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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
800 at Program

Over 800 persons attended cere- monies marking Lithuania,s 2ist an- niversary as c republic free from Russian domination at an tnde. pendence day program last night in St. Josephs hall.
 Social and economic program in tho homeland since it became c TO. public was outlined by speakers ad. dressing the capacity audience in their native language. Lithuanian fraternai, social and religious groups united in sponsoring the program.
 Speakers were Anieetas Bimutis, secretary to the Lithuanian gen. erai consul at New York; Rev. John J. Ambot, pastor Of the Holy Trinity church, Hartford; Cieophas Jurgoiionis, editor of Tevyne, New York Lithuanian newspaper; Rev. Joseph Valantie- Jus, pastor Of Dt. Joseph's church; Rev. 4. Edward dradeck and Rev. Benedict dauronskas, local cufs ates. Alexander Aieksis, ehaiFs man Of the arrangements cons mittee, was master Of ceremon. les.
 The program was opened with military airs by the Ct. Josephs Holy Name fife and drum corps directed by John W. Stokes. Voc cal solos were given by Algrid Ulinskas and Marcelie Andfikis. Songs were given by a quartet consisting of Mir. Ulinskas, Al Mafkus, Joseph Coski and Charles Karinauskas. Selections were also civen by the four men and Adele dreblunas, Mary Adomaitis, Joan LtisaA and Miss AndrIkis.
 4 reception for speakers and guests was held later h tho Bank CTS grill. Dancing was held aftW the program.
 Mrs. Lueas EntertaiBs
 Mrs. Joseph Raytkvieh Lucas, Jr., entertained c few friends at her new home ct 22 Lee street. Mrs, Lucas Is . bride Of 6 few months Vf Joseph Lucas, IT,, sales manager Of the Apothecaries Haii Go. Dinner was served before c log fire iii an open fireplace Of their large living room Of their home. The room was dees oFated with fresh flowers ana soft iigi.ts. Those present werei Mrs, Jes ssph itaytkvieh, Mrs, Joseph Lucas, ST., Mrs, Anthony jogas. Mrs. Eds ward Sweeney, Mrs. Andrew Tebin, Mrs William gtekss, Mrs. Joseph Lucas, Jr, Mrs. Matthew colney, Mrs. John 9ehuiginsky and Miss Florence Raytkyich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
BONDS BURNED AT PARTY

Morehouse, Mo. (UP)--The larg- est bond-burning party in Missouri history took place here recently when $l0,995, ,233 in bonds issued by the Little River Drainage District were destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
C.G.C.A. Scrutinized d
 AS Political Faction
Irish Republicans Advised to inquire Into Facts Con- corning Local Group; Rice BOomed for State Police

Runors that the Citizens Good Government Asso- cation of Waterbury may attempt to transfer from non-nartsan to political organization prevailed at reruiar meeting of the Irish Republican Club last night
 where John Mcfugh presided as president Members ot fhe club were advised by the officers to acquant them seves with the true facts concerning the Good Govern rnent Assncaon The advice given specially to those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
Junior Choir

Nellie dalauskas, Helen delbogis Helen dudonis, Anna Januskis John Jenusaitis, Jr., Mary Jonikas Lucy Karinauskas, Helene Karnaus- kas, Lucy Krivinskas, Mary Krun. kievich, Helen Lasdauskas, Joan Lu- sos, Adele Macenas, Agnes Maksi- mavich, Dolores Markus, Adele Mi- kenas, Helen Padaigis, Claire Rog- CTS, Lillian Rogers, Aidona Rudokas Cecilia smolskis, John smotas, Ade. le stadalius, Helen stokna, Jose- phine stokna, Mary strikuiis, Pa. tricia subaeh. Evelyn sugdinis, He- len urkevic, Helen vaitukaitis, He' len Zukauskas.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-26
GREENBMT BOWLING LEAGUE NEWS

