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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Director of Diocesan Bureau Observes Silver Jubilee
Peggy Lemere Gains
 On First Place Boy
Tony BOrrel Still Leads Contest as Final Phase Finds Fighting Contenders Keeping Count Close
 for Major Prizes

Difference between the leaders in THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST was lessened today when that charming young lady, Mar garet (Peggy) Lemere, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Albert Lemere of South Main street, gained 4,400 votes.
 And, because Anthony (Tony) Borrelli, son of MT. and Mrs. Sal- vatore Borrelli, of Cherry street, gained 2,800 votes, Peggy Lemere is exactly the number of her gain A. 400 votes, behind Tony Borrelli.
 Tony now has 130,200 votes and Peggy has 125, 300 votes right up to the last counlt. That means 8 very inconsiderable margin between the two leaders at this final stage of the CONTEST.
 Race Nearing End
 The race is nearing the finish, folks, and 1t is time that every one who wishes to help some baby can- didate win some of the $200 cash and other prizes, get busy and turn a hand. To help some candidate, you should subscribe to THE DEM OCRAT by the proper form, and nominate" the baby you want to win, thereby adding 200 votes to the baby's score for every subscription so placed.
 There are three major cash prizes you know, loving cups, portraits and five cash prizes for those who finish fifth through ninth in the CON- TEST. A few subscriptions can change the standings of many of the contenders still remaining in the race.
 Closing Date Soon
 Soon the closing date will be an- nounced. And there will be a sur prise announcement about the way the CONTEST will be concluded. You'll be very happy about the whole thing, folks, to quote cer- tain radio comedian, when you learn about it.
 Just now the thing to do is to keep busy and make as many votes count as you possibly can. Just tell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
ASSIGNMENTS FOR
 JUDGE E. A. INCLIS
Present Presiding Judge in Local Superior Court
 Facing Busy Term

Judge Ernest A. Inglis, who from its inception has ruled in all legal matters pertaining to Waterbury $ extraordinary grand jury and who will also rule on motions against it as filed by defense counsel, has been assigned to the following su- perior court posts for the coming September term:
 September 2, criminal and civil sessions at Rockville; September g, 1888, naturalization session at Rock vile; September g, 1888, criminal and civil sessions, Putnam; Octo- Der IT, 1888, short calendar session at Rockville; October 28. criminal and civil sessions at Middletown.
 Monday, Nov. T, 1888. Rockville, 10 a. m. short calendar; Willimantic 2 D. m.; Monday, November IA, 1887, short calendar session, Rock vile; December 2, 1888, criminal and civil sessions at Willimantic; Mon- day, December 12, 1888, short cal- endar session at Middletown, De- cember 13, 1888, naturalization ses- sion at Willimantic; January 6, 1889, winter session at Hartford, January 6, to February 10; April 4, spring session at New Haven, short calendar May 19, to June 30; May g. 1889 naturalization session at Putnam.
 Judge Inglis will also hold cham Der sessions during the summer from July II to IS at Middletown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
CONDON ACCEPTS
 OFFER OF GRADS
Wilby Alumni Invites Su= perintendent of Schools
 to Reunion Banquet

Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon today accepted an invitation to attend the reunion banquet of the Wilby High School Alumni Association which will be held June 27 at the Central Y. M. c. A. Several other guests have been invited to attend the affair which signifies the 20th anniversary of the opening of the school. At torney James Conley of New York, a member of the Wilby Alumni Association will be toastmaster.
 The 1884 graduating class, which originated the plan for the reunion and reorganization of the alumni association, will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in room 109 of the school to make further plans in line with the banquet.
 Mrs. Eleanor BaniS Sugdinis, who was valedictorian of the 1884 class, spoke at an assembly of the 1938 class yesterday. The 1888 class has 'been invited to attend the banquet. Approximately 600 are expected to attend in all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Rev. Dr.. Cryne Says
 Thanksgiving Mass
 Tn Home Of Sister
Special Dispensaton Given Popular Clergyman By Bishop Achievements Highlights of Interesting
 Career in Service of God, Fellow Man

