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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Sheridan Council

Annual election of officers of Sheridan Council, 24, Knights of Columbus, will be held tonight at 8:3O at the Columbus Club, 79 North Main street.
 Nominated for Grand Knight to succeed Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden is Deputy Grand Knight Charles E. Mcdonald. MT. Mcdonald held the office of Grand Knight of Sheridan Coun- cil previously and also was prom inently identified with Hendric- ken Council during its existence.
 Other nominations to be voted upon tonight include: Deputy Grand Knight, Joseph Carolan; Chancellor, James F. Colwell; Re- corder, Edward Conlan; Trea- surer, Charles J. Bannon; Advo- cate, Joseph Cronin; Warden, George Daly; Inside Guard, Jo- seph Caron; Outside Guard, Vim cent Saukas; trustee, Cornelius F. Maloney; board of governors of Columbus Club, Thomas w. Scadden, Arthur J. Lunny, and Edward Horrigan.
 Following elections tonight it is expected that a date will be set for the installation of the new slate of officers.
 Election of Chancellor Colwell tonight will mark the beginning of his 33rd year in that office, a record that probably has never been equalled in K. of c. circles in this state or elsewhere. MT. Colwell is regarded as one of the finest degree officials in Con- necticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
VISITING NURSES
 ARRANGE CLASSES

The Visiting Nurse association will conduct a series of eight classes on the Hygiene of the Expectant Mother and the Care of the New Born Baby. These classes will be held at 37 Central avenue, Thurs day, June at p. m., and continue each Thursday during the summer. This series is referred to as Mothers club and is open to any one who is interested.
 Miss Marjorie Harrison, member of the staff will teach the course. The classes are as follows:
 l. Prenatal Care-What is it and why it is necessary.
 2. Nutrition of pregnant and nursing mother.
 3. Clothing for the pregnant mother.
 4. Clothing for the baby.
 5. Other supplies for the baby.
 6. Demonstration of a baby's bath.
 T. Preparatio for delivery.
 8. After care of mother and baby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Reu. John J. McGrath Out Easter Rejoices in Silver Jubilee Celebration of Popular Thomaston Priest-Native of Eastern
 Section of City.

now engaged in, and was assisted and encouraged so to do by that high standing priest of the past, the Rev. Hugh Treanor, and the others then assigned to assist him. Greatly liked and admired, our people out here watched him from year to year until the time was reached for his ordination. And ever since many of us have followed along, reviewing his days in the temporary assignments given him in New London, and Hartford, and then later his first assignment as pastor of the Ro- man Catholic Church of Washing ton, Conn.
 Of course we of the East End, have keen interest in the man; we feel we have such a right. Friendship means much to many of us of the older lot; it is not here today and gone tomorrow. We get pleasure and honor in the glory and achievements of our friends.
 Exactly that and nothing else prompted us to go to Thomaston Sunday. The high mass impressed us, it seemed more than ever, probably because of our esteem for the young man in the handsome silvery robes, and the sacred man. ner in which the service was con- ducted. We sat up front, so that we could observe more closely than we ever did before. And if ever Free Thinker thought of conversion, it was then. We glor- jed in everything we saw and ob- served. After all, we said to our- selves, there must be something more than we understand in such a divine service.
 And at the conclusion of the mass, we joined with the others in the vestibule of the church, where we met and rendered our congratulations to Father Mo Grath. Representatives of almost every old Out East family was present. They wanted to show by their presence, that just like him, they, too, never forget.
 Somehow" declared Father McGrath from the pulpit, T knew some of my Waterbury friends would be here. My own good parishioners are here in numbers, joined by you in this mass in com memoration of my 18th anniver- sary to the priesthood. These 25 years have been short, it seems to me, as it also must to you, and especially to my sincere friends of boyhood days. It is nice for priest to have so many friends come here on a stormy morning, because it proves the loyalty of those with whom have had some association in the past. I thank all, and seek your prayers for guidance in the right way in the years to come"
 Hundreds of telegrams were sent to Father McGrath by other friends in various parts of the country in congratulation of his anniversary.
 For our part, we wish the best to a clergyman we think is one of the greatest we have ever known.
 Old Out East blows its trumpet, and rings its bells in glory for its boy of yesterday, now a full fledged priest of God, assigned to administer to 8 parish of fine people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
LADD TO
 RESIGN HIS POST

