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Evening star., 1939-03-30
Gen. francois Police
Round Up Thousands
OF Republicans
Campaign Is Prelude to
Gigantic Task Of
Reconstruction

BACKGROUND
Madrid fel, to Spanish Na-
ttonalists, led by Generalissimo
Francisco Franco, Tuesday and
ciutl 1Udr came to end yesterday
1Dhen Francois authorities took
ouer all the provincial capitals in
the quarter OF Spain which still is
Republican. Republican National
Defense Council tried for month
to bring peace to Spain.
By the Associated Press.
MADRID. March 30.-Spanish
Nationalists, with all 50 provinces OF
Spain under their guns today, faced
long struggle to reconstruct the
country torn by 80 months of savage
civil war
Generalissimo Frances military
police rounded up thousands of Re-
publicans for classification and
perhaps trial as prelude to the
great social task.
Gen. Espinosa de los Monteros
gave the military courts jurisdiction
in crimes committed during the civil
war and declared a technical state
OF war tin effect, martial law until
Madrid is restored to normal life.
Proclamations posted throughout
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
No Meal Too Big For Me Now,"
 Declares Waterbury Citizen

Leonard street resident says be- fore taking Vendol even light foods upset his stomach causing gas, sOur- ness and other troubles.
 The most grateful people, and those who praise Vendol the high est, are those men and women who hadn't been enjoying their meals be- cause they couldn't eat without suf- fering later. This was the experience of MT. Anthony Famiglietti. popular resident of l93 s. Leonard St., Wa terbury, who gave the following &C., count of his experience with vendol:
 ''For years bad case of constipa- ton forced me, to take a laxative every night, and even at that my bowel action was never really thor ough. Here of late this made my di- gestion really go back on me. Re- gardless of how careful I was in the selection of my foods. was bound to suffer with indigestion, sourness, srlothering gas. acid rislngs, q lump in my throat and awful cramps. Certain foods just upset me terribly.
 ssFrom the way vendol helped me, 1t seemed 1t was made especially for my troubles and soon brought re- lief from constipation, then got the most wonderful relief I've known in a long time from the other troubles. +i
 sNo meal seems too big for me now. yet I never have sour stomach gas. cramps or bloating. My nerves eased down 90 that my sleep. is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Better Medical Care for Needy Advocated
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage intentions have been filed at the ofiice of tho town clerk.
 Walter OstruwskL 100 Wood street, and Helen BandurslZ, IS Wood street.
 Peter TartaIgia, 4e6 Hamilton avenue, and Rose Spada, 45 Bond street.
 John TrentaIange, New Britain, and Elizabeth A. Santoro, 24 Bond street.
 Albert CiasulIo, 2e Bond street, and Giovanna Moncini, 95 Giles street.
 Harry c. Heaton, New York city, and Fritsa H. Miller, 2271 East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
MINSTREL TROUPE
 WILL BE IGNORED
St. Thomas Entertainers to Be Given Dinner By
 Priests Thursday

A class of 200 children will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Thomas church Wednesday afternoon at 4:3O. Officiating will be Most Reverend Francis J.. lief, re- tired bishop of Concordia, Kansas, who now resides in this city.
 Bishop lief will act for Most Rev. erend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford, who is ill. Members of the parish will act as sponsors for the children receiving the sacra- ment. .~
 The priests of the parish will en- certain the minstrel troupe at a dinner Thursday night at the church hall. The troupe, composed largely of members of the Children of Mary sodality, presented a successful re- vue, Girls in White, several times recently. Clifford J. McHale Is the director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
DE ENTISTS TO
 ATTEND REUNION
U. of Maryland Dental School Will Be 100
 Years Old in 40

