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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
FINALS OF DANCE
 CONTEST AWAITED
Several Waterbury Couple After Big Apple Crown
 at Hamilton Park

Approximately eight hundred mu-
 sic anG dance lovers "groped" their way through the heaviest fog in years last night to witness the semi finals of the sensational 'big apple" contest for the state championship and to listen and dance to the mu-
 sic of the famous Hudson-Dalange
 radio and recording orchestra. From
 all over the state, contestants came to participate in the event, the finals
 of which scheduled for next week
 will see attendance records at the
 park smashed.
 New York's famous Roseland ball.
 room with it's great Harvest Moon
 ball" nor Detroit's Aragon with its far famed Apple Dance" had noth- ing on the Hamilton park pavilion last night when eleven couples vied for the right to enter the prize finals next Sunday night. Four couples from Hartford, one from one from Torrington, one from New Haven and four from Waterbury time and again brought down the house with their clever an- tics and intricate steps. So great was the interest in the contest that Life magazine had photographer on hand to get shots" of the af- fair. The judges were Eddie De- lange; Jack Carney, manager of the State ballroom in Boston; and Will liam Mclean, manager of the Uni verSa1 dance StlldioS of tbiS nitv
 Park department officials stated today that thus far, the contest has surpassed in interest and keen com- petition, any ever staged at the pavilion. The couples who qualified for the finals last night are Mary Lorenzetti and Don Iannone of Waterbury; Evelyn Schwartz and Philip Cohen of John Davaney and Walker, Joseph Birtles and Ann Healy, Mecedes Murphy and Hart, and Rita Pelletier and William Foley, all of Hartford; Laura LaSalata and Conjetto Ro- meo and Johnny Greco and Lillian Colongelo of Waterbury; and Dom- enic Mecca and Jennie Dittore of Torrington. These entrants will be by two other winning couples of last weeks elimination in the finals next Sunday night. The Hudson-Dalange orchestra directed by Eddie Lelange will play return next Sunday night for the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
GREEN ON STAND
 AGAINST DRIVER

Secretary Frank Green of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Waterbury Citi- zenS' Traffic Safety Committee, took the stand in traffic court today to testify against a driver charged with violating the rules of the road.
 MT. Green testified that Daniel Raphael, 48, of Hamden, had back ed his car out from the curb on West Main street, opposite the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton, without looking sufficiently. The car struck another machine.
 After the accident, Mr.. Green said, Raphael was abusive to him. Judge John F. McGrath fined Ra- phael $5 and costs. The accused an- nounced his intention to appeal to the court of common pleas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

nous Shepherd family, ner parents being among the early pioneers of the Army's work. Her mother. al- though retired, has made one of the most distinctive records that has ever been established by SaIva tion Army officer and her career goes back to the very early days of the Army'S work in this country.
 Her brother, Stanley Shepherd, is a secretary for prison activities, With headquarters at New York and Is no doubt the most well known of the Army officers in prison work by the executives of the various penal institutions and thousands of parole men owe their successful return to citizenship and personal independ- ance, through his untiring efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
SIX PERMITS FOR
 BUILDINGS GIVEN
Figures for First Week in February Better Than
 Last Month

Building figures for the first week m February, taken from permits today at the office of Building In- spector Patrick J. Carlin, show a considerable proportionate increase over last month. During January there were $38,650 in permits which called for three one-family houses, one for $16,000, to a total of $25 ,00O, eight store alterations, and four storage sheds.
 So far this month the following permits have been issued:
 One-family house, $6,O0O; Zellek Matzkin, on Collins street.
 One-family house, $4,OOO; Flori- ano Tedesco, on TwIning avenue.
 Alterations, $500; Continental Baking Co.,, 492 South Main street.
 Alterations, 631-641 East Main street, 5000.
 Alterations, $750; new store front at 112 East Main street, for Beiner's Sport Shop.
 Ice shed, $500; Mary Milon, Plank road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
MISSIONER GIRLS
 MOTHER KILLED
Brother at Yale Also NOti= fled of Tragic Accident
 Near Philadelphia
Special to The Democrat)

