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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
ANNUAL CAP, GOWN CEREMONIES HELD
Local Student, Takes Part in Exercises at PrOvi=
 dence College

Providence, May 1 - The 17th annual Cap and Gown Day exer- cises were held at Providence Col lege here this morning when IA seniors, the largest class in the his tory of the college, were formally invested in the traditional academic robes. The seniors opened the morn- ing program by attendance at mass in the chapel of Harkins Hall and were addressed by Very Rev. John J. Dillon, OF, president of the college.
 Following investiture by the pres- ident and Rev. Arthur H. Chandler, o. F., dean, the students marched in solemn procession to the campus where the class tree was dedicated. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns to all regular classes until Commencement exercises are held on June 6. The annual Cap and Gown dance will be held In Harkins hall tonight with seniors outhtted in their newly acquired academic attire,
 Leon J. Thibodeau, son of MT. and Mrs. Leon ]. Thibodeau of 262 Lounsbury street was among the seniors who received their caps and gowns thls morning. He k . mem. Der Of the Friars Club. and holds the otiice of president Of Nauentuck Valley Club. He is c candidate for the degree Of Bachelor Of Arts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
'TINSLEY DIRECTS
 ANNUAL CONCERT
Waterbury Symphony Ors chestra of 72 Gives Sum
 day Evening Program

The ninth annual concert of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra was held last night at Buckingham hall with good attendance. The orches-l tra now numbers 72 men and women directed by William A. Tinsley, Thomas Richner, pianist, was guest soloist, playing Grieg's concerto for piano and orchestra. He also played Ravel's "Toccata", and Chopin'g Scherzo in c sharp minor. MT. Ricll- ner was called back to the stage for encores. His performance was artis- tic and pleasing.
 Last night the orchestra played Mendelssohn's Scotch Symphony, played here for the first time which proved of interest and was given 8 careful interpretation. The group al- so played from Bizets Suite L'Ar-g lesienne (no. 9 two movements, and from Smetana's "The Bartered Bride. Also they gave Coleride- -Tay- lor's "Ballade".
 This professional group com posed of those who make music side issue play astonishingly we'll Their annual concerts have come to be important civic events, and mus ically they have reached high stand ard in intelligent playing. MT. Tins ley as well as the members deserve praise for their efforts in giving so pleasant a performance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Holy Cross eachers
 Get Banquet Invites
Three Local Priests Professors at Worcester College,
 Coming to Elton Wednesday Night

Three native Waterburians now professors at Holy Cross College, Worcester. Mass, have been invited to attend the annual banquet of the Naugatuck Valley Club of Holy Cross which is being held Wednesday night at o'clock in the Hotel Elton. They are the Revs. Thomas J. Shan ahan, s. J., John Hutchinson, s. J., and Richard Bowling, s. J.
 The President of the college, Rev Francis J. Dolan, s. J., will be the guest of honor of the local alumni group and the main speaker. He will be accompanied to Waterbury by Charles Bowman Strome, executive secretary of the national alumni as- sociation.
 Also listed as a guest speaker is the Rev. George Connors of Spring field, Mass, World War chaplain and at present president of the na- tional alumni of Holy Cross.
 Other invited guests include At torney General Francis A. Pallotti of Hartford, Attorney Thomas R. FitZsimons of New Haven, Charles Rockett of Providence, R. T., and former judge Daniel Pryor of AL bany, N. Y.
 Attorney Timothy s. Sullivan is in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Waterbury Bar Association to Hold Special Meeting
JOSEPH M. FLYNN. NAMED MANAGER
Veteran Goodrich Silver town Employe Takes
 Charge of Local Store

Joseph M. Flynn has been ap- pointed manager of the local Good rich Silvertown Store which is To- cated at 229 West Main street. For the past twelve years MT. Flynn has been engaged in the automotive and tire field, during which time he has acquired a vast and varied experi- ence.
 "Joe" as he is better known, has been in the automobile industry in Bridgeport, Danbury and New York. In fact MT. Flynn comes to Water bury direct from the city of New York where he has been manager of another Goodrich Silvertown store.
 He, was born and educated in Dayton, Ohio and is an active mem- Der of the Knights of Columbus.
 When interviewed Saturday MT Flynn said T will guarantee that our store will give the most expert service at all times, and as for the new Goodrich Tires. Well, I have been around this country great deal, I have checked and rechecked almost every kind of tire made in the United States, and I honestly believe that the Firm Goodrich offers more for the money than any other kind that I know of gives you better safety too"
 MT. Flynn is a likeable young man with contagious smile, and he possesses a keen insight into mod ern day business. "Joe" will move his family to this city in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
CIRCOLO TOSCANO
 SPONSORS DANCE
l2 Lodges Take Part in Event Held Here Satur-
 day Evening

