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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
C. & C. Society

The third annual dinner dance of the Caitina Connezionali aux ilary was attended by more than 50 couples in the Silver Chalet Saturday night.
 Miss Lena Capristo was chair man of the arrangements commit tee, assisted by Miss Ann Tam marc, co-chairman; Miss Mary Tammaro, president; Miss Esther Mastroianni, Mrs. Ann Mastroian- nj, Mrs. Mary Deschino, Mrs. Lena Summa, Miss Rose Civitate, Miss Angeline Ciareli, Mrs. Margaret Ponzillo, Miss Carrie Rolly. Mrs. Ann Lattanzio, Mrs. Carmella St. John, Mrs. Susan Lacondrata, Mrs. Mary Belvedere and Mrs. Raffael- la Altieri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
POST CHAIRMAN
 OF ROLL CALL

Ithaca, N. Y, May 8-Under the chairmanship of Donald J. Post of Waterbury, a committee of Cornell Hans will, during May, call the roll of all alumni in the Waterbury as part of a nation wire Roll Call sponsored by the Cornellian Council to increase the number of contrib tutors to the Alumni fund. The Coun- Gil is the official alumni fund-rais- ing organization of the University.
 There are more 50 Cornell men in the Waterbury area. Of that number seven have already contrib uted $178 to the Council this year. The Waterbury area has been group ed in Class F." areas having be- tween 50 and 100 alumni, and MT. Posts committee will compete with others in the same group for top honors in that classification.
 The championhip of American universities in the number of con- tributing alumni was won by Cornell in 1929-30 when it first called the roll patterned after the famous roll calls of the Red Cross. Goal of the Roll Call this year is to better the records of Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth, present leaders in alumni contributors. "Is your name written there?" is the Roll Call ques- tion slogan which will be answered by Cornellians in the Waterbury area.
 During March, unrestricted, ol Alumni fund, gifts totalled $5,667. .49 the best March figure in seven years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
SERVICES FOR MOTHERS, SONS
Sacred Heart Scout Troop Arranges Special COm-
 nluniOn Breakfast

Troop number 13 B. s. A. of the Sacred Heart Church, Waterbury will hold its first Mother and Son Communion breakfast Mothers Day, May 14th. The Scouts will receive Communion in a body in company with their Mothers at the eight o'clock Mass. Following the Mass all the Mothers will be the guests of their sons at breakfast to be held in the Sacred Heart High School Cafe teria. Rev. John McBrearty, troop chaplain and MT. George Grady of the Wilby High school faculty will be the guest speakers. Scoutmaster, James J. Burke will preside at the breakfast.
 On Friday evening May 26th the troop dramatic club will present a four act musical comedy entitled "Jambomania" as the feature att traction of the troops third annual Scout Night. Proceeds will be used towards the Troop Camping Fund.
 Troop number 13 is one of the pio- neer Catholic troops in the city of WdUC1 bu1y, IldfulS UCCA O1 SdIlAACO by the Rev. Cornelius P. Teulings during the pastorate of the late Rev John J. Fitzgerald. During the past year it has carried out an unusual active program. The present officers of the Troop are: Scoutmaster, James J. Burke, Assistant Scout masters, John c. Cullinan, Arol j. Charbonneau, Michael V. Nolan Napoleon Charbonneau is chairman of the Troop Committee. assisted by Rev. John McBrearty, chaplain Leo Conard Sr., Harold Beecher ST., AL fred Baril, Joseph Ippolito ST., and William Lucian. The junior officers are: Harold Beecher Jr., Senior pat rol leader, Edward Finn. Scribe, Leo Conrad Jr. Asst. Treasurer, and Joseph Ippolito Jr., Arthur Char bonneau, Norman Baril, Thomas Brennan, Robert Cipriano, Jack Riley are patrol leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
CORMAN STILL IN FIGHTING MOOD

Washington. May 8.-(UP)-The American Federation of Labor fac- tion of the United Textile Workers, led by President Francis J. German, convened today to plan fight against the organizing efforts of the Congress of Industrial Organization faction.
 German, who was active in the CIO until he was expelled by the UTW executive board a few months ago, opened the convention by charging that many important sec- tions of the organization are in a state of temporary demoralization due to the ruinous and disruptive policies of the CIO textile workers organizing committee"
 German said he would be a can- didate for reelection as president, despite reports that the AFL would seek to drop him after returning the UTW's Federation charter. John P. Frey, AFL metal trades depart ment head, linked German to the communists" in the CIO when he testified before the Dies committee Investigating un-American activities Q few months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
CATHOLIC WOMEN
 ARRANGE LECTURE
Public Invited to Hear Rev. Thomas Denehy Tomor=
 row Evening