New Haven, Feb. 7.-Efingham Buckley Morris, 3rd, 19, junior at Yale university, left here last night to return to his home near Phila- delphia on receiving word of the death of his mother, Mrs. E. B. Morris, Jr., killed yesterday when the horse she was riding fell after jumping a fence. Julia P Morris, Is, a daughter of the accident vic- tim, and student at Westover school, also left for home at once.
 Mrs. Morris was killed while rid ing on the estate of c. Jared Inger- soil, four miles from the Morris estate, Silver Springs farm, at Nar- cissa. Her husband is a graduate of Yale and the University of Penn sylvania law school and was made vice-president of the Girard Trust company, Philadelphia, when his father became chairman of the board after serving for fl years as president. The elder MT. Morris died of heart attack two weeks ago.
 E. B. Morris. Jr., played center on the Yale football team and was known as Buck" Morris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

to be brought and greetings ex- tended from the various Army's leaders throughout the eastern ter ritory.
 A Delegations
 At 5:30 p. m. there is to be re- ception banquet at the Christ church parish house, which is to be attend ed by the officers and is rendered by the Hartford advisory board There are to be representatives from the various advisory boards of the divi- sion representing some A cities. various civic leaders will participate and a special message from the service clubs of the city is to be brought by Kenneth French, presi- dent of the Kiwanis club. Charles B. Cook, treasurer of the Hartford advisory board is to bring the greet ings of the local advisory board. It. Colonel and Mrs. McMillan will convey a message of welcome from the provincial headquarters at Bos- ton. Rev. Wm. c. Judd is to pro- nounce the invocation.
 Evening Rally
 In the evening, commencing at 7:45 D. m. there is to be great rally of Salvat tionists at the South Park Methodist church. 75 Main street, under the leadership of It. Colonel Donald McMillan. The pro- gram is to consist of special musical items by the South Manchester, Springfield and New Haven corps bands. A special message is to be given on behalf of the city by mayors representative and here again, Major and Mrs. A. Edgar Ar kett will be showered with welcome greetings typical of the good folks of southern New England.
 The major has been an officer some twenty-five years. His parents were officers and he is a third gen. eration of Salvationists. His career in Army work is one that is well rounded out with an experience of real variety. Commencing career on territorial headquarters he served in various executive positions in the supply and mems social department and was the representative officer at New York for the Army's World war work, during the World war. In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Brief Message Marks Opening Of Jury Probe

A copy of the momentous mes sage which Chief Justice William M. Maltbie dispatched to Judge Ernest A. Inglis on February 4, appointing him to preside at Wa terbury in. the stead of Judge Frank P. McEvoy, who diSquali- fled himself from the inevitable superior court action in municipal affairs, was on file today in the office of Clerk George H. Free man.
 It reads as follows:
 "February 4, 1888 Hon. Ernest A. Inglis, Judge Superior Court "Middletown, Conn.
 My dear Judge Inglis:
 ''This is to assign you to hold the term of the criminal court in Waterbury at such times during its continuances as seems to you necessary, in place of Judge Mo Evoy who has disqualified him. self in certain proceedings which will come before that court.
 "Very sincerely yours (Signed William M. Maltbie."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
New Divisional Leaders Welcomed by Salvation Army
NORWALK YOUTH.
 PAYS S15O FINE.
Milton w. Powers Pleaded Guilty to Charge of
 Auto Homicide

Milton w. Powers, 28, of Norwalk, today paid the fine of $50 and costs imposed on him in superior court February l by Judge Frank P. Mo- Evoy, who previously had heard him plead guilty to charges of automo- bile homicide and evading respon- sibility.
 Until payment of the fine, Powers had been free in the custody of his counsel, Attorney Maurice Healey. Powers pleaded guilty to the charge that he was the driver of the hit and-run car which caused the death of John Kukaitis on Wolcott street, October 30. The fine was imposed on the homicide count, and 8 nolle was granted on the charge of evasion of responsibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

Manresa since the retreat movement was started there back in 1912.
 The present Spiritual Director at Manresa is the Rev. Daniel F. Hart. s. J., well known to the local re- treat band. His predecessor was the Rev. William J. Duane, s. J., be- loved by all Waterbury men who came in contact with him during his six years as director of Mt. Manresa.
 Incidentally, Roger Walsh, secre- tary of the local retreat organiza- tion, was informed this week that Father Duane is vacationing right now at Nassau, the Bahamas, where he accompanied His Eminence, Pat- rick Cardinal Hayes. Upon Father Duane's return to New York the end of this month he will leave for Rome with the Rev. Joseph E. Mur- phy, s. J., Provincial of the Jesuit Order in New York and New Eng land, where they will attend the in- ternational session of Jesuits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
50 SCOUTS ENJOY
 BREAKFAST PARTY
Girls and Boys of LOurdes Troops Usher in Observ=
 anCe of Movement