Twelve lodges of the Circolo Fi- lantropico Toscano held an enter tainment and dance last night in Temple hall, with a large number of members in attendance. One of the members attending was Nathan Mann. Hamden boxer.
 Besides the local lodge. the Tor rington. Hartford. New Haven. Bridgeport. Hamden. Wallingford, Avon, New Britain. Meriden. Dan- bury and Norwalk lodges were rep- resented Reno beneditti of this city is state president and Rizieri Catalani is president Of the local lodge.
 Dancing and entertainment com- 'prised the program.
 The committee Ia charge con. sisted Of Quartilio Paolini, Luigi An. gelucel, Settimo Terni. Benedetto Baldoni. serafino QuisIei, Pietro p0rtunati, Reno Benedetti and Harry Palmerini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
NOTED ECONOMIST
 SPEAKS AT FORUM
Roger w. BabsOn Predicts New Form of Govern
 ment for World

From the democracies and dicta- torships of the present world will come new form of government, declared Roger w. Babson, noted economist, in an address at the Second Congregational Church forum yesterday forum. MT. Babson made many challenging statements as he covered many fields in his talk, and in his replies to questions put to him by members of the au- dience.
 The United States was not formed as a democracy, asserted MT. Bab- son, making distinction between a democracy and republic. This na- tion's government was formed, he said, as a middle course between monarchy and rule by the people. If this were real democracy, he said, the people would elect the President by direct vote, not by electoral votes.
 Most relief families, he claimed, are families of bad habits. Aid should be given to those who are ill or who have accidents should be cared for, he stated, but implied that others without employment should be left to shift for them selves.
 Churches, he said, should unite, and act as united bodies, even in political campaigns. A united church vote, he said, would have tremen- dous influence.
 The question and answer period was conducted by Rev. John R. Coombs. Vocal selections were offer ed by Mrs. Marjorie Nash Nuhn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
N. N.Y.LEC|SLATOR
 TO SPEAK HERE
Congressman Merritt to Address St. Margaret's
 Holy Name Members

Congressman at Large Matthew Merritt of New York State will share speaking honors with John G. Gill martin, principal of the Duggan and Begnal schools of this city, at the annual Mothers Day communion services of St. Margaret's Holy Name society. The event will take place Sunday morning in the audi torium of St. Margaret's school. Rev. John A. Conlon, pastor, Rev. Peter Daily, spiritual advisor of the society and President Michael Ryle will occupy places of honor at the speakers table.
 Members of the society will re- ceive communion at the o'clock mass on Sunday, May 14th, follow ing which breakfast will be served in the school auditorium. The wo- men of the parish headed by Mrs. Thomas Delaney will have charge of the preparation and service.
 Congressman merritt is personal friend of Congressman J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury. He is rated very highly among his colleagues as a speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Heavy Borough Vote
 Loomed Early Today
Over 1000 Visited Polls Up to A. M; Six Machines,
 Two in Each Ward, in Use

tenders, George Goodrich, Joseph Hanley, John Kennedy, Philip Hol- land, challengers, Dominic Mini cucci, William Dooling; deputy registrar, Frank O'Shea, second ward, moderator, James Graham; checkers, Charles Acquavia, James Worrell, Mary Mccarthy; booth tenders, Ralph Schofield, Guy Sloan, Thomas Leary, William Garland; challengers, Jesse Hudson, Charles Mancini; deputy registrars, Fred Follett, James Fitzgerald; third ward, moderator, Henry Behlman; checkers, Paul and Vivian Ander- son, Kathryn Murtha, Arthur Gerb- CT; booth tenders, Eric Johnson, An drew G. Anderson, William Fellows, William Dolan; challengers, Samuel Sanford, Chester Slomezynski; dep uty registrars, Peter Hall, Thomas F. Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

charge of the speakers committee with John G. Gilmartin general chairman for the banquet. George V. Grady heads the group arranging the dinner, while Attorney Maurice P. Wrenn is chairman of the enter tainment committee.
 Reunions of various classes will be held in the Elton prior to the dinner, which is scheduled to start at 8 o'clock when Dr. M. J. Lawlor, presi- dent, will pound the gavel. John Kinney of the Crosby High school faculty, will officiate as toastmaster in his inimitable style.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Local Chemist ReceiUes AWard
 For Inventior,