GREENBELT BOWLING LEAGUE NEWS
The battle for first place took decidedly
different aspect from that of last week. what wi tn
the perststently dangerous brakes dumping the cardi
nails for three straight games The Cardinals, Incl
denta1ly hit new low, having lost their last six
games In session. On the other hand league
leading Beavers barely managed to hold their lofty
pinnacle by a one-game margin the rejuvenated ALI
gators handing them Inorganic defeat.
The Eagles and Jeeps figured in two games of
usual circumstances. Though the sheet indi ca
ted the Eagles to be the winner Of the second and
third games by a two-pin margin and one-pin
gin respectively, recheck of the handicaps proved
the Jeeps to be the winner of the third gamed tied
for the second game the latter necessi tating
q ro1l-off.
In the remaining games the Bears turned on the
Cobras and defeated them for the odd game However,
despite the inorganic loss, the Cobras managed to
climb into tie with the Cardinals for possession
of third place.
THE STANDINGS TO DATE ARE:
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-26
GREENBELT BOYS CLUB DEFEATS COLONIAL
VILLAGE BOYS CLUB {33 to le)

In the preliminary contest the Greenbelt Boys club
took the floor against the Colonial Village Boys
Club and defeated the Village Boys by the of
SO to 10. Outstanding performances in this game
we're P Dunbar and Provost of Greenbelt, and Heat
we'll and Williams, of Colonial Village. The score
at half time 2l-l2 in favor of the Greenbelt
basketeers.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-26

High team sets--Beavers, 1873: Drakes 1896 cobras
1917.
High team ganes--Beavers, 564 brakes, 544; cobras
$50.
High individual averages---Temple (Beavers) l14-A
DeJager (Drakes) lo4-l7; MacEwen.
(Beavers), lO3-16.
High individual set----4eel (Drakes), 1897; Temple
(Beavers) 1888; DeJager (Drakes) 354.
High individual games--MacEwen (Beavers), l42
(Drakes), 138; Meek (Drakes) , Cain
(Cobras) 136.
High individual strikesHemple (Beavers), 21 Brown
(Drazes), 90; MacEwen (Beavers), Is.
High indivi dual sparesTemple (Beavers) l22; DeJag-
(Drakes) "a; MacEwen (Beavers)84.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
DAIRYMAN SUING
 CITY FOR $lO,OOO
Alleges Permanent Injuries in Fall on Baldwin St.
 Last January

Sebastian Rodrigues of this city, dairyman, this morning named the City of Waterbury defendant in a $10,000 damage suit filed in SUD- erior court, for injuries alleged to have been sustained when he fell on an ice-covered road at the corner of Baldwin and Mill streets January IT, 1889.
 The plaintiff represented by Att torney Yale Matzkin. claims that while walking across the street he stumbled and fell on two irregular holes in the road which were cov- cred with snow and ice and suffered contusions and abrasions over all parts of his body.
 He alleges deformity and total disability in the use of his left arm and claims his left shoulder droops and may be permanent in nature. He charges the defendant with being negligent and careless while he was always in the exercise of due care.
 Edward s. Andrews of Prospect this morning filed an appeal from the appraisal of damages by State Highway Commissioner William J. Cox asking the court to reappraise the damages on some property ;n Prospect. Commissioner Cox ap- praised as damages to Andrews fol all the lands taken for drainage right of way at $955 which the plaintiff alleges are inadequate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
EASTER SEAL SALE
 EXCEEDS $2O,OOO
State Responds Generous
 ly to Appeal to Aid Crip- pied Children

