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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
d eBisschop Leads In
City Manager Attack
Speeches COndemning Change in System Made in Eng
Iish, Italian, Lithuanian; Discrimination Charged

ing unsuccessful attempts made by
New London to have the Legislature
allow referendum for repeal Of rs
city manager charter.
List of Speakers
Other speakers were Attorney AL
bert Bronsky, Armand Errichetti,
Gennaro Pelosi, Anthony Lazdaus-
kas, John Stokes, Joseph Gelgauda
and Nicola Beccia. The chairman
of the meeting was Thomas Matas.
Some Of the speeches were delivered
In Lithuanian and Italian.
Mr.. Errichetti charged that the
city manager plan would work to
the disadvantage of persons of for
eign extraction. Under the p. r.
method balloting, he said, cand1-
dates Baker, Bronson, Walker and
Wheeler might receive no more
votes on the first count than cam
didates Sincavage, lombard, Fran
conf and Schmidt. But the first four
could be elected and the other four
defeated, he said.
On the city council in Rochester.
he said, there are no Italians,
though the city has an italian pop
ulation of $4,000. In Trenton, he
said. no Poles we're elected under
the P. r. system, though they con-
stitute almost q majority Of the
population.
Senator Culhane declared that IN
the Bronx, N. Y. more than IL per
cent of all votes cast under the 2.
r. system were ruled invalid. The
new charter is principally backed
by small group" of people, he
said, who are working for their own
interests.
with Signatures
He declared that the League OF
Women Voters, which is backing the
city manager plan, has for years
been attempting to have passed q
law requiring every voter to sign his
name before he can cast his ballot.
Many of your, he stated, like my
father and mother, are embarrassed
at having to sign their names in
public and so will not come to the
polls to vote"
He asserted that the merit system
provisions in the charter could be
easily changed SO as to work to tne
detriment of city employees.
Mr.. Lazdauskas pleaded for tie
rejection of the city manager plan,
urging all his listeners to work
against 1t and vote against it.
Attorney Bronsky urged that every
citizen, whatever his opinion on the
charter, go to the polls to vote Oct
3rd
Other speakers asserted that the
charter would be detriment to the
working people of the city.
The mass meeting was preceded
by a parade through the Brooklyn
| section.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
SCOUTS RIFLE
team PLANNED
Italian Unit Interested in
Organizing; Newspaper
to Be Published

Troop 26, Boy Scouts of the church
of Our Lady Of Lourdes, held their
third meeting of the season last
evening in the parish hall on South
Main street. Forty members at
tended.
An inspection of the troop was
made by Scoutmaster Carmen Di-
Maria. An instruction period on
first aid and safety was held with
Assistant Scoutmasters Anthony Di-
Maria and Livio Bonaldi in charge.
Patrol leaders handed in the
following names for their patrols:
Patrol 1, Dan Beard; Patrol 2,
Panther; Patrol 3, Eagle; and Patrol
4, White Eagle.
Plans were discussed regarding the
formation of a rifle team and the
publication of a troop newspaper.
Boxing bouts and songs were en-
loved before the meeting adjourned
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
COURT ASKED FOR
LEASE ON STORE

Bank Commissioner Walter Perry
today petitioned superior court. as
receiver for the Merchants Trust
Co., to lease a store at 789 Bank
street to an unnamed patron.
He points out that the store is
now leased for $40 monthly, but
that the new tenant will take a
three years lease commencing Nov
ember l, 1889, agreeing to pay $45
the first year, five dollars extra the
second year, and a similar increase
The third year.
The new tenant will also provide
his own beat. The proposed con-
tract carries provision that it may
be terminated on 90 days notice by
either party.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
JURY TRIALS OPEN
WEDNESDAY A. M.

