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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
ARCHBISHOP HAS
 REAPPOINTED ALL

New York, May 24. (UP)-Arch- bishop Francis J. Spellman has re- appointed four of the important archdiocesan officers who served under the late Patrick Cardinal Hayes, it was announced today.
 Msgr. Michael J. Lavelle. rector of St. Patrick's cathedral. was named vicar-general; Msgr. J. Fran cis Mcintyre, chancellor; Msgr. Rob- ert F. Keegan, secretary for char ities, and Msgr. John J. Casey. secre- tary to the Archbishop.
 The former auxiliary bishop of Boston will be honored tonight at a formal reception at the Hotel Com modore under auspices of the arch bishops committee of the laity and affiliated lay organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Temporary Home

The welfare department fur nished James Luskus with sleep ing quarters last night and provided cover for his furniture, which was evicted from base ment rent at 26 Lafayette street. The welfare department was notified of the eviction by Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, who served the papers. The furniture was removed 10 the street. James Kinnane of 20 AL berta street, is the owner of the block. He objected to MT. Las kus' alleged carelessness as 8 tenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Settlement

Settlement was reported today in the foreclosure action of the Naugatuck Savings Bank, which had been pending trial in the court of common pleas, against May Puopolo and others, of Naugatuck.
 An action for $75, based on a note, was filed by the Colonial Trust Company against Thomas SaSS0 and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Low Bidders

Two Waterbury firms are low bidders for the construction of a laboratory for the U. s. Bureau of Fisheries at Milford. The l. M. Shapiro Co.,, filed a bid of $44,- 22O, while Thomas F. Moran & Sons submitted a bid of 4,292.
 Other bids ranged as high as $59.OOO. but none of those sub mitted was within the limits of the 5000 appropriation for the project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
------- ---- SPOTLIGHTYNG Brass City News
Delegates
Administration.

Three Waterbury physicians are delegates from the New Haven county medical society to a ses- sion of the house of delegates of the Connecticut State Medical so- ciety in New Haven today.
 Dr. Edward A. Herr, Dr. Patrick J. Brennan, and Dr. Harold J. Root are attending the meeting which will last all day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
SCHOOL ALUMNI
 TO HOLD PICNIC
William Withey Heads Are engagements Committee
 for June Event
OAKvlLLE
Correspondent: Mae Villa Babip 1St7 Watertown Avenue

Oakville. May 24.-The South School Alumni association met at the school Monday evening for dance and social. Plans were made for the first annual picnic Saturday, June IT. William Withey was elect ed chairman of the arrangements committee.
 After the business meeting, pro- gram of entertainment was enjoyed. Songs were rendered by Robert Dawes; piano selections by LeRoy Newell, dances by Iona Palmer, and Ruth Crosse.
 Briefs
 The senior choir of the Union Congregational church will met at the church this evening for choir rehearsal. Sumner Libbey is the di- rector. The junior chori will re- hearse Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Joseph Tringa, who has been a patient at the Memorial hospital in New York will return to his home on Taft avenue today.
 Robert EricSon, son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Ericson of Frederick street has been granted a limised commercial airplane pilots certifi- cate by the United States depart ment of commerce. MT. Ericson is eligible to take the examination for the unlimited license
 Thursday evening. advisors and members from Watertown, Sequoia, Pioneer and Overlook Junior clubs will meet with the South School Junior club, where all the exhibits from this area entered in the Najex will be displayed from TOO to 800 o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Whiteside and son, Walter of Newton avenue returned home after spending the weekend with Mrs. Whiteside's par ents. MT. and Mrs Dixon at Nor way Me, former resident of the HVille'. Mrs. Whiteside reports that her brother. Dr. Walter Dixon of the Dixon hospital, who was badly injured in an automobile accident recently Is improving and expects to resume his practice soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
BLANCHARD HAS
 CASE POSTPONED

Everett Blanchard. g, of 1l3 West Porter street, arrested last night by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Lovallo and Joseph Dunphy on warrant charging non-support and breach of the peace. was granted two weeks continuance when are raigned before Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Forgery

Alfonso Conforti, of Waterbury arrested in Torrington Tuesday on a charge of forgery, will be ar- raigned in the city court of that city.
 Conforti had been in the Che shire reformatory and was brought to Torrington on a charge of cash ing fake Torrington Go. checks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Needed Rain

The temperature hovered in the upper eos today, following the heaviest thunderstorm 6f the sea- son last night. The downpour of rain that fell was badly needed by farmers and gardeners.
 The storm threatened for time to approach cloudburst propor- tions but lasted less than two hours. In that period, about one- third of an inch of rain fell.
 At press hour this afternoon, the mercury was at 69 degrees. Cloudy weather had prevailed through most of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Fractures Ankle

