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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
The Modern Girl Is Louely
 Says 95- -Year-OId War Hero

Porter continued, twas after the battle of AntieSam. He looked very grave then"
 When asked whether he took part in the battle of Gettysburg, MT. Porter answered, No, was stationed at the Great Dismal Swamp then. That was a place to see snakes, boys"
 MT. Porter, who was born in Waterbury in 1844 and lived for many years in the Chestnut Hill section, described how he saw the lake at Lakewood formed, and how he used to walk two miles to school. "The great trees on the Green and I were children to- gether," he said.
 Surrounded by group of ad- miring girls, MT. Porter declared. "The modern girl? I think she's lovelyl"
 High school students who were present at MT. Porter's Open house" included: Crosby-Donald Standiford. Harley Dennison, and Walter Griffin; Wilby-Joseph Ricci, Janet Brodie, and Adella Stadalius; Leavenworth-Kather- inc IAlcian, Ann Martinelli, and Elizabeth Schneider; Catholic high-Claire Lee, Julia Meehan. and Mary Reordan. Mrs. Alta Meisinger, MT. Porter's daughter, was hostess to the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
WOMAN SEEKING
 $l7,OOO DAMAGES
injured in Accident in TOr- ringtOn-Still Confined
 to Hospital

Damages of $17,000 are sought by Annie Tanner of Harwinton in an action filed today in Litchfield superior court against James C.. Henderson of New Britain. Attorney Vincent A. Miller of Waterbury rep resents the plaintiff. who contends that she was injured December G., 1888 at $40 p. m. when struck by the defendants car at South Main and Albert streets, Torrington. She is stili d patient at Charlotte Hun gerford hospital as result of the in- juries, according to the complaint.
 A note is the basis of a $500 &C., ton filed in common pleas court here today by Mrs. Alice Corcoran of Oakville against Clarence E. Griffith of Bristol.
 Non-payment of rent for a build- ing at 28-30 Jefferson street is al- legged in an action brought by Jo- seph Russo against Anthony Gag giano and others.
 Foreclosure of mortgage on property at Lakeview avenue is sought by the Waterbury Savings Bank in an action brought in super. for court against James J. Meyers and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
|BLAMES ONIONS
 | FOR INJURIES
ScalliOns Also Figured in Mishap-Mr. Ryan Asks
 $5,OOO Damages

Damages of $5,000 are sought by Katie Cohen in a common pleas court action filed today against Robert w. Kippen. An accident on Lexington avenue, involving auto mobiles operated by Kippen and Hyman Cohen is alleged as the basis for the complaint. The plain tiff was passenger in the latter vehicle.
 Giacondina Marciano seeks dam ages of $7,5O0 in a suit against the Waterbury Savings Bank. A fall on allegedly defective stairs in a house owned by the bank, October ', 1888 is alleged as the cause for injuries and suit. The plaintiff was the ten- ant of the second floor of the house, at IT Ross street.
 Alleging that he fell in the Wa terbury Public Market February 2, 1898 at 9:15 a. m., due to the pres ence of Scallions, onions and lettuce on the floor, James J. Ryan seeks damages of $5,000. The fall alleged ly took place in the store at 67-69 East Main street, due to the carless- ness and negligence of the employees of the concern.
 Changes in a property deed are sought with a superior court. action brought by Helen Mikalunas against Mary Byrnes.
 A note is the basis of a $1,000 &C., tion brought by John J. Linskey of Naugatuck against Chester zen- browski of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
SCOTTISH DANCES
 OFFERED TONIGHT
Novel Program Set for Davenport Hall; Rev Dr
 Walker to Speak

