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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
Verein Convention
 To Open Tomorrow
Men Meet at COncordia Hall, Women at St. Cecila's;
 Joint Dinner Meeting Sunday

The Sand annual convention of the Connecticut branch of the Catholic Central Verein of America and the 18th annual convention of the Connecticut branch of the Na- tional Catholic Women's Union will be held in Waterbury tomorrow. Hosts will include Waterbury chap ters of the organizations, and the Holy Family and St. Elizabeth so- cieties of St. Cecilia's church. The three-day conventions will close Monday.
 The mems group will open their convention at Concordia Hall on Bank Street at 1:30 p. m. tomorrow. A general meeting, to be highlighted by election of officers for 1939-40. will be held at o'colck. Charles Wollschlager. of this city, state pres ident, will preside. A supper and dance will be held at Concordia Hall tomorrow night.
 The women's group will meet at St. Cecilia's parish hall at l:30 p. m, tomorrow for their first business meeting of the convention. Officers will be elected later in the day.
 A solemn mass will be attended by convention delegates at St. Cecilia's church Sunday morning, with Rev. Peter Cuny, pastor officiating. Father Cuny will be assisted by Rev. Anthony M. Kaicher. of Meriden. and Rev. John A. Heller. of New Haven. The sermon at the mass will be delivered by Rev. Aloysius M. g., director of La Salette college. Hartford.
 A Joint dinner meeting will be held at D. m. Sunday ct Con- cordia hall. with the principal speakers being Dr. sabina Hart Connolly and pr. Edward A. Herr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

she said she went to work at o. clock ill the morning, had one-half hour for lunch, one-half hour for supper, and stopped work at mid- night. The same hours on this day were kept by all the female em- ployes in the shop, Miss Eudell tes- tified, all of them stopping work within a half-hour of midnight. She said they were tagging dresses in preparation for the opening day.
 On Friday, April 21, Miss Sudell testified she worked from g a. m. to p. m.. with one hour for lunch and half -hour for supper. Her hours on Saturday, April g, she said, were from to with one hour for lunch and a half-hour for sup per.
 Mary Felle and Edna Swirsky, en- ployes of the shop, testified for the defense that they did not work un- til midnight on April 20, but left the shop in the vicinity of g O. clock, Doris Peters, another en- ploye, testified for the defense that she left the store at about 10 O. clock on April 20. All three defense witnesses are now employed at the Pepy Dress shop. They said they received payment for their over- time, but were not sure of the ex- act amount. Miss Sudell also testi- fled she was paid for her overtime. Miss Peters, Miss Swirsky and Miss Felle testified that on Friday, April 21, they worked from g to 6, and from g to on Saturday, April g. They said they had regular meal hours.
 Judge Mascolo told the three re- fense witnesses that they should un- derstand that the labor laws re- garding the working hours of fe- males were passed for the benefit of the employees, with the specific in- tention of protecting their health.
 The judge waived examina tion of Edward Lyons and, before pass ing sentence, advised him to col- laborate with MT. Donlon to straighten the records.
 Attorney Harry Krasow was coun- sel for MT. Lyons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
State Shriners Here
 TomorrowForP Parade
Band Concert, Dinner and Floor Show on Program
 Arranged in Honor of Idris AldersOn