Mrs. Victor Daugella, 31, oi Washington avenue, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital shortly af- te o'clock last night with broken ankle.
 Authorities reported the woman fell in Washington park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Foreclosure

Two foreclosure actions are listed for hearing at short call endar session of superior court Friday, with Judge Kenneth Wynne presiding. They are: The Colonial Trust Go. against Nellie M. Charters and Sarah H. Bas- sett against Elsie B. Rice and others.
 A motion to open the judgment of foreclosure, and extend the law day in the case of the Waterbury Savings bank against Francis P. Guilfoile will be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
 TO BE HELD HERE
Senior Aid Society to Hold Event at Congrega-
 tiOnal Church
CHESHIRE NEWS
Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, May 24.-The annual luncheon and bridge at the Con- gregational church will be held Fri day afternoon under the auspices of the Senior Aid society of the church. Mrs. Edwin D. Chubb is chairman of the committee in charge are: Mrs. Irving Anderson, Mrs. Raymond Anderson, Mrs. Carl ton E. Corden, Mrs. Stephen J.. Clark, Mrs. Douglas M. Dunbar. Mrs. Lewis P. Cobb, Mrs. Charles J.. Farist, Mrs. c. Allen Goddard, Mrs. Howard B. Greene, Mrs. V. w. Hay den Mrs. Donald w. Howard, Mrs. Robert J. Craig, Mrs. w. Mervin Grove, Mrs. Frederick J. Porter, Mrs. Roland Pardee, Mrs. Arthur N. Sheriff and Mrs. Donald L. Wallace.
 Miss Marjorie Thorpe of Floyd avenue is confined to her home by illness.
 The condition of Mrs. Frederick DOOdllttle, who mas been Ill at the home of her son, Jospeh D. Doolittle of Cornwall avenue is reported to be improved.
 Miss Annie Peck of West Main street is visiting in California where she attended the San Francisco Worlds Fair
 Attend Graduation
 Mir and Mrs. Frederick J. Porter of Main street attended the field day exercises of the graduating class, at Edgewood Junior college in Briar- cliffe, N. Y, where their daughter, Miss Janice Porter, is a member of the class.
 Edward A. Herr, Jr., of New York spent the weekend with his par ents, Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Herr of Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

chairman, assisted by Attorneys Jo- seph M. Navin and Irving w. Pas ternak.
 MT. Blansfield is chairman of the executive committee, assisted by Maurice T. Healey, Jr., Richardson Bronson, Perry Graicerstein and J. Gregory Lynch.
 The legislative committee is head ed by J. Warren Upson, chairman, assisted by Hugh J. McGill, and Hugo Guastaferri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
AMERICANS LUCKY

Dublin. May 24.--(UP)--Ameri- cans holding 40l of the 8i9 tickets drawn on the Irish Hospital sweep- stakes won approximately s2,3ii ,0i6 today when Blue Peter raced home ahead in the English perby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
MAN. SC, BIcYoLIsr

Undcrhill vt.. May 24.-CUP)-- Glshty-six-year-ol w. :. Bailey, prepared today to bicycle to South Dakota.
 The aged cyclIst. who last year lztIaIsd to Chicago and back. first zzll take 3s-mile warm-up jaunt |fl Vermont
 Chicago is just q tank town atop for me this time" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
HARTFORD MAN CHOSEN

St. Albans, Vt, May 24-CUP)- Howard c. Rice, publisher of the Brattleboro Reformer, and Charles G. woodward, Hartford, Conn.,, in- surance company director, have been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
JOSEPH SCULLY
 TO SPEAK HERE
WPA Education Supervi= sOr Addresses P.T.A.
 This Afternoon
MlDDlEBuRY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-0932

Recreation and its relation to life of our youth will be the subject of Joseph P. Scully's talk at the meet ing of the Middlebury Parent Teacher association in the town hall today at D. m. MT. Scully is a junior supervisor of WPA education projects in Waterbury. President Mrs. Walton B. Smith will meet with the executive committee at 2:45 o'clock preceding the meeting.
 Music night was held at the Mid dlebury grange meeting at the town hall. The first and second degrees were exemplif1ed on a class of new members following short business session with Master Marvin Steny in the chair.
 Neighbors' night with Oxford grange will be attended by Middle bury patrons Wednesday evening. One number on the program will be provided. <.
 Mrs. Richard McKenna was host ess at a miscellaneous shower re- gently in honor of her sister, Miss Dolores Murphy of Pemberton street.
 Miss Murphy is to be married to Louis Wasserback of Whittemore road, Middlebury.
 Miss Dorothy Frances spent the week end with Miss Marion Trask.
 MT. and Mrs. Guy Elwood and baby has returned home to Middle hlIru from Fairfield Vt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Market Firms Lightly At Opening Of Business
Bonds Were Irregular American Telephone Opens Higher Motors Gain Little; Aircraft Shares Firm

