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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Education Asset In Reducing AutoM Mishaps
Supt. of Police William Roach Points Out Results of D System Adopted By Waterbury Police Department

the needs of the motor age. This preparation can be given best as a regular part of the school curricu- lum, and for this reason progressive school systems throughout the coul- try are organizing traffic safety courses"
 "One of the most encouraging in- dications that our present traffic problems will be solved is the defi- mite interest students are showing in learning driver and pedestrian re- sponsibilities."
 When these students in increas- ing numbers begin to take the wheel, it is likely that we shall see great change in our present traff1c condi- tionS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
$5OO,OOO TRUST IN
 WILL OF WOMAN

Hartford, Conn.,, May 20-CUP)- The probated will of Mrs. Irene H Hills, who died a week ago, today provided a $500,000 trust fund for Il charities and educational insti- tutions in Connecticut and through out the country.
 Among institutions benefiting were Berea college, Berea, Ken lucky; Berry schools of Mt. Berry Ga.; Schauffler college of religious and social work, Cleveland, O.; Att lanta university. Atlanta, Ga.: Con- necticut Children's Aid society; Connecticut Institute for the Blind and Newington home for crippled children.
 Mrs. Hills was the wife of George Y. Hills, former president of the State Bank & Trust CO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Sunday Church Services

CuHudy CuurCn SerVlceS
 At St. Mary Magdalen's church, Rev. Thomas McGarry, pastor, the masses will be at 7:3O, goo and 10:30 o'clock. There will be a 800 o'clock mass held in the basement of the church followed by Sunday School.
 At the All Saints church, Rev. Edward R. Merrill, rector: Church School ata 9:30; Morning Worship with sermon at 11:00 o'clock.
 At Union Congregational church, Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor, Calvin Martin of the Y. M. c. A. will show pictures of the camp Sunday at 9:30 a. m. to the boys of the Junior, h. termediate and High School de- partments in the church hall. The girls of these departments will meet in the church for a worship pro- gram ata this time. At 10:00 a. m. the regular class sessions will be conducted.
 Public Worship with sermon at 10:45 o'clock. "Transfigured" is the worship subject; John Wesley" is the subject of the Junior message.
 The Christian Endeavor society will meet at the church at 3:30 p. m and go to Mt. Tom. Each person is to take his lunch. The group will go to Washington to the Litchfield County gathering. Moving pictures of the Madras Conference in h. dia will be shown.
 The Pilgrim Fellowship will meet at the church at 7:30 o'clock, under the leadership of Sumner Libbey.
 There will not be any Junior choir rehearsal today, but the choir will meet promptly at 10:30 a. m. Sun- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Threats Of Mstrial
 Causing Speculation Judge Inglis Must Find Evidence of Prejudice Previous Supreme Court Rulings quoted on MT.
 Alcorn's Remarks in Other Trials
made by the states attorney in argu

made by the states attorney in argu- ment.
 And States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, who is special prosecutor in the Waterbury case, was assisted by Supreme Court Justice Newell M Jennings, who at that time was on the states attorneys staff.
 In the first appeal of the case which was in April, 1921, the opinion was written by former Justice Bur- pee.
 Two statements by Justice Burpee in that ruling were as follows, as contained in 96 Connecticut:
 While the privilege of counsel in addressing the jury should not be too closely narrowed or unduly hampered, it must never be used as a license to state or to comment upon, or to suggest an inference from, facts not in evidence, or to present mat ters which the jury have no right to consider"
 "We are satisfied that the reason- ing and conclusions in the cases we have cited expires the law which must be strictly obeyed and enforced in order to protect the rights of the accused in criminal cases. This law was not observed and enforced in this case. Because it was not, the accused has not had an impartial trial. Therefore the verdict must be set aside"
 Supreme Court
 In the second supreme court hear ing of the case, the opinion was written by then Chief Justice Wheeler. Contained in 97 Connec- ticut, portions of it are as follows:
 Eleven of the assignments of error are based upon portions of the states attorneys argument. In at least three particulars these er- TOTS are well taken and must be held to have been prejudicial.
 Quoting from the argument by MT. Alcorn during the second trial of the man, accused of having tools used in an unlawful purpose, the supreme court says that Alcorn asked the jury, If saw fit to put the other three men away, why let Ferrone go?" Three other men were with Ferrone at the time he was ar- rested. The court pointed out that no place in the evidence was it brought out that Ferrone's three companions had been sent to jail
 Another comment by Alcorn, tc the jury, during his argument, was as follows, according to the supreme court decision.
 T never in my life, gentlemen, o1 the jury, or in this courtroom, ol any courtroom, have seen the mar with the burglars face that appears upon that man that you are trying today. How would you like to wake up some morning and find him al the foot of your bed with loaded gun in his hand? What chance have you? What chance would the police officers have had if there were no four of them?
 "When Ferrone, the burglar here started out that night with hi companions, they were bent upor burglary, and they had the two i'm. plements to accomplish it with, anC the men who interrupted them iI the pursuit of that unlawful ac would have been shot in their track like a dog" The unfairness of sucl argument so characterizes it as t, relieve the court from the duty o of comment upon it, says the cour;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Memorial Day

