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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
'SPRAGUE, PLATT' LEND TESTIMONY
Judge Kenneth Wynne
 Presides as Action Opens ' in Superior Court

The civil action of the Sprague Electrical Supplies, Inc. of this city against the Starbuck Sprague com- pany ct al, of this city, opened in superior court this morning before Judge Kenneth Wynn, sitting for the first time since the spring ses- sion of court opened here.
 Starbuck Sprague of Fiske street, one of the defendants, formerly of the Sprague Electrical Supplies, Inc :, was the first witness on the stand. Others who followed him were Charles H. Platt of this city, Con- rad Langder of New Haven, Dwight G. Philips of West Hartford and John M. Mullin of Hartford.
 The litigation is based on the claim of the Sprague Electrical Sup- plies, Inc, that the defendants con- ducted an electrical supply business under the name of the Starbuck Sprague company after their rela- tions with the Sprague Electrical Supplies, Inc, had been severed and that the Electrical Supplies com- pany's business was affected by the move. The Sprague Electrical Supplies, Inc, went into receivership in 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
INCREASE
APPROPRIATED

for the fiscal year 194O to date is the independent offices bill. This was budgeted at $1,656, 900 ,O00; it was passed carrying $1, ,668 ,OOO, GOO. Some economies were made here and there along the line, of course. The budget allowed $51 ,562 900 for the District of Columbia. The House knocked this down to $46, ,902 900 and sent it to the Senate, which has not yet acted on it. District of Columbia residents whose municipal services (such as hospitals, police the fire departments, and so on) are covered in this bill, have no vote.
 The budget allowed expenditures in the Postoffice Department of | $793, ,331 ,000. This went through at | $790, 100000.
 The Department of Labor was budgeted to get $30, ,930, ,0OO The bill which passed the House and went on to the Senate carried $30, ,847 ,000. LOOKS BAD
 FOR ECONOMY The budget allowed $23,543,0 ,000 for the legislative establishment. As passed by the two houses and ad- justed in conference, the legislative establishment bill carries $21, ,985 ,00O. The record is by no means com-. plete as yet, of course. Many of the totals listed above may change ma terially before the bills actually go to the White House for signature. Some sizable appropriation measures have not yet come to a vote.
 But the indications are pretty clear.
 The administration won't demand economy, and Congress obviously won't go ahead and econonize on its own hook, in spite of all its oratory.
 And 50 economy just won't be forthcoming at this session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
NEW PRESIDENT OF TEXTILE GROUP

Philadelphia. May 16-tUP)-Emil Rieve, president of the American Federation of Hosiery workers, was considered today the likely choice as head of the Textile Workers Union of America.
 Rieve, a Philadelphian, was direc- tor of the textile workers organiza- ton committee, which was amalga- mated yesterday with the United Textile Workers of America to form one of the largest labor organiza- . tions in the United States. It is a congress of industrial organizations affiliate.
 The merger was voted unanimous ly by the simultaneous conventions of the two unions.
 Chairman Sidney Hillman of the TWOC was expected to be offered the chairmanship of the board of directors of the new union, which has a membership of 300, 900 to 400,- 900. Hillman's acceptance of the post reportedly depended upon his health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
TRINITY GRADS
 APPOINT BAILEY
Naugatuck Valley Alumni Group Elects P. E. Fen-
 ton Treasurer

The newly-formed Naugatuck Valley Alumni Association of Trim ity College last night elected Bert ram s. aBiley, '15 of the firm of Charles W. Scranton and Company, president at an organization meet ing at the University Club at The Elton.
 Other officers of the chapter are Edward Watkins, '29, of Thomaston secretary; and P. E. Fenton, IT, of this city, treasurer.
 Dr. Remson B. Ogilby, president of Trinity College, was principal speaker, welcomed the new pres- ident. About 20 graduates and form CT students of the college attend ed.
 Thomas Wadlow of Hartford, alumni secretary of Trinity, out- lined organization details in brief.
 The membership territory of the new organization includes all towns in the Naugatuck Valley from Tor rington to Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
BUDGET

