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Evening star., 1939-11-05
By DON S. WARREN.

BY DON S. WARREN.
In a. determined effort to pre-
vent necessity for any further tax
hike in the next fiscal year, the
Commissioners have hewed nearly
$4,000, 900 from the original esti-
mates Of their departments to
bring the requested 194l appropri-
ations down to $49, $50 800, Budget
Omcer Daniel j. Donovan revealed
yesterday.
Such figure, if finally approved
by Congress, would be roughly
81 500, 600 over this years total, or
slightly more than 3 per cent.
While exact figures on revenue
availability for the next fiscal year
will not be available for some time.
particularly in view Of uncertainty
over the yield of the new income
levies adopted for this year, it was
estimated the proposed budget
would about balance with revenues.
Some basic information regard
ing the Commissioners budget plan
was released after Maj. Donovan
had transmitted to the Federal
Budget Bureau the huge volume of
estimate sheets. His final figures
on the general financial picture,
however, are yet to be drawn up.
Hearings for District ofhcials are
to be started tomorrow before agents
of the Budget Bureau.
Schools and Welfare Items Cut.
The public schools system and
the welfare institutions and serv-
ices took the deepest cuts in the
Commissioners action In producing
q balanced budget. Estimates for
these two were reduced to bare
bones" in a relative sense, although
they still constitute the two largest
items in the list. --.7
In this process. plans Of the
Board Of Education for Q revived
school building and land purchase
program were shattered. as the Com
missioners found it necessary to re-
duce the boards requests for some
319, los, 900 to $13,150, ,000-a cut Of
nearly 5000 900. Appropriation Of
such . total would be some $219 900
more than was allowed for this fiscal
year.
Under the Commissioner esti-
mates, the schools would have funds
totaling 81 ,030 900 for new construc-
ton and purchase Of sites-nearly
$500 900 less than was provided In
the District Appropriation Act for
this year for these purposes, and
roughly one-sixth of the sums
sought by the school authorities.
For operation and maintenance Of
the schools, the Commissioners pro-
posed an outlay of $12, ,120 900, which
would be an increase of $578 842 over
this year.
Relief Increases Banned.
For the agencies and services
under the Board of Public Welfare,
the Commissioners have recon-
mended $7,368,177, which would be
an increase of but some SIT 900 over
this year. 1t had been revealed
earlier that the cit yheads had de-
cided to reject requests from vel.
fare officials for an increase in the
present limits on monthly allowances
to persons on relief in the various
categories, as well as to deny some
of the requests for increased per-
sonnel which welfare ofiicials argued
would enable the Public Assistance
Division to eliminate considerable
number of relief cases found to be
ineligible and thus make places for
more deserving applicants for aid.
Some shifting of funds from direct
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Germany and Norway
EmbroiIed Over Flint

BERLIN, Nov. 4. R)-Germany
and Norway found themselves to-
day in the midst Of q sudden con-
fiict over release Of the freighter
City Of Flint to her American crew
(see FLINT, PaaE A-5.)
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(See LONDON, Page A-3D
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(See BUDGET, Page A-16)
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(See CITIZENS, Page A-l2)
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(See NEUTRALITY, Page A-5)
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(See LOST BOY, Page A-l4.)
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Weotnef f0fecoSt
Rain today and probably tomorrow; not
much change in temperature; moderate
winds, mostly northeast. Temperatures
yesterday-Highest, 20, at q pm; lowest,
81, at 6 am
rie0 ~ United States Weather Bureau report.
Full details on PAGE Az
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(Sse SHIPPING, Page A-1l
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(see ARITHMETIC, Page A-l2)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Complaints! Midnight Target Prac. tice, $40 Robbery, Store Break Re- ported to
 Police.

Police today received a com- plaint from residents of Printers Court, who object to the nightly discharge of rifle from a win Cow in that neighborhood. The c3mplainants, whose names were withheld, contend that some un- known resident of the neighbor- hood engages in mysterious tar get practice each evening, much to the disturbance of the peace and quietude. Police are in- vestigating.
 Another complaint under inves- tigation is that of Albert J. La- Flame of 137 Greenwood avenue, who claims he was rolled" of $40 in South Main street grill last night.
 Detective Lieut.. William F. Fo- ley is Investigating a break last night into the White Rose store at 133 Roseland avenue. Thieves apparently gained entrance through back door, according to early police reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Six Suggestions For Everyone On
 Coming Holiday
Acme Telephoto