Jury trials will commence in SUI
perior court next Wednesday instead
Of Tuesday, according to an order
by Judge John A. Cornell yester-
day.
The jury list which has been Sc
lected, from whose numbers will be
taken panels for trials includes the
following members: Mrs. Mary
Jecusco and William H. Martin of
Ansonia; Ernest s. Clark and AL
fred Archambault of Beacon Falls;
Daniel A. Doolittle and Hiram D..
Darlington of Bethany; Graham A..
Hitchcock and Gordon r. Balm of
Cheshire; James Butler and Clifford
B. Burr Of Derby; John H. Nolan
and Harry Nicholas of Hamden:
Bennett Atwood and Charles Bavier
Of Middlebury; Joseph Collins and
Domenick Barbieri Of Naugatuck;
Katherine Sennett and Frank
Plumb Of Prospect; Ernest Mann
weller and Seth N. Beecher of Sey-
mour; Frederick w. Mitchell ano
Eunice p. Mitchell Of Southbury:
Walter H. Garrigus and Edward
Garthwaite of Wolcott.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Brass City Aerie

A delegation of twenty mem
bers, representing the Brass City
Aerie of Eagles will pay a visit
to Winsted Wednesday evening,
October 9TH to take part in a
district conference. Announce
ment was made of the proposed
attendance at a meeting Thurs
day evening of the local aerie.
A meeting of the aerie's lapsa-
ton committee will be held on
next Wednesday evening. Of
ficers and members of the steer
ing committee are also invited to
attend this important meeting.
Reports of auditors and ad-
dresses by Past Presidents Ed
ward J. Foley and John Gra-
ham were features of the meet
ing. On Sunday, October, 1st,
the local aerie will be represent
ed ut o meeting of the New Bril-
tain aerie.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
PAPERS FILED BY
CONN. SUPPLY co.
Frank Santalucia's Name
Withdrawn From Per-
sonnet of Local Firm

Reorganization of the Connecticut
Supply Co., which figured prom
inently in the Waterbury conspiracy
trial was underway today as new
incorporation papers were filed with
the Office of the secretary of state.
Frank j. (Burn) Santalucia, SEN
fenced to serve four to eight years
in prison as an alleged conspirator
Is not included among the new in
corporators.
The company is to be known as
the Waterbury Contractors Equip
ment company. The incorpor-
ators are Anna Santalucia, wife of
Frank; Joseph Moore, who served
Santalucia as Office manager; and
Martin Brennan, formerly associated
with the Waterbury Brewing Co.
The Incorporation papers list cap
ital at $4,000; amount commencing
business, $31 900 and par, 500.
The Connecticut Supply Co. was
branded by Special Prosecutor Hugh
M. Alcorn as being organized fol
the sole purpose of defrauding the
city.
The late Francis j. Fruin, former
chauffeur to former Controller Dan
lei j. Leary, was first president OF
the company.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
KNITTING ARRAY
IN RESTAURANT
Angelo Binacardi Taken
to HOspital--Assailant
Held on $1,000 Bonds

Charged with assault following q
knitting ARRAY in which q man was
wounded, last night, Gaetano CHM
Gotta, AZ, Of 207 Washington street,
was granted q continuance until
oct. 4 by Judge John L. Gaffney in
city court today and held In bond Of
$1,000.
Victim Of the assault was Angelo
Binacardl, 80, of 80 River street,
who was treated at st. Mary's hos
pital for a flesh wound in the neck.
The incident occurred, according
to Lieut.. John Calvin and Sergt. An
thony Mariana, Of the Deceive bu-
reau, In q restaurant at 500 South
Main street, where Binacardi was
waiting for an order of CLAIMS. Bian-
car1i told police Cimcota molested
him, then slashed him with the knife.
Manuel Carvallo, "a, of Thomaston
avenue, paid 81 for nolles of charges
of driving without a license and
passing a red light. A nolle was
granted also to Tony Scozzafava, q,
of 80 Catherine avenue, charged with
violating the motor vehicle laws.
Lawrence Passidy, 30, Of Bethle-
hem, was granted a continuance rn-
til Monday when he will be ar
raigned in traffic court, while the
motor vehicle case of Robert B.
Polsi, of 6 Slocum street, was con-
tinued until Oct. 2.
Also heard today were the cases of
Anna Lunkaits, 26, of Waterbury,
charged with breach of the peace,
and Clarence Poll, II, of 2225 North
Main street, charged with suspicion
and violation of the probation law.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
JAMES DILLON
SUCCUMBS TODAY
Well known Resident of
Washington Hill Came
to u. S. in 1871

