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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Initiated

R. Myron Roberts, son of Mir. and Mrs. Ralph H. Roberts of Frost road, was initiated into the Scabbard and Blace, national hon. orary military fraternity, and also was elected first lieutenant of the Pershing Rifles, crack drill regi- ment at the University of Ala bama last week.
 Roberts, a junior at Alabama, has been active in school affairs since his freshman year. He is publicity manager of the Hammer Hammer, student humor magazine, and is also club editor of the Crimson and White, the school newspaper. He is member of the University council of clubs, and recently served on the junior prom committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

headquarters at the Hotel Narra- ganSett.
 Month of Discussions The strike call followed over a month of negotiations between rep resentatives of 1900 employees in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut and officials of the Teamsters' Union in the three states.
 The unoin seeks a maximum 75- cent-an-hour wage in place of pres- ent maximum rates varying from 55 to "A cents an hour according to To- cality.
 For the present the strike will be confined to Rhode Island, according ot Chester G. Fitzpatrick of Wor- cester, Mass, chairman of the union negotiating committee However, all union drivers will refuse to drive trucks into Rhode Island, he said.
 As Rhode Island firms agree to union demands, they will be per- mitted to move goods, it was an- nounced. The union claimed that one large concern. Seaboard Freight Lines, Inc, of New York, operating 300 trucks in Rhode Island, and 20 smaller concerns already have capi- tulated. Food trucks will not be mo- tested, the union said. Conn. Unaffected As Yet Hartford, Conn.,, March 20-(UP) -Myles w. Illingworth, secretary manager of the Motor Truck ASso- citation of Connecticut, said today another regional conference probably would be held soon in an endeavor to adjust the labor demands of tri- state truck drivers which resulted in strike today at Providence.
 Connecticut, for the time being, he said, would be unaffected by the walkout. The Hartford local voted Sunday to accept a compromise agreement drawn at Boston Tuesday and missionary" work was being conducted to have other operators throughout the state sign the agree ment.
 There are between 200 and 300 operators in Connecticut, he said. employing between 2000 and 5000 men. Some of the operators were oWner-driyers.
 Providence was chosen for a test" walkout, >according to Illingworth, because of the lower wage scale ill that area.
 Connecticut truckers, he said, of fered per cent wage increase next year and another per cent the year following, land that's all we felt we could do."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Celebrant

tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock in St. Charles church, Bridgeport
 The body of the late monsignor who died suddenly Thursday even- ing, will be carried from the rectory into the church this evening to rest in state and until mass is sung tomorrow. Scores of priests and nuns and hundreds of friends frC.n all parts of the state will be in att tendance tonight when the offices of the uead are chanted.
 Governor to Attend
 Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, former Gov. Wilbur L. Cross and Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport are expected to be in attendance at the Mass tomorrow.
 The remains of Monsignor Mo- Givney will be brought to Water b1ry, his native city, early tomor- ruw afternoon. Interment will be in the family family pot in old St.. Joseph's cemetery. The late Rev Mi chael McGivney, one of the found- CTS of the Knights of Columbus and the late Monsigner Patrick J. Mo- Civney, are buried here. Monsignor John McGivney succeeded his brother, Patrick, as supreme chap lain of the Knights of Columbus and as pastor of St. Charles church, eleven years ago.
 A police escort will accompany the cortegs from Bridgeport to the local cemetery. Members of the Wa terbury police department motor patrol will meet the procession at City Corners.
 Three nepheWs of the late Mon- signor, all natives of Waterbury will serve as officers of the Mass They are: Rev. Leo M. Finn, pas tor of St. Mary's church, celebrant, the Rev. Francis Finn, of Plainville, deacon and the Rev. Vincent Finn of Greenwich, Subdeacon. A cousin the Rev. Michael Thompson, of Ni- antic, will serve as thurifer, while two priests who were former mem bers of St. Charles parish, the Rev Joseph Donnelly. of Stafford Springs, and the Rev. William Ger rity of Meriden, will serve as aco- lytes.
 The Rt. Rev. Wi:iiam F. Flynn, of Hartford, chancellor of the dio- cese and close friend of the Mon- signor, will deliver the eulogy.
 List of Honorary Bearers
 Seven supreme officers and five
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Spring Is Here! Old Man Winter Pre- pares to Check Out
 Shortly

