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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

Russo, Nick Gugliotti; entertain
ment committee, John Sforza,
chairman, John Fabbino and Paul
Puzzo; publicity committee, Frank
Gemino, Nicholas J. Muccino and
John De Pastino; decorating COM
mittee, Joseph La Porta, chair
man, Donate Iorio and Anthony
Di Napoi: program committee,
Michael Di Primo, chairman, Dan
Lucian and Anthony Nastri; re-
ception committee, Michael Gior-
dano chairman, Frederick w. Pal
omba, Angelo Possemato, Umberto
Santopietro, Michael Galullo, Paul
Puzzo and John De Pastino.
Many National and State offic-
ers of the organization are ex-
pected to attend, including Ma
tional Commander Vincent B. Eel
. tito of Utica, N. Y.
Numerous delegations will also
be present from several local Posts
and Auxiliaries of other Veterans
groups as well as several influ-
entail government officials.
An invitation will also be sent
to Governor Baldwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
FOREST AND PARK
BROADCASTS SET
Rev. Joseph Swain of New.
Canaan on WELL
October 5

A series Of nature talks on the
air is announced by the Connecticut
Forest and Park Association. These
broadcasts are arranged by the
Nature Study committee Of the AS
ISOLATION, in collaboration with the
School Service department OF the
Peabody Museum of Natural His
tory. The same plan was tried out
last year, and aroused great deal
of interest. Many school rooms have
been tuning in regularly, as part
of their nature study work. Fifteen
minute talks will be given each
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from
Station WELL. New Haven, Dial $50.
The program for october is as fol-
lows:
October 5-What Nature Appre-
citation Means to Me-Rev. Joseph
r. Swain, New Canaan. az
October 12-The Praying Mantis-s
Nicely Turner, Connecticut Agriculs
tural Experiment station.
October 19-Seed Dispersal-MiSs
Gertrude n. Clark, School Service
department, Peabody Museum OF
Natural History.
October 26-Autumnal Foliage ~
Professor Carl G. Deuber, Botany
Department, Yale University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
TWO WOMEN HURT
BY SWERVING AUTO

Struck by an automobile that
sweryed off the highway, two wo-
men were injured yesterday after
noon as they stood at the side OF
Meriden road, near Fairview ave-
nue..
The injured, Miss Mary Hobart,
80. of 1852 Hamilton avenue and Mrs.
Catherine Connolly, SO, of 149 East
Liberty street, we're taken to St
Mary's hospital by Edward Dunphy
of 1877 South Leonard street. Adam
Bosco, l8, of 843 Bank street. driver
of the swerving vehicle. was ar
rested by Officer Raymond Leaven-
worth, of the Wolcott police depart
ment and will be arraigned in the
Wolcott town court October 5.
Oficer Leavenworth reported the
Bosco car struck another automobile
in front of 1t as both proceeded to-
ward Waterbury. then veered to the
right, and struck the women.
Mrs. Connolly suffered an injury
of the right foot, while Miss Hobart
sustained injuries Of the chest and
left thigh, and abrasions and con-
tusions of the body.
Both were reported in "fairly
good" condition at the hospital to-
day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
ESCAPED PRISONER.
PROTESTS 'PRUNES'
Expressed Preference for
Jail Rather Than Return
to Town Farm

Plant of starvation failed to move
Judge Theobald E. Conway in city
court today when Michael DeCicio,
"a, of Waterbury, was arraigned on
charges of escaping from Brookside.
equity" was the quick reply De-
Cicio gave Prosecuting Attorney Will
liam K. Lawlor when asked for his
plea, "but," he added, addressing
Judge Conway:
1--WE work all day pulling weeds and
get five prunes for supper"
The hungry fugitive, who, however,
showed no signs Of his alleged prune
diet. added that another motive for
his escape was the hope OF getting
work at the Scovill company.
Don't send me back to Brookside,
he cried, expressing prediction for
the county jail.
After learning from Court Officer
Joseph Garvey that DeCicio is a
regular customer" at headquarters,
Judge Conway sent him back to
Brookside for a week, and informed
him that it is rare occasion when
an accused has the choice OF where
to 60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

