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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
BANK PRESIDENT
 RECALLED TODAY
DePastino's Suit Enters 9th Day Before Judge
 and Jury

John G. Nagle, president of the Meriden Savings Bank was recalled to the witness stand today as the $3,000 civil action of John DePastino of this city against the Meriden Savings Bank entered its eighth day before Judge Frank P. McEvoy and jury in superior court.
 The action involves claims and counter claims based on DePastino's s services in Waterbury as collector of rents for the bank.
 The motion to set aside the ver- dict for $6,500 recently awarded the plaintiff in the civil action of An- tonic Ciano against the Cities Serv- ice Oil Company was withdrawn to- day. Satisfaction or judgement pa- pers are expected to be filed soon.
 Ciano sued as administrator of the estate of his son, Armand who was killed in the explosion oof an East End gasoline station. The mo- tion to set aside was filed imme- dial kely after the verdict for the plaintiff was returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

cident in the city. Dreams of "traf- fic deathless 1899" ended with a fatal accident on Thomaston ave- nue last night.
 The report for February shows that there were 8 total of 49 acci- dents, none of which was fatal. This compares with 60 accidents, one fa- tai in the same month, 1888; and 6s accidents, one fatal, in the same month, 1897.
 A reduction of 19 accidents or 2a per cent for February, 1889, over February, 1887; a reduction of II ac- cidents or IS per cent for February 1889, over 1888, and a reduction of 100 per cent in the fatality rate for February. 1899 over the same month during the two preceding years is shown by the report.
 The accident prevention bureau and investigating squad, under the direction of Capt. William J. Duggan and Lieut., Joseph McEvoy and Ser geant Charles McWeeney have ex- tended their educational activities with series of radio broadcasts in the interest of traffic accident pre- vention work and suplementing the safety curriculum in vogue in the schools by personal addresses to the student body of the city's schools.
 Police Supt. William J. Roach said today, concerning traffic acci- dents:
 "If a crime wave had swept Wa terbury during 1888 and resulted in the deaths of nine people and the injuring of 240 we would have an aroused citizenry which would de- mand immediate action by us, the police. But, because traffic accidents are commonplace, because it seems that accidents just happen and are unavoidable no one is aroused. Acci- dents do not happen-they are caused.
 The police are doing their part with better traffic control plan and increased road patrol. So the rest is up to you, the motorists and pedes- trians.
 
 You must take it easy and watch your step.
 "Two-thirds or six of the people killed in Waterbury during 1888 were pedestrians.
 Pedestrians can solve one half of the traffic death problem by safe, alert walking-the motorists the other half by safe, alert driving.
 "No one appreciates more than l that the usual bromides of traffic warnings probably become tiresome But, when we realize the seriousness of traffic accidents; the heavy cost in suffering as well as the monetary expense resulting from them do we appreciate that all too few warnings are given for the danger in our daily use of streets and highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
CHURCH TO OFFER
 SWEDEN PICTURE
New Haven Salvation
 Army Members Coming toLutheran Parish

Moving pictures taken in Sweden last summer by two members o1 the Swedish corps of the Salvation army in New Haven are to be shown at the Swedish Lutheran Community house. This congesteo chcrch on Cherry street, Friday evening, March IT, under the aus pices of the Swedish Benevolent so- ciety and through the cooperation of Rev. Einar E. Kron, pastor ot the church.
 MT. and Mrs, William Reimer wis., tied the country of their birth last summer, and their films include country life in Sweden, some of the scenic beauties of the country Swedish royalty participating ill festivities on one of the larger is- lands in, the Baltic sea, the chang ing of the guards at the kings pal ace in Stockholm, etc.
 A group of .vocalists will sing a number of Swedish songs, and Ad- jutant Hjalmar Jacobson, the officer in charge of the Swedish corps in New Haven, is to give short talk.
 A silver offering, to be taken up during the service, is to benefit the Swedish Benevolent society's fund as. well as the Salvation army's self denial missionary fund.
 Rev. Einar' E. Kron is the presi- dent of the Swedish Benevolent so- ciety' and Rev. Axel Peterson of the Swedish Baptist church the vice. president. The members of the Swedish Baptist church have been invited to, attend this, program of pictures and songs: The general pub lie ist also welcome. The running comments by William Reimer in ex- planatiol of the pictures will be in the English language. x
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
ANNUAL SCOU I
 DRIVE IS SHORT
Lacks $l,2OO of Goal; Campaign to Continue
 Indefinitely

