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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
Five County Youths
 Given Scholarships
Watertown and TorringtOn Students Among Recip
 ents of University Club Awards at Norfolk

Hopkins university, who died We'd nesday in Baltimore.
 The following were admitted to membership: George P. Milmine, Lakeville; Dr. Orwin B. Griffin, Litchfield; Otis W. Caldwell, New Milford; Dr. Frank D. Ursone, Nor- folk; Commissioner Edwin G. Wood- ward, Salisbury; Thomas w. Bryant, Torrington and Rev. Thomas Street, Winsted.
 The next meeting of the club will be held in Winsted at a date to be set.
 The following other officers were elected: First vice president, Joe Garner Estill, Lakeville; vice presi- dents, Rev. Charles W. Mesner, Canaan; Louis H. Schutte, Corn wall; Dr. Harry J. Weller, Lake vile; Judge Arthur F. Els, Litch- field; Attorney H. Roger Jones, New Hartford; Frank A. Johnston, New Milford; Edward c. Barring ton, Norfolk; Emerson B. Quaile Salisbury; pr. Howard R. Ansell, Sharon; Dwight w. Pond, Terry vile; Rev. Edward B. Haines, Thom- aston; Eugene T. O'Sullivan, Tor rington: Dr. Arthur H. Jackson, Washington; Dr. M. H. Merriman, Waterotwn; Attorney Lester w. Schaefer, Winsted; Edward s. Boyd Woodbury.
 Secretary and treasurer, J. Clinton Roraback, Canaan.
 Executive committee: Eugene Van Why, Winsted: Samuel A. Eddy, Canaan; Charles P. Roraback, Frank E. Calhoun, Cornwall.
 Committee on admissions: Dr. Howard c. Provost, Winsted: Sid- ney o. Cowles, Lakeville; Dr. Elias Pratt, Torrington; Attorney J. How ard Roberts, Thomaston; Charles L. Gold, Cornwall.
 Committee on club scholarship: Howard F. Landon, Salisbury; Ed ward o. Harrington, Norfolk; John Wadhams, 3d, Torrington.
 Finance committee: Dudley L. Vaill, Winsted; Dr. Charles N. War; ner, Litchfield; s. Mclean Bucking- ham, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
JOSEPH JANNETTY
 RENDERED DINNER
Louis NardiellO Toast. master at Stag Party for
 North End Youth

Joseph A. Jannetty was honored at bachelor dinner at Mecca's dining room on Bank street last night by q large gathering. MT. Jan- netty is to be married to Miss Ann Cicchitto at St. Lucy's parish. Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 a. m. Louis N. Nardiello was toast- master and Jim Jannetty was chairman of the affair. Among those attending were:
 James Jannetty, Johnny Jannetty, Michael Jannetty, John M. Jannetty, Anthony Jannetty, Joseph A. Jan- netty, Henry Jannetty Fred Jan- netty, Domenic Cicchitto, Frank Cicchitto, Nicola Cicchitto, Albert Ballelo, Joseph Buzzuto, Romeo Ciarlo, M. Campi, Joe Campi, John Carloyzi, Moderto Volza, Frank Cos taldi, Nicholas Caterino, Anthony Ciarlo, Anthony Corpaci, James Dalisio, Amelio De Bettis, George De Bettis, Samuel De Bettis, Dom- enic Del Donno, Bill De Santis. Michael De Leon, P. Damelio, Rob. ert w. Daly, Adolf Fammilletti, William Flanagan, Albert Francis, M. Galuppo, Sally Quarino, Albert Guerrero, Rocco Guerrero, Domenic Guglirtto, J. Griffin, Alexander (Pinue) Jacovino, John Yacovino, Jack Lanesy. Tibber Lanesy, 0. Laughlin, Americus Manarir, AL exandro Mariani, F. Mass Victor Mucci. Morty Muzurski, Louis N. Nardelli, Diodato Pernigini, Pete Palletto, Dario Proietti, Louis Russo, Joe Stroke, Antonio Vicidomini and Kennth Woodbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
DIVIDEND BY
 CREDIT UNION
New Haven Road Branch Has Successful Year,
 Report Shows

