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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
TROJANS TOPPED BY
 BROOKLYN DODGERS

Danbury, Sept. 5.-In the open- ing game of the professional foot ball season in Connecticut, the Brooklyn Dodgers broke a 3-all deadlock in the second period with a touchdown to defeat the Danbury Trojans, 10-3. This game kas or iginally scheduled for Thursday of last week but was postponed on two occasions on account of rain.
 The next game set for the Tro- jans, three times Connecticut pro champs, will be with the Fairfield Tigers on Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Softball

With the first season fast drawing to close, three Dusty Softball league games are scheduled for to- night.
 Ingersoll meets French at dia- mond No. at Hamilton. with Gug- lielmo officiating; Chase Offlce takes on the Brock Hall team at the sec- ond diamond, Fusco umpiring; and Chase Metal meets Lux in the third game at Fulton park diamond, Ger ace umpiring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
THE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games Yesterday New York !. Philadelphia Gst). New York 2, Philadelphia o (2nd). Washington :, Boston UsD. St. Louis 3, Detroit 2 UsO. St. Louis 5, Detroit 5 (2nd, called, darSness).
 Chicago 5, Cleveland 2 (Night game. Afternoon game rained out).
 Games T0day-Pitchers St. Louis at Detroit--Kennedy (S- iS) vs. Bridges G6-5). Chicago at Cleveland-Knott T-6) vs; Eisenstate G-O or Milnar (10- 10).
 (only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
FINAL PARKS LOOP
 MEETING TONIGHT

President Pete Rosato has called an important meeting tonight for all Public Park League managers and officials at 6i East Main street at 7:30 p. m. All managers are urged to attend because 1t will be the last meeting of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
C. Y. 0. TRACK MEET
 DEADLINE TONIGHT

Entries for the annual c. Y. o. track and field meet scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Hamilton park close tonight. All boys and girls wishing to compete are asked to notify Rev. Phillip Hussey at the Immaculate Conception rectory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
GaMea Tadny--Pitcherl

Cincinnati at St. Louls--Walters (20-l0l .vs, Warneke (l0-S) or Bow man Ui-4D.
 Boston at Brookiyn-Fetts uo-s) vs. Casey G0-S).
 Philadelphia at New York-Har- rell (3-D vs. Melton (10-12).
 tOnly games scheduied).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
NORTH FINDERS WIN

Winsted, Sept. 5-The North End CTS led by Tony Calabrese In his in- itial role on the mound, shutout the Highland Lake A. C.. 80 here yes- terday afternoon to capture the City league championship at Gilbert field.
 An eighth inning threat was squelched in the only uprising by the Highland Lakers. The score by innings:
 North Ends ... .ooi0o 2o0-a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

o'clock, where they will take part in their first intensive drill of the sea- son. Everyone concerned is asked to be at the stadium before the time named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Crackers Drill

Town Plot Crackerjacks In charge of "Ohio" Gianelli for the 1889 foot ball season will meet tonight at the Normand street stadium at 7:3o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Game. oday-PItchers
mes scheduled).
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games Yesterdax

St. Louis {, Cincinnati 0 Ist), St: Louis 6. Cincinnati 6 .(2nd, call ed, darkness).
 New York 10, Philadelphia O (lst). Brooklyn 5, Boston ( (1st), Boston 5, Brooklyn 2 (2nd). Pittsburgh 2, Chicago l Qst). Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 3 (2nd).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
ThiSSporting
 World
Back To The Pickle Tubs
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Truth Verac and George Washgtons Cherry Tree would getting quite around to say print weeks humble hell of good umeb and sea and air plenty good go outbord motor hitchcock Richard Peck Long Island Sound the New York for the Armstrong punching listening to Bill Murphy which gentleman has fathered young Torrmgton athlete, Gus Broberg. You may have noticed I mentioned good golf, ungarded 36 hoeS Calo showed dollar a the bottom dark Omsk avori belyshakng bringing biggest guaw Bill Mupys about Nseiad Maouf qualify Bobby 68 Maou had 4549 No Card the day after having championship clipped syme hole against the welknown importer.
 gloves behind a that It A. Happy Chandler Kentucky
 
  After talking he called him thought had
 
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 Chandler had with him his Benjamin Chandler Junior plain Listening exploits partner" tribute to the male youth of the world when he said
 If fill minute,
 With sixty seconds worth of distance
 Yours is the earth and everything that's
 And which is more, you'll be son."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

