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The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Coy Hamilton is leaving Friday
for several weeks vacation, he will
meet his wife and children at Port
land, Oregon, where they have been
visiting with Mrs. Hamilton's s
father and brother the past month,
and also will meet Mr.. and Mrs.
p. w. Hamilton, who are touring
on the west coast.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shelter will
drive to Oak Creek Canyon Lodge
Sunday where Mrs. Shelter will
spend two weeks, in this scenic
wonderland Of Arizona.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Mrs. Dixon, mother of Mrs. b.
G. Lettering, underwent a major
operation recently at the Florence
hospital, and is reported doing as
we'll as can be expected at this
time.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Jones and
daughter Martha have returned
from their trip to the coast visiting
with relatives and they also en-
joyed the sights at the San Fran
cisco Fair.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Mrs. r. E. Palmer is spending
the week at Prescott with her
mother Mrs. R. H. Pottebaum, who
is still quite ILL
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Or. Claud Jackson and family
returned "Wednesday from two
weeks trip in Northern California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Payne and
son Keith returned today from a
two weeks vacation in California.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

w. w. Slack, manager of the
Pay'n Takit is off on a weeks
vacation.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sewell and
family returned Tuesday from
months visit on the coast and the
San Francisco Fair They report a
very enjoyable time.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03
CHURCH NOTICES
CHURCH OF CHRIST

The church of Christ meets every
Sunday at 10:45 a. M. at Legion
Hall. You are cordially invited.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Johnson are
back from a months vacation with
friends and relatives in Oklahoma.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Jimmy Hines of the Hines Drug
Co. was business visitor in
Phoenix Wednesday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Preece have re-
turned from vacation trip to
Nevada and the coast.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

Principal N. H. Stone Of our
high school made a trip to Phoe-
nix Monday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03
BAPTIST CHURCH

T.. r. Frazier, RaStor
Sunday School, 10:00 A. M.
Sermon, 11:00 A. M.
Training Union, $3.50 p. M.
Sermon, 1880 P. M.
Y. w. A. Tuesday, $3.50 p. Nj.
Junior G. A. Tuesday, 4:16 Pm.
Teachers Meeting, and Prayer
Meeting Wednesday, 1880 p. ID.
w. NJ. S. Thursday. $3.50 p. N.
Sunbeams, Thursday. 400 P. M.
Junior X. A. Thursday, $50
p. M.
intermediate G. A. Friday, 400
p. NJ.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

METHODIST CHURCH
Church School 10 a. m. each Sun.
day.
Preaching IL a. m. and p. m.
each End and 4th Sunday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03
THE COOLIDGE EXAMINER

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fisher
spent last week end in Coolidge
returning to Tucson Tuesday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

SEVENTH DAY AUVENIIo IIoT
CHURCH
At Methodist Church
J. Lyle Pettis, Pastor
Sabbath School at 9:45 a. m.
Church Service at IL each Satur.
day.
Mid-week prayer service every
Wednesday night.
You are always welcome to wor-
ship with US.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

CHURCH of GOD
Walton Ave. at 3rd Street
Charles Gross, Pastor
Sunday School $3.50 a. m. Wor-
ship II a. m. Sunday.
preaching. Tuesday. Friday and
Sunday p. m.
Children's meeting 4:30 Friday.
Regular Service
We visit the sick and have meet
ings in their home when requested.
All are cordially invited to at
day.
Young peoples meeting $3.50 Sun
tend our services.
COMMUNITY CHURCH
e. M. Ward, Pastor
Sunday school. 9:45 a. N.
Morning worship, 11:00 O'Clock.
Evening worship, 500 o'clock.
Junior Endeavor, intermediate
Endeavor. 100 p. m.
Senior Endeavor at Z p. m.
Woman's Auxiliary, 1st and Sr6
Thursdays of each month.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-08-03

W. l.. Dicus, Pastor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Police Ball ReDiDes Memories OF First Function Held In 1911
George M. Beach, Retired, Held Position of Super.
 tendent 2S Years Ago
BY THE OUT EASTER