Total gifts and subscriptions tc the annual finance campaign oi Mattatuck council, Boy Scouts, fell Bhert of the $13,000 sought for op- erating expenses by $1,200, it was learned last night at the final report meeting of workers at the Hotel FL ton. Returns amounted to $11,803 whic haside from falling short of the operating expenses goal, included nothing for camp development for which an additional $7,500 is sought
 Walter H. Deacon, president of the council, said last night that although there will be no more report meet ings, the campaign will be contin- ued indefinitely.
 A special effort will be made this spring to secure funds for the de- velpoment of the new camp site in Plymouth. hoping that enough can be collected in gifts and subscrip- tions to enable scouts to carry on a camping program there this summer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
VERA CURTIS TO
 ... LECTURE I l TONIGHT

Miss Vera Curtis will be at >Dav- enport hall tonight in the fourth lecture of her series on Wagner's Ring of the Niebelungen. Tonight she, will apalyze and discuss Got terdammerung". the fourth and last in this dramatic series. Previously she has given "Das Rheingold." Die Walkure," and "Siegfried." The series is sponsored in this city by the Mattatuck Musical Art society
 Miss Curtis, who is . former singer of the Metropolitan opera will give a fifth lecture in two weeks time on 'Parsifal,' which will conclude her lecture series for the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07


 The first club Memorial Day sub- scription was received at head quarters today, from Santa Maria Circle, No. 27, Daughters of 1sa- bella.
 The secretary of that organization sent check for $500 to Miss Alice G. Peak, director of the VIVA, with the request that Tuesday, March 2, be recorded as the Daugh- ters of Isabella Day, by one of the nurses.
 One Days Work
 Miss Peak explained that this practice is general in many other cities throughout the country, and that the contribution of $500 will finance the work of one nurse for a day. A complete report of all cases cared for by that nurse, will be sent to the Daughter of Isabella to be read at their next meeting.
 Miss Peak stated that any person or organization wishing to set aside one day as a memorial, could do so by contributing the sum of $500 and requesting that a certain day be named according to their wishes. At the close of that day, the nurse will prepare a detailed record of her accomplishments, and forward it to the person or group making the request.
 The V. N. A. hopes that many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
SEVEN TREESSE
 EXHIBIT BY MARTIN

The Seven Trees Series of paint ings by Miles LA Martin of this city are now on exhibition in The Little Gallery of the Mattatuck Historical society and will be there during this month. MT. Martins paintings in this series include "Gavotte." Far North" Green River" Three Boats," Early Spring" "Water Front, "Perigeux," Cold Day.. Summer Angouleme, "Fall," and Cathedral at Gaen.'
 Other paintings not with the Seven Trees motif, are "Solesmes," Car casonne,' Rue Neuve, Periguex," Mt. Mohawk 1929" Winter, "Still Life," and Lincoln"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
No Fatalities Here
 During 1889 Until
 One Last Evening
Statistician LttIe's Report Is Encouraging Chief Roach Urges Motorists, Pedestrians to Cooperate
 in Making City Safe for Both

Substantial reductions in automo- bile accidents in Waterbury during the month of February, 1889, by com- parison with the same month of pre- vieus years are shown today in the monthly accident analysis and summary issued by Chief Statisti- clan James J. Little or the traffic accident squad of the Waterbury police department.
 The report shows that until last night, the first 77 days of the year 1899 had passed without a fatal ac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
Full Weather Report

Boston. March (UP)-Weath- CT forecast:
 CONNECTICUT-G fair and colder tonight and WedneS- day.
 MAINE, RHODE ISLAND and MASSACHUSETTS, Generally fair and colder tonight and Wednesday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
Auto Accidents In February Drop From Pr
SURVIVOR TO HOLLYWOOD

