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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
 HEARD ON RECORD
Learning to Listen" Con- cert to Be Held at Public
 Library Tonight

The 20th concert in the Learn ng-to-Listen' music series, this evening from 2 to g D. m. at the Bronson Library. will be devoted to Brahms beautiful Symphony No. l in c Minor, as recorded by Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia or- chestra.
 Brahms, who needed no pro gram" to express his musical im- agination found beauty in formal design, lyric melody and rich har- mony. Brahms Rhapsody in c Minor, as recorded by Arthur Rub- instein at the piano will also be played.
 Another Instrumentation bee will be held and the winner will be awarded Victor red-seal record.
 Learning to-Listen" is directed by Walden Trimble and Paulette Wolozin, under the sponsorship of the Bronson Library and the Adult Education Program and Is given without charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
MISS ANNA KASKAS RECEPTION GUEST
Brooklyn News

Miss Anna Kaskas, Metropolitan opera contralto who is of Lithuan- ian extraction. will be given a recep- ton at the Elton tomorrow night following her recital at the Wo- mems club.
 WaterburianS of Lithuanian ex- traction will sponsor the reception.
 The arrangements committee in- cludes, Mrs. Albert Bronsky Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Marcella Digimas. Mrs. Val LaSky, and Mrs. Matthew Colney. Friends from Hart ford and New Britain are expected 10 attend.
 More than 300 young people of Lithuanian extraction attended the third quarterly meeting of the Con- necticut Lithuanian Catholics at s.. Josephs auditorium yesterday.
 Ways and means of establishing an insurance plan for members were discussed. The meeting was followed by dinner and dancing.
 The glee club of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has be- gun rehearsals for its third annual revue and dance, which will be held Dec. at the parlish community hall. A large cast, featuring we'll known performers, will take part in the production.
 Henry Sasso heads the committee in charge which includes Louis Zurlo. Anthony DeLucia, Anthony. Crosse, John Jannetty, Louis Rocco and John Ieronimo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
PLAN DISCUSSIONS
 ON 'PAN-AMERICA'
Waterbury Public Speak, ing Club Invites Mem-
 bers, Friends

"Pan- America" will be the theme at the meeting of the Waterbury Public Speaking club to be held to- morrow night at the Central Y, Four speakers are on the program. Cordell Hull, the Man, by Charles J. Cass. "The Pan-American Political Field" will be the subject of discussion by Roy A. Ferris, and Miss Frances Moss has selected as her subject, South American People"
 To add lighterside of thought to the program, Miss Catherine Casey will speak on Teaching Has a Lighter Side" Members are invited to bring friend to the meeting
 A harvest lunch, of cider and crullers, will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Compensation Agreements


 Several compensation allow ances were approved by Compen- sation Commissioner James M. Lynch in the compensation court this morning. All are for the period of incapacity.
 Alex Fels is awarded S10.S2 a week against the Waterbury Far rel Foundry and Machine c0m- pany, as of Oct. go. He suffered a fractured right thumb.
 Kater Ward was awarded S11.7O a week, as of Oct. 27, against the Scovill Manufacturing Co. He suf- fered q cataract of his left eye as a result of a flying piece of brass entering 1t.
 J. Bansavage, who suffered q confusion of his right finger is awarded $22.71 aganst the Chase Brass and Copper Co. as of Oct. 25th.
 P. Beruch for a confusion of the right foot is awarded SHAFT a week as of Oct. 2l against the same company, while Chester Smith, Chase Co. emplOye, for sprained right ankle, was allowed $22.74 week as of Oct. IA.
 John ConrOy against the same company was allowed an award of $1s.2O 8 week for a 2Oao loss of function of his left hand as of Sept. 2S.
 Joseph Price was allowed $11.OO a week as of Oct. 6 for a cut left leg and arm against Che M. J. Daly and Sons, Inc.
 Louis Boisvert as result of a fractured skull was allowed $17.65 a week as of Nov. 6 against the American Brass Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Legal Modernization
 Procedure Advocated
Atty. F. H. Wiggin FavOrs ''Pre-Irial' Plan Being
 Adopted By Connecticut Association Members