A diversified program of Scottish songs, dances and monologues will be given this evening at 8 o'clock in Davenport hall at the Second Con- gregational church with Charles M. Sutherland as master of ceremonies. The program will be as follows: Remarks
 Rev. John c. Walker There Was A Lad" Male Quartet My Laddie'-Soprano Solo .....
 ........... Mrs. Thomas Finlay Address-"How Old is Scotland?'- ........ Charles M. Sunderland Hail Caledonia"-Tenor Solo ..
 ................ Robert Currie "Afton Water"-Soprano Solo ... ........... Mrs. John c. Walker Reading ..... Mrs. William Currie Highland Fling-Miss Jean Mar
 shall, Miss Isabel Currie Bonnie Sweet Bessie"-Soprano Solo ........ Mrs. Thomas Eyman Ca the Yowes"-Tenor Solo Will
 liam Boyd.
 Road to the Isles"-Miss Isobel
 McGuffie
 Monologue-"Oklahoma Bill and
 Sandy McCracken" - Charles
 M. Sutherland Speciality Dance-Miss Joyce An-
 drea
 70! Vert Thou in the Cauld Blast"
 Soprano Solo - Miss Betty
 Macdonald
 Star of Robbie Burns"-Baritone
 Solo-David Gowans Sword Dance-Miss Jean Marshall
 Miss Isabel Currie Hundred Pipers" ... Male Quartet
 Auld Lang Syne Accompanist, Robert Guffie; Ac- companist for Dancing-John S. Pearson; Piper, Robert Currie. Male Quartet-1st Tenor, William Boyd; 2nd Tenor, Robert Currie; 1st Bass. David Gowans; 2nd Bass James Burton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Auto Operators, Pedestrians Can ! Avert Accidents

Drivers and pedestrians might exercise more care if they realized the tremendous toll of lives, injur- ies and property damage caused each year by automobile acci- dents, declares Police Superinten- dent William J. Roach in a safety statement today.
 The direct responsibility for lowering accident totals rests with automobile operators and pedes- trians, says the superintendent.
 Superintendent Roach's state ment follows:
 "Who causes traffic accidentS?" Pedestrians and the drivers Of cars. Who do these traffic acci- dents affect?" Every individual in America. Can traffic accidents be stopped?" They can be stopped when we, the citigens of Water bury, realize the tremendous cost in life and property, when we act collectively, when you and pay the price in interest and energy. "Does the traffic hazard create an emergency" I'll say it does! Traffic accidents have exacted a far greater toll in human life than all the wars in our national existence. Traffic accidents not only have caused death and un- told suffering, but the cost in dol lars has piled up and up, year by year, until the amount would make the national deficit look like pin-money."
 "In 1887 alone, there were 39,- 500 deaths, l,360,000 injuries and an economic loss of $l,700 ,000, 900. Man gambles with his life and the lives of his fellow man on the streets and highways. Although he may pass three or four serious accidents on a single pleasure trip, he refuses to realize that 1t can happen to him. What happens to the people who don't die in traf- fic accidents?" What happens to those who escaped with in- juries?' That's the phrase the newspapers use. Just three words. The traffic toll is measured in death. The broken and maimed and wrecked and twisted and ruined aren't counted. That's be- cause no satisfactory way has been worked out of counting them accurately. So it's natural that most of us overlook the tragic re- suits of traffic accidents to those who escape with injuries" But what really happens to these people?"
 Lets take look into either of our hospitals in our city. Here we find people who have escaped" in traffic accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Home, Training, Good Example, Priceless Assets

A good home-religious train irg-and good example. Lacking tlsese three blessings, the average child seldom avoids the pitfalls that require intervention by pro- bation authorities, according to the annual report of Juvenile Probation Officer Kathleen Crow ley.
 During the year 1888 the pro- bntion officer handled 4l7 cases here, involving a majority of boys and girls from IA to l5 years of age.
 Concerning the three essentials of proper upbringing. Miss Crow ley says in her report: Pending that halcyon day when all par ents understand their children. 1t becomes the duty of the churches, the schools and club and recrea- tional groups to help to make these youngsters good citizens.
 "Of course there is no substi- ute for a good home where par ents understand the value of re- Il yious training and good example. Lacking this greatest of blessings, the child must gain his knowledge of right and wrong as taught in the Ten Commandments through the church and Sunday school and through the help his teach CTS gave him.
 "If, added to these two institu- tions of church and school, he has something to interest him and someone to be interested in him. he generally works out of his dif- ficultieS,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28