Old Man Winter was n.aking his last stand, from the point of view of the calendar, today, for spring arrives officially tomorrow. The spring season begins officially at 7:29 a. m., and lasts until June 21,
 Extremely mild days last month led to a hope of an "early spring. but winter changed its mind soon thereafter and the temperature went sliding down. The return of winter was climaxed by a three-day blizzard, and worst of the winter little more than a week ago.
 With spring officially here tomor- row, it will be time for amateur gardeners to start getting their equipment ready, for householders to start oiling their lawnmower, and for housewives to get ready for spring housekeeping.
 The weatherman takes little cognizance of springs official ar- rival, predicting colder weather to- morrow. In the 24-hour period from noon yestreday to noon today, the maximum temperature was 40 de- grees and the minimum "A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Suit Withdrawn

The $250 civil action of Sophie Sanditz against James Healey, pending trial in court of common pleas, was withdrawn today and reported settled. No terms were disclosed.
 The action, originally filed in the city court and later trans ferred, was based on an alleged automobile accident on Water town avenue, April 10, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
L. O. O. M.

Waterbury Lodge, L. O. O. Moose, nominated Henry J. Car isio, of 2 Clover street, for the post of dictator yesterday. MT. Carisio, electrician at the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, will succeed Harry Hu- bert at installation ceremonies, April 26.
 Other officers nominated, are: Vice-dictator, Otto Herbert; pre- late, Joseph Beck; secretary, E. F. Bano; treasurer, Frank J. Egan trustee, Kenneth Mckay; delegate to supreme convention at Phila- delphia, Henry Carisio; alternate, John Hannah.
 The nominees will be elected at 8 meeting on April 12.
 A group from the Waterbury lodge will attend a Moose boosters meeting in New Haven next Sum- day. A special coach will be chartered for the trip which will start from the Moose home at 2 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Benefit of Clergy

William Vosburgh, Jr., presi- dent of the Civic Theater, has invited leading clergymen of the city to attend a run through of the current production of the theater, American Landscape" by Elmer Rice tonight at St. Johns parish house. The play is scheduled to be presented at the Waterbury Women's club or March 30 and 31.
 American Landscape" essen- tially a patriotic play, deals in part with the Nazi Bund in S0uthbury, Connecticut, and with the entrance of Union fac- tors in small communities. Cler- gymen have been invited to comment on these features of the drama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

The bill gives property owners a year to pay sewer assessments in- stead of the 120 days now allowed i'll the charter and provides that assessments shall be reduced in pro- portion to the amount of WPA help given the city in sewer work.
 A resolution condemning the bill has been voted by the board or finance. Letters opposing the meas ure have been sent to legislative leaders at Hartford by Controller Sherwood Rowland. The bill is also opposed by the Waterbury Brass Workers union, on the ground that 1t will mean the loss of hundreds of WPA jobs.
 Sewer construction is financed by a revolving sewer fund, and as- sessments already out are counted on for sewer work now unledway or planned. Senator Culhane's bill is retroactive to Jan. 1 and would invalidate many assessments levied since the first of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