| George H. Crane, George B. Peck Harry 0. Reynolds, Norwood Web- ster and Frank E. Wright.
 Ceremonial, Edward D. Heiman chairman; Clarence A. Johnson Walter L. Lowell, Peter German Einar J. Nelson, Edward zitz- man and George E. Smith.
 Information, George A. Baro- nian, chairman; Harold c. Close Adolph c. Becker, William B Price, Jacob H. Hagopian, Her. bert G. Billings and Donald S Granniss.
 Entertainment, Robert w. Dem nison, chairman; Charles Fl Breere, L. Russell Carter, Tru- man B. Fox. Arthur T. Gilyard, Ralph L. Keavney, and Howard w. Miller.
 Club house entertainment, Hem " J. Fiege, chairman: Frederick w. Delap, Samuel A. Johnson, Roy w. Van Wagner, Paul L. Kunkel, and Harry B. Rathburn.
 Police and parking, George H. Wells, chairman; Jesse Carey, Robert J. Eggleton, Frank A. Wells, Frederick c. Marggraff, Charles A. Templeton and Joseph Walker.
 Banquet, Louis Wenzel, chair man; Robert Finley, George E, Hopkins, John A. Mckay, George A. Stephens Harry c. Terrell and Harold J. Hodgkinson.
 Associate doctors, Dr. Winfield Wight, chairman; Dr. Ernest H. Johnson, Dr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum and Dr. Raymond H. Ryder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
Judge Will Approve
 Judgment Compromise
Elmer D. Herbst, Bondsman for Frank Zastauy, WiIl=
 ing to Pay $500

Judge Kenneth Wynne in super for court today said that he would approve a compromise of $500 in the $2,587.50 judgment obtained by the State of Connecticut against Elmer D. Herbst, bondsman for Frank zastaury, wanted here on a charge of breaking and entering and fugi- tive from justice.
 States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald is considering the offer. Zas- taury is held in Fairfield county at present on charge of hi-jacking a cigarette truck. A New Haven county bench warrant has been left with the jailer at Fairfield county, for his return here in the event he is freed in that county.
 Herbst posted bond of $2,500 to assure the presence of Zastaury in superior court for trial here on the breaking and entering charge last July. When Zastaury's case was called in September, he was not within the jurisdiction, and the $2,- 800 bond posted by Herbst was re- voked by the court.
 In November of the same year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
POSTMISTRESS IS
 PUZZLED HERSELF

Boston, June 3. - (UP) - Postal inspectors were at loss today for motive in the alleged embezzle- ment of $500 from the U. S. Mails by s2.O00-a-year postmaster, Mrs. Mary Glispin, A. mother of three children.
 Mrs. GlispIn, postmaster at North Grafton since July. 1885, was quoted as saying in Q confession:
 q cannot give or advance any reason for my misconduct"
 Charged specifically with emhez- clement q parcel post package con- taining playing cards and a score paid addressed Co Mrs. George New- comb of North Grafton and e letter addressed to John Douglas of Grafton. she was released In ei 900 personal rccognizance following ar- raignmant before c u. 6. commits sioner yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

States Attorney Fitzgerald filed civil action to recover the amount of the bond for the state, from Herbst. The case was tried in April, 1939 and judgment of $2,587.50 and costs entered in favor of the state.
 Herbst, represented by Attorney Edward J. Mascolo, filed motion to reopen the judgment at the time zastaury was apprehended, at Bridgeport, claiming that he is available to the local states attor- ney.
 In connection with the judgment against Herbst, States Attorney Fitzgerald has attached his proper. ty, and Herbst claims he loses $l50 monthly because of the situation.
 Judge Wynne, in stating that he would approve an agreement to Set- tie for $500, commented that it was only ten cents on the dollar as cosa- pared with the original judgment. He added that HerbSt could go be- fore the General Assembly for re- muneration in two years.
 Herbst stated that he would be willing to pay the $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Aerie of Eagles

Brass City Aerie of Eagles in- stalled new officers at exercises held last night at the aerie rooms on East Main street.
 Incoming officers are: President, Henry I. Reyes; vice-president, Charles Perrotti; chaplain, William Harrison; conductor, Francis O'Gorman; secretary, Edward J. Foley; treasurer, Dennis R. Mit- chell; outside guard, Albert Link; inside guard, James Caffrey; trus- tee, Wilfred Atwood and aerie phy- Sician, Dr. George A. Leonard.
 The installing officers were: State Vice-President, Frank Lane, Frank J. Conway, Charles J. Collins, Mich- ael Vellaca, all of Derby; Edward Kerr, Arthur Petruzzi and Samuel Anderson, all of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