1-2 and Glenn Martin was up S-s to 35. Most utilities, rails and .coppers opened on small fractional gains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
VARIETIES or HOP

New York According to saliva tests there are 74 different drugs used to hop up horses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

Unsettled conditions in Europe have been reflected In dull business ln the Netherlands Indies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

elected trustees of the Central Yer mont Railway, it was announced to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

A special feature a comedy skit, Ears, Eyes and Tongue" will be heard this Thursday over the Lith- tlanian 0. of c. radio program at 7:30 to D. m. over WATR. The c. of c. chorus will hold their week. ly rehearsal tonight at the Lith- uanian Legion hall, 879 Bank street
 The change of their weekly radio broadcast starting tomorrow, at 7:S0 to 8, will continue every Thurs day throughout the summer months. The radio chorus under direction of Miss Brone Rasims were enthuSias- tically received in New Haven at the "Moteru Sajunges" annual celebra- ton last Sunday at St. Casimirs Lithuanian hall The principal roles of the c. of c. group were CD The Markarevich sisters and their Flaw iaan guitars; CD Miss Beatruce Kukanskis and John Dougall in "The Old Bachelor" comedy Skit with the chorus: (3) John Polman and Agnes Adams in "Onute and Vinvukes"; (4) Adolf Balanda and pr. Comey in advice Improve Ser vice with control of Ears, Eyes and Tongue; (5) the chorus in "Slav Serenade', 1.-TWO Hearts, My Vil- lage Sweetheart" Lithuanian folk songs; (6) Miss Brone Rasims in Hour of Entertainment" The group were served refreshments and en- joyed dancing after the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

Miss Murphy is to be married to Louis Wasserback of Whittemore road, Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

Miss Dorothy Frances spent the week end with Miss Marion Trask.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

NEW YORK CURB Elec. Bond & Share ....... Ford Ltd. ......
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

MT. and Mrs. Guy Elwood and baby has returned home to Middle bury, from Fairfield, Vt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24

Mrs. Richard McKenna was host ess at a miscellaneous shower re- gently in honor of her sister, Miss Dolores Murphy of Pemberton street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-24
Voting Club

Voting Club
 The Lithuanian Womens Voting club will hold their next meeting tom TOW at 800 p. m. at Mrs. Jo- seph Urbas home, 597 Highland avenue.
 Corona ton exercises for the crown ing of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Mount Carmel Church will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. More than 100 members of the Children
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-20

Mrs. James Clark Mrs. Arthur Bat.
ten, Mrs. Clifford Clark, Mrs. Leste,
Plat and Miss Nora williams.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-20
SCIULLO DROPPED
FROM CITY BOARD
Mayor Perriello Names
Former Boss as New
Police Commissioner

Alderman Charles P. Sciullo was
last night removed from his post as
member OF the Board Of Police
Commissioners by Mayor Patrick
Perriello. The mayor made the dis
missal after failing to receive Mr..
Sciullo's resignation, which he had
asked be submitted.
The mayor Immediately appointed
close personal and political asso-
cjate, Alderman Frank Varanelli,
10 the police board. Mr.. Varanel-
ii was appointed to the aldermanic
hoard by the mayor little more than
a week ago.
william X. Simpson was named
by the mayor to fill another va
cancy on the board Of police COM
missioners. Mr.. Simpson Is vice.
president Of the Hoffman Specially
Company, from which firm the
mayor is on leave Of absence as an
experimental engineer. and Is also
a vice-president Of the Geghan Mo-
tors Company.
Mayor Frank Hayes shortly before
his resignation, appointed Alderman
Sciullo to both the police and fire
boards. However, Corporation
Counsel Vincent Scully ruled that
Mr.. Sciullo was not legally q men,
Der Of the fire board though his ap-
pointment to the police board was
legal.
The city charter allows the mayor
to remove members Of appointive
city boards and commissions at his
own discretion.
The mayor said this morning that
published reports that Mr.. Simpson
had been appointed to the fire
board were In error. The appoint
ment. he emphasized, was to the po-
lice board.
Appointment OF two fire board
commissioners Is being considered BY
the mayor. He said he did not know
II he would make the appointments
before the fire board meeting late
this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-20
Parent-Teachers To
Reduce Yearly Dues
Association Accepts Resignation of Mrs. Sidney Hen.
chel as Leader of Girl Scout Troop
WATERVIllE
r. w. Henon, Corespondent-2s Dxggs st-Tel s-sass

