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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
new ORGAN IN
CHURCH LOOMS
SIS. Peter and Paul Choir
Plan Benefit Card Party
to Aid Fund

Anxious to swell the fund by
which new organ will be purchaS-
ed for the church, choir members OF
IS. Peter and Paul church will
sponsor mammoth card party one
week from this evening in the school
hall, open to the general public.
Mrs. William Cleary and Mae
Downey Parker are co-chairladies
Of the committee in charge. The
playing of various games will get
underway Immediately following the
novena services conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Michael Heating.
Prizes will be awarded at each
table. The prize committee Is made
UP Of Mrs. Maurice Altman, Janet
Blake. and Inez Kelly. Refreshments
will be served at different intervals
during the evening by committee
comprised Of Mrs. Mark Doran.
Mary Altman, Ethel Galway and
Betty and Rosemary Cruess
Tickets, which may be secured
from any member of the choir from
now until next Wednesday. will be
in charge OF Edward Wolff. organ
list. John Kane, Ralph Shove, Ar
thur Brochu and Michael Karpel-
man, Jr.
The hostesses will be Helen Reed,
Mary Farrell. Rita Client. Mary
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph Del Pc will
be held tomorrow morning at 8:l5
o'clock from the Bergin funeral
home, 900 East Main street, to the
Church Of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel, where q solemn high mass
Of requiem will be celebrated at 8
o'clock. Burial will be in the family
plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home this after
noon and evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Mildred
(Richards) Bowling, wife of Henry
J. Bowling, was held this afternoon
at Q o'clock at the Mulville Funeral
Home, 270 West Main street, Rev DR.
John G. Walker, rector of the Sec
ond Congregational church, off,
ciating. Burial was in Riverside
cemetery. The pallbearers were:
James ]. Todd, DR.. Francis ]. Muir
ply, Peter r. Dunn, Martin j.
Sweeney, James j. Curtin, and j.
Alden White.
The funeral of Patrick ]. Dunn
was held this morning at 8:15
o'clock from the Mulville funeral
home 270 West Main street to the
Immaculate Conception church
where a solemn mass Of requiem
was celebrated at 8 o'clock by Rev.
Paul Spodnik assisted by Rev. DON
aid OLeary and Rev. Phillip Hus-
sey. Burial was In the family plot
in Calvary cemetery with committal
services by Father O'Leary. The
pallbearers were: Edward j. Lane,
william Tyler. Vincent Herman, Jo-
seph helley, Joseph Shea and
Thomas Walsh.
The funeral of Archie G. MAJ
ziotte was held this morning at 8:15
o'clock from the Maiorano funeral
home, IS Willow street to Our Lady
Of Lourdes Church where mass of
requiem was celebrated at o o'clock
by Rt. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini.
Burial was in Calvary cemetery
with committal services by Father
Farrell. The pallbearers were: Her.
bert Elardi, Robert, Louis and An
thony Vezzani, Raymond Price, and
Charles LAMBERT.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
SO DEL|NQUENTS
Get WARN|N
Contribution Reports and
Wage Slips Neglected
By Employers

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 90 A
warning was issued today by How
ard E. Hausman, executive director
of the Unemployment Compensa-
ton Division, stating that unless
contribution reports and wage slips
were mailed in within ten days,
court action would be taken against
about go delinquent Connecticut
employers.
The contribution reports, cover
ing the third quarter, were due
October 20 and two requests for
them since that time have been
ignored. In letter mailed to the
delinquents, Hausman pointed out
that had similarly neglected to
forward the reports for the second
quarter until they had been served
with subpoenas.
Asserting that the serving Of
subpoenas Is expensive and that
the records are absolutely necessary
in order that the department can
determine and pay unemployment
compensation claims, Hausman said
that failure to file them is a GRIM
inal offense and provides maxi
mum fine Of 5000.
This letter." he wrote, "is to
advice you that unless your con-
tribution reports and individual
wage slips are received within ten
days from the date of this letter,
We shall be obliged to refer your
case to the appropriate prosecuting
authority for action"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29

