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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01
SUES LANDLORD
 FOR EVICTION
Defendant Allegedly Ad- ministers Beating After
 DispOssessing Tenant

Alleging that insult was added to injury when his landlord had him dispossessed and then beat him up, Mario Christella today appeared in the court of common pleas to testify in his $1,0O0 civil action against the landlord and landlady, Thomas and Catherine Genovese. Judge Edward J. Finn heard the evidence and reserved decision.
 Christella was a tenant in house at the corner of East Liberty and Mill streets, owned by the defend ants, September 15, 1886.
 On or about that date Christella had him evicted from the premises. While the eviction was being com pleted, it is alleged by the plaintiff, the defendant took him out into the back yard and assaulted him. Attorney A. Henry Weisman ap- peared for the plaintiff while Att torney Joseph c. Guilfoile defended.
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thoughtful act on the part of Chief Cavanaugh to arrange for this part of the funeral ceremony.
 Elks, 8 goodly delegation of the order, turned out as 8 mark of respect to the departed brother and supervisor of their property interest, but 1t was no more than Brother O'Donnell deserved. Pres ent were some we were glad to see; others who should have been there were absent no doubt for suf- ficient reason. Young Chris De- chent stayed out of work to attend; there's real loyalty for you.
 Knew Everyone
 But Bill O'Donnell was every thing to the success of Elkdom in Waterbury. For years or ever since the organization has been in com- mand of its present quarters in West Main street he had been the official steward. He met each and every visitor to the club house; he knew personally every member; he studied their character and makeup and knew us all from every point of view. It was sell dom he was ever wrong in his de- duction of us; own little peculiari- ties he knew, and even If we were irritable or touchy at times he was able to satisfy our little whims in a way that made us really feel better by our contact with him.
 It is no idle gesture to be stew ard of an institution like the Elks Club or any similar organization. You are at the beck and call of each member, and must at times swallow your own feelings please. But Bill O'Donnell seemed to know what was better for us than we did ourselves.
 It was this inspiring trait that endeared him to all of us. Kind and considerate he was never known to demur in whatever we requested. The wonder to many was how he was able to endure it all. Store workers say the public appreciates little; club members as a rule appreciate nothing, on the theory that a steward is the slave of the roaster.
 Brother O'Donnell was not a native of the city but the greater part of his life was spent here among us. When he first arrived from Middletown around 40 years ago, he secured employment with the Waterbury Clock Company. His foremen was the late Peter B. Reeves kindly soul whose inter- est in the young man was such that later he made him private in the fire department in the horse drawn apparatus days. MT. Reeves was a commissioner of safety at the time.
 Fire Fighter
 Bill served as fireman with older heads, first at the old Scovill Street Station, under the late Chief Heitman, then a captain. When Chief Heitman was trans ferred to Headquarters on Leaven- worth street he took O'Donnell with him. That was around 1905. There Bill, on account of his friendly ways. became close to the late Chief Samuel c. Snagg, and for a time drove Louey, the Chiefs fast chestnut gelding, with mark of less than three minutes. My, but how that animal could step in answering an alarm. Our memory is that Bill resigned. and then returned, only to resign again; from here he went to the Connec- ticut Light and Railway Company as trolley conductor. Then he went to the ElkS.
 Bill O'Donnell was possessed of a sympathetic heart. His extreme kindness to animals and birds was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01

TROOPS WITHDRAWN Paris, June 1-(UP)-The foreign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01
Elks' Fare1ueU Salute