President submitted to Congress early in the year.
 The most striking case, of course, is the Agriculture Department ap- propriation bill which is still pend- ing.
 In the budget, this was listed at $705 900 900.
 When the bill passed the House, it carried $835 900 900. It had not been in the Senate week before the total had risen to $1,216, ,000, 900 the senators accomplishing this feat by boosting parity payments $225 900, 900, sticking in $25.O00.OoO under the Farm Tenant Act, and hiking the surplus commodities ex- penditures by $113,000.0o0.
 The budget put the Navy Depart men down for $720, 1887 ,000) in all of these figures the odd thousands are omitted). When the navy got through the House is carried $773,- 100000. It has not yet been acted on by the Senate.
 ARMY, OFFICE
 FIGURES UP
 The budget offered the army $461 ,710,00O. When the army appro- priations bill reached the President it carried $508, ,789,0 ,000. Biggest single appropriation bill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
MOTOR VEHICLE
 DEPT. NEW RULE

Hartford, Conn. May 16 - CU.P) The State Motor Vehicle Depart ment will charge business firms 4 cents name to identify car-own- CTS through their automobile lic- ense plates, Commissioner Michael A. Connor announced today.
 People have abused this service, the commissioner said. He pointed out some firms made a business of getting names of car-owners through their car markers by call- ing the motor vehicle divisionfi until 1t became regular nuisance"
 Henceforth, any person with com- mercial leanings will have to pay 4 cents for each Identification.
 Citizens without commercial ties will not be charged for providing an Identification or two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
TWins Ln Double Nuptial Ceremony
 Thursday, May 25
(Acn10 Telephoto)

Twin sisters will be married in a double ceremony at the Grace Methodist Episcopal church in Waterville May 25, Marriage intentions have been filed by the twins at the office of the town clerk. ;
 Yesterday Ernestine w. Kott, of 35 Manville street, filed in-- tentions of marrying Myle R. Munson, of 35 Manville street.
 Saturday intentions were filed by Amy J. Kott, of 35 Manyille street, and Charles T. Probert, IT,, of 6 Patterson court.
 The twin sisters both gave their age as 45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16

From a class of 200 candidates, 155 aliens were yesterday given certi- fcates of U. s. citizenship, at naturalization session of the court of common pleas. The class was one of the largest in the courts history but will be superseded by 8 group of almost 800 registered for exam ination at the September session.
 Judges John F. McDonough and Miles F. McNiff presided at the ses- sion. Clerk William M. Gillette swore in the candidates after they had been examined by J. Fillmore Warder of Hartford.
 Italian natives were the outstand- ing percentage of the list, with 63 yowing allegiance to the United States. Next was Great Britain, with 30; Poland IT; Lithuania, IA; Rus sia, g; Portugal 4; Germany 3; Switzerland 9; Austria 1; Egypt l; Sweden 2; Spain, l; Turkey |; and Rumania, l.
 The 45 who failed to meet the necessary requirements will be re- examined at the September session
 Fifty six were admitted during the morning session. Names of the other 99 are as follows:
 Joseph Dorfman, 65 Elizabeth street, Rumanian; Michael Fusco 26 Burton street. Italian; Aldo Mar iotti, Naugatuck, Italian; Michael Paccucci, 92 High street, Italian; Sebastino Musso, 121 Hillview ave- nue, Italian; Anthony Curzio, 47a Baldwin street, Italian; Mario A, Vigizzi, 336 Oak street, Italian; Giu- seppe Zurlo, 93 Addison street. Ital- ian; Benjamin Rodney, 176 Easton avenue, Polish; Mary Berardi, 31 Irion street, Italian.
 Salvatore Fazio, 35 Primrose street Italian; Carl Silverman, 116 East Farm street, Russian; Frederick Frenzel, 45 Tdylwood avenue, Rus sian; Francesca N. Campopiano, 75 Easton avenue, Italian: Max l. Baron, ITS Willard street, Lithuan- ian; Bertha Matter, Columbia boule- yard, Swiss; Helen Lukasiewski, 8a Wood street, Polish; Pasquale Da- mico. 61 Francis street. Italian; Nic- ola c. Calabrese, A Miller street Italian;
 Theresa Bianchi, Oakville, Italian; Rocco Mancini, Oakville, Italian; Raffaile Guerrero, 122 Locust street Italian; Donator Pollitta, Midland road, Italian; Maria F. Caviello, 48d Walnut street. Italian: Peter Hrice- niak, Terryville. Polish; Rosaria Mancini, Oakville. Watertown, Ital- ian; Patrick Quinlan, 5 Brentwood avenue, British; Octave Houde, 4C East Liberty street. British; Joseph G. D. Bouthat, 151 River street British; Simone M. Parenteau, 114 Franklin street, British; Albin Lutz 29 Camp street. German; Elizabeth K. McAdam, Helen M. Watts. Coun- try Club road, British; Cipriano Petitti, 937 South Main street, Ital- ian.
 In addition, John A. O'Shea, 937 South Main street, British; Joseph A. Desbois, \, 1o96 Baldwin street; Steven M. Frenis, 1899 North Main street, Italian; Giuseppe Scarmoz. zino, 1903 North Main street, Ital- ian; Michael Tolomea, 76 Alma street, Italian Rinaldo Ceccarelli, 46
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16