Th2l there that dreary watching shot Country Lass luckily numbered the first $l26 betting New Haven selected and veteran Brandon Prince $52o for $2 well barrel meeting Chick Kaufman Princeton Haven on the diner coming listening to Meyer Epstein telling because they New jockey SEQ on the front end he out the
 There that and much including Freneys golf bag holder which Red Wnon calls
 collection to buy Freney hdde Cy Roberts the new Waterbury Tool bowling to him from side ten thousands of inch the other side good sportsman shp Of Bobby Grant and Pierson Bud Geoghegan credit sharpening game where they are
 playing better golf than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Major League Leaders

(By United Press)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

RDAY'S HERO: Elbie Fletcher, who hit his 11th homer with the bases loaded in the second game to give Pittsburgh twin win over the Cubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

Only witnesses in the flower banked living room were Don kme- che, the best man; Mrs. Charles Boyer, matron of honor; her hus- band; Mrs. Patia Power. the groom's mother; his sister, Ann: F. D. Adams, his attorney; Tom Noonan, his studio standin; Bill Gallagher, his general handy man; and Fer nande Chatain, AnnabelleS secretary
 Annabelle, the beauteous blonde French actress who has been mar ried twice before, wore an after noon gown of Nile blue. Power wore a double-breasted blue-striped suit and the smile which has become familiar to movie fans during the last two years.
 He'd hardly had a chance to la ment the fact that he had to re- turn to the sound stages at 20th Century-Fox at nine a. m. tomorrow before IS photographers rushed into the room, and spent 40 minutes talk ing 300 pictures of the bride and g~oom in nearly as many affection ie poses. The picture boys demand ed that Annabella kiss her husband for the benefit Of her public. She wouldn't do it. If you want to see picture of her kissing him, you'll have to see last years movie, en- titled 'Suez."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
LEGION TO STAGE
 RITUAL TUESDAY
First Public Initiation of Candidates Set for Col=
 umbus Club

Many prominent legionnaires will attend the first public initiation of candidates sponsored by an Ameri- can Legion Post in many years to- morrow night in Columbus Club, under the sponsorship of Corp. Coyle Post No. 1.
 Delegations from the Veterans Council and the various ex-service mems groups of the city will wit ness the exemplification of the im- pressive patriotic ritual. A social session will follow the initiation ceremonies in which more than a score of members admitted during the past few weeks will participate. The event is one of the most un- usual staged by an ex-service organ ization and an exceptionally large attendance is expected.
 State Commander William Kruser, vice-cOmmander, Ben Alderman, District Commander Jack Feigel of Meriden, and Past District Com mander John Bailey of Wallingford will be among the many prominent iegionnaires expected to attend.
 Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus, will name special com- mittee of members who served in the World War, as reception com- mittee to welcome the visiting units.
 Alderman Finton w. Niver has been selected by Commander George Karnofsky to serve as chairman of the ritual committee. He has selected fir his aides, Past Com manders Walter L. Angle. Wallace J. Inglis and Newton w. Alexander and Gunner Schlander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Movie-S Weddings Are
 Culminated By One Sunday

Hollywood, April A = (U.P) - A series Of movie-star weddings, cul- minated yesterday by Tyrone pow CTS, caused a shortage of top-flight bachelors in Hollywood today. The only marriagable bachelors in sight, with one exception, were a few screen villains, couple of middle aged character actors, and one crooner. The exception was Robert Taylor-but he seemed out of the field because his marriage to Bar bara Stanwyck is expected almost any day. This leaves better than a score of picture damozels in the lurch insofar as their chances of marrying a leading man are con- cerned.
 Power married Annabella Sus- anne Georgette Charpentier. The day before Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., became the husband of Mrs. Mary Lee Epling Hartford of Hot Springs, w. Va. A few days previously Clark Gable married Carole Lombard. The Power . Annabelle nuptials took seven minutes flat, and with mini- mum of Hollywood whoop-de-do, at the Bel-Air home of the bride. Su- perior Court Judge William J. Pal- mer read the VOWS and then joined a few friends of the newlyweds in 8 glass of champagne and a corned beef sandwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
SPOTLIGH7ING--------
 Brass City News
Patriot Militant

Decoration of Chivalry of Pa triot Militant, I. O. O. F. was con- ferred on Captain Harry M. Young of Hartford and Lieut.. Col. Frederick N. Phillips on Saturday afternoon at large meeting held in Hartford. The decoration was presented by Colonel George E. Whitford, Department Command CT of Connecticut and a staff of assistants including the degree team of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Canton T. R. Martin, 8, of this city.
 Among those taking part were: Colonel George E. Whitford, Lieut.. Col. Floyd E. Cady, Capt. E. Baldwin, Capt. Harold O. Han sen, Warren Abel, J. Canning, Harry Owens, and Capt. Louis Marggraff and Lady Blanch Ma ton, Lady Martha Cady, Lady Louise Clark, Lady Lillian John son, Lady Frances Owens, Lady Ella Anderson, Lady Betty Flood, Lady Mabel Bachmann, musician and several others from this city, were also in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
BIDMEADS GUESTS
 AT CHAPEL PARTY.
St. Georges Day Cele- brated With Banquet
 Saturday Evening