Total of the statewide Easter seal sale recently conducted by the Con- necticut Society for Crippled Chil- dren was announced as over $19,OOO at meeting held at Newington Home Wednesday. With several towns still to be heard from, it is expected that the final amount will exceed the campaign goal of $2O,- 900, which is approximately $4,OOO more than was raised a year ago.
 Col D. Gordon Hunter, president of the Connecticut society expressed his appreciation to committee work CTS in all parts of the state, and to the people of Connecticut for this evidence of their increasing inter- est in the welfare of the physically handicapped. MT. Hunter stated that the additional funds will be put to work immediately to expand the society's program of treatment, edu- cation, and occupational training of the handicapped.
 During the past year the society has provided over $4,OOO worth of braces, wheel chairs and other or thopedic applicances to needy chil- dren and young adults. Also, un- der the direction of the society a school of occupational therapy has been started in Bridgeport. There are now twenty-three stu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
Auxiliary
Auxiliary MANY WOMEN ON JURY LIST HERE
Aldermanic Committee Has Prepared Names for Jury
 County Commissioners

The Waterbury jury list was com- pleted today by committee of the board of aldermen and will be sub mitted to the jury commissioners of the county, who must receive it by June l. The list of 192 persons contains the names of the largest number of women in local history.
 In charge of drawing up the list were Aldermen Frank x. Bergen and Burton Walker and City Clerk John Fitzmaurice. Names were sug- gested by members of the board of aldermen, and others making rec concentrations were the Waterbury League of Women Voters and the Women's Democratic club.
 From the 192 names submitted from this city, the jury commission CTS will select 96 who will be eligible for jury service in New Ha- ven county.
 The preparation of the list this year by the committee was a diff ferent procedure from that follow ed in the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
Dog Bites Result In
 $6,500 Civil Action
Joseph Copes Sues Owner of Great Dane, Richardson
 Bronson-LOuis Rieger Asks $5,OOO

with varicoSe veins and that the dogs attack caused injuries of more than usual severity.
 Vincenzo and Josephine Perriello this morning withdrew their suit for $50 damages against Marie Dello Russo. The litigation was based on a $1,000 note the plaintiffs lent the defendant June l of last year.
 Harold Kazanjian of Naugatuck asks $350 damages from Casimer Chryzanowski of Naugatuck in a civil suit filed this morning. The plaintiff alleges that two months ago the defendant threw stones at his auto, breaking windows and damaging the body, the extent of which cost him $214.55 to repair. He also alleges that he lost on the use Of the car for some time while re- pairs were being made which af- fected his business.
 The Town of Watertown seeks a foreclosure of liens and possession of the property in question in Wa tertown, in a suit filed this morning against Frank and Bertha Sedlick of Watertown and Otis c. Cowles. The defendants own the lots in Water town.
 Damages of $2,0OO are asked by Vncenzo zarrelli of this city against Sal Cocchiola of this city. The plaintiff claims that on August 2, 1888, he sued the defendant for damages for islander and judgment was rendered against the defend- judgment has not been paid.
 The same plaintiff also asks $25O damages from MT. and Mrs. John B. Calca whom he claims owes him $250 for rent of a tenement which he demanded but has never received
 $5,000 damages are sought by Louis Reiger, doing business as the Army and Navy Store, against Marks Army and Navy Stores, Inc. The plaintiff also asks that the defend ant he forever enjoined from using the words Army and Navy Store in connection with business in this city in competition to his.
 Allkey G. Kaufman of Rush County of Monroe in the State of New York, asks immediate pay ment of $304.75 from Albert T. Kaufman of Naugatuck, alleging that the defendant failed to fulfill a decree of November 1, 1885, in New Jersey, that he pay $75 a month to her. She alleges some times he paid $40 monthly and othertimes $50 monthly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
JUNIOR RED CROSS HOLDS CONFERENCE
Principals, Teachers At= tending Meeting in Hart=
 ford Today, Tomorrow

