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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
BLODCETT RITES :.
 THIS AFTERNOON
Police Department to Pay Official Honors to Vet
 eran Member

Funeral services for Patrolman Eugene O. Blodgett, veteran mem-' Der of the police force, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Official honors will be paid by the department.
 Rev. Matthew Madden will off, ciate at the services. Burial will be in Wonx Springs cemetery, Marion.
 The police detail will be headed by Sergt. Charles McWeeney. H
 The color guard will include Pa trolmen Harold Green, James Stack and Albert Dereskevice.
 The platoon will include Patrol- men Francis Mccarthy, Ralph Bel- loise, Chris Luddy, Paul Moyniharl, George Flavin, Walter Ogrisek, Will liam O'Dea and Joseph Tierney.
 The bearers will be Patrolmen Matthew Noonan, John Johnson, Thomas Dodds, Rufus Chapman, George Roberts and Clarence Mar Sella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

(Continued from Page D. terbury Teachers Association spoke at Hartford against the McLevy bill.
 Assured of Change
 Miss Daisy Lord. president of the Waterbury Teachers Association, claims she was assured by leaders of the Good Government group that the original provisions concerning the Board of Education and teach- CTS would be changed. Nevertheless, in the city manager charter as of- fered to the cities and boroughs committee, it provided for an ap- pointive board of education. with little power, and for the placing of teachers in the classified service, with other city employees.
 There is little doubt but that the teachers association would oppose adoption of any charter calling for a non-elective school board and placing teachers in the regular clas- sified service. The packers of the city manager charter are now seek ing to avoid opposition from the teachers, hence the amendments in the charter even before the legis- lature conSidrs 1t.
 Mystery Surrounds What has become of the changes making concessions to the teachers is still mystery. Apparently the plan is to submit them to the cities and boroughs committee some time next week. Fortunately, from the teachers point of view, the com- mittee has not yet taken any action 0 nthe bill calling for referendum on the proposed city manager char ter.
 The seven members of the Board of Education will be elected under the revised sections of the proposed charter, under the same proportional representation (P.R0 system, as the seven city councilmen. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Board of Education could run for a post by filing nomination papers, bearing the signatures of 250 local voters.
 Vote For IA Candidates
 Should the city manager charter be adopted. local electors will now be voting to place IA candidates in office. seven councilmen and sev- eral members of the Board of Edu- cation. There will be no other city officers elected, since the mayor, under the city manager charter, is merely a figurehead and is chosen by the city council from among its members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Economy,
 Assurance Is Sought
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conservative democratic rebellion today. Vice President John N. Gar ner, then was about to enjoy his own inaugural in the senate cham Der. Now he is the master strategist in opposition to the New Deal pro- gram of the man he still refers to as Captain" or "The Boss. Harrison On Firing Line
 Chairman Pat Harrison, D., Miss, of the senate finance committe was on the firing line and the anti-New Deal front was expanding. Sen. Frederick Van Nuys, D., Indr one of the conservatives who survived the 193 Roosevelt purge, and Sen. Harry F. Byrd, D., Va, had joined up for the duration.
 But the president was not without defenders. Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley, D., Ky, observed the sixth New Deal anniversary with a tribute to the man in the White House. He recalled the desperate economic plight of the na- tion in the winter of 1932-44 when banks were closing, the army of un- employed seemed a national menace, food riots were occurring, and a ragged army of bonus seeking vet- erans had but recently been driven from the capital.
 MT. Roosevelt rode out the storm by brilliant leadership" Barkley said. "The nation has given its wholehearted endorsement to these splendid reforms and no political party will ever dare propose their repeal.
 Dissenting Sounds But immediate dissent sounds from conservatives who contend that new deal policies are prolonging business difficulty.
 Harrison opened the barrage with a demand for government economy and followed up with 8 joint state- ment with Chairman Robert L.. poughton, D., North Carolina of the house ways and means committee proposing 8 study of taxes looking toward repeal of levies deterring business.
 Van Nuys snapped that "heckling American businessmen and foreign dictators" has helped neither domes- tic nor international conditions. He said business must be treasured and that assurances of a definite and stable government program is what businessmen want rather than a breathing spell" Van Nuys proposed these steps to reassure business: l. Repeal the undistributed cor porate surplus tax and amend the capital gains tax.
 2. Assure that the government would not pile up new and untried reforms.
 3. Curtain government spending. 4. Exercise more care in placing men in crucial federal offices.
 Amlie Nomination Protest
 Van Nuys protested MT. Roose- velt's nomination of former Rep. Thomas R. Amlie, lame duck Pro- gress.ve from Wisconsin, to the in- terstate commerce commission. Byrd joined the chorus with a warning that eight more years of spending would swell the national debt to SIS, ,000, 100000. He said con- gress would not honor any adminis- tration request to increase the pres- ent limit of the national debt from $45, ,000. .o00. .0o0 to $50.0o0.O 100000.
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Advisor