The annual banquet of St. George Days, sponsored by Hawthorne Lodge, Sons of St. George, and Pride of Hawthorne Lodge, Daugh- ters of St. George, was attended by close to 125 Saturday night in Christ chapel.
 Rev. T. Leroy Crosby, rector of the South Federated church, was guest speaker. He showed moving pie lures of his European trip last summer.
 Banquet guests included: Rev. Samuel A. Budde, vicar of Christ chapel; Rev. and Mrs. Crosby, and MT. and Mrs. David Bidmead of Hartford. MT. Bidmead is grand vice-president.
 The banquet committee included: Albert E. Hole, William H. Bower, Arthur w. Thompson, William J. Albon. Albert I. Sherwood, Philip Mills, Mrs. William Bower, Mrs. Albon, Mrs. Albert Hole. Mrs. Rose Vale, and Miss Bessie Payton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
APPEAL FOR PEACE. HAS INVERTED WAR

Hartford, Conn.,, April 24-CUP)- President Roosevelt's appeal to the Rome-Berlin axis avertea war, Rabbi Stephen s. Wise declared at Hartford Jewish welfare fund meeting last night.
 He urged abandonment of par tisanship issues in this country and full support of the president to preserve peace on the continent.
 Jews throughout the world, he said, should forget their disagree ments and band together in self defense.
 If we do we will live. eventually, to say kaddish over Hitler.
 Concerning the German refugee problem, he warned it Is not now advisable to urge the opening wide of the doors of America"
 Also, he said, there should be no concentration of refugees in New York or in the east.
 Not alone the Jews. but all civili- ration. he asserted, was being threat ened by Hitler.
 "This is unique hour. God giv- eth that it shall never come again. The whole world is waiting for c speech to be made next Friday by a madman. What could be more unique?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
SPEAKER SCORES.
 AMERICAN PRESS
Dr COmitO Condemns Jour- nals for Taking Sides in
 European Trouble

Dr. Vinzo Comito, Italian news paperman attached to the staff of Il Progresso, New York, scored the American press in speech deliver ed in celebration of the anniversary of the founding of Rome last night a. Liberty hall.
 Other speakers on the program included Pasquale DeCicco, Italian vice-ccnsul in New Haven, Rev. Jo- seph Valdambrini, Antonio DiCros- ta, commander of the local Italian World War Veterans; Miss Nelda Filippone, and Gaetano Teelsca, chairman of the arrangements com- mittee. Attorney George J. Crocic- chic was master of ceremonies.
 Dr. Comito condemned the Amer ican press for taking sides in the European controversy, and urged the audience of over 200 persons to disregard stories that indicate the Rome Berlin axis is disintegrating. He indicated that Italy will continue its program of expansion, and Rome Someday will regain the position of the Rome of centuries ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
I. o. O. F.

Harold Andrews of Waterbury was elected auditor of the Con- necticut District IOOF, Manches- ter Unity, at its annual meeting in Hartford Saturday afternoon. Hartford was again chosen for the scene of the 1940 convention.
 Ralph s. Hunt of Norwich was elected provincial grand master at the district session. Other officers elected follow: Deputy grand master, Harold Barber of Sterling; corresponding secretary, Horace P. Lucas of Bridgeport; treasurer, Henry c. Stevenson of Hartford; trustee. Herman Bradlaw of Baltic and book examiner, Thomas Turn CT of Waterbury.
 Horace P. Lucas of Bridgeport, grand master of Manchester Unity in the United States, made his of- f1cial visit on this occasion, and spoke briefly on the work of this body. Other visitors were James Anderson, provincial grand master, and James Guthrie. provincial cor responding secretary, both of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
BRITISHERS ARE
 FIRED BY NAZIS

Berlin, April 24-(UP)-Authori- ties said today that three British business men had been expelled from Hamburg in retaliation for the recent expulsion of alleged German secret police agents from England Names of the business men were not disclosed.
 Newspapers treated reports of 9 non-aggression pact between Italy and Jugoslavai triumphantly, de- scribing 1t as new gap in what Is regarded here as the Anglo French cncirclement policy. Headlines re- fiected the view that Jugoslavia def initely had been brought into the Berlin Rome axis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Penny Sale Planned
 By Social Committee
St. Patrick's to Begin Series Thursday-K. of L.
 Bowlers Wind Up Season Saturday
BROOKLYN NEWS