includes appropriation OF $b,l06,SJz,
calls for tax rate Of 32.5 mills.
Present last night to ask for a
housing appropriation were repre-
sentatives Of A. F. of L. and G. I. o.
unions, the Pearl Street Neighbor-
hood House, the Socialist Party, the
Communist Party, and other groups.
They expressed themselves as agree
able to presenting their arguments
at the hearing December Z.
East End Club Present
Also appearing at the hearing will
be delegation from the East End
Community Club, which Is seeking
gymnasium at Anderson school. The
proposed budget includes no such
provisions. The club claims that
the gymnasium could be built as
WPA project, with the city's share
being only $16,500 of the total cost
Of $65,000.
Few changes in the budget pro-
posed by the finance board seem
likely to be made by the aldermen.
On motion Of Alderman Thomas F.
Bane, Republican, a committee was
appointed to confer with the corpor-
alton counsel to ascertain whether
state law makes 1t mandatory to
have the budget make provisions
for revaluation Of property in the
city next year.
No Action On Budget
The aldermen took no action on
the budget, other than to order 1t
printed and have copies available
for public inspection within five
days and to hold the public hearing
December Z.
The budget recommended by the
finance board calls for restoration
OF the 10 per cent pay cut to all city
employees.
Heated Controversy
The housing program was the sub
tect OF a heated controversy last
winter. The federal government set
aside funds for a federal housing
program here If the city cooperated
Land was donated on Chase Avenue,
and a housing authority was set up.
After a stormy public hearing the
aldermen rejected the proposal, and
1t is understood that the $1,000 900
allocated by the government for
slum clearance and housing here
has been assigned to another COM
munity.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
Youth SUFFERS
FROM PHOBIA,
SAYS COUNSEL
Likens Accused Boys
laundering for Autos to
KIeptOmaniac

Attorney A. Henry Weis-
man sustained the theory
that youths who steal cars to
go joy-riding are suffering
from a madness similar to
kleptomania when he was
appointed defense counsel for
Clemens Poll, II, of 1925
North Main Street, presented
on an automobile theft
charge in City Court today.
The defense counsel Sug-
gested an ingenious way to
cure the youth Of the alleged prac-
tice-namely that Poll should be
given a chance to find a Job and
when he has made some money he
should buy an automobile Of his
own and ride around at his own
expense.
No Action on Idea
No action was taken on the sug-
gestion as Poll was granted con-
tinuance until Saturday by Judge
John L. Gaffney and told to come to
court with his father to see If some
thing "can be done to straighten
him out"
Poll was arrested yesterday morn
ing in Stratford as he was allegedly
in the act Of siphoning gasoline
from policeman's car, which was
parked near 'his" in a wooded
road.
Caught in Stratford
Detective Lieut.. William F. Pol
lard, who went to Stratford for the
boy, said that Patrolman Kenneth
Smith, of the Bridgeport depart
ment, went hunting with friend
near the outskirts of Stratford yes
terday morning and parked his car
near a Packard in which Poll was
said to be sleeping under a blanket.
The Bridgeport policeman told
Lieut.. Pollard that he and his
friend hunted for a while, and when
they returned to their machine they
surprised Poll siphoning gas from
the tank Of their automobile, and
they arrested him.
Car Stolen Monday
1t was discovered shortly after
the arrest that the Packard in
which Poll was sleeping was stolen
Monday night from in front OF 1647
North Main street where the owner,
Stanley ziminski, of SO Camp street,
parked 1t while he visited a rela-
tive.
ziminski said in court today that
he left his ignition key in the dash.
board and left the doors Of the ma.
chine unlocked.
Judge Undecided
Judge Gaffney was undecided thi
morning as to what measure to tax,
with Poll, who has been arraignec
on several charges since early II
September, and is now on proba.
ton.
Prosecuting Attorney Michael j
Galullo suggested the Cheshire re-
formatory, but the judge expressed
the opinion that the Junior Repub-
lie would be more suitable place
for the youth.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
WIN. CLEVELAND
ESTATE $7,9S6
Inventory Filed Today;
Admission of Will Be-
ing Fought

The estate of the late william H.
Cleveland, now the subject Of a
superior court fight, amounts to ST.
98645, according to an inventory
filed with Judge Patrick Healey In
probate court today. The estate in
cludes cash amounting to $4,92945.
A niece and nephew have APP
pealed to superior court from Judge
Healeys ruling in admitting a will
which names Miss Agnes Honora
Sheehy as sole beneficiary.
Real estate in the inventory is
listed at $2,732. 1t includes property
on Ives street, $i,952; Lakeview
avenue. $500: Greenleaf avenue
$3.50; Bunker Hill Heights, $40: and
Bethlehem, $100.
A car is valued at 5000 and the
household effects at $l25.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
HARVARD TACKLE
MAY TURN NURSE