boards atypical class waiting list, being the first candidate on the list.
 Adult Education
 With the advice and approval of the committee on teachers, Dr.. Thomas J. 'Condon, superintendent of schools, recommended that the state board of education be request ed to designate the city of Water. bury as requiring director of adult education for the year 1939-40, The board approved the recommendation and appointed MT. Gilmartin su- pervisor of evening schools and di- rector of adult education. He will continue as principal of Duggan and Begnals. school.
 Transfers
 Transfers of teachers were made as follows:
 Anna Alishausky. Barnard, grade 5 department, to Duggan, grade 5, departmental.
 Marie A. Horrigan, Barnard, grades 3 and 4, to Slocum, grades 3 and 4.
 Olive Wilder, Barnard, grade 2 de- partmental, to grade 6, department tai.
 Esther M. Fox, Bunker Hill, grade 2 departmental, to grade 8 depart mental.
 Marie J. Kunkel, Bunker Hill, gade 6, departmental, to grade 2, departmental.
 Katherine Enright, Chase, grade to grade 5.
 Irene c. Kennedy, Driggs, grade departmental, to Russell, grade 2 de- partmental.
 Laura Biron, Driggs. grade 5 de- partmental, to grade 6 department tai.
 Elizabeth Pawley, Webster, grade departmental, to Driggs, grade 5 de- partmental.
 Margaret M. Fitzmaurice, Duggan, grade departmental, to grade 6 de- partmental.
 Anna c. Mulhern. Duggon, grade 5 departmental. to grade 4.
 Kathleen Donahue. Duggan, grade 5 departmental to grade 4.
 Kathleen Healey, Hopeville. grade 6 departmental, to grade 5 depart mental.
 Margaret Dwyer. Hopeville, grades l and to grade 2.
 Mary G. Real, Kingsbury, grade ? departmental to grade 8 depart mental.
 Mary R. Mitchell. Kingsbury grades , and to grade 3.
 Margaret I. Dillon, Merriman grades 2 and 3 to grade 3. 2 and 3
 Bessie L. Delaney, Merriman, grade l to grade 3.
 Mary A. Boyle, Slocum, grade ? departmental, to grade 8, depart. mental
 Candita c. Mazzarella, Slocum grade 6 departmental to grade de- partmental.
 Agnes cronan, Sprague, grade departmental to grade 5 depart mental.
 Mary Shanahan, Sprague, grade 6 departmental to grade depart mental.
 Alice J. McGee, Sprague, grade and to grade 4.
 Mary E. Lezotte, Walsh, grades and 3 to grades 3 and 4.
 Gertrude Mitchell, Webster, grade 3 to grade 4.
 The board also authorized the schoolhouse committee to prepare plans for the installation of new boilers in Webster school, and ap- proved the report of the committee on school activities with regard to permission for use of school build ings by various organization
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16

William H. Tracy was appointed sicence teacher in Leavenworth High School; Betty Garrity, teacher of Art in the elementary schools; and Anne L. Kinch, special teacher in Webster school.
 designations
 The board accepted the resigna- tions of Mary R. Grove, of Russell school and Katherine c. Calvin, ot Duggan school, effective at the close of the school year, and that of Ros- alind M. Stoddard, Art teacher in the elementary schools, effective June g..
 The committee on schoolhouses recommended MT. McGough flor his 19 years of faithful service in this department. "The committee also recommended that MT. McGough have the right to return to his pres ent position as head plumber at the end of the year, if he so wishes. This measure was recommended in view of the fact that the appointment as inspector is subject to confirmation by a new board of education elected next fall.
 Following a protest by John J. Kearney GdD, who stated that he wished to go on record as being op- posed to the appointment, a roll call vote was taken. Opposed were besides Comsr. Kearney, Raymond Stone, Gd), Mrs. Emma Lowell, and Harry c. Post, both Republicans. The five Democratic members, which includes Comsrs. John J. Walsh, Louis E. Bria, Nathan Freedman, Patrick s. Bergin and Martin F. Tehan, voted in favor.
 MT. Tracy who was appointed science teacher at Leavenworth, is a graduate of Crosby high school, 1928. and of Villanova college, B.S., '32, and MA. He has taught in the local day schools in a substitute capacity and has had three years experience in the evening high schools. MT. Tracy also coached athletics at Villanova duing 1882 33, and his assignment at Leaven- worth combines coaching of ath- letics and academic teaching.
 Betty Garrity, art. elementary schools, is graduate of Notre Dame academy. 1929, and of Me chanics institute, 1882 She has sub stituted in the local elementary schools for a continuous period of three and a half years and for the past year has been doing part time teaching in the Seymour school de- pertinent.
 Anne L. Kinch, Webster school, special class, was appointed from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
SMITH DESCRIBES
 EUROPEAN VISIT