supreme directors of the Knights of Columbus of whose Fourth De- gree Monsignor McGivney had been supreme chaplain x:nce 1928, were announced as honorary pallbearers last night for the funeral tomorrow.
 The supreme officers are Martin H. Carmody, knight; Francis P Matthews, deputy knight; D. J. Cal- lahan, treasurer; Luke E. Hart, ad- vocate; Dr. Edward W. Fahey, physician; David F. Supple, warden and John s. Conway, secretary.
 The supreme directors are: Dan- iel A. Tobin of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Francis Fauteux of Montreal, Que- bee; John H. Reddn of Denver, Colo; John E. Switt, of Boston, Mass, and Michael J. Hewlett, of Chicago Ill.
 Two officials of the state organiza- tion of the Knights of Columbus, William J. Mulligan of Hartford, and William J. Shea of Manchester, will also be bearers
 Others Named
 Twenty-four prominent Bridge porters and leaders in other Con- necticut cities will also act as hon. orary bearers. They are: Postmaster Peter M. Davey, Dr. Andrew Mo- Quecney, Judge J. Lavery, Dr. Dan- iel P. Griffin, Senator Albert L.. Coles, Edward E. Bray, Robert E. Donnelly, J. Gerald Phelan, James L. McGovern, John J. McNamara, William J. Garrity, John T. Culli- nan, Summer Simpson and James S. Shannon.
 Also: Judge r-.ank McEvoy, of Waterbury and Judge Kenneth Wynne, John M. Golden, Patrick l.. Harkins. Timothy M. Clifford, Will liam F. Falsey. Edward F. Miner, Charles J. Mcclure, James L. How ard and Arthur J. German, all of New Haven.
 Delegations attending the services will include groups from Russell council, K. of C., New Haven, the Monsignors home council; Park City Council, K. of C., Regina Chris tina court, Catholic Daughters of America, of which he was chaplain, and delegation of teachers from Harding high school.
 Members of Philip Sheridan as- sembly, Fourth Degree, K. of C., will comprise the guard of honor.
 Acting as chaplainS to Bishop Mo- Auliffe at the high requiem mass will be the Rev. John F. Moore, pas tor of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Rev. Thomas F. Mooney, pastor of St. Ambrose church.
 A delegation of members of Sher- idan Council of this city will attend the mass tomorrow morning and will participate in the final tribute at the grave.
 Council Meets
 A special meeting of the council was held Saturday evening at the Columbus Club. Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden presided. A committee was named to supervise the local funeral arrangements and to visit St. Charles church to pay the councils respects to the late su- preme chaplain.
 The committee included Grand Knight Scadden, Patrick F. Bergin, Past Grand Knight Cornelius Maloney, Roger w. Walsh, Joseph Carolan, Attorney vincent Scully, William T. Harrington, Charles Vali- tis, Charles E. Mcdonald, Joseph E. Commerford, Dr. Joseph F. Byrnes, Tobias Bannon.
 The local knights will be hosts to the supreme officers and visiting brothers following the committal services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

.MaScoli, who today stated that thu show will continue on schedule, de. spite the union difficulties, contends that every theater in the city O. Waterbury of the seating capacity O. the Plaza theater, has two motion picture operators. That is sufficien to meet the demands of the stat, law" He also claims that Bushes. Agent Manetti has refused to CO., operate with him in negotiations.
 Spokesmen for the union, Opera. tors Local No. 304, International Al. liance of Theatrical Stage Employ. es and Moving Pictures Machine Operators of the United States, saic today that the house, formerly known as the Garden" has alWay. been three-man-operated theater
 There is no dispute over wages ol hours they admit.
 Manager Mascoli issued the fol- lowing prepared statement today:
 On January l, 1889, the Plaza theater was opened to the public of the city of Waterbury after extensive remodeling and altera- tions.
 Prior to the opening of this the ater, I negotiated with the Op- orators local, No. BOA, of the h. ternational Alliance of Theatrical State Employees and Moving Pic ture Operators of the United States in the hope that local No. BOA would cooperate with me in the opening of this theater.
 Local No. 304, through its bust ness agent, James Mannetti, iias absolutely refused to cooperate in any respect.
 So that the public may know the true cause of my difficulties, wish to make the following state- ment:
 Every theater in the city of Waterbury of the seating capacity of the Plaza theater, has two mo- tion picture operators. That is sufficient to meet the demands of the state laws. I wish to employ two moticn picture operators who are members of the local No. BOA, and agree to pay them union wages, the same as are paid union motion picture operators through out the city of Waterbury, in the- aters of similar seating capacity and in theaters who are operating under the same type and run of pictures as is conducted at the Plaza theater. This, the union re- fuses to allow, but insists and de- mands that they place and that =
 should employ three motion pie ture operators. This is entirely an unnecessary expense, of no advan- tage to the public in the efficiency of the operation of the motion pic. ture machines, and entirely un- fair to me.
 have tried and offered to com- promise this matter by negotiation, but the local business manager, James Mannetti, absolutely re- fuses. He states that those are his demands and that I employ three motion picture operators as the only way that can employ union help in my theater.
 I ask the public to be the sole judges of my decision and l am ready and willing at all times to employ union help, but shall not do anything that will destroy the high standards of presenting the type of motion pictures as are run at the Plaba theater.
 I have always employed union help and paid union wages ill op- erationg my theater and hope that I may be able to continue to do so."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Principals Daughter
 Brightest In Borough
Clara Chittenden Valedictorian of l939 Naugatuck
 High Class-JOan Lambert SalutatOrian

