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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
-CIO AFFILIATE
 TO HOLD RALLY
Liam DOnlOn of Boston to Speak in Duggan Square
 Saturday

4 victory rally celebrating its re- cent selection as collective bargain ing agent for American Brass Go employees will be staged in Duggan Square, Brooklyn, at 8 o'clock Sat- urday night by the Waterbury Brass Workers union, CIO affiliate.
 The principal speaker will be Liam Donlon, of the CIO regional office in Boston. Also expected to speak are Prof. Jerome Davis, president of the American Federation of Teach- CTS and chairman of Labor,s Non Partisan League in Connecticut, and Eusepi Oswaldo, organizer for the Amalgamated Clothing Work CTS.
 At the rally there will be a dis cuSsion of ways and means by which full advantage can be taken of the results of the recent em- ployes' election at the American Brass Co. Workers selected the Brass union as their bargaining agent over the Metal Workers as- sociation of Waterbury, an indepen- dent union.
 Plans for the victory rally were announced by John J. Driscoll, exe- cutiYe secretary of the union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
GODFREY ATTENDS
 HEALTH MEETING

Mayor Jasper P. McLevy of Bridgeport welcomed members of the Connecticut Public Health asso- ciation at noon today at the quar- terly meeting of the association at Hotel Stratfield, Bridgeport, with Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer and president of the associa- tion, presiding. The sessions opened at 9:30 o'clock and among the speakers on the program, leading up to the supper meeting and round table discussion at 6:30 o'clock, are included: Dr. Earl G. Brown, di- rector of the Nassau county health council; James L. Barron of New York and Dr. John E. Terrell, asso- ciate of the Rockefeller Foundation, New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
JUDGE BUSINESSES
 C0MMATA'S CLAIM
Compensation Com. Rules Pneumonia Not Occupa-
 tiOnal Disease

Holding that pneumonia is not an occupational disease, Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch to- day dismissed the claim of Thom- as Comlnata of IA Clearview street against Hart's, Inc, of 208 North Main street.
 The claimant alleged that he caught a cold February g, 1888, while repairing truck for the com- pany and that the cold developed into pneumonia.
 Commissioner Lynch also dis missed the claim of Andrew Bailey of Torrington against the American Brass company. Bailey claimed he sustained shoulder injury October l. Commissioner Lynch held that the injury was not disabling and therefore not compensable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
WhOops! /!

Waterbury reported one case of diphtheria last week out of seven in the state, three cases of scar let fever and two of lobar pneu- monia, according to the state de- partment of health figures. While scarlet fever showed decrease of 25 cases from the preceding week, lobar pneumonia was of slightly higher incidence, with Al cases reported.
 There were no cases of typhoid, whooping cough or measles re- ported locally, however. although 1855 cases of whooping cought were listed throughout the state, with q cases each in Meriden and Goshen, and 12 in New Haven. There were 9 cases of measles in WatertoWn and 8 cases of lobar pneumonia reported from Torring- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Assigned Here

First regular army officer to be stationed at Waterbury in more than 10 years, Major Charles E. Speer, Infantry, now with the R. o. T. C., at the Univer- sity of Nebraska has been 0r- dered to duty here as instruc- tor of the 102nd infantry, c. N. G., headquarters at Water bury. He succeeds Major John c. Blizzard, IT,, now at New Ha- ven, who has been ordered to the general staff school at Leav- enwOrth, Kas.
 Major Speer is native of Pennsylvania and served first with the Maryland N. G., was appointed to the regular army as second lieutenant in 1916, be- came a captain in 1927, ma j0r in 1929. He served overseas and was awarded the D. S. C., Sil- yer Star and Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Two Injured

St. Mary's hospital reported no change today in the condi- ton of Joseph Perkins, 3S, of 137 Washington avenue, and Charles Connors, 45. of 77 Rail- road Hill street. who were in- jured Monday afternoon in 35- foot fall from a Scaffold.
 Both men were engaged in painting 8 hree-story house at 1908 Bank street when the rope holding a scaffold broke and they fell to the ground. Police took them to the hospital.
 ConnOrS suffered possible leg fracture, also decorations and abrasions. Perkins suffered possible ankle fracture, and numerous contusions ard abra- Sions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Holy Day