James Dillon, we'll known resi-
dent of Waterbury for many years,
died this morning at st. Mary's hos-
pital after long illness. He was
a well known resident of the WASH
ington Hill section, residing at zoe
Lounsbury street.
A native of Ireland, he came TO
this country in 1871 and settled In
Waterbury in 1908. He was retired
from the American Brass company
in 1880. He was a member of the
st. Francis Xavier Holy Name So
ciety, Monsignor Slocum branch, A..
o. H, which he joined in New Jer-
sey; and White Oak Camp, Wood
men of the World.
Survivors include three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. James j. Cusick, Mrs.
Mary Morris and Mrs. William Nov
orot; three sons, James A, John A..
of the Leavenworth high school
faculty; and Bernard j. The funer-
al will be held from the Bergin
Funeral home, 290 East Main street,
the time and details to be an
nounced later. Friends may call
after Z o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

Music In The Morgan Manner"
is known internationally, and an
other banner turnout Is expected for
this week ends -Four Star" bill.
Lovely Carolyn Clarke will render
the vocals for the Morgan organi-
cation.
The pulsating rhythms of Lucky
Millinder and his internationally
famous orchestra will be heard as a
second feature of the program.
Both London and Paris received
this maestro with open arms on a
recent tour.
That famous Hollywood comedian,
Bert Wheeler of Wheeler g. Woolsey
fame will head an all-star revue of
radio, stage and screen favorites.
The afternoon swingsation will start
at 8 p. M, with the evening per-
Torrance listed for $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
ShaCkS Going

WPA storage shacks and ma
terials at the isolation hospital
grounds on WATERFOWL avenue will
be removed, a committee of city
officials decided after an inspec-
ton of the location yesterday at =
ternoon. In the inspecting group
were Mayor Patrick Perriello,
members of the board Of works
and representatives of the city
engineering staff.
The shacks will be torn down,
and the materials and equipment
will be .tored on city-owhed prop
erty elsewhere. Some Of 1t will go
to the city yards.
The inspection yesterday was the
result Of complaints to the board
of works by residents of the
neighborhood.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Hole Actions

-Four foreclosure actions were
instituted in the court of COM
mon pleas today by the Home
Owners Loan Corporation. They
are as follows:
Hole against Abraham KATE
and Marie Garneau Oullette, in
volving a mortgage on property at
8 Lexington avenue. Hole against
William A. McCabe, Victoria
Helen McCabe and Albert H.
Mitchell, involving a mortgage on
property on the west side of Raw
ley avenue.
Hole against Louise Wright,
involving mortgage on property
on the Woodtick Road. Hole
against John w. johnson and
Lillian johnson of Naugatuck, in
volving a mortgage on property at
III Cliff Street, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
FraternaL Neus
Galilee Shrine

Mrs. Herbert G. Taylor, worthy
high priestess and Fred jackson,
Waterman of shepherds, presided
last night at a meeting of Galilee
chrine, While Shrine of Jerusalem
in Masonic Temple. Past officers
were in charge of the card party
conducted.
Plans were made for a trip to
the New York World Fair and for
a rummage sale to be held the
first week of October. Mrs. Felix
Roceck, president of the auxiliary,
announced an all-day meeting
Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Taylor, 40 Montgomery street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
City Sends Record
Crowd To Big Fair
Chase Companies, Italian Aid Committee Send Nearly
5000 to New York Today By Special Trains

there were many individuals trav-
cling by bus, train and automobile
to the fair.
George v. Conlong is president of
the Chase Foremen's association,
sponsors of the trip by the Chase
employees. The return trip will start
at Ills, bringing the travellers to
the Waterbury station about 2 a. m.
tomorrow morning. But with the
termination of daylight saving time
tomorrow morning, one hour will be
gained.
Employees of the American Brass
Co. will make a similar trip october
z. Earl N. Flower is chairman of
the arrangements committee. Five
hundred are expected to go.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

Attendance at the Worlds fair was
swelled today by more than two
thousand Waterburians, the great
est representation Of the Brass City
to view the World of Tomorrow in
a single day, since its opening.
Principal groups in attendance were
employees of the Chase Brass & Cop
per Co. and their families and dele
gates to the Italian day celebra-
ton.
Frederick s. Chase, president of
the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,
headed o group of more than 1000
employees ars members of their fam
lilies, who entrained for the fair this
morning at 1851. In addition to the
delegates to the italian celebration,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
SODALITY RESUMES
MONTHLY MEETINGS

