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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, February g. - Admission in Waterbury by leaders of the Citizens Good Gov ernment Association that the City Manager Charter, under its pres- ent terms, would go into effect ii the referendum bill is passed by the legislature even though no referen- dunn should actually be held will mean even closer scrutiny of the entire bill by the cities and bor- oughs committee.
 No Joker
 Attorneys William Gager and Frederic Smedley denied yesterday at Waterbury that the bill nas any sleeper" provisions, but admitted it SO worded that the council manager charter would go into op- eration if, for any reason, a public referendum should not be held "There is no joker in the bill, declared Attorney Gager. T have never written legislation with 'jokers' ad TT never will"
 The fact remains, however, that at hearings on the city manager bill last Thursday, none of the repre- sentatives of the Good Government group pointed out the clause which states that the charter becomes effective unless rejected" at a refer. endum. Under this clause, the charter could be forced on the peo- pie of Waterbury, even if they hao not voted in favor of it at a refer endum.
 Committee members will give care full study to the entire contents ot the lengthy bill, and as result 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Religious Film

A religious film portraying life at Greymoor Shrine will be shown in the parish hall of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Monday night at 8 o'clock under the aus pices of the Junior Holy Name society.
 The film was taken by Joseph Dumuli, and will be accompanied by 8 special program of music. All members of the parish are in vited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Compensation Agreements

Agreements in which compensa- tion will be paid weekly during the period of disability were filed and approved this morning in the office of Compensation Commis- sioner James M. Lynch this morn- ing as follows:
 Eastern Malleable Iron Com pany, 112 Bridge street, Nauga- tuck, against Nicholas Molnar, 79 Hamlock street, Bridgeport, frac- tured left thumb, $7 beginning January 20, 1889.
 Edward Natale, 138 Beechwood avenue, Torrington. against Ma rio Bartoiucc,, 1856, Washington avenue, Torrington, sacro illiac sprain, $10.3a beginning January 21, 1889.
 Charlotte Hungerford hospital, Torrington, against Lydia Spen- cer, Charlotte Hungerford hospi- tai, contusions of the back, S15.57 beginning February F, 1889.
 Spring Hill School, Inc, Litch- field, against Florence R. Me- Keever, Orange, N. J.. injury to right knee, S15.30 beginning July IA, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
MERCURY DROPS
 TO F DEGREES
Indications at Noon Point to Warmer Tempera-
 lures For Day

Vagaries of Mother Nature con- tinued extreme in Waterbury today following comparatively mild tenn peratures, the mercury on Plumbing Inspector James R. Walkers official thermometer descended to 12 de- grees.
 The maximum temperature during the last 24 hours was 24 degrees yesterday afternoon.
 But today promised relief from the sub-freezing weather when, al noon, the temperature read 22 de- gres and was rising. Prospect of- fered by the forecasters is for part ly cloudy and milder weather to- night and tomorrow.
 Glare ice created traffic hazard early today but downtown streets were mostly clear and the sun melted accumulation of ice on out- lying thoroughfares by afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Mystery" Woman

Like all important cases, the Waterbury conspiracy trial has a mystery woman" In this case the woman entered the picture during yesterdays session.
 During the questioning of James F. Purcell concerning audit reports for 1931-19s7 by Miller-Franklin Co. and George H. Kingsley Company, John w. Meaney of New York city sat at the counsel table next to his lawyer, Benjamin Slade.
 The woman entered the court room quietly walked to where Meaney sat, had him write something on a paper (it might have been his signature) and then left Sust as quietly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
PERMITS BUILDING

Building permits were issued for the following construction today at the office of Building Inspector Patrick J. Carlin:
 McGrath estate, 50 East Main street, new store front, $1.O00.
 John Polletti, fire repair job, 937 North Main street, $500.
 Mrs. T. Cottiero, addition to dwelling, 21 Cooke street, $lOOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Higher Education"

Continuing his lecture tour, John w. McGibbon, chief elec- trician's mate. U. s. navy, the lo- cal recruiter for the navy at Wa terbury and surrounding com- munities, showed sound motion pictures and gave a lecture before the student body of the Wilby high school this morning, at the Wilbury auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

