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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
BY THE OUT EASTER

Out east continues to lose its natives.
 The young go with the old; age seems to make no difference.
 John T. Monzani, the city coroner, who died recently, was a real Out Easter; he was born here, right on Wall street, few houses south of where the late aged James Johnson had always lived. Jim knew John Monzani from boyhood, and followed him along in the daily press ever since the time John married and left the old neighborhood.
 Born On Wall Street
 The Monzani homestead still stands, the second house on the wes: side of Wall street. It was here that John was born, along with his brother, Charley, high school teacher.
 Johns father was a rather squat" little man, an Englishman, although there was some Italian heritage. back many years. He was a foreman at the Scovill Mfg. company right up to the time of his death. And what kind-hearted man he was, and how considerate of the employees under him. He spoke gently and softly, and never in harshness. He was not only this way with those in his depart ment at Scovill's, but also with his old-time neighbors, like the Fitzpatricks, Bergin, the under taker, the Towards, Rafters, Leaheys, and others who original ly came from this section of the city.
 Coroner Monzani possessed the smile his father left behind. And John held 1t for years, through his activities with the telephone company down at the old Bank street quarters, and also when he became a lawyer. No one in town was closer to John Monzani in telephone days than Fred Bauby. the lawyer; they were inseparable. If one were at Bauby's corner years ago. you would generally And the other close by. We don't know how close they were in late ter days.
 WeIton School
 John Monzani's first school days were at the Welton street build- ing. Ize was here untlI he grad- uated to the higher grades down town, Teachers Of the Welton building more than once declared him to be enc Of the smartest Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
YOUNG 6. Q. PIN
 MEETING FRIDAY
State Treasurer Talbot In- vited-Mecca Brothers
 to Entertain

About 25O Young Republicans are expected to attend the monthly meeting of the young G. o. P. to- morrow night at the Canadian Le- gioYl- rooms on Bank street. The feature of the evening will be the entertainment program which has been arranged and in which the Mecca brothers, famous local musi- clans, will take part,
 The meeting which is scheduled to get underway at 8 o'clock will hear first a business report, fol- lowed by various other reports such as on membership and the forma- ton of district clubs in certain parts of the city.
 A report will also be heard from the local delegation which attended the state Young Republican con- vention.
 State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot has been invited to attend tomor- row evenings meeting which will be addressed by other prominent speakers.
 The committee arranging for the meeting reported today that Fridays gathering is expected to be the larg- est that the young G. o. P.'s have; had in its history. Active on the committee are Harold Hadley, sec retary of the club; Harold Post, president; Louis Ciraldi, first vice president; John Bergin, second vice president; Harold Boyce, treasurer; Charles Hughes, assistant secretary, and James Murphy, financial secre- tary. MT. Hadley stated today that 75 new members have joined the or ganization of the Young Mems Re- publican club during the past two months.
 Harold Post will preside at tomor- rows meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Trial Opens

Trial of the $10,000 damage suit of Nellie Shaver of this city against Musler & Liebeskind com- pany of this city got underway in common pleas court this morning before Judge Miles F. McNiff. Court adjourned at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
 The woman is suing for injuries sustained in a fall on the stair way in the store of the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Coat Stolen

Police are Investigating the theft of a black leather coat, valued at $10, and a dark blue sweater, valued at $6, reported stolen from Edmund D.. Vickers, at 843 Bank street yesterday.
 Detective Lieut.. Matthew Ba- landa said Vickers reported the sweater and coat were stolen while he wsa working in the cellar of the Devinis block, the cellar door having been left open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Naval Regulations

Important changes in regula- tions governing enlistments in the United States Navy were announced here today.
 After July 1, 1889 enlistments will be for the period of six years and not for four years as is the requirement at present. Future applicants for service must be at least IS years of age and not over 25 years. In sign ing up for a second enlistment applicants have the privilege of stipulating whether their sec- Ond "cruise" will be for four years or six years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
36 New Voters

Only 36 new voters were made yesterday, as the board of regis tration held its first session at the City Hall under the new leg islative act requiring the mak- ing of voters once a month.
 Twelve of the new voters en- rolled as Republicans 10 as Democrats, and the remaining IA did not list any party affilia- tion.
 The voters were admitted by Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin and Selectmen William J. Chris tian and Victor Mambruno.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04

