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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
FORMER OFFICIALS
 ASSIST NEW STAFF
New Prosecutors, Clerk Probation Officers As.
 sume Routine Duties

Former Prosecutor Frank Healey was on hand again in City Court today to aid Prosecutor Michael Gallulo in the routine of the court. Also present today was former Prosecutor Charles A. Summa who assisted in the traffic court. Word was received that Prosecutor, Nit chell G. Meyers has been out of town for the week end, but will re- turn this afternoon, and will be available if needed to help new of. ficials.
 Former Probation Officer Emil Hummel was also in court today, as was Former Clerk Irving Pasternak Judge Theobald E. Conway once more reiterated his praise of Frank Healey, who was on hand Saturday when the new court officials were sworn in, and extended his good word to the other eX-officials on call today. New City Court Judge John L. Gaffney sat at the left of Judge Conway to watch the court procedure.
 The only case tried, other than intoxication matters, was that of James Carolan, 37, of 60 Cooke street, charged with breach of the peace and resisting an officer.
 Carolan was fined $l0 and costs on the breach of the peace charge and granted nolle on the resist ance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
Death Dives! 200 Persons Lose Lives Annually in Careless Plunges Into Shall
 low Water.

With summer here and pleasure seekers by the thousands hasten- ing off for a happy time at sea- side, lake and river resorts. the statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company warn swimmers who delight in diving, not to take any chances, but make sure that the water is deep enough for a dive. Carlessness in that re- spect, they say, Is chiefly respon- sible for the deaths caused each year by diving injuries, which for the most part occur during the vacation months of June, July and August. They estimate that at least 200 persons in this country, and probably many more. lose their lives annually from such in- juries. And this figure takes no account of fatalities ascribed simply to drowning, though many of the deaths SO classified, were actually caused by injuries to the head or the spine suffered in div ing.
 Pointing out that a dive is in effect a voluntary fall. the statis- ticians say; Tt might be supposed that when one decided to fall head first from the edge of even low diving platform, he would first as- sure himself of the absence of any special hazard, but diving fatali- ties show that many persons plunge heedlessly into the water"
 The mortality statistics of 100 Of the insurance company's policy holders killed in diving accidents show that 68 lost their lives mani- ly because they failed to investi- gate the depth of water needed for safe dive, and struck bottom with force enough to result in a broken neck or other fatal injury. Eighteen of the 100 died as the result of striking submerged ob- jects near the surface of the wa ter, which they had not examined with sufficient care before diving in.
 Some of the other unsafe prac- tices revealed by circumstances surrounding the remaining fatali- ties are: Two persons diving sim ultaneously and striking their heads together under water; strik- ing a previous diver, who had not been given enough time to emerge; falling flat after a high dive; div ing too close to a dock guard at a pier and striking it; swinging from a diving board and striking the head against the concrete side of a swimming pool; or div ing from the back of friend in- to breakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
Police to Enforce Safe Driving Appeal
|NOLLES GRANTED
 IN COURT TODAY
Brief Session of Traffic Tribunal Witnesses Pay-
 ment of Costs

Several nolles were granted by Judge Theobald E. Conway at q brief session of traffic court todays William K. Lawlor was prosecutor.
 Nolles were granted as follows to drivers charged with violations of the rules of the road:
 Salvatore Calvo, 27, of 326 South Main street, $l0; George Dulino, 25, of Il Hillside avenue, $l0; Michael Terpak, of Second street, Bristol $l0; Patsy Carrella, of 169 Bristol street, Southington, $5; Albert P. Norgren, of 1l38 West Main street, $5; Steve Neuratis, 27, of Sylvan Lake road, Oakville, $5; Burt Dowane. 52, of 29 Catherine avenue, $5; Mur. ray Tieven, IS, of 156 Bellevue roads New Haven, $5; Paul Couture, B. of 63 West Main street, $5; Stanley Teach of PAP Woodtick road, no pay. ment, and Samuel Pelgro, 47, of 1d South Main strete, Naugatuck, no payment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
REV. E. (. zIBELL SAYS FIRST MASS
SS. Peter and Paul Church Crowded for Ceremony
 Yesterday