 The police ball Friday night at the state armory was the 18th of its kind ever held in Waterbury The first took place on Friday evening, February 3, 1911, just 28 years ago, at Buckingham hall. We well remember for it was the last year of the city administra- ton of Mayor William B. Hotch- kiss, popular and well liked by the people.
 Poor Bill, now dead and gone, and practically forgotten.
 And what a friend he was to the Police and Bremen of the city.
 But that night of 28 years ago, he was not a forgotten man. When he started that grand march with the late Mrs. George M. Beach, led by the same policeman who conducted the march last Fri day night, Eli Boulanger, the crowd applauded from the time he put his left foot out for the long and various walks about the hall.
 Board of Safety
 The police and fire departments were then controlled by the Board of Public Safety, five commission CTS in all, with three of the same political party as the Mayor. Ed Hart, Charley Templeton and John M. Burrall comprised the Republican group; Dr. John s. Hayes and John D. Leary were the Democrats. They were not 8 harmonious board, not by a long shot, for when the Republicans grabbed the appointments, the Democrats set up a howl that aroused the Democratic strong holds so much that at the next city election, Frank Reeves, a Democrat, was elected. It was this board that made MT. Boulanger a full fledged cop, Commissioner Hart being his sponsor.
 But at the police ball, the com- missioners forgot their troubles, and broke bread together; at the meetings. they had all they could do to stop breaking heads, so hot were the debates.
 George M. Beach was the then superintendent of police; he was a Republican, of course. Next to him was Captain Thomas Dodds, grandfather of young policeman Tom Dodds, seen in the line of march Friday of last week. At this ball the first policeman Dodds, the present, was so young his fa- ther led him by the hand into the hall, and he sat on his mothers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

(Continued from Page D lice and fire department, not pro- vided for in the charter itself.
 Of primary importance, today, were the eight Republican-inspired measures which were introduced by Senator J. Howard Roberts of Thom- aston. The majority of them amend or change the present city charter in such a manner that present pow CTS of the chief executive are curbed or entirely taken away. In political circles the measures are regarded as purely retaliatory in nature and designed specifically to hamper Mayor Frank Hayes continued ad- ministration of the City of Water bury.
 The text of one of the Roberts bills, hitherto unknown, was re- vealed today. It concerns city finan- ces and fiscal policy. Very lengthy in text the bill abolishes the surplus resource sinking fund. It limits borrowing on anticipated taxes to 60 per cent of the estimated revenue. The limit now is 75 per cent. It also provides that 75 per cent of back taxes collected in previous years could be borrowed. City ap- propriations are limited to 92 per cent of estimated receipts instead of the present limit of 95 per cent.
 Claims Attorney Vincent Scully was present in Hartford today to represent the city at the hearings and to voice objections to many proposed charter changes.
 Old Age Assistance
 Bills by Senators George T. Gull hane and Edward P. Egan of Wa terbury were among thirty to be granted a hearing by the judiciary committee this afternoon, when changes in the states old age as- sistance tax will be considered.
 Senator Egan's bill would allow doctors. hospitals, nurses and drug gists to hold preferred claims against estates of persons who had received old age assistance. The bill would also increase funeral allow ances for recipients of old age as- sistance.
 The Culhane bill provides that persons getting old age assistance shall also receive free medical care.
 Pension Gran.sd
 The senate today passed bill granting a pension of $75 month to Ralph Parsons, an employe of the Cheshire Reformatory. Parsons was seriously injured when attacked by an inmate, while he was serving as guard in 1883.
 Adhere To Law
 Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury today told the senate just before closing time that the legislature should hold and adhere strictly to the law imwln.; town and city debts to per cent of the grand list. He made this comment as the senate was passing a bill allowing the City of Norwalk to issue $50O,- 900 in school bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
FELLOWSHIP CAKE
 SALE IS PLANNED
End Congregational Mem- bers to Sponsor Event
 Thursday

The Pilgrim Fellowship of the Second Congregational church will sponsor a cake sale at Grieve, Bis set & Hollands Store Thursday, tarch 2. The proceeds will be used to send delegates to the summer conferences.
 The Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible classes is sponsoring a mass meeting of men and women of this vicinity in a special service to usher in the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday, February 22 at 8 o'clock in Davenport hall. James E. Ben- net, attorney and former industrial ist, will be the speaker. His topic is, "The Worlds Supply of Bunk-Will It ever Be Exhausted" The meet ing will open with singing of the fa- vorite hymns of the church, several solos and duets, and several selec- tions by the First Methodist choir, under the direction of Charles Platt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

