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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
THREE DIVORCES
 GIVEN BY JUDGE
Margaret Dunleavey Also Wins Custody of Child
 and $ Weekly

Two wives obtained ancontested divorces today in superior court when Judge Robert L. Munger heard the suits of Mrs. Catherine E. Jen- nett against George Jennett and of Mrs. Katherine E. Whalen against James J. Whalen.
 in the Jennett case, with Attorney Irving w. Pasternak representing the plaintiff, the wife testified that her husband beat and threatened her and that she had been separated from him for some time. She was granted custody of a minor child and the husband was ordered to pay $5 weekly toward support of the child.
 In the Whalen case, with Attor- ney Carl A. Lundgren of Ansonia, representing the plaintiff, it was tes- tified that the husband left to find work about five years ago and has not been back in Waterbury since, so far as witnesses knew. Custody of two minor children was granted the wife and an order of $7 weekly was passed on the possibility that the husband might be found.
 Custody of minor child and S5 weekly were awarded Margaret Knowles Dunleavy after Judge Rob- ert L. Munger, today in superior court, had granted the wife an un- contested divorce from Raymond Dunleavy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
Railroad To Sponsor
 Worlds Fair Display
Old=Time Engine to Be Seen in Colorful Pageant;
 Locomotive Operated on New Haven Road in 1863

equipment to the huge, modern giants of the rails which now pro- vide transportation at speeds hard ly dreamed of a decade or two ago.
 Actual history of the New Haven dates back to 1926 when Gridley Bryant made what is believed to have been the first us, in this coun- try of rails in transportation on what was known as the Granite Railway in Massachusetts, now part of the New Haven system. Bryant's railway consisted of wooden rails laid on stone sleepers, and was built for the purpose of hauling granite for the Bunker Hill manu- r. ent from quarries at West Quincy, Mass, some three miles to wharf on the Neponset river, whence it could be transported by water to Charlestown. The first car had
 wooden wheels, six and one-half feet in diameter. Three cars when loaded had 8 weight of 21 tons, but could be moved over the rails with ease by 8 single horse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
PARKING METERS
 ARE CONDEMNED

Providence, R. T., April 14.-(UP) -Providence's 1178 parking meters were removed fro mthe streets to- d.y in compliance with a state su- preme court opinion holding them illegal.
 The courts unanimous opinion, returned yesterday, found that the police and fire bureau had no power to levy five-cent fee for parking on public highways. The meters have been yielding $130,000 a year in revenue.
 The court did not comment on the matter of fines and fees already collected by the city since installa- ton of the meters.
 The house already has passed a measure to permit the city council to pass city ordinance permitting use of meters. New legislation neces- sitated by the court decision to legalize the machines must be in- troduced within the four remaining days of the legislative session if tt is to pass this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

The New Haven railroad in con- junction with 26 other eastern rail- roads, for the first time in world fair history, is sponsoring the larg- est exhibit at the New York Worlds Fair which opens April 30, and one of the New Haven's contributions to railroad exhibits entertainment fea- lures will be the use in the pageant Railroads on Parade" of one of its old-time engines.
 This locomotive, "the Daniel Ma son. operated over that part of the New Haven system known as the Boston & Providence. Constructed in 1863 by G. F. Griggs, master mechanic of that railroad and named for its superintendent, "the Daniel Mason" is one of the oldest American locomotives still in exist ence. It was "a whopper" in its time, weighing 46,5O0 pounds, but today it would look like some pre- historic midget beside one of the New Haven's 700000-pound, steam streamliners.
 This will not be "the Daniel Ma sons" first trip to worlds fair In 1893, this engine was sent tc the Chisago Worlds Fair and there placed on exhibition. Typical of tht Civil War period, "the Daniel Ma. son" was then stored m Plainvillt and subsequently, loaned to the Pur' due University Transportation Mu. scum. After a rest of 15 or 20 years the old iron horse is again going on duty.
 The railroads exhibition at the New York Worlds Fair will trace the history of transportation devel- opment in America through the big pageant, Railroads on Parade; will offer dramatic presentation in miniature of the complete op- eration of a modern railroad sys- tenn, call "Railroads at Work: and will provide an animated cyclorama "Railroads in Building" demon strating the actual constructor o1 railroads and railroad equipment.
 Since the New Haven is one of the oldest railroads, the historical pageant will closely parallel its de- velopment from the earliest type of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
Sentences ImposedTo'day
 On Three Men
Trio Charged With Passing Fake Pay-ROll Checks
 in Waterbury

