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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
ASKS $5O,OOO IN SUIT
 ON TRIAL HERE
Chase Brass & Copper Co. Defendant Joseph
 CrOuchwell, Plaintiff

One of the largest civil actions brought here in a considerable length of time was opened before Judge John A. Cornell in the Su- perior Court this morning. The plaintiff, Joseph Crouch well, is seeking damages of $50,000 against the Chase Brass and Copper Company as the result ot injuries sus- tained by him while he was employed by the Charles A. Tenn pleton Company, Inc. A tire he was repairing, owned by the Chase Com pany, blew away from the rim on which it was mounted and hit him with considerable force.
 The accident took place on July 25, 1888. Atty. Edward J. Mascolo, counsel for MT. Crouchweu sets forth in his complaint that on the above date, the Chase company had skilled mechanics to attend to in- spection, supervision and mainten- ance of repairs on its truck. It then sets forth that despite these facts an inflated mounted tire, with a defective rim locking devise was sent to the Templeton Co.,, for re- pair, the Chase garage employees knowing that the rim was defective. The tire had been taken off the truck to permit its painting.
 It is claimed that while Crouch well was standing several feet from the tire it blew out and that the rim hit him forcibly throwing him high into the air causing him to fall violently to the floor of the Templeteon rapair shop.
 It is set forth that he was knocked unconscious and remained uncon- scious for several days and that he received intracranial hemmorages, concussion and laceration of the brain, deep decorations of the face, compound fracture of the jaw and compound fracture of the skull.
 It is further set forth that he is permanently disabled and incapaci- tated.
 The jury which will sit in the case was being boiled when the noon re- cess was taken at P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
CLEVELAND WILL
 HEARING RESUMES
Mrs. Margaret Finn COn- testing Estate Going to
 HOnOra Sheehy

Hearing of the contest over the will of the late William Cleveland was to be resumed before Judge Patrick Healey in probate court at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Argu- ments for each side were to be of- fered, and 1t was believed possible that additional evidence might be offered.
 A document offered as MT. Cleve- lands will, drawn this year, provides that his entire estate shall go to Miss Honora Agnes Sheehy.
 This will is being contested by Mrs. Margaret Hennessy Finn, a sister-in-law of MT. Cleveland, who was named 8 beneficiary in 8 docu- ment offered as will rawn in 1888.
 Conflicting evidence as to MT. Cleveland's condition at the time the 1939 document was prepared and signed was offered Judge Healey at a hearing Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
WOMEN'S CLUB TO
 SPONSOR LECTURE

An illustrated lecture on Deserts of the Southwest will be given by Jotn Claire Montieth at the Wat erbrry Women's Club tomorrow eve- ming at SIS o'clock.
 Dr. John Curry Walker will in- troduce the speaker. MT. Montieth, is concert singer and will sing of the moods of the desert being &C., companied by Mrs. Carl Heebner. He will appear in costume and will show mary fine pictures in dissolving color. He is a naturalist and will H. lustrate the natural life and history of the desert. The lecture is open to the public.
 The program Committee of the Waterbury Women,s Club is in charge of the affair and includes: Mrs. John c. Walker, chairman Mrs. Aaron A. Benedict. Mrs. Orton P. Camp, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. Ethan Pendleton, and Mrs. Charles A. Templeton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
WILEY SP PANISH
 STUDENTS BUSY
Meetings Planned Every Second Wednesday; Miss
 'VariwOda President

Officers were elected at the yearly reorganization meeting of the Wilby High School Spanish Club Monday.
 The students elected to various offices were:
 President, Senorita Variwoda; vice-president, Senor Zuella; secre- tary, Senorita Benedetti; treasurer, Senorita Geletka; chairman pro- gram, Seniorita Daugerdas; assist ants, Senorita Bryon and Senorita Minicucci; reporter, Senor Chestone.
 The club is named Los Espanoles Reales and meets every second Wed- nesday. Miss Page, Spanish teacher, is advisor.
 The Senior Spanish Club of Wil- by CLOS Appendices Senores) held its first organized meeting Thursday with program given by the mem bers on Spanish daily life and cus- toms.
 The elected officers of the club are President Helynne Cleto; vice presi- denS, Alice Leggett; Secretary Lil- liar Donovan; treasurer, Lena Brsngel: chairman of the program committee, Ruth Dwyer with asso- Iiates Rosalie Atwood and Evelyn Aldorisio; reporter, Ernest Medhurst.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Permits Issued for Erection of 2New OneF family Houses
Military Honors For
 Late Dr. John Farrell.
Members of Waterbury Medical Association, EIks Join
 American Legion in Final Tributes Today

