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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Rev. William A. Dolan, son of Mrs. Mary Dolan, of Fox street. this city, has received an appoint ment from Lasalette College, Hart ford, to the parish church in Eng land. He has been teaching for the past few years at the Hartford college and at the same time been acting as assistant pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. Father Dolan, who Is we'll known and esteemed by 8 wide circle of friends in Waterbury, will sail for England on Saturday, July 20.
 Tn addition to his mother, Father Dolan has three brothers, Ray mond and Edward of this city, and George, who is at present con. nected with Miami University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
HELD FOR POLICE

Hartford, Conn. July 19-(UP)- Mrs. Celia Levin. g, was held by To- cal police today for Willimantic au- thorities on warrant charging her with passing bad checks. The woman accused of arranging chicken deal at Willimantic and paying checks totaljng $710 without having suffi- cient funds in the bank to cover them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
St. Thomas Men Win
 Opening Quoit Tilt
Score of g to 7 Chalked Up in First Match of Home and-Home Battle With St. Patrck's Holy Name Men

were decided upon by only one or two points. St. Thomas team won by score of g to 2. The honors for the evening went to George Roller, who during the evening made double ringer. Ringers were also made by Bobby Blacker, Pen McDonough, Bernie Burns and Charlie Roller of St.. Thomas and by Bill Tyrel land Peter Fitzhenry of St. Patrick's.
 After the game, refreshments were served to the players and the eve- ming was spent in card playing in the club rooms. Following are the scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
FUNERALS

Private funeral services for Mrs. John D. Petsas were held yesterday afternoon at the Alderson funeral home, Rev. William Brewster, cu- rate of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Bearers were Fred Holmes, Henry Martin, Robert Stevens, Samuel Sirica, Wilfred LeFebone and Louis Capodano.
 The funeral of John Dumschatt was held yesterday afternoon at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. William Brews- ter, curate at St. Johns Episco- pal church officiating. Burial was In Mapping cemetery. Bearers were William Kirsch- baum, Irving Kirschbaum, Carl Dumschatt, Richard Dumschatt, Joseph Smith and Ernest Kuhn. Funeral services for Mrs, Violet L. Smith, of Waterbury, were held yesterday afternoon at the Bailey Snyder funeral home, Nauga tuck. Burial was in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck.
 The funeral of Mrs. Nellie P. Hur. ley' widow of William H. Hurley of 53 1dylwood avenue will be held from the Lunny funeral home. 25 Central avenue tomorrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock to Sts. Peter and Paul church where solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9t O. clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in St. Joseph's cemetery Plainville.
 The Daughters of Isabella will meet this evening at 8:15 o'clock at the K. of c. rooms and will ge to the funeral home in a body.
 The Irish American Social clut auxiliary will meet this evening al 8 o'clock at the funeral home.
 The funeral of Mrs. Felicia Ga. Bella) DEmanuele, 58, wife of Jo- seph D'Emanuele, of Middletown was held this morning at 8:1s o'clock from the Stanley F. Dunn funeral home, 124 Washington street Middletown, with a solemn requiem mass at g o'clock at St. Sebastian. Church, Mrs. D'Emanuele was the mother of Sister Felicia, of Water bury.
 Funeral services for John Drahel were held this afternoon at 2:30 O. clock at the Anderson Funeral Home TO Central avenue, Rev. w. Moretor Owen officiating.
 A delegation was in attendance from the Waterbury Lodge of Elks The pallbearers were: Merritt At wood. George Adams, Charles Probs Miller Dayton. Max Kiessling ant William Bunk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
TWENTY DANZIGERS
 ARE UNDER ARREST

Danzig, July 19. -- (UP) - Police have arrested 20 Danzigers accused of preparing for dynamiting terror ism, 1t was announced officially to- day.
 Those arrested were charged with Unreasonable activities" and main- taining contacts with foreign coun- tries. All are former members of Marxists organizations.
 Meanwhile, 5000 to 4,000 reserve police recruited in the past month were being sent to barracks. A re- cently-built schoolhouse near Dan- zig was being used as an overflow barracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Dentists Gathering
 For 81st Convention
American Dental Association Opens Important Ses'
 sion in Milwaukee Monday; Gannett to Speak

ident- elect of the ADA. and will as- sume office for 1939-40 at the con- clusion of the Milwaukee conven- tion.
 Among the convention visitors from other lands will be Drs. Brita Fjellander and Greta Runnerstrom
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Melbourne, Australia-(UP)-Jim Londos, champion heavyweight wrestler, has been invited to contest his title with the Australian chafn- pion at the carnival in october.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Holdup Suspect Held
 Under $5, 1000 Bonds
Police Investigating Reported Robbery in East End
 Section Last Evening-$l,7OO Ring Taken