Three New Haven men, all charged with obtaining money under false pretenses in the passing of fraudulent Waterbury Clock Company payroll checks last December 22, were sentenced to one year each in jail today in superior court by Judge Rob ert L. Munger. Biagio Gar gano, 46, of l Stevens avenue. New Haven, elected trial by court on his plea of not guilty and this action preceded sentencing ot the trio. Frank Lonnbardo, g, of 3O9 Washington avenue, and James McGrath, 28, of 476 Columbus ave- nue, both of New Haven, had pleaded guilty earlier this week.
 Gargano was identified once again by Ann Carrazza, bookkeeper and clerk at Gray's, Inc, South Main street clothing store, as the man who cashed a check in pur- chase or $l purse, lecelVuiB CIiauec from the check. Charles Smith, paymaster at the Waterbury Clock Company, under questioning by States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald and Louis Sperandeo, of New Haven, for Gargano, testified that he had signed all payroll checks of the company for the past five years, had been paymaster 15 years.
 The approximate 5000 in bogus payroll checks were passed in all sections of Waterbury during the pre- Christmas sales rush, Decem- Der 9. Members of the gang were sought for weeks thereafter by de- tectives operating under direction of Chief Inspector Joseph F. Stew ems.
 The trio sentenced today evaded arrest until January 29 when De- tective Lieutenants Connie Shan ahan and Joseph Bendler captured the New Haven men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
GOVERNOR CROSS
 PASSES BUCK

Hartford, Conn, April 14.-UP).- Former Gov. Wilbur L. Cross denied emphatically today "dual-job hold ing" began during his eight-year administration which ended Jan. 4.
 Speaking at Jeffersonian dinner, Dr. Cross asserted when he took office not only were there "dual- job holders among Republicans but:
 "They had quintuplets and sextu- plets jobs in those days!"
 He said on elegislative leader had five jobs. MA
 pr. Cross attacked the Jasper Me- Levy administration at Bridgeport. especially as concerns its financial policies.
 "McLevy figures out how many bills are to come due during the next two years and then gets the General Assembly to refund the bonds," the former governor said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
Victory Dance Plans
 Given Committees
Annual Event to Take Place April 2l = Gents of the
 Hill to Receive Martin Scully Trophy at Ceremonies
WASHINGTON HILL

league Of the Washington Park Community club. The Naples were one game ahead of the Spruces in the standing before the match start ed, and the championship depended on the match.
 The Hemlocks knocked off the Cedars go last night to leave the final standing, Naples, Spruces, Hemlocks and Cedars. The Spruces are explained by Mrs. K. Bergen; the Hemlocks by Mrs. Al Pilch and the Cedars by Mrs. c. Desmaris.
 A social followed last nights games, and final plans were made for the annual league banquet to be held next Thursday night, April 20 at Shel Chateau.
 Individual prizes will be awarded as follows: High average, Mrs. Han sen and Mrs. Bergen (tied) 92; high three, Mrs. Hansen BIO; high single Miss Mae Holleran, 128.
 In last nights games, Mrs. K Kelly and Mrs. M. ODonnell tied with 107 for high single; and Mrs M. ODonnell had high three ot 287.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

