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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
LAUNDRY MEN
 DEFY PUBLIC
Claim Housewives Not Able tO Do Washlngs as
 We'll us Companies

Laundry operators of the water bury district today issued Q chal- lenge to the general public--claim- ing that no housewife can do her own washing as well as tho laundry does it for a penny less than the laundry charges. Any housewife or washing machine operator who can aisprove the laundry companies theories will be given 1000,
 Six companies, the American Laundry, Imperial Loundry, PerryS Inc, Shalett-Lux, Inc. and Water bury Wet Wash Laundry of Water bury and the Peerless Laundry, Inc, of Naugatuck have joined in the challenge.
 It is their contention that wash- irgs done at home, by washing ma chine, are not as economical, or as sanitary as those done by laundrieS, and they also charge that the home wAshings cause more wear and tear on the clothing, :.
 For the past three and oie-half years, laundry companies through out tho country have been making this claim, backed by Q cash bond to be paid to anyone successfully challenging it. Twenty-four house. wives have challenged, but each has failed to disprove tho iaundries' theories.
 No demonstrator or washing nla- chine manufacturer has ever at tempted to challenge tho claims Of the laundries,
 An example of the enthusiasm of the laundries in this campaign iS seen in one circular which bears the message; Housewives are in- terested in clean, sanitary clothes and costs. The purpose of our ehal- lenge is to refute the false, extrava- gant claims of tho home washing machine saleSmen. All we ask is the opportunity to prove to tho house. wife that laundry washing preserves the life Of fabrics, Is cheaper, that clothes will actually wear longer fl sent to our laundry and they will be infinitely cleaner and more sani- tary."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

hamstringing Governor Gross he was willing to sponsor and support this iniquitous bill, but the public outcry from oil corners of the state was 50 great that even the hrazen Republican bosses did not have sufhcient temerity to carry out their scheme and deprive Qover- nor Cross of tho powers of hb of. fec; although MT. Baldwin was ruthless enough to Do the nhain- stay of tho proposal, the Republi- can senate finally confirmed the governors appointments because outraged public opinion demanded that they do 50.
 To realize what little regard this group had for the wishes of the people who elected Governor Gross you must recall that for . gene eratlon tho group who favored the Baldwin bill had for It's own sol. Ash interests not only controlled the appointments in the capitol but also the lobby, the patronage, and the perquisites of one Of One most strongly entrenched political machines that this nation has ever seen.
 Majority Leader
 That session convinced them that he (Mr. Baldwin, was Q man whom they could use, and SO when he returned in ie33 h0 was q can" dldate of the machine for the Res publican leadership In the ip33 session and he was elected to the post of majority leader In the Republican, controlled house. For the past few years these leaders have been without that power which they exercised for Q gen. eration without interference and now they want to return to the position of influence and afflu. enee which they formerly oocu' pied.
 Tn casting about for c candi- date whom should they select. should they select c man who had been on editor of . newspaper (Wiliiam J. Pape, Waterbury, and who had for years opposed the iniquities of the old machine and who was It's chief antagonist7 No --thoy wanted someone tried and true who had come through the fro for them in their dark days since Governor Gross appeared on the scene-some Myridon who ruthlessly carried out their bid. ding regardless of the verdict Of the people ct the polls. TO whom else should they turn but the man who was in the Legislature In tho days of the great Republican lobby when the plums that grew on the lobby tree, ripe and luscious, were piucked by Republican county leaders, at whose beck and call were the Republican votes in the house, and in particular, always reliable, never.failing in their be- half, the vote, the voice, and the prestige of Raymond E. Baldwin, who Is now their candidate for governor.
 The Manufacturer association. the most ardent opponent of labor legislation, who have for years op. posed every progressive and liberal piece of legislation, in one swell Ing chorus cried: "0ive Us Bald win and McConaughy." The vested interests of the State of Connecti- cut, who from their entrenched positions regarded with abhor. renee the enactment of humane,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
POLISH MEMBERS
 TO MEET FRIDAY

A general meeting of the Polish. American Political Organization will be held ct c o'clock tomorrow night at Pulaski hall, Bank street. when president John T. Sterling will pre-. sent reports on plans for the come ing campaign and for the fall and winter programs.
 All members have been urged to attend as special important business will be before the meeting it was announced.
 There will be 6 social period and refreshments following the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
SMITHS TRIAL
 CONTINUES TODAY

