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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
SERVICES FOR
WALES PORTER
st. PauI's Church to Honor
Memory OF Beloved
Civil War Veteran

The Rev and Mrs. Samuel T.,
Johnson were host and hostess TO
the official board OF st, Paul's M, Il.
church at the regular monthly
meeting held at the parsonage re-
Gently. Rev. Samuel Johnson pre-.
sided. Various reports were read,
The young people OF the Loyal Ep-
worth League will sponsor a food
sale 10 be held nj HoWland-H ughes
May 10.
Memorial services are planned for
the late Wales Porter TO be held
June 2 at the church Mt 1880. Mem
bers Oh the committee include: Rev,
and Mrs. Samuel Johnson, Elmer
Housh, Mrs. Hugh Sutherland and
Mrs. Newton Leas. Invitations will
, be sent 10 local patriotic societies.
II was announced at this meeting
that the Methodist Camp Ground
will celebrate their 18TH anniversary
IN July, Refreshments were served
and q social hour enjoyed at the
conclusion OF the business meeting,
Those attending were Rev. and Mrs,
Samuel T.. johnson Mr.. and Mrs,
Robert Bulk. Mr.. and Mrs. David
Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Meis-
niger, Mrs. Henry Staples, Mrs,
william Magee Mrs. Newton Leas,
Mrs. August Paul, Mrs. Hugh Suth-
erland, John Moshier, Elmer Hough,
Robert Kitten Miss Elizabeth Mill
Ter and Mr.. Northrup.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
False Alarm

A false burglar alarm late yes
terday afternoon brought more
than 50 policemen 70 the CIT
izens' and Manufacturers Ma
tional Bank on Leavenworth
street.
Michael Bowler, Of the ADT,
through which the alarm was
transmitted 10 headquarters,
said . clerk IN the savings de-
pertment accidentally kicked Oft
Q guard and stepped on the
alarm button.
Responding 10 . broadcast by
Captain william Duggan, all
available motor units made for
the scene. Bluecoats under the
direction OF Deputy Supt. Daniel
J. Carson swarmed into the
bank.
A dense crowd collected 70
watch what was actually o high.
ly successful drill.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
CCC Youths Aid
Local Firen1en
Battle Blaze

A widespread brush fire IN
the Reidville and Prospect Sec
lions was fought for more than
10 hours yesterday before be-
Ing eXtlnguishcd by Rremen,
CCC boys, volunteers, and state
forestry fire wardenS.
The blaze started shortly be-
fore 2 o'clock and was not
brought entirely under control
until midnight. Firemen from
Fast Main street bungalow sta
ton and the auxiliary puMpcr
company from headquarters TO.
gether with Prospect RreMen,
battled the FIRE. One hundred
CCC boys from Merlden, Farm.
ingtOn, and Seymour were also
called In.
The blaze, which nj times aS.
sumcd proportions Of n forest
fire, was the biggest OF u day
which witnessed 10 other brush
fires IN various sections Of the
city.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
HAMILTON HERE
EARLY in JUNE
Republican National Chair
man to Be Guest OF
Italian League

Samuel +. Pryor, Jro Republican
national committeeman, has an
nounced that Republican National
Chairman John ID. M, Hamilton will
speak In Waterbury early in June,
The occasion will be the installation
of officers of the italian Republican
League.
June 6 has been set as the tenta-
tive date for Mr.. Hamilton's visit
He will replace Thomas f, Dewey
who had planned to speak here but
whose arrangements had 10 be
changed because of illness which
disrupted his speaking schedule.
Mr., Hamilton was chairman of the
G. o. p. national committee during
the last presidential election CAM
paign, and has been credited with
Republican gains made since the
year 1886,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
MARRIED COUPLES
SPONSOR SOCIAL
Congregational Members
Enjoy Party Last Night
After Meeting
OAKVILL.E
Correspondent: Mae VILLA
Babln, 1917 WATERFOWL Avenue