lap during the entire evening or until he fell asleep, and had to be taken home. His grandfather and z his own father, Tom Dodds, the second, walked in the march. So did the late Maurice Noonan, probably one of the greatest cops Waterbury ever had or ever will have among its patrol roster. The Noonan boys, also were taken by the hand that night. by their good father, and watched the dancers until they too tired out, and had to be taken home.
 Mike Carroll, the "big gun" of the recent affair, was only a kin dergarten student in the, Duggan school when the first ball took place. He never believed that so- cial prestige would some day find him at the head of the biennial police ball. -
 Opposed Tickets
 Social affairs in the police de- partment were never tolerated by the late George M. Egan, when he was chief of police. He wouldn't even allow cop during his day of reign to sell ticket for ball game.
 No cop while I am at the head will ever sell an article to the peo- ple," declared the old chief" I don't want my men under any obligations.
 "Oh. Chief spoke up one of the commissioners, you are a little bit old-fashioned; these men want to play ball, and we think it would be a good thing for them; it would make them faster on their feet, give them something to think about, and at the same time af- ford them a little recreation"
 And the board passed the vote that allowed the sale of tickets for the proposed game.
 Chief Egani was out when the application for the first ball was received. The board adopted the resolution without protest.
 And since then, the police have taken their turn with the Fire men in holding these affairs.
 The cops last Friday night ate pigs knuckles in hired hall;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Branch Offices Aid
 63,OOO Motorists
Popularity of Service Plan Democrats in l93S;
 Thousands Expected to Follow System This Year

tions will be open on Wednesday, Washingtons Birthday, to accom- modate motorists seeking to renew 1888 registrations, along with the regular offices of the department, making a total of twenty-two loca- tions at which registrations may be secured The Motor Vehicle Depart ment will operate all of its offices the entire day of Saturday. Feb ruary 25th, so that motor vehicle owners who are not employed Sat- urday afternoon may have those additional hours to renew registra- tions.
 The temporary offices which will be maintained up to and including Tuesday, February 28th, for public convenience are located as shown in the following tabulation which also lists the unit transactions and the dollar volume, illustrating the important service to each commun- ity, and surrounding territory, ex- tended by thees stations:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
STRIKERS BACK
 IN NAUCATUCK
Continued from Page D

ficials here said that they had re- ceived no advance notice of the strike yesterday nor of the return to work today. They said, following conference this morning, that they would operate the plant so long as it could be run efficiently,
 MT. Kenishea told The Democrat that the morning conference cen- tered on the request of the union that notices be posted stating that the factory officials will not allow discrimination against the union by non-union employees and that the non-union employees be enjoined from further intimidation and in- suit" of the CIO union group.
 To the contrary, factory officials, including Walter H. Norton, man. ager, and Harry Garter, Rosser Don- ley and Robert Ford superintend- ents, said that there had been no mention of insults" or the posting of notices"
 The officials pointed to Article 1 of the U S. Rubber Go. regulations dealing with hiring of employees, which is as follows: There shall be no discrimination against any employe because of race. sex, poi- tical or religious affiliations, and membership, or non-memberShip in any labor or other organization.
 This policy has been in effect for thiy stated that the strike was ce used yesterday by union workers objecting to working with non- union workers.
 At one time yesterday the report gcined circulation that the entire plant of the company here would be closed down unless the strike was ttIminated at once.
 But the union officials today, as they resumed a conference this afternoon. said that the workers had returned on assurance from the official of the company at Indian apolis.
 Factory officials said they were willing to wcrl; for harmonious operations at the conference this afternoon but could not understand the statement of theu nion leadrs regarding the alleged insults.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Nearly 6S,000 motorists were serv- ed last year at the temporary off, ces established by Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the State De- pertinent of Motor Vehicles to is- sue registrations in those sections not conveniently servised by one of the departments ten permanent of- fees. More than half million dol lars was handled by these tempor- Rry offices which operate under ex- treme difficulties, being located in such quarters as are available with inakeshift facilities and no conven- fences worthy of the tremendous business recorded.
 This year, Commissioner Connor is continuing the establishment of the offices although confronted with grave problems in securing proper accommodations transferring suit able personnel to staff the places and borrowing tables, chairs, etc. from city authorities to enable the offices to operate. All of these sta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Continued from Page D
 The, setting of the conclave for March 1 assures that all foreign cardinals will be able to attend the conclave from the outset. Of eight cardinals now absent from Vatican City, five are Italians who can come here at any time. The others are Cardinal O'Connell, archbishop of Boston; Cardinal Copello, arch- bishop of Buenos Aires, and Car dirlal Leine, archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, who are due late on the evening of February 28 or early on March 1.
 Cardinal O'Connell is aboard the steampship Saturnia. The South American cardinals are on the Nep- tunia. It is planned that Cardinal O'Connell shall disembark at Gib- raltar and board the Neptunia, which will race directly for Italy.
 62 Will Be Immured
 With the formal announcement that the conclave would open March l, all was ready for the corn- pletion of preparations to imrnure the 62 cardinals and their 175 aides in the little triangle of the vatican bounded by the courtyards of St. Damasus, marshal and Saint Uffizi. Doors and windows inside the con- clave precincts will be sealed with lead. Window panes will be white- washed. All telephonic communica- ton will be cut.
 Three doctors, one skilled sur- geon, will be among those isolated.
 The cardinals and those with them will receive foodt censored letters and verbal communications only through six booths which will be guarded by six captains of the wheels"
 Three Room Apartments
 The first furniture for the "cells, :" the little three room apartments which are being prepared for each cardinal, began to arrive yesterday.
 Workmen were busy setting up loud speakers for announcements Twelve were installed inside St. Peters and four outside.
 It was reported in usually reliable quarters that Cardinal Cacchia- Dominioni would broadcast the name of the new pope throughout the world. He would announce the news from a loggia facing St. Peters square. It was understood that in making the announcement he would broadcast 1t throughout the world by microphone on q short wave length at 1884 metres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
OBITUARY

