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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Dr. Joseph Reynolds, Dr. Jo- seph Corey and William Guilfoile were named a committee to take charge of the April luncheon meeting of the Naugatuck Valley club of Holy Cross at 8 meeting Saturday noon in the Hotel Elton. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at 12:30 p. m.
 Dr. M. J. Lawlor, who presided during the early part of Satur- days meeting, spoke at length on the recent national alumni asso- citation meeting in Worcester. He described the building program that the college is pres ently undertaking. A new dormi- tory is under construction and when opened will be dedicated to the Rev. John D. Wheeler, s. J., many years prefect of discipline at Holy Cross and prior to his death treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
CHINESE COUPLE
 WED IN HARTFORD

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 20.-tUP).- In the first Chinese wedding here in 10 years. Miss Renee Cheng, 22, a student at Pratt 1stitute, Brook lyn, was married Sunday to Shing Tong Nah, 26, New York Univer- sity student.
 Mah's father was mayor of Nan- king when the Japanese invaded the city last fall, and is member of teh present Chinese government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
MARY TABER LEFT
 ESTATE TO NURSE
Trust Fund for Harriet Gregory Set Up in Will
 Probated Today

The will of Mary Taber, we'll known nurse of 73 Elmwood avenue, who died January 26, was admitted today by Judge Patrick Healey in the probate court The entire estate was bequeathed in a trust fund to Harriet E. Gregory. a nurse and longtime friend of Miss Taber, who also received all personal effects.
 After decease of the beneficiary, the estate Is to be divided by the trustee among several presons living In Pennsylvania, Jean E. Forsythe and Margaret Forythe, of Saver, Pa., and Josephine Albright and Louise Albright, and Pauline Yost, of Allen- town, Pa.
 Miss Taber, who engaged in pri- vate duty nursing in Waterbury for 38 years. was born in Copperstown N. r., March Il, 1866, and was a graduate of the Pecker Hospital at Saver, Pa. She was e member here of St. Johns Episcopal church and the Graduate Nurses Club. She had no known relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
COLLEGE HONORS
 JAMES J. CREAM

James J. Crean, Crosby high school graduate and senior at Boston University Law school, has been elected to the student council of the school, the highest branch of student government.
 MT. Crean, son of Thomas Crean of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, and formerly of Waterbury, is 8 brother of Martin F. Crean, of 2 Plaza avenue. Before enrolling in the law school he attended three years at Connecticut State college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
CYO MARDI CRAS
 TOMORROW NIGHT

A pre-Lenten Mardi Gras will be held Tuesday night by St. Lucy's Catholic Youth Organization in the north end Y. M. c. A. Comics all- girl orchestra will play for dancing and entertainment. The latter will be provided by Eleanor Travisano, Lannie Rossi, John Grappone and Norma Brown.
 The general committee in charge consists of Alexander Mole, Thelma Barone, Genevieve Coredio, Ange- lima Masi, Marie Calo, Mary Pol letto, Charles Renaldi, Armand Fisher and Carl Del Russo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Breakfast Enjoyed

The Lithuanian Catholic students commemorated the 21st Lithuanian independence Day yesterday by re- ceiving communion at 8 o'clock Mass. After Mass they gathered in their club rooms on Congress av. enue, where on beautifully, appro. priately decorated table a breakfast was served them.
 With the American flag at one side and the Lithuanian colors on the other Peter Bernota acted as toastmaster.
 The speakers were as follows |. John Raugalis, Edmund Stulginskas Anastazyja Petrauskaite. Vincent Brazis, Ann Girdzis, John Stokes, Sophie Stulginskas, Alice Staselunas Joseph Dubauskas, Alexander Alek- sis, Phyllis Digimas, Mary Gudiskas. warren Lux, Dorma Gudiskas, Val erie klimas, Julius Vilciauskas. Hed- Wiga Stulginskas, Anthony Katelya, Valerie Jakstas.
 Songs appropriate for the occasion were sung, among which were the National and Lithuanian anthems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

