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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

 NUMBERS POPULAR
Concert at Second Church featured By Presence of
 Guest SOlOistS

A concert of Gilbert and Sullivan music was given last night by the senior choir of the Second Con- gregational church at Davenport hall. A large crowd was present.
 Carl J. Jensen directed the con- cert. Soloists were William Boyd, Marjorie Nash Nuhn and Kae Hotchkiss Fenn.
 The program was as follows:
 Opening chorus, Chorus of Pi-, rates; duet, None Shall Part Us'', Mrs Nuhn and MT. Boyd; mems chorus, "A Magnet Hung in a Hardware shop; contralto solo, I'm Called Little Buttercup", Mrs. Fenn; trio, "A Man Who Would Woo a Fair Maid, Mrs. Nuhn, Mrs. Fenn and MT. Boyd; soprano solo, Sans Souci", Mrs. Nuhn; tenor solo, "A Wandering Minstrel, MT. Boyd; girls chorus, Tripping Hither, Tripping Thither"; mems chorus, Entry of the Peers; duet, T Have a Song to Sing, O." Mrs. Fenn and Mrs. Boyd; soprano solo, Proper Pride, Mrs. Nuhn; girls chorus, "Prithee, Pretty Maiden; tenor solo, o Gentlemen Listen, I pray, MT. Boyd, contralto solo, Sill vered Is the Raven Hair, Mrs. Fenn; mems chorus, When I Go Out of Door; soprano solo, '"Tit Willow, Mrs. Nuhn; closing chorus finale, Dance a Cachuca".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
GOVERNOR CROSS,
 HURLEY INVITED
Irish=Americans Announce Progress in Plans for St.
 Patrick's Day Program

President George T. Ryan Of the Irish American club announced at a meeting last night in Canadian Legion hall, that Governor Wllpur L. Cross will speak at the clubs celebration of St. Patrick's day, n The Elton, March IT. The celebra- ton will consist of a dinner and dance.
 Irish and modern music will be played, to accommodate old and young dancers. An Irish minstrel band has been obtained, to play in the main room of The Elton, and DelFino's band will play in the Cop per room. Entertainment and music has been arranged by William Fitz- ell, chairman of that committee.
 According to Mortimer J. Calvin, chairman of the ticket committee, 300 tickets have already been sold and at least 100 more are expected to be sold. Public Works Commits sioner Robert A. Hurley will also speak at the celebration.
 About 100 attended the meeting last night. A social followed the business session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
WPA BANDS ENJOY
 VERY BUSY MONTH
State Musicians Played 20 January Concerts to
 12,444 People

The five units of the WPA Fed eral Music Project in Connecticut played total of 2ls concerts be- fore a combined audience of 12,444 persons during January, according to a report submitted to National Director Dr. Nikolai Sokoloff today by Mrs. Ethel Edwards, state direc- tor of the project. Mrs. Edwards pointed out that through the facil- ities of the project the greater pro- portion of the attendance was at 18 of the concerts to which no admis- sion fee was charged. In addition, Mrs. Edwards reported nine radio broadcasts by musical units under her direction reached untold thou sands of listeners.
 The music project operates g symphony orchestra and 8 dance ensemble in Hartford, a symphony orchestra in Bridgeport, symptom ic band in Stamford and a dance ensemble in Waterbury. Most of the concerts were given in school halls or at various state and local insti- tutionS throughout Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

Roger E. Gay, Woodbury, suc- ceeds John A. Coe, IT,, Waterbury, as 8 member of the Connecticut division of the New England Council, Willard B. Rogers, chair man of the Connecticut division, announced today.
 MT. Coe, safes manager of the American Brass company, Water- bury, resigned because of pres sure of business. He recommend ed MT. Gay, his assistant in busi- ness.
 MT. Gay was born in July, 1906, in Maiden, Mass, son of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Gay, He was educated in the public schools there. He attended Harvard for three years. leaving in 1926 to go to work in the plant of the American Brass company.
 After extensive training, MT. Gay became assistant to MT. Coe in 1883 and in 1886 he was made assistant sales manager.
 MT. Gay and Ruth A. HOllister of Waterbury were married m 1929. They have one child, Susan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

toned by Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth at a preliminary hearing last night.
 It is alleged that Gibbud's cal had defective brakes. The machines equipment was tested for the deputy coroner yesterday afternoon by po- lice.
 Gibbud told Deputy Coroner Smyth that he was driving along Highland avenue when he saw Nes- ta, in company with another boy He blew his horn, he said, and pro- ceeded at a slow rate of speed. The boy, he claimed, ran directly into the path of the car and he could not avoid striking him. Front and rear wheels of the au- tomobile passed over the young ster's body. The police investigation into the accident was conducted by Sergt. Charles McWeeney and Mo- tor Patrolman George McElligott o1 the accident squed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