The third annual Military Ball
will be held by Florio Post italian
American World War Veterans of
the U. S. on the eve of the Armis-
tice Anniversary November 10th
at Temple Hall. A floor show will
also be held in connection with
the Ball.
A general committee has been
selected to make arrangements
which includes many of the Posts
members.
Among the committee are, John
Deschino, general chairman; Eus-
tacchio Schiappa, co-chairman;
Frank Gemino, sec; John Sforza,
treas; Saverio Cappella is chair
man of the ticket committee as
sisted by Leonard Mecca and
James Msssaro; Joseph Parziale
is chairman of the refreshment
committee, assisted by Anthony
Serafino, Philip Garofano, DOM
enic Cancellaro, Dan Gallucci,
Peter Ortello, Dan Lucian, Joseph
Ruzzo, Domenic Daddario, Jerry
Briola, Leonard De Vito, Benedict
to Firmani, Angelo Pietro. Joseph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
BIRTH CONTROL
ARGUMENTS OFF
Judge j. A. Cornell Grants
POstpOnement Until
Next Tuesday

Superior Court Judge John A.
Cornell today postponed until next
Tuesday the arguments of counsel
on motions to discharge two doc
tors and nurse who are accused
of criminal violation + the birth
control statutes. Attorney j. War
rem Epson represents the three.
States Attorney William B. Fitzger-
aid did not object to the continu-
ance.
Superior court was not in session
today. Charles Koosa, 81, who was
scheduled to be arraigned on charg-
es of embezzlement, will be arraigAed
tomorrow.
On the civil docket, Jury trials
are reported ready for consideration
A new jury panel will report for the
first time this session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
TWO HELD FOR TRIAL
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Charged with indecent assault,
Generoso Ruggiero, II years old, of
"a North Main street, was granted
continuance until Saturday and
held in bonds of $4,000 when ar
raigned before Judge Theobald E
Conway in city court today.
Ruggiero was arrested yesterday
along with Sheridan Hungerford,
80. of so Grand street, who also
obtained a continuance until Sat-
urday under bond of $4,000.
A 23-year old woman is involved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Here's Real Relief for
NOSES THAT
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after DARK

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RESULTS ARE so GOOD because viclss
Va-tro-nol is expressly designed to re-
lieve distress in nose and upper throat,
where transient congestion hinders
free breathing. Enjoy the comfort
Vicks Va-tro-nol brings tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

monies and has promised the men,
bers a very interesting evening.
Secretary John Ruzinkovic will
make his final report. Due to the
untiring efforts of the officers OF
the league the past season has been
the most successful in history.
Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain,
will present the prizes to the VIM
ming teams. Assisting Mr.. Shea on
the committee on arrangements are
Michael Circuit, Martin Cream, JOS
eph Goyna, John Ruzinkovic, Charles
Roller, Robert Blacker and Penfleld
McDonough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Chapter OF Bund In
Existence Here Says
Writer In Magazine
Nazi Dictatorship in America Object Of Subversive
Movement Copies Of Tiitler's War Proclamation
Floods Local MaiIs-Fritz Kuhn Refuted

The prot German publication con-
tains the text Of Adolf Hitler's proc
lamation of Sept. announcing the
invasion of Poland. Also contained
in the German White Book, from
the German Foreign Office, which
purports to outline the pre-war
phases of the erman-Polish dis
pute, and a statement by DR.. Hans
Thomson, German charge d'affaires
unfolding the German invasion.
Persons in many sections of the
city reported receiving the German
publication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Democrat Reporter
Honored At Dinner
Joseph P. Donahue, Secretary-Elect to Congressman
]. Joseph Smith, Recipient of Purse Last Night

Calvin, Deputy Sheriff Dan Conner,
Thomas Mccarthy, Bart Shea, John
Brandein of Ohio, "Diggle" Slaugh-
ter of Ohio, Jay Petit of Naugatuck,
John Curtin of Naugatuck, Rich
ard Lawlor, Bob German, Bill
Boughton, Frank Tehan, Rocco
Shea, Mr.. Budd, Bill O'Donnell, Joe
Bowey, Jerry Kerwin, Bill Regain
John Thompson, Bob Grady, Tom
Grady, Edward Curley, George Lud.
dy, Phil Ryan, James Gladney, Phi
Kelly, Attorney Frank Healy, Bill
Cavanaugh, Les Coughlin ane
George Dillon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

Connecticut contains five branches
of the German-Alnerican Bund it
was declared today by william A..
Mueller in Look magazine. The
Bund, said Mueller. 'is ardently
seeking Nazi dictatorship for Amer
ica," despite the testimony of leader
Fritz Kuhn to the contrary.
Mueller's investigation Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
HORINBEIN SUES
PETER p. GUISCHER