Joseph Dano 3O of g River Street. is held at police headquarters in lieu of $5oOO bond pending the probe Of holdup on Plank road last night in which Joseph Car angelo, A, of 213 Easton Avenue lost diamond ring valued at $1,7oo Dano, who was companion to Coran and Detective Sergeant Anthony Mariana on charge of suspicion after investigation last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many rela- tives, friends and Deighbors, es- pecialJy two Depts. of the, Shoe Hardware Co.,, for the floral trib- utes and the sympathy and kind. ness shown us during our recent bereavement. the death of our be. loved husband and father, Richard Ratzke.
 (Signed)
 and SON, GERALD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Damages of $22,ooo are claimed by four members of the same family in actions filed in the court of corl- mon pleas today. The suits are re- turnable to court during the Sep-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
DIED

CASSIDY = In this city. July 18th, 1889. Mrs Mary Cassidy, of svy East Main st.. Funeral Frsuny vile Funeral Homo. 270 West Main St., to Sacred Heart Church. Eur ial in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
WEATHER MAN IN THE RAIN

Green Bay, Wis. - (U.P) - Fred Robinson, weather bureau assistant here has returned form an eight- day vacation. It rained seven of the eight days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
GOLFERS ACTIVE

Play at the ten municipal golf courses In New --ork City th.s sea- son is exceeding 30.O00 rounds week. ly and the other public courses are said to double that figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Miss Kathleen Crowley, Water- bury probation officer, has been appointed to serve on special commission to investigate the cost of crime in Connecticut. The states leading police, judiciary, and correction officials were re- quested to serve on the commis- sion by Richard K. Goodwin, Con- necticut Federal Probation Ofilcer.
 The commission will hold It's first meeting Monday in Meriden. Among those asked to serve are'
 State Police Commissioner Ed- ward J. Hickey; Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy, State Prison Ralph II. Walker, super intendents of the states corrective institutions, probation officers and many social workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
HUGE STURGEON LANDED

Caldwell, Ida. = CU.P) Will liam Haskins and Frank Coon of Caldwell caught 400-pound stur- geon in the Snake river after 8 six hourt battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
W.C.T.U. PLANS
 MEETING HERE
Regional Conference to Be Held at Methodist Church
 Tuesday

A regional workers conference, conducted under the auspices of the Connecticut Woman's Christian Temperance Union, will be held next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church.
 Tn morning session at which Mrs Mabel P. Preusser of this city will preside, will include the following talks: Planning a Program for the Local Union," Mrs. Emma R. Wilson of Bristol; "Unravelling Treasury Tangles," Mrs. Kate B. Atwood of Thomaston: "Our Front to the World" Mrs. William M. Clark of Hartford; Increase Thy Ar&y and Come Out" Mrs. Sarah A. Hall of Bristol; "Our Place in the Life of Our Town" Mrs. Clara F. Upton this city: Our Responsibility for Character" Mrs. Norma 0. Burgess of Hartford; "Our Responsibility for Health" Mrs. Sarah F. Logue of Watertown; and Our Responsibility for Peace,", Mrs. Eleanor R. Shultis of Hartford.
 M4os 0ttI uAl E. AO6uC WALL P1CoAdG at the afternoon session which will follow a basket luncheon. Mrs. Hen- rietta B. Kaufman of Hartford will lead the worship service opening the session and the program will in- clude the following talks: "The Lat est Fashion in Beverages" Mrs. Ada s. Lamphier of Watertown; Christ mas Work for Soldiers and Sailors" Mrs. Zoe L. Barnes of Plainville: "YTC Plans" Miss Lois Bates of Litchfield.
 Scientific Temperance Instruc- tion." will be given under the fol- lowing sub-topics Tn Schools" i" Mrs. Preusser; With Individuals, Mrs. Edwards D. Seaver of this city; Tools for ST1," Miss Clara M. Still man of Hartford: "Visual Educa- tion," Rev. E. c. Prettyman of New Haven. The state president, Mrs. Ella F. Burr, will address the group on Picking Up the Threads"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
NEW MINISTERS
 | FARLEY GUESTS
CIergymen Invited to Hear Bible Institute Speakers
 Wednesday

