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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
State Commissioner
 Grace Scheduled To
 Address Gathering
Exhibition of Work Accomplished During Past Year Arranged -WOmen's A. A. to Present Sports
 Program, Sponsor Tea Party

Eleanor Mackinnon, Grade 2, Vance school; demonstration, Greek Life and Story" Miss Ellen Murnane, Grade 6, Stanley school; Modern Methods of Improving Speech" Dr. M. Agnella Gum; demonstration, Speech Recording and Choral Speaking" Mrs. A. Elizabeth Am derson, Grades and 5, Camp school.
 Secondary Division in DemonStra-
 ton Room
 Presiding, Dr. S. w. Price. Trends in: Business Education, Frank Ash; Industrial Arts Education, Ray mond Phipps; Social Science Edu- cation, Dr. Jesse Johnson; Science Education, Ora Underhill; Mathe- matics Education, Kenneth Fuller; English Education, Dr. Herbert Fowler.
 Round Table Conferences II A. M.
 Primary group s1 music room, Miss Mildred BarTowS, leader; ir- termediate group in library, Miss Anne Murnane, leader; secondary English and Social Studies in dem- onstration room, Dr. Herbert Fowler, Dr. Jesse Johnson, leaders; Mathe- matics and Science in science lec- ture room, Miss Margaret Weeber, Charles Pratt, leaders; Industrial Arts group in room g, Raymond Phipps, leader; Business Education group in room 5, Frank Ash, leader.
 Individual conferences and ex- hibits 12. Luncheon, Marcus White hall 12:45 p. m. Sports program 2 p. m. Gymnasium and playfields sponsored by Women's Athletic as- sociation. Tea p. m., Marcus White hall, sponsored by Womens Ath- letic association.
 Six Waterbury teachers planned to attend the meeting of the rep resentative assembly of the Connec- ticut State Teachers association in Hartford today. The group includes Miss Daisy Lord, Mis- Mary K. Fin nan, James E. Moran, William Moran Miss Mary Kennedy and Miss Anna E. M. Dwyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

In the action of Clara M. Kelley against Henry M. Kelley, alimony pending action and an allowance to prosecute will be sought. Applica- ton has been filed to have the &C., tion of Susan Coviello Sileo against Louis Sileo placed on the uncon- tested list.
 Time Extension
 Daniel L. Lawlor has filed appli- cation for an extension of time for perfecting an appeal from the re- vocation of his liquor license by the liquor control commission.
 An allowance to defend will be sought by Dorothy Kern who is be- ing sued for divorce by Lawrence F. Kern. Judge McEvoy will consider an application to refer the Anna A.. Korner appeal from probate to a state referee.
 He will also consider the applica- tion to have the divorce action of Josephine Sambuco Pavone against Domenic Pavone placed on the un- contested list. The application of oGdll1Cy ". 1OIllll1lShl TUT d Cl1d11SC of name is also slated for hear ing.
 An allowance to defend and al- imony pending trial will be sought in the case of Joseph R. LeDuc against Della LeDuc. Similar pleas in the case of Ernest J. Crockett against Mary A. Crockett are on the docket.
 An allowance to prosecute will be asked by Helen E. Lango for her divorce suit against James F. Lango
 Hearings Slated
 The following foreclosure actions are also slated for hearing:
 Waterbury Savings Bank against Amelia Gustaferri and others; Wa terbury Savings Bank against Pat rick H. Gribbons and ollers; Wa terbury Savings Bank against John WaidoloWsky and others; Water bury Savings Bank against Clar- ence J. Hoey and others; Cornelia L. Abrams against William F. Fruir and others.
 Another short calendar session is slated for December 19 at 10 o'clock with Judge Earnest c. Simpson pre- siding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
2 FIREMEN HURT
 IN BAD BLAZE

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 10 - (U. P.) - Two firemen were injured in a spectacular general-alarm fire which destroyed the Lally Column Company plant and threatened sev- eral other buildings in a congested industrial area early today. Damage was estimated at $75,00.O Nearby Boston and Albany Rail- road tracks handicapped Cambridge and Somerville firemen in bringing apparatus near the flaming four story wooden structure.
 The blaze started on the third floor of the building, rapidly en- veloping the entire structure. A large section of the front wall col lapsed.
 Fireman James Cook suffered foot injuries, and Engineman Leo Diehl, face injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