Charles H. Horinbein of this city
today brought civil action in the
court of common pleas seeking dam
ages of $500 from Peter p. Guischer
OF Naugatuck. The claim is based
on allegations of unpaid debts for
clothing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
QUOT CHAMPIONS
TO STAGE SMOKER
St. Thomas Holy Name
Winners to Receive
Prizes Tonight

st. Thomas Holy Name Society's
quot league will hold their annual
smoker this evening at their club
rooms on Beacon street.
Timothy Shea, chairman for the
past season, will be master of cere-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
HOWARD THIBALT
HAILED TO COURT

Howard Thibalt, 26, of 1922 East
Main street. arrested yesterday on
motor vehicle charge, was noti-
fled to appear in court October 2
when his case was called before
Judge Theobald E. Conway In city
court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
EMMA M. BRADLEY
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Emma M. Bradley today filed suit
in the superior court for divorce
from George Bradley, claiming in
tolerable cruelty. The plaintiff also
seeks change of name to Emma
Lathrop, and custody Of a twelve
year old child. The couple was
married March 81, 1925.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Full Weather Report

Boston. Sept. &c (UP)-weath-
err forecasts
CONNECTICUT-M cloudy
tonight and Wednesday with rain
"wednesday and ON the coast to-
night. Considerably cooler tonight.
MASSACHUSETTS and RH Cd Z
ISLAND-Mostly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday rain Wednesday and or
the south coast tonight. Consider
ably cooler tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

Twenty-nine out Of 205 Merritt
Parkway traffic accidents were
caused by defective equipment or
parts of the motor vehicles con-
cerned, according to reports filed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
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You Men Who Think $50 About
the Price You Wont to Pay For
Your Suit or Topcoot Its All
Right BY Us-We Thought Of You
First.
We concentrated considerable OF
our energy on this price because
three ten dollar bills are not to be
sneezed at.
We figured they'd have to look
better thon $30-ond they do.
We've seen some topcoots and
suits sold at $35 thot were not
biz better-but--we don't tell you
they're $35 suits by our stondord
they're not-but they're wonder
fuI $50 values ond we're proud Of
them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

Swallows are building nests above
the lampshades of q school in Ger
many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

Two thousand tons of air mail
was sent from England last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Courtroom Crowded
 For Apicelli Case
Two Brothers Charged With Assault Knife Alegedly Used in Argument; Angelo Capaldo Stabbing Victim

In a packed courtroom indicative of the interest the case has at- tracted, Salvatore Apiscello, 29, and his brother, Nicholas, 25. went on trial in superior court this morning before Judge Robert L. Munger on charges of aggravated assault.
 The victim, Angelo Capaldo, 42, of 40 North Main street, also, known as "Butsy Harris, his left cheek swathed in bandage, was the first witness. William Cyprus of 80 Phoenix avenue was the concluding witness of the morning session. Z.
 Although he denied having met Salvatore Apicello until the night ot Thursday. March 30, when he was slashed, Harris admitted he had fought with the younger Apicello last October 28.
 Yours Truly"
 Testifying that he was slashed shortly after leaving the Yours Truly" a restaurant and tavern, the states first witness said that he was held by Salvatore. Defense Attorney William K. Lawlor, at- tempting to ridicule the statement had the slight-built accused stand.
 That doesn't make any differ ence," said Harris, "he packs a rod he packs a gun" He claimed to have seen the gun, a nickel plated weapon
 Harris, who now weighs about 180 pounds, said that he was once known
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
SPOTLIGH7ING ----
 Brass City News
Ain't Love Grand! l!

Cupid spread his wings and arrived today in Waterbury from Rutland, Vt, ending his flight in the office of City Clerk John F. Fitzmaurice.
 Cupid was in the form of a letter asking how old a girl must be in Connecticut to be married without her parents consent.
 But the point is that the let ter came not from the anxious girl, but rather from her mother. After reading the letter and learning with surprise that it came from the girls mother, City Clerk Fitzmaurice sighed, "Ain't love grand"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