Lodge 265 to Miss "BilI' O'Donnell, Late Steward-Deceased Knew All "Bis"-Keen Memory, Pleasant Personality Made Him Im-
 portant Asset to Club.
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mission to dispose of about 300 ob- solete books.
 On recommendation of the com- mittee on rules the following sec- ton was added to the official rules and regulations: Leave of absence for not more than 20 schools days in any calendar year shall be granted to principals and supervis- ors for any reason including per- sonal illness, without deduction of salary. This rule shall not cover absence because of any injury re- ceived in the course of employment which would entitle the employe to any compensation under the Work mems Compensation Act" Prior to the acceptance of this rule, principals and supervisors were governed by the same rule as regu- lar teachers. The latter now re- ceive during the most Of their ab- sence only the difference between their own pay and that of the sub- stitute. They receive full pay for the ten days following the first five days of absence, however.
 The names of Helene McAlenney Maloney and Filomena c. Sirica were added in that order to the waiting list. Both are former teach CTS in local schools.
 Application of Miss Gertrude Hartnett to have her name placed on the teachers waiting list was referred to the committee on teach CTS. Miss Hartnett informed the board that she was graduated from Crosby night high school in 1919, from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. r., in 1923, and Mechanics Insti- tute at Rochester. Her communi- cation informed the board that she thought her name had been added to the list in 1924, but that in 1927 she found it had not been.
 Miss Hartnett said she had been assured by the late Supt of Schools B. w. Tinker that her name would be placed on the list when she finished the courses mentioned. Dr. Condon refut l to comment on the question when it was referred to committee.
 School Activities
 The committee on School Activi- ties reports that permission has been granted to the ollowing:
 Crosby French club, use of the auditorium on Wednesday after noon, May 18th from to 5 for meeting.
 Crosby Home Economies club, use of the auditorium on Wednesday af- ternoon, June 9th for a meeting.
 Bunker Hill Parent Teachers As- sociation use of the Bunker Hill gym May 27th and June 10th rom 3:3O to 500 p. m. for moving pictures, the proceeds to be used for school purposes.
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co.,, to conduct safety campaign in public schools of Waterbury.
 John Brophy of Driggs school, to have an entertainment and sale of old books, the proceeds to be used for school purposes. Waterville and Fairmount Athle- tic clubs, use of the Sprague gym Friday evening, May 27th from 8 to 12 for a dance.
 Financial reports from Bishop Bunker Hill, Chase, Webster and Wilby high schools have been re- ceived and approved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01


 in former years 25 years of service were considered equivalent for re- tirement.
 In addition to being passed by the general assembly in 1925, the present rule was also incorporated into the Waterbury strong mayor charter which went into effect in 1881. "The charter rule is an exact copy of the bill passed by the General Assembly" said Dr. Condon. He said that the rule was also in the official rules oi the Board of Education which have been distributed to teachers.
 Board members were of the opinion that no other city in the state provides pensions for its teachers.
 There is the state pension fund however, to which all Connecticut teachers contribute and expect to benefit from. All cities in Conrec- ticut but New Haven are members by force. Dr. Condon presented statistics yesterday which show that the average benefits received from the state fund by teachers who work until they are about 70 years old are between SLIGO and $1 200. Local teachers also receive $500 from the city.
 No mention was made of the teachers 10 per cent pay cut at yesterdays meeting.
 Obsolete Books
 The board voted unanimously to dispose of obsolete books in all the schools by presenting them to missions. A communication was re- ceived from Rev. Joseph M. Griffin head of the Catholic Mission Aid society, stating that he would be glad to obtain such books for dis tribution to the missions. The sub- ject arose from a communication presented by Principal Anna Pagan of Slocum school, asking Tor per-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01

ofiice announced today that at the suggestion of the French and British governments the CzechoslCvak gov- ernment had proceeded with partial withdrawal of it's troops from ths German frontier, and also had de. mobilized a number of specialists from two army classes mobilized ou the eve of municipal elections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01

French Morocco exported over l. 300, 900 tons of phosphates last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01
BY A BROTHER ELK

The Elks said Goodbye" to their club steward Saturday morning, William J. ODonnell, who died few days earlier.
 His body was borne into the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception on the shoulders of six uniformed firemen, one or two of whom served with him when he was connected with the city fire department. Surely it was a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01

Committees for the arrange ment of the third annual spring dance of the Gents of the Hill will meet next Tuesday night at the Community house to effect complete plans. The event will be held Friday, June 10, at Waverly inn.
 Henry A. Hayden, IT,, is chair man of the committee, assisted by Robert Grady, William J. John- ston, Gene Ford, William Began, George Luddy, Robert German, Edward Curley, Frank Tehan, and Jack Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01
No Official Protest ! Filed On Wage Cut
90 Years of Service Required of Teachers for Pension
 Privilege Reports Dr. Condon

Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon ouieted all questions involving the teachers retirement rules here yesterday when he explained at meeting of the Board Education that there existed in Waterbury rule which provided retirement with pension for less than 3O years of service The rule in effect provides that teachers sha be eligible for retirement with pension $500
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01

annually after they have taught for 30 years. This rule has been in effect 13 years, being passed by the General Assembly with the approval of the Waterbury Teachers Associa- ton, July 13, 1925. It became effec- tive January 1, 1926.
 Passed In 1925
 Dr. Condon brought up the sub- Ject of retirments because of the recent aggravation and complaints from the teachers to the effect that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01
MADIGAN RESIGNS
 FROM LOCAL FIRM

Resignation of Carroll F. Madigan from his post as assistant treasurer of Laube Interstate, Inc, has been announced. The resignation is ef- fective today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01
LABOR PARTY AFTER STATE BALLOT PLACE

Bridgeport, June 1-(UP)-Certifi- cation was being made today of more than 1000 names on 8 petition of the labor party of Connecticut for place on the state ballot this fall.
 Devere Allen, Wilton, has been nominated for governor, and former state representative Jack c. Bergen for congress from the fourth district.
 The party actually is the left wing faction of the Socialist party, which two years ago opposed the right wing element headed by Mayor Jas per McLevy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-01

MT. Madigan plans to enter busi- ness for himself. He has been with Laube for the past 12 years, and prior to that was trafiic manager of the Randolph Cloves O., for many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-15

whispers the miles away-that's hog for hills
and heavy going, yet takes you as far as twenty
four miles gallon of gas. body that let's you
stretch and stretch and surrounds you with
jewel box beauty A reputation for dependability
that's been spread world wide by the tongues of
hundreds of thousands of Pontiac owner boosters.
ride that-wel, come in and try it! We dare you
to find it's equal in any car at any price!
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PUPIL GUIDANCE
PROGRAM URGED
Dr.. EeI|s Asserts District
Should Have Set up
Second to None.

Washington should have an educa-
tional guidance program in its sec
ondary schools that would be a model
for the rest Of the country, DR.. WAL
ter c. Eells of Stanford University
told the Guidance and Personnel AS
ISOLATION of the District at its 10th
anniversary luncheon meeting yester-
day at the Raleigh Hotel
DR.. Eells. who has been in WASH
ington during the last three years
aiding in a national cooperative
study of secondary schools. urged a
comprehensive study of what voca-
tional and education guidance service
is now provided in District junior and
senior high schools.
10000 Pupils Examined.
He described the results obtained
so far in the cooperative survey, in
which, he explained. 200 schools and
10000 pupils throughout the coun-
try were examined to determine the
important factors to be taken into
account in setting up standards for
guidance service. Parents and teach
ers also were asked for opinions as
to what extent educational guidance
was being utilized to aid the STU
dents.
"A great many of the parents classed
the vocational training and guidance
service their children were receiving
as very unsatisfactory" he said.
In this field. he said, the survey
showed Western schools rank nigh
est of all. with schools in the Middle
States. including the District Of Co.
lumbia. rated second. Schools of the
North Central and Northwest and the
South ranked in that order, accord
ing to the study.
History Is Traced.
Miss Helen Samuel. founder. organ
izer and first president of the asso-
citation. traced the organizations his
tory from its beginning in 1928. with
membership Of IS, to the present.
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The association now has more than
500 members, she said.