Details of the annual victory dance of the Washington Park bas- ketball league will be arranged by committees appointed last night at meeting of the board of directors. The affair will be held in the Com munity House, Friday evening, April q, with the Gents of he Hill, win ners of the senior league cham pionship, as guests of honor.
 Supt. of Parks James J. Curtin was named honorary chairman Frank McGrath, president of the board of directors was named chair man Of the general committee, to be assisted by the complete mem- bership of the board.
 Ceremonies during the dance will be highlighted by the presentation of the Martin Scully trophy to the Gents of the Hill by Attorney Vim cent A. Scully. Supervisor Will liam D. Shea will award the Wood
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

|of which William M. Harris is chair man, that the aldermen approve the housing project and allow work on it to start. The plan calls for the erection of dwellings for 250 fam flies on Chase avenue, in the North End section. The homes would be rented at SIS monthly to families whose monthly income does not ex- ceed $75. The program also calls for slum clearance.
 Strong opposition to the project has developed, particularly on the part of real estate men. A group known as the Taxpayers Committee for Further Information on Hous- ing has been campaigning actively for rejection of the plan, and few days ago sent out several thousand letters to local taxpayers.
 Opponents claim that the project is not necessary and that it's ex- pense to the city will cause an additional burden to taxpayers and rent payers.
 Supporters claim that the project will greatly benefit the city, and that it will be start in modern housing program for the city.
 Attorney Max Traurig announced that the members of the Taxpayers Committe are: Anthony DiBlasi, contractor; Arthur Baker, contrac- tor; Thomas M. Conlon, real estate dealer; c. William Dick, foreman at the American Brass Co.,; and Thom- as L. Moriarty, apartment house janitor.
 Sixth Member
 A sixth committee member named by MT. Traurig, Louis Fitch, sec- retary of the Waterbury Building Supply Dealers associatio said he was not member. He added, how ever, that he was opposed to the housing project.
 Much Of the support for the pro- gram has been led by the Water bury Brass Workers Union, which claims that many low-income fam- flies are forced to live under sub standard conditions.
 Strong objection to the project was declared in a talk over Station WATR last night by Attorney James E. Russell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
THREE STUDENTS THOUGHT DROWNED

Annadale-on Hudson, N. Y, April 14.-CUP)-Dean Harold Mestre said today that he believed three missing Bard college freshmen had drowned in the Hudson river. The students have been unreported since Wed- nesday when they went sailing. Their capsized dinghy was found yesterday. Missing are James Starr Nash, 20, of Norwalk, Conn.,; Phil lip Q. Upton, 20, of St. Joseph, Mich; and Carlyle w. Jones, 20, Yonkers. N. Y. A fl
 we have no definite knowledge that the boys have drowned" Dean Mestre explained, "but as every hour goes on it seems more cer- tain that they did" He said the youths were seen on the river Wed- nesday night by fisherman who reported that the river was "very rough. The shores of the Hud- son have been reached by state po- lice and volunteers from the college stucent body. Dragging operations may be started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
CHEMICAL SOCIETY
 MEETS TOMORROW

Randall Hagner, manager of the New York branch of the Corning Owens Fiberglas Corp, will speak on the subject "Fiberglas-An Inor- ganic Textile" at the April meeting of the Connecticut Valley section of the American Chemical society at Wesleyan university, Middletown, Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Chairman Philip S. Barnhart will preside.
 Included in the program will be moving pictures illustrating the production of these glass fibers, and display of samples showing the application of spun glass textiles in industry. Dinner will be served at Downey house after the meeting.
 The final meeting of the year will be the biennial outing on Saturday, May 13, at Tekoa Country club in Westfield. The program will include sports, entertainment and dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
Girl Scout Leaders
 To Hold Card Party

Plans were completed for card party to be given by the Girl Scout Leaders association May 3 at St. Johns parish house at meeting last evening. Miss Kay Hyland was hostess.
 Members of the committee attend ing were: Rachel Seaver, Jean Seeley, Mrs. Edward Keena, Flor entine Curtis, Estella Isham, Mrs. Randall Hale, Mrs. Classen Perkins, and Kay Hyland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
pIsGusTED WITH FAD