church assisted by Rev. Donald O'Leary, deacon and Rev. George Reilley, sub-deacon. Seated in the sanctuary were: Rev. Eugene Cryne and Rev. Francis M. O'Shea.
 Burial was in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery, New Britain, with committal services by Rev. John Dowd.
 Representing St. Mary's Hospital staff were: pr. Charles Audet, Dr. Andrew Jackson, Dr. Michael J. Lawlor, Dr. P. J. Brennan and Dr. Richard Hinchey.
 An honorary delegation from tho Waterbury Lodge of Elks included: Colonel William Shanahan, Edward Grady, William Cunningham, Frank McCann, Harry x. Cashin, Thomas P Cassidy, Daniel Sullivan, Robert Birt, William Fitzgerald, William Pollard, Attorney Harry spellman and Joseph Bowen.
 The pallbearers, all members of Corp. Coyle, Post of the American Legion were: Peter J. Costigan, com mander, George McDuff. Charles Milville, John Clark, Joseph Hackett and Walter Jarvis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Harmony Lodge

The annual past masters night of the Harmony Lodge of Masons will be held tonight at Temple hall. Last Master James B. Sherwood will confer the master Mason degree and the entire slate of officers who occupied the chairs in 1914 will be present to assist him.
 Other officers of 25 years ago are: c. F. Carpenter, senior war den; Joseph Wilhelm, junior war den; John A. Mckay, secretary; Frank Alden, treasurer; c. H. w. Newton, senior deacon; George Callan, junior deacon; A. G. Ger maine, senior steward, and Leon L. Duley, junior steward, Will liam A. Rosie, worshipful master of Harmony lodge, will open the meeting and then turn it over to MT. Sherwood and his associ- ateS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
BALES OF COTTON
 RUINED BY FLAMES
Bremen Battle Liv ely Blaze at Waterbury Matt
 tress Company's Plant

Bales of cotton were set aflame at the Superior Mattress Co.,, Inc, 506 Watertown avenue. yesterday afternoon causing considerable dam age before firemen could bring the blaze under control.
 According to Lieut.. Eugene A. Legge, of the marshal's staff, the fire started when sparks from a cotton picker alighted on one of the bales. Flames jumped rapidly from bale to bale, and firemen who were summoned to the scene by a passerby, fought the blaze for more than one hour.
 The company manufacturers pil- lows and mattresses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Pensions Big Factor
 In Setting Tax Rate
Commissioners Studying Provisions of Culhane Bill
 Affecting Widows of City Employees

Pensions are apparently the bone of contention with the citys Board of Finance in its efforts to reduce the city's tax rate. The survey com- mittee of the finance board and the board itself which have been hold ing meetings almost nightly in an attempt to cut down the tax rate to a real and much desired extent 1t is learned from a reliable source, is both stymied and checkmated to say nothing of stuck by the provisions of the Culhane pension bill.
 Tough Going"
 The economy committee, it is ru- mored, has not proceeded far on the matter of pensions but 1t is apparent to them, it is learned, that they're got a hot potato" to handle. It is said that the fire department pen sion setup has been considered and if this department is to act as a criterion insofar as other city de- partments, where pensions are con- cerned, "the going is going to be tough"
 No exact estimate as to the total amount of pensions that must be granted under the Culhane bill has been made but it is apparent from talk among those familiar with fi- nance board proceedings that it will be tremendous. In its budget delib- erations the finance board, it is said has been living up to the letter ot the law on the Culhane bill figur- ing that its provisions must be car ried out. Corporation Counsel Tim othy Sullivan, who has not as yet been asked for an official opinion on whether the legality of the Culhane bill can be questioned has not ex- pressed any opinion and it is inti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building Inspector Patrick Car lin:
 George V. FallOn, to erect storage shed on Grand street, $2,5OO.
 Nathan Pistritto, to change from one-family to two-family dwelling, Piedmont street, $3,OOO.
 Morris Koserky and Sons, to erect one-family dwelling on Donald terrace, $3,000.
 Krodel Foundry, Inc, to erect one-story addition to plant on Pearl Lake road, $3O00.
 Edward Traurig, to erect one family dwelling on Stephanie lane, $8,0OO.
 Edward Traurig, to erect one family dwelling on Stephanie lane, $7,00O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

mated that he will not unless an opinion is requested.
 To Affect Rate
 Wives of deceased firemen, police men and public office holders, who previously had never received pen- sions or dreamed of receiving them will benefit under the Culhane bill.
 Just what the pension bill will make in the difference in the tax rate it is impossible to estimate at the present time but it is learned authoritatively that it will be con- siderable.
 Mayor Patrick M. Perriello hoped to reduce the tax rate by five mills but it is generally conceded by those familiar with the general setup that this goal is impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
NAVY ENLISTMENT
 PLANS EXPLAINED
Move Does Not Put COun- try On War Basis
 Claims McGibbOn