The Feast of the Ascension is celebrated tomorrow in all Cath clio churches. In observance of this, confessions will be heard this afternoon and tonight in the Catholic churches of the city. Ascension Thursday is holy day of obligation and com memOrates the ascension of Christ into heaven forty days following His resurrection.
 Beginning Friday in the churches is 8 novena in honor of the Holy Eucharist that ends on Corpus Christi, 8 week from Sunday, and the Sunday direct ly following that is Trinity Sum- day which completes the Easter season. This period of religious observance in The Catholic church is an important one in the liturgical calendar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Councillor

Stuart Meyerhans, of Water bury, Conn.,, a sophomore in the industrial engineering course at Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., has been named a councillor for Rensselaer's next Freshman Camp. Councillors are chosen for their scholastic records general qualifications, and their success in extra-curricular activi- ties.
 Meyerhans is the son of MT. and Mrs. Alfred F. Meyerhans, l37 Frost Road, and a graduate of Crosby High School, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Honorable Mention

William Tobin of 787 Hamilton avenue has been awarded honor able mention for his part in the statewide Latin contest conducted at New Haven last week the same contest in which Miss Barbara Chamberlain of this city won sec ond prize. Both are students at Crosby high school.
 Tobin, the son of MT. and Mrs. William Tobin, is sophomore, an honor student, member of the Ar gus staff, the Occupations club. and the Camera club. The contest was participated in by approxi- mately 11,000 students of Connec- ticut high schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
With Pay!

The Shoe Hardware Co.,, an- nounced yesterday that a vaca- ton of one week with pay will be given during the summer to all employees who have been with the firm a year or more.
 About 800 employees are affect ed. The vacation will be given during the first week in July, the plant closing down during that period,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
RABBI SHEINK0PF
 TO ISSUE REPORT

Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf will render report tonight at the Wa terbury Hebrew Institute, on the Mizarchi convention held recently at Atlantic City, New Jersey.
 Rabbi Sheinkopf was the only delegate of Waterbury to the con- vention, and was elected chairman of thee ultural session. The meet ing tonight will start at 8:3O o. clock with Simon Goldman, presi- dent of the local Mizrachi organ ization in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of Owen Carey was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 29 Crescent street to St. Margaret's church, where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. John A. Conlan assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, deacon, and Rev. Joseph Donnelly. sub-deacon. The music of the mass under the direction of Professor John L. Bonn was render cd by 8 quartet, including Mrs. Marie Bauby Buckley, Mrs. John L. Bonn, Joseph Harrigan and Joseph Connor.
 The honorary pallbearers in- cluded: Judge John F. McGrath, Hon. James GeddeS of New Haven, Joseph Conpor, Robert Bolan, Charles B. Jackson and William F. Secor.
 A delegation from the Waterbury lodge of Elks. No. 265, included: James F. Neagle, P. E. R., Thomas L. Lawlor, John J. Scully, Edward 5. Smith, John T. Hartley and Ed ward Grady.
 Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Cronan.
 The funeral of Henry Boisvert was held from the home 56 Knoll street this morning at o'clock to St. Ann'S church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. E. A. Lamontagne assisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev. Bertrand Parent. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Lamontagne. The pallbearerS were: James OBrien Napoleon Phaneuf, Louis Thibodeau, Arthur Theroux, Narcisse Promo vost and William Hamel.
 Funeral services for Ronald N. Woodward were held at II o'clock this morning in the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis officiating. Burial vas in Sharon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
What Price Loue?
 The Ans,uer-$l75

Stanley Lubesky today &C., cepted $175 in settlement of his $10,000 alienation of affections suit against Joseph J. Lango, which had been pending trial in the superior court. The plaintiff claimed that the de- fendant, a resident of Pearl Lake road, had alienated the affections of his wife, Mrs. Sarah George LubeSky.
 Lubesky was recently granted divorce from his wife on grounds of misconduct and cruelty. Attorney Stephen Ho- mick appeared for the plaintiff with Attorney John F. Tobin defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
ST. STANISLAUS BOYS
 TO PARADE MONDAY

