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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
ATTY CABERMAN
 TAKES HIS LIFE
Assistant U. s. District Attorney of Hartford
 Leaps From Bridge

Hartford, Conn.,, June 28-(UP)- Assistant U. s. District Attorney Louis Y. Gaberman, prominent at- torney and political leader. plunged into Connecticut river from the Hartford-East Hartford bridge today and was drowned, according to@De- tective Capt. Andrew J. Williams. The officer said Gaberman leaped from the parapet of the bridge ap- proximately 75 feet into the water, swam about 150 feet down the river and then disappeared beneath the surface. Gaberman,s car was parked on the bridge. Capt. Williams said the attorney drove west on the bridge, stopped his car, walked a few fee; to the railing and jumped. Hart- ford and East Hartford police and rivermen grappled for the body.
 Bar library records said Gaber- man was born in 1892 in Russia, was graduated from Hartford public and high schools, and studied at Trinity College and Cornell University. He was graduated from Cornell in 1915 Gaberman was admitted to the bar here Jan. IS, 1916, and later served as chief petty officer in the U. s. naval reserve. He has been in the office of U. s. Attorney Robert P. Butler for several years, and is . Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
The comparison was as follows:

While Crawford,s questions brought answers indicative of credit to Alderman for the work, cross examination by Special Prosecutor Alcorn brought out that much of the credit was due special ma- chine installed in the office for bookkeeping.
 After the comparison of receipts had been given, Crawford asked the witness, "As result of MT. Alder mans work in this matter of bills and claims against the City of Wa terbury by the state and towns, was there a pickup in the amount of money received from the City of Waterbury from these sources after MT. Alderman got fairly underway with his work?"
 Miss Driscoll replied, "Yes."
 Picture Shown
 In his croSS-examination, Attorney Alcorn referred to a picture of the bookkeeping machine offered by Crawford.
 "T.his picture of the machine which you have described" said AL corn, "and the various cards with slips attached = these are all part of the Remington Rand boookkeep- ing system which is set up every where, aren't they?"
 The witness agreed.
 You could have set up the whole thing yourself, couldn't you" con- tinued Alcorn = "If you didn't pur- chase it from Remington- Rand you could have taken care of it your self?"
 well - I might have," replied Miss Driscoll.
 You don't want the jury to un- derstand that these collections were the direct result of MT. Alderman's work, do you?" asked Alcorn.
 T would say it was the direct result of our keeping more accurate records than had been kept prior to 1884," was the reply. Objections Sustained Attempts of Alcorn to question Miss Driscoll about payments made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Unicos Award Prizes
 To Italian Students
Dr. Condon Pictures Future America as Influential Force for Peace; Graduates Guests at Dinner-Dance
Nice-President

Gradual assimilation of racial groups into a single unit in this country will bring about the day when America will be the greatest force for peace in this world, said Dr. Thomas J. Condon, school su- perintendert, speaking at the Unico club banquet in honor of graduates of Italian extraction last night at the Elton. Graduates of Italian birth or parentage from high schools colleges and universities numbered 278.
 Presentations of the Mary R. Hil- 1ard-Unico club prizes were made by Dr. Anthony P. Vastola as fol- lows: English, Jacqueline Yavecchia, chia, Crosby; honorable mention, John P. Augelli, Crosby; Italian, John P. Augelli, Crosby; honorable mention, John DeVita, Crosby.
 Dr. Condon, in his address, also gave the high percentages of honor students in Waterbury schools who are of Italian descent.
 The graduates were introduced by Joseph Manganaro. Rev. Rocco Nadile gave the invocation. A cable gram was received from Rt. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, president of the Unico club, who is now on va cation in Rome, Italy.
 Patrick Perriello, president of the board of aldermen, Principal Jo- seph P. Kennedy of the Wilby high school and Judge Edward Mascolo of the city court.
 The committee on arrangements included Joseph Manganaro, chair man, Frederick w. Palomba, Will liam Gerardi, Paul Puzzo, Amedeo Pelosi.
 Reception committee: Frank Pope, Dr Anthony P. Vastola, Judge Ed ward Mascolo, Humber Mangini, Pasquale De Cicco, Hugo Guassta- ferri, John Membrino, Joseph Fava, Charles w. Palomba. Salvador Pug 20, Nicholas A. Maiorano, Louis Scigliano, Joseph s. arbarBa, Joseph Lucia. Ralph Devino, Frederick Ro- maniello, Joseph DiPietro. Joseph RenZOni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