An audience of more than POO at tended services in honor of George Washington last night in the Wash- ington Park Community house. En- tertainment and programs by the Boy Scouts of troop g, Girl Scouts of troop 37 and the Washingto ton Park Fife and Drum corps were the features.
 Remarks were made by Frank Sturges and William F. Kelly. past presidents of the Washington Park Community club; William D. Shea, supervisor of the community house and Henry Donohue, assistant ex- ecutiye of Mattatuck council, Boy Scouts.
 The Girl Scout program was arl- nounced by Velma Keefe, Claire Keefe and Eileen Fitzpatrick per- formed individually and the troop members presented a skit. The Boy Scouts gave an exhibition of first aid and craftsmanship. Dance num- bers were given by Anita Kendrick, Beatrice Pelletier, Betty Jane Holt and Virginia Hanson.
 Jane Sheehy gave an exhibition ot baton swinging, with the fife and drum corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

The funeral or Camule A. ScOO- ziano, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Sconziano, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street. Burial will be in the family plot. Calvary cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Nichols Merritt will be held tomor- row afternoon at o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Ridgeway F. Shinn, pastor of the West Side Hill Meth odist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to g o'clock. The funeral of Francis T. Phalen will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 78 Beech street, with a high mass at g o'clock at the Church of the Sa- cred Heart. Burial will be in the family plot, old St. Francis ceme- tery, Torrington. Friends may call at the home after p. m. today.
 The funeral of Pasquale Cidela will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 from the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where solemn high mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Nellie An drews will be held tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock at the Clark fu- neral home, 20 State street. Burial will be in new Pine Grove ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home after 4 p. m. today. Other survivors not previously listed include three sisters, Miss Emma Cota of Hitchcock lake, Miss Mary Cota of this city, and Mrs. George Davis of Oakvilie.
 The funeral of John E. Sweeney was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home, 95 Easton avenue, to St. Thomas church where solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. John Kennedy assisted by Rev. John F. Culliton and Rev. Francis Barrett. A musical program was rendered by Professor George Perreault, organist and soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Culliton.
 The pallbearers, all employees of the Chase companies, included: Leo Conway, Maurice Spellman, Martin Lawlor, Emil Raymond, Edson Sey- mour and Nelson Bellmay.
 Hhe funeral of Mrs. Biagio Bruno was held this morning at 8:3O o'clock from the LaPorta funeral home, 67 Holmes avenue, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valdam- brina. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. The pallbearers were: Rocco Cocchiola, Peter Fardelli, Anthony Mangini, Frank D'Agostino, Joseph Fontano and Nunzio Traonetta.
 Funeral services for Ruth Frohm were held from the Bailey Snyder funeral home, 94 Willow street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. John N. c. Mohrmann, pastor of St. Johns Lutheran church, officiating. Burial was in Wolcott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Warning Posted

Persons throwing refuse at the area on Ludlow street, near the corner of Willow street, will be arrested and prosecuted, officials of the board of health warned to- day.
 The department has cleaned the area twice, 1t was announced, and persons recently have persisted in throwing garbage and tin cans there. The police have been noti- fid and arrests and prosecution will be the lot of any violators of the health department ordinance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
HYGIENE CLASS
 STARTS MONDAY

Miss Florence Anderson, R. N., will conduct an adult class in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick, at 327 Baldwin street, commencing Mon day, February 27 at p. na., under the auspices of the Waterbury chap ter, American Red Cross. When the students have completed the re- quired hours of study, an examina- tion is given, and if passed success fully, 8 certificate is awarded from National Headquarters Arc. For fur ther particulars call Miss Harriet E. Gregory, chairman of nursing service, phone 3-1668 or chapter headquarters, phone 5-1221.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Among Missing!