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 29.-(UP)
-Vern Miller of Milwaukee, Wis,
274-pound Harvard football tackle
who says he is "the right type" Of
fered his services through the ccl-
lege student employment office to-
day as baby tender.
Another Harvard athlete, Track
Captain James D. Lightbody, Jr., of
Glencoe, ILL.,, already has passed his
first test as a male nurse. Light
body tended Richard w. SINNERS.
Jr.. 2, yesterday and Mrs. SINNERS
said he handled the child marvel
ously."
Director Russell T. Sharpe, VINO
manages the service, said Is stu
dents were available as "baby ten
ders". He also announced new rates
Of 20 cents an hour until midnight
and SO cents an hour thereafter, plus
carfare.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
EUREKA ENTERTAIN
GRAND OFFICERS

Eureka chapter, Royal Arch
Masons entertained grand officers
on their annual visit last night, a
special program being held at the
Masonic temple. Ralph E. Harvey
presided, assisted by r. H. Daniels.
Among the geests were Walter
L. Taft, grand scribe, of Hartford;
Richard Hughes, grand high priest,
Of Torrington, and Eugene H. Ellis,
deputy grand high priest, OF Nauga-
tuck.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
Food Demonstration

OF interest to the ladies in Water.
vile, the Casper S. Davis, American
Legion auxiliary, will hold q card
party and food demonstration Tues
day afternoon, December 5th, at 2
o'clock in the Sprague school GYM
nasium. A representative of the
Heinz company will be present to
demonstrate soup, and give coupon
to each woman present. There will
be no admission and large attend.
ance is desired. However, it will be
necessary to contact a member OF
the following committee, by those
who wish to he present: Mrs. Dor.
othy Cook, general chairman, Mrs
Eileen Caldwell, Mrs. Ruth Rooney,
Mrs. Ella Mcmahon. Mrs. Julia Mo-
riarty and Mrs. Mabel Seidel. Soup
will be served, also crackers and tea.
A meeting of the committee is called
for Friday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock,
at the home Of Mrs. Cook on Stafford
street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
FRENCH FUNERAL
THIS AFTERNOON

William S. French, 81, of 100 Cir
cular avenue, fatally injured when
he walked into the side of fire en-
CINE in North Square Monday, was
buried this afternoon in the old Pine
Grove cemetery. Rev. David P.
Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist
church, officiated at the funeral
services which were held at the
Clark Funeral home, 20 State street.
Having completed his inquest by
questioning all witnesses after the
accident, Coroner william B. Hem
messy will release finding on the
accident in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
UNITED AMERICANS
TO MEET MONDAY

President George Holmes has an
nounced meeting of the United
Americans to be held Monday night
at the Town Hall in Southbury. The
session will be the second since the
anti-Nazi organization became ac-
tive again.
The group was formed two years
ago in protest against the estab-
lishment Of the German American
Bund camp In Southbury.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
STEALS A BRIDGE

Gardner, Mass. Nov. 20 - (UP)-
Adam Sawicki today prepared to
file answer to a $1,000 suit brought
against him by the Boston g. Maine
railroad.
Sawicki was hailed into district
court yesterday and accused by the
railroad Of stealing a steel bridge
and converting 1t to his own use.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
Many Groups To Ask
Aldermen To Make
Provisions In Budget
Public Hearing on December to Witness Renewal Of
Fight to Secure Public Housing Project Locally;
East End Club to Seek Gym Funds

The public housing program rejected by the board Of
aldermen several months ago to the fore again today
as several organizations made plans to have delegations
appear before the Board Of Aldermen at public hearing
December to ask that the 1910 budget include appro
the proposed 1910 budget from the Board of Finance
voted to hold the public hearing The budget which
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
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Thanksgiving

In the troditionoI New Eng
land spirit, we'll celebrate
Thanksgiving with you, on
the troditionol last Thurs
doy in November, ond toke
our part in the dismember-
ment Of turkey, with the
fond hope that good diges-
tion may woit upon good
appetite, and good health
wait upon both.
Business as usuoI Friday
morning at nine o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
Full Weather Report

