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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-30

trialists, bankers and landowners were all pro- German.
 Alfonso married an English Prin- cess. And now 1t is rumored the British royal family and the govern ment are urging eX-Queen Ena to make 1t up with Alfonso for the ben- eft of their boy. United, they can help him and they can help Eng land in the coming struggle for pa. ramount influence in Spain.
 III luck has pursued Spain's for mer king and queen relentlessly.
 Even their wedding day-May 3i i906-was Q near-tragedy. A bomb was thrown at them. killing a num- Der of attendants and actually spat- tering the blood of the dead upon the young bridal couple. This was one of several more attempts to as-
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invited including Washington Park, Fairmount, East End, Hopeville and Overlook Cottage Park Clubs. Ac- ceptances have been received from the East End Club, Washington Park and Hopeville.
 The committee in charge of af- fairs of the evening include MT. and Mrs. H. Glenn Macdonald, MT. and Mrs. James Cone, Mrs. Franklin Norton, Mir. and Mrs. Albert Mor- jensen, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Latti- mer, MI and Mrs. Edward Alvey and MT. and Mrs. Robert Lattimer.
 A diversified program has been arranged to follow the business meeting including some of the tal- ented members of the association
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Best dressed man and woman, the best group of six or more per- sons, and the most comically dressed person will receive prizes at the 18th annual masquerade dance of the local Turner's Satur- day night in Turn hall.
 Committees for the affair fol- low:
 The general committee includes: Herman Mueller, president; Wall ter Klan, Albert w. Hummel, William Lutz. Joseph Hoffman, Thomas Coyle, Albin Lutz, Robert Hobel, Joseph DiMaria, Daniel Smith, Albert Kiessling, Ludwig Kunkel, Ernest Marggraff, Alex Drapatin and Fred Persio.
 On the reception committee are: Fritz Cramer, Otto zwiebel, Wil- liam Schaeffer, Eric Schmeer, Emil Hummel, Max Kiessling, Curt Wiehe, Fred F. Wiedorn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-30
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
MemeI-Another Step tn Nozi March s

TWENTY years after the World A War, which stripped Germany of much of her territory, the Reich is winning its lands back in a relentless drive toward the east.
 Newest goal is apparently Me- mel, strategic bit of land, only 1909 square miles in area, att tached to Lithuanla. Memel is an important port on the Baltic sea. An overwhelming Nazi vote in the recent Memel Diet elections is re- garded as a prelude to return of the territory to Germany.
 Offering an excellent trade out- let, Memel was founded in l252 by Poppo von Osterna, grand master of the Teutonic order. Shortly. it was important enough to be included in the Hanseatic League. Over Memel the Lithu- anians and Poles fought all through the 18th, i4th and 18th GEkkt0AtCS. 0WCdCAl GOIlhkOAACQ ID later and in l757 and again in 1913 Russia acquired Memel. Finally it passed into German hands.
 But at Versailles the Allies took over Memel, sent in troops to oc- cupy 1t for three years. Mean time. in 1922 a plan was evolved to give Memel independent status like that of Danzig. To this the Lithuanians strenuously objected and in January, 1923, they launched a surprise attack on the area and seized it. forcing the French garrison to surrender and evacuate.
 Recognizing that Memel was a natural port for Lithuania. the League of Nations in 1924 set it aside as a unit under Lithuanian sovereignty but with a measure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-30

George (EIike) Noonan, veteran life guard at Lakewood beach, took his annual plunge into the lev waters of Lake Hitchcock yes- terday afternoon before . crowd of shivering spectators. It wasn't the wea ther, but the presence or ice and snow that caused the shivering.
 MT. Noonan said that yesterdays frigid adventure, was the %4th m that number of years.
 Within . few weeks MT. Noonan is expected to brave the waters of Lakewood again.
 'The water yesterday was 100 warm for me-" confided MT. Noonan to close friends. You know I want the thermometer below zero, SO the spectators are frozen just thinking of the idea of taking . dip in the lake. lll take another dip later in the sea son."
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mittee said that the matter of rec- ognition was a presidential prerog- ative. but declined further comment.
 Sen. Arthur Capper. R.. Kans., opposed recognition because of the danger of such action entangling the United States in European affairs.
 T believe that the United States should not change its present policy of recognizing the Loyalist govern ment," Capper said. 'I cannot see where the Spanish military develop ments of the past week have affec- ted. or should affect, our foreign policy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-30
Platts Mills Club
 Plans Installation
Gus Metz to Be Seated as President for Another Term
 Thursday; Special Committee Meeting Tonight