A communion breakfast for 50 Boy and Girl Scouts of troops of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes was held yesterday morning in the par ish hall after the o'clock mass. All received communion at the mass, to usher in Boy Scout week.
 Among the guests were Rev. Jos eph Valdambrini, pastor; Mrs. Car mella Russo, Mrs. Madeline Alleva, Mrs. Domenic Barbieri, Joseph Di- Pietro, Peter DiLeo, James Bianco and John B. Greco.
 The arrangements committee consisted of Carmen DeMaria, Boy Scout captain; Lena Capristo, Girl Scout captain; Edith Barbieri, Leonard Lucia and Anthony De- Maria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Jerry Kerwin To Be
 Honored At Banquet
Friends Arrange Testimonial at HamOn's February
 l7 for GrOOm=tO-Be-SOdality Meets Tonight
WASHINGTON HILL

Jeremiah P. Kerwin of Lounsbury street, whose marriage to Marion Kelly of Stiles street will be an event of February g, will be hon. ored at a testimonial in Harmon's Blue Room, Thursday evening, February IT.
 A large attendance is being an- ticipated by the committee in charge, which has been planning the affair for more than 8 week. The committee includes Chairman Henry Hayden, George Luddy, Will liam Johnston, Edward Curley, Gene Ford, Joseph Donahue, Charles Martin, Jr., John Thompson, Will liam O'Donnell and Robert Cor man.
 Meeting Tonight
 The sodaIty of the Children of Mary of St. Francis Xavier's church will meet tonight in the lower church at 7:30 o'clock. Miss Eliza beth Sullivan, president, will pre- side.
 Plan Meeting
 President Edward Goggins of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety is planning a diversified pro- gram for the next meeting which will be Sunday, February 13. The society will receive communion at the 7:30 o'clock mass on that day. A prominent speaker will be obtained for the meeting.
 "45" Tonight
 Regular games of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society "45" tour nament will be played tonight in the parish hall. Several teams are with in striking distance of the lead held by John F'itAnaurice's Shamrocks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Explanation

Details of the unemployment compensation act will be discuss ed and explained Thursday night at headquarters of the Water bury Brass Workers union by a representative of the state labor department. The meeting, which is sponsored by the union, is open to the public, and will start at o'clock. John J. Driscoll, record ing secretary of the union, said today that a questions and ans wers period would follow the regular talk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
ExOnerated

Francis McHugh of Waterbury has been freed of criminal respon- sibility for the death of Miss Alice Gleason of Terryville in an acci- dent in that town. January 23. A finding absolving Gleason has been handed down by Coroner Lester w. Schaeffer of Litchf1eld County.
 Miss Gleason was fatally in jured when she was struck by Mc- Hugh's car while crossing street. She died shortly after the acci- dent at Bristol hospital. Coroner Schaeffer says that the driver did his best to avoid striking the wo- man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

The officers and advisory board members of the Southern New Eng land division of the Salvation Army have planned an extensive welcome program for Major and Mrs. A. Ed gar Arkett, the new divisional lead- CTS, under the leadership of Lt.-Col and Mrs. Donald McMillan, the provincial commanders for all the New England states.
 The reception gatherings were scheduled for this afternoon, at which time there will be private session of council for the officers of the division. Special messages are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
DR. LINDSKOC TO
 ADDRESS MEDICOS

The regular monthly meeting of the Waterbury Medical association will be held Thursday evening at 8:30 o'clock at Castle memorial building. Dr. Gustaf E. Lindskog, as- sociate professor of surgery at Yale Medical school will present paper on Recent Advances in Thoracic Surgery"
 Two new members will be elected. They are: Dr. Leo L. Tylec, Medi- cal College of Virginia, 1885; anl Dr. Daniel O. Savers, Tufts Medical scheol, 1885. There will be reports of various committees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07