The Memorial day committee will hold its weekly meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the state armory. Plans for the local ob- servance of the day have been vir- tually completed.
 Major Newton w. Alexander, committee chairman, will preside. Reports from 8 number of sub committees are expected to be made.
 The local observance will include a Memorial day parade, memorial church services, special radio pro- grams and speaking contests in the schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Spotlighting Brass City News
S2.32O Awarded

Compensation totalling ap- proximately S2,320.31 will be paid Willard B. Hodge of Rox- bury under the terms of an agreement approved by Com pensation Commissioner James M. Lnych today. The compen- sation will be paid by Adelaide J. Madness, doing business as A. L. Dodge & Sons, Roxbury.
 Seventy-five per cent loss of his left arm is the basis of the claim by Hodge. The compen- sation will be paid at the rate of S13.75 for 168.75 weeks be- ginning April 24, 1889.
 F. R. Bauer of Lakeville is to receive $8.66 beginning February IS from Herbert Jaquins of Lakeville. He sustained a her. mia during employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
DRUGGISTS MOVE TO
 BEAT AMENDMENT

Hartford, Conn, May 20-(UP)- Organized druggists moved swiftly today to combat the legislative ju- dietary committees favorable report on a liquor law amendment which would prohibit druggists from sell ling liquor, except by prescription.
 F. c. Gross, Stamford, president of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association, sent notices to all local units to meet in protest. Several of these meetings were held last night.
 In addition to approving this amendment, the judiciary commits tee voted a favorable report on am other liquor law change prohibiting sale of liquor on Sundays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
REV. VIM. E. HOOKER
 DIED YESTERDAY

New Milford, Conn, May 20- (UP)-Funeral services will be held Monday for the Rev. William E.. Hooker. 87, retired since 1886. who died late yesterday after an illness.
 Born at Litchfield, Rev. MT. Hooker served at Plymouth. Wilton, Woodbury. Weston. Brldgewater and Northfield. For . time he lived at Portland.
 He was one of the oldest minis ters In Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
POLICE BELIEVE
 BOYS AT FAIR

Boston. May 20-(UP)-Convinc- ed that two missing south end boys had gone to the New York Worlds Fair. police today ended e search of the Charles River and hidden recesses of the West Boston bridge spanning 1t.
 Search for Joseph Bumbaca, 1T, and Robert Flattick, l3. who disap- peared Wednesday. began when aii- thorities learned they had accepted e dare to cross the bridge by crawl ing across supporting girders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Puppet Play

A puppet show version of the French tale, "Aucassin and Nico- lette," was presented yesterday afternoon by the senior room de- partment of St. Margaret's school. The eighth grade pupils of the school presented puppet show adaptation of "The Little Mer- maid"
 The puppets were made by the girls under the supervision of Miss Ruth Vickers. Both presentations had musical accompaniments and special lighting effects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Oil Stolen!

Twelve quarts of motor oil, valued at $3, were reported stolen from a gasoline station at the corner of South Leonard Street and Wash ington avenue during the night.
 According to police, break was effected by forcing window in the rear of the station, owned by P. Zoilskas, of 27 South Laonard Street. Lieutenant Patrick Hobart investi- fated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
COUGARS THIN OUT DEER

Edmonton, Alta. (UP)-Deer and sheep in Canada's national parks face extinction if steps are not taken by the dominion government to con- serve them, William O. Fisher. Cal- gary, vice president e the Alberta Fish and Game association. declared here. The ranks of sheep and deer are rapidly being depleted by cou- gars and coyotes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

Ralph Ruggles was named chair man of a committee to arrange the annual spring outing of the Wash tngton Hill Earbenders at a meet ing last night in the Washington Park Community house. The outing will be held at Earbenders' Grove, the last Saturday in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
LaRiviere Warned

Judge Edward Mascol0 today nolled the case of John LaRiviere, 21, of 100 West Main street, arr rested on May IT on 8 charge of renting bicycles improperly equip ped for the road.
 Judge Masc0lo warned LaRie- viere to take precautions about renting the bikes to minors, as he might get inv0lvede in damage suits. He was assured by the ac- cused that the bicycles were now in good order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Bartender H0s
 DrauDn FOx Cub