Boston, Nov. 20-(UP)-Weath-
er forecast,
CONNECTICUT Fair and
slightly warmer tonight. Thurs
day, increasing clOudiness, SliEht-
" warmer in the interior, follow
ed by light rain.
MASSACHUSETTS, and r II o d f
and slightly warmer
tonight. Thursday increasing cloudi-
ness; slightly warmer in the inter-
Tor followed by light rain Thurs
day night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
Sodality Plans
Retreat Dec. |

The Sodality Of Our Lady Of
the Sacred Heart Church will
hold its annual retreat on De-
cember 8, 9 and 10, conducted
by Rev. Gervase McMillen, o.
+. M.
The retreat will open on De-
cember 8 at 1880. The pro-
gram Of exercises will be
announced later. Young ladies
from other parishes in the city
are cordially invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
c. Y. o. FARLEY

The senior Catholic Youth Or
ganization Of the Church of the Inn
maculate Conception will hold q
meeting this evening at 8 o'clock
in the church basement. Rev. Phil.
lip Hussey will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29

One of the largest bingo parties
yet sponsored by the Holy Name So
ciety of st. Michael's church was
held las FRIDAY night in the parish
hall. Another large game is planned
for Friday evening, December LIST
when special prizes will be awarded
and playing viii begin at $3.50 p. m
The public is invited.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29

Chairman
man. This celebration Is for menu
bers Only.
Among those present that will
speak will be Mayor Patrick M. Per-
riello, who is a member Of Court
Verdi and Right Rev. Monsignor Jo-
seph Valdambrini, also member Of
long standing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29

Egypt may limit the areas de-
voted to cotton cultivation so grow
ers win not neglect grain and other
products Of prime necessity In q
scramble to get war-profits In cot
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
MASSES

WELCH-A first anniversary mass
of requiem will be celebrated Fri
day morning, at 1880 O'clock, at
IS. Peter and Pauls Church, for
the repose of the soul of the late
Robert +. Welch, Jr.
MARINARO-1st anniversary high
mass of requiem will be celebrat-
ed Saturday morning, Dec. End,
at 1880 o'clock, at st. Lucy's
Church., for the repose of the soul
OF the late Carmella Marinaro.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
LOUIS LERZ
Past Chief Ranger

Court Verdi. ISL, Foresters' of
America, will celebrate its 9th an
niversary tonight at Liberty hall at
305 Bank street. All members are
asked to be present.
There will be entertainment and
refreshments will be served, starting
at 1880 p. m. Felix Guarini is chair
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
|Supt. Roach Urges
Careful Motoring

Supt. Of Police william J. Roach
today urged motorists and pedes-
TRANS to drive and walk safely dur
ing the Thanksgiving holiday so
that they may be alive to celebrate
the next Thanksgiving.
The chiefs statement follows:
Ten people who were In our
midst last Thanksgivirg-through
carelessness or negligence on their
own part or on the part Of other
individuals-are not present to cell
citrate this Thanksgiving.
For your own personal safety,
drive and walk carefully so that you
will be alive to celebrate next
Thanksgiving"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29

Waterville, Nov. 29-Because Gov
ernor Raymond E. Baldwin pro-
claimed Thursday, November 30th,
as Connecticut Thanksgiving day,
persons living in this state will to-
morrow enjoy the most festive day
Of the entire year. Whereas other
states observed the day last week,
only memories remain, bu tbecause
Governor Baldwin adhered to the
traditional date insetad of joining
President Roosevelt in advancing the
holiday, the turkey with all its trim
mings is yet to be enjoyed.
Pupils of Sprague school were dis
missed this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
not to reutrn until Monday, giving
them reces of four days. AS is
the usual custom the children took
food to school during the past few
days, which will beg iven to the Sal
walton Army. Toys are also being
collected these days. and taken to
school for the Toy Lending library,
an organization sponsored by the
state board of education and the
Child Welfare association. With the
aid of a WPA project, old toys are
repaired and reconditioned and then
loaned to children who might other
wise not have playthings.
The library lends from 300 to 400
toys week. When the toys are re-
turned, they are sterilized, repaired
If broken, and then added to the
collection to be loaned out again.
Under the direction of Mrs. Fred
Scott, the large collection is taken
each week to Christ chapel, the
Brooklyn Y. M. G. A., north end
Y. M. G. A., the Burton street fire.
house, the Baldwin street firehouse
and the church of Our Lady of
Lourdes. When the youngsters get
out of school at $3.50 on the day the
library is in their neighborhood, the
toys are waiting for them spread
out over two or three large tables.
The big problem, however, is keep
ing a constant supply of toys on
hand. In addition to the library,
those in charge are making an at
tempt to gather more toys which can
be reconditioned for distribution by
the Red Cross at Christmas time, and
1t is the desire to answer all letters
which are addressed to Santa
received at the Waterbury post Office
Claus"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
Public Housing Advocates Renew Battle Before Aldermen
Sprague Shuts Down
Today For Holidays
Classes to Resume MOnday-Patrick Shea Banquet
Guest+egiOn Women Plan Card Party
WATERVIlLE
Mrs W. Correspondent2S briggs stTeL s-Saes