are the parents of seven children. They also have 12 grandchildren.
 Friends of the Wirkus family are cordially invited to attend the Mass.
 Hot Dog Roast
 s An all-men committee was elected { for the annual hot dog roast of the Knights of Lithuania, July 13, on | the property in back of their club rooms, at the regular meeting Mon- < day evening. Julius Vilciauskas is chairman of the committee and John Raugalis assistant chairman. Assisting them are Frank "Hots" Salduskas, and Edmund Vaikevich.
 Tentative plans for the fifth an- nual outing sponsored by the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's church were completed last night at meet ing of the general committee at which time the date for the affair was set at Sunday July 30th. The event will be held at Kirschbaum's Grsve in Oakville, the site of many clsxnbakes sponsored by local organ- izations during the past decade. The location is also known to many as Lilac Farm. Present plans of the committee call for the arrangement of a varied program of sporting events. quoit and card contests and other items of interest to the seven tHs3ive or more men expected to be jn attendance.
 S~ Reservations can be made only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
BEAUTY CONTEST
 PROVING POPULAR
Each Contestant for Miss Waterbury" to Receive
 Bathing Suit

Waterbury is noted for its lovely women. Doubt this and go to Loew's Poli tonight where a beauty contest will be conducted to determine Miss Waterbury of 1899" and you'll be convinced that the Brass Center of the World is also the prettiest center.
 Each one of the many contestants will parade across the stage nattily attired in the latest bathing suits furnished by the Wilko Knitting Mills of South Main street who spe- cialize in what milady should wear when she suntans at popular bath ing resorts.
 The interest aroused in this con- test has been greater in past years and there still is time for more en- tries. If you would like to compete drop in this afternoon at the Wilko store or at Polls and ask for an entry blank which will be cheer fully presented.
 Each contestant who appears in the contest will go home with the bathing suit she wears, a gift from the Wilko Knitting Mills. The win ner of the contest will earn the right to represent Waterbury in the con- test to determine Miss Connecticut who then will compete for Miss America at Atlantic City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
BENEFIT PICNIC
 AT QUASSAPAUC
Staffs of Local Social Agencies Unite for An-
 nual Outing

Members of the staffs of local so- cial agencies enjoyed picnic at the Visiting Nurses Vacation cot- tage, at Lake Quassapaug on Mon- day evening for the benefit of Gen. tral Index. Swimming was enjoyed and delicious luncheon was sery. ed during the evening.
 Those present included: Miss Grace White, Miss Eleanor Kelley, Miss Margaret Teahn, Miss Edna Maloney, Mrs. Katherine DeLeon. Mrs. Julia Mcdonald, Mrs. Betty Leary, Miss Alice Petro, Miss Mary Smith, Miss Katherine Burns, Miss Alice Fitzgerald, Miss Elizabeth Gustafson, Misses Jeanette Schinn, Mrs. George Jackson, Miss Margaret Kennedy, Miss Mary Carroll, Miss Marjorie Harris.
 Mrs. Margaret Verdon, Miss De- borah Griffin, Miss Margaret Leary, Miss Bernadine Lawlor, Patrick De- Leon, Mrs. Marie Hayes, Archie Haggerty, Miss Gertrude Hogan, Miss Alice Moore, Mrs. Mabel New comb, Miss Kitty Moss, Miss Lydia Hayward, Miss Jennie Jesilavich, Miss Sarah Ball, Miss Dorothy Cod- dington, William Harris.
 Wallace Inglis, Miss Patricia Grady, Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, Rob- ert Birt, Miss Mary Monaghan, Mrs Alice Fitzgerald, J. Benedict Ma loney, Miss Betty Doyle, Miss Anna Moran, Mrs. Mary Camp, Miss Nancy Hayes, Miss Grace Cookson. Miss Mary Mazzarella, Miss Mary Martin. Miss Alice Peak, Leslie Harris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Alderman Installed
 Book Keeping System
Savings Resulted, Records Maintained More Accu-
 rately Testifies Helen Driscol, Defense Witness

