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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Neighbors Involved
 In Driveway Feud
Broom Used as Weapon When Principals Start Wrest-
 ling About Disputed Area--Truce Ordered

Judge Mascolo today on e charge of assault and breach of peace,
 Herman A. Mannel, possibly 50, of Hillhouse road, weighing in At about i00, appeared as complainant,
 Mir, Mannel took the stand and related how he dug out the drive way yesterday-'a private drive way. Shortly thereafter, he contin- ued, there appeared in the driveway . barrel of snow" This was follow- ed by bones and stones (which will break the bones, if you believe In childhood rhymes),
 Soon thereafter, Messrs Monahan and Mannel tangled and the scrathes on M, Monahan's face were caused by severe rubbing In the snow.
 MT. Manners daughter, he related, came out and started belaboring Mir. Monahan with . broom, "al- though I told her to stop, she per- sisted, Mir. Mannel recounted, us court and spectators began to get e light side of the argument,
 "Who was on top then9" enquired the referee, Judge Mascoiv,
 "Ee was," Mir. Mannel admitted,
 MT. Manncl smiled, spectators laughed,
 Attorney Traurig presented his scared combatant, MT. Monahan.
 Tho defendant related that he had lived In the East Farms sector for 2b years, MT, Mannel "only i2 or i6 years" He always used the driveway on Wednesday mornings, he said, to go over to teh clubhouse and stoke the fires.
 Plan Opposed
 Referee Mascolo had suggested that the litigants settle their mat- tor out of court but at least one of the erstwhile battlers was op- posed.
 The tale of tho battle went on, .., and on,,,, with Prosecutor Healey suggesting to Attorney Traurig that tho Waterbury Title company Do called Into service to settle the ownership of the driveway.
 Both of you fellows arc of on age where there can't be much fight left in either of you" commented the referee. "There appears to have been no blows struck; you were just wrestling around"
 MT. Monahan was advised to take the "high road" around and to keep away from the How road" of the driveway. He was on top ct the fin- ish of the last encounter but the court appeared to feel that this superiority would not obtain in c return engagement.
 The case was continued for six months, pending developments Of who's on bottom now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
COLONEL GRANT GUEST OF S.A.R.
Grandson of Civil War General to Speak Here
 Next Month

Col, Ulysses s. Grant Sd, grand- son of the famous President and Civil War general, will be guest of honor at tho B0th anniversary ban- quet of the Connecticut society, Sons of the American Revolution, at The Elton next month.
 J. Warren Upson, president of the Mattatuck branch of this city, an nounced yesterday that Col. Grant had accepted the invitation to att tend the jubilee. Col, Grant is chief of staff of the armys second corps area with headquarters at Governors Island, New York, His discourse will cover America's pres ent military defenses and plans for their extension.
 Col. Grant was graduated from West Point in 1903, saw action in the Philippine instruction aud the Vera Cruz expedition, and was a member Of the Versailles supreme war council, He holds five foreign decorations for his work in drafting the United States treaty with Ger many for the treatment of war prisoners, and was awarded tho Dis- tinguished Service medal by his own government,
 Mattatuck branch also is plan- ming to entertain other prominent Connecticut people in connection with tho anniversary, among them, Gov, Baldwin and former Lieut. Gov. Ernest F, Rogers of New Lon don, past president general Of the society, who will discuss progress of the committee preparing for the 60th anniversary congress of the National Society, s. A. A., at the GriSwold hotel in New London in May. Invitations to attend also have been accepted by Capt. Wes- Icy c. Patton, president of the Mas sachusetts society, 5. A. R.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Basketball

One Of the most interesting bass ketball cards of the season has been arranged for tomorrow night at the Washington Park gym, In the opener, the denth will meet the Robins and in the final, the Props will stack up against the Tribunes, The Robins recently defeated the Raymond Hillies and are out to re- peat at the expense of the Gents,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
HARTFORD BANKERS
 WIN RIFLE MATCH

Brass City Rife club met defeat last night at the State Armory when the Hartford Bankers revolver team emassed 1,2i7 points against i,i49 for the local marksmen in the fourth rou'd Of the Central Con- necticut Revolver league.
 Eagles eye in the match was Roy Bristol Of Waterbury, secretary Of the Brass City Rife club. who piled Up 258 points for first place. Second honors went to D. Andrews, Of Hart ford, with a score of 256.
 The scores follow: Hartford Bankers: D. Andrews, 256; D. Bly, denburg. 249; P. Flynn, PAS; 1T. sando. PAT. end W. Porter. PIT.
 Brass City: Roy Bristol, 258; P. Grove, 238: J. Harting, 230; J. o. P. Manherz, PIP, and w. rFitcheIl, 21l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Brigadier General