Tt is not always clear which is the cart and which the horse. However, in this streamlined age of ever-in1- proving technology, mass production and business efficiency, it seems clear that both our laws and our lawyers have fingered too long in the age of the Model Tor earlier, That the lawyers themselves have become keenly aware of this and are making earnest efforts at cor- rection is fact of vital public in- terest and importance.
 "Without any effective statewide organization it is probable that our more forward thinking lawyers could exert but little influence. However, with an increasingly strong state bar association, alert to the temper of the times and led by the most pro gressive members of the profession, there is a strong basis for hope that effective improvements will result, both iu our laws and in the admins tration of our laws
 At the annual section meetings, the results of the years work of the various committees were reported and discussed in open section forum and specific recommendations for corrective measures were formally adopted in several instances, &C., corcling to the report
 Tn many cases, the recommended remedy can be largely accomplished through the cooperative action of the members of the bar association in effecting changes in their own methods of practice, but in many other cases the only remedial action possible is by legislative enactment In such cases, the matter is re- ferred to the association's legisla- tive committee which endeavors to follow up all legislative recommen- dations These section meetings were well attended and the points under consideration often evoked vigorous discussions which. on the whole, evil denced marked desire on the part of the bar to eradicate antiquatetl rules and procedures and to simplify and accelerate the traditional meth- ooS of transacting legal business both ill and out of court"
 MT. Wiggin calls special attention to the "Pre-Trial Procedure" plan described by Judge Edward J. Quin- Ian of Norwalk. and says it merits this attention because of the nov city of this common sense procedure and the beneficial results which would flow from 1t if 1t were adopted in this state"
 Pre- trial procedure has been suc- cessfully employed in several other states and in the federal courts, he says. Judge Sweeny of the fed eral court in Boston came from Massachusetts to tell how its use has speeded up the accomplishment of court business there. Tn large percentage of cases this procedure results in the litigants arriving al a voluntary settlement as soon as all the cards are face up on the table It has lately been used with suc- cess in the superior court in Hart ford. If 1t lives up to advance re- ports, It's formal adoption through out the state would result ln large saving in the time and expense oi litigation, thereby constituting g substantial benefit to the public"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

New Haven, Nov. 13.-Members of the State Bar Association of Con- necticut are very much aware of the great need for simplification and modernization of legal methods and procedure, both in and out of court in order adequately to render efti- cient and convenient public service, says Frederick H. Wiggn president of the association, in his report to the bar associations executive con- nittee. The report deals with the convention of the association held recently in this city and ldr, Wig gin points out that with nearly 800 members drawn from representative lawyers of every city and town in the state, the organization, which is growing, is in position to perform important public service,
 ITO a large extent" MT. Wlggn states, "our laws and systems Of procedure shape the practice of our lawyers. but, in turn, our lawyers exert great influence ill fashioning our laws and systems of procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
BUILDING SHOWS
 GAIN IN STATE

Building activity in the state during october was valued at $3,- 001, ,156, a decrease of 9.8 per cent from October of last year and a decrease of 2.1 per cent from Sep- tember of this year. However, the total building value for the first 10 months of the year, $2.688,000, is 3O.6 per cent greater than for the first 10 months of 1888.
 Waterbury reported total con- struction value last month at $137,- OPS, as compared with $12l zoo in October of last year.
 Bridgeport led the list in October with construction valued at $554,- 450. West Hartford was second with $474.O4S, and Hartford third with $317,326.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Market Has Advance
 At Opening of Business
Few Large Blocks Open Up With Fractional Raises
 SteeIs Generally Were Firm Aviation Strengthens

1O9. Small advances were noted in Douglas Aircraft, American Tele- phone, North American, General Motors, Chrysler and Pennsylvania Railroad.
 Electric Boat made new high foI the year on the first transaction al IT 5-8 up 1-S. Continental Motora opened 2,50O shares at 4 7-8 up l-8. International Mercantile M arine f1rmed 3-8 to g 1-8.
 After the opening aviation shares strengthened under lead of Douglas Aircraft which responded to a fav- orable earnings eport Rails were steady, Utilities firm and motors higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
DR. J. 0. MILLER
 TOLECTURE HERE
Hartford Guest to Address Baptist School Sunday
 Evening

Most persons suffering from nervous breakdowns usually have lost their faith and cures may be effected with the restoration of faith in ones self, in others and i'll God" declared Rev. Lester R. Angus, speaking at the weekly church and school session at the First Baptist church last night.
 pr. Arthur F. Mckinney, of St. Pa,ll's Episcopal church, New Ha- ven, spoke at the church's evening service. He is former curate of St. Johns Episcopal church here.
 Dr. J. Quinter Miller, of Hartford, will speak next Sunday at the last class session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
FratemaL Neus
Galilee Shrine