St. Stanislaus Fife and Drum Corps will meet tomorrow evening at 6:30 o'clock to rehearse for its appearance in Monday mornings parade. The youngsters will parade with the various veterans organiza- tions. All members are requested to be present for final instructions tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
On Exhibition

Prints by Hollis DeVines, Henry Scott, Benjamin Benson and George Haig, members of the Brass City Camera club, were among those selected for exhibi- ton in the recent camera show in Grand Central Palace, New York. Camera clubs all over the world submitted prints, the agree ment being that two from each 10 submitted by a club would be dis played. The local club placed four instead of two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
LAZY BANDIT POLITE

Cleveland (UP) - A lazy gunman politely obtained $40 from Robert Nunberger, filling station attend- ant. He remained in his automobile and said to Numberger, Good eye- ling, may have your money?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
SPOILIGHTING--
 Brass City News
Foreclosures

Two foreclosure actions were filed today in superior court. They are:
 w. J. Megin of Naugatuck against Steve Elnitsky of Nau- gatuck, property on Glendale Manor.
 Waterbury Building & Loan Association against Anna Dzelak, property on left side of Oak Strete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

Idris Alderson of this city has been elected to serve as chairman of the joint meeting in New York next May of eastern members If the National Selected MorticianS. He was elected yesterday at a meeting in Hartford of members of Group One of the national 0r- ganization.
 Fifty members attended the Hartford session, which was held at the Hotel Bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

COuiV Dy CuOSC CIlIcoU h. IllBlS, rTl- day. It is the action of Daniel Nolan against Jane Koveleski Nolan. Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street on Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier's church, where solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g O. clock. Burial will be in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday eve ming and Friday afternoon and eve ming.
 DEELEY-Word has been received here of the death in Portland, Ore, Sunday, May g of Mary McCor- mack Deeley, wife of Michael Deeley for some years employed in the clothing department of the Jones, Morgan & Co.,, Inc.
 Mrs. Deeley was daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Mccormack of Wa terbury, and was born here. For a time, too, previous to her marriage Mrs. Deeley was the bookeeper at the Jones and Morgan establish ment.
 The Deeleys left Waterbury over 25 years ago. and settled in Port land. When the Grand Lodge con- vention of Elks was held in Port land a few years back, the Deeleys looked for and met the representa- tiveS of Waterbury Lodge, MT. and Mrs. George T. Ryan, and also other representatives from the various lodges in Connecticut.
 Mrs. Deeley leaves a number of relatives in Waterbury.
 PRISAVAGE-William Prisavage, of Al Starview avenue died Monday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of the late George and Mary Prisavage and was a World War Veteran. MT. Prisavage was well and favorably known in the West End section of the city where he made his home for many years.
 He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Nora Gugis of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Nellie Huntar of Hillside, N. J., and Mrs. Ann Mulitis of this city and two nieces and one nephew.
 The funeral will be held from the Stokes Funeral Home, 694 Riverside street on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Joseph's Church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
WATKINS

wATkINS-In this city, May 24, 1888. Delbert John Watkins of 80 Bunker Hill Avenue. Funeral Fri Alderson funeral home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial In new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
NO CONTEST

Only one uncontested divorce &C., tion is slated for hearing in superior court by Judge Ernest A. Inglis, Fri day. It is the action of Daniel Nolan against Jane Koveleski Nolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
OBITUARY