constructed last summer, the Sat- urday evening campfire; and the church services Sunday morning. A field mass for Catholic Scouts has been arranged. Rev. John Coombs associate pastor of the Second Con- gregational Church, will conduct the Protestant services.
 At the closing assembly of Sunday afternoon, awards of streamers will be made to the patrols which quali- fled for rating as "honor patrol" or standard patrol"
 The program of the camporee fol- lows:
 Friday, June 2-4-7 p. m.: Patrols report and set up camp. No sched- uled evening program. District o1 troop campfires optional. 10 p. m.- Taps.
 Saturday. June 3, a. m.-Re- veille. 8-8:30 a. m.-Breakfast, clean up, prepare for inspection. 8:30-9 a m.-Inspection, sick call. 9-12 h. For competing patrols, judging ot patrol camp set-ups. For non-com- peting patrols, inspection by troop leaders, then nature hike and games. 12-1:30 p. m.-Lunch. 1:30- 2:30 p. m.-Siesta. 4:30-Game and contests, swim period. (Suits or trunks). 4:30-5 p. m.-Parade and retreat ceremony. 5-7 p. m-Prepare supper, clean up, rest. 7-8 p. m.- Prepare for grand council campfire 8-10 p. m.-Campfire program. 10:15 p. m.-Taps.
 Sunday, June 4, 2 a. m.-Reveille 8-8:30 a. m.-Breakfast and clean up. 8:30-9 a. m.-Inspection, sick call. 9-10 a. m.-Mass for Catholic Scouts-Union Church service for Protestant Scouts. 10 a. m. D. m.- Prepare dinner, clean up. 1-2 D. n. -Siesta. 2-2:30 p. m.--Break camp prepare for final inspection. 2:30-a p. m.-Final inspection and "okay' given, to patrols whose sites are clean 3 p. rn.-Closing flag ceremony and presentation of camporee awards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
RECEPTION AT
 DEBATE PLANNED
CY0 Groups Meet Monday Night in K. of C. Memo
 rial Tilt

A reception committee, composed of members of the various parish CYO units which competed in the Knights of Columbus city-wide elimination debates for the James F. Arnold Memorial trophies, was named today to receive parents and guests when the finals in the de- bates are held next Monday even- ing at o'clock in the Hotel Elton.
 Commissioner Martin J. Tehan. vice-chairnan of the CYO City Council, heads the committee. He will be assisted by: Dorothy Zibell, Sts. Peter and Paul; Marie Medford Blessed Sacrament; Lucy Guerrero, Sacred Heart; Dorothy Danaher, St. Francis; Mary Kinnie, St. Thomas; Cert Rosa, Our Lady of Lourdes; John Withey, St. Mary Magdalene; Andrew Monogan, St. Margaret; Bert Henebery, Immaculate Concep- tion; James Jannetty, St. Lucy; Francis Dwyer, St. Patrick and Frank Martina, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
 Also assisting will be the follow ing members of Sheridan Council, "A, K. of O., sponsors of the series of debates: Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden, Deputy Grand Knight Charles E. Mcdonald; Treasurer Charles J. Bannon; Recorder Ed ward F. Conland, Financial Secre- tary Mortimer J. Connor, Warden James Carolan.
 Judges for the debate as an- nounced already this week are: Dr. Thomas J. Condon, Judge Patrick Healey and Judge Edward Mascolo
 The question to be debated is: Resolved, That the United States Should Abolish the WPA."
 St. Lucy's debaters will uphold the affirmative with the Immaculate Conception team taking the nega- tive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
AMERICAN BIRTH
 RATE DROPPING