Six suggestions for cutting down the Memorial Day acci- dent toll were offered today by the National Safety Council. They are:
 l. Don't overdo in exercise, exposure to sun or eating.
 2. Check your car before the trip-especially tires, brakes and steering apparatus.
 3. Take it easy on the road. Give yourself enough time. Don't speed or take chances in passing.
 4. Don't drive if you drink.
 5. Don't take anything for granted at railroad crossings.
 6. Use common sense in hour swimming ....T The =. swimming. Wait at least an hour after eating. Don't go in while overheated or if you have a weak heart. Don't show off by swimming too far or in dangerous waters.
 Last May, the Council said, 1860 persons died in accidents throughout the United States 300 more than the month before. The Memorial Day celebration was blamed for an appreciable part of the in- crease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
GERMAN SOCIETY
 CONFINES TODAY
Annual Convention Opens Last Evening With Turn
 Hall Program

Sessions of the 32d annual con- vention of the Order of Hermann Sons continued here today, with one held early this morning and another slated for early afternoon. More than 100 delegates from the entire state attended the first session last night at Turn hall, North Main street.
 Entertainment comprised most of last nights program. Included was a play, called "A Housemaid In Court, in which parts were played by Erich Schmeer, Richard Krause, Miss Johanne Neumann, Herman Mueller and Mrs. Hedwig Lutz. Songs were sung by Mrs. Stephania Sapranas, Mrs. Robert Neubert, Daniel J. Smith, Marcel Doucette. The Liederkranz chorus of Thomas ton and Lyra chorus of Waterbury sang. Betty Seabach entertained with dance routines.
 Alex Drapatin is chairman of the arrangements committee. He is as- sisted by Albert Mitchell. Richard Groetzenbach, John Shafer, Emil Katzmeier, Fred Cramed, Jr., Jo- seph Reisenauer, Carl Dreher, Paul Reichenberg, Joseph Hoffman, Rich ard Krause, Edward Kunde, Jacob Breuer, Otto Hettlinger, Carl volles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
MAYOR ANNOUNCES NEW APP0INTEES
Names Five Prominent Citizens to Various
 Boards Today

Five appointments to two muni- cipal boards were made today by Mayor Frank Hayes.
 Named to the board of zoning ap- peals are John M. Hutchinson, local realtor, and Ralph J. Tremaglio, To- cal contractor.
 Named to the municipal water supply commission are City Engin- eer Charles A. Root, Controller Sherwood A. Rowland and John H. Goss, president of the Scovill Man. ufacturing Company.
 MT. Hutchinson and MT. Tremag- lio succeed Frank K. English and Joseph Sugenheimer.
 MT. Root, MT. Rowland and MT. Goss succeed the late City Engineer Robert A. Cairns, the late E. O. Goss. and former Controller Daniel J. Leary.
 The appointments are effective immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
RABBI zICMUND
 CONFIRMS CLASS

Rabbi Maurice Zigmund confirmed a class of nine children last night at services at Temple Israel. Miss Paulette Wolozin was soloist and director of the music program, which included Mrs. Robert F. Birt, or- ganist. and Miss Lillian Pukinskas, violinist.
 Certificates were presented by Joseph J. Gaber, president of the Temple. Immediately after the serv- ice a reception took place in the as- sembly room.
 The children, and the parts they took in the confirmation service, follows: Gloria Strauss, opening prayer; Franklin c. Nathanson. Ten Commandments in Hebrew; Barbara Ann Feinn, flower offering; Doris Rita Berman. "The Significance of Confirmation;" Richard Cantor Weisman. "The Meaning of Juda- ism": Alice Elizabeth Green. "A Confirmation Vow; Richard Eugene Ozaroff. address to congregation: Rita Ruth Shore, address to par- ents: Arthur Jerome Schwartz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
REPUBLICAN CLUB
 STAGES PROGRAM
Over 800 Attend Enter- tainment Given By
 Italian Group

Marshal Shaker, accompanied by Mary Stevens in a whistling act, won the plaudits of more than 500 persons at an entertainment and dance sponsored by the Young Ital- ian Republican club and auxiliary at Concordia hall last night.
 Patrick M. Periello, president of the board of aldermen, was master of ceremonies, and was also CO., chairman of the arrangements com- mittee with President Frank Rossi. Chairman of the auxiliary com- mittee was Mrs. Florence Wives.
 On the program were the Crap pone brothers, John and Richard. songs; Miss Ruth Tracy, rope dance; Al Sasso, songs in Italian; Miss Josephine Diambrosio, songs and whistling: Dolores Sasso, five year-old, tap dancer: Louis Rizzutti and Miss Gloria Donofrio, songs; Joseph Cavanaugh, tap dance; and Fisher and Riccardi, accordion se- lections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Hospitals ShosO
 Poster By DaUis