CTS and Citizens league.
 The Hartford Board of Fire Commissioners on Wednesday voted 31 promotions, the greatest number in the departments his- tory. The promotions followed 8 number of recent retirements of veteran firemen by the board. The Hartford board named seven cap tains, seven lieutenants, and made a number of other advances. It was only last spring that there was a similar shake-up in the Waterbury fire department.
 In Hartford, prior to the latest list of promotions, three promo tions to the rank of assistant chief and four promotions to the rank of deputy chief were made.
 Fire costs in Hartford should be reduced, says Elias Starquist, president of the Property Owners, Taxpayers and Citizens League, and has called on the board of finance to make reductions in the fire department budget for 1899. The per capita cost of the fire de- partment in Hartford, he said, is too high.
 This is the same argument that was advanced here by the Grif- fenhagen Investigators. In Hart ford Mayor Thomas Spellacy an- swered it by pointing to reduc- tions made in fire insurance rates, accomplished through the work of an efficient and properly manned fire force.
 Waterbury firemen, however, can get some consolation out of knowing that firemen in other cities as well as here have their troubles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
KENNEDY LEAVES
 ON QUEEN MARY

London, Dec. 10-CUP)-Joseph P. Kennedy, American ambassador left for the United States today to spend Christmas at home and to acquaint officials at Washington with latest developments in the European situation.
 With Kennedy on the liner Queen Mary were Stanley Bruce, high commissioner in London for Aus tralia, and F. l.. McDougall, Australian government economic adviser, who intend to seek at Washington the possibility of an Australia United States tra d e agreement.
 Bruce intends also to discuss the Pacific situation. Before he sailed he had several talks with Kennedy. Bruce will continue on to Australia via the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

A discussion of education prob- lens, an exhibition of work in the various departments and an op- portunity for teachers in service to consult with faculty members as individuals or in small groups, featured the opening of the educa- tional conference at Teachers Col lege of Connecticut in New Britain this morning.
 The Women's Athletic association, following luncheon at Marcus White Hall this noon, will sponsor sports program and tea for members att tending the conference and for wo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
COCCINS TO HEAD HOLY NAME GROUP
Present Executive Without Opposition in Annual
 Elections Tomorrow
Washington Hill

President Edward Goggins of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety will be reelected to office at the annual meeting of the society tomorrow night in the parish hall. Other officers nominated for posts at the last meeting will also be elected.
 The society will receive commit nion in a body at the 7:30 o'clock mass tomorrow morning.
 Other offices to be voted on are as follows: For president, Jo- seph Scully and Dennis Phelan; re- cording secretary, Joseph Donahue;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
.JEWRY IN STATE
 MEETING SUNDAY
Large Waterbury Delega-. ton Will GO to New
 Haven Tomorrow

A large delegation from Water bury Jewry among the 400 delegates representing nineteen Jew-5 ish communities in the state of Con- necticut will hold its second am nual convention Sunday, December II, 193S, at the ball room of the Hotel Taft under the auspices of the Connecticut division of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
Educational Conferences Today In New Britain Hartfort
Uncontested Divorce
 Cases Pending Here
Five Listed for Short Calendar Session in Superior
 Court MOnday-FOreClOsure Actions Also Slated

Five uncontested divorces will be sought at short calendar superior court session Monday morning at 10 o'clock The session will represent the first superior court
 civil court business conducted here since the start of the Waterbury conspiracy trial The actions John Bru nei against Anna Landis Brunelli; John Joseph ODea against Anna Staneski ODea; Bartlett Peck against Martha Susan Young Lord Peck; Olive ODea against Edwin L. Grffen Miller against Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
OLD WELL HOLDS GASOLINE

Ukiah, Cal.-(UP)-Probably the worlds only gasoline well has been discovered here. Workers raxing an old service station came upon a walled water well which contained about 100 gallons of gosoline. It had presumably leaked in from tht pumps and was preserved in the airtight condition of the well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
Basketball

The Reymond Hillies dropped a 28-19 game to the Boldwin Props at the Community House last night and the Welles downed the Tribunes by the same score. The nets have been removed from the playing sur face, much to the satisfaction Of all concerned. Mondays schedule shows the Tribunes against the Robins and the Gents against the HillieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
Testimonial Tonight