Through the testimony of Miss Helen Driscoll, bookkeeper of the Waterbury Welfare Department, the defense in the Waterbury conspir- acy trial yesterday sought to estab- fish that the city realized increased revenue through a new bookkeep- ing system installed by Simon J Alderman in 1884.
 Alderman will be the first of the 20 defendants to take the stand. Two witnesses were called to testify in his behalf yesterday by his counsel George w. Crawford. Merrill E Petron, head bookkeeper of a New Haven bank also took the stand.
 Install System
 Miss Driscoll was on the stand more than two hours yesterday af- ternoon. She testified that she knew Alderman from 1883 when he went to work in the Welfare De- partment. Alderman, she said, in- stalled system of books to record the expenditures and receipts of money.
 In a whisper like voice that made her answers barely audible, the witness read to the court and jury a comparison of amounts realized by the Welfare Department from the state and nearby towns before and after the installation of the new system.
 The comparison was as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
RAILROAD CREWS
 SET-UP CHANGED
Federal Retirement Board to Compensate Workers
 Instead of State

Hartford June 28-Railroad work CTS who lose their jobs after Friday will not be able to draw unemploy- ment compensation benefits from Connecticut, but will be compensated by the Federal Railroad Retirement Board. About 10000 railroad workers in this state are affected by the change, State Labor Commissioner Joseh M. Tone announced today.
 Under the terms of the Federal Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, claimants for benefits cannot receive benefits from the state upon railroad employment. From then on railroad employees will deal entirely with the Railroad Board on unemployment insurance matters.
 Applications for benefits under the railroad act are to be filed with a railroad foreman or supervisor and not at the employment office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

by the city to Herman J. Weisman and John D. Thoms, were, for the most part, forestalled by sustained objections.
 Miss Driscoll said that she knew Weisman had worked for the Well fare Department, but could not re- call any operations by MT. Thoms.
 When overruled on his attempts to continue that line of questioning, Alcorn commented that the only reason he could see for the intro duction of testimony concerning in- creased revenue, was an attempt to give the credit to Alderman.
 He said that he would compare the amount with the amount paid the lawyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
AMELIA ALLISON 2: SUES FOR $lO,OOO
Bus Company Charged With Negligence in
 Operating Vehicle

Claiming that she was severely Injured when bus pulled away from the curb as she was boarding it Amelia Allison filed suit, in Sup erior Court today against the North East Transportation Company, Inc. She asks damages of $10,00000
 Tn the complaint the plaintiff states that with others she was wait- ing for a Bunker Hill bus at Leaven- worth and West Main Streets, December 24, 1888. Several passen- gers alighted from the bus and others began to board it the com plaint says.
 The plaintiff charges that as she placed her foot on the step of the public service vehicle the driver. Paul Burgio, started up the bus suddenly and drove away. The sud- den start, alleges the plaintiff, caused her to fall heavily on the pavement, and as a result she suf- fered severe head and back injuries. The suit, returnable to Court in September, was brought through Att torney !. Warren Upson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
FIRST CONCERT
 PROGRAM READY
Learning to Listen Classes to Gather at
 Bronson Library

The first concert in the new Learning to Listen" music series conducted by Walden Trimble ano Miss Paulette Wolozin, will be pre-. sented tomorrow evening at 2 c'clocI on the third floor of the Bronson Library.
 This course is a continuation oi the Learning to Listen" music classes, recently presented by the WPA adult education department. and is open to the public without charge.
 MT. Trimble and Miss Wolozin, in. structors of the course, have selected tho finest recordings of symphonic music and the concerts will be in. terspersed with comments to height. en the average listeners apprecia. tion of the worlds masterpieces. Al interested in attending the "Learn. ing to Listen" music classes art urged to be on time, as the doors oi the music room will be closed promptly at 7:05 D. m.
 The concert portion of tomorrow nights program will include the Jupiter" Symphony and the famous Symphony in G Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, played by Sir Thomas Beecham and the London Philharmonic orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
JURY AWARDS
 WOMAN S5,O75
IMadelyn Keiser Wins Suit Based on Injuries From
 Fall

Damages of $5,O75 were awarded by a jury in superior court last night to Madelyn H. Keiser in her $25 900 suit against Morris A. Green. The action was based on injuries suffered in fall through a hatch way on Bank street property owned by the defendant.
 Return of the verdict by the jury was marked by considerable confu- sion. In response to a request by the plaintiffs attorneys, Judge Ken meth Wynne instructed the jury to return a verdict listing both gross and net damages. The gross dam ages were to include the sum of $750 which the plaintiff had earlier ac- cepted from the T. G. Smith Go. in return for covenant not to sue.
 The jury verdict listed net dam- ages of $5,750, but it developed that the jury meant the figure to mean gross damages. Substraction of the $675 settlement from the gross award left the total of $5,075, which was finally submitted as the jury's of ficial award of damages against the defendant Green.
 Mrs. Keiser claimed that she suf- fered serious injuries through the negligence of the defendant, and all legged that she will be permanently incapacitated.
 Trial of the suit began before Judge Wynne and a jury yesterday morning. Attorneys Michael V. Blansfield and Alfred Finklestein appeared for the plaintiff, and At .torneys Walter Monaghan and Har- old Green for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