A meeting of the Platts Mills Community Association, Inc. will be held in the restaurant of the Bristol Go. Thursday night, at 8 o'clock. The officers for the coming year will be installed. They are president, Gustave W. Metz, vice president, Harry Mclean, ST., treasurer, Pierre Pronovost and secretary Mrs. Gus tave Metz.
 Officers and members of the coin- munity clubs of the city have been
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Forest Companions
 Plan F etc Tuesday
Pride of Wech Hold Card Party and Social at Hanover
 Street fia-Pythians Convene Tonight
WATERVILLE
Mrs. R. W HenIon l7S6 Thomaston Ave.-Tel 3-5462

of the church. Mrs. Chester Brickett will preside.
 There will be a meeting of Good will Lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pyth- las, tonight at 8 o'clock, at Frater- nity Hall, at which time the Rank of Page will be conferred on candi- dates.
 Mrs. Joseph Welton and Mrs. George Peircey of Thomaston ave- nue, also Mrs. Ralph aBtes of Boy den street spent yesterday in New York City.
 Donnelly and Daniels with Ills were tied for high single, during the bowling match Friday night of the Chase Machine Shop Bowling league
 Complete scores follow:
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mittee which includes Mrs. Louis Dadario. Miss Fanny Anderson. Charles Book, Jr. and Sven An- derson.
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Waterville, Jan. 30-Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, Jr. of Waterbury spoke be- fore gathering of ladies Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ralph w. Darlington of Bonair ave- nue, on the subject, Mental Hy- giene," and the work which is now being done in Waterbury, also the need for funds.
 Mrs. Sperry discussed the rela- tionship between the local society and the state and mentioned the agitation for State Department of Mental Health.
 Tea was served during the after noon. and the following were pres ent; Mrs. Elmer Wilson, Mrs. Rus sell Atherton, Mrs. Bernard Will helm, Mrs. Louis Willard, Mrs. Louis Laun. Mrs. Frank Shackley, Mrs. Arthur Walker and Mrs. Alison J. Smith.
 The Pride of Welch Circle, Com panions of the Forest, will hold a card party and social tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at Foresters' hall. Mrs. Joseph McArdle will be in charge, assisted by Mrs. Arthur Dusseault, Mrs. James Coffey and Mrs. Arnold Keith. The affair will be open to members and friends.
 Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor of the Congregational church of Oakville was the guest speaker at the meet ing of the Everyman's Bible class of Waterville, yesterday morning at the Grace Methodist church. Carl Froelich, president, was in charge of the service, and Vincent Leonard directed the song service.
 Members of the local class are planning to attend the monthly united get-together of the Water bury Federation of Mems Bible classes Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at the First Baptist church in Wa terbury. Delegations are expected from federations in Meriden, An- sonia, New Haven and Burlington.
 Reports will be received from the special executive committee which includes: Charles R. Sumpf. presi- dent of the Sunday Noon Club of the Second Congregational church, Carl Froelich. president of the lo- cal Everymans Bible Class, and Clarence Folwell. president of the Woodruff Assembly of the First Methodist Church of Waterbury.
 Musicians To Meet
 A meeting of the Casper s. Davis. American Legion Fife, Drum and Bugie Corps to be held tomrorow night at 8:30 o'clock. at Fraternity hall. A rehearsal will follow. .r
 A monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid society of Grace Methodist church will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the parlors
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or local autofi- orny. At the same time. .Lith- uania celebrated the union of Memel by a spe- cial set of iS postage stamps one of whici. is shown here ''SA Service. Incl
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Early Spring


 Nature decidedly contradicted it. self recently. as reported by Ralph Richardson of Sheffield street. who saw Q robin on a magnolia tree in his yard. Thursday morning. when the thermometer a few hours earl- fer had registered two degrees be- low zero. Which gives everyone hope. that Spring may be early this year.
 Dance Saturday
 The annual dance of employees of the Eyelet Speciality Company will be held Saturday night at Foresters' hall. Thomaston avenue, Waterville. Square and round dancing will be included iu>the program.
 Mrs. William Sheldon Knight is chairman of the arrangements com-
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A meeting of the Casper s. Davis. American Legion Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps to be held tomrorow night at 8:30 o'clock, at Fraternity hall. A rehearsal will follow. ..i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-30

A monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid society of Grace Methodist church will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the parlors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Albert Langlois, 8 Slocum street, and Anita Labeau, 8 SI0cum street. Corporation, generates 10OO0,OOO volts of lightning in one of the Ex- positions most eerie and awesome Spectacles.
 From locomotives to jewels; from chewing gum to stainless steel; all will unfold the saga of the nations industrial life.
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mittee yesterday afternoon. Several scores of Waterburians were in at tendance, among the many mem- bers of the police and fire depart mentS.
 Senator Culhane spoke in favor of his bill changing the city pension system and setting up new widows pension funds in the police and fire Senator Egan appear ed for his bill establishing a city plan commission and providing for the appointment of city auditor by the board of finance.
 Pension Bills
 Also heard yesterday were bills granting pensions to Miss Catherine Malone, veteran employe of the of flee of the city clerk, and James Lynch, retired Waterbury fireman.
 Edward Udelowitz, independent Republican, charged at the hearing that the board of aldermen's Repub- lican majority is dominated by the American Brass O., and the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, and claimed that the finance board has only two real members" John H. Goss, president of the Scovill O., and Major w. Judge, assistant treasurer of the American Brass Go.
 Under Senator Culhane's bill, po- licemen and f1remen would con- tribute per cent of their wages to widows pension funds, with the city contributing per cent of its rev. enue from liquor licenses. If policeman or fireman died after 10 years of service, his widow would receive one-fourth of his pay as a pension. If he has served 30 years or more, his wife will receive one-half of his pay.
 The bill also provides that any city employe may retire on half pay after 30 years of service, with no pension to be less than $l ,00O a year. Widow of city employees would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
BIBLE CLASSES IN
 ANNUAL MEETING
Major Arkett to Give Prin= cipal Address; Election.
 Planned Tonight

The Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible Glasses will hold it monthly meeting this evening at 8 p. m. at the Salvation Army Citadel, 182 Cherry street. This being the last meeting of the season, the annual election of officers will take place. The nominating committees, headed by Charles Doescher, will present a slate of prospective of- ficers for consideration and election. Immediately after election, theNaew officers will be installed by State President David R. Bristol, of Meri- den.
 Another highlight of the meeting will be the entrance into the City Federation of the newly formed Mems Bible Class of the Salvation Army. This class will be welcomed on behalf of the City Federation by its President, Charles Rietdyke, and accepted on behalf of the State Fed eration by MT. Bristol.
 The principal speaker of the eve- ming will be Major A. Edgar Arkett, Divisional Commander of Salvation Army activities in Connecticut, who will be accompanied bp an instru- mental quartet of the Manchester band.
 Delegations from all federate. classes and many church groups are expected to attend.
 As per custom, this annual meet ing will also be known as Ladies Night" and the men are urged to bring their ladies with them. A special service has been arranged for the ladies, with Mrs. Arkett as guest speaker and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg as vocal soloist.
 At the close of both services, the men and women will meet in the up- stairs auditorium for refreshments and a social hour.
 Both services are open to the general public and a cordial invita- ton is extended to all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

COURT AMENDS
 THEFT CHARGE
Two Accused Draw Ten- Days Sentence to Town
 Farm at BrOOkSide

Attempted theft of. radiator from truck on Watertown avenue owned by Anthony Pope and Wil- liam Cavanaugh resulted in the ar- rest of Vincent Bazil 37, of 678 North Riverside street, and Michael saldukas, 29, of 36 South Leonard street, yesterday.
 On motion of Prosecutor Frank Healey in City Court today, the charge was changed from theft to intoxication, Lieut.. William F. Foley testifying as to their condition when arrested by Officers James Wagner and Phelan. Both men pleaded gull ty to the charge of intoxication, and were sentenced to 10 days each at Brookside home by Judge Theobald E. Conway.
 The case of Neil Bradley, 39, of 469 Cornwall avenue, arrested yes- terday on a warrant charging non- support, was continued for a week by Judge Conway today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Nominations Made
 By Senator Egan
 Author Of Measure
Many Waterburians Hear Arguments on City Charter Changes -UdelOwitz Declares Aldermanic Board
 Is Controlled By American Brass Co.,, Scovills

receive pensions amounting to half pay.
 Commission Plans
 Senator Egan's plan commission would consist of five members. The following are nominated by Senator Egan as the original personnel of the commission: for one year, Thomas F. Moore; for two years, John A. Coe, Jr.; for three years, Francis T. Reeves; for four years, Hugh L. Thompson; for five years, Harold Smith.
 The commission would supervise future development of the city and draw up a master plan" for Wa terbury's growth. The commission would have to approve large expen- ditures of city funds.
 The provision for a city auditor to be appointed by the board of finance was opposed by Alderman Thomas Bane, who said he was speaking for Controller Sherwood Rowland. The controller, he said, now has the power to appoint such an auditor, and the purpose is to take this power away from him be- cause he is Republican. Also in opposition were Vernon Hall of the Republican town committee. Alder man, Joseph Reiner, and MT. Udelo- witZ.
 Scores registered in favor of the bill allowing Miss Malone to apply
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Exhibitors
 Invest $3O,0OO,
 at New York Fair