Clement Budris of 995 Bank street, Q bartender at tlle Brad unas tavern, e05 Bank street, has been notified that he drew the horse Fox Cub, in the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes to be run at Epson Downs next Wednes- day.
 He signed his ticket Poor Katz''. By the drawing of the horse, he is sure at least of . consolation prize, if not a major prize.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
VIRGINIA HERR
 SHOWER GUEST Bride of Next Month Pre- sented Breakfast Set :.
 By Friends
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, May 20.-Miss Virginia I. Herr of Cheshire was honored at a shower given Thursday evening at the Copper Room of the Elton hotel, Waterbury. Miss Herr, who is to be married to Christian E.. Grosser of Newton terrace next month, was given maple breakfast set. Those of her associates at the Waterbury Tool Go. who gave the shower were: Misses Margaret Razier, Clare Derouin, Helen Rush, Margaret Dunphy, Janet Olson, Myrtle Sweeney, Mary Mates, Louise Sullivan, Hazel McGee, Evelyn Ces- tare, Clarice Viau, Hazel Delaney, Lois Sanderson, Amy Dunn, Lois Sanderson, Evelyn Wills, Norma Warner, Esther McAllister. Dorothy Laing, Mrs. Alfre'' Derouin, rs. Ed ward Milde, Mrs. Everett Bassett, Mrs. John Carew, Mrs. Augustin Corden, Mrs. Leah Kopp, Mrs. Ar thur Wilson.
 The CCC's held their bimonthly meeting Friday evening at the home of Miss Marjorie Thorpe. A hot dog roast was held. Two new mem- bers. Misses Florence Griffin and Martha Bowman joined.
 Mrs. Arthur N. Sheriff of Church drive has returned from a visit ill New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Edmund L. Faeth of Maple avenue announce the en- gagemet of their daughter, Miss Claire Elizabeth Faeth, to Francis J. Ekret of Bristol. Miss Faeth is graduate of Crosby high school and attended Oberlin College in Cberlin, Ohio. MT. Skret is an en- gineer with the New Departure Go. and is a graduate of Stevens Insti- tute fo Technology, Hoboken, N. J. Church Services Services will be held in the Con- gregational church Sunday at 10:45 a. m., with Rev. J. Herbert Bainton officiating.
 Mass will be held at St. Brigid's church at 8 a. m. and 10 a. m.. with Rev. Father Mccarthy officiating. Charles Crime has been named chairman of the committee from Richard A. Storrs post, American Legion, to have charge of the Me morial day exercises no the Green, May 28.
 Other members of the commit tee are: Commander Carlton s. Borden, Frank L. Geiger, Jr., Charles 0. Golden and William E. Buckingham from Storrs post and George w. Keeler and George Tucker from Trumbull camp, Sons of Union Veterans, Rev. Dr. Nor man s. Rowell, rector of St. Peters Episcopal church, will spetak. Rev. Dr. John Davis Skilton, rector emeritus, will be chairman. The exercises will include a parade to cemeteries where the graves of vet erans will be decorated. The Bay and Girl Scouts will take part.
 Miss Evelyn Ansley has returned to Hartford after visiting her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Frank B. Ansley 0f Meriden road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
LUNCHEON SERVED TO WOMEN'S CLUB Mrs. Charles Andrews En= tertainS at Frederick
 Street Home
OAKVlLLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin 1877 Watertown Avenue

Oakville, May 20 - Mrs. Charles Andrews of Frederick street enter tained the Women's Club at her home last evening. The hostesses were Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Eric Schmidt and Mrs. Ranslow.
 After the business meeting, a so- cial hour was enjoyed and luncheon served.
 The members attending were: Mrs Ivan Alderman, Mrs. Charles An orews, Mrs. John Carter, Mrs. Leo LeClaire, Mrs. Michael O'Donnell, Mrs. Edward Ranslow, Mrs. Eric Schmidt, Mrs. William Sullivan, Mrs Walter Thorne, Mrs. Howard Won Tobel, Mrs. Oscar Locke, Mrs. Sus- anne Garter, Mrs. Herbert Mason, Mrs. George Garms, Mrs. Charles Ennis, Mrs. Samuel Gilchrist, Mrs. Roy Hallock.
 The next meeting will be held June 2nd, at the Congregational church parish house. Mrs. Ivan Alderman, and Mrs. Sam Gilchrist will be hostesseS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