EstabliShed only nine months ago, the New Haven Railroad Employees Credit Union has declared five per cent dividend for its o32 members, the board of directors announced today.
 At the business meeting following the close of the current fiscal year October 3l, members voted to amend the bylaws to provide for seni- annual dividends, subject to ap- proval by the State Banking Com- missioner.
 Chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts last January {, the Credit Union has grown rapidly since beginning actual operations January l6 with about 4400 capital and the required 20 members. AS of october 3i, the union re. ported assets of $4l 087.59 and a guaranty fund of 9l,100.13. This fund includes @o66.3S, representing 20 per cent of gross earnings, plus the transfer of entrance fees. Since the law requires that a minimum of 10 per cent of gross earnings be set aside for the Guaranty Fund, the union need only have put aside $47e.lo.
 An additional reserve fund of $60O also has been created, as well as an undivided earnings account of $2eo.72.
 At the meeting, the following off, cerS were reelected for another one- year term; H. B. Hill, president; W. D. Birge, first vice-president; H. L. Johnson, second vice-presi- dent; L. 6. Cashman, treasurer, and w. K. Wheelock, clerk. J. A. Kay was elected to the board of directors, to which the following were rec elected for three.year terms; P. E, Johnston, ". K. Wheelock and Arthur Cashman.
 The following committees also were elected: Credit Committee, w. E. Christie, Freeland Rush and E. J. Lane; auditing committee, J. A. Kay, Alexis Chassey and P. E. Johnston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
FATHER KILLED
 IN BANDIT DUEL
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NCOnLlnOe0 rom Page lD give me the chair" She made e cursory examination, which revealed he had been wounded h the left knee, left arm and left side-the latter possibly a fatal wound. Be- fore she could summon a surgeon, there was 6 commotion outside the emergency room. The bandit real- ized his victim was being brought in.
 i've got to go," he shouted. He fled down c corridor and escaped. Police squads immediately began combing the district for him.
 Pasquale told his story to Police Lieut.. Albert Booth.
 T wasn't afraid" he said. "Adad was never afraid and when I saw him on the floor all could think of was to kill the man who shot him. It was the first time ever fired a gun in my life.
 Both said the, boy told the story of the shooting straight forwardly and briefly, without weeping. He be- lieved the boys quick action in woundtng the bandit would force the bandit to surrender or lead to his capture within Q few hours.
 Hes a brave youngster, just like his father" he said. Hes @ hero in his own right"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18

of persons sustaining losses, would be necessary before even postal au- thorlties would know, he said.
 Tt Is certain to me-" he said, "that they operated under Q plan and at least thought the pouches left here early this morning contained big money.
 "They meant business. I didn't have time, and I didn't care to take time, to get a good look at them. That shotgun sawed off was the first I ever saw. It's e mean looking piece of machinery. I didn't mind turning my back at all"
 He said that from the glimpse he got of the bandits both appeared young. but that neither appeared nervous.
 Monroe City Is . town of 1900, a regular stop on both the Burlington and Wabash lines. It is situated in the northeastern section of the state l6O miles due east of Kearney, the little farm community from which Jesse James led his train-r -robhing and despoiling gang in raids over several states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18

Norfolk, Nov. 18.-The Litchfield County University club last night reelected President Robbins B. Stoeckel of Norfolk, announced five recipients of scholarships and paid tribute to its sponsors, the late MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel and to mem- bers who died during the year.
 At @ memorial service for MT. and Mrs. Stoeckel in Norfolk Congrega- tional church, Dr. John Calvin God dard of Norfolk delivered enlogies; prayer was offered by Rev. J. Chaun- cey Linsley of Torrington and benediction was asked by Rev. James Potter of Norfolk.
 It was announced at the business meeting of the club that the fol- lowing had been awarded scholar ships: Paul Robert, Bantam. now at Rennselaer Polytechnic institute, the $500 Carl Stoeckel scholarship; An- drew Paul Kazar, Torrington, now at the University of Connecticut, Q $400 club scholarship; Alfred Deland Watertown, now at the University of Connecticut, @ $4o0 club scholar shpi; Theodore P. Mead, Winsted now at Pratt institute, @ special club scholarship of $200, and Frank Sci- monelli, Winsted, now at the Ernest William School of Music, New York a special club scholarship of $200.
 The club voted to take steps to erect @ tablet on Haystack Moun- tain, Norfolk, to Mrs. Stoeckel. Mrs. Stoeckel gave this land to the state for a park. It was announced that a bequest of $60,000 in Mrs. Stockel's will had been received by the club.
 Resolutions were passed on the deaths of Dr. Frederick P. Gay of New Hartford, Attorney Frank W. Marsh of New Milford, and Harold L. Pierson of Torrington. The mem- bers stood in silent tribute to Dr. Frank J. Goodnow of Norfolk and Baltimore, former president of Johns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
TRAM HAS CASE PUT OFF AGAIN
Suspended Fireman to Be Arraigned in City Court
 November 2S

