckwunier to Be Brass Workers Union
 Guest Friday

Professor Samuel Brockwunier, o1 the history division of Wesleyan uni versity will speak on the subject, "The Present Depression-Its Les sons for the Industrial Worker" al an open meeting of the Waterbury Brass Workers union, Friday night in the unions headquarters, 5 Spencer avenue, at 8 o'clock.
 Description of the mechanics of the cooperative grocery store enter prise, which will be opened here shortly, will be given by Robertson Boyd, of the Cooperative Buying club of Waterbury. The meeting will be the regular monthly edu- cational session of the Brass Work CTS Union.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

John H. SnOwden, 26S Hamilton avenue, and Margaret Corrigan Sprague, 463 East Main street.
 John H. SassO, 69 Seymour street, and Isabelle A. Mitchell, 19 Burton street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Board May Approve
 WPA Expenditures
Finance Commissioners in Session Today to Take
 Action on Delayed Recommendations

Among matters to come before the Board of Finance at the special meeting at o'clock today is the report of Con-
 troer Sherwood Rowland the funds available for city participation in WPA work, mpeded oy the controller through nonpaYet of due accounts at the first of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
NoComplaintsA Against
 'Jehovah's Witnesses
Bristol Romds-Up Agents Selling Tracts Attacking
 Catholic Church; Saesmen Active in State

Police Superintendent William J. Roach said today that he had not yet received any complaints that members of Jehovahs Witnesses religious sec selling tracts bitterly attacking the Roman Catholic church. Prompt action will be taken if any such complaints received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Hitler Speech Had No Effect Upon Market
Wall Street Did Not Pay Very Much Attention tO It:
 Oil Shares StrOng-LOndOn Stocks Unsettled

buck 61 IA, up 3-8; Westinghouse Electric 96 unchanged; Chesapeake & Ohio B 3-4 up 3-4 and General Electric 4$ 5-8 of 3-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21

People of Britai nspent $425, ,000 to telephone for the correct time in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
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PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS

PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
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 pfd. ................. ssh s5M Conn. It. & Power .... 52 55 Conn. It. and Power
 512% pfd. ........... 112 Conn. Power Go. ..... 43 45 Conn. By & Ltg. Co.
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 com. ................. 56 ss Hid. Gas It. Com. com. p 30 Illuminating Shares 4. 49 51 New Haven Water Co.,. "A 76 South. N. E. Tel. Go. e. 139 143
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21

Airmail pilots in Japan are drip ping mail by parachute to some cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
SNOW WHITE IN
 PREMIERE HERE
Disney's Masterpiece At= tracts Record Attend
 anCe 10 State Theater
(RcYieMedl

Walt Disney's classic, Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs" which seems destined to rank that master artist among cinema's im- mortals, had It's premiere in Wa terbury yesterday and started a series of record-breaking achieve ments.
 It not only registered new-high for daily attendances at the State theater, but bids fair to establish a new all-time highmark of patronage for any production, stage or screen, in the history of Waterbury. And to quote slogan that lack of discrim- nation has made somewhat shop worn at times, and only partially adequate in this instance such popularity must be deserved! All the superlat.ves used in heralding the advent of the picture and in eulogizing the creative ability or inspirational gift of Disney were found justified.
 Many will perhaps be lured into the false reasoning that this beau- tiful technicolor translation of a fairy tale was conceived for chil- dren, but thousands of adults will find as thousands found yesterday, that the adult mind is in most re- captive mood for this refreshing, amusing, delightful production. It seems incredible that an artist even of Disney's magnitude, can infuse so much animation, true to-life qualities and mannerisms into mere paSteboard automations and provide tWo-hour entertain ment, with excellent musical inter- polations. But such is the achieve ment realized in Snow White.
 The story of little Princess con- demned to death by a jealous Queen, her wild flight into woodlands and swamps, where she found friendly welcome among feathery and furry denizens, who "Whistled while they worked, her life among the dwarfs, the vindictive queen transformed in- to a hideous witch to accomplish her fiendish purpose and Snow Whites" death-like sleep and, of course, her rescue by her gallant knight, are all high-lighted by a mixture of happiness and pathos as to find both young and old re- spending alike to the thrill of they lived happily = ever-after" ending.
 Radio has somewhat dimmed the neWnesS of such popular songs as "Heigh Ho" Whistle While You Work" and "One Song but in the eventful lives of Snow White" Of Bashful, Sneezy, Grumpy. Doc Dopey, Happy and Sleepy they fit perfectly into the picture. They are pleasing features of the Disney masterpiece, the picture that the world has embraced affectionately, picture, which all should see.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Chess Instructor In
 Exhibition Matches
Wins 20 Out of P Games With PupiEs-TOurnament Matches for Championship Scheduled for Saturday

pupils wlno beat their teacher were Stanley prysNoys and Philip Don- ahue. Other students who played fine games were Edward Felbert, Robert Gillette, Edward Prall, and Edward Ste h1rsagel.
 The chess class which meets on Mondays and Thursday at 2:30, has become very popular since it start ed three wee Ks ago. Most of the students have learned rapidly and play many into resting games among themselves. Mir. Keillor, who con- ducts the class, has drawn up les son shets for beginners and has made great progress ill teaching those who take advantages of the classes which are free.
 Tourney Underway
 The third round of the City h. dividual Chess championship con- ducted jointly by the Waterbury Chess club and the Y. M. C. A. will be run off Saturday afternoon at the Y. M. c. A. The standing of the players to date is as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
MOR|ARTY WILL
 PROBATED HERE.
Daughters, Grandson Are Named Principal Benefi=
 charles in Document