The social committee of St. Pat rick's parish announces the intro- duction of the penny sale, marking the first in series of planned weekly events to be held at the par ish hall on Thursday evening at 8:15 o'clock. Since the sale has not al- ready been held in Waterbury it should prove a decided novelty for those taking part. Prize winners will be weighed down with coppers as part of the arranged program with other activities listed including danc- ing and entertainment. Music will be by Connie Bracken and her Musical Maids. Refreshments will be served.
 In making plans for this initial af- fair the committee has been mindful of the large number of former par ishioners who will be present to re- new acquaintances in Brooklyn. The hospitality at St. Patrick's has been widely heralded as one of the parish traditions, therefore it is believed that the socials will meet with great success. Rev. William Wirkus, chap lain of the Holy Name society, is directing the committee.
 Banquet Saturday
 Final arrangements for the an nual banquet of the K. of L. Bowl ing League will be completed at a meeting of the general committee this evening at the organization clubrooms at 8 o'clock. The event, which is expected to attract more than 100 couples to St. Joseph's hall Saturday night will be the most elaborate in the leagues history, be- ginning at g p. m. and terminating about 4 o'clock Sunday morning.
 The committee, headed by James Valaitis made known today that only a few more tickets are availa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

street later that evening. Fined $lO0
 Judge Walter M. Pickett of New Haven is presiding, Local Common Pleas Court Judges Edward J. Finn and Miles F. McNiff have disquali- fled themselves. The appeal is from a conviction by Judge Lambert Deg nan of Southington, who fined Cro- cicchia $100 and costs in city court, March 9.
 State witnesses included Albert Craw of Oakville and Rocco Longo of Waterbury, operators of the cars allegedly struck Crocicchia. The lat- ter is represented by Attorney John F. Tobin. The trial is expected to be completed this afternoon.
 Also a state witness, Officer Wal. ter Hayes testified that he was on duty at West Main and Willow streets, the night in question, and communicated car to chase the Crocicchia car. During the cross examination by Attorney Tobin, Hayes said. You ask so many ques- tions it's hard to keep track of them" Judge Pickett advised At torney Tobin to ask less involved questions.
 Referring to the chase which Off, ficer Hayes gave, Attorney Tobin asked numerous questions, finally demanding, "What else did you do after leaving West Main and Wil- low streets?"
 T sneezed once," responded the policeman.
 "Was that nice answer?" asked Attorney Tobin.
 "Well, MT. Tobin," answered the witness, You've been sarcastic"
 More Witnesses
 Angelo Mastrianno, a state witness testified that he saw Crocicchia get out of the car, from the left side, on Field street, and stagger. A lady got out also, he said, and took the attorneys arm as he walked away. Crocicchia looked at him and said, "Waal?" as he walked away, accord ing to Mastrianno.
 Officers John Walsh and Thomas Bedding also testified. The latter od1N tAAdt S4OCACCAl4d VOlO lllIIl llC WAS not in an accident.
 Following the denial of Attorney Tobin's motion for discharge, he called Nicholas Cagiano to the stand. Cagiano was the driver of the car which Officer Hayes comman- deered. He testified that at no time during the chase did Officer Hayes tell him the number of the car they were seeking. He was followed to the stand Ey Raymond KwaSniewski of 39 School street, Naugatuck.
 Attorney Cook came next. He said Crocicchia came to his house about 7:30 on the evening in question, had one highball and one glass of wine, before leaving at 10:30. Absolutely not" he replied, when asked if Cro- cicchia was under the influence.
 Like All Lawyers
 "Youre like all lawyers on the witness stand" commented Prosecu- tor Larkin, laughingly, to Attorney Cook, "Hearsay, law or anything else"
 Nellie A. Dews, who was also at At torney Cooks house the night of the alleged accidents, said she left be- fore 10 o'clock, and until that time, only one highball and one glass of wine had been served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
NEWS 
FIRST LUTHERAN

