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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

1926. Authentic reports will be given of the current situation in the lands of persecution, among the distressed ininorities in Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland. Italy, Rumania, and other countries. Rabbi Wise will describe the work of the Joint Distribution Commit tee, which for 25 years has been the leading American agency help ing distressed Jews overseas, and which during the past five years has provided maximum aid to starv- ing refugee families, helping to re- construct their lives and training them to now occupations.
 All-Day Conference
 Sponsoring this all-day confer- ence Is a group of prominent lead- CTS from the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hamp- shire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The call has been issued by Louis E. Kirstein of Boston, @ member of the Joint Distribution Committee board of directors, in conjunction with the national officers of the Joint Distribution Committee.
 Among the representatives In this city who have thus far slgnif'ed their intention of attending the Regional Conference are the fol- lowing; Joseph J. Gaber, George Kaplan. and Louis L. Simons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
JAPANESE YOUTH. GIVEN BREAK
Court Permits Accused to Adjust Matters With
 Employer

Head bowed, a slim Japanese youth appeared before Judge Ed ward Mascolo today in city court on charge of theft from his employer, Robert Mori, proprietor of an East Main street restaurant where the defendant worked as a waiter.
 Thomas Ohaski, 26, of 38 East Main street, was arrested in New Haven and brought back to Water bury last night by Detective Lieu- tenant Matthew J. Balanda on warrant charging theft. Originally it was alleged that the waiter had taken about $100 from the restaur- ant cash register and had departed by taxi for New Haven.
 But the restaurant owner was anxious that the charges be dropped. Prosecutor Frank T. Healey re- minded the court that the city had incurred some costs in the matter
 The amount involved dwindled to $16 on testimony and Judge Mascolo agreed that the employer and the accused might settle the matter between themselves, as the restaurant owner desired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
THREE YOUTHS TO
 DIE AT MIDNIGHT
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NCOuLluueQ 1rOu rage U who fired the fatal shot which killed Detective Michael J. Foley. In announcing the commuta tions for Zimmerman and Chaleff, the governor said:
 'rhere is no doubt of the guilt of Friedman, Guariglia, and OLoughlin. No facts have been presented to me which, in my opin- ion, would justify the exercise of executive clemency in the case ot these three men.
 "The cases of the other two de- fendants. Chaleff and Zimmerman are to me by no means so clear particularly as they appear to have been convicted largely on the tes- timony of two accomplices in the crime. Cooperman and Rose. These two accomplices apparently in con- sideyation of testimony, which they would give at the trial, were not indicted for any crime whatsoever.
 T am committing the sentences of Philip Chalef and Isidore Zimmer- man to life imprisonment"
 Chaleff has been critically ill of diabetes and has been kept alive in prison with insulin injections.
 The mothers of the youths had appealed to Lehman to save their sons from execution and in state ments to newspapers they offered ito take our boys places"
 Friedman, Guariglia and O'Lough- lin are scheduled to be executed at midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
OBITUARY

DOOLEY--Mrs. Elizabeth Whelan Dooley, wife of Lieut.. John J. Dooley, of the Waterbury fire department, died this morning at her home, 363 Sylvan avenue after an extended ill., ness. A native of Ireland she had been @ resident of this city for the past 26 years. She was Q devout communicant of St. Francis Xavier's church.
 Mrs. Dooley is survived by her husband; five sons, Joseph, John Francis, Thomas and Edward Dooley; two daughters, Winifred and Betty Dooley; four brothers, Michael and Daniel of this city, Ed- ward of England and John Whelan of Ireland; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kerwin of this city and Miss Mar garet Whelan of Ireland.
 The funeral will Do held from the Bergin funeral home, 2o0 East Main street on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier's church where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and Friday aft- ernoon and evening.
 RIORDAN-Mrs. Sarah Pritchard Riordan, of 68 Meriden road, died suddenly last night at home. She was the widow of Joseph Riordan, was born in Waterbury and lived here all her life. She was widely known in the East End.
 She Is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. John J. Brady and Miss Gertrude M. Riordan: one son, Gordon 0. Riordan. of Ocean View, Va; and two grandchildren, Ruth and John J. Brady, Jr.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to SS. Peter and Paul church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 LYNCH--Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Bridget Lynch widow of Maurice Lynch, former resident of the West end section oi the city which occurred in New Haven recently. Mrs. Lynch was well known in this city and especially among the older residents. Burial was in New Haven.
 ROCCO-Miss Marie Rocco, IT, year-old daughter of Joseph and Louisa Aucella Rocco, of l9 Seymour street, died at Waterbury hospital today after a brief illness.
 She is survived by one brother, Louis, three sisters, Helen, Dorothy, and Elvira; and her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Giuseppe Aucella and Vincenzo Rocco.
 Funeral arrangements will be an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