John Grewell, Nebraska resident who is the only living witness of the ceremonies that marked the com- pletion of the first transcontinentaI railroad on May 10, 1869, came to Hollywood t act as technical ado v1sr for a duplication of the cere- monies which Cecil B. De Mile will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

Miss Hilda Erics0n, Visiting Nurse, who guards the health of families in the north end district, works among friendly and optimistic peo- pie who predominate in that area. The children use Fulton park as their playground, and the adults take advantage of the recreatiolial facilities offered at the Pearl Street Community house. This congested part of the city has many three family houses and large blocks where there Is much doubling up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

Irene Dunne, who appears oppo- site Fred MacMurray in Para mounts Invitation to Happiness" was graduated from the Chicago College of Music before starting her theatrical career.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
TWO RUGGLEs MEET

Charlie Ruggles, veteran screen comedian, is being directed by his brother Wesley for the first time in the earamount picture titled "Invi- tation to Happiness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

Miss Mildred Bowes, Visiting Nurse who serves the south end district told the reporter that her patients are mostly young couples and their children. This area has two churches and one community house where there are many activities at all times. All age groups participate. The parks are well patr0nized in the summer, providing safe play ground for children. There are but few undernourished children here, mostly in the larger family groups Miss Bowes is regarded highly in her district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
$9,OOO Mark Reached
 In V. N. A. Campaign
First Club Memorial Day Subscription Sent By D. of l..
 Miss Peak Recommends Custom to Individuals

Over the $9O0O mark with contributions to the amount of $911689 reported today the Visiting Nurse Association continued it's appeal for the support vital to it's widespread health program in this community The sum Nd A0A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

Watching over the health of Vol. colt, Miss Catherine McArdle, mem Der of the Visiting Nurse associa. ton staff is highly thought of by her patients. She knows most of them very we'll because they seldom move, being a more or less fixed population of skilled factory work CTS in the average income group They are the secoEd generation of a mixed European ancestry. The Sacred Heart school is the only one in the district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

others will adopt this Memorial Day idea, thereby lending substantial support to the associations work.
 Dr Condon Appeals
 Appeal for support of the cam paign was made Dr. Thomas J. Con- don, superintendent of schools, who stated: 'The Visiting Nurse Asso- ciation of Waterbury has become an institution. Its health-promoting services to the indigent and needy merit warm approval from the com munity. To continue and extend it's charitable work, financial sup port is imperative. I am confi- dent that our citizens will not be found wanting. H
 Contributions sent to the Visiting Nurse Home, 37 Central avenue, or to The Waterbury Democrat, will be acknowledged, so far as possible, in The Waterbury Democrat.
 List of Donations
 Acknowledgement is made today of the following contributions:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

film for Paramount,s Union Pa- cific," starring Joel McCrea and Barbara Stanwyck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
Steal a March on Time and Be Ready With An All Weather Coot For Spring "A Reversible Two In One Coot.
 $35

Meet the weather as it comes in March and show your best side out at oII times.
 Beautiful tweeds, Saxonies and cheviots, reverse side of choice shower repeIIont oII wool sobor- dine thot will shed most showers like a ducks back.
 ''Vimenet" feather weight felt hats, from old Belgium = . won derfuI hat wonderful price $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

In a contest in England bald bus driver won a prize of a perma- nent wave.
Nogales international., 1939-04-16
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
FOUNDER OF ROTARY CLUB

Paul P. Harris. founder of Ro-
tary international, was born April
10, 1868, at Racine, Wisconsin. He
was educated in the public schools
and academies in Vermont, the
University of Vermont, Princeton
University, and the University OF
Iowa, receiving the degrees of
Ph.B., LIB, and LID.
After completing his law course
in 1891, he spent the following five
years in seeing the world and learn
ing to know his fellows by actual
contact with them under all sorts
of conditions. He worked as re-
porter on daily papers in San Fran
cisco and Denver, rode the range
in the cow country, picked oranges
in southern Louisiana, sold marble
and granite, crossed the Atlantic
twice on cattle ships, and made a
Nogales international., 1939-04-16