New York - Industrial exhibits, costing more than $35,000,000, will attract millions to the New York Worlds Fair 1889. Forty-four build ings have been erected by private exhibitors, while the Fair has pro- vided 20 additional exhibit halls. The Railroad Building is the largest. With a brilliant facade of orange and yellow, this $3,500,0O0 exhibit is nearly quarter mile long. Its focal point is vast rotunda stimulating the old "roundhouse" of Casey Jones tradition.
 Directly opposite, the General Mo- tors Building is a worthy rival for public acclaim. This gigantic project will also be an investment of mill lions, and include miniature city of l 800 ,000 houses as one of its features, Equally impressive the nearby Ford Building will demonstrate on elab- crate out-of-doors ramps the meth- ods of handling the traffic of to- morrow. The Chrysler Building, the Marine Building, and the Aviation Building give striking personality and color to the Fair with their ar tistic facades and wholly original designs. Other exhibits providing high-spots of beauty are the Petro- leum Industries Building, mounted on great oil tanks; the Consolidated Edison Building with panoramic, electric-lighted baS-reiief of New York City; the Continental Baking Company and its most expensive of the worlds wheat farms-one of |. 10000 square feet; the Firestonc Tire and Rubber Company's Build- ing, and farm (the latter showing the use of pneumatic tires for wheel ed agricultural equipment), and the air. conditioned igloo of the Carrier Corporation.
 Surmounting the building of the National Cash Register Company, a giant "till' will ring up the Fairs attendance day by day. Spectacular jets of flame will surge skyward in front of Gas Exhibits, Inc, while not so far away visitors will find cool and repoSe in the cedar grove flank ing the building of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. The Borden Company, with its 200 artistocratic COWS, will tell the story of modern dairying, while General Electric, wing with nearby Vest inghouse and Electrical Utilities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
RECEPTION FOR
 REV. LEO FINN
Newly Elected Supreme Chaplain of K. of C. HOn=
 Ored By Park City

A testimonial reception was held in honor of the Rev. Leo M. Finn, pastor of St. Mary's church, Bridge port and a native of this city last night under the auspices of Park City Council, Knights of Columbus, in their club-rooms.
 The occasion was to observe Father Finn's recent appointment as Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, to which office he succeeded upon the death of his un- cle, the late Right Rev. Monsignor John J. McGivney.
 State Senator Albert E. Coles, Grand Knight of Park City Coun- cil, presided at the meeting and in- troduced the several speakers who paid their compliments and respects to Father Finn. A military salute to Father Finn was given by the councils drill team.
 Among those speaking were: Rev. Francis Morrissey, St. Charles church, council chaplain: Rev. Emil lio IaSiello, St. Raphaels church; Rev. Donald Paolucci, St. RaphaeHs church, also native of Waterbury; Rev. Richard Dunn, St. Augustine's church; James Shannon, and De- putty Grand Knight Joseph F. Hen- neSsey.
 Father Finn, who is member of Sheridan Council, "A, Knights of Columbus, is the fourth member of his family to be made Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Colum- bus. The order was founded in 1882 by the Rev. Michael J. McGiv- ney and group of New Haven lay men. Father McGivney later serv- ed for several years as Supreme Chaplain. In 1901 his brother, the late Monsignor Patrick J. McGivney became Supreme Chaplain and re- mained in that office until his death ill 1928, when he in turn was suc- ceeded by Monsignor John J. Mo- Givney whose untimely death sev- eral weeks ago occasioned much sor- row throughout the Hartford dio- cese and the nation where he was widely known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

Arthur c. Leach, New Haven Fireman, today became the 8O,000th Connecticut subscriber to the Plan For Hospital Care non-prOfit organization which pro- vides hospital care at low cost. Many Waterbury firms are num- bered among the 1,200 business and industrial firms sharing bene- fits of the plan. The 00,000th sub scriber is expected to be enrolled by September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Many Missing

Many Missing
 State Capitol, Hartford, April B. With many legislators absent be- cause of the lengthy debate in the senate over the dual job issue, the meeting of New Haven county legis- lators yesterday afternoon was ad- .iourned immediately. Action on sev-
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for a pension. She has served 31 years in the city's employ, it was pointed out, but has not yet reach- ed the retirement age of 60
 Attorney Thomas McDonough spoke in favor of the bill granting a pension to MT. Lynch. He resigned by request in 1928, the lawyer said, because of a nerve condition brought on by serious injuries suffered in fighting fires in Waterbury.
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eral important matters was de- ferred for another two weeks.
 Slated to come up for discussion was the proposed county budget for the next two years. The budget com- mittee will recommend reductions of about $3O,00O year for the next biennium.
 The county meeting was also to take action on an adverse commit tee report on a proposed $150,00O addition to the county courthouse at Waterbury. Acceptance of the com- mittees report is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, April B. Charter changes proposed by Sena- tors George T. Culhane and Edward P. Egan of Waterbury were dis cussed at length during hearings be- fore the cities and borougnS com-
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