Liturgical music will be the topic of a talk by Rev. Thomas Denehy of St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, at the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, under the auspices of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Wo- men, Tuesday night. The meeting will start at 8 o'clock and will be in observance of national music week. The general public is invited to attend.
 Ridgway R. Shinn, Jr., sixteen year old violinist will present an or gan recital Tuesday from 12 to 12:3O noon at the First Congregational church, the second in series of five arranged by the Mattatguck Musical Art society in connection with the celebration and observance of Ma tional Music week. Miss Fannie Mccormack was heard this noon in a program of organ music.
 MT. Shinn's program will include |: Prelude in G Major by Bach; two chorals, Salvation Has Been Brought Unto Me-" and Praise to Thy Jesus" by Dupre; and Toccata by Dubois.
 Also in observance of National Music week the Mae Birt ensemble will present a program at the Southmayd Home tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. Miss Lillian Pukinskis, IS year old violinist will be guest solo, ist. The ensemble includes Anna c. Fruin and Wilda Tufts, violins; Mollie Storm. viola: Beatrice Fitz- patrick, flute; and Mae Birt, piano
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
MAYOR O'BRIEN NOT SENTENCED

Boston, May 8.-(UP)-Superior Judge Lewis Goldberg today deferred until May l6 the disposition of the case of former Mayor James M. OBrien of Revere, who was con- victed by a jury last week of em- bezzling $i3,277 from the city.
 The postponement was granted on defense motion because transcript of trial testimony was not avail. able for use in arguing motion for c new trial.
 Arguments for the new trial also will be heard May l6.
 Assistant Attorney General John 6. Derham did not object to De- fense Counsel James Brennan's request for postponement.
 OBrien faces c possible maximum sentence of 10 years Imprisonment for allegedly embedding the money while he was eitv traasisrer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Italian Aid

Louis Ciraldi, chairman of the publicity committee, announces the following committee for the annual outing of the Italian Aid Society August 20 at Lakewood park:
 Peter J. DiLeo is general chair. man and Umberto Santopietro is c0-chairman. Rev. Edward Farrell and Frank Pope, church trustee, are honorary chairmen. Mrs. Fred J. Hadden is secretary, Alderman Charles P. SciulIo is treasurer.
 The other committees follow Entertainment, John Sforza and Mrs. Joseph Pernatoxzi; donation, Mrs. Michael Giordano, chairman; Mrs. Angelo Possemato. Mrs. Paul Lucian, Mrs. Assunte Basile, Mrs Giovannina Genua, Mrs. Angeline Gemino, Mrs. Madeline Muccino and Miss Doris Jacaruso; publici. ty Mir. CiraIdi. chairman; Sando Bologna and Joseph Famiglietti; drawing tickets, Mrs. Louis schi- appa, chairman; Mrs. Mary Fish. CT and Miss Jacaruso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Probing Fire

Fire of undetermined origin was the cause of several hum dred dollars damage last night in the Mitchell grocery store, 6S Willow street.
 Marion Frank, of 13l Willow street, and Aurora Davidson of 259 Grove street, saw smoke i'm the place and notified John Hoffman, gasoline attendant at a nearby station, who phoned fire headquarters. A box alarm was made by Patrolman Ter renee Lynch.
 The fire Is reported to have started behind . counter. The store Is owned by Joseph Mitch ell. Lieut.. Eugene A. Legge of the marshal's staff, investigated. Engines 1, 2, c, 10 and Truck 1 responded to the alarms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Engineers To Discuss
 Flood Control Plans
Brigadier- r-General Wadhams to Address Connecticut
 Society at Meeting in Torrington Thursday Night

Brigadier . General Sanford H Wadhams, director of the state wa ter commission of Connecticut and a member of the governors commit tee on flood control, will discuss the progress of flood control before the spring meeting of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers scheduled to be held in Torrington, Thursday, May 11th.
 General Wadhams will speak at the evening session of the all-day meeting which will begin at 12:3O D. m. with an assembly at the audito- rum of the Torrington Electric Light Cmpany. At 12:45, luncheon will be served the engineers who will be the guests of the Torrington Light company and the Torrington Water Company.
 The program will be continued at PAS p. m. with an inspection of the Hendey Machine company plant. The Union Hardware company plant will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Sheehan Honored At
 Testimonial Dinner
Postal Employe Presented With Purse By Friends,
 Associates Communion Breakfast Held
WASHINGTON HILL