PRITCHARD - Frank Whitlock Pritchard, 62. of 474 Highland ave- nue, died yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Waterbury, son of the late Henry D. and Emmeline (Whitlock) Pritchard. Formerly employed by the Patent Button Co.,, he retired nine years ago. He was a member of the Third Congregational church.
 He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Dewis) Pritchard; two sons, Howard M. Pritchard of this city; George L. Pritchard of Bellerose, L. l.; two daughters, Helen Airline Pritchard, and Mrs. Otis Caoette, of this city; two brothers, Harry and Charles H. Pritchard of Waterbury; and one grandchild.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. Conner R. Lewis, pastor of the Third Congregational church, will offlciate. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon from to 4 o'clock and this evening from ' to g o'clock.
 JESUNAS-Mrs. Prane Jesunas, wife of Edward Jesunas of 51 Dra- her avenue, died this morning after brief illness. She came to this country from Lithuania 26 years ago and has lived in the Brooklyn sec ton since that time. She was a de- vout member of St. Joseph's church.
 Mrs. Jesunas is survived by her husband: and one niece, Mrs. Stasia Butniene of Avon, Conn.
 The funeral will be held from the MaZaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock to St. Josephs church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after $ o'clock this evening.
 WATKINS -Delbert John Wat kins, 62, of 80 Bunker Hill avenue, died last night in St. Marys hospi- tai after short illness. MT. Wat kins was born in Malone, N. Y, May 15, 1876. He had been employed at the Steele & Johnson Co. He was member of Harmony lodge of MaSonS.
 Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cora E. (Covey) Watkins; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin c. Jensen; two grand children, all of Waterbury; two brothers, Fred, of California, and Burt J., of Illinois.
 The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Alderson fu- neral home, TO Central avenue, at 2:3O o'clock. Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- night and tomorrow evening from 2 to g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

MORIARTY-In Tupper Lake, N. Y, May 25, 1898. Morgan Moriarty of this city. Funeral Saturday morn ing at S:15 o'clock, from MulvilIe Funeral home, 270 West Main St., to St. Francis Xavier's church. Burial in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

MORIARTY-Morgan Moriarty died this morning at the United States Veterans hospital, Sunmount, Tupper Lake, N. Y. He was a native of this city, the son of the late Eugene and Mary Flaherty Moriarty and had been life long resident Of city. He served as mem-
 the 9th company, 3rd di-
 engineers during the World
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
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son, Joseph; seven sisters, Mrs. M. A. Kane of Astoria, L. l., Miss Hanna Moriarty, Mrs. Mary Men rose and Mrs. James Duggan, all of Woodside, L. l.; Miss Gertrude Mori- arty Of Haverstraw. N. Y, Mrs. An drew Daily of Naugatuck, and Mrs. Harold Begley of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

this city, May 24, 1888. Frank W. Pritchard of 474 Highland Avenue. Funeral tomor- row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from Alderson funeral home. 70 Central Avenue. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

this city, May 25. 1888. Mrs. Prane Jesunas of 51 Draher Avenue. Funeral Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock, from Mazaika funeral home, 10 Porter Street. to St. Josephs church. Burial in Cal vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
DIED

this city May 23, 1888. William Prisavage of 41 Star view avenue. Funeral Friday nor funerai ine home % Ss4 Riverside street street to St. Joseph's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
PHIL C0PPET0
 IS COMING BACK

Continued from Page D
Evening star., 1938-10-09
Laytonsville News
OF Social Interest
To Residents.

LAYToNSVILLE. Md, Oct 8-Miss
Nellie Mae Wilson of Woodfield was
married Wednesday evening to Mr.
James William King, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James R. King Of Woodfield. The
ceremony took place 1T home of the
Rev. William A. Ledford in Laytons-
vile, with Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Wat
kins of Damascus as the only at
tendantS.
The Rev. Mr. Ledford also officisted
at the marriage of Miss Edna r. Ship
ley Of Browningsville to Mr. John j.
Riggleman Of Olney Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs, Riggleman will reside in
Browningsville.
Mrs W. c. French Of. Goshen was
hostess Monday at bridge luncheon,
and dessert party followed by bridge
at Woodburne, the home of Mrs. Ed
ward Blunt, Tuesday.
Others who entertained during the
week included Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Stewart, who had supper party; Mr..
and Mrs. Vestus Wilcox, who honored
Maj. and Mrs. Daniel Howe of Bowling
Evening star., 1938-10-09