Galilee Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, entertained large number of guests from out of the city at a visiting officers night program recently. Dinner was served and a program of enter tainment enjoyed.
 The Shrine auxiliary will meet tomorrow afternoon at Masonic temple, with Mrs. Alfred Perkins presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
NosahOgan Lodge

Nosahogan lodge, Odd Fellows, will hold its annual open house program Nov. 2l. at Odd Fellow hall. Approximately 800 persons are expected to attend.
 Harold Gardner is chairman of the invitations committee. Francis Merkle heads the reception com mittee which includes George Baronian. Al Wiener, Jacob Kanny. William Wood, George Reynolds, Arthur Hill, Robert Gardner, Ralph Webb, Earl s. Ross. William Bragg, Daniel Hay wood, William J. Shatas, Richard Cotter and Roger Frink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
COURT CONTINUES
 RUSSO'S TRIAL

Arrested on three charges, John To Russo, 1s. of l31 Bishop sstreet, was granted a continuance in city court today.
 The youth was arrested yesterday on charges of breaking and enter ing, theft of an automobile, and driving without an operators ~li- cense.
 It is alleged LoRusso broke into the garage of William Artenosky at 8l Burton street and stole his auto mobile. He was nabbed in Nauga- tuck by State Policeman Michae: Doyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
FIRE DESTROYS
 GARAGE SUNDAY
Ralph Lancaster's Auto Is SavedHamel Futile Is
 Hero at Another Blaze

A wave of fires kept the fire de- partment busy over the week end.
 Most serious of the fires was one which destroyed a garage at the rear of $50 Meriden road yesterday afternoon.
 Although the cause of the blaze was set down as undetermined, off, cials believe neighborhood children set fire to the garage.
 Owned by the Colonial Trust O., the garage was leased to Ralph Lam caster, whose wife discovered the blaze and notified him in time to save their automobile.
 Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey, who investigated, estimated the damage at $200. Several automobile parts were destroyed with the build ing.
 Hamel Futile, 8, applied his school-drill knowledge of fire-escape yesterday afternoon and led four of his brothers and sisters and four other children to safety when room in which they were playing caught fire from short-circuit.
 The blaze occurred in the home of MT. and Mrs. Carl Futile, at Berk- ely place. According to officials, the children were watching flremen fight brush blaze in an adjoining room ignited curtains.
 Fire Marshal Lahey complimented the children on their presence of mind, after several companies, re- spending to an alarm, put out the blaze.
 Various small fires, involving lit- tie property damage, were extin- guished by the department Satur- day.
 The 68th false alarm of the year, emanating from box 23, at Hill and Summer streets, brought out four companies Saturday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Clark COmmandery

James Abercombie and John Potter directed the exemplifica- ton of the Knight of Malta degree at special assembly Saturday night in the Masonic Temple of Clark Commandery, Knig h ts Templar
 Norwood Webster, eminent com mander, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
State GrOttO

The Connecticut State GrOtto amount of equipment for the hos pital at the Masonic home in Wallingford, according to an an- nouncement by State President Louis Wenzel of this city.
 Superintendent George H. Haines of the hospital will ad- dress a meeting of Zindah Grot- to here Wednesday night, and will outline the work done at the hospital. Robert $. Walker of this city is president of the Masonic Home association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
BY ELMER c. WALZER Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Nov. l3 - (U.PJ = Stocks and bonds made an irregular advance at a quiet opening today. Cotton futures opened ? points higher to 2 points lower.
 There were a few large blocks, featured by 7,500 shares of Curtiss- Wright at Il 5-8 up IA. U. s. Steel opened 1000 shares at 69 "a off 1-8 and quickly recovered to the pre- vious close. Steels generally were firm.
 American Can gained point to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
ORIENTAL IN CAST

Keye Luke, noted Chinese actor best known for his portrayals in the Charlie Chan series of films, has an unusually strong role in RKO Ra- dio's newspaper drama "Sued for Libel" which features Kent Taylor and Linda Hayes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
LONG TIME TO DIE

J. Farrell Macdonald, the veteran player, set a new kind of a record today. After sitting down in a chair ON the "Untamed" set to die" four weeks ago the shooting schedule was changed to another set. Today Mac Donald came back to complete the scene and finally "died."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
POLICE wrsECRACKs RUSHED