Local police are seeking Howard Colvin, believed a resident of Wa terbury or vicinity, to notify him of the death of his father, Thomas Walter Colvin, of Warwick, R. I.
 The body has been taken to the Mackenzie Funeral Home, Elm- wood avenue, Providence, R. l., according to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

Jears ago. She was communicant of Sacred Heart church,
 She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 20 Laurel street, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock with mass at 9 o'clock in Sacred Heart church Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception cemetery, New Hartford. Friends may call at the home after 3 p. m. today.
 MANDONI-Word has been re- ceived here of the death of Joseph Poanese Mandoni on Wednesday in North Salem, N. Y.
 He is survived by his wife, Eliza beth; nephew, Frank Tavano of this city and several nieces and nephews in Jersey City.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- urday in North Salem, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
OBITUAR

SULLIVAN-James L. Sullivan 66, former Waterbury resident, die, yesterday afternoon at his home in Southbury after a brief illness. MT. Sullivan lived on Beacon street un- til three years ago when he moved to Southbury. Until a few years ago, MT. Sullivan was employed at the former Smith & Griggs Go. for 45 years. He was member of the Holy Name society of St. Thomas church.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Catherine Sullivan; two sons, James and Thomas Sullivan, of Wa terbury; three step-children, Mrs. James Healy, Waterbury; Mrs. John Ayers, Springfield, Mass, and Frank Flaherty, Torrington; four brothers, William, Southbury; Thomas, Wood- bury, Michael, Texas and Jeremiah, former proprietor of the Curtis House, Woodbury; two sisters, Mrs. William Lane, Southbury, and Mrs. William Reynolds, Waterbury. The funeral will be held from the Arthur l.. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Thomas church, at o'clock. Burial will be in the new St. Joseph cemetery.
 O'BUCK John O'Buck, 18, son of MT. and Mrs. Harry O'Buck of T Plank Road died last evening at the Waterbury Hospital following a short illness. He was born in this city and received his education in the local schools having graduated from Slocum grammar school in 1884 and Wilby High School in 1888. John was an employe of the Pickett Drug Company store at 73a North Main street. He was a mem- Der of St. Mary's Russian Greek Orthodox Church.
 Besides his parents he is sur- vived by one brother, Michael O'Buck of this city.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- urday morning from the home to St. Mary's Russian Greek Orthodox Church at a time to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Spotlighting Brass City News
Machine Looted

With cigarets and money re- moved, a cigaret machine stolen from the Railroad Tavern on Washington street was found yesterday by Motor Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy and Patrolnan Harold Lawlor in the rear of a gasoline station on Fifth street. The machine had been broken open but apparently was not bad ly damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
REV. OSCAR LOCKE
 LENTEN PREACHER

The first of a series or Lenten services will be held at 7:45 tonight at the Third Congregational church. with Rev. Oscar L. Locke, pastor of the Oakville Congregational church, as guest speaker.
 Other speakers to address the Thursday night 1,enten services are:
 March 2, Rev. T. c. Bobilin, of the First Methodist church; March g, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker of the Second Congregational church; March IS, Rev. T. LeRoy Crosby of the South Federated church; March g, Rev. Thomas c. Cochard of the Prospect Congregational church; and March 90, to be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Holy Name Tournament

The Greaney Gang Busters are lar in the lead of the St. Francis Xavier Holey Name society "45" tournament as result of their 35-28 victory over the Cusick Casters Monday night Other sscores were: Fitzmaurice. 34- O'Donnell 29; Donlan 35. Whalen 28: Coughlin 36, Frageau 27: Mc- Hugh 37, Bowey 26.
 The standing: Greaney 64l; F1tz- maurice 626; Donlan 62l; Frageau 617: McHugh 596; Coughlin 58s;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

O'Donnell 559.
 RenOvations
 Renovations to the St. Francis Xavier parish hall are being rapid- ly completed under the direction of Edward Curley. A new Kitchen, for use of the Ladies' Guild and other church societies for functions, is being installed on the main floor
 Lenten Supper
 Arrangements for the Lenten sup per March 16 were made last night at a meeting of the Ladies Guild in hte parish hall.
 Card Party
 Rev. John F. McTeague is chair man of the arrangements commit tee for card party to be held in the parish hall tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild. The committee includes Mrs. Kathryn Rochon, Mrs. Louise Cur ley, Mrs. Mary O'Neill, Mrs. Mary Tehan, Mrs. Helen Phelan, Mrs. Catherine Carroll, Mrs. Stella Cuddy, Mrs. Teresa Conway, Mrs. Kath- erine Stafstrom, Mrs. Emma Walsh and Miss Julia Delaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