Trial of tho civil action of Walter W. smyth, executor Of the estate Of the late Bernhardt Hollinger, against John B. faller continued today in superior court before Jvfaee Earnest c. Simpson. Ale though the case was expected to Do short-lived. it has developed into 6 very lengthy matter. Indications are that the trial will not he com. pleted today, and that it will have to Do continued on Tuesday Of next wsek.
 The suit involved c house on West Main street, c portion of the IIolllnger estate, now occupied by tl1a defendant,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
FraterndL Neu,s
Phi Beta Chapter

Grand Superior Max vetensky, of Richmond Hlli, N. Y., will pres sldo at Che state council meeting Of Che Phi Beta fraternity Oct. 90 at Workmen's Circle hall. at which Connecticut and New York chapters will Dc represented.
 The program will conclude with q halloween dance at which the Dixie eerenaders will play, Mar garet FOust will sing, and Duke Johnson will perform dance spec ialtles. There will be pFlses for costumes and dancing.
 Norman Draxen is chairman oH the committee in charge, Samuel Rlmer, tho entertainment, and Bernard Goldberg, publicity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
CARD or THANIxs

We wish to than our many friends, relatives and neighborg and especially MT. Thomas F. Nolan, Principal; Miss Katherine Kiiroe Teachers of Webster School, Roland Gambougi, Carmen Cerecio, Andrew Cuba and Officer Walter Hayes for their kindness and sympathy dur ing our recent beeravement, the death of our beloved daughter, sis- ter, granddaughter and niece, Flor ence Margaret Mahoney. <Slgned)
 Mfs. and MRS. JOHN MAHoNEY
 and FAMILY.
 MIR. and MRS. FRANK DELLA
 and FAMILY, MRS. MARY MAHONEY
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
EXAMINER DILLON
 FAVORS TRANSFER
Naturalization Officer Sent to Boston at His
 Own Request

At his own request, Naturaliga- ton Examiner James P. Dillon, who has presented several hundreds ol aliens to the Common Pleas court of Waterbury for admission to citizenship, Is being transferred tc Boston. He requested the transfer to Hosotn 30 that he might be near his home. He will take over post in Boston which will be similar to that which he filled ii' this district.
 He will be replaced at Hartford his main headquarters, by ]. Fill more Warder, now of the Boston ofiice.
 MT. Warder, like MT. Dillon, ii Q member of the bar. He iS q native of Maryland, where he practiced mining law and served as U. g. commissioner. His two children were born in Alaska. The exchange of examiners at Hartford will take place Novenl- Der 1, 1t was announced by Col- l.. I. Martineau. divisional director of the Immigration and Naturaiisa- ton Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Lily of the Valley

The annual inspection of grand lodgo officers will De held at the November 2 meeting of Lily of Valley lodge, Manchester Unity. 4 social program will follow. Mrs. Olive wilson presided at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
WrcKs TO ADDRESS RALLY

Boston, Oct. 20-tuPl-dran- vile Hicks, whose appointment as q student advise rat Harvard cre- ater Q controversy, will address q Communist election rally, Noven- Der c, the party said today. An ayoWed Communist, Hicks will share tlha platform with Earl Browder, general secretary of the Communist paFty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Current News On C.Y.O. Activities

The Sacred Heart church c.Y.0. unit will sponsor Q Halloween dance tomorrow night In the school auditorium. Miss Sue ouer. rera Is chairman of the general committee.
 The st. Lucy's church unit will also sponsor . Halloween dance next wednesday night in the North End Y.M.C.A. Alexander Mole and 0enevieve Corideo are in charge of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Italian Brotherhood

hold c dance November 20 at vet- erans of Foreign Wars hall. Agos- t!no Agostini Is chairman of or. rangements and the committee includes Nicholas zappone, Peter DeCicco, Frank vellucci and John @forEa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Bearers were Clinton Blackmer, John Edison, Reginald Hopkins, Frank Kleinschmidt. Leroy Kleinschmidt and Hugo Kieinsch- midt. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
FUNERALS