John W. McGibbon, recruiting of- ficer for the United States Navy in Waterbury and vicinity, said today the move to increase enlistments in the navy does not put the United States on a war basis, as many now believe.
 On the contrary, the recruiter said, call for enlistments is based on the belief that to strengthen the nation al defense is to maintain the peace
 The navy asks for more than thirty thousand volunteers, Officer Me- Gibbon said. Greater opportunity for advancement in many technical fields will result, the officer predict ed, because the skill and training required to operate modern ships that more than half of the force be composed of petty off, cers in the higher salary brackets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Eagles

A diversified program will be offered at meeting of Brass City aerie of Eagles, tonight at the aerie quarters on East Main street A class of candidates will be initi' ated, important business matters will be discussed, and refreshments and entertainment will be offered
 President Henry Reyes will pre- side at the meeting Arrangements have been made by a committee consisting of Edward J Foley, James Donahue, and William H Harrison.
 The refreshments committee consists of James Caffrey and James O'Gorman.
 Plans will be announced for a new membership drive. In past campaigns, the aerie has ranked with the highest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
TWO WATERBURIANS
 AWARDED PATENTS

Two Waterburians have been awarded patents for their inventions, according to a list compiled from the official gazette of the U. s. Patent office by the office of Harold C.. Manning. A Central Avenue.
 William B. Price, assignor to P. R. Mallory and Company, Inc, of Indianapolis, received a patent for copper alloys; and Roys s. Sanford, a patent control means.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

The Waterbury Medical Associa- ton paid final tribute to one of its past presidents this morning when the funeral of Dr. John E. Farrell, child specialist, was held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street. The association at- tended the services in a body and a special delegation served as hon. orary pallbearers. The staff of St. Mary's Hospital, the Waterbury Lodge of Elks and Corp. Coyle Post of the American Legion were also represented.
 Rev. Paul Spodnik celebrated the solemn mass of requiem at 10 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Building Activities In Waterbury Show
 Gain For October
Construction Here Estimated at $l37,O25 -57 Per- mits Issued at Office of Building Inspector;
 Two Factory Additions Planned

new one-family dwellings, the con- struction cost being estimated at $48,00O. The other il residential permits were alterations totalling $10,150 in cost. Total construction cost in residential work the month was $58, ,150.
 Thirty-four non-residential per- mits were issued the total estimated cost being $78,825. Among those were two for factory additions costing $25,500.
 During September there had been 47 permits, and the total estimated construction cost was $111,700.
 During October, 1888, there were 59 permits, and the estimated con- struction cost was 1,700.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
OBITUARY

SAFTRAN-Israel Saffran, 69, for mer resident of Waterbury, died Fri day at his home in Newark, N. J., it was learned here yesterday. MT Saffran lived here 20 years and had a dry goods store on North Mali, street. He left Waterbury about three years ago.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs Sarah Saffran; two daughters, Mrs Max Freedman of this city and Mrs Sadie Cream of Newark; two step- daughters, Mrs. Leo Gross and Mrs Bessie Cooper, both of Newark; two step-sons, Morris Raffel of Bristol and Harry Roffel of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
FrancO=AmeriCans

The weekly dance and social sponsored by directors of Ghe Franco American Social club will be held at the club rooms on South Main street Saturday night. Directors in charge this week are: Mrs. Arthur Noel, Esprit Donais, Wilfred Bibeau and Homer Bernier.
 The committee arranging deco ratiOns consists of Henry Gro- let, Renee Gregeau, Roger Hout, Leo Archambault and Ubaid DeSaulnier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
NAUGATUCK MAN
 BURNED, BETTER

Charles Berardi. 50, of High street, Naugatuck. today was report ed much better" at the Waterbury hospital where he was admitted yes- terday afternoon suffering from caustic burns.
 Berardi. attaches said, was injured while at work at the Naugatuck Chemical Go. Examination revealed that he received no burns about the eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
FrdternQL Neus
Roosevelt Lodge

Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pythias, will be hosts Sunday eve ming at their club rooms for mem- bers and invited guests. The Oc- casion will be a harvest festival dance at which "barnyard" cos tunes will be in vogue with special prizes to be awarded for the most attractive, most unique and most
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Zindah GrOttO

zindah Grotto will present a mystery night at Temple hall on November IT. A well-known magician has been secured to act as master of ceremonies for the. meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

Increased building activity in the city is reflected in the monthly re- port of Building Inspector Patrick Carlin, which reveals that during October there were 57 permits is- sued for construction work valued at $137,025.
 The construction cost is higher than that of the previous month and that of October of last year.
 Twenty-three of the permits were issued for work on residences. Among them were 12 for the erection of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Sons of Abruzzi

The annual entertainment and dance of the Sons of Abruzzi so- ciety will be held Nov. 26 from ? to II p. m. in Liberty hall. An Ital- ian drama and farce will be given by the Mount Carmel Dramatic club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
STEPHEN MOKEWICZ
 SUED FOR JUDGMENT