Personal experiences in Europe during the past year were the sub ject of talk given by Frank Smith last night at meeting of the Mems league of the First Baptist church at the home of MT. and Mrs. Wil- liam Van Tassel of Middlebury. The speaker is the son of Herbert S.. Smith, general secretary of the Y. M. c. A. Motion pictures of Maine scenery were shown by Dr. Albert Hermann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
SECOND VICTIM
 OF CRASH DIES

Danbury, Conn.,, May 16-(UP)- Paul Krupinsky died at Danbury hospital early today, the second vic- tim of an automobile accident last night at New Fairfield in which Edward G. Five died instantly from skull fracture.
 A third occupant of the car, George Kundrat, the driver, was de- scribed as being in poor condition" at the hospital. He suffered 8 skull fracture, broken jaw and dislocated hip.
 The accident occurred when the machine left the road at 8 curve and smashed into a stone wall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16

cd that 1t could obtain economy if it so desired by cutting e xp endi- lures sharply. It followed up by sailing into the w F A d e fciency appropriation bill and knockin g $50, DOC, 900 of it. It talked economy a I'm os t daily y thereafter.
 B Il t, by this time, AZ months of the session have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16

votes have been taken. And the sad fact is that after 1t handled the WPA bill and got the oratory out of its system. Congress settled down to add to the deficit in whole hearted, two-handed manner. The total increases may well run over 500 millions of dollars.
 DRAWING
 COMPARISONS
 What the performance has been like can be gauged by glancing at the sums actually voted to date and comparing them with the sums rec commended in the budget which the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
GENERAL FRANCO
 GIVES PROMISE

Paris, May 16 - (UP) = General Francisco Franco, Spanish Nation alist leader, has assured France and Great Britain that he will carry out to the letter his promise to evacuate German and Italian troops from Spain, it was understood today.
 The victory parade" after which the troops were to be sent home has been fixed. apparently finally, for Friday. and 1t was believed here that by the end of this month the 5000 German troops and 35,000 Ital- ian troops still in Spain would be on their way home.
 Tentative negotiations for a $l00,- 100000 loan by private bankers to the Nationalists have provided a new factor. Paul Van Zeeland. former premier of Belgium. was in Paris today conferring with bankers. preparatory to q scheduled visit to Spain to survey the industrial out- look in behalf of members of the prospective loan consortiufn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
Temporary Inspector
 OfSchools Appointed
John F. McGough to Fill Duties Pending COnfirnia-
 tion-3O Teachers Affected By Transfers

The Board Education yesterday appointed Acting Inspector of School Building named three teachers and effected more than 30 transfers at meeting preceded by lengthy informal in the office of the super
 tnent On recommendation of the committee on school houses John F. Mcough appointed Acting Inspector O. School Buildings at salary of $50 week. which an increase of $1O week his present salary as head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
Congress Economy Doesn't Pan Out As Early Oratory Is Forgotten
By BRUCE CAPTION Democrat Washington Core

Washington, May 16-This is the Congress that was going to do big things in the way of economizing.
 It applauded ironically last Jan- uary when President Roosevelt, de- liYering his annual message, suggest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
DIED

HoLLIs-In this city. May 18th, 1859, Mrs. Lucy n. Hollis, of 5e Windsor st. Funeral Thurs. day afternoon, at 2.00 o'clock, from Aldornon Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Spring urove oene- tery, Hartford, Conn.
 MILLsn--in this city. May 18th, 1889, Mrs. Catherine A, Miller, of i5s South Leonard kt. Fnnorai Fri. ilergin Funorni Home, zoe East Main St, Co Ht. pntrick'H Church, Burial in old SC. Joseph's cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
OBITUAR