Principals and teachers of Water bury schools will attend a Connecti- cut Junior Red Cross conference to- morrow at the Bulkley high school in Hartford. Juniors from four local grammar schools will also attend, and show an exhibition of their work.
 w. s. Gard, director of Junior Red Cross, and Miss Mary Concan- non, assistant director, will be pres ent from national headquarters, Washington, D. c. Miss Jane Dar- gan, chairman Junior Red Cross, Hartford chapter, will preside.
 Delegates from Waterbury will in- clude: Miss Anna E. Pagan, chair man Junior ARC and principal Slo- cum school; Ralph Darlington, principal, Bunker Hill school; Miss Lura M. Stanton, principal, Welton school; Miss Loretta Fitzpatrick, principal. Woodrow Wilson school i; Miss Anna B. Skehan, principal, Mulcahy school; Miss Candida Mag zarella, Slocum school, teacher; Mrs. Ralph w. Darlington, chairman, volunteer service, Waterbury chap ter; Mrs. Edith E. Ladd, executive secretary.
 Juniors from the following schools will also attend: Aida Mae Holmes, Ernestine Steward, Henry Sabin Chase school; Joan DeBischop, Mar garet Bergin, Anderson school; Fred Dauch, Ray Wedge, Bunker Hill school; Geraldine Carosella, Rose Sette, Jennie Coviella, Paul Miller, Philip Becker, Slocum school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
Jewish War Veterans In State Convention at Hartfors
JUDGE DECIDES FOR DEFENDANT
Local Italian Society tG
 Recover Costs in S2,5OO Action

Judgment for the defendant te recover costs from the plaintiff was handed down in superior court this morning by Judge Kenneth Wynne in the $2,500 civil action of Antonio Iannitto of this city against the Societa Montaganese DiMutuo Soc- corso which was heard earlier this week, At that time decision in the case was reserved.
 MT. Iannitto, in addition to tho damages, asked that his member- ship in the defendant society which had been cancelled be restored in addition to full membership privi- leges.
 The International Silver Com pany this morning filed civil ac- tion against the Mint Clark ct al, asking that superior court hear the several claims and determine the rights of the parties and render judgment and settle title to premises on five parcels of land located about mile and quarter easterly from 1 the Public Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
PENSIONS FOR | CITY EMPLOYES
Finance Board Is Notified of Three Retirements;
 Must Obtain Funds

The city retirement commission notified the board of finance yester- day that it has granted the apph- cations of three school department employees for retirement on pension.
 Joseph McGrail, school janitor, is to receive pension of $1,011 year. Louis Courtemanche, janitor, is to receive a pension of $1,063 annually. Miss Winifred A. Wood, school clerk is to receive pension of $l,025 an- nually.
 City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice told the board that Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of schools, that funds were available for the McGrail and Conference.-The pen- sions, but that funds would have to be secured for Miss Woods pension
 Miss Woods pension is effective as of March IA, the day that Gov- ernor Raymond E. Baldwin signed a legislative act granting her 8 pen sion. She retired last year after serving 19 years as a teacher in the public schools and 25 years as a school secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
FIFTEEN DRIVERS
 GIVEN HEARINGS
Accused Operators Ques- toned By Deputy COm-
 missioner Here

Kenneth French, of T Fleet street, convicted of reckless driving Dec. IT, 1887, received permission to take tests for a new license when his case was heard before Deputy Com missioner Francis w. Hogan of the motor vehicle department in city court yesterday. French was one of 15 drivers who appeared for hear ings.
 The disposition of the other cases, six of which regarded Waterburians, follows:
 Bernard J. Blazys, Watertown, convicted of driving a motor ve- hicle with improper markers Sep tember 1, 1897, allowed to take a test for new license.
 Frank J. Bonville, 9 Meadow street, convicted of operating un- der the influence of liquor April 16, 1887, given reinstatement slip to take a test for a new license.
 Kathleen M. Lamb, Sharon, con- victed of driving an unregistered car March Is, given reinstatement.
 Frank Domingos Antunes, Il Union street, convicted of reckless driving March 25, license to be re- stored when a certificate of insur- ance is on file.
 Edward M. Urashka, 16 Hoadley street; Naugatuck, convicted of speeding Oct. 27, 1927, given permis- sion to take tests for license.
 Philin Salim Francis. Canaan. convicted of speeding Jan. 5, un- limited license restored.
 Joseph Shaia, 32 East Elm street, Torrington, convicted of speeding Ocboter 27, 1887, allowed to take test for new license.
 Francis s. King, 159 Rubber ave- nue, Naugatuck, convicted of speed ing April l, 1888, allowed to take new test.
 Bronslow Konavage, "A Curiiss street, Naugatuck, convicted of reckless driving April T, 1887, al- lowed to take test for new license.
 Lawrence Abare, North Cole brook, convicted of operating with out a license and without owners permission March 20, 1897, allowed to take test for new license. George Creamy, arrested for over- loading last month, given warning.
 Domenic Rinaldi, 223 Platt street convicted of operating under sus- pension Sept. 3, 1888, was told his case will be taken up with the con- missioner.
 Joseph Perrier, 473 West Main street, convicted of operating under the influence of liquor Dec. 24, 1886, will have his case considered further if he can obtain insurance. Andrew J. Thayer, 59 Ludlow street, convicted of driving under the influence of liquor Oct. 25, 1887, financial case closed and allowed to take test for new licenses. AN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
AMERICA LOSES
 IN BRITISH GOLF