All members of the Oakville Stamp Club who plan to attend the NajeX Stamp Exhibition in New York Sunday will meet at the Wa terbury Railroad station to take the 8:05 train. The group will be met in New York by Frank Wilson, director of the Najex, who will conduct a tour of the exhibition and the worlds fair. There are 38 entires from the Waterbury area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

The CCC's held their bimonthly
 meeting Friday evening at the home of Miss Marjorie Thorpe. A hot
 dog roast was held. Two new mem
 bers, Misses Florence Griffin and Martha Bowman joined.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
Or. and Mrs. Guy Maggie Given
Reception Following Marriage

York City and was graduated from
the University of Southern Cali
fornia, where she was a member
of zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
DR.. Maggie Is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Carmelo Maggie of 81
Centre, well known residents of
the valley. Dr. Maggie received his
degree at the st. Louis university
school of medicine. He was affili-
ated with Alpha Kappa Kappa, a
medical fraternity. He is now resi-
dent physician at the Imperial
County hospital. Mrs. Maggie is
a teacher at Harding school.
DR.. and Mrs. Maggie were mar
ried at a nuptial mass at the
TRANSPORTATION church in Los An
geles, Rev. Father John F. Nc
Cormick hearing their VOWS.
DR.. and Mrs. Maggie are making
their home at the residence cottage
at the county hospital
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
Oasis Shrine
Outlines Plans
For Dinner

Plans for the annual homecom-
ing dinner were made Tuesday
evening at the opening meeting Of
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
IN the Masonic temple.
The homecoming dinner is a pot
luck affair, and has been set for
october 3 in the banquet room Of
the Masonic temple, the lodge
meeting to be held later in the
evening.
Plans were also perfected for the
visit of the deputy supervisor,
Worthy High PriesteSS Naiesizel OF
San Diego who will be in the valley
III the near future.
During the meeting the impress
siye ceremony in memory OF Gladys
Bllme who lately passed away, was
held, Mrs. Elna Huey singing Con
ISOLATION, accompanied at the piano
by Mrs. END. Hatch.
During the social hour the birth
days of Mrs. Enza Dunn, Mrs.
Bertha Gillett, Mrs. Duane Stafford
and Mrs. Ezra Lee were celebrated.
The refreshment table was cen-
tered by the lighted birthday cake,
and each received a clever gift.
Mrs. Gladys Palmer, Mrs. Hazel
Reynolds, Mrs. Margalet Girard
were committee members in charge
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21

DR.. and Mrs. Guy Maggie were
given a wedding reception Satur-
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Maggie 504 Sandalwood, fol-
lowing their return from short
wedding trip to San Francisco and
the fair Their wedding, which
took place September IL in Los
Angeles came as a complete sur
prise to both family and friends.
Roses and other flowers we're
used effectively about the house
for the reception at which the young
coupe was feted by relatives Sat
urday evening. A wedding supper
was served from a lace covered
buffet table, bowls of pink and
white roses adding to it's charm
ing appointment. The many TERED
wedding cake, held place OF
honor. DR.. and Mrs. Maggie re-
ceived many lovely gifts.
Mrs. Maggie is the former Aqui-
lyn Therese Crosse, daughter of
Mrs. John Crosse of Los Angeles.
Mrs. sMaggio attended Lady of the
Sacred Heart academy in New
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
Mrs. RI. R. Anderson Past Guardian
Honored by Job S Daughters

Mrs. H. r. Anderson, past guar
dian Of the Jobs Daughters, was
given a handkerchief shower at the
special meeting of the order Tues
day evening at the home Of Mrs
Mary Louise Van Nostrand.
Mrs. Anderson has been guardian
of Jobs Daughters for the past
several years, having held this Of
flee at the time the order was
started here in 1885. Mrs Van
Nostrand is present guardian OF
the order.
The public is invited to attend
the installation of officers, which
impressive ceremony takes place at
the opening meeting of the order
Tuesday, Sept. %, at the Masonic
temple A practice session is called
for Sunday at the temple at 11:30
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
CarIefons Return
After Vacation
In San Diego

ELM NOIES-
Mr. Roy Boone of Neal, Kansas,
recently arrived and is visiting
with relatives.
Mrs. Ruby Carlton and daughter
Miss Lillian Carlton came down
from San Diego Thursday and are
now located in the Elm teacherage
as Mrs. Carlton will teach at Elm
again this year-school begins Sept.
13.
Mrs. II. L. Boone and daughter
Retty Lou are at home after va
catiouing in Kansas visiting with
relatives and old friends.
j. Eismar visited in San Diego
the past week with his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Higgins were
dinner guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G.. H. Cannon Monday.
Lynn Boone returned from the
Northern part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amuel Rister were
in San Diego Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21