Howard w. Perrin and F. Carl- ton Booth of the Providence Bible Institute will speak and sing at the First Methodist Episcopal Church next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
 As a special feature of the serivce the City Federation of Mems Bible Glasses is having as their guests the following new ministers in this area. Rev. Gotthard Hagstrom, Swedish Baptist Church, Rev. J. E. Parrella, Italian Baptist, Rev. Rich- ard EIillard and Rev. Francis Ayres. associate ministers at St. Johns church, Rev. John J. Snavely of First Methodist church, Rev. Charles Rob- ertson of Grace Methodist and Rev. s. w. Weller of A. M. E. Zion church.
 These men will be introduced to the congregation by Charles Riot dyke, of the Salvation Army.
 MT. Perrin and Mir. Booth conduct the Mountain Top Hour which is heard over WATR each Sunday morning.
 The service is open to all men and women and delegations from Beacon Falls, Thomaston, Torrington, Wod- bury, Naugatuck will attend in a body. This service Is sponsored by the City Federation of Mems Bible Glasses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
SUITS AGAINST
 CITY WITHDRAWN
Two $l5,0OO Claims Were Brought as Result of
 Sidewalk Falls

Two $15,000 damage suits, which had been filed in the superior court against the city of Waterbury were withdrawn this morning. Atty, Mich ael Ciano was the counsel for the plaintiff in each case.
 One of the cases, that of Arthur Thompson, was the result of fall by him on an alleged defective side- walk on Ray street on April 8, 1888 The sidewalk was said to have a deep hole in 1t due to alleged negli- gence on the part of the city.
 Severe injuries were claimed by the plaintiff,
 William A. Hebert was the plain tiff in the other suit. He claims he was injured as result of a fall on defective crosswalk at the corner of Grandview avenue and Revere street on Jan. 26, 1899. It was claim- ed that the crosswalk was complete ly out of repair due to alleged negli- gence on the city's part.
 Severe injuries were also set forth in this case. No mention was made as to the amount of settlement in either case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
SOUTH END FIRE
 QUELLED AT NOON

It was one after another for the fire department today as brush fires, rubbish fires, ash box fires, a gaso- line station fire, and a chimney fire broke out in various sections of hte city.
 A chimney fire which threatened house at 595 South Main street, broke out shortly after 12:30 o'clock noon, and several pieces of appara- tus, including the giant ladder truck, were called into action. The blaze was extinguished without serious damage.
 Brush fires were put out at Pil- grim avenue, Eldridge street, Meri- den road and Whittlesey avenue.
 A rubbish fire drew an engine company to 1l49 West Main street, while an ash-box glaze was put out by another company at 474 North Main street.
 Thirteen grass and brush fires were extinguished yesterday, caus- ing Fire Marshal Lahey to reiterate his word of caution in lighting open fires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
BOOK TO PRESIDE
 AT BIBLE FARLEY
Governor to Welcome Mer- iden Convention Dele-
 gates Nov. 25
# % # * # #

State President Frederick R. Book of Waterville will preside at the 14tf annual state convention of the Con- necticut Federation of Mems Bible classes in Meriden, Saturday, Mo- vember 25, at the First Methodist church.
 Governor Raymond Baldwin and Mayor Francis R. Danaher will greet the convention guests.
 Speakers will include: Rev. Dr. George Bishop, pastor of the Meri- den church; Rev. Emanuel w. Ham, mer, representing the Ministry As- sociation of Meriden; William Shute of the Choate school in Wallingford Dudley O. Osterhold of Stamford National President H. c. McClintock of Elkton. Md, and Theodore Roose- welt McKeldln of Baltimore. How ard L. Gauthier of Meriden is gen. eral chairman for the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
|MAG|CIANS IN l MYSTERY NIGHT
zindah GrOttO Patrol tO Sponsor Annual Show
 Tonight

zindah Grotto Patrol will present its Second Annual Mystery Night and Dance this evening at Temple Hall. A fine program has been ar ranged for the occasion with Adam w. Jentoch directing the evening"; presentation.
 Assisting MT. Jentoch will be Har- old E. Manville, stage manager, Ed ward How'd, sound and electrical ef- fleets, Harold Slater, property GUS todian.
 Musical accompaniment during the show and for the dancing which will follow will be furnished by Cliff Skaters orchestra.
 Special guest of the evening will be Fred Clark, president of the New Haven Magic Society.
 The full program Is as follows: h. troductory march, Skaters Orches- tra; Introduction by Master of Cere- monies, Clarence Slater; Welcome tc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