yesterday at the Waterbury hospi- tai after brief illness. She re- ceived her early education in the local schools and was @ graduate of Wiiby high school in the class of 1880. Miss Colasanto had been en- gagged as a bookkeeper at Grieve, Bisset and Hollands department store. She possessed a genial per- sonality which had made her well liked by her employers and business associates.
 Survivors include: her parents. Antonio and Ann (Jamele) Cola santo; three brothers, Atty. Nich- olas 4. Colasanto and Atty. James N. Colasanto. both of Alexandria, Va, Michael '. Colasanto, assistant engineer with the U. s. government at Washington. D. O.: one sister. Mrs. Carmine Capuano Of this city.
 The funeral win bc held from the home on Friday morning at 6 o. clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church where Q solemn mass ol re- qnlem will bc celebrated at D:i0 o'clock. Burial will be in the fnin- iIv plot in Calvary een1aleFy.
 Ihe Daughters Of flGiy N'iI meet nt lHe corner Of HIdHeWo1d and willow streets tn IA<ifzfae rYnn- ||iT H1 7:<H o'clock Iu 4e Ee IHf home " #E<=
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Son Will Sing Mass
 For Father, Mother
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard WrIus of New Haven Celebrate
 55th Wedding Anniversary Next Monday
BROOKLYN NEWS

through members of the committee which consists of Edward Loftus chairman; Frances Hardy, secretary James Brady treasurer, Joseph Hench, H. P. McGrath, Thomas Fitzmaurice, John Delaney, Josepl, Bowen, Peter Fitzhenry and Joseph Dunn. All applications for tickets must be made at least a week pre- vious to the date established for the affair in order that ample accomod- ations can be made.
 Members of the organizations will meet on this date at the Lyceum immediately following the 9:3C o'clock mass, from which point transportation will be provided tt the grounds. Arrangements for the morning activities include the serv- ing of steak, hamburger liver and bacon sandwiches, clans on the hail shell, steamers and clam broth. fol- lowed at 2:30 o'clock with a chick en dinner. The stand reserved fol refreshments will be open during the entire course of the bake.
 First Session
 Arlene Chatfield will conduct the first session of sewing class at Town Plot playground today.
 The program of the playground is rapidly getting into shape with minstrel show and track team planned, and a pet show Friday night under the direction of Eileen Fitzmaurice and Evelyn ValuskaS A volley ball team has been or ganized, and the softball team challenges all other playgrounds.
 The Itam club will hold their annual outing at their clubroom grounds July 30. Plans were com pleted for the event at meeting of the group last evening at which Peter Augelli presided.
 Anthony Colucci is general chair man of the outing, assisted by Thomas Lepore, George Ricciardi, George DiPietro, Carmen Melchione, Rocco Genua, Thomas Ranando, Thomas Mazzie, Matthew Malaria, Frank DiBiase, Joseph Davino, Frank varapelli, oJseph DiPietro, John DiPietro, Peter Augelli, Alex Comardo and Joseph LaVecchia.
 Students Meet Tonight
 The Lithuanian Catholic Stu dents will met this evening at :45 o'clock at their uclbrooms on Con- gress avene to elect delegates to the Marianapolis College Conven- .tion in Thompson, July 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
MASCOLO TO GIVE
 VERDICT SHORTLY
Decision on Guilfoile Case to Be Made By Judge
 Tomorrow