Before a congregation that packed the church of SS. Peter and Paul, Rev. Edward G. Zibell. son of Mrs Katherine Zibell of 3l Greenleaf avenue, yesterday celebrated his first solemn mass. Father zibell returned last week from Germany, where he was ordained to the priest hood at Eichstatt, Bavaria.
 The sermon was delivered by Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy, former pastor of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul and now pastor of St. Augus- tines church, Hartford. His text was: "This is the day which the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad therein"
 Rev. James Woods, assistant pas tor, served as deacon of the mass, and Rev. James Kerwin, natvie of this city but now of Bridgeport, was sub-deacon.
 Several hundred attended a re- ception at the zibell home yester- day afternoon and last evening.
 Father Zibell attended Anderson grammar school and Crosby high school, then entered St. Thomas seminary, Bloomfield. Following a course there, he was assigned to further study in Germany, com pleting his course there early last month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
SPEAKS IN FAVOR
 OF VACCINATION
Dr.. Godfrey Points Out Danger of Contagion;
 Smallpox Reported

Early vaccination of all children is urged by Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, who points out that recent cases of smallpox in Bridgeport could have been avoided by vaccination. There is no great danger of any outbreak of the dis ease here, he said, largely because of the regulation whereby all chil- dren entering grammar school must show vaccination certificates.
 In Bridgeport the first victim was bus driver, who caught the disease from an unknown source. It was not identified as smallpox for several weeks. The mans three children caught the disease from their father, none of them being vaccinated. The children's mother, who was vacci- mated, did not catch smallpox.
 A relative visited the family and also caught smallpox. And mean- time she had in turn visited anoth- CT relative, who also caughe the dis ease.
 Vaccination, points out Dr. God frey, is not effective for lifetime, and it would be good precaution on the part of adults to be vaccinated again. Children of pre-school age can be vaccinated at the various pre-school clinics during the month of July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

| the Declaration. For the first time in history a nation was founded on democratic principles providing that government should derive its powers from the consent of the governed. The common man was coming into his own. The stamp of approval was placed upon his hopes and ideals. The American dream of the better, richer, happier life for all our citi- zens of every rank had found memorable expression for all time to come.
 And so I say that the American people with such a history and back ground are bound to confess the bonds which unite religion and dem- ocracy. In those halycon days be. fore the World War 1t seemed te be taken for granted that the two had a separate and independent ex. istence. The dictators have showr up how mistaken we were If we ever cherished any such illusions True religion and the liberty of the people are challenged by sinister forces equally hostile to both. Il you think Italy or Spain form any exception to the general rule ask for freedom in religion in either of these lands and see what an- swer you receive from that powers that be. Mussolini and France have no concordats to offer to Protestant ism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
HUNDREDS ATTEND
 LAKEWOOD OUTING
Pontelandolfos Host to Members, Friends; In-
 teresting Program

With several thousand members and friends in attendance and en- toying a variety program of events the Pontelandolfo society and its auxiliary held its annual outing at Lakewood Park yesterday afternoon Various city officials headed by President aPtrick Perriello of the board of aldermen and Mrs. Mary Kilmartin, town clerk and repre-" sentatives of the different Italian organizations of the city visited the park during the afternoon and eve. ming. President Umberto Santopie- tro, Chairman Amedo Barbieri, Mrs Marie Fisher, president of the aux Hilary and Miss Julia Santopietro chairman, served as members of the reception committee.
 A band concert, sports activities refreshments and the unusual con. sessions of the park were among the contributing features of perfect outing day. The attendance was the largest of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
NEW VOTERS MADE AGAIN WEDNESDAY
Registration Board to Hold Long Session in Alder-
 manic Chamber

Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin announced that the board of regis- tration will be in session at the city hall Wednesday for the making of new voters. The board will be at the aldermanic chamber from g 6. m. to 8 p. m.
 The registration board consists of Mrs. Kilmartin, and Selectman James Kilmartin, Victor Mambruno and William Christian. New voters are now made on the first Wednes- day of each month, as the result of a new statute adopted by the Gens eral Assembly at Hartford.
 The session Wednesday will be the third since the new law went into effect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