New York, June 2-(UP)--Dr Henry F. Helmholz, president ot the American Academy of Pediatrics, warned today that the American birth rate has fallen to the lowest level in history, and said that the country faced an alarming deficit of babies"
 Speaking before a convention of the academy, he said that too many American mothers were inclined to sacrifice the best interests of their children for the sake of work, career or pleasure"
 He said there were l,300,000 fewer school children in the nation last year than in 1880.
 T know many young cou- ples who have put off hav- ing babies because of the ex- pense of hospital and medical care" he said. And cannot see that any, thing has been done in recent years to help remedy the situation. It is this group which realizes it's obliga- tons, which we must help to have and to raise families"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
HOUSE OWNER, HIS
 WIFE KIDNAPPED

Cambridge, Mass. June 2-CUP)- Three bandits Kidnapped an apart ment house owner and his wife and drove them two miles before robbing them of $500 and releasing them early today.
 Peter Ligor, 35, and his wife Chris tine. 28, of Arlington told police that the bandits approached them as they left their apartment house here after collecting rents. They said they were forced into Ligor's car at gunpoint. When freed, the Ligors said, the gunmen obligingly gave them enough money for carfare and sped away in their victims car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

The public phaze of the days pro- gram will be highlighted by the parade of visiting units, and will start from Masonic Temple at 3:30 p. m. Opening exercises, will be held at the temple and Buckingham hall at 2:30 o'clock.
 Followed by business meeting at which final applications for mem bership will be received, dinner will be served at o'clock at Bucking- ham hall, The concert will take place at the hall at SIS o'clock and will be 45 minute feature.
 The ceremonial will take place in two sections: The first at ' o'clock will include the grand entry and in- troduction of distinguished guests; the second section is entitled, "Over the Hot Sands" The formal cere- monial will begin at o'clock
 Shriners from all sections of the state are expected to attend. Dur ing the business meeting plans will be made for Connecticut represen- tation on the Sphinx's 1889 pil- griInage to the imperial council at Baltimore, June 26 to June 30.
 Harry J. Beardsley, a past po- tentate, is honorary chairman of the ceremonial arrangements com- mittee, with John E. Porzenheim, general chairman.
 Subcommittee include: Recep- ticn, Clark H. w. Newton, chair man; Fred A. Jackie, Charles F. Kenworthy, John H. Gilbert. Ar chiDald J. McDermid, John Visse- her, Fred Beardsley, Benjamin L. Coe, George s. Bisset, William Rie- ther, Robert s. Walker, and Harry Dalby; parade, John s. P. Castle, chairman: William M. Gillette, Gordon w. Somers, Ariste L. Beur- deley, Benjamin S. Coe, Albert O. Taller, Leon H. French, William L. Loomis, Edward F. Marshall, Walter Newbert, Ejnar I. Wolf, James A. Burns, Roy w. German, Edmonld J. Duvernoy.
 Publicity, John W. Potter, chair man, John R. Hughes, Fred w. French and Robert H. Leach.
 Candidates, c. Russell Yates, chairman; Dewitt Hotchkiss, Har- old R. Perry, Paul M. Hubbard, Harry P. Taylor, Arthur B. Bliss,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

A picturesque parade. a concert by the famous Sphinx Shrine band, a dinner, and a floor show and en- tertainment to cap the days activ- ities, will be the features of the Spring Ceremonial of Sphinx Tenn pie in which Shriners from all over the state will participate in Water bury tomorrow. The meeting in this city will do honor to Idris Alder son, illustrious potentate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
STARTED BY CIGARETTE

Stonington. Conn, June 2-(UP)-- Medical Examiner Thurman P. Main said today ( fire which burned to death 2-months-old Jacqueline Med- eira as she lay in her crib, was "ap- parently started by lighted cigar cite"
 The mother. Mfs. Lionel Mcdcira discovered the fro iate yesterday when she returned from Q visit to a neIehbor, Sine said she could not re- cell whether cho had been smoking when che left tho houso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
BY ELMER c. WALZER limited Press Irinancfal Edit