MT. and Mrs. James J. Gladney will be honored tonight at a tes- timonial party in the Washington Park Community House, rendered by the Community Club, of which MT. Gladney is vice-president.
 The couple was married Thanks giving day. Mrs. Gladney is the former Carolyn Pomponio. A large number of members of the Com munity Club have made arrange mentS to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

financial secretary, Henry A. Hay den, Jr.; treasurer, William Derwin; marshal, James Cusick; banner bearer, Dennis Tehan; and chaplain ev. David M. O'Keefe.
 A record number of members is expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

The South American fiat-headed catfish carries its eggs on it's storn- ach. Cup-shaped cells on the stom- ach pick up and hold the eggs after they have been laid on the bed of the river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
SONS OF MATAUCHA
 HOLDING REUNION

A two-day reunion of the Sons of Mataucha, honorary society of the Waterbury YM.CA., was plan ned last night at meeting in the Central Y. A dinner will be held the night of December 28, and the following day group of about 60 boys will go to the camp at Smiths pond for an outing.
 William Webster is chairman of arrangements. Committee chairmen and their assistants are: banquet, Jack Hoffman, with Robert Belfit, Ted Shove, Don Traurig and Robert Negreria; entertainment, Thomas Donahue, with Clark Chapman, William Bormolini, Fred Dauch and James Ahern; accommodations, Jef- ferson Smith, with Benjamin Coe, Fred Chase and Jack Cook.
 Calvin J. Martin, camp director, will be in general charge.
 British schools supply milk to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

The ptarmiban, a bird that turns white in winter, blends so perfectly with the snow that its shadow is visible at a greater distance than the bird itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
HAMBURGER OUT
 OF GERMANY

Sydney, Australia - (UP) - With Germany experiencing a food shortage, Australians will never be able to understand why the Nazis allowed two refugees to seeg em- igration here. One was named Hamburger and the "other Frank furter. They arrived on the same ship.
 Russia reports its 1898 grain har- vest broke all records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

Thomas E. Larke begins his duties this week as assistant man. ager in the Waterbury office of the Southern New England Tele- phone company. First engaged as a public telephone representative in New Haven, MT. Larke comes to the Waterbury area with a background of more than 10 years experience with the telephone company. Recently he has been commercial representative in the company's Stamford office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10

British schools supply milk to 2,500,000 children: those who can afford it pay a halfpenny for the milk, others receiving it free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

tion were received froom several persons, one of them being William M. Harris, executive secretary of the Lincoln House association.
 Three proposals for amendments to the present merit system law were tabled at the meeting. Horace D. Taft, of Watertown, association president, predicted that the merit system will continue to forge ahead when Gov.-elect Raymond Baldwin takes oce.
 Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridge port expressed himself as heartily in favor of the recommendation, stat ing the operation of the system must be divorced entirely from those in control of the political party and government which hap pens to be in power.
 T believe the merit system will give the American people the best opportunity to benefit from the vast experience ofe ffective government" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
BUSINESS PACE
 HERE PLEASING
Merchants Claim Christ mas Shopping Better
 Than Anticipated

Early Christmas business in Wa terbury has been somewhat better than expectaed despite adverse weather conditions, according to Secretary Frank Green of the local Chamber of Commerce. Merchants he said, have been pleased with the volume of trade thus far and are prepared for heavy business in the remaining days before Christmas.
 The snow storms of the last week of November kept at home many persons who would otherwise have gone on shopping trips. The snow resulted, however, in brisk trade for many stores, especially those deal- ing in such articles as rubbers overshoes, gloves, automobile tire chains, anti-freeze and the like.
 Then, early this week, heavy rains fell steadily, again keeping many would-be shoppers at home. How ever, Mir. Green says, business has maintained g steady pace in spite ot these obstacles.
 The heaviest of the Christmas business is yet to come, of course and merchants have large stocks of merchandise on hand. Extra sales people have been hired by the down. town stores to attend to the large numbers of customers.
 Stores will be open till g o'clock tomorrow night and Saturday night of this week, and Thursday and Sat- urdlay night of next week. During the week before Christmas, stores will be open each night till g o'clock
 Colored lights strung through the business section give holiday air, and many stores have special out side and window displays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
CITY MENTIONED
 ! IN MERIT DRIVE
Determined Campaign Is Planned to Interest Local
 Voters in System