ing Mills of the American Brass company.
 MT. Cidela is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Cocchiola Cidela, three sons. Paul, Joseph and Pas quale Cidela, Jr.: one daughter, Phyllis; one brother, Matteo Cidcla, all of this city; a sister in this city and another sister in Italy.
 The hody was removed to the Col asanto funeral home, 934 Bank street from where the funeral will be held time and arrangements to be announced later.
 ANDREWS-Mrs. Nellie Andrews, 52, of 32 Savings street died this morning at St. Mary's hospital. She was born in this city and had re- sided here all of her life.
 She is survived by one son, John Andrews; and one daughter, Mrs. Helen Church.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street, time and arrangements later.
 SULLIvAN-John J. Sullivan, for many years a resident of Waterbury died at his home in New York city Saturday morning. He formerly lived at 28 Wildemere avenue, here.
 Funeral services wil be held Thursday morning at Il o'clock at the Devlin funeral home. 404 West 51st street. New York city. Burial will be in Pinelawn cemetery, New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

reportediy lo accept position Wash the Federal Labor Department.
 ~I understand she said she can't come back" the governor said.
 Last week he said every effort would be made to prevail upon her to resume her former post here. She quit when the senate confirmed Cornelius Danaher, Meriden, as suc- cessor to State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone.
 The governor has not said who he would consider in Miss Woods place.
 Commission on Schools
 Hartford, Conn. Feb. 2i = (U.P.) Governor Raymond E. Baldwin today appointed commission of five to study "the whole situation" regarding his proposals to shut down two state teachers colleges and two trade schools.
 The commission was expected to report to the general assembly by April 1. The governor named to the commission:
 pr. Alonzo Grace. State Education Commissioner.
 Dr. Albert N. Joraensen, President of Connecticut State College.
 Mrs. Clifford Thompson, President of Connecticut State Farent-Teach- ers' Association.
 Carleton Ward. general manager of Pratt and Whitney Corporation.
 Noah H. Swayne, Darien, former Republican house majority leader and member of the governors legis- lative council.
 "The whole school problem" the governor said, should be given care- full study--the needs of every com- munity considered. Connecticut cannot afford to be a backward state in its educational set-up. {
 Let's see what we can do to iin- prove our educational system not by way of less education. but by way of getting better education. Let's see if we can't get more for our school dole lars than we have been getting out of them.
 T believe that we would be re- miss in our duty If we took the att titude that education ought never to be touched, ought never to be re- examined, ought never to beN changed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
WOMAN DRIVER
 IN HOSPITAL
Automobile Hits Telephone Pole on Naugatuck Road;
 No Reports Filed

The condition of Mrs. Florence rarbunas, 36, of .240 Bank street, Uho was injured last night when Ter car ran into a telephone pole n Naugatuck, was reported kfairly yood" at the Waterbury hospital.
 The woman suffered several frac- 7ired ribs and decorations of the head and face. Authorities at the hospital said she was given first lid at the office of Dr: A. E. Sirica, TIT North Main street, and taken rom there to the hospital in the ambulance.
 Naugatuck police said today that lley knew nothing of the. accident Ii the borough last night. Accord ng to Dr.. Sirica, she was driven Q his office after her car had run nto a telephone pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

28 years ago, the police held 8 banquet in the old Connecticut Hotel on the south side of Center street. Hot roasted turkey with all the trimmings was served, from 1:30 to 3 a. m.; afterwards, every body piled back to the hall and danced until 2 in the morning.
 The hall had as many dancers at 6 a. m. as it did at midnight.
 This, my friends, is the history of the Police ball. The Bremen have held such affairs in the city for one hundred years, or since the establishment of a volunteer company back in 1848.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
TAKES NEW OFFICE

New Haven. Conn. Feb. 2i-(UP) Richard 0. Carroll, secretary of Yale's Bureau of appointments, to- day took over the newly-created office of assistant dean of the Uni- versity.
 He will supervise work heerto- fore done for sophomore, juniors and seniors by part-time officers.