third to Europe on business.
The acquaintances which he made
in college and during his travels
were of material assistance in the
early extension of Rotary.
In 1896 he felt he had gained suf-
ficient parctical knowledge to be of
service to his clients and opened a
law office in Chicago. He had nei-
ther friends nor relatives in that
city. He had much time for reflec-
ton and ponedered much on con-
ditions of life and business in
large city. In 1905, as a result of
his studies and reflections, he had
formulated a definite philosophy of
business relations. Calling together
three of his friends, each of whom
was engaged in a different line of
businees, he expounded his theory
to them.
This group was the nucleus of the
first Rotary club in the world, the
Rotary Club of Chicago. Through
the work of Paul Harris and other
members of the Chicago club,
similar clubs began to be organized
In a number of other cities.
After few years the necessity
for some organization to bind these
different clubs together became ap-
parent. Thereupon Paul Harris,
Chesley Perry, and others organiz-
ed the National Association of Ro-
tary Clubs in America, in 1910.
When When clubs were formed in
Canada and Great Britain, making
the movement international in
scope, the name was changed, in
1912, to The International Asso-
citation of Rotary Clubs. In 1922
the name was changed to Rotary
International.
Paul Harris was the first presi-
dent of the National Association
and the First President of the In
ternational Association of Rotary
Clubs and is President Emeritus of
Rotary International. He has trav-
eled extensively and has visited
many countries throughout the
world in which there are Rotary
Clubs.
On July 2, 1910, he was married
to Miss Jean Thomson, of Edin-
burg. Scotland, She has accom-
panied him on many OF his Rotary
travels and has assisted him in en-
tertaining many Rotary friends
from ali parts of the world at their
home, "Comely Bank, in suburban
Chicago. His friendship garden is
ont of the features of "Comely
Bank.
While Paul Harris has devoted
much of his time to Rotary, he has
also been prominent in civic and
profef sional work. He is honorary
vice president of the international
Society of Crippled Children and
has served as chairman of the
Committee on Professional Ethics
and member Of the board of man
ayers Of the Chicago Bar Associa7
ton.
Nogales international., 1939-04-16
Second Time
Conference Here

This is the second time a Rotary
conference has been held at NO
gales. The first was in 1926 when
George Todd was district governor,
and DR.. M. I. Merritt, president OF
the Nogales club.
Last Years conference was held
Ia Tucson and the year before IN
Globe, In 1896 it was in Phoenix,
1855. Prescott; 1884, Flagstaff; 1888,
9afford: 1892, Meea; 1881, Tucson;
1850. Phoenix; 1929. Globe; 1928,
Prescott; 1927, Mesa; 1925, Phoe-
nix: 1924, Las Vegas. N. M, 1928,
Tucson; 1922, Los Angeles.
Nogales international., 1939-04-16

Two well known ArizonansMarn Gentry of WILCOX at
left and B. Wilson of Flagstaff rght-seek "B
Carty of Needles
national The nominated at the will
international Cleveland
Gentry president of the Wilcox club
OF the Board Regents of the University Arizona
Greenvile Mo-. Oct. 49, 1908.
Wilson, president of the Flagstaff club in 192 and
attorney superior judge county, in
Monmouth, ILL., 1877 resident of Arizona
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
UNBEATEN CRIMSON CREW ROWS TODAY
By United Press

Harvard'S unbeaten Crimson crew risks its perfect record today in the outstanding regatta on the eastern rowing program.
 With nine straight victories, the Harvard eight meets Navy, Penn and Columbia in the Adams cup re- gatta at Cambridge, Mass.
 Two more undefeated boatloads, Yale and Cornell, put their records on the line against Princeton in the Carnegie cup regatta at Princeton.
 The annual American Henley re- gatta, featuring numerous races for singles and doubles, as well% as eight-oared boats, will be rowed at Cambridge in addition to the Adams cup competition. Joe Burk, of Phil- adelphia, singles Souls champion of the U. S., and winner at the Royal Henley regatta in England last year, will be the star performer.
 Seven smaller schools will send crews into action at Red Bank, N. J., in the Dad Vail regatta, a com petition in memory of former Wisconsin coach.
 Dartmouth. Rollins, Boston U., Marietta, Manhattan, American 1n- ternational, and Rutgers are en- tered for the varsity race with Rut- gers a steady favorite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
POKER PIN LEAGUE
 DINNER TONIGHT