who had listened, from various Sec- tions of the district.
 The flowers on the altar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday were in memory of Mrs. Mary E. Johnston, from MT. and Mrs. Joseph Davis. Others were in memory of George H. Truelove, and grand daughter Ellen, from members of the Truelove families.
 At Ski Meet
 June Cook, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Everett Cook of Stafford street, accompanied MT. and Mrs. John Johnson, and son Frank, of Thom- aston avenue, to Brattleboro, Ver- mont, over the weekend, where they visited with MT. and Mrs. Jofn- sons daughter, and attended ski meet, in Brattleboro.
 A meeting of the dinner commit tee, for the coming birthday party of the Fairmount Community Club, will be held tonight, 2 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Everett Cook, of Staff ford street, who is chailady of the committee.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Michael's Church held a card party Friday afternoon in the Parish hall, which was under the direction of Mrs. William Heaney, assisted by Mrs. Joseph McArdle, and Mrs. John Byrnes. Those present were: Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Joseph Dunne, Mrs. James Waters, Mrs. Wesley Rood, Mrs. William Heaney, Mrs. Charles Dittrich, Mrs. Peter Dutto, Mrs. Margaret Beaudoin, Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs. William Dun- lavey, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. Michael Malia, Mrs. Clarence Hal- lock, Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs. George Goggin, Mrs. John Mcdonald, Mrs. John Brenneis, Mrs. Emil Seebach, Mrs. Leroy Cook, Mrs. Reilly, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. John Fitzgerald, Mrs. Clifford Northrop, Mrs. Ben- jamin Bradley, Mrs. Guntherman, Mrs. Henry LaChance, Mrs. Frank LaChance, Miss Josephine La- Chance, Mrs. James German, Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, Mrs. Edward Hol- leran, and Miss Josephine Mo- Mahon.
 Games of pinochle and bridge were played, and prizes awarded. Refreshments were also served. An- other card party will take place,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Because of the wheat shortage in Mexico in 1888 much cotton land in that country will be planted to wheat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Attends Dance

Miss Eleanor Baltrush of Cham- bers street was a guest at the formal dance Of the Catholic Council of Women of New Britain at the Shut tie Meadow Country Club in New Britain Saturday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Tin factories in the Netherlands are expanding to care for defense contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
|LAUDS WORK OF
 BRASS CITY JEWS
State Hebrew Organiza- tiOns Praise Support
 Given Aged Home

Benevolences exemplified by treat ment of Waterbury Jewish societies in their support of the Jewish Home for the aged will triumph eventually over brute force of the dictators Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf and Rab- bi Maurice Sigmund predicted last night. They were among speakers at the services commemorating the 10th anniversary of opening of the Cooke street home.
 Contributions were received from many for support of the home and more than 150 prominent members of Waterbury Jewry attended. Mrs. Moses Meyers, of 257 Willow street, president of the home, presided and her son, Attorney Mitchell Meyers, introduced the rabbis and read con- gratulations received from a number of Jewish organizations in other cities which praised work of Wat erbury Jewry in support of the aged.
 Inmates of the home attended an informal reception thereafter at which refreshments were served. Friday, February 24th, when Mrs. Joseph Seery will be chairlady, as- sisted by Mrs. George Goggin and Mrs. William Rooney.
 All Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary members are asked to keep the date of Wednesday, Feb ruary 22nd, open, when Mrs. Maude Broughton, National Defense chair lady, will entertain at dinner, at the Copper Kettle, in Waterbury, at 6:30 p. m.
 Man, 82, Dies
 Funeral services for Charles Bee man Doolittle, will be held tomor- row morning, at II o'clock, in the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Waterbury. Rev. Alison J. Smith, pastor of the Grace Metho- dist church officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery, Mer- iden.
 A service was conducted at the funeral home last night by the Everyman's Bible Class with MT. Smith in charge, assisted by Carl Froelich, president; Allen Fairhurst and John H. Twelves, Christian Good Night" was sung by quartet consisting of s. Gift Butcher, Charles T. Probert, Vincent and Ernest Leonard.
 MT. Doolittle, 82, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Frederick R. Book, Al Manville street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Rayon is giving way to pure silk. according to fashion leaders in France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

fishes the Lithuanian Catholic Weekly, America paid surprise visit by coming here from Brooklyn, N. Y. He gave a brief talk. The in- troductory speech was given by Rev. Joseph Valentiejus, pastor.
 The committee in charge of ar- arrangements included: Mrs. Mazda len Karinauskas, Mary Kastelatite, Peter Jobulauskas, Mrs. John Satkunas, Anthony Shambaris, John Ambrozaitis, Joseph Coskie and Marcelle Andrikis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Miss Lillian Judd will talk to the Waterbury Naturalist club tomorrow night on the subject Riding Pack Trail in Colorado" at meeting in the Mattatuck Historical society on West Main street. A dozen members of the club went on 8 hike Saturday in the Paugnut state forest north of Torrington and the Afford park in the same section. Evalina Hauser was leader of the walk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Demonstration Planned