New York, June 2-(UP) Stocks advanced fractionally at dull opening today. Bonds made an ir- regular rise. Cotton futures opened steady.
 Most leading stocks rose fraction ally. Union Carbide, an exception, jumped nearly 2 points to 76 3-8. Safeway Stores made new high for the year at 4l Ia up IA. U. s. Steel featured in volume on the opening with a turnover of 1000 shares at 48 3-4 up Ia.
 Bethlehem Steel rose 1-2 to 58 and Youngstown Sheet 6 Tube Ia to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

Dr. Connolly will speak on Cath olic Action" and Dr. Herr on "So- cialized Medicine.
 A memorial mass for deceased members of the organizations will be offered at St. Cecilia's church Monday morning at 8 o'clock.
 Charles Frey and Mrs. Catherine Hermann are co-chairmen of the convention committee, with Mrs. Gertrude Wollschlager as secretary, and Miss Barbara Craft as treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
Clan McAlpine

A Scotch concert will be held June II for members of Hamden churches at the First Congrega- tional church, the program hay ing been arranged by Clan Me- Alpine, Order of Scottish Clans. Chief Davis Gowans Is in charge of plans for the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
Market Makes Slight Advance At Beginning
Most of Leading Stocks Had Rise in Fractions: Union Carbide, Only Exception, Made Nearly Points

36 1-2. General Motors rose 5-B to 4S 7-8. New York Central was up l-2 at IS Ia.
 Coppers were slightly higher. Minor advances were noted m utilities, aviations, and electrical equipments. Oils were steady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
Hopeville Community
 Club Meets Tonight

A special meeting of the Hopeville Community club has been called for this evening at g o'clock at the school gymnasium. Plans will be made for the Fourth of July cele- bration. All members are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
Frisentina Society

Members Of the Frigentina so- ciety, meeting last night at Liberty hall, made plans for their annual outing June 25 at Bellevue lake, The society voted to send a delega- ton to flag dedication ceremonies to be held by It's auxiliary at The Elton June i8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
LATE REALTY NOTES
Warranty Deed

Warranty Deed
 Charles Shemenske to Edward and Edna Mclean, property on Chase avenue. Quit Claim Deed
 Paul Rudolph to Walter Stein, property on the Waterbury Pros- pect highway.
 Esther Silver to Bessie Silver, property on Meadow street. Waterbury Second Mortgage Corporation to the Waterbury Savings Bank. property on Suf- folk street.
 Waterbury Second Mortgage Corporation to the Waterbury Savings Bank. property on Ludlow street.
 Mortgage Release Waterbury Second Mortgage Corporation to Frederick Comber. Waterbury Second Mortgage Corporation Co Margaret Me Carthy.
 Mortgage Deed Edward and Edna Mclean e the Charles Rosensarten Com- pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
PECHAUSKY ARRESTED

Stanley Pechausky, 54, of 103 South Leonard street, was arrested on charge of reckless driving by Motor Patrolman John Murphy this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
STATE MEASLES
 CASES DECLINE
929 Patients Reported Last Week Compared to
 1909 Previous Week

Measles cases are declining for the first time in several weeks, the week ly report of the state department of health reveals today. There were 929 cases reported in the state last week, as compared with a total of 1,009 for the week before.
 Waterbury escaped any cases of measles during the week, and this city has scarcely been affected by the epidemic which has hit some sections of the state this spring.
 New Haven again had the largest total, reporting 302 cases, or almost one-third of all cases in the state. Next highest was Meriden, with GA cases.
 Waterbury reported two cases of 1obar pneumonia, out of state total of 49. This city had nine cases of scarlet fever, while the state total of cases was IT.
 This city had one case of whoop- ing cough, but no reported cases of diphtheria or typhoid fever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
THREE-YEAR-OLD
 HIT-RUN DRIVER