The association now has more than
500 members. she said.
Looking toward the future, Miss
Samuel said she hoped the association
will be ready by next fall to present
to officials Of the Districts public
school system well-defined pro-
gram Of guidance to be put into effect.
A scientific program of guidance UNI
der qualified leaders Is needed. she
said.
Mrs. Mildred Percy president OF the
association, said the maine detectives
OF the group have not yet been accom-
plished but that much progress has
been made Seven Of the fourteen
persons who joined with Miss Samuel
in organizing the association attend
ed the luncheon and were presented
by Mrs. Percy. They included Mrs.
Florence Cornell. Mrs. M. M. Gleason.
Miss Julia A. Kupfer. Mrs. Marga-
ret r. Merritt. Miss Myrtle E. Moore.
Mrs. Julia L. Robinson and Miss E. r..
Woodward.
The woodrow Wilson High School
Girls Trio. composed of Doris Little,
Loya Bryant and Martha Milburn, en-
tertained. Ruth Ferguson was ac-
companist and Mrs. Janet w. Tor
bert, director.
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Agriculture Extension and in boys
and girls Fourth Club work. He is
Joint author of three books on rural
subjects apd many Government bulle-
tins and papers. For the last 10 years
as member Of the National Commit
tee on Rural Scouting of the Boy
Scouts of America he has contributed
much to the development of scouting
among farm boys and in rural areas"
One Of last nights awards was made
posthumously to the family of the
late DR.. William T. Hornaday. distin-
guished zoologist of Stamford, Conn.
The others honored were Connie Mack,
manager Of the Phila delphia Athletics;
Thomas E. Wilson, Chicago: John A.
Stiles. Ottawa. Canada: Frank Cody.
Detroit, and Frank G. Hoover, Canton,
Ohio.
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a national or international character
outside the line of regular duty, either
directly to or independent of the Boy
Scouts of America.
Named by the council as reasons for
the presentation Of the award to Com
missioner Allen were: % Helped Sc
cure passage of new Juvenile Court
legislation; ,2) as chairman of the
Presidents committee of representa-
tives of governmental agencies CO.
operating in the organization and
operation of the first national jam
boree Of the Boy Scouts. he served as
the Presidents personal representative
and labored with unfailing enthusiasm
in the development of plans for the
lamboree, its operation and demobili-
cation; and go his personal interest
and services were large factor in the
success of this great event.
Pointing out that DR.. Smith has
been In Government service for more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-15
KAUFMAN ELECTED

Chosen President Of Second
Division Association.
Election of Israel Kaufman as
president Of the I'd Division Associa-
ton at the annual election in the
Colonial Hotel Friday night was an
nounced yesterday.
Other new officers are Matthew
Angevine. vice president; Acors R.
Thompson. secretary-treasurer, and
Lewis A. McCrae. sergeant at arms.
The association will hold its an
nual memorial services at the I'd Di-
vision Monument. Constitution avenue.
east Of Seventeenth street NV, at
2:30 pm. May 80.
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Summer weight. Sizes
10 to u. Buy and
save plenty.
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MAYFLOWER VOTE SET

Service workers Of the MayfloWer
Hotel will ballot Tuesday under the
auspices of the National Labor Rela-
tons Board to decide if they are to be
represented in negotiations with the
hosiery by the Hotel and Restaurant
Employees International Alliance
There are $50 employees to be polled,
and because Of the task this involves
the board has taken over a storeroom
at 1913 Seventeenth street NV. in
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than 40 years, Is
years Of which he
spent as chief of
the Division of
Cooperative Az
riculture Exten-
sion and for the
last six years in
his present capac-
ity. the citation
read:
In this work
he has helped
to prom o t e a
philosophy, devel-
op ideals and set
6 I a n d ar d S in
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honored last night
by award Of the
Silver B II IA | o
by the National
Council of the
Boy Scouts of
America at the
closing Of the
councils 28th an
nual meeting at
Cleveland, Ohio.
T h e a W a r d,
which Is for dis
tinguished service
to boyhood," IS
rendered on the
b a sis of note
nrAnAAn aA--s II
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1taly's Shipping Bid.

When the government of South
Africa drops its subsidy to Italian
liners next year. Italy will supply the
deficiency and try to increase its busi-
ness In South Africa.
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THAT'S WHAT THEY exclaim the very first time
they experience the marvels of Safety Shift'-the
history making, driving feature that Pontiac
over again as they 60 on to discover what Pontiac
is and has and does! big, gorgeous, eye-stopping
beauty priced right down with the lowest, yet
crammed with the very things that most people
hold close to their hearts: An engine that literally
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SILVER BUFFALO
| GIVEN TO EIGHT
Commissioner Allen and DR..
Clarence B. Smith Are
Honored.