The confirmed members of the First Lutheran church will hold their annual reunion dinner to- morrow night at the parish hall on Grove street. Rev. Albert Sch- like, of Jamacia, N. Y., will be the guest speaker. The dinner will start at 6:30 o'clock and the confirmation calss of this year and members of the congregational church are invited.
 Arrangements are being com- pleted by Pastor Lorenz and the leagues executive committee in- cluding Presidtnt Mis- Ida E. zech; vice-president, Edward Schnit- gel; financial secretary, Miss Anna Woitke; treasurer, Robert White and Karl Sonntag and the following social committee mem- bers: Mis- Florence Hageman, Miss Adeline Zach and Gus Reihl.
 Herbert G. Pinter of this city, president of the Connecticut State Luther league, will greet the guests. Mrs. Ernest Bartsch, presi- dent of the parish's Ladies' Aid and other members will prepare the dinner. Pastor Lorenz will lead in group singing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Suing City

The City of Waterbury was named defendant in a $1,000 com mon pleas court civil action today by Mary A. Griffin, who claims she was injured January IS, 1889, in a fall caused by allegedly broken and defective sidewalk curbing at Crown and Barnes street. In a complaint filed by Attorney Walter Monagan, the plaintiff sets forth that among her injuries was a head cut which required three stitches to close.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Naturalist Club

A seven mile walk over the Bluff trail in the towns of Orange and Woodbridge was taken Sat- urday by dozen members of the Waterbury Naturalist clubg. Five spring flowers in bloom, an abandoned limestone quarry and two old hlns attracted particular attention of the group, including: Monroe B. Wetinore, Monroe Wetmore,, Jr., Mrs. Wetmore, Da- vid H. Thompson, who was the leader of the walk, Harold c. Pierpont, Richard Pierpont, He- len Kluge, Florence Turnbull, Evelina Hauser, Mary Moss, Rich ard A. Thorpe and Walter P. Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Market Makes Slight
 Gains In Quiet Trade
Several News Items From Aboard Acted FavOrabIy on
 Prices-Market in London Was Very Steady
,nd d steadv London market.

and a steady London market. 2 American Telephone and Chryslel gained a point at the outset to 15. 1-2 and 63 38, respectively. Fraction. al advances were noted in Coppers Steels, Oils, Aviations. Electrica. equipments and merchantile shares
 U. S. steel opened at 47 1-2 up 3-8 General Motors 42 up 3-8; Westing house Electric 90 up 1-2; Douglas Aircraft 60 1-2 up 1-2; American Sme.ting 3o 1-2 up 1-8: North Amer. ican 21 34 up 3-8; Union Pacific 8t 1-2 up 3-4; U. S. Rubber 35 3-8 ur IA and Montgomery Ward 45 1-4 up 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Names Daughter

The will of the late J. Fred Buttner, filed with Judge Pat rick Healey lin probate court to- day, provides that the entire es- tate shall go to daughter. Charlotte B. lily. The Citizens & Manufacturers National bank is named execut0r.
 MT. Buttner died April 3. The will was dated Feb. 26, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Dead Shots

The Munhall, Pa. High Sschool Rifle team, composed of four girls and one boy, not only turned in perfect score of 5000 in the Junior Rifle team championship of the nation, but captured national honors from 237 other teams for the third successive time. In the B Class the Maiden, Mass. High school team composed of all girls, won first hOnOrs.
 The Wilby High school team finished ninth in Class c divis- ion with a score of 320 points.
 The National Rifle Association sponsored the scholastic tour ney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Abruzzi Unit

The annual banquet of the Daughters, of Abruzzi bowling league was held Saturday night at Waverly inn, Cheshire. Mem hers of the winning team were Misses Rose Colangelo, Lena Di- Joseph, Lucy Tulacro, and Ade- line Itanzio.
 High single prize went to Miss C0langel0 and the prize for high average to Miss DiJoseph. High three was won by Miss Edith Sam torO.
 Mrs. Florence Views was the tOastmaster at the dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Ramon DeValera!

Many prominent Waterburi- ans have received invitations to serve on the general reception committee and to attend a testi- monial dinner arranged in honor of Ramon DeValera, Prime Min ister of Ireland. The event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel Wednesday eve- ming, May 10. It is expected that a delegation of Waterburians will be present on that evening to participate in the formal greeting to the American-BOrn Irish prime minister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Loses Leg

B.I. Russell, popular proprietor of the Waterbury Towel Supply Com pany, was placed on the danger list at the Waterbury Hospital this morning, following an operation yesterday in which one of his legs was amputated when gangrene set in. MT. Russell, who resides at 892 East Main street, was admitted to the Robbins street institution last ThurSdaY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
INSURANCE STOCKS
SUCCESSFUL RANCHER

William Boyd, star of the Hop- along Cassidy pictures, produced for Paramount by Harry Sherman, to- day is making farming pay. The sale of apples from his Lone Pine ranch and his income from market ing walndts from his Ventura ranch more than equal his taxes and inci- dental expenses of both places.