(Continued from rage D against Germany" tae newspaper said.
 Belgium will understand If under this interesting viewpoint, Germany follows with particular attention Belgium's attitude toward the Brit ish demands"
 Fears of Invasion
 (1n Belgium, the fear of a. Ger man invasion of that country or Holland still is not dissipated and a United Press dispatch from Brussels reported some speculation on the idea that by invading Holland, weaker of the two, Germany could virtually cut of all Belgian access to the sea. The Belgian ports of Ostend, Ghent, Zeebrugge and Ant werp either have outlets on rivers passing through Holland, or make use of Dutch territorial waters. It was also mentioned that with ships unable to reach Belgium, she would be disprived of about 30 per cent of her imported raw materials, corn ana Other tooQS.)
 Knock Out England Voelkischer Beobachter carried its article on the front page, indicative of the importance they attached to 1t. That newspaper and all others today redoubled their angry threats of war to knock out England"
 The Boersen Zeitung said: Brit ain in the last few days frequently has made clear to us what her war aims are. They are destructive. criminal, treacherous. The German answer will be meted out with the incomparable power of German armaments and the German peo- ple's realization of the British de- termination to destroy us.' On the same subject, Voelkischer Beobachter said: Germany knows 1t confronts an interruptions foe who would give heaven and hell to de- stroy our power of exFtence root and branch forever. There is only one answer to this. This present day England has become the reich,s mortal enemy and must be smitten down by all the means of all the powers of Germany's 84000,000 peo- pie. If the British do not show sufficient sense and courage to drive to the devil the gang of crooks and weddings who govern them, then no one can save them and their empire"
 New Europe Coming
 The Woelfuhrbatt said: At the end of this war there will be no ridiculous reconciliation which will again insure England,S domination of the continent, but lew Europe which will be erected oil the ruins of the British empire. If Germany today has a war aim in mind, it's simply and solely the merciless de- struction of England"
 Even the usually sober diplomatic and political correspondence, semi. official foreign office organ, said: Its high time that those western island and seaboard powers should in one way or another be brought to the realization that they cannot command in areas that have noth- ing to do with them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
REDUCED PAYMENT
 PLEAS RECEIVED
Judge Continues Case, Listed as Contempt"
 for Week

Ernest J. Crockett appeared be- fore Judge John A. Cornell in the Superior Court this morning in a plea to have weekly payments he was ordered to pay his wife reduced
 The action was listed on the short calendar list as Contempt" and il was brought out in court this morn- ing that in the last three weeks Crockett had only made a total pay ment of $20 when he should have paid $51.
 Crockett stated that at the time the court order was passed he was on salary but that he is now on commission, and making practically nothing. He said he was constant ly seeking work.
 Judge Cornell continued the case for a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
GASES REFERRED
 : TOSTATE REFEREE
Appeals From Awards of Highway Con-; New
 Road Involved
 ya

!, Judge John A. Cornell in the su-
 perior court this morning granted
 two requests to refer cases to a state referee.
 1. Both cases involve appeals from
 damage awards made by Highway | Commissioner William J. Cox in connection with property taken by the state in the building of the new Waterbury, Prospect highway. Joseph Neal of Naugatuck and Edward s. Andrews of Prospect arc the two property owners seeking an increase i'll their awards.
 Judge Cornell designated State Referee Frederick M. Peasley of Cheshire to hear the cases. There was some question as to whether Referee Peasley was about to start on q vacation. 1t was pointed out to Judge Cornell, so he stipulated that if Referee Peasley could not hear the cases they should be heard by Referee Frank T. Haines of Mid- dletown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
MONzANI JOINS TRIANGLE CLUB
Fiske Street Boy Junior Stage Mgr. for Prince-
 ton Comedy

Entering its second half century of successful musical comedy pro- ductlon, the Princeton Triangle Club has with 1t John T. Monzani Jr., Al of Waterbury as junior stage man. ager. Its 51st annual production, Any Moment Now" will have its premier in McCarter Theater, Prince ton. November 24 and launch its 5000 mile tour on December 15 In New York City.
 With a story centering on the ma- trimonial vicissitudes of wealthy Long Island socialite Wendy Sam ders, who must secure husband be- fore her 21st birthday if she is to inherit $5,000,000 the authors have turned back to the tradition of a simple thread plot with emphasis on singing and dancing by the 22-man chorus.
 Monzani, son of Mrs. John T Monzani, of 172 Flske street, is in charge of al stage properties. a duty he also discharged last year for "Once Over Lightly, last years show. A graduate of Kent school, he is majoring in history. and eats at Terrace Club. What time Monzani can spare from his other activities, Is spent on Lake Carnegie as member of the varsity rowing squad,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
GENERAL MOTORS
 IS FINED $5, ,OOO