Oakville. May 1.-THE married
couples OF the Congregational
church met last evening at the
parish house. A social evening was
enjoyed by card playing with re-
freshments served later IN the eve
ming.
Those attending were: Mr.. and
Mrs. lden Hiel, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Will
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Edward RamSlow, Mr.
and Mrs. Lester Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs
Willard Norton and Rev. and Mrs
Oscar Locke.
The funeral OF Harry l., White
Will be held this afternoon no 2
o'clock from the Arthur Lunny
funeral hom2 Is Central avenue
Burial will be In the Pine Grove
cemetery.
House Warming
A house warming party was given
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs,
Armand Mark Anthony Of PulIen
avenue Friday evening BY Miss
Mary Martin and Mrs. Henry Stella,
The house was prettily decorated for
the occasion and delicious buffet
luncheon served. Games and other
amusement were enjoyed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Anthony were presented
with n beautiful round buffet mir
ror. Guests attending were, Mrs
Patrick Martin, Mrs. Vincent Mar
tin, Mrs, Joseph Lovetere, Mrs
Louis Trotta, Mrs, Nicholas Rlnaltli
Mrs. Jack Martin, Mrs. Henry Stella
Mrs, Joseph Martin, Miss Marie At.
wood, Miss Julia Fugliesc, Miss
Margaret Fugliese, Miss Grace Love-
tere, Miss Mary Wargo, Miss Edith
Gallo. Miss Antoinette Fugliesc, Miss
Mary Martin and Miss Armand
Mark Anthony,
Floyd Marsh OF Whittier avenue
Is O patient At the Waterbury hospi-
tai with lumbar pneumonia,
Pioneers Club Meets
Members OF the Pioneers club
met last evening at the All Saints
church hall and after the business
meeting O social hour was enjoyed
~ those attending who were: Mr.,
and Mrs. Sam Fem, Mr.. and Mrs,
Curtis Lancaster, Mr., and Mrs. Jo-
seph Baxter, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Parker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emile BuSsemey, Jr,
Rev. and Mrs. Edward Merrill. Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Fem we're the host
and hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Biographies

The current issue OF The Cath
Ole Transcript comments editori-
ally on two important biographies
TO be published this year; one
by Rev. John L. Bonn, 8. J. In
June, the other In the fall. One,
Of particular interest locally, Is q
biography Of Mother Valencia, for
mer head Of st. Francis Hospital
In Hartford. The other biography
also has particular interest since
1t Is O biography Of Mother Nc
Auley, foundress Of the Sisters Of
Mercy.
Rev. John l.. Bonn, s. j.. son Of
Professor and Mrs. John l.. Bonn
Of this city. Is the author Of the
biography Of Mother Valencia, who
did so much during her lifetime to
build and expand st. Francis Hos.
pital. This work from the pen OF
Father Bonn, q Macmillan publ.
cation promises to be an iinhort-
ant one, and In developing his
biography he has had the coopera-
ton Of the Sisters Of st. Joseph,
and up until he rdeath that Of
Mother Valencia.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
TAVERN SCUFFLE
QUELLED BY COP
M0nst0s and DesauImier
Given Suspended Sen.
fences in Court Today

Michael Monstos, so, OF 3 Grand
street and Joseph Desaulmier, 43,
Of $50 Mil street, charged with
breach OF The peace, were granted
suspended sentences IN city court
today, The two men were arrested
last night by officer Don Monaghan
after n tavern Scufflc,
Frank, McEvoy, 81, OF 225 Bald
win street; and John Koran, 80, 0!
203 South Main street, charged
with robbery May 4, were grantee
stays until Monday,
Frederick Paris, Of 252 Riverside,
street, charged with motor vehi
Gle law violation, was given sta,
until Monday,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Harmony Lodge