Hartford, Conn.,, June 6. (UP)- State Adjutant General William F. Ladd was expected today to resign before Sept. IS, when a reorganiza- ton of Connecticut's military forces goes into effect.
 The house last night passed . bill revising the states military set-up whereby the life tenure of the ad- jutant general was changed to an eight-year term.
 The lower chamber agreed with the senate in striking from the bill the age limitation of 64 years for the deputy quarsermaster general. It refused, however. to go along on m amendment stating the assistant adjutant general shall not be an active member of the National Guard.
 The senate version also stated June IS as the effective date Of the measure. The house changed it to Sept. ib. The senate was expected to concur on the changes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
RUTH KIRSCHBAUM WINS TOP HONORS
Sixteen Other Local Girls Graduate From St. Mar
 garet's School

Seventeen girls from Waterbury and vicinity were among those re- ceiving diplomas at the commence ment exercises of St. Margaret's school held this morning in the par ish house of St. Johns Episcopal church. Miss Ruth KirSchbaum. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Kirschbaum of Eastf1eld road, yesterday was awarded first honors for four years of academic work and won several other prizes as well.
 Recipients of diplomas from Wa terbury and vicinity include the following:
 Miss Carolyn Rowland, daughters of MT. and Mrs. Sherwood L. Row. land of Columbia boulevard; Miss Anne Spalding, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Spalding of Watertown Miss Mary Lee Curry, daughter of Mrs. Augustus Chauncy of Thomas ton; Miss Ruth Kirschbaum, daugh- ter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward H Kirschbaum of Eastfield road; Miss Ruth Marland, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Septimus Marland of Platts Mills and Miss Jane Worden daughter of Mrs. Arthur Worden of Watertown.
 Miss Norma LaVigne, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jerome R. LaVigne of Tower road; Miss Joan English, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edwin English of Prospect street; Miss Ruth Parry Raymond, daughter of Mrs. Frank H. Raymond of Pres pect street; Miss Dorothy Hess, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank E Hess of Grandyiew avenue; Miss Anne Perry, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Sherman H. Perry of Water- town and Miss Dorothy Weyand, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carl Wey- and of Prospect.
 Miss Ruth Morgan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Barry Morgan of Wa tertown; Miss Barbara Bailey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Bertram B. Bailey of Yates avenue; Miss Joy Hyde, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Burdon P. Hyde of Allerton Farms; Miss Molly Shons, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Shons of Water town: and Miss Jane Thompson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harold Thompson of Wateftown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
ALEKSIS DEPARTS
 FROM NOTRE DAME
Two Other Connecticut Boys Receive Degrees at
 Indiana Exercises

Nobert Alexander Aleksis, son of Prof. Alexander J. Aleksis of 76 Gen. ter street, Robert Leo Scally of 10 Coen street, Naugatuck and Edward John Longhi, 173 Winthrop street, Torrington, were graduated from Notre Dame university at the 95th annual commencement exercises Sunday afternoon.
 The three Connecticut boys were among the 527 degree recipients. Aleksis. and Scally received degrees from the college of arts and letters while Longhi received a degree from the college of commerce.
 The commencement address was delivered by William Henry Harri- son, president of the American Telephone and Telegraph company in New York. The Most Rev. Ber- nard J. Shell, DID,, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, preached the baccal- aureate sermon at solemn ponti- ficial mass on the morning of com- mencement day. The celebrant of the mass was the Most Rev. Fran cis, Noll, DID,, bishop of Fort Wayne.
 Of this years class, POI graduates are from the college of arts and letters, 61 from the college of sci ence, 73 from the college of engi- neering, 30 from the college of law and POP from the college of domestic and foreign commerce.
 Commencement activities cover ed three days, beginning with al- uinni activities last Friday, followed on Saturday by class day exercises in the morning and the formal dedi- cation of the Rockne Memorial fieldhouse at 4:30 D. m. the program of which was broadcast nationally over NEG air networks.
 Sunday began with the academic procession to the Sacvred Heart church for the baccalureate mass and sermon, followed by the tradit- ional "blessing of the flag" ceremony during which a new American flag, presented annually to the president of the university by the graduating class, was blessed in the university chapel and carried in procession to the campus flag staff. The com- mencement climax came at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, when baccalure,- ate, advanced and honorory degrees were presented to the recipients by Rev. John F. OHara, CSC, presi- dent of the university.
 Added to this years pragram was the presentation of the Leatore medal for 1889 to Miss Josephine Brownson, Detroit educator. Presen- tation ceremonies were held in Washington hall.
 Rehearsal Tomorrow
 The Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Chorus will hold its weekly rehearsal Wednesday eve ming at the Lithuanian Legion Hall on Bank street. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 8:15 p. m. followed by a regular monthly business meeting. Final arrangements will be made for the moonlight dance Saturday, June 10 at Lithuanian park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Democratic Women
 Arrange Conference
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt to Be Among Prominent
 Guest Speakers at New York Meeting