South Bend, Ind, Nov. 17--(UP)-- Federal Judge Walter c. Lindley to- day imposes fines of $5,000 each upon the General Motors Corporation and three afilliates convicted last night of violating the antitrust laws.
 In addition to General Motors, the fines were imposed on the General Motors Acceptance Corporation, the General Motors Sales Corporation, and the General Motors Acceptance Corporation of Indiana.
 Cost of the trial, estimated as at least $100,000. was assessed equally against General Motors Corporation and General Motors Sales Corpora ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUS

Yankees are noteworthy for their curiosity and their endurance. All South Britain residents were thank full when Franklyn Rowland was found alive and unharmed, one day about year ago, after this lovable old gentleman had gone on an ex- ploration tour in the wilds seeking old boundary stones, old roads, and the traces of old homes long forgot- ten. MT. Rowland was expended, hungry, and slightly impatient when searchers brought him back to civil- ization, but his curiosity was still keen. Just the other day, 91-year. old Frank Rowland enlisted the company of two younger associates and again negotiated the rough
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
MAJORITY VOTE
 ON BUDGET IS ! BEING STUDIED
 Corp. COunseI's Ruling Asked on Overriding of Budget By Aldermen

The question of whether a Ssmajority vote of the Board of \ Aldermen is sufficient to Override budget recommen- dAtions of the Board of Fi- nance has been submitted to Corporation Counsel Timo- board voted last night to have thy s. Sullivan. The finance the corporation counsel rule whether the aldermen can change the budget by a simple majority vote or whether it can be done only by two-thirds vote.
 < Commissioner Charles B. Jackson raised the question last night and it was on his motion that the board voted to ask the ruling, The motion was seconded by Commissioner Major w. Judge.
 The 1940 budget is now in prepa- ration, the finance board having had 1t under preparation for the past two months. It must be ap- proved by the board of aldermen before adoption, however. < If MT. Sullivan rules that a two- thirds vote is necessary for the alder men to effect any changes in the budget drawn up by the board Of finance, either Democratic or Re- publbican blocs on the aldermanic board could prevent any budget re- vision. The Republicans have eight aldermen and the Democrats seven. Detection from one side or the other would be necessary for two-thirds vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
PAIR PRAISED
 FOR BRAVE ACT Pull MOtOrist From Burn- ing Car-COllision Is,
 Cause of Fire

Fred Hall, of East Main street, and Franklin Johnson. of 347 Will low street, today were praised by police for their brave act in res- cuing a man from flaming auto- mobile on Watertown avenue last night.
 The two men dragged Arthur Graham, 30, of 2 Sunset avenue, Oakville to safety when the auto- mobile he was driving was involved in a rear end collision and burst into flames near Rosette street.
 Motor Patrolmen John McDon- nell and John Walsh, who inves- tigated, said Hall and Johnson chanced to pass by the scene a few moments after the accident and rushed to the Graham car which was burning. One of them eXtinguished the blaze, while the other dragged Graham, who was unconscious, to safety.
 The officers said the accident occurred when Graham's automo- bile crashed into the rear of ma- chine operated by Mrs. Fay 0. Blades, 27, of 127 Rosette street which had stopped for traffic. The front end of Graham's machine was demolished.
 Graham was treated at the Wa terbury hospital for laceration of the nose and an abrasion of the forehead and discharged.
 No arrest was made, pending further investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
LOCAL ATTORNEY
 IN DIVORCE SUIT
Papers Filed By Mrs. I. V. Meyer in Local Supe-
 riOr Court

Atty. Theodore V. Meyer. prom inent local attorney and former judge of the Waterbury city court, has been sued for divorce. Divorce papers have been filed in the local superior court by his wife, Margaret Ashley Meyer.
 The specific ground on which the divorce Is asked Is the claim that for more than year the attorney has been habitually incorporate.
 The couple were married ot, June g, 1920, and have two children Theo- dore Jr., age 15, and Robert, age 13.
 Mrs. Meyer seeks the custody Of the children and alimony.
 The law firm of Carmody and Thoms represent her in the action