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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
POTATO GROWERS
 WILL TAKE TOUR
State Event Set for July l8-Rain Will Cancel
 Trip a Day

Storrs. Conn, July 1.-The annual potato tour of the Connecticut Vegetable Growers Association has been set for July Is, to be post poned one day in case of rain. The tour will be. under the direction of Prof. A. E. Wilkinson of the Ex- tension Service of Connecticut StaE college.
 The first stop will be at l:30 D. m., at the farm of Harry Liebman in Ellington. MT. Liebman has 200 acres of potatoes and is carrying on soil erosion demonstration with the U. s. Department of Agricul- ture. The second stop will be at the farm of Heller and Lavitt at Ellington Center, growers of l20 acres of potatoes. Other visits will include the farms of B. r. Pin- ney & Sons, Somers, Paul Lavitt at Somers, T. J. Hurlburt, Somers, Ray Howard Somersville and Nathan Millers farm in Somersvillc and Enfield.
 Prof. Wilkinson says the potato district to be covered in this tour compares favorably with any po- ] tato section of the United States :! in efficiency of production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
COPPER CITY MAN
 GETS NAVAL CROSS
Government HonOrs Off, ficers and Crew of Gun-
 boat Panay for Heroism

Washington, July 1-CUP)-The United States government honored the officers and crew of the gunboat Panay today for heroism during a Japanese bombing which sent it to the bottom of the Yangtse river last December.
 Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson sent letter of apprecia- ton to Lieut. Commander James J. Hughes, Washington, D. C., who is now undergoing treatment at the naval hospital, San Diego, Calf. A Navy cross was awarded posthu- mously to Edgar William George Hulsebus, Canton, Mo, coxsWain, who remained at his post operating a machine gun against the attack ing planes until he was carried from the ship, fatally wounded.
 Two officers also were awarded the Navy cross. Lieut.. Arthur F.. An- ders, Weimar, Tex. who continued to direct the Panay's machine gun battery fire despite severe injuries, and Lieut.. Clark M. Glazier, Ingo- mar. Pa, a med Il officer whose skill was credited with preventing additional fatalities.
 Enlisted men awarded the Navy cross included:
 Machinist's Mate Alex Kozak. An sonia, Conn; Coxswain Maurice David Rider, Southampton, Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
JUDGEMENT OF $l89
 RECORDED TODAY
Action Brought Following Auto Crash Plaintiff Neg
 ligent Court Finds

Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas today hand ed down a judgment of $18968 and costs in favor of Fred Dase, whc was recently sued by Anna P, Pendy The judge decided the issues of the case in favor of the defendant on the plaintiffs com- plaint, and also for the defendant on the cross complaint.
 The civil action arose from a col lision involving automobiles owned by both principals in the suit. Judge Finn hold that Anna P. Pendy, the plaintiff in the original action, was negligent. He finds that the car of the defendant was dam aged to the extent of $l78.75, and taxes interest at $10.93 to make the total judgment $l89.68.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Firecracker Explodes In Young Girls Face
 Inflicting Injuries
Victim of Alleged Prank Narrowly Escape Loss of Eye; StOrekeeper Youngsters Arrested Charges
 Now Pending in Police Court

The near-loss of the sight of one eye by girl injured by fireworks sold and used illegally brought from Police Superintendent William J. Roach today a stern warning that the city anti-fireworks ordinance will be strictly enforced between now and Tuesday:
 Miss Laura Guerrero, IT, of 243 Bishop street, suffered severe eye injury when a firecracker thrown at her by three boys exploded near her face. She has been receiving special treatment from Dr. William E. Good, and the sight of the eye has been saved, but authorities said 1t was a narrow escape.
 Keeper Arrested
 The storekeeper who sold the fire crackers and the three youths who threw them were placed under ar- rest yesterday by Detective-Lieu- tenant Joseph Bendler
 The storekeeper, John Berardis, AT, of 98 Pearl street, was arraigned in city court today, while the three youths, all under 16, were presented in juvenile court. Judge Theobald E. Conway deferred sentence in all tases to July 8. Berardis pleaded guilty to charge of violating the anti-fireworks ordinance.
 Any merchant who sells fire works" declared Superintendent Roach, "is not only violating the law, but endangering life and eye sight of the people of the city. Such a person can expect no sympathy from the police. Explicit instruc- tions have been given to all mem- bers of the department to arrest all violators of the ordinance forbid ding fireworks"
 Risky Business
 Continuing, Superintendent Roach said: "The storekeeper who seeks to make 8 few cents by selling fire- works Is making a bad bargain. He faces arrest and a fine. Moreover, in case of any accident, he faces lawsuits brought by injured per- sons. We have outlawed fireworks in Waterbury, and we intend to en- force the ban against them."
 The injury to Miss Guerrera was the first one officially reported in the city since pre-Fourth of July celebrations began.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
BOOST STATE AS
 VACATION LAND
RecreatiOnal Booklets FOr= warded to All Parts of
 United States