in boxing circles as 'aThe Jack Demp- sey of the Featherweights." He now works as bartender at the Yours Truly.
 On the night he was attacked, he said, he had been to the Hickory House and the Golden Feather be- fore going to Yours Truly. He was with Elmer Herbst, he said, when he saw the Apicellos. Going to the telephone, he said, he intended to call some of his friends, for he feared the ApicelloS might have Fall Bald win street" with them. Herbst told him he was foolish, he said.
 When he started to go out to go home, Harris said, Herbst was going with him. The Apicellos arose from their seats and left also. Salvatore had been drinking Coca Cola, Har- ris said, and left almost full glass to follow.
 Herbst, after gaining the street, went back into the Yours Truly, leaving Harris and the two Apicel- los alone on the street, said Harris. It was at that time that T got scratched" he said.
 Cyprus said that he had been at the bar with Harris when the Apicellos started to pick on him. One of them, Salvatore put his hands on Butsy, he said, and Butsy told him to take his hands away. He corroborated Harris testimony that Apicello left his Coca Cola to go out. e
 Cyprus said that when he went outside he saw Harris bleeding from the face,r and that he took him to a doctor. The doctor called po- lice.
 Other witnesses on call are Supt. of Police William J. Roach, Lieut.. Ernest Pakul and Patroltman Jo- seph Cavanaugh of the vice-squad.
 The case is expected to continue throughout the day and part of to- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
JURY LIST FOR | SUPERIOR COURT
Men, Women Chosen for Service During Pres-
 ent Terms

Jurors who will hear civil and criminal cases during the eight week spring term of the superior court here were listed today at the office of Superior Court Clerk George H. Freeman, as follows:
 Ansonia, Mrs. Katherine V. O'Con- nell, William. R. Clancy; Beacon Falls, Oscar Johnson, Mrs. Char lotte Heiss; Bethany, Clifton D. Rosha, Carloine E. Shelton; Ches- hire, Charles Crime, Mary c. Dun- bar; Derby, John s. Merry, Albert J. Williams; Hamden, George Bur- ton, Bennett J. Dickerman; Mid- dlebury, Gordon Knowlton, Edwin Benson; Naugatuck, Richard Weary, William Ayers; Oxford, Edgar B. Harger, Joseph Lineweber; Orange, Edward s. Ransom, George E. Clark; Seymour, Charles A. Mannweiler, Herbert Y. Baldwin; Southbury, Walter Hicock, Walter c. D. Mum son; Wolcott, Walter H. Garrigus, Carl Peterson; Woodbridge, Lillian Farr, Carl w. Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Await Action

William M, Harris, chairman of the Waterbury housing authority, spoke on the Waterbury housing project before the Rotary club yes- terday, saying that the group has gone as far as it can in seeking slum clearance and low cost hous- ing for the city. The matter now is up to the public and the alder nel; hare arranged to hold a pub lie hearing April IA at Wilby high school auditorium.
 MT. Harris said that several cities in the state, including New Ha- ven, Hartford, and Bridgeport, are going ahead with low-cost housing projects and that it is up to the aldermen of Waterbury to determine whether this city is to share in the progress made possi- ble by the federal housing act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
FRANCE REFLECTS
 ALBERT LEBRUN
French President Is Named in Gesture of Unity at
 Present Time

Paris, April 5- (UP) = President Albert Lebrun was reelected today in gesture of national unity against threatening conditions in Europe.
 The election was on the first bal- lot with Lebrun receiving 506 of ap- proximately BIO votes cast.
 Lebrun was elected for a second seven-year term as 18th president of the third republic by the senate and chamber of deputies, meeting as national assembly at historic Versailles palace.
 Most of the parties united behind the president, who was persuaded to succeed himself despite his desire to retire. Only one candidate officially opposed him-Justin Godart, of the left group of the senate, which in- cludes the Democratic and radical Socialist faction. Communists and Socialists wrote in candidates.
 There was but one precedent for & two-term president. Jules Grevy served from 1879 to 1887.
 Assemblymen gathered early at the resplendant Bourbon palace of Versailles, 10 miles outside Paris. for the traditional luncheons which precede a national assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
ROWLAND OPPOSES
 BILL ON AUDITOR
Expresses Opinion That Power Should Remain
 Vested in Controller
(SpeciaI to The Democrat)


 State Capitol, Hartford, April B. The cities and boroughs committee of the legislature today received a letter from Controller Sherwood Rowland, of Waterbury, opposing Senator Edward P. Egan's bill call- ing for the appointment of 8 city auditor by the board of finance. This power is now in the hands of the controller.
 Under Senator Egan's bill, the auditor would have power to check the books of every city department. He would be responsible directly to the finance board.
 In his letter, Controller Rowland says that the appointment power should remain with the controller. Finances of all city departments are under his supervision, he pointed out, and it would be illogical to turn this power over to the board of fi- nance.
 The controller explained that he is elected to office and responsible to the people, while the members of the board of finance are appointed by the mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
LAYMAN'S TOUR
 CHAIRMAN NAMED
Judge Elsener of Hartford HOnOred- Lead=
 CTS to Speak Here