problem overseas is reflected in the largo numbers of representative leaders who will attend the Confer ence. Close to 600 delegates will represent every state throughout New England, and will be afforded an excellent opportunity to assem- bie on a unified platform and to crystalline their views on the mos mentous issues to be discussed. or this number, a large representation will attend from this city. The conference will start promptly at 70 .. m. and will continue all day
 Rabbi Wise
 Outstanding figures, prominently Identified with world-Jewish af- fairs, are listed on the conference Rgenda of speakers. Rabbi Jonah D. Wise, national vice-chairman Of Che American Jewish Joint Distri- button Committee, and ono of the most illustrious leaders In Ameri- can-Jewish Life, will be princi- pal speaker. Other noted person. nlities to address the Conference sessions are: Joseph c, Hyman, ex- ecutivc director of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Commit toe; David Fl. SulSberger, vice. president of tho National Coordi- mating Committed Fund and chair man Of the Greater New York Co., ordinat!ng Committee; Mrs. Myron 6, Falk, Jr., honortry chairman of the Joint Distribution Committee Junior Division; and lsidor Coons, National Campaign Director of the Joint Distribution Committee since
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
Judge Daly Upholds
 State In "Test Case"
Mrs. Margaret Verdons Ruling on 72-Year-Od Appll-
 cant Being Unavailable" Sustained

The first test case of the "avail- ability for work" cause of the State Unemployment Compensation Act has been decided in superior court by Judge Edward A. Daly in favor of the state, upholding the decision of Mrs. Margaret Verdon of Water bury, unemployment commissioner for the Fifth Congressional District. The decision was filed in the Litch- field county court.
 Claimed Benefits
 It involved the claim of John Smetana, of Torrington, against the Union Hardware company of that city for benefits. Smetana who is 72, was employed by the concern for g years prior to Sept. 2, 1888, when he was pensioned on the grounds that he was physically unable to continue on his job. Sme- tana contended that he was able to work and filed a claim for bene- fits. The Union Hardware com- pany appealed, and requested a hearing before Commissioner Ver- don.
 After hearing all evidence on the case Mrs. Verdon found MT. Sme- tana unable to work and therefore not available for work and ineligi- ble to receive Unemployment Com persation benefits. Section 80Sd tO of the 1887 supplement to the Connecticut General Statutes pro- vides in part, that an unemployed individual shall be eligible to re- ceive benefits with respect to any week only if 1t shall have been found that "he is physically and mentally able to work and is avail able for work" The employer, the insurance company, and the com- pany's male nurse, had contended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Casimir DuPuis will be held tomorrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home, ll2 Fuller street, to St. Ann's Church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 A double funeral for Misses Mary and Bridget Murnane was held this morning at e:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the Blessed Sacra- ment church where @ solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Edward L. Morrison assisted by Rev. Francis Barrett and Rev. Neil Doyle. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with commit tai services by Father Morrison. The pallbearers were: Thomas O'Neill, James Neasle, John Mo- riarty, Edward ODonnell, William Maloney, James Leary, John Noo- nan and Michael Horrigan.
 The funeral of George Dobosz was held this morning at 7:S0 o'clock from the home, 634 Bank street to St. Stanislaus Kostka church where solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 6 o'clock by Rev. Walter Sieracki, assistant pas tor of the church. A delegation was in attendance from the T. B. P. Ognisko society. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father sieracki. The pallbearers all members of the T. B. P. Ognisko society, were: Alex ander Garch, Walter Ostrowski, William Ostrowski, Edward Shi- vincnski, Michael Rzadea and Wal ter Komanacki.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Whitehead will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Reardon of Willow court, tomor- row morning at 8:30 o'clock to st. Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. Peters cemetery, Danbury.
 Members of St. Margaret's con- fraternity will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the lower church to go to the home in a body.
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nounced later. Burial will be In Cal vary cemetery.
 SEBAsTIANELLI-sante Sebasti- anelli, 30, died last evening at his home, 2i Inrnan avenue. A native ot Italy, he came to this country and Waterbury 33 years ago. He was em- ployed for 2s years by the Chase Metal Works.
 He leaves a son, Cesare, Water bury; two daughters, Mrs. Raf- faele Antoinetti and Mrs. Ubaldo Mattioli, both of Italy, and Il grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day morning at 8 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, to st. Lucy's church where e solemn high Mass will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to II p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
HAROLD PERSON, TORRINCTON, DIES
American Brass Official Found Dead in Bed Early
 This Morning
,rrom Our Special Reporter)