General Cummins has come to the New England area command the hard way. Receiving his commits sion as second lieutenant of infan- try in 1903 after graduating from St. Louis University. he has served as Divisional Machine Gun officer of the Seventh Division, A. E. F., Executive officer of the Fifteenth Infantry in China, on the War De- pertinent General staff, as mem- Der of the Infantry board and director of the War Plans Division course at the Army War College. He was highly commended for his work as New England Commander during the hurricane and flood dis aster last September. In addition to being nationally recognized as a speaker who keeps his listeners on the edge of their seats he. is eminently fitted to discuss problems of national defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Movies and Turkey!

Michael swata, assistant re- cruiter for the U. s. Navy in Wa terbury and environs, gave lec- ture and showed sound motion pictures last night at a supper meeting of the Knights of Pythias in Pythias hall. Turkey was served before the lecture and movies.
 Mir. Swata talked on activities of the fleet today and showed pic- lures of aviation in the Navy and the part 1t plays in cooperating with surface craft. Planes soaring from aircraft carriers, the fir- Ing of torpedoes and bombing maneuvers were features.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
IVY DIVISION
 TO HOLD REUNION
World War Veterans Plan Observance of National
 Defense Week

Veterans Of the famous Fourth Ivy" division of the regular army will gather in a reunion to be held in conjunction with the observance Of National Defense Week on Sat- urday, February 18th at the Hotel Lenox in Boston to hear talk by Brigadier General Joseph H. Gum mins, U. s. A., new commander of the First Corps Area,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

additional damage was done to the house, his client felt he should be remunerated for the loss
 Hartford. Conn, Feb. 9-(UP)- Democrats in the state senate were hopeful today of maintaining a united front" for the remainder of the general assembly session, but 1t was mostly wishful thinking.
 Two of the three senators who have voted frequently with Repub- licans did not attend the unity" dinner of the group last night-Sen. George T. Culhane, Waterbury. and Sen. Thomas F. Stammers, Torring- ton. Sen. Samuel F. Malkan. New Haven. another rebel, was there.
 Among those present: former Gov Wilbur L. Cross.
 Hartford. Conn. Feb. 9-CUP)- The judiciary committee today voted favorable report on a bill e.empting members of the states military forces from the concealed weapons law while in training or travelling to target matches.
 The bill was sponsored by Sen. Morris B. Payne. R.. New London. National Guard Major-G General.
 Hartford. Conn. Feb. 9-(UP)-- The judiciary committee today re- ports favorably Q bill, aimed at au- tograph and stamp collectors. which would make it crime to mutilate public records. A penalty of not more then 10 years in prison was provided.
 Another bill reported fayorably in- cluded state officers and employees in the embezzlement statutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Milder Weather

Mildcr weather was in prospect today with snow or rain due to- morrow. however, as temperatures registered at the 4i-degree mark at 1880 o'clock this afternoon.
 The minimum for the last 2a hours was 2s degrcs and the higf mark yesterday was 70 degrees. It was 70 degrees at noon today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
HARTFORD HOSPITAL GRADUATE 70 NURSES

Hope Hartling Of Cheshire and Alberta M,s Smith of Torrington were among the 70 student nurses who received their traditional white caps In appropriate ceremonies held in Heublein Hall of the Hartford Hospital Training school last even- Ing and so passed from tho prelim- mary to the junior status of nurse training,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Who,s nn hnttom noM9

WITO0 V VTT U0VVV77T 1T0WT -- --
 Such wa& the theme of Q fracAs of feud proportion which was aired In city court today with Judge Ed ward Mascolo as Q ienlent referee, Prosecutor Frank T. Henley as time- keeper and Attorney Edward Trau- rig was trainer of the comhatant faced with charges.
 Seems there Is e driveway to . clubhouse out in the Beast Farms sector. You remember yesterday and the snowp
 Weights Checked
 We'll, sir, Matthew Monaghan, 67, of Pierpont Heights, weighing in at around i6O pounds, his face scared with fresh wounds, appeared before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
c.Y.0. CAST PRES z
 THE FIRST CLIENT"