Joseph Kane of Norwalk brought suit for $500 in the court of com-
 mon pleas this morning against Stephen Mokewicz of this city. The suit is the result of an alleged un- paid court judgment f SIS and costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
HAYES KEPT BUSY

Peter Hayes, Paramount contract player, rushes from the set of "All Women Have Secrets" each night to Grace Hayes Lodge, where he is part of the floor show. His mother and he own the night club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Full Weather Report

Boston. Nov. 2(UP)-Weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT- - Generally fair tonight and colder Friday.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and RHOD E SLAND-Generally fair and slight ly colder tonight and Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, neighbors, relatives and especially Operators of c. & L.; Plant Protection and Electrical Dept. of Scovill Mfg. Co.,: Scovill Foremen Association: Plate and Wet Roll Dept. of Waterbury Brass Goods for to us during our recent bereave- ment, the death of our beloved father, William Geigie.
 TIE oEr0LE FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha M. Hermstadt was held this after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, 607 Washington avenue, with Rev Martin J. LorenZ, pastor of the First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice (Walker) Benedict were held this morning at Il o'clock in the chapel of the Second \Congregational church. Burial was in North ceme- tery, Woodbury, at the convenience of the family. Mrs. Benedict died Sunday in Boston.
 The funeral of Thomas Ingala will be held from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock to St. Mary Magdalen Church, Oakville, where solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ceme- tery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to Il p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

Here's a Suit. You Men Can Take Your Hats off to - the Hardy Perennial "Hordiweove" $37.5O. First in service - first in comfort -ond first in the mind of the man who hos worn one.
 lt's triple plated double and twist thot hos inc grip of tiger for sticking to your ribs through thick end thin.
 It hos oII the eormorks as we'll, of fine hond toiIorins - eroftsmon- ship that tells its toIe of ortistry by artistic styling and shape re- toinins fit and style.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

comical. Another feature arranged will include taking of motion pie lures of the gathering particular ly the grand march with officers and guests. A buffet supper will be served. Arrangements are in charge of committee headed by Manuel Lax and Louis Franklin of the house and entertainment commit tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
KADULAS NABBED
 FOR TIPSY DRIVING

Frank Kudulas, 53, of Prospect street, Oakville, today was arrested by Motor Patrolman Joseph Mo- Carthy on a charge of tipsy driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning, at 500 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Bryan Mahoney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
MASSES

mind mass of re- Quiem will be celebrated Saturday morning, Nov. 4th, at S:30 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Anna M. Altman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

Six skeletons unearthed in East Tilbury, England, are believed to be those of victims of q cholera epi- demic 150 years ego.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Reilly, wife of John F. Reilly, will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 230 High land avenue, to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, where a sol- emn high mass of requiem will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine
 Rossco) Byrolly vii be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street tomorrow morning at SIS o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvery ceme- tery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-02
TOOLATE TO CLASSIFY
By RUSSELL KAY

hand to draw to in any mans
game. Opponents will out-talk
and Outlook him but he'll stay on
his feet for he's no pushover.
Jerry Carter, although talked
of as a gubernatorial candidate,
viii probably run for congress.
If folks had wanted Jerry for
governor they could have elected
him the last time. 90 ~
Fred Touchton, the druggists
white hope, found at the topef
one dope sheet and at the bot
tom of another, viii find that
Medicine Shows don't draw
crowds anymore and that polit-
ical salve is harder to sell than
the kind they pass out in a store.
If he don't take a 'run-out pow
der he'll need to take lot of
aspirin.
st. Augustine's Fraser. nourish-
ed from the ''Fountain of Youth
has plenty of young ideas and has
a good record as a Mayor. He'll
appeal to the city folks but will
have to be sold in the back
woods. ~
G. Pierce Wood is doubtful
starter, his pleasing personality,
ability and experience are. offset
with a Dupont label and the last
legislature messed him up to
where he would have to run as
handicapped as a guy with BALI,
and chain.
| Lex Green, frequently men-
toned, would be sap to run for
anything but reelection to Con-
gress. A great canpaigner, he'd
/ carry his own district and hold
his own in west Florida but south
Florida would defeat him on theee
counts, hat, tie and cross-state
canal.
Then there's Jess Parrish, Har-
oft Colee, Spessard Holland. Mark
Wilcox, John Martin, B. F Patty;
Francis Whitehair, Raleigh Petite
way, ". P. Miller and number
! of others who should not be dis
counted; any of 'em could upset
an applicant.
My guess is the customers will
prefer a young man, but not too
young, business man rather than
politician and they'll want to
hear more horse-sense and less
hooey when the shoutin' starts.
If l hear anything I'll let you
know.