Tomorrow is Pentecost Sum- day, feast which the Catholic church observes with great soI- emnity. It commentaries the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles.
 The Holy Father-Pope Plus XII has also designated Pente- cost as Mission Sunday of the Sick. He has called upon the sick to observe this day by off, fering their sufferings for the success of the missionaries of the world. In this diocese Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe has placed the observance un- der the direction of the Rev erend Joseph M. Griffin, direc- tor of the Society of the Propa- gation of the Faith. A poster drawn by J. Watson Davis is on display in Catholic hospitals urging the sick to assist with their prayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
SONS OF AMERICA
 HOLDING SERVICES
Annual Memorial Exer- cises Arranged for To-
 morrow Afternoon

Patriotic Order, Sons of America, will hold its annual state memorial service tomorrow afternoon at 300 o'clock at the Knights of Pythias Hall on East Main street. Rev. T. Leroy Crosby, pastor of the South Federated Church, will deliver an address. A large gathering, com- posed of members of the state camps, their families, and friends will attend.
 The Connecticut organization was organized 50 years ago. The state president this year is L. w. Curtis, ST.. of Waterbury.
 At the close of ceremonies to- morrow Camp IS. of Waterbury, will present to the Boy Scouts of the South Federated Church an Am- erican Parade flag. Parents and friends of the Scouts will attend, and the First Methodist Troop will be presents as honored guests.
 A. s. Daniels is chairman of the promotion committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
|DACCILLI PAYS
 | $50 AND COSTS
$25 of Fine for Violating State Gambling Law
 Reunited

Charged with violation of the state gambling law, Giro Daccili, 60 of 8O2 North Main street, was fined $50 and costs when arraigned be- fore Judge Theobald E. Conway in City Court today. The judge remit ted $25 of the penalty.
 Daccilli was arrested by Lieut. Patrick Moylan yesterday afternoon at his small grocery street at ( East Farm street. Lieut.. Moylan testified that the man had been writing policy for about a month and had the slips in his possession The policies were Italian, he said
 Judge Conway remitted $25 of the fine, because the accused had nc previous record in the 31 years he lived in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
FIVE SODALITIES
 TOCROWN VIRGIN
Annual Ceremonies to Be Held Tomorrow; Special
 Speakers Secured

Five Children of Mary sodalities of local churches will conduct their annual ceremonies tomorrow for the crowning of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patron saint of the sodalities.
 A procession will precede the high light of the ceremony, the placing of 8 small wreath on the head of the statue by the sodality president The services also include hymns and a sermon. New members are gen. erally accepted on this occasion.
 Rev. Francis O'Neill, former Wa terbury resident and now of New Haven, will preach at the cere- monies tomorrow night at St. Fran cis Xavier's church.
 Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly of St. Thomas church will speak at the service at p. m., in St. Lucy's church. Miss Louise Mazzaferro, president, will crown the statue.
 Miss Florence Ray will crown the statue at 7:30 o'clock at the Church of the Sacred Heart. The ceremonies at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be held in the afternoon.
 The statue at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes will be crowned by Miss Gertrude Rosa. About 45 girls will be initiated at the recep- tion.
 At St. Margaret's Church, the crowning will be held at 3 o'clock Rev. John A. Conlan, pastor anc chaplain of the sodality, will speak
 Miss Louise Culhane, sodality president, will place the crown. AS. sisting her will be Misses Teress Zotto, Alice Reardon and Anne Marie LaFleur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Prayers For Peace
 To Be Offered Here
Legion Auxiliary to Attend Memorial Service at St
 JOseph's Church Tomorrow Morning
WATERVILLE R. W. Henon. Correspondent Driggs sTeL s-Sass