FreemasOnry WI; continue to
thrive In America, states AttOr-
ney Arthur NJ. Brown, past grand
master Of the Grand Lodge Of
Connecticut, a. +. and A. NJ. told
u gathering Of $50 MaSOns ut the
Masonic Temple last night. Ma
sOnry cannot survive under die
tatOrShipS. he said. but flOurishcs
In lands where there Is freedom.
Harmony Lodge was the host
for the evenings program. which
included dinner and entertain
ment. Thorn C0rby was master
Of ceremonies. Selections were
offered by the Zindah Grotto or
cheStra. accordion number by
Domcnic Mecca, and songs by the
Callioni sisters.
Speakers, In addition to Mr..
Brown, were Right WOrshipful
Frank Jeffrey, Of Torrington. dis
trict deputy master; Right Wor-
shipful Robert s. Walker and Wor-
shipful Master Norman 5. Kunde.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
IJANE TERRELL,
SO, SUCCUMBS
Oldest Member OF South.
mayd Road to Be Buried
Monday Afternoon

Mrs. Jane Terrell, %, the oldest
as we'll as a charter member of
Southmayd Home, died this morn
Ing at the home OH Columbia Boule-
ward. She was the widow OF Edward
A. Terrell, prominent official of the
Scovill Manufacturing Company
who died IN 1911.
Mrs. Terrell was born In Ashley
Falls, but spent most Of her life III
this city. She was a member OF the
First Baptist church.
Funeral services will be held
Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
at the Clark funeral home, 20 State
street, Rev. David p. Gaines Off
ciating. Burial will be In River
side cemetery. Friends may call at
the funeral home on Sunday eve.
ming from to 0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
SOCIALISTS IN
STATE SESSION
Consideration Of Candi
dates for State Ticket
Among Business

The state convention OF the Sc
cialist Labor party will be held &C..
morrow at Pythian hall, West He :
ven, with arrangements In charge
Joseph c, Borden, Jr., state excel >
tive secretary Of the organization
Convention sessions will begin tt
$3.50 n. IN. Delegates from Watel =
bury are expected to be among III ,
more than 40 accredited representa- :
tiveS who will take part in the pro-
ceedingS.
Principal task before the conveI
ton will be the nomination of u
state ticket and the adoption Of n
state platform, In the 1893 sta ,
election the S. l.. p. candidate for
governor received 1871 votes,
This year the party is celebratn;
It's iiftieth birthday, having been
organized on its present basis IN
1890, In that year It's candidate for
governor received 200 votes, and the
party has had ticket IN 81 bien-
NAL state elections since that year
AT Its twentieth national CONVEX
ton, held IN New York the Weekend
OF April 81, 1910, national tickt
was nominated, consisting OF John
W, Aiken Of Massachusetts, for pre-, :
ident and Aaron M. Orange Of New
York for president. Aiken &,
the present time Is touring Connee-
ticut IN behalf of the Socialist Labt :
Party, and is scheduled to speak N
most of the principal cities.
The state convention, aside from
naming ticket and drawing up a
platform, will listen TO reports from
the various delegates and officers eli
the party, The guest of honor will b.
Eric HaSS Of New York, editor OF
the party's official organ, the Week
~ People, Also present will be John
p, Quinn Of Springfield, Mass, ma
tional organizer OF the Socialist La
Dor Party,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Bunker Hill Players
Score In Barrie Play

"Alice-Sit by. Fire, II Barrie
play, was successfully presented by
the BIYkcr Hin Players at the
Bunker Hin Church last evening
tor The benefit OF the new building
fund. The fund now stands ut $23,-
1872, with $6568 needed 10 COM
plcte the auditorium.
Miss Miriam Hurlburt directed the
play which featured Bertha Webb,
Janet Freeman, Phillip Story, kath-
crime ColgroVe, Frank Good, Mil
bred Angevine, Arthur Sullivan and
Eligabeth Shattuck. Marjorie Croft
and Dorothy Bywater were IN
charge OF properties, Lucille Di-
Modugno, member of the Three
Does, was wardrobe mistress while
Harry Bartlett was ticket chairman
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
They Didn't Raise Their Boys To Be Dictators g..
Not Mothers Hitler, Mussolini And Djugashvili
NJ NEA Service