Boston (UP)-Police Superintend- ent Edward w. Fallor ordered pa- atrolmen in radio squad cars to stop wise cracking and joshing. He said that some officers had been replying with comical comments to messages broadcast from headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
JOHN I. ENGLISH
 HIT BY AUTO
Prospect Street Resident Taken to Hospital; Boys
 Drum Corps Decides
THOMASTON Correspondent: Mrs. Frank H. Mattoon, F JudSOn St.--Tel. l95

IDOnlaSGOn, NOV. 10 The VttelbllS of Foreign Wars. American Legion and Sons of Union Veterans were represented m the parade here Alm- istice day morning as well as the Veterans auxiliary and Girl Scouts
 The parade marshal was Arthur Kelly. Claude Thompson was in charge of the firing squad which was comprised of Veterans.
 The procession from Center school green down Main street to the honor roll and back over Elm street to the soldiers monument ill the center was led by the Girls Fife. Drum and Bugle corps. Those taking part III the patriotic ceremonies at honor roll and monument were Thomas Byers, William Moran, Lester Lump kin. Sheldon Koops and William Proflitt of the Legion and Mrs. Peter Rein of the V. F. w. Auxiliary.
 Saturday night a dance at the Sons of Union Veterans hall was sponsored by the Veterans of For eign Wars.
 John T. English, 63. of Prospect streOt. was removed to Waterbury hcspstal Saturday night suffering with cuts and abrasions about the scalp, chest and forearms, received when struck by a car. The driver Of the car, according to authorities was driven by Miss Theresa Czyz of Prospect street where the accident occurred,
 Among those from here attending the Yale Brown game in New Haven Saturday was a group composed of MT. and Mrs. Walter Schmelter, MT. and Mrs. Philip Fischer, Mir. and Mrs. Marshall Sangster, MT. and Mrs. Wendell Barr, MT. and Mrs Albert Atwood. MT. and Mrs. Allan Bowkett and MT and Mrs. Hugh Martin of Englewood, N. J. who were week end guest s of MT. and Mrs Bowkett. A dinner party in New Haven followed the game.
 Going To Massachusetts
 Albert Brown, Raymond Benson Philip Johnson, Louis Fowler and Patrick Hamilton will attend a Neighbors' Night at the Southwick, Mass, Grange Tuesday evening.
 Harold Dick with score of IS scored high at the skeet shoot at the Rod and Gun club yesterday afger- noon. Tn the turkey shoot John Ashak and J. Benson of Oakville each won a duck and each were awarded turkey,
 The annual Red Cross Roll Call ls now under way here and will con- tinue until Thanksgiving Posters were placed in windows of business establishments Saturday by Girl Scouts and other material distribut- cd.
 A meeting of the Thomaston Boys Fife. Drum and Bugle corps will be held this evening at o'clock at the Sons of Union Veterans rooms on the school green. The corps which recently considered disbanding has decided to remain active and is seeking new members.
 Miss Mildred Florian is chairman of the committee in charge of the meeting of the Thomaston Teachers association at the high school We'd nesday evening
 "a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
MRS. F. PETERSON
 ENTERTAINS CLUB
Three Tables in Play at Afternoon PinOchIe Mem.
 bers Social
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5.O932

Mrs. Fred Peterson entertained the Afternoon Pinochle club at her home Friday. A dessert lunch was served. Three tables were in play and honors went to Mrs. John Hanson, Mrs. Delma Heady, Mrs. Ira Stevens and Mrs. Leona Smith. Others play ing were: Mrs. William Vandercook. Mrs. Harland Crooker, Mrs. Fred Beebe, Mrs. Ross Salisbury, Mrs. James Willard, Mrs. Donald Gra- hame, Mrs. Fred Capewell and Mrs. Petetrson.
 Those who worked at the rum mage sale held in Waterbury Fri- day, for the benefit of the ways and means committee of the Women's society of the local Congregational church were: Mrs. Ralph Swift, Mrs. George Badger, Mrs. Leonard Mog- ren, Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Edward Hansen, Mrs. William Gillson, Mrs. Charles Harper, Miss Harriett Har- per and Mrs. Ira W. Stevens.
 Mir and Mrs. Roland H. Dews of Yale avenue are the parents of a son, Richard Woodruff, born at the Waterbury Hospital. November 9th.
 Mrs. William Henry White has been registered at the Hotel Weylin in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Clauss of Lake Quassapaug have taken up their residence in Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Thomas of Elizabeth N. J. were weekend guests at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Albert G. Clark on North street.
 Martin Luther wrote 37 hymns. of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
GILBERT ANGLE
 CHURCH SPEAKER
All Saints Fellowship to Aid Needy Families an
 Thanksgiving Day
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin 1917 Watert0wn Avenue