paign and Labor Secretary Frances Perkins will talk on her field as it relates to government.
 Ten states, Maine, New Hamp- shire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Con- necticut, Rhode Island, New York Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Del- aware, will be represented at the conference at the Roosevelt Hotel.
 Miss Mary Coughlin, Stratford, Dmocratic National Committeewo- man; Mrs, Nora Harris, New Haven, Vice Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee; Mrs. Fan nie Dixon Welch, Columbia, Chair man of the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, and Miss Katherine T. Quinn, West Hartford, Secretary of Information and Reservations, are making local arrangements for Connecticut wo- men who will attend the confer ence.
 Star attraction of the two-day conference, called by the Women's Division of the Democratic Nation al Committee, will be Mrs. Roose- welt, who feels that the increasing interest which women are gaining in politics makes for a more perma- nent democrgcy.
 "Women's real job is to make democracy meet the needs of the people," she says. "The only way to do that is for each and every one of us to participate in our govern ment through the. party that will meet those needs best"
 Credit for Women
 MT. Farley gives women credit for a major part in the attainment of such social reforms as old-age pen- sions, unemployment insurance, minimum wages and humane immi- grafton laws.
 "Women's emergence in the poli- tical arena has caused quickening social consciousness in government, :" he declares.
 Participation of women in our party councils has been responsible for the great strides made by our party in the state and nation. There is no need for me saying that credit for what we have accomplished be- longs to women equally with men, or that I am for equal rights for women in politics" Secretary Per- kins, holder of the highest political office yet attained by women, and former New York Industrial Com missioner, has an added claim of interest due to the part she played in negotiations which ended the recent bituminous coal strike.
 Last big meeting for Democratic women of this region before the next national Democratic Conven- ton, these sessions will look toward 1940.
 The New York conference is one of four conducted this spring. Lo- cale and dates of the others: St. Louis, Mo, May and 6; Columbus, Ohio, May Il and 12; Winston Salem, N. C., May g and "A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
BY THE OUT EASTER