From CiiAaa, Italy, Spain, Ger many, France, England and various parts of Europe and America many prominent successful doctors of dentad surgery will rejoin the scene of their schooldays. On March IS, 1940, the University of Maryland, which incidentally was the first school of dentistry ever to be es- tablished throughout the world, will observe its Tooth birthday.
 Dr. Richard Confrancesco, who re- gently returned from a visit to the university, stated that in talk with the dean of the school the latter re- lated many have signified they would put in their appearance for the cele- bration.
 Also on that date, falls the day of class reunion when former school mates will rejoin and clasp hands and renew pleasant memories of cutting capers on the campus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
NEW CORONER MAY BE CHOSEN TODAY
William M. Hennessy Ex= pected to Be Named at
 Hartford Meeting

Acting Coroner William B. Hen- messy is expected to be named cor oner today at the annual meeting of the judges of the superior court in Hartford. Judicial appointments, in- cluding states attorney, assistant states attorneys, public defenders, court clerks and messengers will al- so be made.
 The meeting will start at II a. m, with Chief Justice William M. Malt bic presiding. No changes are ex- pected to be made in the present local set-up.
 MT. Hennessy will undoubtedly be named to succeed the late Coroner John T. Monzani. MT. Hennessy will select deputy.
 States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald and his assistant, Walter w. Smyth, will be reappointed for two year terms. Clerk George H. Free man will be reappointed for a one- year term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

ings today brought to a close three day conventions by both mems and women's organizations. Rev. Peter Cuny sang the high mass of re- quiem this morning.
 Charles Wollschlager of Water bury was reelected president of the mems group during the convention, officers of the women's organiza- ton hold over until next year.
 The convention program included business meetings and entertain ment Saturday; church services meetings and the convention din- ner yesterday; and the memorial exercises today.
 SOcialized Medicine
 Socialized medicine was described by Dr. Edward A. Herr, of this city, in an address at the dinner at Con- cordia hall yesterday afternoon. He declared that the Wagner health bill has flaws which must be re- paired, and said that doctors are agreed that some means should be adopted to provide better medical care for the needy.
 Other speakers at the dinner were Dr. Sabina Hart Connolly, of New Haven; William H. Siefen, of New Haven, president of the National Catholic Central Verein; and Mrs. Mary Filser Lohr, of New York, president of the National Catholic Women's union.
 Rev. Aloysius Spielman, M. S., of La Salette college, Hartford, de- livered the sermon at a solemn mass at St. Cecilia's church yesterday morning. Rev. Peter Cuny, pastor, was the celebrant.
 Most Reverend Francis J. lief, bishop emeritus of Concordia, Kan sas, addressed the two groups of delegates at meeting yesterday morning.
 During the convention, both or- ganizationS adopted resolutions fa- voring broad programs of Catholic action. The women voted to organ ize Catholic Action study clubs about the state.
 Committee Appointments at the conventions were made as follows: Mission exhibit, Mrs. Leopoldine Merkle, of Waterbury, chairman; Miss Edith Wollschlager, Meriden; Mrs. Rose Dubeal, Wallingford; Mrs Florence Reinhard, New Britain; Mrs. Anna Wintz, Torrington; Mrs. Eva Arneth, New Britain; Mrs. Will liam Clancy, Bridgeport; thanks, Mrs. Lena Walters, Waterbury, chairman; Mrs. Anna HesSe, Hart ford; Miss Eugenia Burger, New Haven; Miss Helen Dobbeck, Meri- den; Mrs. Gertrude Wollschlager Waterbury.
 Committee Aides Brooch, Mrs. George Washburn Bridgeport, chairman; Mrs. M. Net ting, Torrington; Mrs. M. Petroski New Haven: telegram, Miss Carrie Scholz, Hartford, and Mrs. Theresa Finance, New Britain; recommen- dations, Mrs. Elizabeth Semran Meriden, chairman; Mrs. Elizabeth Payden, Wallingford; Mrs. Louise Neerendorf, Hartford; Miss Gather
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Dr. Edward A. Herr
 Makes Statement At.
 Convention Banquet
National Catholic Central Verein Three Days Farley Brought to Successful Climax Here Today; Memo-
 rial Mass Celebrated By Father Cnny