The funeral of John ?. Grimes was held this morning, 0:l6 o'clock, from tho Mulvilie funeral home, 270 | West Main street to the Blessed Sacrament church where . solemn mass of requiem was celebrated At 10 o'clock by Rev. Nell Doyle. Burial
 was In new st. Joseph's cemetery with committai services by Father Doyle. The pallbearers were: John and Charles Grimes, William and Joseph Doran and Edward and Ben- edict Joy.
 The funeral of John J. McNichols was held from the Mulville funeral
 home, 2T0 West Main street this morning at e:i6 o'clock to the IEa-
 macuiate Conception church where a solemn mass Of requiem was cel- ebrated ct Q o'clock by Rev. Phillip Hussey. Burial was In new St. Jo- seph's cemetery with committal services by Father O,Leary. The pailbearers were: Vincent Maioney, James Brophy Anthony Alexnaski. Joseph ghanahan, Michael Dana her and James Gallagher.
 The funeral of Mrs. Minnie R. Merriman was held this after. noon ct 1880 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 26 Central avenue, MT. Samuel Ray oficiating. Burial was in Grassy Hill cemetery, Falls Village. The pallbearers were: Ron- aid, Leonard, sherman and Harold Brown.
 The funeral of Mrs. David K. etannard will be held tomorrow morning at Il o'clock at the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, Rev. Theodore 0. Bobtlin, pas- tor of the First Methodist Epis- copal church, officiating. Burial will be in Milltown Rural cemetery, Brewster, N. F.. Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to Q o'clock.
 The funeral of Stefano Orsini will be held tomorrow morning at 8:i5 o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 034 Bank street, to St. Lucy,s church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated ct 9 o. closk. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie (BlacknalD Gloves, widow of George H. Gloves, were held this morning at II o'clock at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church oficiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. Funeral services for Frederick otis Riggs were held yesterday at the Anderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. pr. John N. Lewis. rector of st. Johns Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in Pines Bridge cemetery. Beacon F'alls. Bearers were Fred Hodges. Arthur Brimble, Ned Gross, John Barrett. sidney Hopkins and Idris Anderson.
 The funeral of Edward Miller held yesterday ct the Anderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. Rev. John N Q hHnarfmnnn uaatOr of Ut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Crackerjaeks


 The Town Plot 0rackerjackS will meet tonight ct 6 o'clock to mako additional plans for their dance No- vemberf 23. Anthony K. Purcaro will preside.
 Mir. Purcaro stated that 1t is his intention to circulate a petition in the Brooklyn section, which will be submitted to the board of police commissioners, seeking better police protection. . Mir. purcaro also intends to send a letter of appreciation to the fire department for their services in di. recting trafac for school children near the Brooklyn schools. Similar services are rendered by firemen in all sections of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

There were steam automobiles rumbling over England highways as early as ie26, according to Profess sor John 6. Woriey of the Univer. sity of Michigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
DIED

CONNERs-In this city, Oct. 2oth. con st. Funeral saturday morning. at 9:15 o'clock, from Mulville Fun eraI Home, 27O West Main St., to St. Thomas' Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery. WALKER-In this city, Oct. .1eth, 1888. Peter n, Walker, of 2es North Main St. Funeral Saturday morn ing, time later. from 2S9 North Main St. to Immaculate Conception Church. Burial in Ridgeneid ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
AUXILIARY PLANS
 MASQUERADE HERE
Lithuanian C. of (. to Offer Cash Prizes For Best
 Dressed Group
Brooklyn News

The Lithuanian Chamber of Com- merce Auxiliary will hold c mas Querade dance with three cash prizes to be offered the best dressed group, the funniest dressed group and the most original group, Saturday evening ct @ Green street. Nd Digimas and his orches- tra will furnish tho music.
 The committee in charge of the affair includes: Mrs. ]. Lasky, Mrs A. Radvilla, Mrs. Matthew Colney Mrs. ]. Urba, Mrs. ". Keefer and Mrs. c. Wiggins. The proceeds oi the affair will be turned over to support poor Lithuanian school chil- drnn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

the first rehearsal will Do held this evening ct o'clock under the dt- reetion of Professor Alexander Alek- sis.
 Two plays will Do offered, "Hoey. mooners" and "in-Law Trouble. The cast of the former will include: Aigert Ulinskas, Adele Qreblunas, Vincent Kiimas, Nellie Kanapka, Htelie Valencis and Aldona 4ukaus- kas. The cast of the latter will be made up of Charles Karinauskas, Marceilc Andr4kis, Alexander Mar. kus, Mary Adomaitis, Joseph Mar. ceiynas, Al Jarus, Anthony Kateiva and Anthony Bukauskas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