Daniel J. Tram, 4l, of 147 East Main street, arrested yesterday on a warrant charging assault and breach of the peace, was granted Q continuance until Tuesday, Novem- Der 2B, by Judge John L. Qaffney in city court today. i
 Prosecuting Attorney Michael JI Galullo told the court that his i1l- vestigation Of the case has not yet been completed in all it's phases, and the continuance was agreeable to Defense Attorney Frank 5umma.
 Tram was given Q continuance until December when brought be-. fore the fire commission Wednesday on a, charge of conduct unbecoming a fireman. He is under suspension from the fire department, and is at liberty in bond of 9l,000. !,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
2 BOUND OVER TO
 SUPERIOR COURT
Roxbury, Mass, Man Held in $1,OO0 Bonds on
 Larceny Charge

Two men were bound over to the next criminal term of superior court by Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today.
 Alfred Bergman, 26, of Roxbury, Mass, arrested yesterday on the charges of breaking and entering and larceny, pleaded guilty and was bound over in bond of $l,000.
 Bergman was arrested in Boston, and admitted having burglarized Wilhelm, Inc, West Main street, last March. Although cameras and pho- tography equipment valued at more than $500 were stolen in the break, Bergman admitted taking only one camera, the pawning of which led to his arrest in Boston.
 Eugene Bush. 39, of 93 Watertown avenue, arrested on charge of ob- taining money under false pretenses September 20. pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was bound over in bond of $500.
 The warrant specifies Bush ob- tained $l9760 from Frank Matu- savage of Middlebury, by means of bogus check. Attorney Francis P Guilfoile represented the accused.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
CAST SELECTED
 FOR 'OUR TOWN
Eleanor Culhane to POr- tray One of Leading
 Roles December '

Robert G. Bardwell, director, to- day announced the names of the principals to appear in the cast of "Our Town" Pulitzer Prize Play by Thorton Wilder, to be presented by the Civic Theater of Waterbury, Inc, Dec. 2 and 8, at the Water bury Women's club.
 Principal parts will be taken by Eleanor Culhane, William w. vos- burgh, Jr., Ellis Akins, William Olander, John Cole, Mrs. Geneva Stettbacher, Mrs. Beatrice L. Wood, Edward H. Davis, Norman Neale and Isaiah Roosin, all veteran members of the theater who have participated in successes of past seasons.
 "Our Town" has been described by critics and reviewers throughout the country as one of the most unusual plays of the century. The first act outlines the history of Growers Cor ners, N. H., which Is representative of any New England town of twenty years ago. The character of the stolid citizens of this town is shown and then the audience is introduced to the Gibbs and Webb families.
 The second act concerns the love affair between young George Gibbs, portrayed by William Olander, and little Emily Webb, acted by Eleanor Culhane, and this eliminated in a moving wedding scene. In the third act the audience is led to the ceme. tery on the hill where many of the townspeople are waiting not "Judg- ment' but greater understanding.
 Many think the most touching action of the play is when the young bride is led into the midst of the dead and is shown by them that the past cannot be relieved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
TWO SENTENCES
 ARE SUSPENDED

Two suspended sentences or breach of the peace cases were granted by Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today.
 Recipients of the sentences were John Romrlanott, 23, of New Haven arrested Nov. 5; and Clarence Keat- ing, 30, of 10l4 South Main street arrested last night.
 Several motor vehicle continu- ances were granted by Judge Gaff- ney, including one to Arthur Gra- ham, 30, of 2 Sunset avenue, Oak vile, who was arrested after be- ing rescued fro minis flaming car on Watertown avenue Thursday night.
 Freddy Hall of East Main street and Franklin Johnson of Willow street were the two men who figured in the rescue. Graham received Q continuance until Noy. 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
MYSTERY NIGHT WELL ATTENDED
 