Demonstration Planned
 The Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce auxiliary will sponsor the Stanley Home demonstration to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Kudirkas hall, 873 Bank street, Members are urged to attend and bring along their friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Air passenger travel is increasing in the Netherlands Indies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
"45" Sweepstakes
 To Be Held Tonight
Men and Women to Compete in St. Michael's Card
 Event-DoOlitte Funeral Tomorrow
WATERVILLE
Mrs R. w. Henon-l7S6 Thomaston Ave-TeL 3-54sS

who had listened, from various SCI tions of the district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
CREDIT CLERKS
 GATHER MONDAY
James Moran to Address Canadian Legion Hall
 Assembly

The newly organized Waterbury Clerks Credit Club will hold its first regular meeting Monday evening September l8 at 8 o'clock in Can adian Legion hall, 109 Bank street.
 The recently elected State of of- ficers headed by Mortimer J. Gall win, Jr., president; Samuel Lincoln first vice-president; Mrs. Hazel Hurley, End vice-president; Miss Carole Hale, secretary; and Ber- nard Mullen, treasurer will be in- stalled. Joseph Mulcunry will be the installing officer.
 Committes on bylaws and menl- bership will report. The member ship committee has set a goal oi one thousand clerks to be enrolled before January l, 1880.
 James Moran of the Wilby high school faculty has accepted an in- vitation to address the gathering MT. Moran is national director of the Federal Credit Union and is perhaps the best informed person in Connecticut on credit unions and procedure.
 The club voted at its organization meeting to apply to the proper au- thorities for charter to operate a credit union among the retail clerk of this city.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all retail employees in this city to hear MT. Moran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14

arily to secure an investigation into the city's financial affairs. A cer- tain small group conceived the idea of Q city manager when they real ized we had 5000 or 5000 member ship cards, with signatures. Julian Hearn, of West Virginia, sold them the idea, and told them 1t would cost $l5,000 to sell 1t to the people of Waterbury. Hearn sold them a bill of goods"
 "The chairman of the committee at Hartford which considered the charter bill told a Waterbury news paperman: If the people of Wa terbury adopt this charter, they don't need a city manager, they need conservators.
 The senator, referring to Attor- ney Frederic 0. Smedley, Socialist party nominee for city controller, said: Tt seems strange to sec a cer- tain young man attacking political parties, while he himself Is running around getting signatures to a pe- tition so that he can be elected to office"
 Professional Campaign
 "There's a professional campaign on to put this thing over," said Senator Culhane. "They're doing everything possible to have this charter adopted"
 He then cited numerous sections of the proposed charter which he said were faulty. The charter, he said would mean the end of teacher tenure, would bring politics into the education department, would end police and fire department pension funds, and eliminate other excel- lent charter provisions. He also attacked the P. R. method of vot- Ing, claiming that 1t made corrup- ton easy.
 I'm firmly convinced" he said, that our present system IS better than some new-fangled idea that is being sold by professionals. The tip-off Is the Sl5.000 being spent to put 1t over. But l don't believe they can sell this Idea to the people: l don't think the voters arc going to be fooled"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
Pound Sterling Break Hurts U. s. Markets
IS Cent Drop in British Pound Unsettled Everything
 List Up Early, But Began to Slip Back

and several issues made new highs, including American Woolen issues which scared with the wool market, Bendix, Standard of New Jersey. Deere & O., Western Union and Union Carbide.
 Profit-taking went ahead in the leading Issues which, in some in. stances declined 3 points or more. The main list showed fractional changes with a majority slightly lower. :.
 New York Central, recent favorite in the rail group, opened 5000 shares at l9 1-4. off 1. U. s. Steel on a similar block, lost 3 Ia points to 76 1-2.
 Youngstown Sheet & Tube opened 1900 shares at 51 3-4, off 1 3.8; Kennecott 1,500 at 42 1-2, off 1: Crucible Steel 49 1-2, off 1; Repub- lie Steel 1000 at 26 3-4, off 1: United Aircraft 1,200 at 42, off 1 3-4; Allegheny-Ludlum Steel 1900 at 24, off l 7-8 and International Mercantile Marine 2,000 at l2, off l l-8.
 Bendix Aviation rose a point to 30 3-4 on 1900 shares. Standard of New Jersey made the same gain to 53 on 1,500 shares. Small gains were noted in pure oil, Standard brands, Consolidated Edison, Inter- national Paper, Radio Corpora ton, Sears Roebuck and Crane. Chrys. Ter gained 1-4 point to 88 1-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN THREE SUITS