Relatives are named beneficiaries in the will of the late Eugene P. Moriarty, who died here March q. He had been a resident of Water bury for more than 50 years. The document was admitted to probate today.
 The will directs that $100 be set aside for masses, and that 9 trust fund of $20O be established for a grandson, Joseph Moriarty. He is to receive the principal of the trust fund when he reaches the age of 18. Mrs. Kathleen Begley is named trustee of this fund.
 Bequests of $200 each are left to five daughters and son: Mary Keane, Hugh Moriarty, Margaret Penrose, Hannah Moriarty, Eileen Duggan and Ann Daly.
 The remainder of the estate is to be divided into six shares. One share is left to daughter, Gertrude Nor iarty, and the other five shares to another daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Begley.
 Mrs. Begley is named executrix of the will.
 MT. Moriarty was engaged in the milk business for some time and later was in the employ of the Wa terbury Lumber Company. He was the uncle of Rev. Eugene A. Moriarty of Devon, a former assist ant pastor of St. Margaret's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Shocked! Booming Voice of Court Witness Causes Prisoner
 to Collapse.

Witnesses in city court usually have to be instructed to speak louder, but one this morning tes- tified so loudly that he caused a man to faint.
 The witness was on the stand in the minor courtroom. where a breach of peace case was. being heard. He gave his testimony in bellows, emphasizing his words with thunderous bangs on the witness chair.
 Just as he started to testify a man being held for drunkenness was being taken along the cor ridor to the lookup. AS the bel lowing started, he gave one fright ened jump, then collapsed on the floor. Police revived him in few minutes, after they had taken him out of range of the witness boom- ing voice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

master of the troop will speak be- fore the student-body of the Hebrew school.
 In a statement endorsing scouting for the Jewish boy, Dr. Cyrus Adler, national chairman of the Jewish committee on scouting states:
 '"The Boy Scout movement came to America in 1910. Since that year over six million Boy Scouts have been enrolled The scout movement has attracted the attention of many thoughtful men the word over, es- peciallly as an offset to the dangers to boy life in large cities, and a positive program has been worked out to this end
 ~The scout movement recognizes religion as an integral part of the character-building process, and en- courages boys to adhere to the ten- cts and practices of their own faith. On this basis scouting has enjoyed the cooperation of nearly every religious group ill America and has gone forward in the spirit of universal service to all boys everywhere.
 Tn this spirit commend scout ing to Jewish boys, their parents and teachers, as a valuable disci- pline and program of activities in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
ohes Allow Gent to Get Mussed Up-And Still Look His Best
BY PAUL ROSS NEA Service Staff Correspondent

NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 New York, March 18.-The big news in this years mems fashion show, held here. is that the cus- tom tailors have recognized the wrinkle.
 In bygone times, the sartorially perfect man was one whose suit conformed exactly to his physique without bump, plateau, ridge, crevice or valley to break it's smooth fit. Such phenomenon being, in the main, custom tailor's dream, something to be realized in the sweet bye-andbye. perhaps, but rarely found in the clubs, or the business areas of New York or Sauk Center, the custom tailors have reconciled themselves to the fact that John Averageguy just will de- velop wrinkles in his garments.
 Though they have terminated their long war on the wrinkle, it is not like the custom tailors to admit they're licked. They have snatched a terminological victory from the very jaws of sartorial death and have given birth to something up-to-the-minute in mems clohtes--the silhouette"
 Outline of Fashion
 The fashion committee of the New York Custom Cutters club re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
PARDONS BOARD
 MEETING TODAY

Wethersfield, Conn, March 18.- (UP) The board of pardons met in special session today to consider the plea of Joln A. Palm, Mt. Yer non, N. Y, that his death sentence, imposed for the staying of New Haven county deputy sheriff, be commuted to life imprisonment.
 Palm, scheduled to be electrocut- ed March 30. was committed to an asylum after commission of psychiatrists found him insane.
 Counsel asked the communication on grounds of newly discovered evil dence exonerated Palm, and that in view of his mental condition the death sentence should be lifted.
 Unless the pardons board needs the plea Palm can be executed a any time when, in the opinion of a sanity commission, he recoyers his mental balance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
TREASURE SOUGHT
 NEAR SHAD BAY

Halifax, N. S., March 18.-(UP)- A party of treasure hunters waited anxiously today for the ice in Shad Bay to go out, believing the hidden loot of Captain Edward SWede lay buried ln sunken cave beneath the flows.
 The party, led by James Nolan Of Los Angeles, has been searching for more than 8 year for the cache which legend says Swede was forced to make in an effort to evade cap- ture by British men-of-war in 1869.
 The legend says the loot was buried in cave on Plum island. The island has disappeared in the ensuing 25O years but the searchers say they have found the cavern AT feet below the surface.
 After digging through 38 feet of sand and clay, Nolan and his party struck solid rock. They sent for Bill Bell, diamond driller. His drill bored through nine feet of rock, then struck cavern seven feet deep. Nolan says this is the cave in which the treasure lies hidden.