Zindah GrottO Sponsors Mystery Night-Magi- :.
 clans Occupy Stage

Zindah Grotto's Mystery Night and dance, held at Temple hall last night was largely attended, more than 40 persons being present. 6ev- eral magicians presented Q program of baffling tricks and feats of le- gerdemain.
 Harold E. Manville was master of ceremonies and Adam " Jentoch, stage director. opened the program with a welcome to the Grotto. h. cluded on the program were Jerry Natalie, European magician and his supporting company and Harry Tomlin. The special guest of the evening was Fred Clark, president of the New Haven Magic society.
 In the audience were Dr. Calkins of Springfield, Mass, past president of the National Society of Amer. ican Magicians: the Great Delen- court of Springfield, Mass, and Maurice Chaude of Waterbury, president of the Waterbury Magi- clans club.
 Assisting the stage crew were MT. Manville, Edward How'd and Har- old Slater. Music for dancing which followed the show was fur- nished by Cliff Slater and his or. cheStra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
Three Robbers Act In
 Jesse James Methods
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out the state. Patrolmen were dis- patched east and west along high- way 36, and south on highway 24, which lead to Kansas City, about 200 miles southwest.
 Highway patrolmen said, after a preliminary search of the station yards and surrounding streets, that the bandit gang had probably parked their car a block from the station and that one of the gang stayed In 1t while the others executed the holdup.
 Tire Tracks Found
 Tire tracks, apparently freshly made, were found in sand in va cant lot just a block south of the station, police said. These were guarded until photographs could be made.
 Squires said it would be almost impossible to immediately determine the value of the mail pouches. A long period of waiting for the claims
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Alice Gertrude Field will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at her home, 87 Ldn- den street, with Rev. Dr. John N, Lewis, rector of St. Johns Epis. copal church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Emma La. Pointe Blair, widow of Peter Blair, of 4s2 West Main street, were held from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, this morning at s:15 o'clock to St. Ann's church where Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Interment was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Helen Hanley, retired grammar school teacher, who died yesterday afternoon will be held on Monday morning at S:i5 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street to St. Patrtcks church where . solemn mass of re. ouiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Josephs cemetery.
 A native of this city, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Houlihan) Hanley, She rec ceived her early education in local schools having attended Notre Dame Academy.
 For over forty years she had taught in the local schools having been e member of the faculties of Washington school, Porter Street and later at Begnal school. She re- tired last June. Miss Hanley was c member of the Waterbury Teachers Association and the State Teachers Association. She was communicant of St. Patrick's church and was Q life long member of the parish. She was also member of the Cleaners Society of the church.
 Survivors include two brothers, Patrick J. Hanley and Michael F. Hanley, both of this city; sister, Mrs. James A. Dunn of this city; and several nieces and nephews.
 The Cleaners Society will meet at the funeral home on Sunday even. ing at 6 o'clock for prayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
LOCAL WOMAN IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

Mrs. Angeline Pernatozzi, 39, of- ficer in the Italian Sisterhood and prominent in Italian society affairs, was injured in an automobile acci- dent early today at the foot of Southingson Mountain, according to attaches at St. Mary's hospital.
 Mrs. Pernatozzi suffered a com pound fracture of the right leg, and her daughter, Rita, 16, received la cerations when an automobile oper- ated by Louis Giordano, of A Wal nut street extension, collideG with their car.
 The Pernatozzi machine was oper- ated by Joseph Pernatozzi. Mrs. pernatozzi and her daughter were described in "fair" condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
AL CAPONE IS
 ANOTHER VICTIM
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Before discussing his brothers morality, Che said Al was not in as critical condition as reported-that he had fish dinner (yesterday was Friday and played dominoes and pinochle with hospital attaches dur ing the day.
 Immediate plans for the future, he said called for a Hong rest" at Capone's Miami estate after his dis charge from the hospital. He said Is brother now was nervous and on edge, but that that was because of his dislike for staying in bed.
 Reports on his condition must come from Dr. Joseph Earl Moore famous syphilologist, who earlier had announced that "the patient is chronically, not acutely, i'll and his condition is not likely to change from day to day"
 Begins His Defense
 John Capone began his defense when reporter asked about re. ports that his brothers former enemies might seek to administer "gangland justice"
 Stories that my brother fears gangland vengeance" he said, "are based on the unjust assumption that he is guilty of a host of crimes Actually he has been blamed for a myriad of things he hasn't ever heard of"
 He then listed the following Cap one "virtues":
 1. Capone drinks no intoxicat ting liquor and never did.
 2. He once smoked cigars, talk. ing but few puffs, then throwing them away.
 3. He does not play dominoes ol pinochle for stakes. He is not ( gambler.
 4. He reads all the best novel. and keeps abreast of world affair, through the news magazines.
 s. If he owes, the government money he will pay what he owes If he can. Reports have been cir culated that he will be sued fol $350,C00 in bacl: taxeS.
 6. AS far as he (John) knows, his brother never had anything to dc with Edward J. O'Hare, slain head of Sportsman's park, Chicago. He saic he did not know whether Al even knew O'Hare.
 Promises More John Capone promised to give other interviews as occasion war ranted but said that these must not jeopardize his brothers chances of recovery or cause inconvenience to other patients in the hospital"
 The last condition was understood to have resulted from other patients in Union Memorial hospital com- plainilg Capone's presence and the ensuing notoriety.
 However, the atmosphere had quieted since the gangster,s arrival Thursday. Federal agents who had been assigned to his room were withdrawn yesterday as were the special details of local police who guarded tke building the first night. It was said that several guards were in or near Capone's s30-a-day suite of rooms, but 1t was believed that they were personal body guards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
PRIEST DIES SUDDENLY