St. Thomas Seminary, then in Hartford, and later studied at Bos- ton College. He completed his studies for the priesthood at St. Johns Seminary, Brighton, Mass, and St. Mary's Seminary, Balti- more. He was ordained to the priesthood, June IT, 1913 in Balti- more by the late Cardinal Gibbons.
 First Assignment
 Father Cryne's first assignment as curate was to the Church of the Immaculate Conception in this city. He soon became widely popular, serving as chaplain of several par ish societies as well as at St. Mary's hospital. He evinced an interest in social welfare work from his youth, and maintained that interest during his priestly career.
 His first pastorate was at the Church of St. John of the Cross, Middlebury to which parish he was assigned in 1922. In 1883 he was made pastor of St. Patrick,s church in this city.
 Father Cryne is superintendent of the Catholic cemeteries of Wa terbury, and has held that post for a number of years. Authorities have declared that the local Catholic cemeteries are among the most beautiful in New England.
 He has served as director of the Waterbury office of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service. since it was organized and for several years also acted as director of the New Haven office of the bureau.
 Civic Affairs
 Rev. Dr. Cryne has been promi- nent in civic affairs in Waterbury. He is affiliated with several charit- able and health organizations, and is member of the board of direc- tors of several charitable bodies.
 He is one of the best-known and liked priests in the diocese. Many advances have been made during his pastorate at St. Patrick's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
THOMAS COSTELLO
 GUEST AT DINNER
Eddie Corrigan Toastmas= ter at Testimonial on
 Hill Last Night

A large crowd of friends gathered at Chris Harmon's Blue Room last evening at a bachelor dinner in com- pliment to Thomas Costello who will be married in the near future to Miss Grace Callahan of Hartford, formerly of Willow street, Water bury. The committee in charge of the affair included Frank Leary, Walter Malsch and John Blacker.
 Eddie Corrigan acted as toastmas- ter and entertainment was fur nished by Frank Romano, John Collins, Kerf Malsch and Charles Martin.
 Those in attendance included: Jim McCrindle, Henry Legendre, Ed Rey- holds, Harry Apirian, John Meaney, John Blacker, Tom Truelove, Joe Shopis, Art Shea, Jack Hahn, Jack Felth, Bill Leary, Ed Bowling, Paul Schoenmel, Joe Corcoran, Newt Fa- Der, L. Rainville, Tony Benditto, Lou Orsini, Charley Martin, L. Sip riano, Doc Harvey, Tim Horan, John Martin, Walter Malsch, Frank Whelan, Frank Wallace. Ed Hart nett, Frank Donahue, Howie Finken- cellar, Eddie Corrigan, Frank Ro- mano, George DiCorpo, Ken Malsch, Ed Heeney, Irv Parsons, Steve Egan, John Egan. Pat Costello, Paul Dela- ney, Ed Fossbender, John Shiel Marty Flaherty, Jim Faber, Frank Leary and Ed Bragg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
WOMEN ORDERED
 TO SIGN TRUCE.
Disturbance on Street Re- suits in Arrest-PrOba-
 ton Officer to Mediate

A weeks continuance was giver by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today to Alice Wyrich, 35, col ored, of 9 Vine street, charged with assault and breach of the peace.
 Mrs. Wyrick was arrested on com plaint of Mrs. Sarah Sims, colored who claimed that the other woman has been annoying her. Mrs. Wy rich, according to Mrs. Sims, struck her in the face when she met her ir the street several days ago.
 The women had been friends, il was testified, until Mrs. Sims al- legedly began to receive attentions firm Mrs. Wyrick's husband.
 Judge Mascolo referred the case to Probation Officer Emil Hummel for investigation.
 John H. Bibbud, 26, of 108 High land avenue, charged with violating the rules of the road, paid $l0 for a nolle.
 A continuance to Monday was given Marcel Cloutier, 20, of 553 South Main street, charged with spending.
 A similar continuance was given Richard H. Crump, "A, of 206 Bishop street, charged with reckless driving
 John Jacaruso, 29, of 151 Charles street, charged with failure to grant the right of way, was found not guilty. Testimony in the case was heard in traffic court Monday. He was arrested after a collision at Porter and Charles streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Blarney(? Efforts Being Made to Bring Original Blarney Stone
 to United
 States.

An attempt to have Ireland's fa- nous Blarney Stone moved to this country for an Irish exhibition in New York this fall and for the worlds fair next year is being made by Gus Parsons, local pro- moter.
 Gus, who is president of the Universal Propositions Corp, re- gently returned from a trip to Ire land. He talked with Sir George Colthurst, owner of Blarney castle. Sir Colthurst will give a definite answer next month.
 The stone, if moved, would be insurd for $50O,O00, and would be watched constantly by guards.
 The exhibition in the fall is be- ing sponsored by the United Irish Counties association. The stone, after being displayed at the Grand Central Palace during this expo sition, would be kept in New York for the Worlds Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
"7he Curtain Rises ''
Merit System Advocates Present His Honor, Mayor Frank Hayes, in "Public-Be-Damned Spirit"-Charles P. Taft, Added Feature, in
 Juy's "Hit Parade.