Jesse E. Stareck of this city, chemist at the United Chrom- lum, Inc, plant, has been awarded the Edward Longstreth medal for encouragement of invention by the Franklin In- stitute. The award will be pre- sented formally Wednesday, May 17th. Official announce ment of those selected for the 1889 medal awards was made by the institute Saturday. The awards are based on scientific ingenuity and skill, for inven- ton and discovery. The cita- ton concerning the local man reads as follows:
 To Jesse E. Stareck, Ph. D., Waterbury, Connecticut, Tn consideration of the develop ment of a new technique for the study of electrode phenom- ena encountered in the electro lysis of water solutions and the discovery of a new method ap- plicable to the art of coloring metals" ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

Ing with the award of the bachelor Of science degree and diploma son Monday morning. at which time the graduating class will be sworn in as second ileutenafils ln the United States Army,
 Included ln the graduating class arc eadeis from 4g states, the DIa. iriet of columbia, Hawaii, Panama Canal Zone, Ecuador and Alaskn The states of Rhode Island end Arizona have no representative ln ihe elafs i|aln tonF,
 The class of fse cadets includes blN ifoln Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Special to The Democrat)

 Naugatuck, May l = Indications were three hours after the polls opened in the borough election today that the vote would be heavy one At 10:15 a. m. total of 900 had voted. The polls in the past have opened at 10 a. m. and closed at p. m., daylight savings time, but today the polls opened at a. m and will close at 2 o'clock tonight. daylight savings time.
 It was estimated at Il a. m. that more than 1000 had voted. When the previous election time had been in effect, the number voting by Il was several hundred underneath the figures today.
 So if the voting continues at its usual rate, it seems very likely that the vote will be heavy. Interest in the election which had been con- paratively small up until the last week of the campaign, was aroused last week and with a record number eligible to vote, it is quite possible that today's vote may set a new high for the borough.
 The first voters were: First Ward woman, Mrs. Nellie Leary of Russell street; man, Lieutenant James Cuddy of the police force; second ward, MT. and Mrs. w. Fremont Hoadley of Pond Hill, MT. Hoadley being the Republican nominee for burgess from that ward; third ward woman, Mary Gilbert of Golden Hill stret; man, William J. Mccarthy of Wood street.
 The vote by wards at 10:15 today was: first ward, 352; second ward. 231; third ward, 317.
 Using Six Machines
 There are six machines in use, two in each ward. Ordinarily in borough elections in the past, only one has been used in the second ward, with the other being held in reserve. Both are being used today, however.
 The first ward voting is in the borough court room, Town Hall; second ward, Goodyear hall, Odd Fellows building, Maple street; third ward, Raytkich's hall, Bridge street. The Democrats have the top lever on the voting machine and the Republicans the second lever.
 The buildings where voting takes place were hives of activity today. Party workers were busy throughout the day and an air of excitement pervaded the town. It was clear sunny day, sometimes known as Republican weather" on the aS- sumption that some Republicans stay home in poor weather and Democrats do not.
 Warden John J. Sheridan heads the Democratic ticket and is seek ing election for the fifth consecutive time. However, if he is elected, it will mean he will have served the town by the completion of his term, a total of seven years, record.
 Francis J. O'Connor heads the Republican ticket. MT. O'Connor was treasurer .here in 1892 and 1883 but this is his first attempt to ob- tain the post of warden.
 In the last borough election in 1937, a total of 5,262 votes were cast and in the state election in Novem- Der a total of 6.0l9 votes were cast. This was considered heavy vote. Since November more than 500 voters have become eligible.
 No Trouble
 No trouble at the polls was re- ported this morning up to Il a. m. The officials are: first ward, modera- tor. James P. Leary, who Is chief moderator; checkers. George Hust, Adeline Lanouette, Cecelia Beau- champ, Edward Flaherty; booth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

about the investigation of the court costs.
 Subsequently a committee con- posed of members of the board of finance, two city court judges and members of the board of finance checked the costs and determined that attorneys had been overcharged over number of years.
 Many attorneys, incensed over the publication of their bills, stated that under the circumstances the city court was indebted to them and made known their intention of bring ing action to collect.
 Rep. Guastaferri's proposed legis- lation is an outgrowth of those cir cumstances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

fore the General Assembly giving lawyers the right to collect alleged overcharges made by the city court for entry papers and judgments over a long period of years.
 The bill has been referred to the judiciary committee of the legisla- ture, but as yet is unreported.
 Action by Controller Sherwood L. Rowland in recommending to the board of finance that they collect bills from Waterbury lawyers for city court procedures and the sub secuent publication of the lists of names of attorneys accompanied by current and overdue debts brought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Guastaferri Asks
 Opinions Of Local
 Lawyers On Measure
Bill Pending Before Judiciary Committee Would Reim purse Lawyers for Overpaynlent of Court Charges; Recent Posting of Names Blamed