The California tuberculosis as
sociation is conducting a series of
1899 Seal Sale conference through
out the state.
Imperial county will join with
other southern counties in con-
ference at Smiley Library in Red
lands Thursday at 10 am. Lunch
con will be at Hotel Ell Pasado.
Miss Frances Brophy of the Ma
tional office will conduct the con-
ference. Miss Brophy has had wide
experience through Seal sale con-
suitation and field work throughout
the United States.
Mrs. r. l.. Glasby, president OF
Imperial county association will
represent the county at the con-
ference.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21

The hostess TUESDAY ha4A Loui'V
Van Nostrand, served refreshments.
Officers. elective and appointiye,
who are to be installed Tuesday
evening are Marilyn 1ngle. inner
guard: Betty Cook. 1st messenger;
Barbara Burrett, 2nd messenger;
Margaret Miller 3rd messenger
Isabelle Miller. 4th messenger; Lii
Ian Carlton. 5th messenger.
Senior custodian. Colleen McKn-
ney: junior custodian. Betty Mae
Duer: recorder. Wanda Brown;
chaplain. Ellen Holt. marshall,
Marian Sharp; guide, ortha Con-
sole: Jane Poole and Mary Moore,
junior and senior princesses. Mil
dred Morgan is honored Queen.
Marjorie Anderson is past honored
queen.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
BrawIey Man
To Marry

Announcement of the engagement
OF Miss Ann Bushnell OF San fran
cisco and Winston Douglas feel,
former Brawley resident has been
made in the coast city.
Teel is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
douglas Teel of the Mulberry dis
trict, and was graduated from
Brawley high. He is now connected
with the r. c. A. exhibit at the
Golden Gate exposition.
Miss Bushnell is also at the fair,
where she is employed at the Post
al Telegraph exhibit. The young
people plan to marry this fall when
the fair closes, and will go to Ha-
waii On their honeymoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
Epworth Lea
To Picnic

HOLTVILLE, Sept. 2l-The Ep-
worth Leagues Of the Holtvllle
Methodist church, both junior and
senior, have planned a picnic near
Syphon No. 2 for Monday, Sept, 25.
Members are permitted to bring
guests, all meeting at the church
at $50. Each is to provide for
their own lunch and a small sum
of money, to be used toward the
support of I. Hsin Liu, a native
missionary supported by Epworth
Leagues in this conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
CaIipatrians Return from Summer
Vacation Trips to Coast

johnny Branham is the new
butcher at Loves grocery Several
years ago Branham held the same
position at the Safeway store here
After spending the summer at
Pine Valley, Mrs. VIM. Corn and
son. Wiley. and Margaret German
have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Austin re-
turned recently from a vacation
spent at Beaumont.
Junior Bradford, Pete Haskins
and Johnny Wade are at home af-
ter spending two weeks in San Di-
ego
MIR. and Mrs. Cliff Hatfield drove
to San Diego Sunday to get Tommy
and Mrs. Stout Who have spent most
OF the summer there.
Howard Copeland and Sonny Ev-
erett drove to Redlands Sunday
to bring home Buddy Everett who
had been visiting his grandmother,
Mrs. Earl Farmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Farmer re-
turned recently from a vacation
of several weeks at Big Bear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy Ragle and
son, Raymond, who have been Wis
iting at Watsonville and Los An
geles for the past two weeks are at
home again.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
Epworth L. asues
To Unite

Epworth Leagues of Imperial
Valley are to meet Sunday eve
ming at the First Methodist church
in Ell Centro to form an alliance
of Imperial Valley leagues.
The Ell Centro church is to be
host to the delegates from churches
of the valley and following the
meeting, at pot luck supper. A
short devotional meeting will fol-
low the dinner, closing in time for
the delegates to attend the eve
ming services of their own churches
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
Elks Anticipate
Dinner Dance
Delegate Reports

The opening event of the fall So
cial season is the dinner dance
planned by the Elks lodge for
Thursday of next week. Bob Ray
Burn is in charge and with this
event the seasons activities will be
in full swing.
Bob Whitelaw furnished the fish
for the free dinner served at the
Elks hall this week. owing to the
fact that the floor of the main
lodge room is not dry after its new
refinishing process, the reports OF
the convention delegates will not
be given until the meeting of Oc-
tober 5. the next regular lodge
meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-21
Robert ElIiotts
Have DAUGHTER

Professional baseball has a new
father among its ranks according
to word received from San Diego
of the birth of girl to Mrs. Rob-
ert Elliott, Wednesday. The baby
weighed six pounds, II ounces.
Elliott is in the east where he
is an outfielder with the Pittsburgh
Pirates. He formerly lived IN
Plaster City.