The representatives of the Argus include: Benjamin De Angelis, edi- tor; Helen Bear and Isabel Snow man, business managers; Constar1- tine Della Pietra, Madeline Fusco. Muriel Berment, John Tehan, and Milton Greenblatt.
 Organized at Columbia University in the fall of 1924, the association now includes more than 2,100 mem Der publications. The work is divided into three major activities: The annual contest for magazine. newspapers, and annuals; the ai1- nual three-day convention of edi- tors, Staff members and advisors, and the publishing of The School Press Review the official journal.
 The Argus, . member of the of- ganization for IA years, has placed consistently 3rd and 4th in the con- test for High schools of its size, The association includes grammar schools high schools, preparatory schools, and colleges representing all sizes and nominations in the country. ,%
 The convention will close with a banquet at the Commodore Hotel at noon on Saturday the 11th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
SMEDLEY LOOMS
 AS CANDIDATE
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before next October, the only candi- dates voted for will be the members of the city council who would serve under the council-manager charter.
 Attorney Smedley is one of the city's better-known young lawyers. He has been active for several years in the merit system movement. With the formation of the Citizens Good Government association, At torney Smedley became prominent in that organization. He has ap- peared before the legislature during the current session in support of bills sponsored by both organiza- tions.
 Minor Role Before
 The Socialist party has never played other than a minor role in city election campaigns here, but the party movement has been gathering momentum, first Mayor McLevy's election to several terms in Bridgeport, and second from the amazing showing of Mayor McIevy as Socialist candidate for governor last November.
 Filling of a Socialist party mem- bership application by Attorney 6medley is taken to mean that he intends to seek the party nomira- ton and oppose the Republican and Democratic candidates in the October balloting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
MRS. SINCASTER
 PRESENTED GIFT

A surprise party in honor of Mrs. James H. Sincaster, the former Helen Dunlap, a recent bridge, was held during the meeting last night of Evergreen court, Order of Amar- anth, at Masonic Temple.
 Mrs. Sincaster was presented a large wedding cake and a set of crystal by Royal Patron John Gress- well in behalf of the group. The party included social hour and refreshments were served by mem- bers of committee in charge of Mrs Clifford H. Kelsey and Mrs. Felix Rodeck.
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purchasing power would aid that area and the nation as whole.
 Contrast To 1883
 The times are in a sharp contrast to the blustery March of 1883 when MT. Roosevelt brought 8 nation to its feet cheering with 8 promise to remember the forgotten man.
 Let the seller beware" he said then to the throng shivering under gray skies on the capitol plaza. That phrase charted a course of business reform which reached from coast to coast and is not ended if New Deal- CTS have their way.
 Some of the front rank celebrants of that inaugural were leading the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
EVERGREEN COURT
 DELEGATES CHOSEN