MILLER-Mrs. Catherine A. Mill Ter, widow of Thomas Miller of 132 South Leonard street died this morning at the Waterbury Hospi- tai after an illness of two weeks. A native of Miller's Falls, Mass, she was the daughter of the late Mich ael and Johanna Manning Shea. Mrs. Miller had made her home in this city for fifty five years and was well known in the Brooklyn sec- tion. She was devout communi- cant of St. Patrick's church and was a member of the Cleaners So- ciety of the parish.
 Mrs. Miller is survived by one daughter, Miss Gertrude E, Miller; and one sister, Miss Elizabeth Shea of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Patrick's church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Bur- ial will be in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wed- nerday and Thursday afternoons and evenings.
 The Cleaners Society will meet at the Funeral home on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock for prayers.
 HOLLIS-Mrs. Lucy H. Hollis. 84, of 56 Windsor street, a resident of this city for 26 years, died last night at the Waterbury hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Daniel w. Hollis and the mother of Eben c. Hollis. supervisor of maintenance at Saint Margaret's school.
 She was born in Easthampton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
DRUGS HAVE
 FAILED YOU?
Every d a y

Every d ay t h e s a m c f e n g of d i sc oufage- lnent, " N o t Feeling We'll Pains are worse Feel in g Weaker, e t C., a n d etc."
 ou have now learned from experi- ence tn a t drugs can at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16

ing at a:S0 o'clock from the Ma zaika funeral home. 10 Porter street to et. Josephb church. where . solemn high mass will be ceie- brated at c o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ceme- tegy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16
MASS

SUGRUE-First anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated We'd nesday morning, May 17th, at 7:30 o'clock, at the St. Frances Xaviers Church. for the repose of the soul of the late Patrick Sugrue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-16

best but give temporary relief.
 That their artificial over stimu- lation and deadening effect are often very harmful.
 Investigate an. learn how thousands of people during the past 19 years have been restored to their former health through treatments received at this of- flee who at one time were just as discouraged as you are now, that health may also soon again be yours.
Evening star., 1939-09-24

past 200, 300, 400 and keep on
going.
After two miles straight down by
the altimeter, the air speed indicator
stops at a figure that it would hold
even if the plane dived right on
through to China. That is our old
friend terminal velocity. l haul
back on the stick until the accelero-
meter needle reads exactly the num-
Der of G's l am supposed to hit on
this pull-out. Right now, if ever, is
when the airplane should burst
apart - when l hit 9 G's and am
jammed down into my seat feeling
like Atlas with the world on my
shoulders. Meanwhile, l yank the
Evening star., 1939-09-24

stick back until the plane is headed
upward at a forty-fve-degree angle,
looming for a while with closed
throttle to kill its bullet speed. A
two-mile dive and pull-out take
about twenty seconds, but some
of them feel like that many years.
When the last hard dive has been
run, l can have the mental salts
faction of having done my part
toward making airplanes safer for
Others to fly.
If people realized that military
and commercial airplanes are tested
50 much harder than they are ever
intended tobe used, they would have
lot more confidence in aviation.
Evening star., 1939-09-24

easily. Pinelawn Cemetery at
Farmingdale, Long Island, is a per-
feet bull's-eye to aim at from five
miles altitude, for it is laid out in a
half-mile circle. Jimmy Collins, the
well-known army test pilot, crashed
among the tombstones there, but
the rest of US have kept right on
using that target.
The easiest way to start a dive is
to roll the plane over on its back,
then pull the nose straight down
toward the target"
You begin to take instrument
readings, but it makes little diff
ference what the speed meter
reads at the start. 1t will zip right
Evening star., 1939-09-24
olAce SALMON SALAD

= cup cold water
l tablespoon gelatin
l cup boiling water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
I cup canned red salmon
q ounces) broken in pieces
cup diced green pepper
y scored unpeeled
cucumber. cut in wedges
/ small onion, sliced
u cup chopped pimiento
!. cup sliced celery
Helimann's Real Aayoonaise
Pour cold water in bowl. Sprin-
kle gelatin on water. Add to bet
Wuta. Stir until dissolved. Add
sugar, salt and lemon juice. Cool
When mixture begins to thicken.
fold in remaining ingredienta.
Pour into l at. mold which has
been rinsed in cold water. When
firm. unmoid and garnish ~
illustrated. Serve with salad
greens and Real Aayoonaise.