James. Sheehan of South street, popular empleye of the postal de- patment, was honored Saturday night at testimonial dinner n compliment of his recent marriage. The affair was held at the Mill Plain grill.
 Ted Donahue was chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by Patrick Slattery, Armand Mar candonio and Thomas Walsh. James L. Cunningham, toastmaster, pre- sented the guest of honor with a purse. Speakers included Supt. of Mails Charles H. Platt, William Nichols, Frank Reed, John Quilter and others.
 Entertainers included Charles O'Connor and Thomas Sullivan. Those attending included:
 Fred Delaney, James Shea, Philip McMahon, Raymond Nelson, Charles H. Platt, Anthony Talir. A. E. Jackabruskas, Robert Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
MRS DURFEE HAS
 LOST HER FIGHT

Taunton, Mass, May 8-CUP)- Mrs. Beatrice Durfee has lost her fight for the $100,000 estate left by her third husband, Frederick J. Durfee, heir to a chain hotel for tune.
 Probate Judge Mayhew R. Hitch denied her petition for appointment as administrator of Durfee's estate on grounds that she was not the le- gal widow of the Fall River club man. At the same time. the judge allowed a similar petition filed by William Durfee, father of Freder- ick.
 Though Judge hitch did not cite the reason for his ruling, 1t was be- lieved that he refused to recognize the legality of divorce obtained by Mrs. Durfee from her second husband. Frederick Rankel, Mil- waukee construction engineer. in JaureS, Mexico, only month be- fore she married Durfee in 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Monopoly Committee
 Obtaining Evidence
Two Local Industrial Executives Expected to Testify Before Committee in Washington, D. C., Tomorrow

row. Their testimony, 1t is reported, will be important.
 With the committee studying the questions of control of the raw ma terial and their fabrication, the American Brass company officials will be questioned concerning fabri- cation, the phase of the beryllium industry handled by the American Brass company.
 Beryllium is a metal of strategic importance as an alloy, although lit- tie known to the public, according to the monopoly committee. Less than three per cent of beryllium, added to copper will produce a metal as hard or harder than steel, with many of the merits of both metals. It has been reported previously in The Democrat that agents of the Senator Mahoney committee study ing monopolies were working at the American Brass company and other plants. MT. Coe admitted the men were working here, but declined to comment when questioned more than week ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Chairman

Frank Capalbo, whose Hawaiian orchestra will play for the rest of the evening. Refreshments will be served.
 The committee in charge of ar- engagements is headed by Mrs Rose Spadaro, chairman, Mrs. Jo- seph Pernatozzi, Mrs. Julia Ca- pocchi, Mrs. Philomena Gizze, Mrs Laura Mazzeo, Mrs. Marie Yer rextro, Mrs. Olympia Famiglietti, Ms. Mary Scozzafava, Mrs. Ric- ciutti, Mrs. Thomas Cannata. Mrs. Angelo Cannata, Mrs. Ferrucci and the Misses Marie Damiani and Syl- via Perillo.
 Movies showing the coronation of Pope Plus will be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
For Golfers!

An early morning service ar ranged through the requests of fishermen and golfers was con- ducted at the Evangelical Con- gregational church in Needham, Mass, yesterday morning by the pastor, Rev. Edward M. Condit, former assistant at the First Con- gregational church in this city.
 Similar services will be held throughout the summer months. Rev. MT. Condit in his sermon to early risers asserted men could create economic or domestic hell on earth and had the power with in themselves to transform that hell into a heaven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Star of Waterbury

Star of Waterbury Lodge, Shep- herds of Bethlehem, celebrated its 2Sth anniversary, with special program Saturday night at En- gineer's hall.
 Entertainment was provided by Miss Mildred Pinney, Mrs. Francis Payne and Mrs. Gertrude Hanson.
 Guests of honor include: Mrs. Marion Smith, of West Haven. dis trict deputy; Mrs. Nellie Farrell, of New Haven, past supreme com mander; Mrs. Augusta Espelin, past commander; Mrs. Alice Wheeler, of Derby; and Mrs. Hes- ter Philbrick of Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
BOYS CLUB CAMP
 TO OPEN JULY ,