Two grand officers, in addition to regular delegates, will represent Evergreen Court, Order of Amar- auth, at the grand court of the or der in Hartford on April l, 1t was announced yesterday.
 Grand officers to attend are Mrs Louis Wenzel and Mrs. John Gress- we'll. They will be accompanied by My. and Mrs. William Modrow, asso- ciate patron and matron; John Gresswell, royal patron; and Mrs Edward Mraz, royal matron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
FATAL SECRETARY
 DUE TO BE NAMED
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farewell until his coronation. set for March 12.
 The Pope,s first act after the conclave of Cardinals at which he was elected Thursday was to tel ephone his sister Giuseppina, wife of Prof. Ettore Mengarini. He was so overcome with emotion after talking to her that he was com- pelled to rest on a bed for a time.
 The Pope's other sister, Miss Elis- abetta Pacelii, heard the news of the election over the radio. She said she was not excited because she had felt he would be elected.
 Prof. Mengarini and his wife have a daughter, Maria. Q widow, who has three sons, including five year old twins. Her husband, Enrico Caprilli, an engineer, died on the Island of Elba last July.
 The Pope has also four nephews living in Rome. Three are sons of his brother Marquis Francesca Pa celli, who died recently. One of the sons, CdrlO, lS d COlAlCAiiOI VI Ndtl- can City. The others, Marcantonio and Giulio, are members of the mo- ble guard of the paper gendarmerie. The foArth, Arnaldo Mengarini, is an engineer.
 It was disclosed today that Pope Plus XI had left to his successor the .chalice and gold plated platen, or shallow dish, with which he cele- brated mass during the IT years of his reign. It was believed that the new Pope would use them.
 It was said in serni- official quar- ters today that Pope Plus XII ob- tained 35 votes on the first ballot in the elective conclave. On the second, 1t was said, he received 40 of the 42 votes necessary for a two- thirds majority. and on the third he received 61--all but his own. He voted for Cardinal Granite Pigna- tell Di Belmonte, dean of the sa- cred college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Editor
Local High School
 Staff At Convention
"Argus" to Be Represented Next Week at Columbia
 Scholastic Press Associations Annual Gathering

Eight members of the staff of the Crosby High School Argus will att tend the convention of the Colum- bia Scholastic Press association which will be held at Columbia University, New York City, on March 9, 10 and II, according to an announcement today by Charles s. Mccarthy, faculty advisor, who will accompany the delegates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
HEADS sHEEPMEN

Hartford Conn.,, March 4.-(UP) Arthur J. Beebe, Mantle, today held the presidency of the Con- necticut Sheep Breeders association following his election at meeting late yesterday. Other officers: Charles L. Gold, West Cornwall, yice-president; Prof. Harry L. Gar rigus, Connecticut State College, secretary; and Fred A. Beckwith, East Lyme, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Decision Expected
 On Prolonging Drive
Visiting Nurses Appeal Falls Below AnticipatiOns; Poor Families Small Donations Fighlight Here

Contributions to the campaign of the Visiting Nurse Association amounted to $863775 today with prospect that the service of the Visiting Nurse Association to Waterbury must be curtaied unless the minimum amount
 necessary to this service is forthcoming Directors of the Visiting Nurse Association expected to announce continuance of the campaign Monday in the hope that many who have yet to contribute to the support of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Salvatore Longo was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, Hillcrest avenue, Oakville, with mass at 300 o'clock in St. Mary Magdalen's Church. Burial was in Mount St. James'S cemetery, Watertown.
 The funeral of Daniel Killoughy was held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, this morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion, were solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in new St. Joseph cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Barrett was held this morning at g o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception, where a solemn high mass was celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Bur- ial was in the family plot, new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Funeral services for Joseph P. Geghan, local automobile dealer, were held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament followed by burial in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. MT. Geghan was presi- dent of the newly organized J. G. Motors, Inc.
 The funeral of Alboino Sarni was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the home, $40 Frost Road, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where a solemn high mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9:45 o'clock Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of James J. Fallon was held this morning at SIS o'clock from the home, 143 Lake, view avenue, to the Church of SS Peter and Paul, where solemn high mass of requiem was celebrat- ed at g o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Champlir held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Clark funeral home 20 State street, with Rev. pr. John 0. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, officiating Burial will be in Riverside ceme- tery,
 The funeral of Mrs. John Crich- ton will be held this afternoon al 4 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue Rev. The0-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
President