Hoylake, Eng, May 26.-CUP)-- Americas last hope of winning the British amateur golf championship vanished today when Bill Holt, Jr., of Syracuse, N. Y, was eliminated, 3 and 1, by Alex Kyle, veteran Scotsman, in the semi-f1nal round.
 All other Americans already had fallen by the wayside and the Brit ish empire was certain to regain the championship which Charlie Yates of Atlanta carried across the ocean last year.
 Tomorrow, over 36 holes, Kyle plays Antohny Duncan, a Welshman who gained the finals with 3 and 2 victory over Charlie Stowe. Dun- can eliminated Dick Chapman ot Greenwich, Conn.,, 5 and 3, this morning. Chapman beat Yates ir the third round earlier in the week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
David Fannick Post,
 Auxiliary Largely
 Represented Today
Important Business Subjects; To Stage Tableaux as Feature of Sunday Morning Session

nick has supervised the production of tableau; which will be staged at Il g. m. Sunday at the Hotel Bond A description of the tableau will be given over Station WTIC.
 Local members of convention committees are as follows: Attorney Morris Robin, legislation; Attorney Harold Green, constitutional amend ments; Dr. Louis Weinberg, resolu- tions; Morris Shapiro, rules; Will liam Schneer, rehabilitation; Abe Litsky, registration; Samuel Lipetz boycott; Rudolph Hennick, publicity radio and distinguished guests; Is- rael Helfand, testimonial awards; Joseph Yanowsky, civic and commu- nity welfare; Commander Israel Greenblatt and William Schneer, in- ternal organization; Commander Greenblattprogram; M. Shapiro en- tertainment; Jack Rutman and MT Yanowsky, credentials; MT. Rutman memorial; Charles Rosengarten Americanism; Dr. Weinber, Sons oi J. w. V.
 Local members of auxiliary com- mittees include: Mrs. Minnie Green blatt, Mrs. Lillyan Reiner and Mrs Besse Block, executive board; Mrs Mollie Fidler, auditing; Mrs. Green blatt, membership; Mrs. Reiner and Mrs. Greenblatt, constitution and bylaws; Mrs. Fidler, credentials; Mrs. Mary Wilenchik and Mrs Greenblatt, memorial services.
 Delegates
 Post delegates are: MT. Hennick Abraham Baltim, MT. Shapiro, At torney Robin, Morris Helfand, MT Rutman, Mir. Yanowsky, Moe Rosen- field, MT. Lipetz, MT. Litsky, MT Rosengarten, Joseph Reiner, Louis Stohl, MT. Schneer and Dr. Vein berg.
 Post alternates are: Naedyman David Dember, Louis Leberman Sampson Siegal, Israel Goldman Morris Grabow, George Karnofsky Robert Grace, Harold Green, Sam- uel Glickman, Robert Glickrnan Saul Rhodes, Solly Friedman, Ben- jamin Ross and Edward Goldberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