years after the submission of the Bill of Rights to the states, demo- cracy in the United States-though it is on the defense elsewhere in the world-is stronger than at any time in our history.
 How increasingly alert the Ameri- can public has become to the de- fense of our Bill of Rights is shown by new forces and new ad- vances. The conservative American Bar Association and its affiliates all over the country have recently created committees on the Bill of Rights to watch and act when viola tions occur. The Department of Justice has designated civil liber- ties unit especially to investigate infringements upon our rights wherever they may break out. SUPREME COURT
 IS ALLY
 The U. s. Supreme Court recently topped a series of monumental de- cisions favoring civil liberty when 1t sustained and extended the in- junction against Mayor Hague and Jersey City officials to prevent in- terference with freedom of speech and assembly.
 The decision for the first time put the power of the federal gov ernment behind the protection of those rights against attack by local law, and put new life into the long diBused civil rights state of 1871. For the past two years, the Senate Civil Liberties Committee has been bringing to light violations of the civil rights of labor, and setting fcrth the necessary cures. Profiting by the lessons abroad, the United States is more alive today than ever to protecting the Bill of Rights.
 Yet loyalty to the Bill of Rights remands protection of the rights both of Fascists and Communists if we are to maintain unimpaired our democracy. It also demands that the law should proceed swiftly against all forms of violence or pre- parations of violence. While the Am- erican Civil Liberties Union defends the civil rights of Nazis, 1t is cham pioning bill in Congress to pro- hibit military training by them or drilling with arms, as involving @ threat of force.
 The maintenance and extension of the Bill of Rights demand today popular support for national legis- lation. Chief among them arc:
 l. The passage of the bill to permit the federal government to intervene in cases of lynching.
 ?. The maintenance unimpair- cd of labor's rights to organize and collective bargaining in the National Labor Relations Act.
 Act.
 8. Restrictions through federal legislation on the use of state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
DAWN SKATE AT LAKE QUASSAPAUC

Lake Quassapaug will start the celebration of Fourth of July mid- night, July Sd with Dawn Skate" from l2 D. m. to a. m. This Is something new for the boys and girls who like roller skating. There will be favors of all kinds and, no doubt there will be a treat for all those who attend.
 July 4th will be big day, skating in the morning and afternoon, dance ing in the evening with elf Slater and his orchestra. Go early, spend the day, and bring the family with you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

troops in strikes, confining them to cases of demonstrated lawlessness.
 4. Extension of freedom on the air by. law and regulations of the Federal Communications Commis- sion so that all points of view may be fairly presented.
 5. Taking from the Post Of- flee Department the control of matter excluded from the mails, and placing it in the hands of the courts.
 "LIBERTY'S PRICE
 IS VIGILANCE"
 These are the federal measures In addition, the states have the op' portunity to strengthen the Bill o Rights by restricting the use of in' functions in labor disputes, as havt 17 states; by creating state labol relations boards, as in five states and by adopting civil rights statute! setting standards for municipalities by prohibiting ordinances in conflc with constitutional guarantees.
 How necessary are these restraint! upon the cities is evident by { recent survey conducted by tn, Civil Liberties Union showing tha in no city in the United States ar, the guarantees of civil liberties nor, than half observed or protected.
 It is as true today as ever tha eternal vigilance is the price of Il berty, that laws and court decision do little more than reflect th public will. That will to be effective must be organized. Unity between the A. F. of L. and 0. I. o. will if achieved, furnish the essentia basis for labor's civil rights. Organi ration in other fields is equall, significant if our liberties are t, remain the vehicle for peaceful pro gress in the race between democrac, and reaction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
Friends Fete Cuddys
 On Silver Jubilee
Popular Couple Given Surprise Testimonial at Conl-
 munity House-No Official Celebration Tomorrow
WASHINGTON HILL