Judge Edward Mascolo will give his decision in city court tomorrow as to whether he will continue the case of former Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile, charged with embezzle- ment by agent, until his civil suit against Luciano Santoro, Bank street grocer, has been tried.
 Attorney William E. Thoms, also 8 former mayor, asked for the con- tnuance at special hearing in city court yesterday afternoon. Prosecut- ing Attorney Mitchell Meyers op- posed the continuance. Judge Mas colo asked the latter to file a brief in opposition before 5 o'clock to- night. Attorney Thoms' brief was presented yesterday.
 MT. Santoro secured a warrant foi ex-Mayor Guilfoile's are st. claim l. 2 that the attorney had not turn ed over to him the sum of 1,50( received in settlement of a civil suit
 After his arrest, MT. Guilfoile countered by filing a civil suit against Santoro, claiming that lega fees for work done for Satoro were still due him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph Meyer. well known World War Veteran, will be held from the home, 177 Easton avenue tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Thomas church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Josephs ceme- tery.
 Members of the Waterbury chap ter, No. g, Disabled American Vet erans, are requested to meet at the legion home this evening at 8 o. clock to take action on the death.
 The Yankee Division association held a special meeting last evening and it was decided that dets of I'D veterans will attend the funeral. The group will meet at St. Thomas church tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock and will march to the Meyer home.
 The funeral of Dr. Jotham G. Reynolds, Jr, was held this morn ing at II o'clock at ssse Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair officiated. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. The pallbears were: Matthew Hal- loway, Daniel Hayward. Burton Chapman, Dr. James Lawlor, Dr. Raymond ziener, Melvin Freeman and Dr. Joseph pownes.
 The funeral of Mrs. Nora c. Fitz- patrick, widow of James Fitzpatrick, will be held tomorrow morning at s:l5 o'clock from the home, 25 Ben- jamin avenue. to st. Francis Xavier church where Q solemn high mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot. new St. Joscph's cemetery.
 Tine funeral of MrB. sarah Agnes Hanley, wife Of Patrick ]. Nanley. viii be held tomorrow morning Rt g:zo o'clock from the homo. ia3 Washington avenue. 70 60. Francis thfief church whore solemn nigl, A>zzH 4.|| 1l celebrated =I i4 o'clock, 4tFlEI *'|' N1 'N f'4 1 <'|cVu'H
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

Rev. William J. Wirkus, assistant at St. Patrick's Church will afficiate at solemn high Mass next Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock in St. Boni- faces Church, New Haven, in honor of his parents 55th wedding anni- versary.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bernard Wirkus were born in Germany and came to the United States in 1882. They have lived in New Haven for 5 years and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
8O,OOO Scouts To Meet TonaorrolU
 At Worlds Fair

Scout Executive David F. Babson announced today that approximately 200 Boy Scouts will leave for Boy Scout Day at at the New York Worlds Fair at 7:35 o'clock (DST) tomor- row on a special train. The train will stop at Naugatuck to pick up the borough delegates.
 Feature of the assembly in the court of peace will be an ad- dress by J. Edgar Hoover, G. Man chief. More than 80,000 Scouts will be mobilized.
 The local Scouts will be &C., companied by MT. Babson, his assistant. Henry Donohue, and other officials. They will arrive back in the city shortly after II o'clock tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
INMATE IS CAUGHT

New Haven, Conn.,, June 28. = (UP) = Bernice Lynch, 34. who es- capped from Mantle State Farm for Women last week, was arrested last night while driving an alleged stolen car. She was picked up about three minutes after an alarm for the car was broadcast by police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
ST. MARGARET'S
 GIRLS 9TH VICTORY

Continuing their winning streak, which has been the outstanding feature of the c. Y. O. Girls. Soft ball league this season. St. Mar garet's Girls defeated the Immacu- late Conception team last evening by the score of to 1. The game was staged on the grounds of St. Mary's School. It marked the sixth con- secutive victory for St. Matgaret's. Margaret Reardon, the winners star pitcher. again captured hitting honors by polling out home run. In her previous victory Miss Reardon connected for a cicuit trip with three or, the basesl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

cemetery. Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening.
 Funeral services for William T.. Tierney will be held tomorrow aft- ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church, Rev. Roger B. T.. Anderson, rector, officiating. Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. this aft- ernoon and evening from g Co 6 and 2 to Q o'clock.
 Funeral services for Napoleon Pe- rigard will bc held tomorrow morn- inc from the DclleyIlIe funeral home. 60 East olay street. % Bt Ann's church. where solemn rc- quIem mas NiiI be celebrated al Q o'clock Huf|nI NIIi bs |n fhc fon0~ '|y VI Na|<n<I 17snzfzfx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
BoY IS nROWNEn

Thompsonville, Conn, June 2s- (UP)-Warren Pickering, 12, (51 Heath St. Providence, R. l., was drowned late yesterday while swim- ming with three playmates in Con- necticut river. The body was re- covered. The boy was visiting rela- tives.