At the request of Rep. Hugo Guastaferri, President Patrick k Healey of the Waterbury Bar Asso- ciation has called special meeting for Friday at 10 o'clock in the supe- rior court room.
 Rep. Guastaferri's purpose in hav- ing the meeting called is to have the attorneys of Waterbury express opin- ions and sentiments on his bill be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
FRENCH CLUB HERE
 WINS HIGH PRAISE
National President Public ly Acclaims It One of
 Nations Best

The Franco American Social club of this city was described as one of the finest organizations its kind in the country by Albert Trottier. of Bristol, national president of the St. Jean de Baptiste society, at the To- cal organizations anniversary din- ner and dance Saturday night.
 The guests enjoyed a varied pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
SIX CONNECTICUT
 CADETS GRADUATE
U. s. Military Academy to Present 456 Diplomas
 June lz

West Point, V. Y. May i..- Graduation exercises at the United @taies Military Academy VIII be held on Monday, Jilne 18th, ie5D. ac. e0fdlnR to the June week program Just published by i'Fieadler General Jag L, f3enediei, superintendent June Neek wlll extend from Mons dag, June bih Co June iaih, ililf year, and wlll Include ihe usual an. llllal h0fbeklgA, presentation pi aNafak, a1d alumni eNefelDo1, ellds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Chairman

Cnalrman
 Major Newton w. Alexander was elected chairman of the committee, taking over a post held for the past several years by Capt. Thomas White. Mrs. Lura Dutton was elected committee secretary-treasurer, and Frank X. Downes was named chair man of the music committee.
 The committee will hold another meeting Saturday of this week. An invitation to attend a Memorial Day service at the Trinity Episcopal church May 28, extended by Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, was accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
ITALIAN SCOUTS
 HOLD CARD PARTY

Songs by Mary and Dolly Parez- zella, a guitar solo by Louis D'Ab- rano, and song by Lena Russo, were the features of the entertain ment program at the card party Friday night by the combined Girl and Boy Scout troops of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Rev. Rocco Nadile and Miss Rita Rooney were high scorers. ...
 Meetings were held at Troop 2, an 13 Friday night and many scouts passed tests.
 The Junior Red Cross life saving course will get under way next Monday at Crosby pool Several scouts have alraedy registered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
NE VICAR FOR MAUREEN

Maureen o'eullivans husband John Fafrow, hes purchased John FAfrow, has presented her with e small fIillabosll roadster of English make, q type which she much nds InlFed when lasl in England for "A fank al oAford.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
ALEXANDER HEADS MEMORIAL GROUPS
Program for May 30 to Be Outlined at Meeting
 May 6

Preliminary plans for the local ob- servance of Memorial Day May 30 were made at meeting of the com mittee in charge at the Grand Army rooms at the state armory Saturday afternoon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Full Weather Report

lBoston. May 1-(UP)-weather fORecasts
 CONNECTICUT-F Fair and con- tiBued cool tonight apd Tuesday, with light to heavy frost fin ex- posed places tonight. Slowly ris- ing temperature Wednesday.
 ALL NEW ENGLAND - Fair and cool tonight and Tuesday with light to heavy frost in exposed places tonight. Slowly rising tenn peratures Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

gram of speeches, entertainment and dancing. Boloists were Lily q oraveiIne, Mrs. Conrad Baril and Mrs. Blanche Archambault. with Mrs Lucien Defouin accompanying
 Homer Bernler was chairman Of the arrangements committee. Az. aihsing him were Mrs Alfred We'll. lette. Lucien Larflvee, Lucien Per. reault and Mrs. Wllfred norniof.
 Tho annual meeting Of the club will be held Wednesday evening al which lilno officers and directors for lhe coming year will be elected, President Arthur Noel win preside at tllo meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

In two months of this year Cuba shipped 268,580 pounds of coffee to the United States, compared with 6,020 in the same period in 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Junior Hoberdoshery In Our Prep Shop --- Second Floor mn The Little Thinos Which Round Outline We'll Dressed Fellow.
0TABLisHED 1883