Naugatuck, March 20. Clara Chittenden, daughter of Supt. of Schools and Mrs. Harold E. Chitten- den, won valedictorian honorS in the senior class of Naugatuck High school, it was announced today. Her average for the four years was 94.44.
 Joan Lambert, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Lambert, is salu- tatorian with an average of 94.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

Jeanette Albert is essayist with an average of 93.76.
 Others in the first ten are: Colette Peterson, 92.25; Jane Wyatt, 9212: Donald Lutze, 91.61; Robert Grant 91.55; Ernestine Feeney, 91.41; Rose mary McDonough, 91.31; and Ben jamin Pupsta, 9109.
 A total of 34 were placed on the four-year honor roll. Their average for the four years were 85 or better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Church, State To Be Well Represented At
 Impressive Services
Requem-Police to Provide Motor Escort From Bridgeport to Old St. Joseph's Cemetery

Church and state will unite to- morrow in paying tributes to the memory of Rt. Rev. Monsignor John J. McGivney, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus.
 Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hartford diocese will preside at the solemn high mass of requiem, which will be celebrated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
ShOrtens Term

Judge Earnest c. Simpson to- day shortened the jail term of George Carter, 5, of this city by remitting a fine of $10O and costs of S123.92, imposed Sept. 27, 1889, when Carter was found guilty of theft of copper. Car ter was sentenced to serve six months, when found gfuilty in superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
ONLY ONE MEETS
 FATAL ACCIDENT

Boston, March 20-(UP)-Only one person was killed in motor vehi- cle accidents in Massachusetts last week, the smallest toll ever recorded for a seven-day period in this state.
 "Thsi remarkable record illustrates clearly that if we could stop motorists from speeding, we would stop the killings" commented registrar Frank A. Goodwin. During the past week there was so much snow on the ground that speedsters could not get going .."
 The toll was 13 fewer than for the previous week and nine fewer than in the corresponding week last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Agreement

The following agreement in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability was filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 Oneglia & Gervasini, Inc, and MaggiOrinO Cellerino, Torring- ton, hernia $17.81 beginning on February 7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Court Verdi

Past Chief Ranger Louis Lerz will be guest of honor tonight at a meeting of Court Verdi, Pores ters of America, at Liberty Hall. He will be presented a past rang CTS pin and a gift.
 Court members will make plans for an entertainment and dance at Temple Hall, April IA. Dele gates to the coming state conven- tion will be named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
City Settles

TheOphile Arsenault today settled his $10.0OO superior court civil action against the City of Waterbury and Walter H. Ford for an undiscloscd amount. At tOrney William P. Wertheimer appeared for the plaintiff.
 The plaintiff alleged injuries resultant from an incident iA the center of Waterbury, August l5. 1885,, when park depart ment truck. operated by the de- fendant Ford, struck him as he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Frank s. Marano. 63 Ridge street, and Lucy R. MarcOni, Al Fuller street.
 Frank Stolfi, 35 Brewster street, and Rose Forte, IS Bennett street.
 Pellegrino Aurigemma, 5O1 Con- gress avenue, Mary Crisafulli, 218 Charles street.
 Dominic RestivO. Jr., 75 HiIIview street, and Emily Ferrelli, 40 West Farm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Registration

Registrations are still being &C., cepted at Crosby high school for the course in motion picture apprecia- tion conducted each Tuesday eve- ming by Walden Trimble, of the adult education program.
 The course deals with the making of motion pictures, explanations of how extraordinary background ef- fects are achieved, and many other of the fascinating aspects of motion pictures from the camera angle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Minor Fires

Bremen eXtinguished two minor blazes yesterday afternoon. Sev- eral companies went to the Home of John Sheridan, 35 West Porter street, after a pan of grease on the stove had started kitchen fire. A cellar fire at the home of Robert Tuohy, 1070 South Main street, was quickly quelled.
 Damage was slight in both fires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Money Taken