We used to think out loud about that for a few days" said Wales Porter, 95-year old Water- burian, lone surviving local veteran of the Civil War, as he described the battle of Antietam, Sept. 1e, 1862, to a group of high school students who made pilgrimage to his home last Thursday after noon.
 MT. Porter, who was one of the first soldiers to enter burning Richmond, recounted several ad- ventures of his Civil War days and answered many questions put to him by the interested students as they gathered about him in the same room in his home at 14l7 North Main street in which he confronted his father in 1861 and told him he was going to en- list. T was only IT then" said MT. Porter" and my father wouldn't let me enlist. So I went to Hartford to join the Union army, and the next time he heard from me was from Annapolis"
 "Yes, I saw Lincoln several times" MT. Porter said in answer to a question concerning how the soldiers felt about the President. We all felt sure of him. After Richmond was taken. Lincoln came down himself with his boy Tad. The Negroes rushed to him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Anti Injunction Bill, Popular Election Of
 Judges Advocated
Connecticut Federation of Labor Sponsoring Nunler- ous Measures in Present Session of General As- sembIy- Other Units Pledge Aid to Proposals

The Federation has the support of numerous other organizations for some of its proposed legislation. Other of its proposals were in the platforms of the two major parties during the campaign last night.
 Following is the legislation sought by the Connecticut Federation Of Labor:
 CD An Anti-injunction bill.
 (2) Amending any state laws which hold 8 union responsible for the acts of its members or which make it a conspiracy for union members to perform fair and just acts.
 (3) Election of judges to the su- preme, superior and city courts.
 (4 Selection of election candi- dates by direct primaries.
 (5) Broadening of the terms of the Unemployment Compensation Insurance act.
 (6) Approval of the Child Labor amendment.
 CD A state labor relations act
 t8) Amendments of the housing acts, to expedite housing programs in the state.
 (O Prohibiting trade schools from competing with private indus try. ...... :.
 (l0) Bills providing that on all contracts let by the State of Con- necticut workmen shall not work more than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week.
 GID Licensing of contractors doging work for the state.
 (l2) A law forbidding "kick- backs" of wages and making it a criminal offense for employers to fail to pay wages after work is corn- pleted.
 (l3) Regular health examin- ations to those who handle food stuffs.
 (lN Amendments to the Work mems Compensation Act, including one raising the maximum weekly compensation from $21 to $25.
 (1O Changes in the merit sys- tenn law, so that ability and prac- tical knowledge of the job shall count 75 per cent, and other quail ificationS 25 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28

was que CO 'IOcal COnQltlOnS or to reaction against the New Deal.
 Local Conditions
 In most instances, Chairman Far ley has heard that "local condi- tions" might be one of the causes. Superseding this reason, however, is another recited cause for the downfall of the Democrats, in main. last election.
 A prominent Waterbury Demo- crat, who has been in constant communication with the national chairman, wrote out quite num- Der of causes, principal among them a criticism of the state leadership of the party; the "steam-roller" tac- tics of State Chairman J. Francis Smith at the September convention when the ticket was nominated; the makeup of the ticket.
 The letter sent recently from Wa terbury informed Chairman Farley that the vote in Connecticut was not one fraction so much against the New Deal as it was against the leadership of the party in it's sub OIuuldLlOll Ol tllC NSW ICdl III 1to platform and keynote" speech at New London; the subsequent elim- ination of Labor Commissioner Jo- seph M. Tone candidate for the lieutenant-governorship;t the tactics of the leaders in several city mat ters.
 The chairman was informed that the Waterbury vote which saw May or Jasper McLevy, of Bridgeport, Socialist candidate for governor polling several thousand more votes than the successful Republican can- didate, 419 more votes than former Governor Wilbur L. Cross, was the result of Chairman Smiths intru- sion into Waterbury Democratic affairs as well as protest over the elimination. of Tone as a candidate of labor.
 That other factors entered into the Waterbury vote, the national chairman has been aware. But his inquiries made of Waterbury Dem- ocrats out of sympathy with the Smith leadership indicates that the national chairman is seeking the real "lowdown" on the matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
YOUTHS DEATH
 BASIS OF SUIT