Bishop lief, The Democrat an- nounced exclusively last week, has agreed to appear for Bishop Mo- Auliffe at confirmation ceremonies about the diocese and in other epis- copal functions. He exercised his episcopal powers for the first time in this diocese Tuesday, when he conferred the Sacrament of Con- firmation, on a class of candidates at Stamford.
 Made Home Here
 After retiring from his post in Kansas year ago, Bishop lief came to this city to make his home, and has been living at St. Mary's hospital. He was born in East Port chester and has relatives in this section.
 It will be the first time since 1926 that Bishop MsAuliffe has not of- Heated at the ordination of new members of the Catholic priesthood.
 The Hartford diocese does not at present have an auxiliary bishop, hence the necessity for calling on Bishop lief to serve. It is said in church circles that an auxiliary bishop may be named from Rome
 Familiar Name
 One of the priest to be ordained by Bishop lief is Rev. Bernard L.. McGurk, nephew of the late Rev. William J. McGurk, pastor of the Church of hte Immaculate Con- ception here. Father McGurk was pastor at the time of the erection of the new church on West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Frank Ranando, 63 North Leon ard street, and Filomena Esposito, IA Aetna street.
 Domenic Crosse, 123 Orange street. and Carmella A. Serlise, 199 Orange street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Case Transferred

Order for the transfer of di- vorce case from the Fairfield county superior court to the New Haven county superior court in this city, in which Attorney George Crawford counsel for one of the defendants in the conspiracy trial here, is coun- sel, has been approved.
 The plaintiff in the action is Nicholas E. Lewis who asks a di- vorce and custody of a minor child from Pauline Thompson Lewis of New York, alleging that the defen- dant was unfaithful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
CHURCH TO SERVE
 BARBECUE DINNER

The first barbecue dinner of the season at the Grace Baptist Church will be served this afternoon and evening from to g o'clock at the church at 21 East Hawkins street. Deacon Preston Jones is chairman of the committee in charge. The public is cordially invited to at- tend. Rev. w. Bonnie Crowder is pastor of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
AUXILIARY PLANS
 SOCIAL FUNCTION

A social and card party will be held June 4th in Liberty hall under the auspices of the Women's Aux iliry of the Italian War Veterans (Ex-C CombatentD. Plans have been completed for the event under the supervision of a committee recent ly named by Mrs. Domenic Barberi, president. The committee includes: Mrs. Mastrianna, Mrs. Bellini, Mrs. Falzone, Mrs. Calabrese, Mrs. Mes sini, Mrs. Capodanna, Mrs. Bundi, Mrs. Guilano, Mrs. Caporasso, Mrs. Caitano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
McKEssON OFFICES MOVED

Fairfield, Conn.,. May 4. - (UP) - The accounting, tax and insurance departments of McKesson and Rob- bins. Inc. will be transferred about June l5 to the executive offices at New York City. according to an an- nouncement today of Trustee Wil- liam J. Wardall.
 The consolidation. he said. was being made to centralize the admin !stratiye functions of the huge whole sale drug concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
By ELMER 0. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, May 4- (UP) = The stock market eased moderately at a quiet opening today after two days of advance had carried prices to the highest levels since April 3 bonds were firm and cotton mixed.
 Most of the leading stock issues except aviation and baking groups, registered fractional losses.
 U. s. Steel opened at 47 1-2 off 1-2; Bethlehem 56 off 5-8; Anacon- da 24 1-8 off 1-2; New York Central IA 1-2 off 3-8; General Motors A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Brush Fires

Two brush fires were reported to- day by authorities at fire headquar- ters.
 Engine 5 responded to an alarm at 8:38 o'clock for a fire on Plank road and was reported still on the assignment at press time.
 Engines 2, 2, Truck and the booster answered box alarm for 8 brush fire on the Bouley estate on Altyre street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04

Daughters of America. He re- places his uncle, the late Right Reverend Monsignor John J. Mo- Givney, who had held the posi- tion for many years.
 The biennial convention of the state organization was held in Ansonia early this week. It was reported that the court now has a total of 2,073 members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Achievement