Green, KY. with q buffet supper, and
Mrs. Eta Allnutt, who had Mr., and
Mrs, John Allnutt, Mrs. William War
rem and BILLY Warren Of Washington
at supper Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Umstead spent
the week end in Detroit, where Mr..
Umstead was best man at the wedding
Of his brother, Mr.. Marvin Umstead.
to Miss Rose Mary Ouelette Of Detroit.
Mrs. Washington w. White heads a
committee to arrange for a supper for
the benefit Of the elementary school
to be held Thursday, October ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Paul Howes OF
Woodfeld have announced the birth
Of son, Allan Paul Howes, jr., born
September "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Edward Wat
ktns OF Cedar Grove were given a mis-
cellaneous shower by their Woodneld
friends Wednesday evening. Mrs.
Watkins was Miss Mary Bell Hawkins
before her marriage in June.
Evening star., 1938-10-09
Mrs. Rust to Return
To Fairfax Home
This Week.

FAIRFAX, Va, Oct. 8.-Mrs. John
Warwick Rust, who for the past
month has been the guest of her SON.
in-law and daughter. the Rev. and
Mrs. Robert Raymond Brown in Har-
lingen, Tex, will return home early
in the week.
Mr.. James Erskine Bradley of Roa-
noke, Va, is the guest of his son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
C. Kincheloe. Tomorrow Mr.. and
Mrs. Kincheloe and Mr.. Bradley will
motor to Roanoke, where Mrs Kinche-
loe will spend some time with her
parents.
Mrs. Willard Herring has returned
to her home after visit to friends in
Philadelphia.
The Misses Minnie, Ora and Mar
garet Swayze have returned from a
motor trip through New York State.
Sheriff Eppa p Kirby is spending
fortnight in st. Paul, MINI.
Mrs. H. Wise Kelly is visiting her
parents, Judge and Mrs. George C..
Aukam in Washington.
Mr.. Walter Tansill Oliver, jr., has
motored to Roanoke, Va, to Join
Mrs. Oliver, who has spent several
weeks with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Burnam o. Grove. Mr.. and Mrs
Oliver will return to their home to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1938-10-09

Of Mrs. Preston Luck for the winter,
and they will arrive about the end
Of this month.
Mrs. Diana Guest Sevastapoulo will
come to Middleburg from New York
later this month to spend the fall
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman de r. White
house of Newport are at Halfway
House for the autumn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Talbot OF
long Island will come to Middlebuyg
October 81 to occupy the nome Of
Mrs. Henry Fairfax for the winter.
Evening star., 1938-10-09
Many New Arrivals
In Middleburg
For Season.

MIDDLEBURG, Va, Oct. 8,-Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Mellon, son and daugh-
ter-in-law OF the late former Secretary
Of the Treasury, Mr.. Andrew w. Mel
lon. will move Saturday to Woolfs
Mill, the estate which they recently
purchased from Mrs. Maria Hirst
Levering Of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howell Jackson Of
Darien, Conn, who visited Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur White for several days
this week, have purchased Mr. Jewett
Todd's place and will move in As
soon as the improvements on the
house are finished.
Mrs. Stewart Spilman and her
daughter, Miss Anne Shaffer of New
York, are at Stray Shot, Mr.. and Mrs
Whites Middleburg home, for the
winter.
Mrs. Laura Sprague of New York
is IN Middleburg to spend the fall
season at Benton with Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel c. Sands.
Mr.. and Mrs, Jay 8. Phipps of Long
Island are spending = week at their
home, the Mill. near Middleburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blabon of New
York will occupy the Middleburg home
Evening star., 1938-10-09
WILL AID FUND

Cornslia Otis Skinner to Give
Original Sketches Here.
Cornelia Otis Skinner, famous mon
olosuist, will appear here on October
"a for the beneiit OF the College
Alumnae scholarship fund.
The performance, In which she will
present some of her original character
sketches. will be held at Armstrong
High School auditorium. o street be-
tween First and Second streets NV,
Ut $50 pm. Tickets are now on sale
at Hunton's Pharmacy, Ninth and U
streets NV.