The Children of Mary Sodality
of the Church of Our Lady of
Lourdes resumed their monthly
meetings recently, converting for the
first time il several months the
other evening in the Lourdes parish
hall with Miss Gertrude Rosa pre-
siding.
Plans were discussed for a roller
skating party at the Phoenix ave-
nue. armory, Friday evening, Oc-
tober 81. A religious quiz was con-
Quoted by Rev. Edward Farrell.
Three new members, Miss Jennie
Lamitola, Miss Lucy Miele and Miss
Lillian Salinaro, were accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Break Reported

Detective Lieutenants William
F. Pollard and William Foley to-
day were investigating a break at
the Diamond Auto Store, 1886
Washington avenue, which was re-
ported early this morning.
Police reported also that a fog
light on a car owned by Jerry
Outlet was stolen from in front
of lois South Main street last
night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Agreement Filed

The following agreements in
which compensation will be paid
weekly during the period of to-
tai disability was filed today
and approved at the office of the
compensation commissioner:
william L. Gilbert Clock
Corporation, Winsted, and
Herbert Hayes, Winsted, steam
burns, back of right hand, $7.16
beginning September 8.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

type, producing ability and wearing
qualities. During her life. she has
produced over SIS tons Of milk, con-
tanning 1900 pounds of butterfat.
Back in 1927, she won the two-year-
old class at the Eastern States Exc
position, and even though she is
now fourteen years of age, she is
still hale and hearty.
Strathglass Miss Violet viii arrive
at the Danbury Fair in special
trailer that has been designed ex-
pressly to provide for her safety and
comfort. Any dairyman wishing to
make close inspection of this COW
may arrange to do SO by getting in
touch with representatives of the
Ayrshire Breeders association, who
will accompany the exhibit it is
stated.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
SPOTLIGHIING -
Brass City News

with a present program calling
for the letting of contracts for
munitions and supplies amount
ing to $5,410,355.
The Chase Brass G. Copper
Co. is named as a source of sup
ply under a $4,000 interior de-
partment contract awarded to
the Railway and Industrial En-
cheering Co. of Greenburg, Pa,
for bus structures.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
POLISH GROUPS TO
HELP WAR VICTIMS

Two Connecticut Polish organiza-
tons, one of them in Union City,
have filed with the state depart
ment at Washington intentions of
collecting funds to be used for the
relief of victims Of the European
war in Poland.
The Union City organization lists
itself as the Polish National Catholic
Of the Holy Savior church. The
Bridgeport group is the central COM
mittee Of the United Polisi societies.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
New Management

Property of the Waterbury
Country club is to be developed into
a high class residential section, az
cording to j. Warren Epson, secre-
tary. Prior to 1929, several Water
burians bought property from the
club, intending to build, but were
hindered by the depression. The
property was returned to the club
in April, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
PRIZE COW COMING
New York Worlds Fair Feature
Will Be at Danbury Fair

Arrangements have been made to
release from the New York Worlds
Fair the high-record, winning
Ayrshire cow, Strathglass Miss Vio-
let, in time to permit showing her
as a special attraction in the live
stock section at the Dannury Fair,
Sept. 30-Oct. Z, according to Secre-
tary G. M. Nevius.
For several weeks this unusual
animal has been displayed at the
New York show as an example Of q
COW that approaches the ideal ir
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Doric Chapter

The initiatory degree was I'M
posed on four candidates last
night at a meeting of Doric Chap
ter, Order Of DeMolay, in Masonic
Temple. The chapter is working
in conjunction with the Rainbow
Girls, to arrange a dance the lat
ter part of next month.
Plans are underway for bowl
ing team to be entered in the state
DeMolay League. A boat ride on
the Connecticut river is sched-
uled for September 80.
A nominating committee ap-
pointed to bring in slate at the
next meeting October 10.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