inc Becker, Hartford: Mrs. M. Schliecher, New Britain; Mrs. o. Schott, Torrington; Mrs. Frances Rueckholdt. New Haven; Mrs. Don- Selbert, Waterbury; bulletin, Mrs. J. McCathron, Bridgeport, chair man Miss Lena Meyers, Torrington, and Mrs. Robert Cuny, New Haven.
 Resolutions, Miss Emile Zernetz, New Haven, chairman; Miss Mary Uttenweiler, Hartford; Mrs. Anna Perkins, Wallingford; Mrs. Eliza beth Demo, Meriden; Miss Barbara Craft, Waterbury; Miss Mary Pell- an, Torrington; Mrs. Mary Frank, New Britain: Mrs. c. Quaka, Bridgeport; Mrs. Gertrude Vest phal, New Haven; auditing, Mrs. Martin Kelconke, Bridgeport, chair man; Mrs. Anna Batel, Wallingford and Mrs. Winnie Lumpp, New Bri- tain.
 Fr. Cuny, pastor of St. Cecilia's church, is honorary chairman of the arrangements committee. Com mittee officers are: MT. Frey and Mrs. Catherine Hermann, co-chair- man; Mrs. Gertrude s. Wollschla- ger, secretary, and Miss Barbara Craft. treasurer, all of Waterbury, Mrs. Wollschlager is also chairman Of the publicity committee and di- rector of St. Cecilia's drill team which gave an exhibition.
 Chairmen of other committees follow: Badges, Joseph Gerard and Miss Craft; program, Mrs. Woll- schlager; entertainment, Mrs. Jo- sephine Craft; check room, Mrs, Theresa Pelzer; supper, Mrs. Eliza beth Formes; housing MT. Frey and Mrs. Hermann; hall, MT. Frey and Ernest Mueller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
CRAFT PROGRAM
 FOR GIRL SCOUTS
Summer Work Outlined; ;; Mrs. David Whitney
 to Direct

A summer program affording Girl Scouts who remain in Waterbury an opportunity of participating in craft work will be conducted at the Girl Scout office every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:3O from July 6 to Aug. 31 under the direc- tion of Mrs. David Whitney. Cost of materials will be the only fee connected with the activity.
 Other opportunities for summer work include trips to various places in Waterbury under the direction of Mrs. Donald Post; and first aid class from July II to Aug. 29 direct ed by Mrs. Albert Herman on Tues day mornings from 9:30 to 11:30.
 Registrations for these activities must be made at the Girl Scout of- flee before June 15. Limited space for arts, crafts, and first aid will restrict the number of girls to 25, while only 30 girls will be able to go on any one trip.
 Members of the program con- mittee sponsoring these new activi- ties in Waterbury are: Mrs. Albert Hermann, chairman; Mrs. C.. H. Neuswanger, Mrs. David Whitney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
FURNITURE FIRM SPONSORING SALE
Beacon Co. Celebrating Anniversary Most
 Fittingly

The Beacon Furniture company on North Main street started in business just a year ago and at the present time the officials ofthe firm are celebrating their first birthday by holding an anniversary sale which is now underway.
 The company features everything Tn the line of modern furniture and other household necessities.
 During its year in business the company has built up successful clientel due to 8 very great extent to the high quality merchandise which the company features.
 Prices on the entire stock of mer- chandise have been reduced for the anniversary sale.
 Samuel Levin, president of the firm, said today the sale IS meeting with considerable success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
BOTTLES OF LIQUOR
 MISSING IN TAVERN