Torrington, Jan. 2e.-Harold l. Plerson. technical supervisor of the local branch of the American Brass company was found dead this morn. ing at his home, Torringsford ave- rue. Medical Examiner Harry B Hanchett attributed the death to a heart ailment, and said 1t probably occurred about a. m. MT. Piersol, was found dead in his bed.
 The deceased, e resident of this city for the past l2 years, was a native of Norwich. He was a mem- Der of the vestry of the Episcopal Ian church. Ills wife, Grace, and daughter, Mary, survive.
 The former was taken to Char lotte Hungerford hospital last night when a lengthy illness became sud- denly of serious nature.
 Funeral arrangements are incom' plcte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

Students from the four Water bury high schools made a pil- grimage to the home of Wales Porter, Waterbury's s5-year-old, lone surviving Civil War veteran, yesterday afternoon to hear stor. les of Lincoln. great battles in which MT. Porter had participat- ed, and tales of Waterbury when the great elms on the green were saplings.
 In his home at l4l7 North Main
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
New England Jewry
 To Meet In Boston
World Problems to Be Discussed-Rabbi Wise Num- bered Among Speakers..Waterbmy Sends Delegates

How New England Jewry can develop program Of cooperative and unified effort in view of the grave problems confrontng world Jewry will be of the major issues for deiberaton at the New England Regional Conference Of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee all
 day Sunday, January 29 at the Hotel somerset Boston Msssachusetts Unprecedented interest in the situation in feranv and elsewhere Europe and in the refugee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
WORKERS' ALLIANCE
 CONFINES TONIGHT

Demonstrations in support of larger relief appropriations will be planned at a meeting of the Work CTS Alliance tonight at 7:30 o'clock in CIO headquarters, 53 Spencer avenue. The demonstrations will be held Saturday as part of a nation wide appeal for more relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

street, MT. Porter regaled the stu dents for a few pleasant hours, during which he not only de- scribed his adventures with a youthful vigor and imagination, but answered questions with tii- errirg accuracy.
 The students present were: Crosby--Donald Standiford, Har- ley Dennison, and Walter Griffin; Wilby-Joseph Ricci, Janet Bro- die. and Adella Stadalius: LeaV.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
CARD or THANKS

We wieh 70 thank our many rela. particularly ihs 5. P' 6. E., Nc. @sss. @ pspssmsna shs Y ssIo.ss of Rs Ls S. Snsrs SSSss ianhtacntyr!ng cornpany. .snd M Mihs sympathy and kindnsss extended to ps during our recent bersavemfpt. the death of ouF beloved mo. .tier md grandmother. Mrs sophie Bihn-
 THE BLANCHARD FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

enworth--Anna Maytinelli, Eliza bethe Schneider, and Katherine Lucian; Catholic high-Claire Lee, Julia Meehan, and Mary Riordan. Mrs. Alta Messenger, MT Porter's daughter was hostess.
 The meeting was arranged by John Barr, special feature writer for the Waterbury Democrat, wht is preparing a number of inter- esting features about MT. Porter and the Civil War which will ap. pear in the Democrat shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. 26-(UP)--weathe forecasts
 C0NNECTICUT-Light to mod- crate snow tonight, probably end- Ing Friday morning. slowly yising temperature tonight and FsidBy. RHODE ISLAND and MAssACHU with rising tempera. ture late tonight and Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
THE NAKED TRUTH