MT. and Mrs. John Cuddy of Madi- son street celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Saturday eve- ming as guests of honor at surprise testimonial at the Washington Park Community house. The affair, at- tended by over 100 couples, was spon- sored by the Community club, of which MT. Cuddy is vice-president, and Mrs. Cuddy an active member.
 Entertainment, dancing and re- treatments comprised program for the evening. William F. Kelly, as toastmaster, presented the feted couple with a purse of silver.
 Those attending included MT. and Mrs. John Andrews, John Dillon, Frank Primus. Michael Dennis, J. Harry Leary, MT. and Mrs. Walter Scanlon, MT. and Mrs. Francis Flan- agan, MT. and Mrs. Silvlo Monti, Ed ward T. Segay, Edward J. Gehn, Carl w. Nicolary, Miss Agnes Leonard. James Cow, Miss Edna Cuddy, Ag- nes Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. John F. Cuddy.
 Eugene Cuddy, William Cuddy, Mrs. Minnie Rowland, Patricia Cud- dy, Lillian Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. John B. Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. John P. Dal- ton, MT. and Mrs. Henry Doran, MT. and Mrs. Jatrick Hughes, Mrs. Jos eph Kendrick, MT. and Mrs. Walter Clifford, MT. an Mrs. John Miller, MT. an Mrs. Oscar Stafstrom, MT. and Mrs. M. J. Kenny, Mrs. Frank Ford,
 Also, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Smith, P. J. Reilly, Mrs. Alice Cor corsn, Frank Shugrue, MT. and Mrs. William J. Gleason, Thomas Healey, Ann Healey, MT. and Mrs. Harold Finn, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Phelan, Wil- liam Shea, Mrs. Hurley, James Hur- ley, Mrs. Champagne, Mrs. J. Null vile, MT. and Mrs. William Petch- lock-
 Also, Mrs. John Cassidy, Miss Ann Bowie, MT. and Mrs. Rocco Mariana, MT. and Mrs. John Garrity, Mir. and Mrs. John Whelan, MT. and Mrs. P. F. Moran, Miss Mary Moran, Harry Leary, Helena Mcguire, MT. and Mrs. Harry x. Cashin, Lucy Moss, Kay Dillon, MT. and Mrs. Hery Miller, MT. and Mrs. James Darling, Mrs. Mary Nolan, Marie Nolan, MT. and Mrs. Frank Malley, MT. and Mrs. James Conway.
 Also, James Meenck, MT. and Mrs. John J. Dzick, MT. and Mrs. M. Kane MT. and Mrs. Ray Darling. MT. and Mrs. George Garrity, Mrs. Louis Fiske, Mrs. Nell Ferris, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Ford, Astrid Arab, Joseph Doyle, James Doyle, Gene Ford, Mrs. Frank Sturges, MT. and Mrs. Roger Connor, MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Hay den, Edward Pekrul.
 Also, Mae Cow, MT. and Mrs. Ray mond Lambare.t MT. and Mrs. Will liam Champagne, Miss Agnes Ruk- stelis, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Kushlis, MT. and Mrs. Henry Wigglesworth, MT. and Mrs. Bernard L. Mullen, Mrs. Thomas Kelly. Eileen Kelly, Margaret Hickey, Gertrude Brown, MT. an Mrs. Francis A. Sacco, Jose phine Christolini, Anne Bova,
 Also, Mir. an Mrs. Edward Capo- wich, MT. and Mrs. J. L. Davies, Mir. and Mrs. William r. Sutton, Mrs. w. Sutton. Mrs. Nora Walsh, Mrs. Thomas McGrath. MT. and Mrs. John Hayes. MT. and Mrs. Edward ODonnell, Mrs. Catherine Fitzpat- rick, Mrs. w. J. Kinney. Gertrude Gabyiel, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Fra geau,
 Also. Mrs. John F. Murphy, Peggy Murphy, MT. and Mrs. P. J. Reilley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
Officials Resolved
 ToReduce Accidents
 On Streets Of City
of Drive-Appeal for Cooperation Read in Vari- Ous Local Churches Yesterday

"If the deathless period can be ex- tended through the Fourth of July, period of three months will have been enjoyed by Waterbury without motor vehicle fatality" said Supt. of Police William J. Roach, as he issued an urgent appeal for safe driving during the holiday period.
 "The Waterbury police depart ment calls on the citizens of Wa terbury to assist in the flight to stop midsummer massacre by sign- ing a new Declaration of Independ- ence-an independence from being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
YOUTHS FRIENDS
 SEEK MEDICATION
Arrest Due to Misunder- standing of Song; Charge
 NOlled in Court

An explanation has been given to police and court officials concern ing the recent arrest of Robert Ban- ziger, 22, of 3il Cooke street. The incident which caused so much em- barrassment to the young man and family prompted Judge E. E. Conway to order nolle when some of the facts of the case became known. A technical charge of breach of the peace was preferred against the young man.
 Young Banziger was riding home with some friends when their car paused for a signal light on West Main street. Another car with some young men also came to a stand still. In a few seconds the chorus of a popular song, Three Little Fish es" was heard. Tn one of the more less familiar interpretations of the numbers there are several vocal in terpolations that resemble the well known Bronx cheer or "raz". A passing policeman though the "razz' was directed at him and walking over to the car he inquired who made the noise. Young Banigzer ad- mitted that he was one of several singing, but explained that the sound was nothing personal and was not directed at anyone. It was part of the song.
 The policeman, however, ordered Banziger to step out of the car and then placed him under arrest, refus- ing to accept the explanation given.
 A court nolle terminated the of- ficial police connections with the case, but friends of the young man are making efforts to vindicate his name and have the facts of the case properly known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

us or this natlon' @ arly struggles, we can get no better picture of the strength of our d e m oc cy t h an from the s ta te of ire e speech, free press and related rights.
 T h e h e ar t of our ire edonn is still the Bill of Rights. Only while we may all speak, publish an d as- senble freely can we trol our own progress and 1r,alfora Nnvv 1k0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
REV. I. |. SINCLAIR
 UNION LECTURER