There would be no Joy In Moth.
ers Day for the mothers Of the
worlds three leading dlctators.
They did not raise their sons 70
be revolutionaries and war max.
era, KiarG PoelEl hitler, Donna
Rosa Mussolini and Ekaterina
Oeorguvna Diugashvili.
Stains mother, Ekaterina pju.
gashvili, raised her pock.marked
son to be 0 priest. 'soso's" career
in blood and revolution was the
greatest tragedy Of her life.
Donna Mussolini was Q school
teacher, q woman Of extraordi-
nary energy and refinement.
Rough and ready aS was the
Duco's blacksmith father, quiet
and cultured was his mother. Had
she lived she might have turned
the truculent Benito from his
rowdy ways. He adored his
mother, she was the only person
who could control him.
At Is, Klara poelSl, who had
run away from her Austrian home
10 seek the glitter Of Vienna, re.
turned, O broken woman. She
married O widower with two chil.
dren, Alois Hitler, O man % years
older than she, gave birth TO two
more children, one o sickly lad
called Adolf.
On Adolf she hoped 10 realize
everything she had not herself.
She wanted Adolf 10 be O power
in Vienna, the Vienna Of art and
c,,It,,rA and uAalkh
They held one thing IN common,
these mothers OF the dictators
-. the thing common TO all
mothers they wanted more for
their sons than they themselves
had known.
The Djugashvilis. Stains par-
ents, were pitifully poor. His IA
ther was o shoemaker, as the Dju.
gaShvilis had been for generations.
But Ekaterina Djugashvili wanted
more for her $685." who was
born with his left arm partially
paralyzed, and other defects.
She had lost her first three chill
dren, vowed that II this child
lived he would be Q priest. TO
that end she sacrificed to send him
10 Q seminary But OF the semi
nary $3.50" cher pet nalne) be-
came the leader Of q secret group
Of Socialists. He lived the life Of
q Revolutionary thereafter.
Stain visited his mother last at
Tiflis In 1885, and the Russian
press made much Of II. $3.50 was
always a good boy" said the
mother Of the man IN Krem.
lin, but to the last she considered
his place unimportant beside the
priesthood.
In Vienna Adolf Hitler failed
his mother. He could not pass the
art examinations. Al 40. already
suffering from despair, defeat, dis.
ease, Klara Hitler died. Her death
gave Adolf his mission; ever
since he says he has been fighting
to Justify his mothers sacrifice
and faith.
Like his sturdy father, Benito
Mussollni thrived Oh revolution
and uprisings. His hometown,
Predappio was O hotbed OF anar.
chy. Benito's father spent five
yeays In prison for his ideas. Il
Duce's grandfather was O rebel oil
his life.
Plump, motherly Donna Musso-
lini constantly stood between her
husband and Benito, wanting Be-
nito TO amount TO something
Donna Mussolini died when Benz
10 was 10, her wish unfulfilled.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
IRISH.AMERICANS
TO HOLD REUNION

Members Of the rish-Americar
Social club, OF which Harold Boyct
Is president. discussed plans for re-
union with the other irish American
Social club at a meeting last night
The two organizations have been al
odds for the past several years. II
Is reported that Mayor Vincent A
Scully will act as mediator.
The club named committee &c
make plans for the annual outing
On the group are William Boyle
Joseph Devery, Stephen OFlaherty
Walter Scanlon, Thomas O'Brier
and John Bowler.
The next meeting, to be held the
gath, will be followed by smoker.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
HOnOred Guest