x Establishment of a merit system in Waterbury, New Haven and New Britain was voted by delegates of state civic organizations and the executive council of the Connecti- cut Merit System association at a meeting in New Haven last night, The meeting also voted in favor of as united front" by all supporter of the merit system during the 1899 session of the staet General As- sernbly at Hartford.
 Edward H. Davis, of this city, an- nounced plans for adopting the merit system in the four citeis. "A determined drive" he said, would be begun in these cities within the next month.
 Laurence c. Smith, executive sec- retary of the staet association, also stated that the drive will begin within the next month.
 Letters approving recommenda- tions of the Merit system assoeia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
TAYLOR
 SAVES ACTRESS

Hollywood, Dec. 7--(UP)-A stu dio had a fine spontaneous film to- day of Robert Taylor rescuing his leading lady western style by plucking her off the back of a Jumping horse, but couldn't use it..
 Taylor galloped his steed and snatched Florence Rice from dang CT when her saddle strap loosened in a scene where the mounts jump a barrier. She was sliding under the horses feet.
 The script for the picture, Stand up and Fight" calls for Miss Rice to outride Taylor while his steed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
HARVARD YOUTH
 STILL MISSING

New York, Dec. 7-CUP)-Joseph G. Myerson said in a statement to- day that he has not heard from his son, Robert, Harvard university student missing since Thursday, but expressed belief that the 18-year- old boy would be able to establish himself without my help"
 Young Myerson left school pre- sumably to seek work.
 T have every confidence that he is all right" Myerson said. Rob ert is a boy who will stick it out and not permit himself to become discouraged"
 Myerson said the youth "has done nothing that need shame or embarrass him."
 Tt is not my desire that the boy be apprehended," Myerson said, but his continued silence will natural ly give his family some concern"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

A family in which six brothers and sisters are receiving old age pensions has been found in Wales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
AVIGLIANESE PLAN
 CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Aviglianese Athletic club is planning a special Christmas party for children. Each member has been asked to bring two youngsters to the party, which will be staged in the organizations rooms, 199 Hill street, at a date to be announced later.
 The program arranged includes singing of Christmas carols, motion pictures, amateur contest featuring the young guests and games. Toys will be presented by Santa Claus and refreshments will be served.
 About 600 youngsters are expected to attend the festivities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
ROOSEVELT DOES
 GIVE TO CHURCHES

HolIister, cal, Dec. 7--(UP)- James Roosevelt. eldest son of the president, said today that he con- tributes to the support of his and other churches, but he does not make deductions for such contribu- tiSns in his income tax returns.
 His assertion was in reply to statement yesterday by Rev. How ard Stone Anderson before the House Unamerican committee at Washington. That Roosevelt's in- come reports for several years" showed no financial help to church. He said Roosevelt thus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
NEW POLICE BARRACKS

Hartford, Conn, December T. - CUP) - Sergeant Roy B. Pettingill, East Hompton, today took over command of the new state police barrack at Colchester, headquarters announced here.
 Pettingill was transferred from the Hartford barracks. His new title, for the time being. was acting commanding officer of the new bar racks.
 Twenty-seven new state police men, who recently completed train- ing courses, were assigned to the Colchester division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
PRESIDENT AGAIN

Hartford, Conn, December = (UP) = Louis G. Tolles, Southing- ton, today held the presidency ot the Connecticut Rural Roads Irn- provement Association, Inc, for a second term.
 He was reelected at meeting ot the group late yesterday. Named with him were Robert c. Mitchell, Southbury, vice-president; William L. Higgins, South Coventry, secre- tary; and A. Ward Spalding, Suf- field, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Use Genuine BAYER Aspirin tho Moment Your Cold Starts

The simple way pictured above Ofte1 brings amazingly fast relief from discomfort and sore throat accompanying colds.
 Try it. Then - see Uour doctor. He probably will tell you to con- tinus with Bayer Aspirin because it acts so fast to relieve discomforts of cold. And to reduce fever.
 .Tiis simple way, backed by scieptific authority, has largely sup planted the use of strong medicines in easing cold symptoms. Perhaps the easiest, most effective way yet discovered. But make sure you get genuine BAYER ~
 Aspirin. ~ /A
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
SIMPLE WAY TO WED