In anticipation of the officia, opening of the Boys Club camp al Cheshire July 5, several club mem. bers spent considerable time last week effecting various improve ments. John Ward, club physical director, will be in charge of the camp this year.
 His assistants will include trained councillors, experienced in water front safety and Red Cross life sav- ing.
 Much interest has been shown in the boxing tournament which will be held in the gym Saturday. The weight limitations include 80-95- 110-125 pounds, and the maximum age limit is IS. Medals will be awarded the winners.
 The Enkcor Cubs, composed of younger brothers of members of the Enkcors will meet with Henry Behr The following are members: Car men Amenta, John Barr, Raymond Behr, Frank Brucato, Chester Lu- binski, Edward Padaigas, George Pirro, Robert Russo, Sonny Santoro and Victor VeturiS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

ray, John Fitzmaurice, Armand Marcandonio, William Nelson, Ray mond Walsh, Anthony Stance, Francis Byrnes, Michael Sheehan, Jr., Frank Fitzgerald, Charles Mor- rissey, John Garrity, Ted Donahue, James Grifin, T. Cosgriff, Patrick Lynch, Joseph Phalen, Jerry Sulli- van, Edward O'Loughlin, Louis Ay- otte, Kenneth Strathern, William Overton, Edward Kearns, Charles Hodges, Ray Sugrue, John Sheehall, Frank Conlan, Bernard Kelly, Ray mond Stanffo. Dick Johnston, Fred Leeney, Edward Fitzgerald, Walter Budd, Joseph Palmer, Harold Cole man, Goveneur Dovis. William Har- rison, Finton Green, Thomas Savers, Carl Gilmartin.
 Joseph E. Daley, Russell Farrell John Cosgriff, James T. Kelley, Thomas Costello, James Murphy, Patrick Quilter, Fred Comber, Kelsey Greaney, Joseph Shea, Joseph Bro- phy George Byrnes, Edward Sutton Joseph German, Patrick Lyons, Ed- ward Piercey, William Phalen, John Quilter, William Doran, John Keefe. Harold Blacker, Carl Deeley, Frank Reed, Joseph Mulhall, James Alex ander, John Collins, Peter Skehan, Frank Keefe, Houston Carolan, Jo- seph Olesky, Thomas Walsh, Thom- as Corden, Bernard Skelley, James Walsh, Edward F1tzmaurice, Otto Bodden. Francis Maloney, John Slattery, John Kelly, Edward Lynch, James Cunningham, Morgan Burke, George Perigard, Edgar Dwyer, Henry Quinn, William Nichols, John Scadden, Thomas Walsh, William Clasby, Patrick Slattery William Dwyer, Edward Hebert, George Casey, Thomas Sheehan, Ray Fitz- patrick, Edward Shea, Thomas Sul- livan, Joseph Fitzgerald, Patrick Sugure, John Flaherty, Paul Gar rity, Thomas Phalen, John Daley. James Lyons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

Postal Inspector Ralph Edmonds of Bridgeport was the principal speaker. Others were Max B. Light ner, of Duncanon, Pa, national sec- retary: and Bernard E. Farrell, of New Haven, district postal cashier.
 Shannon L. Moore of Norwalk, was renamed president with Arthur Logee, of Danielson, vice-president, and Charles E. Hodges, of Water bury, secretary and treasurer. MT Moore was named delegate-at-large, and George Arnold, of Willimantic state delegate. to the national Car riers' convention in Portland, Ore, in August.
 The auxiliary elected the follow ing: President, Mrs. Hazel Hodges of Waterbury; vice-president, Mrs Mildred Moore, of Norwalk; secre- tary-treasurer, Mrs. Edith Arnold of Willimantic; delegate-at-large Mrs. Hodges, and two state dele gates, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Loui- yane Moran of Oakdale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Bus Hits Car

Slight damage resulted Sat- urday evening when an auto mobile operated by Mrs. Helen A Cash, 40, of 226 North Main street, was involved in an ac- cident with a c. L. X R. bus operated by Albert Ricciardi, 25, of 101 Park Road.
 Motor PatrOlman John Mur- phy, who investigated the col- lision, reported that Mrs. Cash opened the door of her car after pulling into 8 parking space in front of 232 North Main street, and the bus hit the dor. No arrest was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

also be visited by the group. Con- struction activity in Torrington will be shown the engineers during the afternoon. At the Conley Inn under the direction of President Charles Rufus Harte, an open forum discus sion will be held on matters of time ly interest to the profession and to the society.
 The group will attend dinner at the Conley Inn. Arrangements have been made by the following com- mittee: Jay H. F. Clarke, general chairman meetings; Theodore w. Jones, vice-chairman; Joseph P. WadhamS. local chairman; Bertus Bolle, William F. Neirintz, Douglas G. Little and Frank M. Travis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Boy Bitten

Bitten by a dog, Daniel Fasono, 12, of 28 Linwood street, was treated at St. Mary's hospital Saturday. Dr. Robert A. Bonner. Jr., hospital interne, suggested that the dog, owned by Michale Gauford, of Hill street, be brought to the city pound for examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Permit Restored

The state liquor control com- mission today made known that the liquor license of Serafin Fa- condini of 112 Meadow street, pre- viously revoked, has been rein- stated. Seven others throughout the state have had licenses rein stated, after revocations resultant from reports by the Connecticut Citizens committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Communion Breakfast