Ann !. nollard. Philip HenneSsS. and George storm were the pIeyezN In c one-act play The First Client, < which was the feature of . social Qf the Q. Y. o. unit of St, MaraAreka church last night In st. Marearel's school hall, A business meeting pre- ceded the social. Walter Calvin. vice president, presided.
 A committee of eight was named to take charge of programs for the next two months. They are Sophia Culhane, Marjorie Delaney. Helen Smith, Frank LeRoy, Joseph Fox, Ann J. Hollard, Philip Hennessy, and George storm, chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Lads Held

Two boys, II and i2 years old. were turned over to juvenile au- thorities following charges of theft of Si7 from the cash register of the store of Mrs. Bessie Roof, 1880 East Main street. They were tak- en into custody yesterday by De- tective Lieutenant William r. Pol- lard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
FORGED TO FLEE

Webster, Mass, Feb. 9 - (U.P.) = rhirty-five persons were forced out by fire which destroyed the l38- year-old Joslin House last night at loss of $40,000. The blaze started in the cellar and spread through the three -story brick and wooden struc- ture. Three stores in the building also were desroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
EGG 6 i-s INCHES LONG

Suffieid, Conn. = (Up)--It may have been a matter of pride with Karl 0, Kulle's hen, but the day after Q Groton hen laid an egg measuring l-4 inches In circulns ference and c S-4 inches long, the local hen produced one 8 Ia hyb 2 inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Spotlighting Brass City News
Held For Trial

Raymond Baker, a, of i37 Bank street, was held in $500 bail today in city court by Judge Edward Maseolo when he was arraigned on q charge of obtaining money under felse pretenses, The case was continued until Feb, l7,
 Baker was arrested last night on a warrant by Detective Lieut., John Calvin. He was represented In court by Attorney George J. Crocicchia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
BALDWIN DENIES
 WORKS DEPT. CUT
Not In Any Movement to Curtail or Abolish That
 Department

Hartford. Conn, Feb. e-(UP)- Gov. Baldwin said today he was not q party to any legislative program to abolish or curtail the powers of the public works department.
 Several bills now are in commit tec calling for the consolidation of the department with the highway agency, under a single administrat tor and the chipping away of the cxten- sive authority now held by the works administrator.
 Tt Is no part of any policy that have initiated" the governor said, concerning reports Republicans were preparing a concentrated effort to unsettle the works department which was created two years ago and which Robert A Hurley, a Democrat, was appointed adminis- trator.
 The state parks committee yes- terday approved Q bill transferring to the state parks and forest com- mission full authority over rehabiIl- tation and construction work in state parks.
 The governor said he regarded this action as necessary because of the nature of the work involved"
 Assembly Notes
 Hartford, Conn. Feb. o--(UP)- The senate cleaned the calendar of a batch of minor bills today, some of which will be features of other measures still in committee. and ad- tourned after session of less than half an hour.
 Among unfavorabie reports ac- cepted those requiring scientific tests to determine the sobriety of automobile operators, ard classify ing as crime any combined agree ment to fix prices on necessities of life.
 Another rejected bill would limit first degree murder charges to slay- ings committed while resisting law ful arrest or during the commit riient of any crime punishable by states imprisonment.
 Hartford. Conn, Feb. 9-(UP)- State milk administrator s. Mclean Buckingham, whose term expired yesterday. remained in office indef- initely today because Governor Baldwin has not named successor.
 Buckingham was appointed by former Gov. Wilbur L. Cross on a recess basis, or until the sixth We'd nesday of the general assembly.
 Recess terms of 12 county com missioners and that of state high way commissioner William J. Cox also expired yesterday. They will continue in office until successors are named, or they are reappointed.
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 9-CUP)- Scientific tests for drunken drivers were strongly urged today in the general assembly.
 Temperance groups dominated hearing before the judiciary com- mittee at which legislation was de- manded to take the guess-work" out of drunken driving cases.
 Tests of sobriety would be made through samples of blood. urine, sa- liva. Another bill would leave the decision up to the arresting officers sense of smell.
 Hartford. Conn. Feb. 9-(UP)- Hugh Mackenzie. Waterford. sought $3000 damages from the state today because. his attorney told the leg islative claims committee, tree fell on his home during the September hurricane,
 This wasn't so bad. Attorney Leo Beisheim, New London said. but when state highway department workers removed the tree, so much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
HARD WORKING