The city manager plan is being
backed principally by the wealthy
class, declared speakers before a
crowd which jammed the hall at 48
Green street in Brooklyn last night
for an anti-city manager mass
meeting. Bunker Hill and Cracker
Hill" are leading the drive for the
new charter, declared veteran Re-
publican Charles j. DeBisschop.
Senator George T. Culhane de-
clared that the P. r. system of vot-
ing called for in the new charter
is cumbersome and unfair. He de-
clared that once adopted, the char
ter could never be gotten rid of, cit
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
HALE MOTORS, >INC.,
HOST TO employees

A. s. Williamson. president Of the
Nathan Hale Motors, Inc, feted en-
ployeS of his concern and other
Chrysler agencies at a dinner
Thursday night in The Elton. Spe-
cial guests included H. p Valentine,
regional manager of the Chrysler
Corp, j. L. Barry, district manager;
and A. H. Schroeder, of the Asso-
ciate Investment Co. of South Bend,
Ind. Mr.. Nathanson and the spe-
cial guests were speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
LOCAL ARCHITECT
DRAWS GYM PLANS

Plans for new gymnasium, with
provision for swimming pool, at
st. Thomas seminary, Bloomfield,
have been drawn by Architect Louis
A. Walsh of this city and submit
ted to Most Reverend Maurice F.
McAuliffe, Bishop of Hartford. The
plans are now being studied by con-
tractors.
The new building will be the same
style architecturally as buildings
already erected at the seminary
The exterior will be granite, backed
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
TWO GREAT BANDS
AT ARENA SUNDAY
Russ Morgan and Lucky
Millinder Booked With
Comedian Wheeler

Russ Morgan, brilliant young mu-
sician, singer, director and arranger,
brings his famous Philip Morris
radio orchestra from New York city
to the New Haven Arena auditorium
for the feature spot on Sunday aft
ernoon and evenings swingsation
program.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Bridge on Fire!

A cigarette butt lodged between
the boards of the Washington ave-
nue. bridge is believed to have
caused a small fire last night.
Engine ?, Brooklyn, was called
to the scene and the smouldering
planks were doused. Damage was
negligible.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

upheld legally is something else
again. There are many who say
1t can't, that . nomination Is q
nomination, and that MIR. Smed-
ley is guilty of breaking the
provisions Of the very charter
which he drew up.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

with brick on the inside. The struc-
ture will cover an area of 60 by 80
feet and will be two stories high.
The pool will be formed but will
not be finished with tile until later.
The gymnasium will include a main
area, Offices, locker rooms and
showers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
More Contracts

Award of a $112,87S contract
to the Scovll Mfg. Co., for man.
ufacture of metal parts for air.
plane boosters was announced
last night by the war depart
ment. The contract is in line
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Daughters of Italy

The degree team and q delega-
ton Of Daughters of Italy Circle,
Companions Of the Forest, will
travel to New York next Saturday
when Companions of the Forest
Day will be observed at the Worlds
Fair.
The organization will hold
Halloween dance Oct. 10 in EIks
hall. Prizes will be awarded in q
costume contest.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
LEWIS TO CHOOSE
BAR DELEGATES

Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis, pres
ident of the Waterbury Bar asso-
citation, has under consideration the
appointment of delegates to the
State Bar association convention at
New Haven, October % and "a. Mr..
Lewis said today he would make an
announcement within a fey. days.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

An unofficial coalition Of Re-
publican and Democratic work.
ers, quite aside from their lead
ers, is being worked out in some
districts. Workers Of both par
ties, who are against the new
charter, are combining their Eff
forts for this one occasion. Lack
ing party backing and funds,
they are forced to ask for the
free use of automobiles on ref
erendum day and thus far the
response has not been too favor
able.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23
Speedwell Lodge

The rank of esquire will be ex-
emplified at a meeting Of Speed
well Lodge, Knights Of Pythias,
In Pythian hall, Wednesday
night.
The rank of page was exem.
plified last night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-23

Plausible arguments could be
advanced on behalf of either view.
In view of the efficiency with
which the Good Government as
ISOLATION Is working and the facil-
tiles at its disposal, however, the
plans proponents will get virtually
every one of its supporters to the
polls. The question then rises as
to what the opposition will do,
since neither Republican nor DEM
ocratic party leadership is taking
part in the campaign, and the
well-oiled party machinery for
getting out the vote on any cleo
ton day will not be available.