Three bottles of liquor were stolen and a cigarette machine was pili- fered at tavern at the corner of Roseland and Pennington avenue during the night, according to In- spector Joseph Stevens of the de- tective bureau.
 Inspector Stevens said the cigar cite machine was broken and footed in the cellar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of the build ing inspector:
 Mrs. Emma Knickerbocker, to erect addition at 25 Academy ave- nue, $150.
 RaOul Bouffard, to erect garage at 29 Bouffard avenue, $500.
 Mrs. Teresa Smith, to erect garage at 1870 Thomaston avenue, $20O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
CROSS TO ATTEND
 COLUMBIA SOCIAL
Democratic WOmen's Club Plan Garden Party
 Saturday

Former Governor Wilbur L. Cross and Mrs. Claire Canister, assistant treasurer of the United States will be honored guests at garden party of the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women's clubs, Satur- day, at the home of Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch, Columbia.
 Mrs. Banister is the sister of Senator Carter Glass. She is assist ant to Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau.
 Approximately 500 are expected to attend the reunion garden party at "Noxid", Mrs. Welch's home. A delegation from Waterbury will be headed by Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, president of the New Haven county group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

Closing sessions of the annual conventions of the Connecticut branch, National Catholic Central Verein, and the Connecticut divi- sion, National Catholic Womens union, were held this morning fol- lowing a memorial mass at St. Ce- elias church for deceased mem- berseof both organizations. Meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

restful and I feel better than in a long time. Vendol was good to me and I feel sure 1t will help every one suffering like did.
 Give this great Root, Herb and Alkaline medicine . chance to help you, too. Visit Apothecaries Hall Go, 63 Bank St., and let them explain all about lt. Vendol is also sold and highly recommended by the follow Ing druggists in nearby towns: kickman's Drug Store, 2 No. Main St., Bristol; The spooner Drug Co, oakyIiIe; Naugatuck Drug and Don- ovan's Pharmacy in Naugatuck; and Lemmon Pharmacy in Thomaston,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
VIA WATERBURY
 BUS IN ACCIDENT
Special to The Democrat)

Bristol, June 5-A New England Transportation Company bus, bound for Waterbury, was hit broadside here yesterday by a vehicle operated by William LaBell of Maple avenue, Wolcott.
 Several passengers and the driver, Clifford Beechinor of Torrington, escaped injury. Damage to the bus amounted to about $15 and to the car, $200, according to Patrolman William Leishman, who investigated. The crash was caused by a skid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
CAPTAIN WILTON
 STILL IN HOSPITAL

Fire Captain Thomas Welton, of the Town Plot station, was reported in flair" condition today at the Wa terbury hospital where he was ad- mitted May 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

It is estimated that the ratio of used cars bought by farm families as compared to the purchase of new cars is two to one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

Mrs. Donald Post, Mrs. F. Newbury Mrs. Hugo Lang, Mrs. William Tobin, Mrs. J. H. Green, Mrs. Glen Sweet, Mrs. Bessie Crane and Mrs. Wallace Lamson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

Anna May W0ngis romance with Ronald H. Pugsley in London isn't oil. His prominent tribe (Duke of Sutherland is the three) objected to the Oriental British blending and shipped him to Hawaii, where Anna arrived May 10. The Jesse Epaulding 3rds are getting a legal separation, but will have it Re- notarized in a year. Whats the point? Paul Richards married Ruth Perlroth at New Haven last week Byooick is spending over IS mill" in their plant rehabilita- ton for <. their 194O models <. :. Business is bad, huh? The Rockefellers own or have negotiated for all the property in Rockefeller City between 9th and 9th Avenues from 48th to Sand Street The only site they haven't purchased yet, is Jack and Cholly's "21," which won't get outta the way Until. that is, they are shoved-and whatll you bet?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

for the business man. The court held that they were employees, not partners, and non-union picketing was legal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