Police decided on this step when investigation showed that many motorists receiving parking tags were waiting for several days before visiting headquarters and paying the requisite dollar. In some cases, drivers waited for unreasonable lengths of time.
 During the past week policemen have been giving out parking tags by the dozen, following issuance of orders by Police Superintendent William J. Roach that parking vio- lations must be halted. He directed that all members of the department tag cars which overstay time limits, which are parked on the left side, which are double-parked, or which block bus stands or driveways.
 In his orders Superintendent Roach warned patrolmen that their work would be checked and they would be held responsible for viola tions on their beats. He also warned officers that they would be held responsible for negligence on the part of patrolmen under their command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
FINANCIAL PLAN
 FOR EDUCATION
Government to Sponsor New Program for Adult
 Education

Operation of a new government plan to aid in financing adult ed- ucation would provide this state with $66,o00 the first year; $133, 3,00O the second year and $200,000 each year thereafter until six years were completed.
 This manner of program was recommended to Congress by the Presidents advisory committee on education. The committee recom- mended that present Federal aid for vocational education, vocational rehabilitation and land grant col- leges be continued. In addition they proposed that the Federal Govern ment distribute to the states money for general aid to elementary and secondary education, improved preparation of teachers, construc- tion, administration of state de- partmentS of education, educational services for adults and library serv- ices for rural areas.
 The total cost to the government would increase from $70,000,000 the first year to $199,o00,oOO the second year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
PRELIM LATIN
 EXAMS LISTED
Annual State Contest to Be Held at Crosby
 High April II

Preliminary examinations for the annual state Latin contest will be held at Crosby High school April II according to Miss Margaret L. Croft, head of the Latin department.
 Registrations for competition i1 the annual Margaret Croft and Michael c. Donovan examinations in Latin will be accepted until Tues day. The examinations will be held April g, under the direction of Vice. Principal James E. Grafton. To be eligible for entry, 8 student must have an average of at least 85 per cent for each year of study in Latin and written permission from Miss Croft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
WRONG ADDRESSES DELAYING CHECKS
Postal Authorities Experi= encing Difficulty in Ef-
 fecting Deliveries

Delay in delivery of unemployment compensation checks can be traced in numerable cases to incorrect ad- dresses on the envelopes, according to Postmaster Charles A. Babin. Numerous checks are returned to the post office daily Dy carriers who find no such party at the address listed.
 By consulting the city directory postal workers are usually able to correct the mistaken address, ac- cording to MT. Babin, but this re- quires time and delay.
 Persons whose addresses are incor- rect on the state unemployment commissions rolls should communi- cate with the local office on Bank street and make arrangements to correct the mistake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
Seven Of Years Most Serious Mishaps Took
 Place On Broadway
Silver Street Intersection Regarded as "Jnx Spot for AutOists-Police Review of Year Puts
 Finger on CareIessness of Drivers