direction of a committee including
Edward Gagain, Frank Carney and
Edward Martin.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29

Other speakers will be Louis Lerz,
Past Chief Ranger, Felix Guarini,
Past Grand Chief Ranger and pres
ent treasurer of Court Verdi, and
Chief Ranger Michael Castaldi.
Court Verdi is one of the oldest
Fraternal lodges In Waterbury, also
belonging to the oldest beneficiary
order of the Foresters' of America.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29

Clancy. Patricia Ward. Irene Gauv-
In, Anna Paul. Lucille Fogarty,
Genevieve Clancy. Helen Byrnes and
Peggy Blake.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-29
Services Tonight

Services Tonight
A Thanksgiving service will be held
tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the Grace
Methodist church when Rev. DR..
Charles Robertson will deliver a spe-
cial message, BE of Good Cheer
and the choir will render Thanks
giving music. All people of the COM
munity are invited to attend.
Alderman-elect Patrick F. Shea Of
Cooke street was guest Of honor al
testimonial dinner Saturday night
nue.. About seventy-f1ve persons were
at Burns tavern on Thomaston ave-
present and Mr.. Shea received a
cameo ring. Special guests attending
were Mayor-elect Vincent Scully,
Senator Edward Egan, City Clerk
elect Joseph Shea, Fire Commission
er Frank Healey and DR.. Edward
Claffey. William Dunlavey was toast
master, and Edward Gagain acted
as master of ceremonies. Speeches
were made by several following the
turkey dinner which was under the
Montana labor news., 1939-03-09
Federal Housing Plan
To Be Subject Of Talk
By Catherine Bauer

The unions Of sfreat Falls affiliated
with the Cascade Trades and Labor
Assembly have completed arrange
ments for a banquet and address by
Miss Catherine Bauer, acting direc-
tor of Research in Statistics in United
States Housing Authority, on March
18th, at 8 p. m. The address will
be given following a banquet at the
Hotel Rainbow, and will be broad
cast over radio station KFBB. Miss
Bauer is eloquent. Arrangements
have been made by the central labor
body Of Great Falls for her to occupy
the radio for at least 30 minutes.
Invitations to attend the banquet and
speech have been sent to all the city
officials of Great Falls, members of
the Great Falls Housing Authority,
as well as the Housing Authorities of
Helena, Billings, Butte, and other
cities, also the members of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, school officials,
and the clergy. Central labor coun-
ellis throughout the state have been
invited to send delegates to the
meeting. The banquet charge is
SIPS per person.
Montana labor news., 1939-03-09
NEG0TIAT0RS TO
CONSIDER Go
Big UNION PLAN
Federation Representatives Re-
consider Rejection of Pro-
pOsal Made by Lewis.

WASHINGTON, March 8.-(AP)
American Federation of Labor ne
gotiators agreed today to consider a
CLIO proposal that the major labor
organizations unite in a single labor
movement.
The decision was reached at the
first meeting of representatives of
the AFL and the CLIO appointed to
negotiate a settlement of differences
between the two labor unions. Com
ing as it did after the AFL negotia-
tors had rejected the CLIO plan yes
terday, the decision was regarded by
some persons as a shift of strategy.
At the same session, the negotia-
tors decided to hold their next meet
ing in New York Friday night.
Labor men said that the Fedora
TONS agreement to consider the
Lewis plan was no indication that
the AFL had changed its view that
it offered no solution for labor's
internal difficulties.
The Federation committee was
accompanied to the first conference
by Daniel ]. Tobin, head of the
powerful Transfers Union, who
previously had declined to serve as a
negotiator because of other duties
Montana Standard.