San Diego, Cal, April 14.-UP) Joseph Arthur Pranis, sopho- more at San Diego State College, is disgusted with the college fad of swallowing goldfish, mice and worms.
 He announced "in all seriousness" that he is immune to such fads. AS protest he started one-man hunger strike, now in its third day, to return American collegians ito their senses"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
Public Hearing Tonight Proposed City Housing Proec
|DOR|C CHAPTER
 TO STAGE REVUE.
Soup to Nuts" Title of 18th Annual Pre-
 sentatiOn

Soup to Nuts'' the thirteenth annual show of Doric Chapter, Or der of DeMolay, will be directed by Dr. Franklin Warren, well known locay play producer. The show will be staged at Temple Hall one week from this evening and will be fol- lowed by dancing to the music of Cliff Skaters orchestra.
 A feature of :ne production will be the exemplification of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Man on the Flying Trapeze, and the Swedish Torreador. These fea- lures will be supported by swift moving comedy sketches which should help make the show one of the best the Doric Chapter has of fered in years.
 The three Dee Sisters. regularly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

will welcome MT. Briscoe on be- half of the City of Waterbury. MT. Liebeskind is a member of the joint committe of interested citi- zens who are sponsoring MT. Bris- coe's visit to this city. He is ex- pected to arrive in the city at mid-afternoon and will be enter tained until time. for his appear ance at Wilby high school.
 There will be no charge to the general public to attend the meet ing nor will there be any collec- ton. All are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
ALBANIAN QUEEN IMPROVES

Larissa, Greece, April 14.-UP) The gynecologist attending for mer Queen Geraldine of Albania, who has been seriously i'll of child birth fever, said today that she will be out of danger in two days if her present improvement continues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
Dwellings For 25O Families Asked By
 Advocates Of Plan
Spirited Debates Expected in WiIby High School Audi tOrum When Rival Groups Meet - Aldermen to
 Hear All Arguments on Proposed Project

Proponents and opponents of the federal housing project are pre- pared with lengthy arguments to offer at the public hearing on the proposal at 8 o'clock tonight at Wilby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

high school auditorium. The hear ing, to be held before the board of aldermen meeting as a commit tee of the whole, promises to de- velop into an acrimonious discus sion, since feelings are running high on both sides.
 Hearing Requested
 The hearing is on the request of the Waterbury Housing Authority,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

To avert meat shortage, Peru is importing 1000 cattle from Nicarau- qua.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

A new plant in Bombay may sup ply all the rubber tires used in India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

bury gir!ys' team a cup, symbolic of championship of the girls league The Texans, of the junior league will receive medals of championship from their director, Fred Boucher; and the Shamrocks of the midget league will receive similar awards from Director Tom Conway. Traditionally, the victory dance is the Utopia of the social season al Washington park. All members oi the basketball teams attend, attire6 semi-formally. Several hundred take part. Tickets will be distributed tc team managers Sunday at the latest for redistribution.
 Sub-committees appointed last night are as follows: Reception Chairman Thomas Walsh, director ] of the senior league; Joseph Don- i, ahre, manager of the Gents; James J. Gladney, manager of the Hillies runners-up.
 Tickets: Chairman Matthew Phe- Ian, Joseph Garvey, Robert Shan non; Program, Chairman, Charles Martin, Michael McVerry, Al Mari ano; Floor, Chairman, John Dalton Leo Cummings, Sid Monti; Decora- tions, Chairman Dan LeBonne, George Griffin, William Phelan. The Community House will be att tractively decorated for the ball. A grand march will be another fea- ture.
 Community Club More than 100 members of the Washington Park and East End Community club will participate in joint Community Friendship" cere- monies tonight at the Washington Park Community House. President James J. Gladney of the Hill group will welcome a delegation from the East End led by President Joseph Brophy.
 Bowling matches at 7:30 will open the program. Dancing, refreshments and entertainment will follow.
 Meeting Last Night
 Final plans for the affair were made at a meeting last night. Plans were also made for Community Neighbor night for members of the Washington Hill section, May II.
 Card Party Tonight
 The regular weekly card party of the Ladies Guild of St. Francis xay.er's parish will be held tonight in the parish hall.
 Naples Win \ Taking two of three games from the Spruces last night, the Naples, explained by Mrs. V. Hansen, took over the championship of the ladies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

starred in programs on WATR and made up of the three DiModugno Sisters of Waterville Street, will be one of the speciality numbers on the diversified program. These lovely ladies with the lovely voices special ize in harmony.
 Other speciality numbers will be offered by the Bradshaw Brothers, Jot Fairbanks and several girls from the Order of Rainbow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