RreGl6ent Arthur Lunny is general chairman of the arrangements committee. Both Governor Raymond F. Baldwin and former Governor Wilbur L. Cross have been invited to attend. The reception committee an- nounced today by the auxiliary is as follows:
 Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy, Mrs. Arthur J. Llinny, Mrs. Anna B. Daly, Mrs. Mary c. Kilmartin, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Guest Speaker

GueSt speaker
 Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris of New Haven, vice-chairman of the Democratic state central committee, and former local resident, has &C., cepted an invitation to be speaker at the 5th annual St. Patrick's day celebration, March 12, at The Elton. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Irish American Social club, headed by Mrs. Belinda Tracy, president, made announcement of banquet plans to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

On Committee Thomas J. Reidy, Mrs. Ella Keaveny, Mrs. Joseph Blum, Mrs. Mary Mo- Grath, Mrs. Garrett Casey, Mrs William H. Sullivan.
 Mrs. Alice Griffen, Mrs. Patrick Leary, Mrs. Anna Healy, Miss Mary RafTerty, Miss Ida Lunny, Mrs. Jo- seph J. Woods, Mrs. James A. Phelan, Mrs. Andrew Leary, Mrs Elizabeth Phalen, Mrs. Mary St John.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
DIED

wOLCOTT.-In this city. March 3rd, 1889, Mrs. Harriet Alice Carroll Wolcott, of i99 Circuit Ave. Fun eral Monday afternoon, at BOO o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. New Haven. BRENNAN--In this city, March 3rd; 1889, Mrs. Margaret (Maherl Bren- nan, of 63 Greenleaf Ave. Funeral Monday morning, at 8:30 o'clock, from Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., to SS. Peter. and Paul Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
NAME STICKS

DCnaid O'Connor. youthful find" featured in "Sing You Sinners" is still known on the Paramount lot by his cast name of that picture, Small Exy.r He's currently featured in f3c1u0egte.r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
MANY LIVES

J. Carol Naish maintains his per- feet record in Paramount's Hotel Imperial", the initial American pic, ture of Isa Miranda. He has been killed in every picture in which he plays a major role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Ex-sONG WRITER

Gene Lockhart, who plays one of the principal roles in Paramount's 'ffotel Imperial", was co-author of the famous song "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
MASSES

NEwMAN--A mass of requiem will be celebrated Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock. at St. Francis Xavier: church, for the fepose of the soul of the late Mrs. Kate McCabe New man of Ireland.
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dore 0. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, offi- ciating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The pallbearers will include: George IGorman, James Burns, James Barr, Theodore Highams, George Crichton and Robert Mont- gofnery.
 The funeral of Paolo valvo was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the home, 85 York street, to St. Lucy's church where a solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Cal- vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