The speaker at last nights union lawn service at St. Johns Episcopal church was Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, rector of All Souls Episcopal church. in exchange with the scheduled speaker. Rev. Samuel A. Budde of Christ Chapel. Mir. Budde is at the vacation house at Lake Quassapaug, where he and Mrs. Budde are in charge.
 MT. Sinclair stressed the growing need for a more effective exercise of Christian principles in the face of the present critical trend of world affairs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
WOODEN QUARTERS IN TOWN

Kelso. Wash, (UP) - Wooden money has been issued by the Kelso Chamber of Commerce. The scrip. each piece worth 25 cents, is a souvenir of Kelsos celebration July IA of Washington's golden jubilee of statehood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
BUTLERS MARRIED 25 YEARS YESTERDAY

Mir. and Mrs. Patrick Butler of 40 Willow street. yesterday held open house at their home in cele- bration of their twenty-five wedding anniversary. They were married in Hartford. and have two children. MT. Butler is an employe of the park department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

1 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Katiluis James Kinney, William Cow, Ann Barley. Edward Reilly, MT. aild Mrs A. Coddington, Francis Orincole, MT and Mrs. Frank McHugh, Mir. and Mrs. Edward McGrath, MT. an Mrs M. Shiel, Mrs. Marie Pichulo, Mrs Charles Nardello, Mrs. John Kuster
 Rosemary Kustar, MT. and Mrs. Leo Chase, MT. and Mrs. James Mullin, MT. and Mrs. John Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. George Cuddy, Miss Agnes Cuddy MT. and Mrs. George Cuddy. Miss Agnes Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. Martino, Marjorie Smith. MT. and Mrs. Edward Edwards, Ralps Lyon, Miss Bernice Lawton, Mrs Nellie Lawton, MT. and Mrs. Robert Irving.
 Also, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Phelan, MT. and Mrs. Curley, MT. and Mrs. Marshall Matney, Jack Kelleher, Jack ONeil. Mrs. Helen Begnal, MT. and Mrs. John Dillon, Mrs. Nina Gladding, Earl Gladding, William Gladding, Roger O'Meara, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Cow, MT. and Mrs. A. Shea, MT. and Mrs. Martin Toomey, MT. and Mrs. James Collins, William Winters, Miss Marion Winters, Wil- liam Hughes.
 Also John Church, Peter Yiske- vicius, Arthur Hillo. MT. and Mrs. Jay Futile, Leroy Irving, Mrs. E. Joyce, MT. and Mrs. James J. Pet- tit,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
VANCELETTES WED
 25 YEARS SUNDAY

MT. and Mrs. Joseph D. Vancelette, of 51 Tracy avenue, yesterday cele- brated their silver wedding anni- versary with a party at Lord Kitch- ener post hall, attended by more than 200 relatives and friends. The couple were married in St. Mary's church, Naugatuck. They have three children: Doris, Lurf 2 and Joan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
WillclleII on Vacation
 During the month of July while Walter Winchell is on his vacation this column will be conducted by differ ent guest writer's
"To Preserve Our Independence, We Must Preserve Our Liberties .

of Roger Baldwin author of the following article the fight maintain the rights the Constitution alum nus England descent Baldwin social parole work World Denying the right their lives of citizens he deliberately refused to his sentenced prison conscien After the he helped organize the American Civil Union which he has been 20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

the New York's Fair, probably next week. Edward Curley is chairman of the arrangements committee. Rev, David M. o'Keefe is sponsor of the team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

A Japanese organization will take control of all salt sales In East Gen. tral China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
Children of Mary SOdality

A meeting of the Children of Mary sodality of St. Francis xavier's church will be held Wednesday eve- ming in the church, with Miss Dor othy Danaher presiding. Dues are payable at that meeting. First Friday
 Friday of this week is the first Friday of the month. Confessions will be heard Thursday afternoon. st. Francis Team
 Coach Joe McAvoy will put the St.. Francis Xavier baseball team, win ners of the parochial league pen- nant. through .a stiff workout We'd nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Washington Park field. The team is getting set for a game Fri day morning at Hartford, in the statewide parochial team league. Teams from Hartford. New Haven, Bridgeport and Waterbury are en- tered
 AS a reward for winning the pen- nant, the team will take a trip to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
By ROGER N. BALDWIN

Director, American Civil Liberties Union
 said without government would the latter For free speech all liberty depend without rule of rants In all the fanfare the Fourth reminding