Connecticut's advantages as a va cationland are being spread throughout the country by means of new recreational booklet, New England for Your Vacation" pub lished by the New England Coun- cil.
 In addition to the numerous photographs of scenic and historic spots in the Nutmeg State that ap- pear in the general picture section, an entire page is devoted exclu- sivcly to the recrcational facilities of Connecticut, wItn both photo- graphs and text. The pictures show Connecticut opportunities for yachting, canoeing, and salt water bathing, while the text describes the state and it's vacation attrac- tions in persuasive language by the State of Connecticut Publicity Commission. A coupon that may be sent directly to the commission to obtain the official 1888 booklet, Connecticut Invites You to Enjoy It's Hospitality" is also included on the Connecticut page, while Cover nor Cross name appears on the joint invitation from all the New England governors in the front of the book.
 Nearly 50 booklets that depict the rccreational advantages of various sections of Connecticut and that arc published by local and state or ganizations are also listed in the Councils booklet.
 Three hundred business firms, all members of the New England Council, have sent copies of this Council booklet to 17,000 of their business and personal friends who live outside New England, accom- panying the booklets with personal letters of invitation. Distribution outside New England is also being obtained through the usual chan nels of resort and travel bureaus. railroad and bus stations, cham bers of commerce and inquiries re- ceived by the Councils Boston office as result of it's national adver- Using and publicity campaigns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
HOnOred

More than 75 friends of David Brady, Jr., attended tcstimo- nial in his honor last night at Patsy Browns restaurant, 384 West Main street. MT. Brady is to be married to Miss Frances Dambrauskas, of North Main stret, at the Immaculate Concep- ton church Monday morning.
 Speakers included Timothy Connors, Francis Pugliese, George Dambrauskas. Xavier Dambraus- kas, David J. Brady, Sr., Edward Brady, Rocco Rinaldi, James Moore and John P. Brady.
 Entertainment was provided by Francis Patrick Sheehan and Ar chic Mitchell. Ray Fitzpatrick acted as toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
MAN DIES FROM
 BOAT TO DEATH
Suicide of Medford, Mass, Worker Disclosed When
 Vessel Docks

Boston, July 1-(UP)-Leaving notes disposing of his belongings, John H. Martis, 5l, Medford shoe worker, dived to his death from the stern of the s. s. New York in Long Island Sound last night, Eastern Steamship lines officials announced today.
 The suicide was disclosed when the steamer arrived here from New York this morning, an hour and a half behind schedule because of a futile search for the body.
 Last night, Martis had wired his sister, Miss Mary Martis of 90 Bab- cock street, Quincy, that he wouldw arrive this morning from New York, where he had found part-time em- ployment. The sister was on the dock awaiting him. She said he had been Respondent over failure to find steady work, and had nerve affliction.
 A fellow passenger, John Martin of New York city, apparently was the only witness to the death leap. He cried Ma noverboard" and Cap tain R. R. McDonough stopped the ship.
 During the fruitless search that enSued. the New York was aided by the s. s. Comet of the Colonial lines and the s. s. City of St. Louis of the Savannah line.
 Besides the sister. Martis leaves another sister and his mother, Mrs. Mae E. Martis of Quincy, and a wife an dtwo children in Medford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
NEW HAVEN NATIVE
 DIES AT CONCORD

Concord, Mass. July 1.-(UP). - Dr. Felix P. Chillingworth, 65, for l9 years professor of pharmacology and physiology at Tufts Medical School, died at his summer camp yesterday.
 A native of New Haven, Conn, he graduated from Yale Medical School in 1907, practiced in Con- necticut and taught at the Univer- sity of Kansas and Tulane Univer- sity before going to Tufts. During the World war he was head of a leper colony outside New Orleans.
 He leaves a wife and two sons, William of Rochester, N Y, and Philip of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Loses Bicycle,
 Suggests Plar,
Here's an idea!