most dangerous intersections, there were 67 which occurred on East Main street. The city's most dan- gerous intersection, according to po- lice statistics, is East Main and Sil- yer streets, where IS accidents oc- cured in 1887.
 Dubious Honor
 The dubious honor of second place was gained by the intersec- tion of East Main, Cherry and Mill streets, with IA accidents, and in third place was the intersection ot East Main street, Hamilton avenue and Welton streets, with 13 acci- dents.
 Next is the intersection of West Main, Willow and Meadow streets with II accidents. Then in order come East Main and Spring streets with seven accidents, East Mair and William streets with seven &C., cidents, East Main street ano Phoenix avenue with six accidents and East Main and School streets with five accidents. The other two of the first 10" are Baldwin and Liberty streets, and Cherry and Camp streets, each with five motor vehicle accidents.
 Carelessness
 Carelessness on the part of pe- destrians caused many of last year $ accidents, say police, pointing out that a large majority of accidents involving pedestrians happened i1l the downtown section, where vir- tually every crossing is policed. The failure to use crosswalks is blamed for many of these accidents.
 Police Supt. William J. Roach to- day issued the following safety statement:
 Millions of words have been written and spoken during the year of 1887 about the causes of Amer icas tragic automobile accident problem. Boiled down, they amount to this:
 ''Too much speed; too little courtesy"
 'The serious consequences result ing from our huge annual motor vehicle accident toll affects the pop ulation as a whole. Since the results fall on the people as whole, it is up to them to make concentrated effort to bring about a maximum reduction of accidents on our streets and highways"
 4O,5OO Killed!
 ''The year of 1887 will stand out in the minds of the sufferers of motor vehicle accidents. The high figure of 40,300 killed is a national nightmare. The injured reached a new peak of 1,221 ,090. This is the first time motor vehicle deaths ex- ceeded 10000 and injuries million During the six major wars engaged in by the United States since 1776 a total of 244,358 were killed, yet during peace times Al 1912 were killed by motor vehicles. Therefore it can be sensibly judged that this traffic slaughter is worse than war. ''
 We must band together as an army to work hand in hand to combat this war that is going on all over the United States on our high ways. We know the cause, excessive speed. We also know that any speed, if combined with foolish violation of the traffic law or reckless dout- ing of the rules of common sense, may be just as dangerous. Knowing the causes should give us the deter imitation to eliminate them and by doing so the Slaughter of the h. nocents" will be reduced to mini num-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
BIG CROWD VIEWS BUCKS HILL SHOW
Doris Strathern Scores Hit in Difficult Specially
 Dance Number

The annual Bucks Hill Conmun- ity Club minstrel show played to standing room only last night at the community house. President Roy A. Ferris and P. Ralph Sera- fine were directors of the show which was followed by general dancing.
 Solos were sung by Harvey Law ton, Roger Brink, Charles Gala gher, MT. Ferris, Mrs. Serafine and Charles Schmidt, Jr. Doris Stra- thern entertained with a speciality dance. The Soloists made up the chorus with George Faber. Der nard Garrity, George Lawton, Ray mond Walcott, John Linehan, Ed mond Conroy and Gene Herman
 The Bucks Hill All club girls served refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
NORTH END CADET
 DANCE A SUCCESS
Charles Marsley and Marie DeschinO Voted Best
 Looking Couple

Members of the North End Cadets club and guests attended a dance adn contest last night at the North End Y.M.C.A., and heard music from records loaned by the two To- cal radio stations.
 Charles Marsley and Marie De- schino won the prize for the best looking couple. Winners of other dance contests were Lucy Tirendi Mary Puzzo, Phyllis Mascara, Ar mand Mucci, Domenic Mecca and Sophie Yasensky. Peter Polletto and William Walcott were judges. Jo- seph Jacovino was master of cer- emonies.
 The committee in charge con- sisted of James Longo, Domenic Sforza, Nicholas Santopietro, Nich- olas Rinaldi, Angelo Jacovino, Mi chael Testa, Philip Maglio and Thomas Rinaldi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
NEW ATTORNEY IN
 LITIGATION HERE

Disbarment and imprisonment of Attorney Walter B. Kulikowski of Ansonia had its effect in Water bury, due to the appearance of MT. Kulikowski in several Allegations.
 Yesterday in superior court case in which he was retained by the plaintiff was called for assignment. Judge McEvoy said he would await the entrance of new counsel for the plaintiff. It is the action of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

East Main street continues to be Waterbury's most dangerous thor oughfare, according to records com piled by the accident prevention bureau of the police department. Of the 10 worst" intersections in the city as far as accidents were con- cerned during 1897, seven were on East Main street.
 Of 98 accidents at the city,s 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
BRUNNELLE'S CASE
 ASSIGNED MARCH ,

A continuance to March 7 was given in city court at Hartford yes terday to Cyril A. Brunnelle, 31, of North Main street, Waterbury, who was arrested Sunday on charges of obtaing money by false pretenses.
 Brunnelle is alleged to have col- lected more than $100 from em- ployes of an insurance company for magazine subscriptions. The sub scribers claim they have not received any copies of the magazine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
East Main Street Citys Most Dangerous Thoroughfare
Parking Offenders
 Get No More Breaks
Those Who Fail to Pay Dollar Within "A Hours to Be Arrested Checkers" to Keep Tabs on PatrOlmen