First of & series of civil actions against the Cities Service oil Con- pany, based on an explosion of gasoline station February 2, 1938, which caused the deaths of two youths, and injuries to three others, is scheduled to be tried before Judge Frank P. McEvoy and a jury in su- perior court next Tuesday.
 The action is that of Antonio Ci- ano, administrator of the estate of Armand Ciano, against the Cities Service Oil Company. Other litiga- ton filed on behalf of others killed or injured in the explosion includes other co-defendants.
 Damages of $l5,000 are sought in the Ciano claim. Armand Ciano was killed as result of the explosion which rocked and destroyed the gas- oline station at 805 East Main street, February 2, 1888. He died at St. Mary's hospital February g.
 Carelessness and negligence of the defendant company in maintaining 6 defective oil burner near highly inflammable gases and anti-freeze solutions is alleged as the reason for the explosion. The complaint sets up that the conditions constituted a nuisance.
 The firm of Mascolo, Mcknight & Dauch represent the plaintiff with Monagan & Monagan de. lending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
RENEWALS COME IN QUITE SLOW
Present Auto Registra- tions Expire Last Day
 of February

Early renewal of automobile regis. trations was urged today by Mrs. Alice K. Bradley. supervisor of the local bureau of the motor vehicle department. d Present registrations expire February 28, and the new clips bearing the numerals "3e" must be displayed March l.
 To date the applications for re- newals have been slow, but Mrs. Bradley is in anticipation of an immediate surge, as a means of avoiding long lines which will other wise develop at the close of the renewal period.
 The motor vehicle office is open from g a. m. to 4:30 p. m. daily, ex. cept Saturday and Sunday. Closing time on Saturday is noon.
 The new numerals may be dis- played, in cases of renewal only, on or after February 15.
 Licenses do not expire until April 30, and therefore no provision is being made for license renewals at the present time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28

A Bavarian hay wagon party which included group of eight or more won first prize of $25 at the 73d annual masquerade and fancy dress ball of the Concordia singing Society last night in Buckingham hall. The winning group included Mrs. William Lutz, MT. and Mrs. Edward Olesch Owilde Beerbaum, Mrs. Margaret Arndt, Helmut Simon, Peggy Ricci Mrs. Mae Kluttig, Mrs. Fannie Prosl, and Mrs. Fred Bother.
 The grand march led by the officers of the society and their ladies, was a frolicsome, exotic pot-pourri, a jovial League of Ma tions with Chinese mandarins, furnished Ptolomys, ebony Ethi- ops tripping lightly beside slim Dutch maids. Native costumes of many countries contrasted with gleaming white shirt fronts of the convention attire, as the pageant was borne along to the music of Harry Brinkman's orchestra.
 A concert and other entertain ment preceded the grand march. A reception for officers and special guests followed the dancing at he Concordia'S new club rooms.
 The prize of $15 for a group of six was awarded to the Crinoline girls: Lucie Alexander, Nelly AL exander Helen Williamson, Ro- berta Johnston, Evelyn Pastor and Anna Teuber.
 The prize of $5 for group of four went to Four Little Dutch Girls: Elsie Longo, Johanna and Rose Gyuricsko and Gertrude Cronan.
 Mrs. Marie Brady as a Spanish senorita received $5 as the best dressed woman.
 Lester W. Atwood as a dashing Spanish caballero received $5 as the best dressed man.
 Mrs. Olga Fuhrmann, dressed as a man, and Miss Elizabeth Zwei- bel in costumes of Queen Eliza beth's court, received $8 as the best dressed couple.
 Harold Weaver as Mae West re- ceived $3 for being "the most coln- ical woman"
 Louis Boroch, Jr., as ole Col lege was awarded the most com- ical mans, $3.
 ,uidoeS were Lawrence Farrell Charles D. Paterson, William Loring, Eugene T. Oviatt, George J. McDuff. and Raymond French.
 Bernard c. Kluttig was chair man of the arrangements com- mittee assisted by Otto Mouilliett, William Borchardt, Miss Frances Besenbruch and Curt B. Arndt. William Mueskas is president of the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Ladies' Guild Plans
 Public Card Program
Over 100 Members Join New St. Francis Xavier SO=
 ciety Last Night CYO Seniors Rehearse Tomorrow
WASHINGTON HILL