Here's an idea!
 Young Furlan Primus of g Neville street had t:ie misfOr- tune to have his bicycle stolen.
 He carried his complaint to the police and they have prom ised to keep a sharp lookout for the wheel, but MT. Primus feels that it is hoping against hope these days to recover anything that has been stolen.
 He now proposes city or dinance or a state statute that all bicycles be registered with out costs to their youthful own CTS and a marked placed on them. In event of them being lost or stolen the police will have something definite to work on.
 Young Primu enters Leaven- worth high school in Septem- Der. He is 8 graduate of the Washington grammar school. He wants to protect other youngsters from losing their property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
FIREMEN WORKING
 ON NEW SCHEDULE
Extra Half Work to Favor Members of Day Shift;
 Notice Posted

Fire fighters of Waterbury today greeted with pleasure the issuance of new working hour schedules which are effective at once.
 The day shift henceforth will work from a. m. to 4:30 D. m. Standard time), while the night shift will op- crate from 5:30 p. m. to a. m. The fire department remains on standard time throughout the year.
 Until today's orders were issued by Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh, roll call had been ccNducted at a. m. and D. m. The new orders will grant the day shift leave of an ex- tra half hour each day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Settled !

The $l0,000 civil action of Helen O'Connor against l.. Suzoi Construction company of Meri- den was reported settled today when withdrawal papers were filed in the court of common pleas. The case was pending trial before a jury. No terms of the settlement were revealed.
 It was alleged by the woman that she was injured while crossing Willow street while it was under construction, Septem- Der 9, 1887. Her complaint stated that she was crossing at about 302 Willow street. A faulty board walk was blamed for the fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Tent Stolen

With summer in the air, some vacation minded thieves last night invaded the yard of Henry A. Duhamel and stole a tent. The tent, which was standing in the yard when the family retired, was missing this morning.
 Another theft reported to po- lice was that of a cash register containing single dollar bill from the Friday & Saturday meat market, 1867 South Main street.
 Detective Lieutenant William Foley investigated both thefts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
First Mass

Rev. Gerald J. Hutchinson, s. J., son of MT. and Mrs. James Hutchinson of IFS Hillside ave- nue, will sing his first solemn mass next Sunday, July 3, at St. Margarct's Church. Father Hutchinson was ordained to the priesthood on June 19. There will be a special musical program at the mass under the direction of Prof. John l.. Bonn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Police Changes

Bi-monthly changes of desk officers went into effect at police headquarters today.
 Lieut.. John Dunphy is on duty from 8 a. m. to p. m., and Sergt. Joseph Bagley from D. m. to midnight. Sergeants on the night platoon alternate on the midnight to 8 a. m. shift.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
NO NEED TO STEAL

Dedham, Mass. July l--(UP)- When he sent Arthur H. Schultz back to state prison for a house break committed 10 days after his release. Superior Judge Harold P. Williams remarked: Tn these days of the WPA, the Idea that man has to steal to live Is out the win- dow"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Dissolution

Voluntary dissolution papers for the Hamilton Hardware corpora ton, which at one time conducted business in this city, were filed to- day in superior court.
 The directors, James P. Healcy and James F. Healey, state that the corporation has no assets, no creditors and no debtors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
SPOTLIGH7ING - Brass City News
Fined SlO

Philip Garner of Southington, was fined $l0 and costs when ar raigned in Wolcott town court last night on a charge of breach of peace. Albert Goodell og 5l Morn ingside avenue, Waterbury charged with the same offense, was fined $5 and costs.
 Nolles on payment of costs were entered in the cases of Florence Dudley and Betty Farley, of Giles street, Waterbury. The two men and two women were arrested last week after an alleged disturbance on the Meriden road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Improved

Improvement Is reported in the condition of Dorothy Boucher, 4, of 51 Vine street, who was in- jured Wednesday when struck by an automobile operated by Albie Booth, former Yale athclcte of New Haven.
 X-rays failed to disclose any serious injuries. The girl, who po- lice said ran into the side of Booths car. suffered lacera- tion of the face and abraSions about the knees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
BODY IDENTIFIED