Oakville, Nov. 13-Young Peoples Fellowship society of the All Saints church met at the church hall last evening. Gilbert Angle was the speaker. His subject was How and Where Do Wars Start" Plans were perfected to donate a basket at Thanksgiving to 8 needy family.
 Those attending were; Natalie James, lola James, Katherine Bax- ter, Ruth Hallock, Eleanor Beach, Donald Beach, Justine Engvall, Jean Eustace, Florence Hoffman, Shirley Parker, Julia Lancaster, Raymond Ellis, William Anderson, Wilson Lindsay, Rev. Edward Mer- Till, and Gilbert Angle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Funeral


 The funeral of Mrs. Sophrene Parry, wife of Joseph Parry of Ri- verside street was held this morning from the HickcoX funeral home, 195 Main street, Watertown to St. Mary Magdalen's church, where a requiem mass was celebrated at 300 o'clock.
 Burial was in Mount St. James cemetery.
 The bearers were: Louis Lane- vile, Edgar Barbeault, Edward Bel lemore, Raymond Bellemore, Louis Bouley Jr., and Philip Duhaime.
 Armand Henry Reelected
 Armand Henry was reelected president of the Oakville Fife, drum and Bugle corps at the annual meeting in the corps home Sunday afternoon. Other officers are: vice-president, Emplirem Hevey: secretary, Raymond Healey: assist. ant secretary, William Samela treasurer, Sandy Harrison; assist ant treasurer, Peter Voluckas; man. ager, Lester Montambault; assist ant manager, Burt Dyson; quarter master, Albert Wisausky; assistant quartermaster, Paul Marti: audi tors; Thomas Kelly, and Robert Hevey; Board of Directors, Armand Henry, Ephrem Hevey: Raymond Healey, Sandy Harrison, Albert Wi sausky, Lester Montambault, and Burt Dyson.
 Briefs
 The annual harvest supper un- der the auspices Of the. Women's Auxiliary society of All Saints church will be held Thursday. There will be meeting at 200 D. m. Wednesday to complete arrange ments and set tables.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational church will meet at the Parish house Wednesday after noon at 2:30 o'clock. Choir rehearsals for the Juniors Wednesday at 3:30 and the Seniors Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Congregational church.
 The flowers in the memorial vase at the Congregational church yes- terday were presented by Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Clinton in memory of Mrs. Clinton's father Charles Say Tor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Martin Luther wrote 37 hymns, of which Fin Fcste Burge" Is regarded as his masterpiece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Rummage Sale

The Ladies Aid society of St. Mary Magdalen's church will spon- sor a rummage sale Thursday at the church hall. Members of the parish are requested to send in ar- ticles for the sale Monday and Tuesday, so they will be marked for sale on Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Miss Mildred Florian is chairman of the committee in charge of the meeting of the Thomaston Teachers association at the high school We'd nesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Vote Republican-2nd Lever-Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

MT. and Mrs. Frank Thomas of Elizabeth N. J. were weekend guests at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Albert G. Clark on North street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

A meeting of the Thomaston Boys Fife, Drum and Bugle corps will be held this evening at T o'clock at the Sons of Union Veterans rooms on the school green. The corps which recently considered disbanding has decided to remain active and is seeking new members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Vote Repubiican--2nd Lever--Aav.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Clauss of Lake Quassapaug have taken up their residence in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

The annual Red Cross Roll Call is now under way here and will con- tinue until Thanksgiving. Posters were placed in windows of business establishments Saturday by Girl Scouts and other material distribut- cd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Vote Republican--2nd Le, .'--Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Mrs. William Henry White has been registered at the Hotel Weylin in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Harold Dick with a score of l8 scored high at the skeet shoot at the Rod and Gun club yesterday after neon. Tn the turkey shoot John Ashak and J. Benson of Oakville each won a duck and each were awarded a turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

MT. and Mrs. Roland H. Dews of Yale avenue are the parents of a son. Richard Woodruff, born at the Waterbury Hospital. November 9th.