Unkind gossip was condemned last night by Rev. Matthew G. Madden in a sermon at the Mill Plain UEiOn church. He spoke on the subject, "When Hell and the GOSsiper Meet"
 There are always people, he said who delight in telling tales about their fellOw-men, and who have unworthy motives for many things they say. On the other hand, he said, everyone should welcome constructive criticism which is offered by a friend.
 A musical program was pre- sented by Waldo $. Newberry. pialist and Harmony Four.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
JEWISH VETERANS
 TO MEET TUESDAY
Fannick Post, Auxiliary Plan Bible Presentation
 to Mrs. Nellie LubOv

A regular meeting of David Fan nick Post, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, will be held at 8:15 o'clock tomorrow night at Roosevelt hall. Commander Rudolph Hennick will preside at the session.
 Plans will be completed for the program to be held jointly with the Auxiliary February "A. On that oc- casion, a bible will be presented by Mrs. Nellie Lubov, past state de- partment president.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the post will hold a meeting Wednesday night at 3:30 o'clock at Roosevelt hall. Mrs. Mollie Fidler will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Big State Offensive
 Against Mosquitoes
Government ApprOpriates Over One Million Dollars to
 Exterminate Pests in Connecticut; Other Projects

Washington, D. O., Feb. 7-Oficials of the United States Biological Survey of the Works Progress Ad- ministration, today notified Senator Lonergan CD Conn. that they had approved Connecticut projects cost ing $l,111,00O for mosquito control work throughout the state.
 The work will consist of ditching, draining, and pest control. Indivi- dual projects in the program will be submitted for final approval to Washington.
 Danbury, Connecticut, is under stood to have several such projects ready to be started, which would give employment to approximately
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
COP STOPS MAN IN
 SUICIDE ATTEMPT

An attempt of young man to commit suicide by jumping from the Bank street bridge into the Nauga- tuck river was halted yesterday nor ming at 1 o'clock. PatrcSS1an Joseph Cavanaugh brought the man to headquarters where he was held for questioning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
VaCatiOning

Bound for their annual vaca- tion stay, Carl D. Olson, vice. president and treasurer of the Waterbury Trust Company, and Frederick J. Dalton, of Judd and Puffer, sailed Saturday aboard the Carinthia for a cruise of Nassau B. w. I. They will be gone from the city for several weeks and are visiting Nassau for the first time. In recent years the Waterbury men have made trips to several of the islands in the West Indies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Will Admitted

The will of the late Mrs. Cath crime Schieffer, of Middlebury. filed in probate court here today, provides that her entire estate shall go to her husband, Jared. MT. Schieffer is also named exc cutor of the will.
 Mrs. Schieffer died Jan. 27. The will was drawn in May, 1921.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
FORMER LEADER
 TO VISIT ROME.
Rev. Vim. J. Duane, s. j., Known to Local Retreats
 ants, Arranges Trip

Of considerable interest to Water- bury members of the Mt. Manresa Retreatant Band is the news that this week celebrates the 1,0o0th re- treat at the famous Staten Island More than 50,00o men have participated in exercises al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-07
Full Weather Report

Boston, Feb. 7-OP) - Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island-Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Tuesday.
 husetts-Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Tuesday fair. Slight ly colder in the east portion.
 Connecticut - Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Tuesday fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14

Hartford, April 13-An appeal to industry not to place upon the shelf these men and women" who are over forty years old, was voiced here tonight by Major Leon- ard J. Maloney, director of the Connecticut Employment Service. Speaking over Radio Station VITO, Major Maloney opened a campaign under the auspices of the Employ ment Committee of the American Legion, Department of Connecticut, during which it is proposed to ac- quaint the state with the plight of these workers.
 Drawing upon his personal ex- perience as an employment official, Major Maloney cited 20 cases of men from one plant who had been laid off because of slack times. De- spite. service records varying from four to fifteen years in the same plant, only two of the twenty men were returned to work when the plant once more resumed activity. the re-hiring period covered ten months, Major Maloney reported.
 30 Per Cent Affected
 Going on to explain the magni- tude of the problem Major Ma loney said: "In the first place ap- proximately 30 per cent of our population would be affected if the employer adopted any hard and fast rule that no worker over 40 would be hired Such a policy would be short sighted indeed, for it is a matter of accepted statistics that the people between the ages of 40 and 50 in the United States, plus those dependent upon them for support, purchase and consume ap- proximately 50 per cent of our manufactured products. It is hard to believe, therefore, that any sound economic policy would dictate a program that would eliminate such large group of people from the ranks of purchases or more than the sheer necessities of life"
 Major Maloney pointed out that in the matter of lay-offs many em- ployers retained their old workers until the last, but that when re- hiring became the rule, those over 40 found themselves unwanted.
 He urged employers to change this trend saying
 "Let down your age barriers. Make the physical tests for each job as rigid as you will, but if the fellow Of 40 or 45 can pass them don't toll him he is too cld."
 Major Maloney cited the evidence uncovered in surveys made by sev-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
MOmantOW Council