New London, Conn, July 1-(UP)- The body of man found floating in New London harbor last night was identified today as that of John Buskey, 45, Willimantic, missing since June 22 when he went on a fishing trip He leaves his widow and six chi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
NATION CELEBRATES

Montreal, July 1-(UP)-BusineSS was at standstill in the dominion today as the nation celebrated the Fist birthday of confederation Banks, stock exchanges, commodity markets and almost every other place of business were closed Only a few newspapers were published.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
DANCE ENSEMBLE
 STAGES CONCERT
Michael Mancini to Direct Fulton Park Program
 Tonight

Hundreds of music lovers are ex- pected to visit Fulton park this eve ming to hear the Waterbury Dance Ensemble, federal musical project No. l, in a public concert. The pro- gram will be presented from to g o'clock under the direction of Mi chael Mancini.
 The following program will be presented:
 Lustspiel ............K Keller Bella How Dja Like to Love Me ......
 ........ Burton Lane Dance of the Hours Larry Clinton Martha Larry Clinton Says My Heart .... Burton Lane BeWildered .......... Teddy Powel Oh Ma Ma ...........R Rudy Vallee The Killer Diller Benny Goodman Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa
 Properties surrounding the cot tage occupied by Anne Pathway near Stratford-on- Avon, England, have been presented to the Shakes peare Birthday Trust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
HURLEY TO HIRE
 300 NEW WORKERS

Hartford, Conn.,, July 1.-(UP) - State Public Works Director Robert A. Hurley was expected today to hire an additional 300 employees to assist in drafting plans for Con- necticut's $23,0O0000 institutional building program.
 Full approval for the state pro- gram came from the federal pub lie works administration yesterday
 Most of the new employees will be named immediately from merit sys- tenn lists, while others will be added on temporary and provisional basis.
 Hurley desired to have the entire building program under way by the first of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01

More than 1000 boys and young men have been arrested in Japan because they appear to have too much leisure without any useful means of employing It."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01

The colony of Rhode Island fitted out two sloops two days before the battle of Bunker Hill. These were the first armed American vessels commissioned by any public author ity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
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 ESTABLISHED 1883
UTABlisHED 1883

Hows a Fellow Going to Enjoy the Double Holiday Without a Palm Beach Suit at $5.95 up to $16.5O. In Prep Shop" - Second Floor -Sizes from 5 Years up to Young Mems Size 38.
 Polm Beach shorts $2.25, PoIm Beach sIocks $3.95.
 Gay. coIorfuI crew hats of sail cloth $l.45.
 White duck and fancy washable sIoeks $1.75.
 Holiday sports shoes $2.95. Nou- gotuek Keds $1.0O to $2.5O. Swim trunks and genuine "Wikies" $1.95 to $3.o5-o few swim suits 25 ond SO cents. Comp suits 95 cents. end wosho- bIe pIoy suits $1.39-3 for $4.00.
 Store Closed Monday
 July Fourth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01

Young horse mackerel swim be- meath the umbrellas of giant jelly fish for protection. The umbrellas shield them from birds above, and the stinging cells of the jellyfish ward off predacious fish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
"Shovuos" Feast of Weeks or Pentecost to Be Ob- served by Jewish
 People June 4.

Shovuos, the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost, will be observed by the Jewish people next week. The holiday begins Saturday evening (June N and is celebrated for two days by Orthodox Jews and for one day by Liberal Jews.
 Synagogues will be decked with greenery and flowers and the Ten Commandments will be read in the Synagogue Service. The greenery represents the spring harvest festival character of the Feast of Weeks while the reading of the Decalogue is in recognition of the fact that Shovuos is the season traditionally associated with the giving of the Torah or Teaching" on Mount Sinai.
 Shovuos which literally means weeks" takes its name from the fact that 1t is celebrated seven weeks after Passover. Creek speaking Jews more than two thousand years ago gave the holi- day the name "Pentecost" because of the fifty days counted from the second evening of Passover to the Shovuos festival.
 This holiday is one of the three pilgrim festivals" of the Bible. In ancient times, the Jews at this season brought their offer ings of first-fruits and of grain to the Temple in Jerusalem. The agricultural significance of the holiday is also seen in the reading of the Book of Ruth, with its idyl- lie scenes of husbandry and har- vesting, in the Synagogue on Sho- vuos. The Book of Ruth is notable for the universalistic message in it's story of the non-Jewess who became the ancestress of the be- loved figure of King David.
 When the Reform Synagogue introduced the rite of Conf1rma- tion for Jewish youth, Pentecost, by virtue of it's traditional associa- ton with the ancient revelation, was the day selected. Through an impressive public ceremony, young boys and girls having been taught the meaning of the Jewish faith and the duty of leading a reli- gious and moral life, confirm this faith as did their forefathers at Mount Sinai.
 The first confirmation service in America took place exactly nine ty years ago at Temple Emanu- Fl of New York City. The cere- mony is now widely practiced by conservative as well as reform congregations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
REPORTS SUBMITTED
 ON CIVIC THEATER