Judge Solomon ElSner of Hart ford has been appointed Layman's s Tour State chairman for Connecti- cut according to an announcement just made at Cincinnati headquar- ters of the Union of American He- brew Congregations which is spon- soring the tour as part of its 10 year program of Service to Demo- cracy and Judaism.
 Connecticut is part of the North East Tour region which also in- cludes: New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Rog- CT w. Straus of New York is North East Regional chairman.
 Increased service to city, state, nation and humanity on the part of every member of the Union, and its affiliates is the goal of the 10 year Service program.
 During the Tour, April 5 to May A, outstanding American Jewish leaders, members of the Unions National Committee of 100" will visit more than 300 cities in the United States and Canada to ad- dress mass meetings on definite ways in which individuals can con- tribute service to their fellow-men.
 The Tour will open early in April with meeting in San Francisco.
 Connecticut State Tour meetings will be held in Bridgeport, Hart ford, New Haven and Waterbury. Judge Elsner is chairman of the North East Regional committee of the Union and head of its Connec- ticut section. He is also member of the Board of Managers of the Union Department of Synagogue and School extension.
 A corporate member of the Amer ican Jewish committee, Judge Els ner is also director of the Connec- ticut State Farm for Women.
 He has been chairman of admis- sions of the Hartford County Bar since 1924.
 The Union of American Hebrew congregations, known as the parent body of Liberal Judaism in America was founded in 1873 by Dr. Isaac M. Wise. The new 10 year Service program will be the Unions 75th anniversary tribute to Democracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Legal Battle

Suit over rent of 3 store at 3 Radcliff avenue and involving claim of $150 damages was with drawn today from the court of common pleas.
 The matter was the claim of Jennie McCarey, represented by Attorney Morris L. Robin, against Joseph Libby, represent ed by Attorney Thomas F. Me- Grath.
 The suit was transferrd from city court following litigation there involving former Deputy Sheriff Frank McCann who acted for the property owner in an attachment matter and, there after, was dimissed by Sheriff J. Edward Slavin after complaint by Libby regarding McCann's actions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Shit Withdrawn

The $l5,000 damage suit filed by John Fesun, as administrator of the estate of John Dimichuk, against John Gwiazdowsky, was withdrawn today from superior court without further costs to either party.
 The case was the outgrowth of the death of Dimichuk who died of injuries suffered when he was struck by the defendants car April g, 1888.
 The plaintiff was represented by Attorney Vincent A. Miller and the defendant by Hoyt and Hoyt, of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
In Hospital

John McHugh, president of the Irish Republican club, has been confiened to the Waterbury hospi- tai for the past two weeks. MT. McHugh will undergo a major op- eration late this week. His activi- ties as leader of the Irish Repub- lican club have given him promi- nance in local and state political circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
STRIKE IN PLAINFIELD

Plainfield, Conn, April 5-(UP)-- Refusing to accept an increase in working hours without a corre- spending boost in pay, 200 employees of the Royal Rober Co.,, were on strike today.
 Vice-President Frank E. Horowitz asked employees to work A instead of 40 hours 8 week. The alternate, he said, was 8 ten percent cut in wages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Early Call!

Fire in the waste-basket on the rear veranda of the house occu- pied by Patrick Flaherty at 98 Fairview street brought four com- panies of flremen to the scene early this morning.
 Engines 6, 10, Truck 3, and the booster answered the alarm at 3:22 o'clock Bremen were out only ten minutes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Navy Life

Recruiting Officer William Me- Gibbon, attache at the naval re- cruiting station in Waterbury, gave talk to the F'oremen's association of the French Mfg. Co. last night.
 Officer McGibbon spoke on the varied phases of navy life ashore and afloat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
! Right of Way

Decision was reserved by Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas today in the case of w. Harry Byrnes of Oakville. in which determination of a right of way was sought.
 The short calendar session of the court was scheduled for 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
GENTS TO HONOR
 BASKETBALL TEAM
Banquet Planned Despite Outcome of Tonight's
 Titular Contest
Washington Hill

Win or lose tonight in their con- quest of the Washington Park Hoop league, the Gents of the Hill team will be honored at a banquet late this month, given by the club which sponsors them. t,
 Plans were completed last night to honor the complete squad, includ- ing members of the West Side Speedboys who took part in the league during the earlier games. President William J. Johnston, presiding at the meeting in the parish hall, appointed an arrange nents committee consisting of Rob- ert Grady, William Began, John Murphy, Mike Cirello and Joseph DOnahue.
 The Gents meet the Reymond Millies tonight in a final playoff game for the championship of the hill tournament. The date for the banquet will be set later.