MiIwaukee's pred0minantly Ger man population gave Fritz Kuhn tout on baiD the iciest reception he has yet received. They took away Camp Hindenburg and turned it into the Carl Schurz Club, named after the noted American German i. The Milwaukee American Ger mans forced Kuhn (the German American) miles out of town for his rally
 The Yehudi Menuhin's blessed adventure is four months hence. They're at Banf .. Regina Crewe has given up her Journal-American cinema items to nurse her beloved groom, Herbert Cruickshank, back to health !. The reports first pub lished in Detroit magazine that La Pasionaria, the Loyalist's s.in- spiration," was holding secret meets in New York with Bella Kun, the anarchist, are comical. Insiders know that Bella faced a Soviet firing squad two years ago for being Trotskyite There is a buzz that almost 80 per cent of the U. s. Army is composed of Russians and Poles! The London Times will be gold on New York streets June 10, King and Queen Day here. A special edition is being readied :. Charlie Mccarthy is to get new mama. She is Kay St. Germain, the canary on Cantor's program.
 Brenda Frazier, Jean Harrington and others witnessed heluva brawl at Jerry Groesbach, II, cock tail poddy. Mabel Bolps son won a shattered wrist and Bob Nicholas got black orb defending Jeans honor when drunk made "a pass" <. Nora Dawes, heiress to the Montreal beer millions, is a hostess at Bonwitz- Teller Archbishop Spellman's first convert since his elevation was columnist Broun at the Cathedral Friday. .. It's a lad for the. J. Knox Cowperthwaites Victoria Brady of much wealth and social rating. At Drs. Hosp |. Elizabeth Ann Tucker, director of CBS short-wave operations, and K. Gillette Bird, of the Stock Ex- change, were united Saturday |. PeeyOoey PelIey's palooka periodical which is being inspected" by the G-men, tries to smear J. Edgar Hoover like this: "To which lady in Hollywood did G-Man Hoover give diamond-studded machine gun?" ... The lady, you dopes, is Shirley Temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

The New York Court of Appeals handed down g 4 to 2 decision on Friday, not reported any place that our orbs penetrate. It delivered
 a strong blow to anti Unionism, when it was held that after busi- ness man incorporates, he has to take all the disadvantages" as we'll as benefits of corporate structure. In this case relatives were working
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Walter WinacIaeIl
On BrOadze,ay
MAN ABOUT TOWN

Mark RseIstered, Copyright 1888 Daily Mirror Inc
Evening star., 1939-01-22
Nagurski Comes Back
To Take Mat Shot
Al Golden Terror

Bronko Nagurski, who has yielded
his portion of the world graphing
championship to Jim Londos, re-
turns to Turner's Arena Thursday
night to tangle with the latest
snarling sensation of the groan and
grimace industry, the Golden Ter
ror.
A former all-America football
player at Minnesota who was grad
uated to the Chicago Bears to be-
come an outstanding professional
performer, Nagurski deserted the
gridiron for graphing and has be-
come one of the most popular twist
ers in the game.
Terror Is Seven time Victor.
The Terror, known to his mother
and in court as Robert Wheatley,
recently was involved in q damage
suit here for accidentally inflicting
injuries on woman patron, but
was cleared when insufficient evi-
dence was presented.
Wheatley has been disturbing
arena customers and furniture for
some weeks now. winning seven of
eight matches here He has lost
only to Joe Savoldi through the me-
dlum OF disqualification and usually
Is pretty nasty fellow.
Nagurski Scored Here.
Nagursgi's last appearance in this
sector in November saw him pin
Savoldi. In December Bronko re-
llnquished his claim to the crown to
Londos in a match at PHILADELPHIA
and Londos now has recaptured
nearly all of the title he once owned
outright.
Promoter Joe Turner is arrang-
ing an attractive set of prelimi-
narles, the first of which will be
presented at $3.50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1939-01-22
Smith and Wolfe Take
Turns in Setting Pace
In District Loop
Hokie Throws In Strong
Set to Snatch Leud as
Wolfe Comes Cropper