Somervllle, Mass, Jan. 26i-(UP) The temperature was only above zero when police arrested a man Strolling along Pritchard avenue naked. He was charged with drunk enness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

Old-time checker champions and up-and-coming aspirants of the present day will gather at the club rooms of St. Thomas Holy Name society tomorrow evening to witness a battle royal. It will be a one-sided affair, of course, but in that fact will be found the chief source of interest. It will be the champ" against the field and if he escapes with only a few dents in his crown, 1t will be something to talk about. Inciden- tally, regardless of the outcome the attraction is rather unique and it will provide an interesting demonstration of checkers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
City's Champion

City's Champion
 Martin O,Brien recognized as one of the best players in Con- necticut will play the Holy Name society's team. Tables will be ar- ranged so that MT. O'Brien will engage 1T friendly opponents at the same time. Tn St. Thomas line up will be Paul Cronan, William Cronan, Chris Grifep, Charles Roller, captain, James or cer, Thomas Carey, Al Kiernail Jack Grout, M. Spellman, John Carey, James Grout, Timothy Shea, Clarence Hamilton, Francis Johnson, Russell Dow, Dick O'Connell and Edward Fitzgerald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

SEBAsTiANELLI- this city, Jan. ebth, 1889, Sante Sebastianelii, of 2l Inm0n Ave, Funeral Saturday morning, at 800 o'clock, from Malorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow In CnlVnrY cemetarY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

this city, Jan. 18th, 1889, Mrs, Sarah Pritchard Riordon, of eS Meriden Rd, Funeral satur- Ss M.rIden Rd.. ' to ss pt Peter and and Paul Church. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

DOOLEy--In this city, Jan. 26th of SoS sylvan Ave. Funeral satur. day morning, at s;30 o'clock, from IerRln Funeral Home, 200 East Main St., to St. Francis XavIers Church. Burial In Calvary ceme- tcry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
BIRTH NOTICE
rARn OF THANKk

HOGAN-A daughter to pr. and Mrs John H. Hogan on. Monday, Jan. uary 23. 1889 at St. MaFy's Hospital
 CARD OF THANKS friends, "fsia.ives and neishbors, in Stores. the F. w. Woolworth Co. and the Chase Metal Works for their sympathy and kindness shown the death of our beloved husband father and son, Daniel Thomas O'Brien.
 MRs. ALICE BEssETTE o'BRIEN MIR. and MRS. PATRICK O'BRIEN
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
DIED

WOCCO--ln thls city, Jan. 26th, 1889 Mario Rocco, of 10 Seymour st. Funeral later. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
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Months miB9 mass of requiem win be eslebrated satuF- day morning. Jan. 1sth, at z o'clock. nt he Immaculate Conception Church. for tho repose of the soul Of tho late John Sweeney.
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nounced later. Burial will be In Cs vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26

BLAkE-A solemn high offertory
 will De celebrated satuFday morn Ing. Jan. esth.. at o'sieek. at ss.
 pose of the soul Of the late Rev. Martin ]. Blake. i.s6-st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
MASSES

BEAUDIN--First .anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat. urday. morning, Jan. 2sth. at 7:30 for the rsposs of the soul of the late Edward Beaudoin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-21

When Joseph II Bunnell 1922
So Yakima ave. was asked TO buy
sweepstakes ticket. he hooted
and scornfully remarked. that's
crazy"-but he bought one just
the same.
And Monday the Bnnnells Mr..
and Mrs. and son. Harris. really
don't know quite what 10 say
about their ticket drawing a horse
Dominicks Cross Runner IN
the Irish sweeps on the Grand Ma
tional steeplechase. TO be run Fri
day at Aintree. Eng.
Bunnell. who lost his job as sub
station operator for the Tacoma
Railway a. Power Co. when buses
replaced street cars here several
months ago and has been unem-
ployed since. was elsted but hardly
laxative about his good fortune.
With delightful understatement.
he said, Any little contribution
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-21
COUNTY PLANS
new BUILDING