Fascist Italy was highly praised for its industrial development by Victor Bassi in a talk before members of Circolo Dante at the parish hall of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes last night.
 Since 1922, MT. Bassi said, in- dustry in Italy has progressed from chaos to a high degree of efficiency. Labor difficulties, he said, no longer cause any serious difficulties, being settled by arr bitration supervised by the gov- ernment.
 MT. Bassi gave an outline of Italy's principal industries, and said that the nation is economic ally sound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
- SPOTLIGH7ING Brass City News

by Detective Lieutenants Joseph Bender and Edward McElliogOtt on charges of theft in connec- nection with a break in the New Haven Dairy Co.,, on April "A.
 Lieut.. Bender said they have been investigating since the break was reported, recovering a typewriter and clock yester- day. A boy, IA, was also arrest ed in connection with the al- legged theft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
LATE REALTY NEWS
Quit Claim Deed

Paul Lux to the Citizens & Manu- lecturers National Bank, under a trust agreement, three pieces of property, at Leffingwell avenue and Columbia boulevard, Mel bourne terrace and Columbia boulevard, and on Columbia boule- yard extension.
 Mortgage Deed
 Henry Bender to Hazel Conrad Book, and Clifford E. Conrad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Named Chaplain

Rev. Francis Finn, of Plainville, who is native of Waterbury, has been elected state chaplain of the Connecticut court, Catholic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
New Priests To Be
 Ordained May IS
Bishop Francis lief to Ofciate For Diocese Head at
 Hartford Cathedral Ceremonies

Most Reverend Francis J. Tef retired Bishop of Con- corda Kansas who resides at St. Marys Hospital will substitute for Most Reverend Maurice F. McAulffe, Bishop Hartford in officiating at the ordination of new priests at St. Joephs Cathedral Hartford on Ascension at St. Francis Hospital Hartford recovering from severe illness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-04
Brothers Held

I've scanlen brothers, Ed- ward, 70, and William 70, es 40l West Main street. were arrested
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
M The Local Theateys
POLES

Tomorrow night is Surprise Night" on the stage of the comfortably cool Loew Poli theater. This gala stage show planned many weeks in ad- vance promises to be the hit stage show of the season. The acts will not be revealed as Manager Ed Fitz- patrick wants this to be your big Surprise Night" Never before has such treat been in store for the patrons of this theater. Make up a party and come down and witness the unexpected events, planned pur- posely for your pleasure.
 How would you like to meet Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in per- son? These young stars of many screen hits are coming to the Loew Poli theater in New Haven. One boy and one girl of high school age will be chosen from the stage of this the ater to meet these young stars in person. Here is all you have to do. Stop in at the Loew Poli theater and drop your name in our ballot box. The girls will deposit their bal lot in the Judy Garland box and the boys will deposit theirs in the Mickey Rooney" box. The name of one boy and one girl will be drawn from these boxes on the stage of this theater Wednesday evening. Don't delay! Come on down and fill out your ballot nowl Who knows-you might me the lucky winner to have lunch and talk with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. This theater will pay all expenses to New Haven and back. Don't forget-you must be in the theater when your name is called. So come on down all you Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney fans to this theater Wednesday eve- ming for the thrill of lifetime.
 Winning the applause of a capac- ity house this afternoon is the thrill erf mystery of the Miracles for Sale" This story is laid among a group of professional magicians and clairvoyants. Robert Young plays a magician who turns detec- tive, with Florence Rice as the hero- inc. Many elaborate stage illusions, escapes an defects mingle with ap- parently supernatural happenings, the trickery of which is eventually explained in the picture. The sup porting cast includes Frank Craven. Henry Hull, Lee Bowman, Astrid Allwyn and many others.
 The second big hit on this popular program is Chicken Wagon Fam ily," starring Jane Withers and Leo Carrillo in another of their rollick- ing adventures.
 Watch for the Wizard of o."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