Concert and Play
 St. Joseph's senior choir will pre- sent their annual concert and play Sunday evening, November iS, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

The funeral of Stefano orsini will be held tomorrow morning at s:l5 o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 034 Bank street, to St. Lucy's church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated ct 9 O. closk. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

The funeral of Edward Miller held yesterday ct the Anderson funeral
 home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. John
 N c. Mohrmann. pastor of et
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie (BlacknalD Gloves, widow of George H. Gloves, were held this morning at II o'clock at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church oficiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
|MAUnIOE NENES GUEST AT FETE
HadIey Furniture Manager Honofed at Press Club {
 Party Last Night

4tI
 Maurice Henes, who was recently promoted to manager 0f the Hadley Furniture company; was honored last evening at testimonial dinner at the Press Club. Attorney Milton Meyers Offlciated in the role of toast master and during the evening ac- cordion selections and songs werF presented by MISS Jeanette Castle while Maurice Chaude entertained with sleight-of-hsaad performance.
 Various. speakers of the evening extended their congratulations te MT. Henes on his promotion and wished him the best Of luck in his new responsibilities. Tributes were also paid him by his associates i, business.
 Among those present weres Mr and Mrs. Maurice ,Henes, Mir. and Mrs. Herebrt Yer Veer. Mir. and Mrs R. F. Leggett MT. and Mrs. H. K Walsh, MT. and Mrs. BertRasn Henes
 Miss. Jean Korkin, Miss Mary Be-
 han, Mrs. Hugh Wrenll, Miss Tuto. Taitis, Miss Rita Lavaliee, Clarenct Oherenpt. William Ridley, NiehoiA, MuCcino,. Harry DeV0rken, JehT Deherty Samuel Kramer, Harry Le. win, Edward Corner, Ralph Hanne. quih, Francis Gauthier, Milton Mey. CTS, Jehn Hiiialdi, Frank Flammia Joseph CarVso. Michael Yanmany Earl Thompson, Albert Dukes, Harr, Major, stephen Brediee. Miss Stella Tsoiilpnis, Miss Marion Azrug, Thom, ss Doehralaes Wlifred senfnens ant |iz. HaIdita.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
Human Element Iii
 Accidents Studied
Scientific chpeup of Drivers StFted By Institute at
 Yale University Important llscoysties Expected

narti1iData aotiwaIE. EinaNQlag fef the work was 6bt6ii1ed hy the Esso eAfeEy Touudation from tlze stdns dafd oil Company of NeW Jersey.
 Thus, there will be brought tor getlier in this work three strong organizations, each operating in a different field, one educational, one gpyeruuaentaI and one c0rporate. Yale Bnivefsitf's Institute oE Hu- man Felati6lna dpperetes With all the depertinef1ts ef tlaa University which contribute tp the uI1dersta andlt1g Of human nature. The facilities ef this organizatlg4 will De employed in tho reSearch in a variety Of ways.
 The American Association of Mo- tor vehicle Administrators IS cone posed of theee affieers of the yar- ious states who are directly cofacert1- ed with the regulation 0f naoter FetiipleS. The individual state Ill6tpr Fel1icia commission will GiHe the use Of their deraftlue1ts 50 that practical research work can De car. Tied on in various states. Complete motor vehicle reports will he made availahle to the pfDjeet and the ads iiainistratgrs Will also furnish essist- ants to cooperate in the completion of individual studies in the various states.
 me driver research project will he carried on primarily t0 Obtain much needed material on which to hase exstninatiplas of motor vehicle s3Sratofs. Vale otiicials said. It will also carry oia studies iilt9 the rela- ton hetWeeTa the ages 0f efiveFs and accidents. Efforts will be made to determine the most e1aciellt
 nethpds for re-educating careless drivers and to obtain new and scien- tifcaIly accurate data on eye de- fleets among motorists. It Is hoped to unearth through this reSearch many pertinent facts which will aid in the framing of new and mose effective meter vehicle legislation and regulation.
 ssYhis study will be started st csace,s pr. May, directar of the Al- stituts Of Human Relations, said. NIt canes at ; propttious time. To- Hay, marked strides are being made ia reducing automobile accidents. But the lack Of knowledge of the human elements in driving coristi- tutes a serious drawback to the future promotion of highway safety. Not only must drivers be educated to be safe, but detailed studies ct the operator must be made to gb- tain adequate information on which to base new end scientifically corr rect standards for the eyanlination of motor vehicle operatas.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
|MISHAR HIKES ! ROBERT EVANS
Local Dartmouth Student gneeumbs le Injuries
 Early TI1Is Morning