/ Twenty-Five years ago today a young East Ender was admitted to priesthood, and today he is, natur- ally, celebrating his silver anni- versary. We refer to the Reverend John J. McGrath, pastor of Saint Thomas R. c. Church, in Thomaston.
 Out East, of course, joins, as it properly should, in the joyousness of such an event. It wouldn't be right, if it didn't. Last Sunday, a special high mass was celebrated by Father McGrath in his Thom- aston church, and you should have seen the goodly delegation that came from this part of the city. We were among the lot, although as it is generally known, we are not identified with any church and know little about re- ligion. But Father McGrath was kind enough to remember the days of his youth when he dropped a paper at our home, gave us a pleasant salutation, and greeting that became a memory to us old folks as the years travelled on. The meetings we had, he as boy, and we as an older head, he never forgot. For that matter, he is one of the few who never forgets; dur ing all of the years of an connec- tion with the church, as a priest, and wherever located, it was sel- dom he ever forgot to attend the service to a departed member of an old East End family.
 In his early days out here, Father McGrath was a bright, quick acting, quick thinking, sort of boy. His answers to ones questions were snapped out in a jiffy, without hesitation or stam- mering, and the impression gained then by many of us was fulfilled later when he went to college, and eventually reached the priest hood. In the mother church of this section, the old Sacred Heart, he served as altar boy, studied even then for the great work he is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Marriage. Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Arthur Shea, 30 Merry street, and Boris Boivert, 407 Pearl Lake road.
 Frank A. Nardozzi, 263 Bishop street, and Angeline Dahlia, 27s Walnut street.
 Russell Clark, 54 Edson avenue and Alice Powers, 47 WOlcOtt street.
 Joseph F. Shopis, 134 South Leonard street, and Margaret N. Ferry, 252 Willow street.
 Leon Phaneuf, 55 Southmayd road, and Rosalind Stoddard, IA Fox street.
 Charles Taylor, 712 East Main street, and Catherine Taggett, 65 Laurel street.
 Charles Burlenski, 517 North Main street and Bettina Spagnu- ol0, 34 Orange street.
 Dante Cantamessa, Farrel road, and Josephine Vinci, 369 Edge wood avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Post master General James A. Farley and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins will be the principal speak CTS at the regional conference of Democratic Women from the north eastern states, which will be held in New York June IS and 16. A dele- gation from Waterbury and other Connecticut cities will attend.
 First Meeting
 Mrs. Roosevelt's appearance at the regional conference will be her first at such a meeting since her husband was elected to the presi- dency. MT. Farley, instructor preme on party organization, will discuss ways to win the 194O cam-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
SOUTHBURY STRIKE
 STILL IN PROGRESS

No new developments in the strike of drivers at the state hospital for the feeble-minded at Southbury were reported today at headquar- ters of the Waterbury Truck Drivers Union, which called the strike last Wednesday.
 The drivers went on strike to pro- test against alleged hiring of non- union truck drivers from Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
SOUTHINCTON MEN
 HELD FOR ARSON

Two southington men were bound over to superior court under bonds of Si.000 each when arraigned bee fore Judge J. Lambert Degnan on charges Of arson in town court yesterday.
 The men, John szsdlowski, tavern proprietor. and Walter Chrowstow- sIsis sof Liberty street. pleaded inc nocent en charges of starting blaze that caused $500 to 5000 dam- age in . building owned by Gzsd- lowski May 2o. Ills tavern k in the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued by the office of the building inspector:
 William Frink, to erect one-fam- lily dwelling and garage, Montoe road, $4,000.
 Orari0 and Phyllis Silvestri, to erect garage on Starview street, $500.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, to erect one-family dwelling, Montoe road, $3,000.
 Edward Muivaney, to erect porch at 727 Baldwin street, $1,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
FIREMEN CALLED
 TO CHIMNEY BLAZE

A chimney fire at 27 Hickory street was reported shortly before noon today and Engines 10 and 4 and Truck 3 responded. Firemen had not returned by press time, but bystanders reported the fire was small.
 A brush fire on the Bronson prop erty on Pennington avenue was ex- tinguished by firemen earlier in the morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
ROBERT M'NELLIS
 WILL FACE COURT

Traffic court notifications for suc- cessive Monday sessions were given to two men yesterday, one charged with speeding and the other with reckless driving.
 John w. Puorto, 28, of sos Whal- ley avenue, New Haven, accused of speeding, was notified to appear in court June 19, while Robert L. Mo- Nellis. IS, of Hitchcock Lake, Wol- colt, charged with reckless driving was notified to appear June 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
GOV. WINsHIP RESIGNS