John DePastinO, Past Nation.
81 Commander Of the Italian
American World War Veterans
Of the u. 8. and past president
Of the local Italian American
Federation Of Societies and
Clubs win be one Of the hOnored
guests and speakers 1T the New
York annual State Convention
Banquet being held at the Van
Curler Hotel, In Schenectady,
New York, following q monster
convention parade being held
this afternoon In that city. The
speakers list includes some Nat
ienal and New York State high
political and veteran figures.
The Connecticut Department
win be represented by Depart
ment Commander Joseph II.
Russ0 Of TeEvlngton and State
Senior Vice Commander Michael
Giordano who is the local pres.
ident Of the veterans council
The Connecticut men have been
assigned places on the reviewing
stand and at the banquet.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Symphony Orchestra
In Pleasing Program

The Symphony Orchestra Of the
Second Congregational Church pre-
sented a diversified program last
night IN Davenport hall under The
direction Of George Gentle. The
church choir sang several selections
under the leadership OF Organist
Carl Jensen.
Lester Wheeler gave a display Of
magic while Martha Mcknight and
william Boyd offered a duet. Square
dancing followed the program with
John Morrow calling the turns. The
choir served refreshments to the 100
guests attending,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
ANACONDA PROFIT
NETS $lO,5l7,636

Net profits OF $lO,5i7, G36 for the
first quarter OF 1910 are listed In the
preliminary report OF the Anaconda
Copper Mining Co. The American
Brass Co. OF this city Is a subsidiary
Of the Anaconda firm.
The net income, after interest
depreciation, adolescence and taxes
etc. but before depletion OF mines
means earnings Of $i2i OH each OF
8,674,338 shares Of stock outstand-
Ing.
The company's profits were almost
three times greater than IN the
first quarter of 1899, when they
amounted 70 $3.600.O00 equivalent TO
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Postponed!

The FREQ civic concert original
~ scheduled for Sunday May 18th
at the waterbury Women's Club
auditorium, has been postponed 10
May 20th, II has been announced.
The local WPA Ensemble COM
bined with the Connecticut WPA
Concert Orchestra will be under
tho direction Of Henry II. Busse.
Marjorie Nash Nuhn, soprano, and
Joseph DeVito, violinist, ore 10 be
guest soloists. Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts from local councils
will usher.
The concert has been arranged
through the cooperation OF the
waterbury Women's Club and the
local chapter Of the American As
ISOLATION Of University Women.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
For "Sun Dodgers"

Members Of the Chase Fore.
mems Association who are on the
night shifts and who have been
unable to attend the weeknight
Sociais OF the association IL the
several months will be guests at
O social tonight at the North
Main street clubrooms.
Their wives or sweethearts will
be eligible to attend as the pro-
gram has been designated as
Ladies' Night. Entertainment
will DO offered and refreshments
will be served. william L. Caligan,
association president, and Leo
Conway, secretary, will supervise
tonight's party.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
IN ANNUAL REVUE

Universal studios presents FollIes
Of 1910 ct waterbury Womans Club
tonight. Thexa are 200 In the cast
including 2is year old babies 10 pro-
fessional adults. II Is TO be @ gala
event with Blues and Opera singing
and new dance creations from New
York, plus beautiful lighting cf-
fectS. and gorgeous costumes.
This will be one OF the outstand-
Ing productions Of the season. The
array OF talent has been taught by
such popular teachers as Miss Edith
Sacco, Miss Bobby Southland, Miss
Marian Quick, and Johnny Baker.
Entire production under supervi-
sion Of wellington MacLean.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Continental Lodge

The Master Mason degree Will
be worked by team composed
en- tirely of Scovill employees at the
Scovill night Of Continental Lodge,
A. F.. and A. M, Monday.
The team will include: Wor-
shipful master, S. Merwin Main
and Walter l.. Wood; senior war
den, Homer c. Senior: Junior war
den, Ralph Humiston; treasurer,
Fred Ensminger: secretary, Ivan
l.. Coulter: senior deacon, Cor
don G. Sperring: junior deacon,
Sidney I. Spender; senior steward,
James Hunstone; junior steward,
Leon Mayshaw; chaplain. Charles
w. Kellogg.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Fraternal News
DOric Chapter