We'll start inside with Americon hosiery famous IisIe mesh othietic shirts and shorts-obsorbent, com forfobIe and cooI-5O cents each shorts with Iostex bond, fly front. Westminster socks, golf hose and sIocks socks in gay hues. 29 to 50 cents-olso solid colors.
 Button-on bIouses, 4 10 10 yeors, 65 cents.
 Sports shirts, in-ond-outers Bosque shirts and squash shirts. 95 cents 10 $I.I5.
 Detachable collar shirts, round eoIIor shirts, white cheviot button down shirts and long point collar shirts, $I.o0 to $l.65.
 Choice nsekweor-siIks, silk and [ wool, Aseets and four-in-hnnds, 50 cents to $I.o0.
 REeess-nsw spring patterns in sIn. gle cable streemIine models $i.00. InItioI buckle belts $I.z5-othsv belts so cents to sI.oo.
 AmsvIeen hosiery sweaters Sz.e5 end s3.e5-oshsv sweaters sI.es.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-01-05
HYATTSTOWN


+ Mrs. Dodge Hemming and Mrs
larry Brent, Washington, spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. John
L. Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling
Price, Monrovia, were guests of Mr.,
and Mrs; John M. Anderson on
Wednesday,.
Visitors at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Byron Darby during the week
were: Mr.. George Darby, Baltimore;
Miss Helen. Willard, Mrs: Harry
Willard and Mrs. Julius Hall, Pooles.
vile, and Mrs. William Window OF
New York.
Mrs. Esd. Burdette and daughter,
Mabel, were guests of Mrs. R. e,
Palmer, Washington Grove, on Tues
day. On Wednesday, accompanied
by Mr.. Edwin Stone, they visited
Mr.. and MRS. Theodore Sorender,
Baltimore.
Christmas guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
Walter Lawson were Mr.. and Mrs.
R. B. Grove, Frederick; Mr.. and
Mrs. Windsor Day, Poolesville; Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Brown, Thurston;
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Edwards, Cath
ersburg; Mrs. Russell Day, Boyds,
and Mrs. Clarence Day, Glarlosburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Linthicun
entertained at a family dinner on
Monday.
Misses Marjorie and Violet King,
Purdnm, spent Wednesday with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Web
ster Burdette.
Mrs. Charles Murphy is the guest
of her daughters, Mrs. Lewis Elliott
and Mrs. Sam Russell, Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Thompson
entertained at dinner on Wednesday
in honor of the birthday of their
daughter, Barbara Jean. Guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Thomp-
son and family, Gaithersburg; Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Watkins, Edsel Wat
kins, Betty Lee Watkins, Lewisdale,
and Mrs. Carrie Price. The Thomp-
sons were guests at family dinner
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Wat
Hns. Others present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa Watkins and Jesse and
Ellsworth Watkins, Ridgeville.
Mrs. L. M. Stone, Mrs. o. c.
Barnes and Miss Shirley Burdette
spent Thursday with Mrs. Dee
Schafer, Urbana.
/ Rev. and Mrs. o. C. Barnes spent
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-01-05
CABIN JOHN

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rawdon, OF
Persimmon Tree road, entertained a
group of friends at their home on
Friday evening. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. W. B. Armstrong and son,
Dick; Mr.. and Mrs. Paul T. Hammer
and daughter, Nancy; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. C. Wilkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Dunlap, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmer Ran
dolph and son, Kemp; Mr.. and Mrs.
Dunbar Stone, Mr.. and Mrs. Sagert
and Mrs. Ellison and daughter, Kath-
leen. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Curtin are
receiving congratulation on the ar
rival of a son on Friday, December
80, at the Georgetown University
Hospital. Mrs. Curtin was the former
Miss Audrey Kendall.
Mr.. Kemp Randolph entertained
some of his friends on New Years
Eve in honor of his young aunt, Miss
Kathleen Ellison, from Birmingham,
Ala. His guests included Richard Raw.
don, Mickey Curtain, Alma Black
burn, Eleanor Hammer, Richard Arm
strong, Ray Traves and Nancy
Hammer.
Mrs. James Lowe has been con-
fined to her home for the past ten
days with la grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur ISelby enter
tanned in celebration of Mr.. William
Waters birthday on New Years
Night. Among their guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Winfield LANCER of Wash
ington, Mr.. and Mrs. William Waters
and Mr.. and Mrs. Olin Dyer of Glen
Echo. Other guests during the week
were Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Simmons,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Prodigy and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Snuff Of
Lucketts, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Mahlon Selby
entertained in celebration of New
Years Eve at their home on Second
Street. Their guests numbered
about forty-five.
Mrs. Rosa B. Selby spent the past
weekend with Mr.. Maude Trainor
of Washington.