Marines proved mettle The heroic deeds Of the frgate Constitution better known as Od lronsldeS, will be remembered as long as Old Glory waves. Less than two years after the gallant vessel spread her pillow ing canvas to the breeze U S. Marines and bueackets took part in an exploit which proved the mette of her stout-hearted Our country was engaged m a naval war with France French letters of marque, or prvateers authorized to capture British vessels went so far as to seize ships flying the Stars and Stripes We retaiated and the Constitution captured a few small French vessels. Early in 18oo the Sandwich, French
 letter of marque lay in the harbor of Puerto Plata Santo Domingo protected by the guns of fort Old 1ronsldes was cruising nearby but could not enter the shallow waters of the harbor vessel of lesser draft called the Sally was impressed in services for bold attempt to seize the Sandwich from the French Steathy the Sally approached the harbor, with most of her temporary crew of ninety U S. Marines and bluejackes concealed below decks To unsuspectng foe, the Sally appeared to be merely an unarmed merchant vessel Suddenly the Sally came alongside the Sandwich, while the naval party cambered aboard and ubdued the surprised crew without the loss of single man. Then the marines landed spiked all of the cannon, and returned to the captured vessel before the commander of the fort could rally his forces repel the assault Next morning both vessels sailed the harbor Thus ended O. the early exploits of Old Ionsdes destined in later years to win countless glores in the service of her country Log of the U S. Marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

courage and the two loves he knew.
 Here is indeed the story of Abra- ham Lincoln that has never been told, the real and human Lincoln, young jackleg lawyer, who loved to tell funny stories. wrestle with the boys and courted pretty girls.
 The celebrated moonlight mur- der" case, a thrilling chapter in young Lincoln's life. is thrillingly recouned in the film, We see the gangling youth, who rode into Springfield on a donkey. facing his first test in that pioneer town, fac- ing it with the fortitude that fore- shadowed the man he was to be.
 Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver and Arleen Whelan are co-featured with Fonda.
 Shirley Temple is starred in the co-hit, "Susannah of the Mounties." a film that tells q thrilling story of the Great Northwest in the making. Besides Shirley the cast includes Randolph Scott, Margaret Lockwood and thousands of others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Newport Celebrating
 3OOth Anniversary
Special Ceremonies Planned to Commemorate Estab-
 lishment of Religious, Civic Liberties in America

Newport, R. l., Aug. 8 - Governor William H. Vanderbilt of Rhode Is- land, Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts and direct descend- ants of the Founding Fathers will pay homage to the establishment of religious and civil liberty on this Continent when they gather on August 20 in historic Newport, now celebrating its 30Oth anniversary.
 w. Selden Washington and Ed ward Jonas Phillips, who are direct descendants of George Washington and Moses Siexas, will re-enact a historic scene of 1790 when they read the famous exchange of mess ages between the First President, who visited the Jewish congregation of Newport that year, and Seixas, their leader who welcomed him.
 The re-enactment will be part of the Newport Precautionary celebra- tions and will take place on the steps of the Touro synagogue, oldest on the Continent, with 8 congrega- tion that dates back to 1858.
 On the same afternoon the Con- gregation will present to the city a monument dedicated to the estab- lishment of religious liberty in Rhode Island by Roger Williams. It will bear the famous quotation from the Charter of King Charles in 1863:
 That all and every person and persons, from tyme to tyme and at all tymes hereafter, reelye and fullye have and enjoye his and theire own judgements and consciences in mat ters of religious concernments."
 Besides Governor Vanderbilt and Senator Walsh, Franklin Bache Huntington, great = great great grandson of Benjamin Franklin will speak at the dedication ceremonies. Also: James P. Adams, vice-presi- dent of Brown University; John M. Schiff, grandson of the great phil anthropist; Isadore Worth, Na- tional Commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States and Judge Mortimer A. Sullivan of the Rhode Island superior court.
 The Newport Artillery Regiment, formed in 174l, will act as color
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
COMMUNITY CLUB
 CONDUCTS DRIVE
Committee to Boost Mem= bership Named for First
 Outing in Fall