Columbia, Mo-, May 9-(UP)-Al- though he didn't realize it, three year-old Jimmy Yates was hit-and run driver today and his mother was the victim.
 Mrs. Clarence Yates, 30, drove her automobile into the garage, turned off the motor, and left the gear shift lever in reverse. Jimmy re- mained on the front seat while she started to close the doors.
 Jimmy turned on the ignition switch to which an automatic start CT was attached. The car backed swiftly out of the garage, ran over Jimmy's mother, and halted against 8 tree across the street.
 Mrs. Yates condition was de- scribed as serious at the hospital where her injuries were found to include a fractured leg, several broken ribs and broken collar bone. Jimmy wasn't even scratched.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
Vengeance Of German Girl
 Gusts Supreme Court Judge

New York, May 9-(UP)-The vengeance vowed by Rosa Weber, German housemaid, for an uncom- pliInentary remark about Adolf Hit Ter brought the resignation today ot Justice Edgar J. Lauer from the supreme court. Lauer,s socially prominent wife, hostess at the din- Ter party where the remark about Hitler was made, is serving three month jail term for smuggling. A joint legislative committee in Al- bany was considering action against Iauer on the grounds that he must have known of his wife's activities, when he sent his resignation to Gov. Herbert H. Lehman.
 sWhile fully conscious of my own innocence l fully appreciate that any criticism of member of the judiciary necessarily tends to impair his usefulness to some extent" Lau- ef wrote.
 NO asked that the resignation be- come effective June la. enabling him 70 dlspose q cases now before his court The legislative committee. to which Lehman forwarded the let- Ger. meets today 10 take "approprl- @ka ecRion.p # he'd begun the in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
Central America, In Neck of Continent, Takes On Key Importance to United States
New Canal May Be Planned On SOnOza'S Visit
By WILLIS THORNTON

(NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Military defense of the Caribbean area and of the Panama Canal have made Central America, string of small countries in the meek" of North America between Mexico and the canal, of vital importance to the United States.
 An air base, suddenly established by a foreign power--say in Costa Rica-would be dangerous threat to the canal.
 Thus, it can be assumed that President Anastasio Somoza of Nicaragua is visiting Washington for something more than a good neighborly call. He may go to the New York fair, but he didn't make the arduous trip from Managua for that alone.
 TEN YEARS
 BRING BIG CHANGE
 Closer relations with the Central American states is made inevitable not only by the general friendliness which has grown up during the past 10 years, but by military neces- sity and the international situa- tion.
 Ten years ago, U. s. marines were in Nicaragua as part of the policy of that day of policing" the Carib- bean. Today animosities have been wiped out.
 President Somoza may not be the only Central-American leader to come to the United States soon. He himself is especially friendly to the United States-indeed, was even in the days of occupation.
 The Central American countries know they have a powerful and generous neighbor in the United States. They know that such fric- tion as they have had in the past is nothing to what they might ex- pect if the pressure of European dictatorship should grow too strong.
 So President Somoza will discuss, among other things, the long-con- sidered Nicaraguan canal to supple ment that of Panama. Just at pres ent, the main canal job is to build an extra set of locks at Panama.
 But 10, 20 years hence-.who can tell? It does no harm to look ahead. And the projected Pan-American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09

highway lays in Nicaragua. Perhaps the United States vii lhelp more generously now to develop land ap- breaches to Panama.
 TIDY GUATEMALA;
 DEMOCRATIC COSTA RIGA
 South of Mexico, in the neck of the continent, Guatemala, Hon. duras, Fl Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica are the land approaches to Panama and the canal. They are tropical-only 10 degrees above the equator-and the ride of the continental divide, continuous with the Rockies, run through the nar- row meek" that divides Atlantic from Pacific.
 This is the land written of by Richard Harding Davis and o. Henry. It's still a "banana-and- coffee' region, yet different coun- try today.
 Guatemala City, for instance, is the cleanest and best-kept city on the continent, perhaps in the world.
 Costa Rica has truly democratic government, almost no army or navy