Shelton, Conn, December 2. -
 UP) When Andrew Bosak, 45, applied for citizenship papers, au- thorities discovered he married Jennie Parfionow in 1930 simply " applying for marriage license.
 Boask said no ceremony was per- formed because they didn't think it was necessary = that the license was sufficient.
 Deputy Judge Ralph c. Booth per- fgormed ceremony late yesterday afternoon the judge of probate had waived the five-day law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
CHIMNEY FIRE

A chimney fire at the Finkle home, of Chase Parkway, was ex- tinguished by firemen at noon to- day. There was little damage.
 Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion directed firemen of Engine and the booster engine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Church Unity Group
 Will Meet ToEncseoM

The monthly meeting of the church unity group of the Council of Churches will meet at the First Baptist church at 7:3O tomorrow night. The discussion leader will be Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist church. The meeting will be open to the public
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
NEW ROMANTIC TEAM

Madeleine Carroll, Hollywnod's most beautiful blonde, has Fred MacMurray for her leading man in Cafe Society" her next picture for Paramount.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

set a bad example. Such practice, he said, weakened the spiritual in- stitutions and thus weakened Amer lea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

Dalks, so the thrill film was thrown away and they did it over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

Ambulance drivers in Manchester, England, have covered 2,50000 miles in five years without an &C., cident.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
ALBION
BY Alice Cant

Frances watson, Fort Wayne.
Ind. Is in Albion for an Indefinite
stay She Is living at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Body, West
Erie street.
Florence Late was crowned queen
OF the singing rally held at Bethel
Baptist church last Sunday even
ing.
The Harris family OF Benton
Harbor were guests ~ the Rev. and
Mrs. Z. l. Perkins, Sunday.
A program WAS rendcl,d at Beth
ell church Saturday night under the
auspices Of the church OF God. The
Evangelist quartette, Detroit. we're
on the program.
Willie Whitehead was home sun
day on a visit from Ann Arbor.
Albion high school football
eleven. with Eddie Oliver pacing
the way. defeated Coldwater 1900
Saturday. Three times Oliver plcw-
cd through the Coldwater line for
touchdowns. Whenever Eddie has
the ball he looks like streak OF
lightning from heaven. other COL
ored boys who played In the game
are Parker, Union, Scott. Howard
and Dixon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
Pension Amendment
Endorsed By The
Hamtramck Police

On November s, the citizens OF
Hamtramcyk will 20 to the polls
to vote on several urgent issues.
One will be the new Pension
Amendment. which provides for the
officers and firemen TO contribute
five per cent OF their annual sal
aries toward the pension, as a
means of reducing the burden OF
the taxpayers OF the city.
The Hamtramck Colored Police
Club is acting as a committee 10
inform the public OF the Importance
OF voting yes" on this charter
Amendment No. /.
The same club also goes on re-
cord as endorsing the Bond issues
which propose that new city hall
and city auditorium be built.
For their own protection. citizens
are urged to vote yes on these
two charter amendments on Nov
'ember S.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
Second Diggs Meet
Receives Support

fContinued from Page
operate with the program of ne
National Association for 'he I'd.
vancement q Colored People
Housing. the need OF Negroes III
the national guard. aud the wPA
projects were other subjects dis
cussed Archibald Hendersor
World war veteran was selected as
chairman Of HE subcommittee 81
national guard campaign
Mrs Bonnie smith thc Res
Charles Hill and ATTORNEY Francis
NJ Dent We're picked as a subcou-
mitiee to oppose racial barriers y,
civil service Merrill Work, after
telling The need OF low-coSi housius
for 50v,000 families was pui on a
committee with Louis &. Bloun'
and Mr. Green o. the stuier's
union
Senator Digs told ~ Ne vHotf,
10 amend the state constitution
and the senatorial repor which
was made recently.
The various subconlmiiic es Ill
report November Is, aud their re
concentrations will be i;s,ribut
10 the various organizations
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29

Miss l.. Laney has returned home
after brief stay. She returns to
her work as teacher and beautician
In North Carolina.