Waterville, Sept. 20.-The FIRST
Parent Teacher association meet
Ing Of the fall season took place yes
terday afternoon in the gymnasium
Of Sprague school, with Mrs. John
Byrnes, presiding.
An unusually large number Of per-
sons were present. An enthusiastic
welcome was given the guest speak,
er. Harold F. White, president OF
tie Citizens Good Government as
ISOLATION, who discussed the subject
Of Good Government" In COM
plete and interesting talk.
A short business session preceded
the arrival of Mr.. White, when the
association voted to accept the rec
ommendation of the executive board
and reduce the dues for the present
year. 1t Is the desire to greatly in
crease the membership, and the fu-
tune meetings which are being
planned will be Of such help and
enjoyment to all, that the 1885, 1910
year promises to be unusually sue
ceSsful.
The association accepted the resig-
nation Of Mrs. Sidney Henchel, as
leader Il Girl Scout troop, No. ~,
which office she has held for the
past two years.
A social hour followed, when tea
and cake were served, with Mrs.
Louis Willard, hospitality chairlady,
in charge.
Elections Friday
A meeting Of the Casper S. Davis,
American Legion Junior auxiliary,
will take place Friday night at 7
o'clock at Fraternity hall. Plans for
future activitier will be discussed
and election Of officers will take
place.
The annual peach shortcake sup
per Of the Altar Guild OF st. Paul's
Episcopal church. will be served this
evening between and 7 o'clock in
the Parish hall,
Mrs. Charles Stevens Is general
chairlady, and will be assisted by
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-20

MRS. james CLARK; MRS. Artnur Bat
ten, Mrs. Clifford Clark, Mrs. Lester
Plat and Miss Nora williams.
Top scorers In the Tuesday after
room tournament Of the Waterville
Cornell Bridge club, conducted by
Mrs. John G. Moriarty, were as fol-
lows: North and south, Mrs. Leon
Totten and Mrs. Edward Cookson,
IS; Mrs. william Dunlavey and Mrs,
Homer Senior, "a. East and west
Mrs. John Lynch and Mrs. A. H
Merriman, 26is; Mrs. Joseph Mon
tambault and Mrs. George Goggin,
24is. The official standing Is: Mrs.
MontambaIlt and Mrs. Goggins, 50,
with three pair tied for second place,
having a score Of so points; Mrs.
Merriman and Mrs. Lynch; Mrs.
James Duncan and Mrs. william o.
Callaghan, also Mrs. Totten and
Mrs. Cookson.
Installation Guests
Mrs. Mae Smith, representing the
Casper S. Davis, American Legion
auxiliary and Patrick Moriarty of
the post, attended the installation
Of the Corporal Coyle post, auxil-
larry and Sons OF the Legion, Satur-
day night at the Elks club in Wa
terbury. Mrs. Smith presented a
bouquet from the local unit to Miss
Mabel Casey, who was installed as
president Of the Corporal Coyle
auxiliary for the second year.
Mrs. Michael Malta Of Boyden
street Is confined to her home be-
cause Of illness.
Members OF tie Casper Davis
auxiliary are asked to meet SUM-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at Fra
ternity hall and 60 in a group to
the grave Of Mrs. Virginia Thibo-
deau, to dedicate the marker. Mrs.
Thibodeau. whose death occurred q
few months ago, was the only Gold
Star Mother Of the local unit.
Transportation will be furnished
for all members.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-20
White ANSWERS
NICK zAPPoNE
President of Good Govern
ment Comments on Poll
teal Clubs Activities