Jewish and Irish residents of Waterbury are expected to pay a rousing welcome to the Honorable Robert Briscoe, only Jewish mem- Der of the Irish parliament, when he speaks in Waterbury tomorrow night. He is scheduled to address a large gathering at the Wilby High School Auditorium. It will begin promptly at 8:30.
 Judge of Probate Patrick Healey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

Taking two of three games from the Spruces last night, the Naples, explained by Mrs. V. Hansen, took over the championship of the ladies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

The regular weekly card party of the Ladies Guild of St. Francis xay!er,s parish will be held tonight in the parish hall.
Evening star., 1939-09-30

you might be interested to know how
1t works and what 1t does to supply
al that hot water with such simple
construction. The units which we
have looked over recently al work
on the same general idea, but are
constructed in widely differing ways.
The main part Of the outfit, however,
is the water heating coil, which is so
designed to heat instantly the water
which you draw through 1t the mo-
ment the faucet Is turned.
The latest thing in instantaneous
heaters is equipped with q tricky
new coil Of the flnned type used in
air conditioning which extracts the
last possible amount Of heat from
the burning gases, before they escape
up the chimney fiue. This feature,
combined with the fact that the unit
Is turned on only when hot water
Is being drawn, tends to bring the
gas bill down admirably.
Three different sizes of heaters
are available. ranging from the
popular s. gallon minute size,
which Is adequate for small homes,
to = 5-gallon-a minute size for large
residences with two bathrooms and
large kitchens. They have attrac-
lively designed castings of the mod
ern, streamhned type and should
prove to be . worthy adjunct to any
home.
\
We admit it's 4 little late In the
Evening star., 1939-09-30

Frosted Glass.
Question-How can I remove
frosting from window glass, feet
long and 2 feet wide?
Answer-If the glass is actually
frosted; that is, if its surface has
been roughened by sandblasting, or
some similar process, there is no
Evening star., 1939-09-30

way to clear 1t up. You must put
in new glass. If the frosting is an
application of paint on the surface,
you can get it OF with a mixture of
ammonia and water, or with paint
remover.
Bubbly Varnish.
Question-After vanishing fur
niture, from which I had removed
the original finish, I find small bub-
bles that seem to be formed by a
gumlike substance. What causes
this? How can I prevent it?
Answer-The varnish may be old.
The bubbles may actually be dust
that settled on the varnish before
1t hardened. At the time of doing
the job the varnish may have been
too cold; temperature of varnish
and of the work should be at least
10 degrees. Air bubbles may have
formed in the varnish can by shak-
ing; varnish cans should never be
shaken.
Disposal System.
Question-A house that am buy
ing has a cesspool Please inform me
on its operation, care and upkeep.
Answer-An important detail is to
put a grease-trap in the drain be-
tween the kitchen sink and the cess
pool. If grease is permitted to enter
the cesspool the walls will eventually
clog. and there will be flooding. With
a grease-trap for protection, the
system should last for a long period
without attention. OF course, the
grease must be cleaned out of the
grease-trap every month or two.
Fieldstone Houses.
Question-We are about to build
fleldstone summer home on the
shores of lake In the Adirondacks.
Our plans are in their infancy, but
you see we need your help, even
now. Could you tell us where we
can purchase some books on the
subject of fleldstone cabins or
houses, and their care and feed
ing?"
Answer-At the large book shops,
also the book sections of large de-
partment stores, you can get . book
which illustrates number of houses
of various types, including fieldstone.
The title of it is THE Book of Small
Houses" published by Simon &
Shuster. My book bearing the same
title as that Of this column should
help you in the care and feeding
Of houses. 1t is on general sale at
most book shops.