Washington, June 6I(UP)-The White House annuonced today that President Roosevelt has accepted, as of June 5, the resignation of Blan- ton Winship as governor of Puerto Rico and that Admiral William D.. Leahy will take over the office Sep- tember 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, June 6.-(UP) Stocks opened irregular in narrow range today. Bonds also were mixed and cotton futures were steady in dull trading.
 In stocks, small gains and losses balanced each other. Volume was small.
 A few issues appeared on blocks of 1000 shares or so but generally initial deals were small. Radio Cor poration opened 1900 shares at IA of 1-8; General Electric 1000 at 35 1-4 of 3-8, and Sunshine Mining, 1000 at 8 5-8 up 1-8, and Loft 1,500 at 10 unchanged.
 Chrysler opened at 70 up 1-4; Gen. eral Motors A 1-8 unchanged; Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Market Had Irregular Opening This Morning
Small ains Losses Were About Balanced; Few Issues
 Had Big BlOcks-InitiaI Deals Were Small

solidated Edison 30 7-s up l-s; .. s. Steel 4o unchanged: Anacouda A 3-z unchanged; New York Gen. tral IS Ia oil l-8; American Tele- phone 165 unchanged; American Smelling 42 1-2 up 1-2; Du Pont l47 1-2 up 1-4; Loew 43 l-4 of Ia; and North American 93 3-4 up 1-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
DEsPONDENCY BLAMED

Hartford, Conn. June 6-(Up)-- Medical Examiner Perry T. Hougb today blamed despondency for the suicide of Robert c. Clarity, 33. WPA worker and former super numerary policeman. by drowning in Connecticut river. Clarity was rec ported missing from home Sunday. His body was found In the river late yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
FratenaL News
Zindah Grotto

A meeting of Zindah Grotto will be held tomorrow night at O. clock in the Grotto rooms. Ma sonic temple, to plan activities of the summer. A social hour will follow the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
BARBARA PLAYS MOTHER

Barbara Bedford, silent screen star, will be Truman Braley's first screen wife, in her role of Mrs. Sut Northrup for "On Borrowed Time. She will be the mother of Bob. Watson, appearing as Pud, in M-G MS pictureization of last year. stage int.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
HAwsERs UNDER THETTs

Birkenhead. England. June C. (UP)-Three large hawsers were passed under the sunken submarine rhetis today. and an attempt will be made to llft her within 70 hours. Tho submarine probably will ,be beaehod In Red Wharf bay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
COOPER ORDERED TO
 PAY WIFE $5 WEEKLY

Hearlee Cooper. 32. colored, of 19s Bishop street, arrested early this morning on e warrant charging non-support was ordered to pay his wife $5 weekly when arraigned be- fore Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Remonstrances Are
 Sustained by Peasley

Remonstrances filed in the case of Frank KremsIzi ct al against Ignacy Kiyiatkowski ct al were sustained In c memorandum of decision hand- ed down this morning by State Ref gree Frederick Peasley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06

Thomaston, June 6.-Thomas Pfaefflin, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Pfaefflin of Elm street, a member of the '39 graduating class of Thomaston High school, has an unbroken record of school attendance. During his entire en- rollment of 12 years in local grammar and high schools he has never been absent from 8 school session! never been tardy nor ever excused from any class dur ing the entire period. Supt. of Schools Elmer F. Davenport de- scribed Pfaefflin's record of at- tendance as most unusual, stating he has never known of similar one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-11
LOCAL BOYS STAR
 IN COLLEGE GAMES

Jack Johnston, Crosby footbalIer now at Middlebury college, Vermont, was the difference between victory and defeat for his team last night at New London, Johns second touchdown bringing Middlebury 8 19 to IA win over Coast Guard. Johnson is rated one of the best all-around backs ever to attend Mid- dlebury.
 Quite few local scholastic stars will see action along the football front in the collegiate ranks this afternoon. At Chestertown, Nary land, Bobby Stevens, former Crosby back, will lead the Mt. St. Mary's| eleven against Washington college,| headed by Howie Neubert, end, and Dave Bartolini, fullback, both teammates of Stevens at Crosby sev- eral years back. At St. Bonaveri- ture. N. Y.; Francis Fahy, and John Zurlis, of last years Wilby eleven. will see action with St. Bonaventure Frosh against @ strong Niagara U. yearling team. Bill Morris, Nau- gatuck luminary, will also perform for the Bonnies.
 Frank "Bus" McCrath. another Wilby stalwart, will play for Peek skill Academy, Pete McSherry, form-i CT Crosby captain, will hold down q regular berth with the U. of C0n- necticut Frosh eleven and Eddie Borzilauskas, former Crosby bril- liant, will be at Q line position fozs the Providence first year team.