Final arrangements and reserva- tions for the fifth annual colnmu- nion breakfast of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society will be made at committee meeting in the parish hall Thursday night. Tickets should be obtained before Thursday. Several hundred members of the society are expected to attend the breakfast, which will follow the 7:30 o'clock mass, at which the group will receive the sacrament of com
 munion. Rev. John s. Kennedy, as- sociate pastor of the Catholic Trans
 cript will be the principal speaker. Joseph Donhaue will be toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Spotlighting Brass City News
Delta Pi Honor

Kenneth Kelly of this city stu dent at Becker College of Busi- ness Administration and Secre- tarial Science in Worcester, Mass, has been elected treasurer of Delta Pi fraternity at Beck for the com ing year. The newly elected officers will be installed May 10, when the fraternity holds its third annual banquet at Putnam and Thurs toms Restaurant in Worcester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Confirmation

A class of 300 boys and girl will be confirmed in ceremonies at St. Francis Xavier's church, Thursday afternoon. The group will attend mass Thursday morning. Confes- sions will be heard Wednesday af- ternoon. Most Rev. Francis J. lief, retired bishop of Concordia, Kansas, will officiate because Of the illness of Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Market Traders Very Reluctant At Opening
Continued DuIIness Is Ascribed to Uncertainties Over
 Coal Strike, Present Situation in European Zones

over the coal strike and the foreign situation.
 Steel shares were firm. Bethlehem and U. s. Steel were up l-E point each to 55 3-4 and 47 1-4, respect lively. Chrysler eased 1-2 to 67 3-4 and General Motors 1-4 to 43 7-8. Kennecott, American Smelling and International Nickel recorded small gains. Radio opened 1000 shares at 6 3-8. of 1-4. Eastman Kodak was up 3-4 point to 151 1-2. Mont gomery Ward and Sears Roebuck opened with minor declines but snapped back to moderate gains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
By ELMER c. WALLER 0Inited Press Financial Edifnr

New York, May 8-CUP) Stocks opened narrowly irregular in quiet dealings today. Bonds were steady. May cotton was firm in an other wise barely steady list.
 Action of the stock list here par alleled performance of American shares at London. Continued dull- ness was ascribed to uncertainties
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Great Chief!

William Saunders of this city was elected great chief of the rec ords for his 39th term at the 53rd state convention of the Great Sun council of Connecticut, Improved Order of Redmen, at the Hotel Barnum in Bridgeport, Saturday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Agreement Filed

The following agreement in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of to- tai disability were filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 N. M. Watson & Co.,, Kent, and Grover Katan, Kent, back injury, $9.50 beginning March ', 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Holy Name Society

Rev. John s. Kennedy. associate editor of the Catholic Transcript, will be the principal speaker at the fifth annual communion breakfast of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society, Mothers day, May IA, in the parish hall.
 Arrangements are being made to accommodate several hundred men at breakfast following the 7:30 o. clock mass.
 President Edward Goggins and Past President Thomas Scadden will speak briefly. Joseph Donahue will be toastmaster.
 Robert McHugh is chairman of the arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Court Fruitful Vine

Members of Court Fruitful Vine, Foresters, will go to Thomaston tonight to be guests of Court Friendship at q special program, Delegations from Seymour and Ansonia will aiso attend.
 Joseph Mackie Is in charge Of arrangements for the local court. Members will meet at The Elton ct 7:S0 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
roRDHAM RECORDS SHOCKS

New York May e-(Up)--Ford- ham university reported tcday It's semisograph had recorded two sharp earthquakes last night. The direc- ton was not indicated. bat the jolts were believed to have occurred about S400 miles away. The first shock was recorded at e:lb D. m. and the sec. ond ct o:5obe D. Ei.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Unchanged

The condition of Mrs. Celia Rieley, 49, and her daughter, Viola 13, of West Cheshire, both in jured in an automobile accident in West Cheshire Thursday night, was reported unchanged at St. Mary's hospital today. Their names remain on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Rural Carriers In
 Protest Over Wages
Discrimination Charged By State Branch of N R. L. C. Association; Waterbury Man Chosen Sec'y-Treas.

Woodbury, May 8EDeclaring that restoration of pay cuts to all federal employees except rural carriers con- stituted an unwarranted discrimina- tion, members of the Connecticut branch of the National Rural Let ter Carriers association and its aux Hilary yesterday adopted resolution to ask Congress for full restoration of pay cuts. The annual meeting was held at the town hall in Wood bury and was attended by 140 men and women from all over the state.