Members of David Fannick post and auxiliary figure prominently in the annual state department con- vention of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, which opened today at the Hotel Bond, Hartford The convention will continue through Sunday.
 waterburians are members of many important convention commit tees, and large delegation repre- sents the post and auxiliary at the state gathering.
 Culhane Guest
 Senator George T. Culhane of Wa terhury is one of the invited guests at the convention. Rabbi William P Greenfield. of this, city will be one of the principal speakers at the con- vention banquet Sunday night. The banquet program will be broadcast over Station WDRC.
 Past Commander Rudolph Hen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

Joseph Copes of Watertown asks $6,50O damages from Richardson Bronson of Watertown, ct al, in g civil action filed in common pleas court this morning for alleged in- juries sustained when he was bitten last June by a large great Dane owned by the defendants.
 The plaintiff complains that the defendants failed to keep the animal muzzled and that while on the prem iSeS of the defendants was attacked and severely bitten in the leg. The plaintiff claims he was suffering
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
|SODALITY PLANS
 BROWNING SUNDAY

The Children of Mary of St. Lucy's parish will hold their annual coronation. ceremony of the Blessed Virgin on Sunday, May 28th, at 400 p. m. at the church.
 President Louise Mazzaferro will be queen of the observance, while her aides will include Miss Elsie Per- illo, vice president and Miss Jennie Mancini, secretary. Others assisting in the procession will be: Evelyn Carpinella, crown bearer; Richard Giacin, Jr., medal bearer; and Miss Catherine Petruzzi, banner bearer. An address will be given by Rev Joseph F. Donnelly, which will be followed by benediction and finally the receSSional.
 All are cordially invited to attend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
Supervisor

Miss Grace White, supervisor of public welfare, headed local delegation to New Haven last night to attend a meeting of the Public Welfare Association of Con- necticut. Plans were made for a state meeting to be held next week at the Pease House, Saybrook.
 Heading the list of speakers at the state meeting will be Miss Catherine Griffith of the Hartford office of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service. Her esubject will be Professional Study in Connecti- cut"
 Accompanying Miss White to the New Haven meeting last night were Mrs. Mary Doyle Camp, and Misses Rita COrden, Alice Moore and Mary Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
ONE SUFFOCATED
 IN BOSTON FIRE

Boston, May 26-UP)-Trapped by flames in his third floor room, Wilbert E. Harrington, Jr., 31, was suffocated today and three other persons were rescued as fire swept the third and fourth floors of a Back Bay lodging house. Six other per- sons fled.
 Harold Pethrick, occupant of a secondfoor apartment, awakened his wife Florence and daughter Ann, Il, and then rousted other occupants.
 He found Miss Madeline Kent, B, Miss Hilda Driscoll, 25 and Miss Karen Erickson, 26, in flaming rooms on the two top floors and led them through smoke-filled corridors to safety.
 Farrington's body was found on the floor between the bed and win- dow opening onto a fire escape. - Bremen donned gas-masks to fight the fire,. believed set by care- lessly tossed cigarette. Loss was es- timated at $2500
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
LATE REALTY NOTES
Mortgage Deed

Mortgage Deed
 D0menic Rosa to the Water bury Savings Bank.
 Quit Claim Deed
 Shell Union Oil Corp. to Shell Oil Co.,, property on North Main, South Main and East Main streets; property alongside land of the New Haven railroad and the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 Lease
 Gabriel and Isabella Costan- tini, property at Watertown and Bunker Hill avenues for a period of five years, at S130 monthly. A time table for each man draw. ing dole so he will not need tt wait in line has been made by the Labor Exchange in Torne, England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
HARRY JAMES AT
 NEW HAVEN ARENA

Harry James, Worlds Number l Trumpeter," and his orchestra will appear at the New Haven Arena on Sunday afternoon and evening in the Battle of the Trumpeters" with Lou Armstrong and his band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

Although it has developed only 150,000 acres of oil producing land, Venezuela has potential oil area of 30,0O000 acres. experts declare.