In q public statement to the
Democrat today President Harold
F. White Of the Citizens Good Gov
eminent answers statements credit
ed to Nicholas zappone, president
Of the Young Democrats. The latter
speaking at the outing Of his Or
ganization last Sunday urged his
listeners to take an active interest
In the coming referendum on the
City Manager Plan. Mr.. Zappone
voiced his and the clubs opposition
to the proposed change In the sys-
tenn Of local government, Mr.. White
responds today as follows:
zone Of the best possible indica-
tions that the city manager charter
would end political machine dom
nation In Waterbury Is the panic
Of the more active spoils politicians.
"For example, recent newspaper
dispatches relate that Mr.. Nicholas
zappone, president Of the Young
Democratic club, and until yesterday
a street department inspector being
paid by the peoples money to help
oil the cogs Of his spoils machine,
said to q gathering Of Young Demo-
Gratis that the club might just as
well end its existence If the new
charter is adopted
"Of course, 1t is silly to say that
the Young Democrats, or the Young
Republicans, would have to disband
under the city manager charter.
| They could continue to function IN
national and state elections. and the
efforts of you should be encouraged.
What Mr.. Zappone really meant was
that the city manager charter would
end political clubs whose sole pur-
pose Is TO support candidates for
office, with the view of later divid-
ing up the patronage. That Is quite
q serious matter to people like Mr.
zappone, who think that the public
should pay them from the city treas
ury to do such useless jobs as "in-
speeding" streets which are shot full
OF holes, and for which there is no
money to make repairs. Mr.. zappone
was exactly right In saying that any
organization which exists solely for
patronage might Just as well end
its existence If the city manager
charter Is adopted.
H. F. WHITE,
President, @. G. G. A.
Evening star., 1939-08-03
Japan Relies on Spirit
OF Navy 10 Defeat Foes
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 3.-Despite an
inferiority in tonnage the Japanese
Navy is relying on Japanese spirit"
to defeat any navy or combination
of navies in the world, naval
spokesman said yesterday The
spokesman was commenting on
Admiral William D. Leahy's final
annual report as United States chief
of naval operations.
In the report Admiral Leahy, who
retired from the Navy Tuesday to
become Governor of Puerto Rico,
asserted that the United States
fleet after reinforcement in accord
ance with it's current program would
be able ito defeat the fleet of any
single naval power wherever it can
be brought to action"
The japanese spokesman said that
tine Japanese Navy is convinced it
Evening star., 1939-08-03

has enough strength not to be de-
feated by any navy in the world"
Asked how it might fare against
a combination of navies, he said,
results are unpredictable, but the
Japanese Navy is determined to full
fill its duty regardless of any odds
and has full confidence of ability
to deal with any circumstances by
putting into practice the principles
of the japanese spirit"
The spokesman lodged COMPARE
son Of tonnage and gun powers, say.
ing: Japanese military forces are
trained not to fear an enemy larger
and stronger and not to despise an
enemy smaller and weaker"
Evening star., 1939-08-03
Dark in Singapore

SINGAPORE (P,.-A complete
blackout of Singapore is planned in
connection with combined land, sea
and air maneuvers. Six sirens will
give warning of the approach Of
enemy" aircraft.
Evening star., 1939-08-03
Ex-Justice Summons
II 10 Aid His Case
Against Wife
Brunson Points Out
Amounts He Paid for
Her Upkeep

Bv the Associated Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. Sired
P. Branson, former Oklahoma Su-
preme Court justice, summoned II
rebuttal witnesses today to sub
Stantiate claims his turbulent love
life cost him $4,000 in the last Is
years and left him on the financial
rocks.
The 59-year-old ex-jurist is fight
ing the suit of Madeline Braniff
Branson, his one-time Stenographer,
now At, who seeks valuation of their
1890 marriage in New York and
$500 month separate maintenance.
She asserted Mr.. Branson was worth
$250,O00.
Acting as his own attorney, Mr..
Branson contends the marriage was
illegal because it took place within
six months after his first wife OBJ
tained divorce.
Delivering an autobiography from
the witness stand yesterday, he as
serted a S350,000 fortune made in
the Texas oil fields had shrunk to
S755 in bank accounts and land of
only potential value.
His wooing of Madeline before and
after the marriage was on lavish
scale, he testified. and dry wells in
Texas added to his financial diff
culties.
The tongue of luxury" he said,
could not eXaggerate his treatment
of her since she became his stenog-
rapher at the Capitol in 1923, few
weeks after he was induced into
office
In all, since 1923, he said, he
shoWered more than 100000 on her.
OF this amount, S3299O "by the
adding machine" was expended since
the marriage
He declared that since 1928 "the
plaintiff has not had a stitch of
clothing on her back that this de-
fendant did not buy"
Mr.. Branson said he also had paid
Mrs, Eula Branson. his divorced
wife, $4,000 on their settlement and
still owed her $4,000. The income
from his oil properties is being used
to cover $4,000 which he had
sunk" in unsuccessful business ven-
lures, he said.
Evening star., 1939-08-03
Legion Post Dance Set

Sergt. Jasper Post No. l3, American
Legion, will hold dance Saturday
in Indian Spring Club, Four Corners,
Md The posts auxiliary unit will
participate in the affair, scheduled
from 10 pm. to l am.
Evening star., 1939-08-03

lieved was a multiple birth record
for dog of that type. She bore 20
in her first litter. Twelve died, but
the others were in excellent health.