Waterville, May 27-Special pray CTS for peace and security, in and among all nations, will be offered at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, as in other Episcopal Churches of Con- necticut, following the request of the recent convention of the diocese to that effect. Such prayers have been in request use for 8 long time, but the churches are asked to unite in this intercession of Whitsunday.
 Services will be as follows: Holy Communion at 8 o'clock, Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. and Litany and Altar service with sermon at 11:00 o'clock. Rev. Raymond, M. D. Adams rector.
 St. MichaeFs Church
 Masses will be held tomorrow as follows: 8 a. m., 9:15 o'clock, and Il a. m., with period of forty hours of devotion beginning at the High Mass, and continuing until Tuesday. WatervilIe Union Church
 Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister. Sunday school will take place at Il o'clock, and the regular evening service of worship, at 7:30 p. m. when Miss Weeks will be the speak CT.
 Gospel Hall
 Morning service will be held at 10:30 o'clock, Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon, and evening gospel meeting at 7:30 D. m.
 Grace Methodist Church
 Rev. Alison J. Smith, pastor. The Everyman's Bible class will meet at 9:15 a. m. and will be joined by the class from the Methodist Church of Thomaston, in the last meting of the present season.
 Church service will be conducted at 10:30 a. m. and Sunday school at 11:45. Evening service will take place at 7:30 p. m.
 George Heckelman, John Hum phrey, Albert Franks, Edward Man ton, Trefly Tardy and George Tucker, are members of commit tee of Court Welch, ForeSterS of America, who will meet at 1:30 D.. m. Sunday afternoon at Foresters' Hall, to go to the various cemeteries of Waterbury, and decorate twenty eight graves, of the deceased mem bers of Court Welch.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary has received an in- vitation to attend Memorial Service at St. Joseph's Lithuanian Church, in Brooklyn, during the 8 o'clock mass, Sunday morning.
 In the afternoon, the Auxiliary will join the Post, in attending a service to be held at Trinity Epis- copal Church, in Waterbury at 5:0o o'clock.
 The color bearers for the Post will be, John Byrnes and Clifford Northrop and for the Auxiliary, Mrs John Byrnes and Mrs. Louis Dadario
 Mrs. Frank Carney, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Will liam Rooney and Mrs. John Nc. Mahon formed delegation of tht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Booster Club

Adolph Raymond and Albert Raymond, officers of the Raymond Baking Go. will be- guests tonight at the annual dinner dance of the Reymond's Booster Club at the Highland Country Club, eriden.
 Officers of the club are: William F. Leary, president; Daniel A. Mo- Carthy, secretary: and Gervase O.. Mullaney, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

allegedly struck by Whites car as she crossed Leavenworth street at Grand street, is the basis of the complaint. Attorney Francis Mo- Donald represents the plaintiff, who was allegedly hospitalized from Feb- ruary 12 to March due to her in- juries.
 The Naugatuck National Bank brought suit for $500 against Henri- eta L. Peck and Mary Laguna of Naugatuck, based on a note.
 Settlement was reported in the $500 action of John Johnson against the Adley Express Company, Inc, which had been pending trial. An accident October 1, 1898 on Cutler street, Watertown, involving an Ad- ley trailer-truck was the basis ot the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

H1H Street, and SaluCatorlan IS RlGa Duggan, daughter of Captain and Mrs. William Duggan, of 220 Cooke Street.
 Nine other students are cited for scholarship attainments in the classical department, and 1s in the commercial department. All had averages of over 90 per cent for their courses.
 Miss Therrien had an average of 98.17 per cent to win first honors in the classical department, Miss Ber- nier was second with 97.78 per cent.
 Miss Lebel had an averafe of 95.6l per cent to lead her class in the commercial department, and Miss Duggan was second with 95.12 per cent.
 Honor students in the classical department are Misses Louis Marc chi, Stephanie Majauskas, Olive Stickles, Claire Lee. Lillian Bradley, Julia Meehan, oJsephine Stolna, Jane Ryan and Jane McElligott.
 Honor students in the commercial department are Misses Teresa Cap- pella, Margaret Fitzgerald, Evelyn Paoloni, Dorothea Slason, Bernice Downey, Patricia Malone, Margaret Carroll, Olga Augis, Evelyn Sustecki, Rosemary O'Neil, Gertrude Austra, Elizabeth Wall. Jane Russo, Helen Lasky, Agnes Doyle, Bertha Dzimi- das, Josephine Stolfi, Mary Raymo, Anne Calo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Pontelandolfo

A concert by George Gentile's band will be included in the pro- gram of the ninth annual all-day outing of the Pontelandolfo society and its auxiliary July 2 at Lake wood park. Amedeo Barbieri is chairman of the mems committee, assisted by Louis Rinaldi, CO., chairman; John Santopietro, as treasurer; Carmine SforZa, secre- tary; and Umberto Santopietro. president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
COINS Annual Election of Officers of State Numismatic Assn. Scheduled for
 s u m m CT
 Outing.