Wayne "Hokie" Smith and Pearce
Wolfe are taking turns waltzing
each other in and out of the lead
in the District Duckpin League.
After two-week sojourn on the
top rung, Wolfe gave way to Hokie
last week as the Cuff e. Santini
star whipped away at the naples
for 413-set, while Pearce was
pitching an anemic 327 for Marl-
boro Hotel. Now Smith enjoys
1868 average against Wolfe's
1858.
There will be no changes this
week for Cuff e. Santini and Marl-
boro Hotel have postponed their
District League sets against George
town and Tru-Blu Beer, respectively,
to permit their bowlers to shoot in
the Kirkwood Sweepstakes in Bal
timore.
This will give the second division
outfits a chance to glitter. Conven-
ton Hall will head for Southeast
Washington to battle with Diamond
Cab at Queen Pin while Arcadia
is entertaining Lucky Strike at
home. Matches are at 7 pm.
Last week made history when
three teams turned in 1,90O-sets.
Cuff g. Santini missed tying the
record by one pin with 1859, in
sweeping Convention Hall, while
Lucky Strike had 1916 and Arcadia
1888, which adds greater luster to
the Arcadia-Lucky Strike tussel.
Standing.
Evening star., 1939-01-22
Peerless Bakers Keen
To Upset BrinkIeys

The Greeks will have a word for
1t and it won't be gosh" if Peer
less Bakers don't upset the leading
Brinkley's in the feature of the
Southeast Duckpin League at Queen
Pin Wednesday.
Gus Places Doughboys have had
difficult time getting back on the
track after being derailed several
weeks ago. but got BACK on their
feet last week against East Capitol
Pharmacy and figure to throw a
monkey wrench into Brinkley's pres
ent plans for good measure.
Another match which will make
the hirsute fly will have Shaffer
Flower tangling with Capitol Res
taurant.
Shaffer's pinned the hero's medal
on the youthful Ernie Hauser last
week for Earnie's league record
178-game and 4o6-set knocked
Brinkley's for a double loop. The
leaders had to whack a 622 set to
save themselves from shutout.
Standing:
Evening star., 1939-01-22
Southeast Basketers
Start Second-Ha|f
Play Tomorrow

Southeast Community Center
Basket Ball League, which for the
last two years has supplied the win
ner of the city-wide community
center title, begins play tomorrow
on its second-half schedule, with the
loop divided into two sections.
The six strongest teams, placed
In section A, will play the second
half schedule for the right to meet
the first-half winner for the South
east championship. The remaining
quints in section B will play for a
trophy. Teams in class A, which
will play for the championship, are
Atchinson-Keller Plumbers, Young
Democrats, District Commissioners,
Clovers, Gals Valet and United
Clay Products. The Young Demo-
Gratis of Southern Maryland won the
flrst-half championship, having lost
only / game in 10. The Plumbers
and District Commissioners tied
for second nlace
Evening star., 1939-01-22
San Romani Is Third
In Mile Race That
Graves Annexes
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 21.-Victory
eluded Archie San Romani for the
third time this season as he trailed
Phil Graves of the New York A. c.
in the feature mile race at the
Grover Cleveland-O -Osceola Club in
door track meet at the 7th Regiment
Armory tonight.
Making his first mile start Of the
winter, the former Kansan spotted
Graves % yards. He had made up
most of it when Graves uncorked a
final sprint that opened up a IL
yard gap at the finish. 1t Richard
Bauer, former West Point star now
competing for Shore A. C. of Eli
beron, N. j., was third. The winners
time was 4:172 San Romani was
the only scratch runner and was
clocked in 4:19.
John Borican. Shore A. c., won
the major scratch event when he
galloped to an easy victory in the
600-yard invitation in the leisurely
time of 1:171.
Joe McCluskey, New York A. c.
veteran, finished far out of the run
ming in his 2-rnile specially. He
started from scratch and gave away
big handicaps.
The race was won by his team
mate, Joe Rafferty,, who had So
yard handicap.