Three damage suits were with. drawn from the common pleas court today. Damages of $ii0,i ,i50 had been sought in the actions.
 One Of the cases was that of Ber- Una Fabian against the Suzio Con. struction O., in which the plaintiff asked 5000 for injuries suffered in . fall on Willow street Sept. 2, ie37 She claimed that wire netting be- Ing used in paving work was left obstructing the sidewalk causing the plaintiff to fall.
 Another was the S6.OO0 action ot Margaret Fitzgerald against Leon C Grassler, based on alleged failure 10 complete a real estate transac- ton.
 The third was that of Henry sie- pert against the Waterbury Build- ing & Loan association, in which damages of sib0 were asked.
 A foreclosure action was filed in 9pmmali pleas court. today by the Ihomaston. Savings Bank against Albert J. Anderson. Property. on North Main street is involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
Sn,edley Replies To Culhane On Political Aid
Editor, Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Conn,

I understand from the press &C., counts of Senator Culhane's speech at Temple hall last night, that before was able to get to his meeting he implied I was being in- consistent in working for the adoption of the City Manager-P. R.-Merit System Charter at the same time that I was working to get petition signed for the So- cialist party to have a place on the voting machine in the Novem- Der 14th election in the event that the City Manager charter is de- feated on October 3rd. I will try to explain my position in simple language so that even Senator Culhane-who finds 1t difficult to understand so many things-can understand 1t.
 I want to do all I can to knock out the double e-machine spells sys- tenn in Waterbury. l am not an experienced political fighter but I know enough not to rely on one Sunday punch if 1t is possible to use a one-two. If the people who have been aroused to fight the two-party system are leading with their right in trying to establish a modern, scientific government in Waterbury in the face of opposi- ton of a well-oiled double ma chine, then they should have 6 good stiff left in reserve in the shape of an opportunity to elect q slate of officers from Jasper Me- Levy's party and licking the poli- ticians at their own game by put ting in office men who will do as well as can be done under the old discredited strong Mayor Charter, as tinkered with by Senator Cul- hane in the lest legislature, to give Waterbury the same sort of goy- ernment free from the spells sys- tenn that Jasper McLevy has glv- en to Bridgeport.
 I think the use of more than one punch is strictly according to the Marquis of Queensbury rules. Senator Culhane should not ob- ject to these tactics since he cer- tainly appears ready to let loose more than one punch in his fight 10 run for mayor on any ticket that will have him at It's head Republican, Democrat, or Indepen- dent Democrat. If none of them do, I wouldn't be surprised If he tried to run as an Independent So- cialist since Patsy Perriello has al- ready pre-empted the name of In- dependent Republican.
 I hope you will find space for this letter in your columns as 1t Is the only way I can reach the public at large since I cannot af- ford to hire a hall like my friend, George.
 Very truly yours.
 FREDERIC 0. SMEDLEY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
City Manager Plan
 Insult To Waterbury
Senator Candee Riddles Features of Proposed New System Opposition Registered at Big
 Meeting Last Evening