The tiniest product of the steel inductry is the coil spring a jewell CT uses in necklase clasps. They weigh only 12 millionths of a pound aaph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Communiyt Club

A regular meetil g of the Wash angton Park Community club will be held tonight at 8 o'clock to make final plans for the testimonial in honor of former officers at the com munity house Saturday night. Presl- dent James J. Gladney will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

KENNY-Miss Mary Ann Kenny died last night at her home, 20 Laurel street. She was born in Ire- land and lived in New Hartford before coming to Waterbury many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

MARRIAGE INTENTIONS Peter Osewski, 63 Center street, and Lucy D. Daponte, 52 Scovill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Dramatic Suve, 96o Out of 900 Men Proclaimed Od Quaker ...Now Yens Old. .Reh Smoot and Decoas-Supportag
 Our Belief Rituals Many Higher Priced Brands!

eIt's an astonishing fact, but you can prove it yourself! Old Quaker- noto g years old-rirals many higher- priced whiskies-in richness of flavor, in smoothness, in bouquet! Here's why we say so:
 We asked 1000 men to try Old Quaker and give us their honest opin- ion. Smell it!" we said. Taste it! Drink 1t! Then tell us what you thinkp' Not one of these men knew the name of the whiskey he was try ing. Yet, out of the 1000 men, 960
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

Funeral services for Ruth Frohm were held from the Bailey-Snyder funeral home, 94 Willow street, this afternoon at o'clock with Rev. John N. c. Mohrmann, pastor of St. Johns Lutheran church, officiating. Burial was in Wolcott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Scout Units Observe Washington's s Birthday
Special Program of Entertainment Present at COnl-
 munity HOuse-GuId Sponsors Card Party
WASHINGTON HILL

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Camille A. Scon- ziano, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Sconziano, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street. Burial will be in the family plot. Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

pronounced 1t Q superb whiskey .. rich, but soft and mild .. smooth in texture" delicate in bouquet!
 They proved t c quality ,chiskev any man tcoald be proud to seres- even though Old Quaker sells at . price sensationally fowl
 Why This Ls So For three full years Old Quaker has aged and mellowed in temperature controlled warehouses. Its high qual- ity is guarded by 51 separate checks from grain to glass. Only our huge volume makes it possible to keep the price so low.
 Make your own trial of Old Quaker! If you agree with these 96O out of 1000 men, you're likely to see how to cut dotCn on your iphiskev bills!
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

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The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
Boat Movements

Early this morning all efforts to obtain some news on the To- cation and distance of steamers enroute to Nome proved futile, but early this afternoon it was learned thru local agent of the Alaska Line, Joe Harnish, that the freighter Sutherland was 150 miles distant from Nome and making 9 miles per hour in open water. This news flashed around town like the news of a fire ard soon everyone was figuring how many hours it would be before the vessel arrived here. However Captain Alex Westerholm of the Sutherland, did not give his ar rival time, probably because he was not sure just what the ice conditions to be encountered would be.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
Airs Belief There Will Be No War In Europe

LONDON, June 8, tA'y - Lord Halifax, British Foreign Secre- tary, declared that the time has passed when independent Europ- can nations could be destroyed by the action of one state.
 He said it was clear now that any further attempt at aggres- sion would meet with resolute resistance" He spoke at a foreign affairs debate in tue House of Lords.
 Chamberlain told the House of Commons that the recent attitude of Germany on the colonal ques ton was of placing further ob- stacles in the way of a possible step toward the adjustment of
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
lS-Mo. Detention American Woman Ends Tomorrow