Small Donations
 While contributions have been re ceived from hundreds of persons wh' have not been heard from in othe years, literally thousands of dona tiOns of small amounts are necessar. to bring success to the campaign.
 Several more prominent Water burians added their appeals for sup port of the Visiting Nurse Association campaign yesterday:
 Nathaniel R. Bronson, one of the original organizers said: "In- asmuch as 1t was my duty and my pleasure to be associated with the organizers of the Corpor- ation from its inception, and for . period of years in such con- nection, I was closely in touch with the needs of those whom the organization served, and since the severence of my active associa- ton have been quite fully in- formed of the Corporations activi- ties and its requirements, can make but one answer. No thoughtful citizen in this com- munity can hesitate to admit that there Is probably no organ ization within our knowledge whose needs are greater and which puts to a better use that which is given by those who have for the benefit of those who have not"
 Says MT. Coe
 John A. Coe said: The Visit ing Nurse Association of Water bury merits, and I believe, will always receive in all it's endeavors, the generous support of the com- munity. The service which the association renders to the public is an essential one. The activi- ties are carefully planned and efficiently carried out, and the public receives the full value of every dollar which is contributed. The association is now asking for funds to meet the budget to oVer the cost of their program, aEd am gisti to add my endorse uent to taety appeal"
 Frede13cS 2. Chase said: I am AFsazs cf tl1e fine practical work tl72 stsI ses are doing here in town among the, people who need just the kind of help they osn offer. It would be a pity. I think, to reduce the already Him. ited number of nurses that you are now providing for.",
 Mrs. Faust Tribute
 Mrs. Frederick A. Faust, said: "As a teacher and student of social problems, I feel strongly that the service of the Visiting Nurse Association is one of the most obviously practical methods of aiding those in distress. Sick ness dogs the steps of those whose incomes are insecure or gone, thus making it even more difficult for them to make ends meet and find employment. It is the tragic fact that low stand ard of living means lack of the very food, medical aid and free- dom from care which are neces- sary to make us fit to earn 8 liv- ing in this strenuous modern world. A great many people are very busy these days trying to find more lasting solutions to our problems of unemployment, crime, poverty, etc., but we do not want to overlook the fact that mean while, distressed human beings cannot wait for the answers to these problems"
 Contributions acknowledged to 5axy fvanI,,dn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
OBI7UAR

REYNOLDS-Word has been re- ceived here of the death Thursday night in Syracuse, N. Y., of Frank E.. Reynolds, 82, former resident of C)akville. MT. Reynolds had lived in stis section until 25 years ago when he moved to Syracuse.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah dneson) Reynolds; two sons; and daughter. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at Syracuse.
 STAROLI-Mrs. Domenic (Gia- covini) Stavoli, 30, died Feb. IA in Rome, Italy, it was learned here yesterday. She is the daughter of John Giacovini of 21 Manhan street, Waterbury.
 Besides her father, she leaves her husband and two children. Mrs. Stavoli was born in Italy and lived there all her life.
 NEWMAN = A cablegram has been received by Miss Mary Reilly of 40 Luke street notifying her of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Kate New man of Pullamore, County Cavan, Ireland which occurred on March 1st. Mrs. Newman made her home for several years with her niece be- fore returning to Ireland.
 Survivors are her brother, Peter McCabe of Ireland; two nieces, Mary Rielly and Mrs. George L. Holmes and one nephew, Joseph Reilly all of this city.
 A requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul on Mon- day morning, March 9th at St.. Francis xavier's church at 7:30 o'clock.
 WOLCOTT-Mrs. Harriet Alice Carroll Wolcott, 81, widow of Eras- tus Wolcott, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George w. Butt Ter of 199 Circuit avenue, last night. She was born Oct. 2, 1857 in Arling- ton, Vt. She was member of the First Methodist Episcopal church and @ member of the Quilters so- ciety of the church.
 She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Butler, with whom she made her home; and one granddaughter.
 Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue. Burial will be in Ever green cemetery, New Haven. Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist church, will offici- ate.
 BRENNAN = Mrs. Margaret (Maher) Brennan wife of Thomas F. Brennan, of 63 Greenleaf avenue, died at St. Mary's hospital at II o'clock last evening. She was born in Waterbury, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Maher, and had been a resident of the East End during most of her life. She attended local schools and was communicant of the Church of 'Sts. Peter and Paul. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Ruth Brennan; a son, Thomas Brennan. Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. William Phelan, Mrs. Louis Rein, Mrs. Michael Carroll and Mrs. Edward Skehan: three brothers, Francis, Frederick and Leo Maher and several nieces and nephews all of Waterbury. The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock to Sts. Peter and Paul church where solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at o'clock Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

Workmen are leaving Ireland for Britain ct the rate Of a5.ooo . year.
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Egypt exported nearly twice as many oranges last year as in lsS7s
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(Monday-Thc Diplomatic Career Ie4 Fins XII i'm Gexuaany.l <
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DETERMINATION,
 VICOR-PACELLl

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The funeral of Mrs. John Crich- ton will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. The0-