Cincinnati, who will be guest speaker at the annual meeting June 23rd, 6:30 p. m. at Wilcox's Pier, Savin Rock, West Haven. The magazine points to this meeting as the greatest Merit System rally in the history of the movement.
 Of particular interest to lawyers is an article entitled Make the Legal Service a Career Service" !" contributed by Milton Mandell of the personnel research staff of the Tennessee Valley Authority. He states that Connecticut is the only one of the five states recently adopting a state merit system law which has included members of the legal profession in the classi- fled service, subject to competitive examinations.
 The rest of the issue is devoted to resume of the contents of the six previous issues of "The Merit Man" and carries some pertinent facts regarding the rapid growth of the organization.
 Announcements of state, fed eral and municipal examinations are carried with the full text of an examination recently given in New York City under the classifi- cation, "Attendant-Messenger."
 Editorially the magazine points to the need of uniform primary system as step toward assuring qualified personnel among Those of us who would govern us." En- phasis is also laid on the point that an alert, awake electorate is the greatest check against waste full inefficient government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

your friends about THE DEMO- GRAF and its many features.
 THE DEMOCRAT has 60 features is the only newspaper in Waterbury carrying TWO FULL PAGES OF COMICS; has such internationally known correspondents at Drew Pearson and Robert E. Allen with their Washington Merry Go Round; has Walter Winchell, Dan Parker, and many more notable writers, besides the most compre- henSive local news.
 Many Features
 Just mention a few of these feat- ures to your acquaintances who are not now receiving THE DEMO- GRAF at their homes and they'll be sure to want THE DEMOCRAT de- livered. Your baby candidate will be the better for 200 votes for each one of your acquaintances or friends who "nominates" the baby when taking a subscription.
 Watch the CONTEST news to- morrow and thereafter for ths standings of the contenders. IL won't be long now before you'll learn the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
ALLIANCE PLANS
 FARLEY TONIGHT
Financial tSatus of Wel= fare Department to Be
 Told Members

A special committee which re- gently conferred with members of the board of public welfare will submit a report at a meeting of the Workers Alliance at 8 o'clock tonight at 53 Spencer avenue.
 The committee discussed with the welfare board the present relief problem in the city. A report on the financial status of the welfare department will be given the alli- ance members tonight.
 Included in the membership of the Workers Alliance are WPA workers and unemployed.
 Employees of two departments of the American Brass Co.,, will meet at 7:30 tonight at 53 Spencer ave- nue. Scheduled to meet are en- ployes of the metal hose department and the rollers. Meetings of these two departments ares ponsored by the Waterbury Brass Workers union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne. pastor of St. Patrick's church and director of the Waterbury office of the Dio- cesan Bureau of Social Service, to- day celebrated the 18th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Rev. Dr. Cryne observed the day quietly in Willimantic, at the home of his sister who is i'll. By special per- mission of the bishop, Rev. Dr. Cryne celebrated his Silver Jubilee mass at his sisters home.
 Few priests in the diocese have been as active or as popular as the local clergyman. His entire career as 8 priest has been spent in and near this city.
 Doctor of Laws
 The highlight of Rev. Father Cryne's career in the priesthood came in 1884 when Holy Cross Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
WARREN BROCKETT GIVEN DISCHARGES
ClintOnville Man Found Not Guilty of Automobile
 Homicide

Warren E. Crockett, 34, of Clin- tonville was found not guilty of a charge of automobile homicide by Judge Ernest A. Inglis in superior court yesterday afternoon. He was immediately discharged.
 Crockett was accused of causing the death of Charles Welton, "A, by striking him with his automobile as he crossed the Cheshire road at Austin road, last November IT.
 Attorneys Vincent Dooley and Charles Mcclure of New Haven, for the defense, made motion for dis charge at the conclusion of presen- tation of the states case. Judge h. glis in granting the motion said the state had failed to substantiate a charge of gross negligence against Crockett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
BENEFITS VOTED
 CAPTAIN HOLMES