The Poker bowling league will hold its annual banquet at Waverly inn in Cheshire tonight.
 This league has been bowling at the north end Y. M. c. A. for the past eight years. Its banquet is al- ways a very interesting affair with surprises for various members which are eagerly awaited this year since the committee which consists of Frank J. Ricchezza, chairman, Pat Stance, Louis Gentle and Pat Travisano, has let it be known that this years function is going to sur- pass anything else ever held by this league. Joseph L. Manganaro who is the president of this league, has been selected to act as master of ceremonies at this banquet.
 The champions for this past sea- son who will receive the prize at this affair are the "Jokers";; second place was won by the "Deuces," and the show position was won by the Aces" William Lanese led the league with the highest average for the season. Henry Santopietro had the highest three" games, Archie Gizzi the high single, and Francis McGrail the high single with no mark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
HIGH SCHOOL MINES
 ACTIVE TODAY

wilby and Torrington was the local high school baseball game scheduled today at Hamilton park with Crosby scheduled to take on Gilbert high in Winsted. Both games should be interesting and irn- portant to the contestants as to their standing in the Naugatuck Valley league. Eddie Nagrabaksi is scheduled to take the mound for Wilby against Q New City team that has been playing good baseball. Martin may get the call to pitch for Torrington. Day and Kozalka will probably be the opposing pitchers In the Crosby Gilbert game.
 Yesterdays Results
 West Haven [, Hillhouse 8.
 Commercial (. Doardman Trade l.. Gilbert i7, New Britain Trade 2.
 Litchfield c. Bethel 6.
 Canaan 9. New Milford a.
 Washington II, panbury Trade G..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Italian : American Games On Today; Zappone In Charge

The Italian American Baseball league will usher in the 1939-40 sea- son this afternoon with colorful ex- ercises making the opening of the leagues fourth campaign. The pro- gram of ceremonies will be directed by Nicholas Zappone, honorary president of the league. Peter DiLeo, who was the first president of the league and is at the present time a life member of the league, has been chosen to pitch the first ball and Nicholas Zappone, who is well known in the city and is one of the real members who has made this league a success, will catch Michael Tacinelli, president of the league and William T. Harrington, donor of the beautiful trophy which will become the permanent possession of the team evening the championship three successive seasons, will share in raising old glory to the breeze.
 The opening tilt which is sched- uled for Fulton park, will be be- tween the Pontes and Lourdes. This game will start at 1:30 sharp. At 4 o'clock the Aviglianese, defending champs, will square of with the Civilta Progresso. George Greece and Charles Gerace will umpire.
 Five teams are again entered in the league this season. The Knights of Sicily, who have replaced the Fratellenza this year, have drawn bye for today.
 An invitation has been extended to all baseball fans to attend the opening games at Fulton park this afternoon.
 The way things seem to be going and the way managers seem to howl at meetings the league seems to be in for the best season in the history of the Italian American baseball league.
 It is too early in the season to pick any team as 8 cinch to win but the writer commits himself by saying that the team to beat this year is the Aviglianese with a pos- sibiilty that the Knights of Sicily will also shape up as pennant con- tender.
 The officers of the league for this season include Michael Tacinelli, President Nicholas Zappone and Peter Di Leo. hoonrary presidents; James Bianco, vice-president; Peter Toilette, secretary; Anthony Rom- aniello, assistant secretary; Frank Zibell, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
PUBLIC PARKS
 GAMES SUNDAY

With its league affairs straight ened out and six teams ready to open the season, first games will be played in the Public Parks League tomorrow afternoon at Fulton and Waterville Parks with hag-raising and first ball pitches arranged for while the contesting players parade.
 The Liberty Stars will meet the Sts. Peter and Paul Holy Name nine at 1:45 o'clock at Fulton park and the North End Pals will provide the opposition for the defending champions, the Blessed Sacraments in the 4 o'clock feature. George Greece will umpire both encounters and Nocera will score.
 At Waterville Park, Alderman Arthur DuBois will toss out the first ball to start the Waterville A. c. and Aviglianese hines away to a good start. Charley Gerace will handle this encounter and Collins will score. The game is set for 3 o'clock.