More than 100 women officially became members of the Ladies' Guild of St. Francis Xavier's church last night at a meeting in the par ish hall. The group played cards and enjoyed program of enter tainment and refreshments.
 Plans were made for sectional card party next Friday night. It is also planned to hold Lenten supper at the parish hall.
 Those attending last night, were:
 Miss Margaret Connolly, Mrs. Hil- da Griffen, Miss Catherine Brick, Miss Helen Flavin, Mrs. Beatrice Flavin, Mrs. Margaret Centerbar, Mrs. Rose Reher, Mrs. Josephine Slattery, Mrs. Anna McGrath, Mrs. Margaret Cassidy, Mrs. Teresa Ma hon, Mrs. Mary Dunn, Mrs. Bridget Curtiss, Mrs. Mary O'Donnell, Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick, Miss Mary Gaff- ney, Miss Marguerite Power, Miss Eleanor Kelley, Mrs. Margaret Kelley, Mrs. Grace Kelley, Mrs Marie Mulhall, Mrs. Eva Stokes Mrs. Anna Dillon, Mrs. Christine Pryor, Mrs. Marcella Cusick, Mrs Elizabeth Downey, Mrs. Winifrec Creaven, Mrs. Nellie Hayden, Mrs Katherine Troland, Miss Mae Cor man, Mrs. Kathryn Rochon, Miss Catherine Halpin, Mrs. Agnes Brickley, Mrs. Helen M. Phelan Mrs. Helen Phelan, Mrs. Mary Cow Mrs. Lucy Grady, Mrs. Nora Mo- Grath, Mrs. Josephine Rielly, Miss Bessie Shea, Mrs. Ellen Fitzmaurice Mrs. Elizabeth Scolan, Mrs. Eliza beth Malley, Mrs. Margaret Mur- phy, Mrs. Mary Hogan. Mrs. Mary Donahue. Miss Bessie Delaney, Miss Julia Delaney, Miss Mary Delaney Mrs. Loretta Brick, Mrs. Nora Kel- ley, Mrs. Catherine Ruggles, Mrs Mary Foley, Miss Rose Foley, Mrs Frank Coleman, Mrs. Mary Shelley Mrs. Bee Gladney.
 Mrs. Carolyn Gladney, Mrs Jo- sephine Shea, Mrs. Bee Kinney, Mrs Nellie Fox, Mrs. Bridget Walsh, Mrs Elizabeth Horgan, Mrs. Gertrude Groody, Mrs. Peg Clark, Mrs. Jo- sephine Delaney, Mrs. Mary Pendy Mrs. Sadie OKeefc, Mrs. Eller Downey. Mrs. Helen Shove, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
NOVELTY NUMBERS
 FEATURE DANCE

Novelty numbers were featured at a dance given by Post college stu dents at the college last night. Over 100 persons were present.
 Anthony Pagano was program chairman assisted by Shirley Sena, Alyce Thomas, Polly Wilcox, Emily Fitzpatrick, Virginia Fenton, Anne Skuba, Nancy Whyles, and Betsy Shattatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
COLUMNIST APOLOGIES

Lucius Beebe. noted chronicler of New York's more sophisticated mo- ments, after his first acting chore in Paramount's Cafe Society,"" says: T now take back everything I have said about actors having an easy time. I'm glad I'm able to make a living some other way"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
'Legislatiue Notes