Capt. George Holmes of the local fire department was voted benefits yesterday by the executive commit tee of the Connecticut State Fire mems association. Capt. Holmes, who suffered hernia while on duty last year, was given benefit claims of 63 days.
 The executive committee, meet ing at Hartford, received II other claims from members. Private John E. Graham fthis city, state vice. president of the association, attend ed the meeting. Private Graham will be candidate for state presi- dent at the annual convention to be held in Milford in August.
 Capt. Hlomes was a patient at the veterans hospital, Newington,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Revealing in its feature article a phase of the Waterbury muni- cipal scandal which has thus far escaped publication, the July issue of "The Merit Man" goes on sale today on all newsstands through out the state. The article points out that while much has been told of the results of the Waterbury investigation the public has never been completely informed of the series of events which led to the close municipal election of 1887.
 "The inside story is a most amazing revelation of political blundering on the part of a pub lie official whose very career was at stake" it is stated in the article entitled "The Curtain Rises" Call ing a spade a spade, "The Merit Man" charges Mayor Hayes with a public -be-damned spirit" and points out in plain language the blunders which led to the down. fall of the Hayes-Leary machine. Despite the fact that the state Democratic party fully endorsed the Merit System in its platform, the manner in which Mayor Hayes purposely obstructed efforts of the Waterbury Merit System chapter to bring about 8 vote on the question of civil service sys- tenn for Waterbury, is revealed. An appeal to state Democratic chairman, J. Francis Smith, also proved futile. This opposition re- suited in antagonizing thousands of citizens who refused to be dis enfranchiSed.
 Featured on "The Merit Man" cover is Charles P. Taft, 2nd, of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
LEARY'S MOTIONS
 NOT HEARD TODAY
Postp0nement of at Least Week Made in $600,=
 900 Action

Postponement of at least a week was made today in the scheduled hearing of three motions by the de- fendant in the $6o0,O0o civil superior court action of the Citizens Good Government Association against Daniel J. Leary. The suit is to recover the alleged over-expendi- lures of appropriations allowed dur ing the controllership of MT. Leary.
 No reason was given for the delay The motions to be heard were those in which MT. Leary sought a more specific statement of allegations, the expunge of certain paragraphs 1T the complaint and bill of particu- lars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
BODY OF BROKER
 FOUND IN OCEAN

Providence, R. T., June 17.-(UP) The body of John Lorimer Wor- den, New York broker and Newport summer resident, was recovered from the sea today.
 Reported missing from the New York boat Comet when it docked here Sunday, Worden's body was found near Jamestown Island in Narragansett Bay. It was identified by Gurney Dyer, lifelong friend of Worden.
 A medical-eXaminer ascribed death to accidental drowning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
BISHOP TO BLESS
 SAYBROOK SHRINE
Former Local Priest Pas tor of Church Dedicating
 Beautiful Memorial

A marble shrine of St. Theresa the Little Flower, will be dedicated tomorrow afternoon at St. Johns church, Saybrook, by Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, D. D., bishop of Hartford Rev. Thomas J. Hanley, pastor of the church, former assist ant at St. Thomas church in this city, has extended an invitation to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Pastor

all those who have faith in the Little Flower to visit the shrine.
 The marble shrine, which was im- ported from Pietra Santa, Italy has a marble statue six feet high which is mounted on pedestal forty inches high having a rail of carrara marble the same as the figure and pedestal. The statue is, for the most part, the gift of Mrs. Anna c. New comb of Tarentum, Pa., convert to the Catholic faith. In preparation for the dedication of the shrine to- morrow a iridium to the saint was begun Thursday, ending Saturday evening. St. Johns church, which is considered one of the most beauti- full along the Long Island shore. was built under the supervision of the late Rev. James V. Husson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Director
 lege, Worcester, Mass, conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. The degree was given ill recognition of Father Cryne's &C., cqmplishments in the field of social welfare and in the priesthood.
 Father Cryne was born in Willi- mantle and received his early edu- cation there. He studied later at Boston College Preparatory school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Salutatorian