MOSCOW, June g tP1 - Mrs. Ruth Marie RubenS, American women, whose long detention in Russia caused an extended diplo matic intervention, was sentenc~ ed to Is months imprisonment by the court, but she was told she would be free tomorrow because he had served all but one day of the sentence.
 Sentence was passed by Mos COW city court, where she was charged with entering Russia on a false passport.
 She disappeared from a Mos COW hotel with "a husband known also as Donald Robinson in Dec ember, 1887. A month later, US. embassy officials were permitted to see her in prison. Her hus- bands whereabouts has never been established.
 Whether she would be turned over to U. s. authorities after her liberation could not be learn ed.
 She asked the court for inform ation about her husband but was refused.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

Royalty Greeted
 In Washington
 By Pres. Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, June 8 (P - With a smile and friendly hand shake, President Roosevelt, after bombing salute and military honors welcomed the King of England to the capital of the re- public, grown great from the 13 one-time English colonies.
 Their faces crinkled in cordial smiles as their hands met as if to symbolize the ties of friendship between the two Eng glish-speak- ing people who parted ways in l776.
 Secretary of State Hull, who accompanied the King and his Queen from Canada, introduced them. He said: MT. President, l have the honor to present their Britannia Majesties."
 How are you, I'm glad to see you,' the President said. The King and Queen then greeted Mrs. Roosevelt and Brigadier General E. M. Watson, the Presi dents military aide.
 The royal couple and the first family of the United States chat ted briefly for a moment and then forrnalities started. The British monarch's suite was intro duced to President and Mrs. Roosevelt. After the President met members of the royal suite, high ranking officials of the Ann erican government were then in- troduced to the King and Queen.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
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Ram Tonight Ending Saturday morning Fair Sunday
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
No Passenger Accommodations On South Bound Voyage of s. s. Denali on July Sailing


 Joe Harnish local agent for the Alaska Line is in receipt of telegram from Seattle stating that there will be no passen- ger space of any kind available on the July sailing of the steam CT Denal from Nome southbound as the steamer will load a full passenger list in Bristol Bay. Passengers planning on going out side are encouraged to take the steamer Columbia which will sail soon on her outbound voyage to Seattle.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
King and Queen Strengthen ta nglt hen Ties With United States

WASHINGTON, June 9 (4o) - Britain's youthful sovereigns ex- changed cordial greetings with American legislators in a bril- liant capitol reception demon trating anew the close bonds of friendship between the two great English-Speaking peoples.
 Standing. in huge high-domed capitol rotunda, the king and queen had smile and a royal handshake for the 400-odd sen ators and representatives who crowded the chamber. When it was over, chairman Pittman of the reception committee, sad the king thanked Congress with these words: "Her majesty and l are unable to express our ap- precsation for the universal cour tesy and friendship we have re- ceived."
 The monarchs stood less than a hundred yards from the spot where the victorious British troops held a mock legislative session in the House chamber, 125 years ago, then sacked and burned the capitol.
 Senator Borah, aged "A, the Dean of the Senate, was the first, other than the reception com mittee to meet the king.
 The royal couple were up un- til past midnight listening and watching to tsingeris and folk dancers who performed after the state dinner at which the SOW ereign and Roosevelt joined in solemn pledges of international friendship.
 The President said, rising in his place beside the queen, whose gleaming coronet of diamonds and rubias, reflected the flights of the huge chandelier, T am per suaded that the greatest single contribution that our two coun ies are enabled to make to and to the welfare of peoples throughout the world is the example we jointly set by our manner of conducting rela- tions between our two nations" ."
 The sun-tanned king, standing inside the curve of the great horseshoe dining table replied: q trust and believe that in many years to come, the history of the United States will continue to be marked by that ordered pro- gress and by that prosperity that has been yours in the past and l pray that our great nations may ever in the future walk together along the path of friendship in world peace.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

that problem.
 Lord Halifax said T don't share the view that war is un- avoidable. There are problems in Europe only too likely to lead to war, but I find it very difficult to believe that with a certain prospect of resistance, those who might feel tempted to risk the arbitrament of war, would not think it wiser and more profit able to resolve their difficulties by negotiation.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
LATEST BOAT NEWS

At 5 pm. today the s. s. Col umbia was 123 miles from Nome heading into Yukon River ice, going slow.
 Sutherland was 120 miles from Nome. Both boats are in sight of each other.