County commissioners Monday
authorized Roland f. Borhek, Ia
coma architect. TO prepare prelimi-
nary plans and estimate of the
cost for construction of two
story building to house offices OF
the Pierce county welfare depart
ment and to store voting machines.
The proposed structure would be
erected on lots owned by the county
located across from the courthouse
on G. St. between the present
juvenile detention home and Gen.
trail Lutheran church.
After plans have been prepared
and estimated cost arrived al.
commissioners said they would
then attempt 10 secure state funds
for building the structure.
Commissioners explained that
offices OF the welfare department,
now located at ol9 Market st,
would have to be moved within
the near future as the lease on the
premises could not be renewed.
Commissioner a. A. Rankin con-
tended il would be more econo-
mical 10 build structure TO house
the offices rather than attempt TO
move them 10 quarters where
rental would have to be paid.
II is proposed 70 build a two
story brick or concrete building,
which would have frontage Of 50
feet and extend depth Of 80
feet.
In the basement Of the building
County Auditor s Clifford Davis
would move election machines,
which are usually stored Al Ia
coma transfer company warehouse.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-21
Douglas to High Court
Bulletins From
A Jittery World

WASHINGTON United States today delivered =
formal protest Ia the German government, its military
occupation and absorption of CsechosovAkia.
wAsprNcToN-:h.,ssmsrk No, p,,msn. AZ N.
foreign relations committee today introduced
new ncutrait, Legislation In administration mose
10 free President Roosevelt from some restrictions 81
current law.
BERiIN-Nazi persistently reported tonight
that the Meme problem would be 1qudated" within the
next few weeks
IoNpoS-rh. A,.hs;.hos a, c.r,.rh.,, ,oA.v
urged that Pope Plus XII call all Christeudom to-
gethcr to meet the menace Of Nam expansioa In
Europe.
MOSCOW-SoViet Russia understood tonight 10
ave replied fasoraby British and French proposals for
Joint action by European powers seeking 10 check Nasi
aggression in central Europe.
BUCHAREST, Observation-Disclosures redoubled Tia
vigilance this side Of the Hungarian border today
after reports of clash In the city Of Oradsa. Ru-
mania. eight miles from the border.
PARASITIC French government proceeded tonight with
secret partial mobilization Of thousands Of army reserve
specialists and officers,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-21
TUESDAY FIRST
DAY OF SPRING

It's Just as well Tacomans were
a little previous in their celebra-
ton OF spring Saturday and Sun
day. when overcoats snd hats
could be left at home and auto
tops put down for the first time
this year.
Because when spring officially
starts. Tuesday morning a minute
before 7:30. the weather bureau
has good reason to suspect that
umbrellas and zippers may be the
most suitable garb
Increasing cloudiness east
ward. unsettled conditions in the
west portions. probably rains on
the coast. moderate temperature
and increasing southerly wind" is
the forecast for March 81. open
ing day of the vernal season.
A highly normal" spring day
will be only fitting in such a
normal year as 1889 has been up
to now. Weatherman Meyers re-
ported Monday morning that pre-
cipitation has run only .43 of an
inch short of average. Sunday
was rainless, with maximum
temperature of 81 degrees, mini
mum of As
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-21
U. S. PRAGUE LEGATION
SOON Will BE CLOSED
WASHINGTON

WAsHINGTON-The state de-
psrtment today instructed Amer
lean Minister Wilbur J. Carr 10
close the United States legation
in Prague and 10 turn over prop
critics and records 10 the American
consul-genersl
The action reduces L. s. repre-
sentstion in the former Czecho-
slovsk republic 70 that Of a con-
sulate-general. The same action
Uas followed at Vienna after Ger
man absorption u Austria