Mary Alice German, Carmella Marano, Marjorie Victoria Capt. to, Marion Elizabeth Blanchette, Mary Alice Cormier, Monica Mary Eaters, Ellen Jane Green, Mary Irene Delaney, Michelina Anna Follachio, Maureen Margaret Car roll, Margaret Mary Solury, Mar jorie Mary Dillon, Elizabeth Mary McGowan, Rose Joan Keilty, Mary Theresa Casey, and Gloria Ernes- tine Tartaglia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Mary Josephine Robinson, saluta- torian; Cecile Mary Carroll, Anna Rose Byrnes, Margaret Mary Dwyer, Elizabeth Alice Butler, Harriet Mary Marinan, Mary Catherine Kennedy, Eleanor Ma rie Rainville, Rita Irene Bohan, Anna Marie Walsh, Mary Mar garet O'Brien, Margaret Mary Kelly, Eileen Mary Crean, Rose Lucy Marsele, Helen Frances Can- field, Alice Bernadette Nolan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

after being injured. He Is in charge of the bureau of auto repairs of the fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Full Weather Report

Connecticut Cloudy tonight. Possibly showers Saturday. Not much change in temperature.
 Boston, June Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island and Massachusetts- Cloudy otnight. Showers Saturday. Not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Rev. Francis J. Sugrue, pastor of St. Johns church, South Nor walk, a native of Waterbury, was the commencement speaker last night at the Church of the Sacred Heart, as thirty-four girls were graduated from the Sacred Heart high school. Rev. Henry E. Quinn, pastor of the church, presented the diplomas to the graduates.
 Members of the class included: Mary Theresa Ray, valedictorian;
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
BACHMAN TOPS
V.C. GOLF PLAY

Workmen were out cleaning up
the debris md filling up the divot
holes on Congressional Country
Clubs course today after yeSter-
days assault made upon the
course by golfers in the Variety
Club tournament.
It appeared the bombing planes
instead of golfers were having a
field day after the smoke of the
fire had cleared away. Harry
Bachman emerged from the fly
ing divots with a 79 to capture low
gross honors among the members
while young Charlie Pettijohn,
Georgetown University, posted a
Is to be low among the guests.
Reid Scott, with 8418-66 cap
tured low net honors, and Henry
Hamp, with 82-15-67 was sec
ond and Johnny Murphy, with
86-16-7O, third. Barney Kru-
coff was the driving contest win
ner with a belt of 235 yards, while
Ray Fleming was second with a
swat of 228 yards.
J.R. Bell hacked out a score of
1873 for the 18 holes, to be awarded
the BOBBY prize. other prize-win'
ners were: Ralph Grimes, j. Price
F. Beisdooff, F. Schneider, Lou
Harris, Carl Genzel, w. w. Jones
jr., Roy Knight, Harry Brown. Bill
Phillipson, Guy Wonders, Al
Schneider, G. Kass. Frank Mar.
shall, Fulton Brylawski, Max Tay'
lor, H. Cohn. Harry Cohen, Sam
Wheeler, H. Racoonsin. R. Berger
Maryland University's golf team
handed western Maryland a s tc
10 defeat yesterday at Indian
Spring Country Club.
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
By FRANK BUCK" O'NEILL

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 81.
The Nationals have the tidy little
job of winning six straight vic
tories if they want to return to
Griffith Stadium from this road
trip with more victories 1hau de-
feats to their credit. So far they've
lost six out of the seven games
played. They lost three in Bos-
ton, when the pitching collapsed;
they lost one and won one in De-
troit, with one game declared off
on account of rain. They lost two
to the Indians here on a combina-
ton of bad pitching and bad base
ball.
They have one game to play
here today before going to Chicago
for a three-game series with the
White Sox, and then the trail
leads to st. Louis for two games.
A beating in any one of the six
games will set the Nationals on
the wrong side of the percentage
column.
Yves Ferrell's victory over Detroit
marked the only well pitched
game of the trip thus far. Dutch
Leonard, who was hammered out
of the box in Boston was knocked
The Washington times., 1938-05-21

Frank Buck" o'Neill team wins
the series, the power and spirit
of the New York team will be
broken.
If we can believe all that Witt
tells us, there will De no psy.
Geological edge for the men from
Gotham.
What Joe Mccarthy. pros
pective Custer in this coming
fray, thinks cannot be told at
this time. The tight-lipped
leader of the Rupert forces is
saying little. He realizes as the
rest of the American League
realizes that the Yankees will
have to do something more
than toss their gloves on the
field to win the pennant.
The dreaded Yankee attack
has not functioned this year. 1t
may develop all of it's pristine
power and fury at some future
day and time. But the old punch
that was found in the infield
no longer is there. Crosetti is
hitting below 200, Knicker.
booker hasn't done anything of
note so far, and Gordon never
was expected to hit.
Well, he hasn't disappointed
anyone,