Booston. Nov. l8.-(UP)-The Rev. Michael Tonra. 45. curate ct St. wil- Hams church, Dorchester, for 10 years. collapsed and died yesterday while taking a parish census. A na- tive of Brookline. he was a brother of Police Chief James w. Tonra of that town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
SUICIDE VERDICT

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Nov. 1s.-(UP) A verdict of suicide was given to. day in the death of Mrs. Margaret Van Stone, whose body was found in a gas-filled kitchen of her home late yesterday.
 Funeral services will be held Mon- day. She leaves @ son and two daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
FATHER KELLY DIES

Lenox. Mass. Nov. le.-(UP)-The Rev. James V. Kelly, 77. s.J.. former spiritual counselor at Holy Cross cole lege. died here yesterday at Shadow. brook, Jesuit Novitlate. He had taught ct Georgetown university and St. Georges college, Kingston. Jamaica, B.WI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18

Aansard Is the name of the offi- cial report of Parliament that is somewhat similar to the Congrcs- siOnal Record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
10000 Imported Nazi Troops Control Prague
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ed out that the students had been lat boiling point" since they were forbidden to attend the funeral of 6 student shot in e demonstration Oct. 20,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-18
Czech Colleges Closed

The Germans announced that all Czech universities were closed for three years because of the students "acts of resistance" They blamed the disorders to Czech "intellec- tuals" in conspiracy with Edoquard Benes, the last president of Czecho- slovakia before the German occupa- ton, who now is in exile in England.
 At Berlin, e high official said that while the execution of the nine stu- dents "may seem harsh" 1t was necessary because Germany was at war and "can not allow the Czech people to be contaminated by Q few hot-heads."
 He said: ''it Is quite possible sim liar occurrences may take place in the occupied parts of Poland"
 tIn Paris yesterday, Stefan Osus- ky, Czechoslovak minister, an. nounced the formation of Q Czech national committee in exile, headed by Benes, to raise 6 Czech army to fight with France. Also 1t was re- ported that Polish army of several thousands, headed by Gen. Wladis- law Sikorski, Polish premier, was es- tablished on the French front, un- der the Polish flag and wearing the Spanish Basque blue berets with the Eagle insignia of Poland attached.)
 NOT BY OUTSIDERS
 London, Nov. 1e.-(UP)-Jan Gar rigue Masarky, former Czechoslovak minister to Great Britain, said the student demonstrations in Prague had not been encouraged by exiled Czech officials because any general uprising now, when the war hasn't actually started, would be "stupidly premature"
 He said the student demonstration was "symptomatic of the nervous ness and restlessness of the Czech people under German rule," and meant only that tour people occa- siohaily get outraged to such an extent that they can't hold them selves in any more"
 Cxechs in exile are encouraging those at home to keep calm. he said, and he believed it was only q COG incidence that the executions haa occurred on the same day that q Czech national committee was fcrm- cd to aid the allies.
 Another Osech source here poiut-