Thieves stole $54 in cash in burglaries at two local establish ments last night.
 Detective-Lieut. Edward NIGEL ligott reported that $17 was stolen from the Modern barber shop, 199 North Main street. The thieves broke the glass in back door to gain entrance.
 Detective-Lieut. William Foley reported that $27 was taken from the New Way restaurant, 500 West Main street, The burglars entered through the cellar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Knights of Columbus In Tribute to Late Supreme Chapla
Picture Operators
 "Picket" Theater
Management of Paza Local Union Fail to Adjust Dif=
 faculties on Number of Employees

Controversy between the Plaza theater and the local moving picture machine operators union reached crisis yesterday when three union operators went strike and took up picketng of the East Main street amusement house.
 The dispute centers on the claim of Manager Nicholas Masco that two operators sufficient maintain and run his projectors and the demand of the union through Business Agent James Mannett that three be employed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
B. P. O. E.

With 25O couples in attendance, the annual St. Patrick's dinner dance of the Elks club Saturday night in the club rooms, was a great success. A floor show, music by Al Ricci's harmOnica band and turkey dinner were features. Mu- sic for dancing was by Tommy O'Brien's orchestra.
 William J. Cunningham was chairman of the committee, assist ed by William J. Cavanaugh, Jack HOlian, James Saginaro, James Mccarthy, Leonard Weyand and Harold Brennan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Fracture Ankle

A fall on an icy sidewalk re- suited in fractured ankle last night for Carmine Tozzi, 54, of 88 Sperry street. Tozzi is a pa- tient at Waterbury hospital.
 The injured man was admitted to the hospital at 10 p. m. The hospital was not informed as to where the fall had occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
--- SPO7LIGH7ING ------ Brass City News

crossed the intersection, at West Main and North Main streets.
 The firm of Bronson, Lewis & BronsnO, and Corporation Counsel Charles S. O'COnnor, and Assistant Corp. Counsel Timothy S. Sullivan represented the defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

Andes Walk, Inca Place and Pa cific Promenade are names of streets at the Golden Gate International Exposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

More than 100 seasoned San
 Francisco fire fighters are stationed
 in three fire houses on Treasurer Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

An airplane assembly line at the California Worlds Fair will enable buyers to watch their own ship put together and then fly it home from the Port of Trade Winds, if they wish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

Cowboy riders for the "Cavalcade of the Golden West" historical pageant at the California Worlds Fair, were selected at special try- out and private rodeo."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
FRATERNAL
 Neus
l. O. O. F.

Randall c. Frink, of Waterbury, was elected vice. president of the Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

signor and his two intimate friends, Bishop McAuliffe center, and Rev. Andrew Plunkett, state chaplain of the Knights of Colum- bus. He will be among the scores of clergymen in attendance at the funeral tomorrow.
 The above photo was taken when the distinguished trio visited Waterbury in 1885 for the annual state convention of the Knights The occasion also marked the Gold en Jubilee celebration of Sheridan Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
ASSESSMENTS ON
 SEWERS TUESDAY

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5000 DRIVERS OF
 TRUCKS ARE OUT
headquarters at the Hotel Narra

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-06-15
NOTICE OF SALE

In accordance with the authority
and requirements of Chapter 372,
Sections 1923 and 1924 of Article l6
of the Code of Public Laws OF
Maryland. 1880 Edition, 1887 Ses-
sion, title Montgomery County,.
known as the Charter of the Town
of Washington Grove, Notice Is hero.
by given to the effect that the TowR
of Washington Grove will, at the
end of the time required for publ
cation under the sections aforesaid,
and not less than feur weeks after
the first publication hereof, sell lots
20 and 80, block %, in the Town Of
Washington Grove, to David n.
Grogan and Frances Norma Grogan,
as tenants by the entirety (joint
tenants) and will issue proper
deed therefor; and will likewise sell
lots 2, 3, and s block 10, in the
Town of Washington Grove to ALFRED
Christie III and Marjorie Christie.
as tenants by the entirety (joint
tenants) and will issue q proper deed
therefor; and further viii likewise
sell lots /, 2 and 3 block 6, and all
improvements thereon, in the Town
of Washington Grove, to Edward N.
Aiken and Edna T.. Aiken, as ten
ants by the entirety (joint tenants)
and will issue a proper deed therefor.
TOWN OF WASHINGTON GROVE
By irving Z. MoCathram, Mayor..
Washington Grove, Md.
June s, 1889. 287