iniuries sustained in aia esltdae- biie crash Saturday proved tatai to- day to Robeft Evans. son of Floyd c. Evans, musical dlfectsr lh local high schools and MTP. Evatgs HS diaa early this morning tt New I,puncn hospital, New HsFnrshlfe.
 Hopng Evans. { Gastnauhth stu dent. and graduate gf gTOsk1v high sohp1l with the class 6f 19ees hsd been irl q critical cc1NitieH etnee Saturday when he was admitte4 to the hospital after the acctdent in New London.
 A companion in the car, gtIkert Small q Waylaiid, Massy was aisg Injured, but his condition is not fonSld ldGrsA serious. EYhAg died et internal injuries:
 Parents 6t both boys kert c cons stailt vigil since Sunday. me Acct- dent resulted when the boys car failed to negotiate q curve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
Red Cross Roll Call Canlpaign
 Totals $434.6O

As the first week of the a11- nuaI enrolInaent of the Ameri- can Red Cross approaches its close officials of the Waterbury Chapter feel gFatified by the re- spOnse of local residents and encouraged in the belief that the campaign will be 2 most successful one. To date sub- scriptiOns reach . total of $434.6O.
 Large bus;ness firms and in- dustrial cOIicefns have yet to send in their official quotas, but the individual returns pre- sage we'll for the ultimate suc- cess of the enrolment.
 Today's returns were high- lighted by subscriptions re ceived through the mail. They amounted to $237. Sugenheim- CTS, Inc, donated S1O.75; Wa terbury club, $1S.75 and Lieu tenant Shea Auxiliary, $2. Pre- viOusly acknowledged, $165.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
|STEFANOU FINED
 $lOO AND COSTS
Restaurateur Must Pay By
 Tomorrow or Go to County Jail

 Louis StefaHeu, lecal restaurateur, found guilty on two counts of vio- lations of the state labor law, has been given until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock to pay his fine of $l00 and costs to common pleas court, pr go to New Haven County Jail.
 He has been free in custody of his counsel, William K. Lawlor, since the common pleas court upheld the city courts conviction of Etefano,l on charges of working women after 10 p. m.
 Prosecutor William J. Larkin ask ed for an execution of the fine to- day, and Etefaneu was ordered to appear in court tomorrow by Judge Edward J. Finn. Judge Finn re- gently denied a motion to sat aside his judgment holding Stefanou guilty,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
OBITUARY

STROM-Mrs. Mathilda Ander- son Strom, 75, widow of Edward Strom, of 195 Easton avenue, died yesterday afternoon at her home She was born in Sweden, the daugh- ter of Anders and Anna Gunner sot1O Anderson. Mrs. StroIn was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church and of the North Star lodge. She was also a member of Naomi chapter, Eastern Star. She is survived by one brother, August Anderson, of West Chesh- ire: and one sister, Mrs. 0. E. Johnson of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from the AlderSon funeral home Thurs day afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church of- ficiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- night from 2 to g, and tomorrow from 3 to 5 in the afternoon and ' to g in the evening.
 PFAFF-John Pfaff, "A, died yes- terday at his home in South Britain. He was born in this city on Febru- ary 10, 1864.
 MT, Pfaff is survived by two sis- ters, Mrs. Phillipina Wright of West Haven and Mrs. Mary Schwenk of this city.
 Private funeral services will be held at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue.
 ZORNICK- Joseph Zornick, a resident of Waterbury for a num- Der of years, died in New York city, November '. He was born in Austria. He moved to New York about ten years ago. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary Barone and Miss Stella zornick. both of Water bury.