The Police Departments drive against violations of the parking ordinances entered phase today when Deputy Superintendent Daniel Carson announced that begin ming next week motor patromen will be sent out to arrest those who fail fail to % pay for parking tags within "A hours The arragned in city court There addition to the $1 penalty for the parking tags they may also be obliged to pay the costs of court. averaging about SIP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
SpeedWell Lodge

Speedwell lodge, KnightS of Pythias, will have a large dele gation present at the Second Con- gYegatiopal church forum tomor- row night. The speaker will be Rev. pr. George S. Brookes, of Rockville, grand prelate of the or der. The lodge will be host to members of other lodges at an entertainment and card party next Friday night ,.- t.-..sss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 CANCELS TRAINS

J. A. Goode, district passenger agent of the New Haven railroad announced today the cancellation oi Sunday Snow trains from Water bury for the balance of this season MT. Goode explained that because of the open winter and general lack of snow only a few of the scheduled trains had been able to run. How ever, MT. Goode said additional sur veys of destinations are being made now, and before the next snow sea son arrives it is expected severa destinations will be developed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
Youngster, Struck By
 Auto, Seriously Hurt
Angelo Nesta, lO Suffers Internal Iniuries-Driver
 Placed Under Bonds By Deputy Coroner Smythe

Angelo Nesta, 10, of Hawthorne avenue, who was struck by an au- tomobile on Highland avenue yes- terday afternoon, remained in a critical condition at Waterbury hospital this morning. The young ster suffered internal injuries and his name is on the danger list.
 The driver of the car, John H. Gibbud, 26, of 1618 Highland avenue extension, was free today on bonds of $500. He was taken into cus- tody as a coroner'S prisoner after the accident. Gibbud was ques-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
GAME COCKS TO HAWAII

Dalhart - (UP) - Bog Hagger- ton, Dalhart bootmaker, has sold 120 game cocks to Y. H. Ching, game bird fancier of Kalahoe, Kauai Hawaii. Haggerton, who raises the fighting chickens as a hobby, ex- poets to send at least 200 cocks to the island during 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

With the death last week of William H. .Brickel, ranks of the original" patrolmen of the Wa terbury police department were diminished to two.
 Both have been retired with the rank of sergeant and they are Sergeant John BrickeI, a brother Of the late William; and Ser goant Patrick J. Hayes.
 Sergeant Brickel celebrated his 18th birthday February 22 and Sergeant Hayes will celebrate his 8Oth birthday, March 15.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
DOric Chapter

Doric chapter, Order of De- Molay, was judged by a visiting committee last night for it's rank ing in the state DeMolay con- test. A plaque will be awarded the winning chapter. The judges were Stanley Smith of Milford, Everett Wilson of Ansonia and Richard Durfee of New Haven. It was decided that the annual min- strel show would be staged April 29 at Temple hall The chapter will hold a cake sale at the Grieve, Bisset & Holland Co. store next Thursday. A degree team from the chapter will visit Seymour next Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
Mattatuck Commandery

MT. and Mrs. Charles Meyer of fl WoOdbine street entertained members of Mattatuck command cry, United Order of the Golden Cross, at 8 meeting and social at their home last night. The next meeting will be held on Friday of next week at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Lester Brown, S5 Willow street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
THESE MUST WORK

Cecil B. De Mile has must" list of 120 players, many of them for mer stars, whom he insists be cast in every picture he makes, if not otherwise employed. Most of them appeared in "The Buccaneer," star ring Fredric March
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
Districts 1O.11

A meeting of lodges in districts 10 and II, Independent Order of odd Fellows, will be held Monday night at Odd Fellows hall. A pro- gram of entertainment will be presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
Zindah GrOttO

Z1NQdn GTOtIO
 Best acts in the Jamaica hoSpi- tai circus at Jamaica, L. l., next week will be chosen by a local group for inclusion in the Zindah GrottO circus, to be given here from March 2S to April 2. The committee which will visit the Long Island circus is headed by c. Rockwell CIyne, who was selected at 8 meetinfg last night at the GrOtt0 rooms.
 Raymond Hawley. circus chair man, announced that advance sale of tickets is greater than in any past year. Prior to the busi- ness meeting, members enjoyed a hash and pancake supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
STOWAWAY SPEAKS
 MASHEE 100000