Q. I have a quarter-dollar dated 1851 and some Civil War tokens. Are they rare? J. ", Naugatuck.
 A. The 1851 quarter dollar is worth a small premium and the common run of Civil War tokens are worth only few cents premium.
 o. What would a million dollars in gold look like and what would it weigh? T. M., Waterbury.
 A. A million dollars in twenty dollar gold pieces would weigh one and seven eighths tons. If you wanted to stretch the pile" it would require a space of II feet, 3 inches long, 2 feet, 10 inches wide, and two inches deep, providing they were neatly stacked.
 Q. Will you please tell me some of the odd things that have been and still are used as money. Mrs. c. c. R. Waterbury.
 A. There is the fish-hook money, used in the islands off Alaska. In Timbuctoo a goat is legal tender; On Tiburon Island, Gulf of Califor- mia, Old clothes and jam or whiskey are preferred to dollars and cents because there are no stores where the Sert Indians can spend any money. Cowrie shells were the worlds first money in many parts The island of Yap boasts the strangest of money: it is oi stone, sometimes IF feet in diamet. CT and weighing many hundred pounds. In the Baluba country oi central Africa a copper cross, about g inches across and weighing 2S ounces is in use. In our money il is worth less than 30 cents, but or the Congo it buys wife. There are many others, such as teeth, shells bits of bone, leather, beans, cattle tobacco, nails, and etc.
 e. Is a silver dollar dated l79, rare? A. B., Waterbury.
 A. There are three types of tht 1798 silver dollar. The first has II stars on the obverse and small eagle on the reverse; the second ha. l 13 stars on the adverse and a small eagle on the reverse: and the thire has 13 stars on the obverse and ths large heraldic eagle on the reverse The first two mentioned are quite scarce: the third type is more ol less common.
 Just in case you are interested ..
 At c special meeting of the Con- necticut Numismatic Association held in Bridgeport last week Pres ident Hal Sturges appointed com mittee to make plans for . stat outing to be held the first Sunda, in August. The committee appointe' is as follows: Oscar c. schilke, Wa terbury. chairman: !. Norman Cros by. Bridgeport: Henry Fortier, shel ton; Dr. Crittendon, New Haven Mrs. Evelyn Chard Billings, Green wich; and Louis oardella. Hartforl
 officers for tlle cosiing year vi be elected ct short business rneel ing which will De held In the aftel noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Two Foreclosures

Two forecosure actions were filed in the court of common pleas today. In the first the Town of Watertown names Pauline Lip shitz, formerly of Waterbury, lat CT of Stamford and now of parts unknown as defendant. The pro- perty consists of lots on the map of MeroSe.
 In the other action, brought by Ernest R. Mangini against Louise Petruccione Luccaro, administra- trix of the estate of Stefanina Petruccione, property on Edsol avenue is sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Only Big Ones!

No lake trout under ten inches in length may be taken from Lake Quassapaug, according to a regu- lation of the State Board of fish, cries and game. The lake will be opened for fishing June l, and remain open until October 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
GIRL SCOUTS START
 TRAINING SESSION

Miss Elma stuckman, Girl Scout director. and Miss Evalina Hauser, her assistant. are in charge of the first training session of the camp staff today.
 The group journeyed to Camp wequapauiset this morning and will remain for the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

local Auxiliary, who went to the grave of Mrs. Ellen Rooney in Cal vary cemetery last night at 6:3t o'clock, where an American Legion marker was dedicated, and flowers placed, and then to the Pine Grove cemetery to decorate the grave oi Mrs. Eleanor Leisring.
 A joint, memorial candle light service, was later held at Fraternity Hall, at 7::30 o'clock, when the mem ory of Mrs. Rooney, Mrs. Leisring and Mrs. Florence Wilcox, who IS buried in Maine, was honored. Mrs. Dorothy Cook sang a solo, Tn the Garden" and Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Bessie Brickett, rendered duet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
COnvalescing

Attorney Nathaniel R. Bronson, recently seriously i'll, is now con- valescing at his home in Middle bury from an operation. MT. Bronson is a member of the firm of Bronson, Lewis, Bronson and Upson. and the dean of the Wa terbury Bar association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Hibernians

The regular monthly meeting of Monsignor Sdocum branch, A. O. III. will take place at n o'clock tomorrow morning in Hibernian hall. The presence of all members is urged owing to the importance of the business schedule for dis- cussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Calilee Shrine

A group singing program was enjoyed last night by members of Galilee shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, following Q meet ing at the Masonic Temple. Mu- sic was offered by a brass quar- tet from the Salvation Army.
 A report on the 18th annual convention of the Supreme White Shrine, held recently at Cincin- natl, was given by Mrs. Herbert Taylor, worthy high priestess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Auto Blaze

Six companies of firemen re- sponded to an alarm shortly be- fore 1880 o'clock last night for a fire which slightly damaged an automobile parked in the rear of 295 North Main street.
 The car is owned by Joseph Nolan.