TEa.t.ns Carmichael, newly in-
stalled master councillor of Doric
Chapter, Order of DeMolay, pre-
sided for the first time since his
election at Masonic Temple last
night,
Colonel william j, Shanahan
was the guest speaker, recountng
World War experiences and describ'
Ing modern tactics of warfare,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
WILLIAM REAGAN
GUEST AT PARTY

William Reagan, popular member
OF the Gents OF the Hill who will be
married 10 Miss Kay Byron June
10, will be guest OF honor at tes-
timonial dinner tomorrow afternoon
at 4:30 O'Clock at Chris Harmon's
Grill OH Baldwin street.
Bob Grady, City Amateur League
pitcher, Joe Bowey. former Paroch-
ial League pitcher. and Bill Boueh-
ton comprise the committee III
charge of the banquet.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
PEARL STREET CLUB
PREPARES PROGRAM

The ways and means committee
Of the Pearl Street Alumni Club
met at the Neighhorhood House last
evening with Matthew Mott presid-
Ing. It was decided TO hold sradua.
ton exercises Friday, June 81, and
the graduates prom the following
Tuesday, June Is. Arrangements
are under way to secure q guest
speaker.
A cast from the Alumni group is
being selected for play by Miss
Zelda Lassiter. The Alumni Club
win meet again next Monday even-
ing ct sis o'clock at the Neighbour
heed House.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Contest Judge

Floyd Q. Evans, director OF IN
strumental music III the local high
schools, was IN New Hampshire
today, judging q state orchestra
concert.
The local consolidated orchestra
will give the 2lst annual concert
May 81 at Wildly high school. The
organization will also visit the
New York Worlds Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Second Visit

Waterbury lawyers VIII again
visit the Worlds Fair at New York
this year. This was practically de.
cidcd upon at a melting OF the Wa
terbury Bar association held at the
local courthouse yesterday. The
trip will be made early IN the
summer. A committee. consisting
Of John II. Cassidy, Edward Mas.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
CARMEN LOMBARD
INJURED ON bike

Carmen lombard, II, of 100 An.
derson street, was struck by al au-
tomobllc and slightly injured today
while riding q bicycle OH Congress
avenue.
81. MaryS hospital attaches said
the drivers name was Eugene Troll
SIM, OF 80 Hill street. Police were in
vestigating at press time.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
PROGRESS Described
IN ELECTROPLATING

DR., Walter II. Meyer, editor OF
Metal Industry, outlined develop
ments in clectroplating IN recent
years In an address to members OF
the Waterbury charter, American
Electro-PlaterS' society at The Ell
ton last night.
The chapter chose President Els
worth Candee, William Gray and
Joseph McConas as delegates to the
national convention Al Dayton, O,
June 1913,
William Kennedy national exec
utive secretary, was a guest at the
meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
AMERICAN BRASS
GIVEN CONTRACT

Secretary Of Labor Frances Per-
kias announced at Washington to-
day the award OF q $95,526 contract
TO the American Brass Co., Of Ghis
city. The order Is for cartridge
brass discs.
The local order accounts for more
than one.thlrd Of the s249, l49 total
placed with Connecticut factories.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
BALANCED BUDGET,
SURPLUS ARE SEEN

Hartford. Conn, May li-tUP)-
A balanced budget, and probably a
surplus in the general fund, was
anticipated today by State Comp
troller Fred r. Zeller when the fis-
cal year ends June 30.
AS of April 80. his monthly report
showed, there was a balance of 81
29O. 725 in the general fund, $ll,282,-
58l in the highway fund, and ST.
977 AIT in special highway funds.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-11
Sense of HunOr

A dummy, hanging from the
overhead trestle Oh Homer street,
was mistaken for the real thing
last night by @ neighbor who
called police headquarters.
Detective Lieut.. william +. Pol
lard, who investigated, reported
the prank was probably the work
Of youngsters.