The city manager charter was condemned as unconstitutional, un- democratic and unnecessary by speakers at Q mass meeting at Temple hall last night. The gath ering, sponsored by a non-partisan citizens committee, marked the first public demonstration against the city manager plan, whose fate will be decided by the voters at a refer endum October 3.
 This charter Is unconstitutional, unsatisfactory and complex to the nth degree, and I don't believe the people of Waterbury will accept It." declared Senator Nehemiah Cam dee, Republican, of Norwalk, Its an insult to the intelligence of the people of Waterbury to submit such a document to them"
 Beyond Purpose
 Seantor George T, Culhane de- clared that the Citizens Good Gov ernment association, sponsor of the charter, had gone far beyond the
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original purposes for which 1t wal organized early last year anC charged that this whole thing is ( professional selling campaign thdt'' not going to fool the voters of Wa terbury."
 Other speakers were: Rudolph Tata, president Of the Waterbury Central Labor Union; John W. Ring Socialist candidate for mayor; ane Michael Goode, Stratford politica commentator. pr. John Freney was chairman of the meeting,
 In the crowd which gave tho speakers an enthusiastic reception were Democrats Republicans ane Socialists. A large delegation oi teachers was on hand, and the police and fire departments were notice ably well-reprcsented.
 pr. Freney opened the meeting by charging the citizens Good Gov. crnment association with using "un. fair means" of campaigning for the city manager plan. The wife of a doctor, he said telephoned him yes- terday, and asked him to place a quantity of pro-city manager liter- ature in his waiting room. pr Trency added that he had refused stating that he had never sought to meddle into the private affairs of his patients.
 MT. Ring explained that the So- clalist party was taking no stand on the city manager question but that he personally was strongly opposed 10 the plan. He predicted that the Socialists would capture the city election after the city manager char ter was defeated.
 Si0,000,000 Bill
 MT. doode. the next speaker, as- serted that "the free city Of Water- bury" would be gone If the coun- cil-manager charter is adopted. Such . charter is effective in his homo city Of Stratford. he said, and It has been estimated that in the past le years there governmental costs have been sl0,000000 higher than they would have been under the old system of selectmen. He traced the history Of town govern. Hleilb III NSW GabAuAANI dGtlhEulb that the trend has been steadily toward more and more centraliza- ton of power--reaching It's peak in one-mafi rule by e city manager.
 Have q local government" eaid Mir. 0oode, "one that you can con- trol-.a government headed by a To- cal man. Elective offices are the protection of the people"
 MT. Tata said he spoke Of an in- diyidual, not as the head Of a labor organization. "but if you want to infer anything from the fact that I'm against the city manager plan, then 60 ahead"
 "I'm not an attorney the labor leader stated, but I'll admit I can't get very much out of this charter. The mayor would be only c figure head. with nothing to do. As q citizen I feel 1t q duty to oppose any plan that places all the power
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
FEAST OF CHRIST
 OBSERVANCE SET
Bishop McAuliffe and MOn- signor Sheen to Speak
 October 20

Celebration of the Feast of Christ the King will draw host of Cath olics to Hartford October 29 when an assembly will be held at the campus of St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield.
 The Most Rev. Maurice P. Me- Auliffe, bishop of Hartford, will pre- side, while the Right Rev. Mon- signor Fulton J. Sheen, professor of religion and philosophy at Catholic University, will be the principal speaker Monsignor Sheen is na- tionally prominent as radio orator
 Clubs, societies, and organizations from Waterbury and vicinity will be represented among the large number of delegations from Catholic socie- ties all over the state. A mammoth parade will precede the ceremony. Benediction of the Blessed Sacra. ment will be celebrated at a large outside altar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
(United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Sept. l4-(UP)--An Recent break in the pound sterling had an unsettling influence on the stock market today despite strong support on each dip in prices.
 The list had substantial recov- cry from an irregular opening but was slipping back again around noon with some of the leading is- sues registering declines.
 Uncertainty over the British cur- rency and development of a cau- tious attitude pending assembling of Congress brought down the trading volume.
 Movement of the leading issues was over a broad area. Bethlehem Steel ranged between 91 3-4 and o4 7-8. Around noon 1t was at 93 l-2 off 1-8. U. s. Steel sold as high as 70 and as low as 76 3-8 and around noon was at 77 7-8 off 3-4 point.
 Chrysler rallied from S7 l-4 to 8e up l and then receded to small net loss. Rubbers slipped back to the previous close after a rise. Cop pers were down fractionally.
 There were numerous strong spots
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
65 New Citizens Take
 Oath Of Allegiance
Sessions of Naturalization Court COntnue-476 Pass Examination Tests To Date-New Record Assured

| 69 Clairmont avenue, Italian; John Assetta, 253 Harpers Fery road, Italian; Armida Emma Rolandi l942 East Main street, Italian; Ig- mas Yurkunas, 8 Green street, Lith- uanian; Mary Ann Roland, g Yates avenue, British; Michele Colucci 242 Baldwin street, Italian Giuseppe Ubaldi, North Leonard street, Italian.
 As we'll as: Jozef Mazurek, ll6 Locust street, Polish; Vastly Arti- mousky, l07 Bishop street, Russian Michele Girolami, r6 Bennett ave- nue, Italian; John Bellini, 4ls South Main street, Italian; Harry Kobryn, 6l Prospect street, Thom- aston, Ukranian; William Boyd Union City, Naugatuck, British Carmine Eterginioso, 62 Bradley avenue, Italian; Anna Marie Me- Donald, l8 Granite street, British