Extensive arranegemts for a mem- bership drive for the North End Community Club were made last night at a meeting in the Y. M. c. A. with Thomas Mccarthy presiding A committee consisting of Jack Lat tanzio, James Manzolli, Robert Baker, John Delaney and Doc O'Brien was appointed, to select five assistants and canvas the dis trict. ....
 Initial consideration was given an outing to be sponsored by the club in September. Entertainment will be presented at the next meet ing, August 25, under the chair manship of William Northrop, as- sisted by Samuel Hamzy, Joseph Briglia, John Delaney, Paul Perruc- ci and Thomas Sullivan.
 President Mccarthy and Vice. president Bernard Reilley were named a committee on boundaries and William .orthrop and Thomas Sullivan comprises the publicity committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
BY PAUL MANNING (NEA Service Stan Wrtier)

New York, Aug. 8.-An elaborate coast-to- -coast underworld organiza- = tion, with it's fences to dispose of stolen goods, its informers to warn of police activities, its doctors who will treat gunihot wounds and keep their mouths shut, its passers of "hot" money, and its farmers who will hide out criminals while the heat is on, is one big reason why there's a murder every 45 minutes and a crime bill of $130OO, 100000 each 1 year in the United States.
 It's also the reason why the 132,- GOO policemen and the 13,000 detec- tives who protect the cities and towns of the United States and the 15,000 sheriffs and 5000 marshalls and constables who maintain law and order are sometimes helpless. Every big-time criminal has these
 connections and Louis Gepke) Buchalter is no exception. Currently labeled Americas arch-racketeer, he is today the object of the most pre- tentious man-hunt in American criminal history.
 Newspapers scream his descrip- tion, million posters shout his pie ture, the city of New York posts $25, 1000 reward and Federal and Manhattan investigators merge to track the swart, 160-pound rackets- king down and so whitewash their failure to locate him after two years of effort and the expenditure of $400,000 dollars.
 IS DIRECTING
 l A ONE-MAN WAR
 That the name Buchalter has sig nificance in police circles may be judged from G-Man J. Edgar Hoov- CTS recent declaration that he's the most dangerous criminal this coun- try has ever known" The fact that Lepke has been arrested 24 times on charges ranging from burglary to homicide and yet has been allowed to return with minimum of incon- venience to his garment trucking, fur dressing, flour, dope, and slot machine rackets bear MT. Hoover's statement out.
 A cold, hard, calculating person. Buchalter is the epitome of the business man gangster so often portrayed by the movies. His rackets pay well (estimates range from $10,0O0,000 to 30000,00O mill lion year) because his organiza- tion functions smoothly even while he, the boss, is in hiding. And al- though he's now engaged in a one- man war to wipe out all his former associates who might appear as wit nesses against him when he either surrenders or is captured, 1t has been his businessman policy during
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
STATE

Theatergoers attending Warmers healthfully air conditioned State theater today through Thursday will witness daring, provocative motion picture, one that tells sensational story of a man who dares to double for a dictator.
 The title of the picture is "The Magnificent Fraud" and the only man who could characterize such personality is Akim Tamirof who is starred in the leading role.
 Tamiroff is noted for his ability to change teh infection of his voice, to bring character to life with move- ments of the hands, change in poS- ture, and with all the subtle nu- ances requisite for great character actor. Never has he had a greater opportunity to demonstrate his abil- ity than in this outstanding produc- tion. Never has he realized upon an opportunity to 8 greater degree.
 First of all he is seen as dictator of mythical South American coun- try, called San Cristobal. Then he is seen as an actor who substitutes for the dictator. And while he is still in character as an actor, he gives his impressions of three great rulers; of Napoleon, of Henry VIII and Cyrano de Bergarac, that long, nosed ruler of ladies hearts.
 Tamiroff is outstanding as the dictator; Mary Roland, as an ex- flame of the dictator; Patricia Morrison, in the best romantic role of her budding career and George Zucco, Stein Duna and Ernest Cos Sart round out the cast.
 On the same show as the second big hit is Career" starring Anne Shirley, Samuel s. Kinds, Janet Beecher, Leon Errol, Raymond Hat ton and John Qualen; and the two clever young newcomers, Alice Eden and John Archer final selections in the first Gateway to Hollywood talent scar These players turn in notably natural and vivid per- formances ir their respective roles. It is truly a picture that must be seen to be enjoyed. Make date to see it at the air conditioned State theater before the closing perfor- mances on Thursday evening.