Akim Tamiroff, noted character actor, once had to learn the deaf and dumb sign language for Q pic- ture. Then he learned a peculiar limp for his role in Paris Honey moon," and to crack q bullwhip for Union Pacific"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Card Party

Another Of the weekly card parties of the St, Francis Xavier Ladies' guild will be held tomorrow after noon in the parish hall. More than 100 women are expected to attend.
 The monthly meeting Of the guild will be held tomorrow night, at which time Rev. Joseph Kinney. Q native of the parish. now assigned to Hartford, will be the principal speaker.
 Subscription for two weeks for two quarts of milk will be one of che prizes awarded at tomorrow's card party, The arrangements committee includes:
 Mrs. Nellie Hayden, Mrs. Elizabeth Mailey. Mrs. Mary Hogan, Mrs. Mary Donahue. Mrs. Ellen Healy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
WIDOW HAS iae DESCENDANTS

Watertown, N. Y. (Up) - When Mrs, Margaret Kellar 0ault, eS- year-old widow, died, she had i29 surviving descendants. Twioe-2nar- ried Mrs, dault was survived by II children, 75 grandchildren and 70 great grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Card Tourney

Prepared to meet any team in competition. q group of "4b" players from the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society will go to St. Thomas card party tonight,
 The following players will com- prise the team: Peter Kelly, Farreu Derwin, Michael Rayie, John De- laney, Patrick Creayen. John Shee- han, James Long, Thomas Coughlin, Edward doggin and Timothy Law Tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

The Boeing B-ib, largest airplane in the United States Army Corps, has four 1000 horsepower engines and Q weight of 90 tons. The plane has It's own refrigeration plant and generating equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

William T. Warrington, city editor of the Waterbury Democrat will ad- dress the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society at the monthly meet- ing in the parish hall Sunday night, President Edward doggin will pres side. Several acts of entertainment, including Q group of talented vocal- ists. will be presented. following the transaction Of regular business mat ters.
 The society will receive commun- ion in c body ct the 7;30 o'clock mass Sunday morning. Plans are being made to inaugurate the annal membership drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Program Planned By
 Holy Name Society
Entertainment Address Arranged For Sunday Nights
 Meeting Community Club to Complete Plans
WASHINGTON HILL

Mrs. Margaret Kelley, Mrs. Deborah Kendrick, Mrs. Mary Coleman, Mrs. Nora McHugh, Mrs. Judith OKeefe, Mrs. Sadie Carolin and Mrs, Mary O,Donnell,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Community Club

An important meeting of the Washington Park Community club will be held tonight ct Q o'clock in the Community house with Presi- dent James J. dladney presiding, The arrangements committee for the testimonial dinner to past officers will meet following the regular bus mess session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

Arizona has more paved roads per capita than any other state in the United States.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-14
tuberculosis Seal Sale Drive Is
Again Under Way

With the annual drive for funds for
the Maryland tuberculosis Associa-
ton under way again, the health de-
partment announced how money con-
tributed last year was used. The sum
contributed was $336.8O. Of this $1,000
went to the National tuberculosis As
ISOLATION and $84.20 to the Maryland
Branch. The remaining $235.70 has
been spent for Garrett county patients.
The seal sale the first week this year
was $127.54, which is $40 more than
the amount received the first week of
last year.
Seals have been mailed out to many
people and they are expected to re-
turn the money or the seals within a
reasonable time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-14
Barn At Dry Run Destroyed

The large barn on the property of
W. E. burst, Dry Run, was destroyed
by fire of undetermined origin last
Monday, December A, it has just been
learned
Mr. burst had just returned to his
home from Oakland and after putting
his horses in the barn had gone to
the house nearby when smoke was
seen coming from the roof of the
structure.
Mr.. burst quickly got the horses
out Of the building, went for help to a
closely neighbor and returned and at
tempted to get some farm machinery
to a place of safety, but fell and
tore the ligaments in his leg.
The barn was filled with the years
crops and farm machinery and also a
threshing machine belonging to a
nelghbor farmer. Some insurance was
carried but not sufficient to cover the
loss sustained.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL TO PRESENT
OPERETTA DECEMBER 21ST
All Parts in Play Taken by Fresh
men and Sophomore Students