The annual meeting of the Civic Theatre of Waterbury was held last night at Davenport hall. William D. Makepeace was elected a new di- rector, and reelected were: Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher, Mrs. John s. P. Castle, William J. Pape and Ed ward H. Davis. All will serve a three year term. An increased membership was announced, 960 now subscribing. The largest at- tendance this season was at Pride and Prejudice. the very capable presentation of an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel.
 The Children's Theatre, directed by Miss Dorothy Mclaughlin, also had good year, the fifty-four members gave two one-act plays and one three-act play. At last nights meeting a one-act play was given. directed by Mrs. H. J. Stett- bacher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
GILBERT ST. MAN HELD FOR TRIAL
Alleged Wife Beater Flash- ed Gun in Domestic
 Disturbance

Alleged to have given his wife a terrific beating and threatened her with a gun while on probation on a serious court charge, Matthew Mela- cio, alias Migliacco, 35, of IT Gilbert street, was bound over to the June criminal term of superior court after a hearing before Judge John F. Mo- Grath in city court today. He is charged with assault and breach of the peace.
 Mrs. Melacio, testifying against her husband, exhibited a black eye which her husband allegedly infiict- ed Sunday. Her face and mouth were also cut, and she said she had many bruises about the body.
 The beating, she said, took place Sunday, and after pummeling her, her husband drew revolver and threatened to shoot her. She man. aged to get the gun away from him she said, and later threw out num- Der of bullets which she found in the house.
 Prosecutor Prank Healey informed the court that some months age Melacio was bound over to superior court on charge of indecent as- sault on young girl. Melacio, Inc said, is now on probation ill the su- perior court.
 Stating that it was case for tho higher court to handle, Judge Mo. Grath ordered Melacio bound over Bonds for his release were fixed a $1 ,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Etchings! Tattooing Chickens (Feathered Ones) Recommended in
 Anti Theft
 Campaign.

Poultrymen who have been lulled into a false sense of security in believing their flocks immune from thieves are advised by the State Department of Agriculture to take reasonable precautions to protect their property. The sim plest method developed to date is tattooing each bird so that if any are stolen, the police can easily identify them and bring the cul- prit to justice.
 The importance of tattooing birds, particularly before they are let out on range, is emphasized in a report from the State Police De- partment listing the complaints and the number of birds claimed to have been stolen. In 1885 there were ST complaints and it was al- legged 6,881 birds stolen. For the year ending December 3l, 1886 there were 61 complaints resulting in a claimed loss of 3.744 birds. During 1887 there were 69 com plaints and claimed losses of 3,443 birds. The large number of birds lost in 1885, according to the claims, shows that 5000 were talk en in one lot and 1000 in another theft.
 Out of the 187 complaints with the reported loss of 14,068 birds there were only three involving tattooed flocks and only a few birds were taken. While tattooing is not a guarantee against thefts, it is very evident, the department believes, that poultry thieves are inclined to stay away from tat tooed flocks, especially where several warning signs are posted around the property.
 The Connecticut program is part of New England wide ser vice sponsored in this state by the Connecticut Poultry Association with the assistance of the State Police Department, the Extension Service of the Connecticut State College and the State Department of Agriculture. Tattoo pliers, ink and a reflector sign easily visible at night and number registered with the above cooperating agen- cies are furnished to each poul- tryman purchasing tattoo out fit.
 Complete information may be secured from the several county agents, Charles H. Perasall. West Cheshire, Secretary of the Con- necticuJ Poultry Association, or by writing direct to the State Dep partment of Agriculture at Hart ford.