Boston, Feb. 26-(UP)-For more than a week immigration officials have been puzzled to learn the dia- lect spoken by Formose Mendy, 27- year-old Senegalese stowaway seized aboard a freighter.
 Today, after a halting telephone conversation with Mendy, Laurence Farr, Pennington, N. H., mission ary from West Africa, described the language as Mashee Boodoo.
 Immigration officials are seeking 8 Boodoo linguist.
 Lena Mangione against the City Nf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

One big London restaurant has reported that it collected an average of nearly $30 from every client on New Years Eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
Canadian Legion

The Waterbury post of the Canadian Legion will sponsor a dance tonight at its hall on Bank street. The dance will be the sec ond in a series of social events ar ranged by the legion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
Hawthorne Lodge

Members of Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St. George, meeting last night at Foresters hall, discussed preliminary plans for the Ob- servance of St. Georges day. April g. The lodge will have delegation present at the Second Congregational church forum to- morrow night. The Sons and Daughters will meet on Holmes avenue at 7:15 o'clock and march to the church in a body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26
FrdtemQI NeuUs
Daughters Of Italy

A card party was held at Moose hall last night by the Daughters of Italy circle, Companions of the Forest. There were 30 tables in play. It was announced that the club will hold an anniversary eel ebration after its next meeting, March II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

Disappearance of copper money in Tientsin, China, has forced street car and bus conductors to give change in barley sugar instead of small coins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-26

Lena Mangione against the City of Ansonia.
Smyrna times., 1938-02-03

Maine, was formerly connected
with the Maine Agricultural Ex-
tension Service as Extension Poul-
tryman. He replaced F. H. Leusch-
ner, who resigned to accept a po-
sition as Poultry Specialist with
the Pennsylvania Agricultural Ex-
tension Service at State College,
Pennsylvania. Richardson GENES
to Delaware with fourteen years
experience as a teacher and exten-
sion poultryman. He is a gradu-
ate Of the University of Maine and
has received a Masters Degree
from the same University. Ac-
cording to a. d. Cobb, Assistant
Director of Extension at the Uni
versity of Delaware, Richardson
will carry on the project work
which was started by Leuschner
before his resignation.
Smyrna times., 1938-02-03

late and Junior Choirs, assisted by
the Sunday School Orchestra, Prof.
G. r. Miller, director. Mr.. Henry
Price will conduct the service. The
public invited to all the services of
the day. The w. H. M. S. will
meet with Mrs. w. w. Hynson this
afternoon at 2.3O o'clock. Prayer
service Wednesday at 7.3O D. M,
and the Church School Board will
hold its monthly meeting immed-
lately after the prayer service.
The Dover District Woman's For
eign Missionary Society will hold
a group Conference IN Asbury
Church Thursday, February 10th.
The morning session will begin at
1890. Box luncheon at noon. At
ternoon session at 1.3O. Miss
Mary Johnson, returned mission
ary from China, will address the
sessions. Public invited. The 4th
Quarterly Conference Wednesday
evening, February 23rd.
Smyrna times., 1938-02-03
FADER is STATE
POLICE HEAD
Continued From Page one)

ment was made. 1t was that of
Frank Samuel ,Stanet of Town
send, who joined the force on Feb
ruary 1. He won high honors in
the police school in 1886. Millard
Moore, a private assigned to the
Dover station, was suspended
pending az investigation on charg-
es of conduct unbecoming an oftic-
er. Superintendent Fader said
"all future appointments to the
state police will come through a
police school examination. There
will probably be a state police
school sometime this spring when
proper instruction and examina-
tions will be given to applicants. ="
Allen Wilson of Dover was ap-
pointed testing engineer in charge
of the laboratory of the State
Highway Department at Dover to
succeed Frank Pritchett whose
resignation the commission had
previously asked for effective Jan
uary 10. Applications for the po-
sition were forwarded to w. w.
Mack, chief engineer, and the ap-
plications were submitted to the
commission. Mr. Pritchet was re-
tained as a consulting engineer for
three months to aid Mr.. Wilson in
learning the routine of his new
duties.