Plans for the initiation ceremony to be held in Hartford on April 23 were made at a meeting of Mo- mantow council, Degree of Poca- hontas held last evening. Several local members will be initiated at the ceremonies held in honor of Harvey O. Burtnett of Harrisburg, Pa., great Incohonee and Mrs. Julia Brandon of Hartford, great Pocahontas. The local committee includes: Miss Gertrude E. M. Mc- Kegg, Mrs. Cathryn Johnson and Mrs. Hattie Thomas.
 An old hat party followed the meeting. Mrs. May Hall of Hart ford deputy grand Pocahontas and Mrs. Cophie Mcclure were judges and awarded prizes to Mrs. Lottie Peircey and Mrs. Margaret Emery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
Employers Find Older
 Worker More Reliable
Veteran Empoye More Faithful, Turns Out Better
 York; Declares Major Maloney in Radio Appeal

eral nationally known organizations, with substantial numbers of em- ployes.
 More Reliable
 "All these reports" he said, "show that the older worker is the more reliable, turns out the better work and holds his own in the volume of production with the younger per- son.
 T feel it necessary to point out, however, that the problem of the moment is not concerned with the older worker who is on the pay roll. Rather does it involve that splendid chap in his middle forties or early fifties whom you laid off several years ago and have not taken back. He can equal, if not excel, the young fellow who is now at his machine, bench, counter or desk"
 Subsequent talks in this series will be delivered by State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone; Le- zion State Commander James A. Weir; William J. Wilcox, secretary of the Meriden Manufacturers As- sociation and Francis H. Murphy, superintendent of the Belding- Hem ihway- -Corticelli company at Put nam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
cO-American

Two banquets were planned last night at a meeting of the Franco American club. One will be the banquet and entertainment of the State Federation of Franco-Amer- ican clubs April 24. The other was the banquet of the girls and mems bowling leagues, April 9.
 A committee consisting of Georgette LaBonne, Alice Veil- lette, R. Massicotte and w. Bro- deur was appointed to plan the bowling banquet.
 Alice Veillette and Emil La- chance have entered the mixed doubles in the French State league tournament in Hartford, April 24- May l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
New Society

A group of Italian American women have formed a new local society and plan an active series of programs. The new organiza- tion is to be known as the North Italian Women's society.
 Officers are: President, Mrs. Christine Terni; vice-president, Mrs. Pasquina Urbinelli; secre- tary, Miss Enis Bartolini; assist ant secretary, Miss Mafalda Cali; treasurer, Mrs. Lena Matelli; as- sistant treasurer, Miss Flora Bar tolini.
 The entertainment committee consists of Mrs. Ada Merluzzi, chairman; Miss Mary Baiocchi, Mrs. Angeline Ciarlone, Mrs. FL vira Pope and Mrs. Angeline Cari- sio. Miss Baiocchi and Mrs. Cari- sio were chosen guides.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
WH Call 42I21
FrdternQL Neus
COncOrdia

In preparation for the state saen- gerfest which will be held at Dan- bury, June 12, the Concordia Ladies' chorus rehearsed last night at Con- cordia hall. The Danbury event will consist of prize singing in the morn- ing and picnic at the fair grounds in the afternoon.
 A dance and entertainment will be given Saturday night at Concor- dia hall. Proceeds will be used for 6 radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
FUNERAL LAST NIGHT

West Hartford, Con-, April IA - (U.P) - Funeral services were held last night for Abraham Dobin, 62, who committed suicide earlier in the day by shooting himself in the head, according to the medical ex- aminer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
WinOna Rebekah

Initiation of class of seven new members was the main busi- ness of the meeting of Winona Rebekah lodge, held last evening at odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Mabel Bachmann presided. Preceding the meeting a supper was served. Preliminary arrangements were discussed for the annual state Rebekah assembly which is to be held in Willimantic on Tuesday and Wednesday. Reservations for transportation by bus are in charge of Mrs. Frank Bristol.