Commissioner George E. Allen and
DR.. Clarence B. Smith, assistant direc-
tor OF the Federal Agriculture Exten-
sion Service, were among eight men
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stead Of registering the vote at its
Offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-16
Methodist Society
IEntertains
Baptist Ladies

"GlimpSes Into the Lives of Wom-
en- of Other Countries" was the sub
ject of the talk given by Rev. Floyd
G. Johnson at the Methodist Mis-
sionary Society's reciprocity meeting,
Tuesday in the social hall.
Special guests at the meeting were
the members of the Baptist mis-
sionary society.
Rev. Johnson's talk was in the
form of a travelogue and he dis
cussed the countries bordering on
the Mediterranean Sea including the
islands of Malta and Sicily.
Mrs. w. w. McEuen read the de-
votional and chose Going With
Prayer" as her subject She read
the first six verses of Matthew
from the Scripture.
Special music was presented by a
trio consisting of Alene McCristy,
Tonne Sue McChristy and Bar
bara Hatch. They sang "Giannina
Mia, THE Old Refrain, and
Cant You Hear Me Calling Caro-
line.
Red and white sweet peas were
arranged for the centerpiece for the
refreshment table, bordered with
long red tapers. The Valentine
motif was carried out in the re-
freshment as we'll as the decora-
tionS.
Mrs. Gertrude E. Teeple and Mrs.
Harold Doty poured.
Hostesses for the day were Mrs.
M. j. Dowd, Mrs. Ray jerks, and
Mrs. Guy A. Weakley.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-16

Final arrangements have been
made for the Nathan Milstein con-
cert to be held at 8 pm. Monday,
Feb. 81 in the Wilson school au-
ditorium.
Members of the Music Teachers
association and the Wilson Parent
Teachers association, sponsors of
the series believe that the famous
Russian violinist will present an
excellent concert for the conclu-
sion of this exceptionally splendid
musical series.
Milstein's most intimate friends
date back to his childhood days in
Russia when three young boys
played games. made music and
started their careers together
The other two boys were Vladimir
Horowitz, the pianist and Gregor
Piatigorsky, the celliSt.
Music lovers will remember Gre
gor Piatigorsky as the cellist who
presented an excellent concert in
Ell Centro in the 1867 series
sponsored by the Music Teachers
Milstein's first tour in Russia
was a series of joint recitals with
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-16

Nothing less than Swedish Smor-
gasbord will be featured at the
Women's Ten Thousand club In
ternational relations meeting to be
held at 2 pm. Thursday at the
club.
An excellent speaker. Mrs. Paul
ReiSs, will give complete outline
of the workings of the Scandana-
Wan governments as she under
stands them. The speaker has lived
in Sweden for many years and
she will explain the governmental
experiment now being conducted
in that country.
Mrs. Reiss, student of interna-
tional relations, has travelled eX-
tensiyely throughout Europe and
the Orient and has made an intel
ligent study of the governments
and customs of the countries she
has visited.
Mrs. p. N Van Slyck, chairman
of the tea committee, has made
elaborate arrangements to present
an especially nice and novel tea.
The Smorgasbord will be featured
with the refreshments placed on
the long tables as is the custom in
Sweden and the other Scandana-
Wan countries.
Adding a bit of the Nordic atmo-
sphere the hoStesses will be dress
ed in the native costumes of the
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-16
P.-T.A. Groups
Will Meet

The spirit of the gay 90's will
be carried out at the Parent-Teach-
ers' association meeting to be held
at pm Friday. at the Wilson
school.
The hostessc3 will be dressed in
costumes of the times. A musical
program, featuring music that was
popular during the late 1300s Will
be presented.
A special tap dance by pupils of
Washington school will lend a mod
ern note to the program.
Mrs. E. S. Bowling will be IN
charge of the tea.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-16

James T. Porter, Well-known
sculptor, will be the guest speaker
at the Junior Ten Thousand club
meeting to be held at 7:30 pm.
Thursday at the club.
Porter will open the program at
8 pm. and he will explain his
works and the works of Alfred r.
Mitchell. artist. Exhibits of the
works of both these men will be
shown at the meeting.
Mitchell, who was also scheduled
to speak, has been taken i'll with
pneumonia and will be unable to
attend.
Porter is a pupil of Robert Ait
ken AMI a member of the Ameri-
can Sculptors League of New York
and the Fine Arts society of San
Diego. Mitchell studied undef
Maurice Braun and at the Academy
of Fine Arts in Philadelphia He