The judiciary committee hear ing Tuesday afternoon on the bill forbidding legislators to hold state administrative or judicial jobs will probably be one of the best attended of the session.
 The country courthouse at Wa terbury is assessed at total of $319,000, according to the biennial financial report of County Com missioners Jacob Walter and Rob- ert Gerrish. The land is valued at $63,23S, the building at S250,- 900 and furnishings at $15,000.
 This valuation would rise if Senator George T. Culhane's bill for enlargement of the courthouse is passed. The bill would authorize a county bond issue of $500, ,000 for the purchase of the necessary land and the erection of the addition to the present structure.
 In addition to the courthouse, another piece of property on Kendrick avenue, owned by the county, is assessed at S2S,800.
 Waterbury's four legislators will be busy at committee hearings. All the committees of which the local Senators and Representatives are members have scheduled hearings for next week.
 The nomination of Layton A. Rose for the post of judge of the town court of Wolc0tt has been forwarded to the judiciary com mittee. No action will be taken on any of the judgeship nominations until the court reform plan has been disposed of.
 Texts of a number of bills sub mitted in blank form by Water bury legislators are expected to be filed next week. Some of the texts, however, will be withheld until the bills are before commit tees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Labor Group Formuates 15-Pont Legislative Program
Defeat Blamed On
 "Local Conditions
Chairman Jim' Farley Studies Post-MOrtem' State
 ments From Connecticut; Waterbury Analysed

National Chairman James A. Farley is getting plenty of mail these days from Connecticut And, by reliable informant the mail contains good for the postmas tergeneral in his poll of "upses of the last election in terms of the Democratic party. I
 For Chairman Farley writing "confidentialy to varE ous prominent Democrats throughout the state is seeking learn whether the vote against the party in November
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
NO MOVIE BONER

Don't think you've caught Joel McCrea in a movie boner" when you see him wearing his guns with their butts turned forward ill Cecil B. DeMille's Union Pacific" The actor, on loan to Paramount from Samuel Goldwyn, is following the lead of Wild Bill Hickok and other two-gun twirlers of the Sixties, which is the period of the picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
RARRYMORE,s ELECTED

The regeneration or a broKen- down scholar through his childrens hero-worship is the basis of RKO Radios The Great Man Votes" John Barrymore heads the cost, with Peter Holden and Virginia Weidler" as his children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Schedule Change

The schedule of games for the second round has been changed from that issued earlier this week. Monday night the Hearts will meet the Props and the Tribes will take on the Welles. The Friday night games will show the Robins against the Hillies and the Gents against St. Ann's. The change was neces- sary because the Props are sponsor ing dinner dance next Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28

Judith O'Keefe, Mrs. Florence Meier, Mrs. Mary Commerford, Miss Mae Mccarthy, Miss Mary Briody, Mrs. Julie Briody, Mrs. Margaret Egan, Mrs. Ellen Healy, Mrs. Helen Law Tor, Mrs. Margaret Kelley, Mrs. Mary Harrington, Mrs. Mary Shea, Mrs. Nora Grady, Miss Catherine Houlihan.
 Mrs. Anna Bowey, Mrs. Ellen Shiel, Mrs. Sadie Carlin, Mrs. Lou ise Curley, Mrs. Sarah Hanley, Mrs. Kathryn Stafstrom, Mrs. Teresa Conway, Mrs. Emma Walsh, Mrs. Mary Earth, Mrs. Susan Brown, Mrs. Kathryn Bergin, Mrs. Christine Klobedanz, Mrs. Catherine Sheehy Mrs. Elizabeth Monaghan, Mrs. Helen McGrath, Mrs. Rose Lynch, Miss Helen Lynch, Mrs. Margaret Park CT. Miss Margaret Dillon, Mrs. Mary O'Neil,, Mrs. Catherine Carroll Mrs. Mary Tehan, Miss Margaret Carroll, Mrs. Deborah Kendrick Mrs. Sophie Lynch.