Fun, laughter, tears, romance and
other ingredients are contained in the
operetta, "The Princess Passes By"
which will be presented in the Oak
land High school auditorium on Thurs
day evening, December 81, at 800
o'clock by members of the freshmen
and sophomore classes.
The story of the operetta is wound
about a poor toymaker, Don Brown
ing, who lives with his mother, Nancy
Lou Dawson. While he sleeps his toys
become alive and hold their revels in
his workshop. The magic toys are
Dolores Yutzy, Virginia Lawton, Bill
Casteel, William Graham. Rosemarie
Booming plays the part of the prin-
cess. Woven in the story are several
musical numbers by two choruses.
The dolls chorus includes Dolores
Hardin, Anne Kesner, Dolores Yutzy,
Bobby Rudy, Lawrence Cosner, Miriam
0rndorff, Kathleen Black, William
Landon, Iris Root, Wayne Krause,
William Casteel, Robert Sincell, Vir-
GINA Lawton, William Graham, Bar
bara Martini Betty Sanders, Amy Jane
Friend, Nell Broadwater.
The emperor's chorus includes Eva
Ign Fraley, Jacqueline Tower, Marie
Sweitzer, Ann Lawrence, Donna Lit
man, Betty Lee James, Pauline Har-
vey, Raymond Friend, Helen Gordon,
Lee Thayer, Elva Beckman, Billy
Stahl, Ralph Wensel, Lorraine Cook,
Mary Jane Gnegy, Geraldine CLANCY,
Sara Lewis, Ellen Turney, Betty Tur-
ney, Helen Miller, Geraldine Freeland,
Mary Wilt, Betty Rodeheaver, Fay
Sines, Nolda Griffith.
There are several dances included
in the evenings entertainment in
which the following will participate:
Martha Whorton, Betty Lantz, Merle
Hoover, Madge VanSickle, Lucille
Warwick, Eleanore Browning, Richard
Turney, Eloise Griffith Marylyn Comp
ton, Anne Wheeler.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-14
HUNTING STORIES ARE
GIVEN PUBLICITY
This Is a Deer Story

A deer that had been marked on the
ear while still fawn in the year 1886,
turned up in surprising fashion in
1889, according to an unusual hunt
ing story emanating from the Bittin-
ger community and related to The
Republican writer Tuesday evening.
Clarence Stephen, farmer and ex-
cellent citizen, residing in the Glades
Settlement, a short distance from Bit
finger, told how one June evening in
1886, man working on his farm
found a very young fawn in the pas
ture field while engaged in driving the
cows to the barn for the evening milk
ing. The fawn was carried to the
Stephens home and shown to men,
bers of the family. After being kept at
the home a short time, Mr.. Stephens
cut a mark in the fawn's ear, Identical
with the identification mark he uses
for his sheep. The fawn was released
in the pasture field and disappeared.
Last Thursday, December 7th, Mr..
Clarence Steiner, Baltimore, who was
staying at the Stephens home during
the deer hunting season, brought in a
siX-point buck, which he had shot on
Meadow Mountain, located five miles
from Mr.. Stephens farm. Upon exami-
nation of the animal it was found that
its ear bore the mark which Mr.. Ste
phens had made three years before.
The animal weighed 106 pounds.
This Is a Bear Story-In His Back
Yard"
Another peculiar incident is told of
Ernest Selby, of Selbysport, who went
over in some county in the State of
Pennsylvania to hunt for bear. He
hunted and hunted, but without sue
cess. He returned to his home empty
handed and there learned that 200
pound bear had been killed on some
timber land owned by him and located
in the Swallow Falls community, last
week.
Down around Homecoming, Melvin
Mckenzie related that he and an 80
year old friend were hunting. He
shot deer and the buck got just to
the roadway and fell dead. A bunch
of "sportsmen" put it on their car and
away they went.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-14
LARGE X. OF p. SESSION
is PLANNED FOR FRIDAY
Twelve Esquires To Receive The
Rank OF Knight At Ceremony

Garrett Lodge, No. 113, Knights of
Pythias, is planning for a large cele-
bration this Friday night, December
Is, when a class of twelve candidates
will receive the rank of Knight in i'm
pressive ceremonies conducted by the
new third rank team.
After the limitations there will be
refreshments, the lodge making use
for the first time of new kitchen
range which has recently been pur-
chased.
AS an added incentive there is the
attendance prize or pot of gold"
which has been increasing each week
dut to the fact that no member has
been present to claim the same.
All members of the organization are
being urged to be present tomorrow
evening.