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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
PURSE SNATCHERS
 OPERATING HERE
Police Seeking Youthful Suspects in Latest Epi-
 SOde Here

A second case of sneak thieves operating here occurred at about 8 o'clock last night when two youths Silatched purse from Mrs. J. K. Jennes of l8 Crescent street as she was walking down Cooke street, near Buckingham street, Detective Sergeant Anthony Mariana reported. According to Sergeant Mariana, the two boys confronted Mrs. Jennes and grabbed her wallet, then dashed over Buckingham street with her in pursuit The youths ran down : Prospect street and finaly the wo- man lost sight of them.
 The purse contained about $5, a house key, gold rose compact a pair of lady's eyeglasses. According to police the youths are believed to be about IS or l6 years old.
 Only last Saturday night, Miss Loretta McGinn of l0l Prospect street was robbed of her pocketbook containing $l4 and some valuable possessions. The youth, Joseph Crean, 22. of 25 Savings street. was apprehended the following day. He was charged with the crime and af- ter pleading guilty In city court tc the charge, was granted suspended eix-monthS sentence.
 A search of the vicinity by Ser geant Mariana and Sergeant Joseph Petit, revealed no trace of the ' youths, but Mrs. Jennes was able to furnish the police with Q partia, description of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
HOLIDAY GRANTED
 TO MAIL CARRIERS

Postmaster, Charles A. Babin arl- nounced today that the following schedule for Armistice day, Novem- Der II will be observed.
 City and rural carriers will omit deliveries but special delivery will be made. Clerks at the Pest Offlce will work as usual, The Alien Reg iStration Divis.on will be closed
 Services at the main office winoo ow will be as follows Parcel post stamp and general delivery winGow will be open to the public from [ a. m. until ' D, m. Money order and registry windows will be open from a. m. until Il a. m.
 Pogtmas,er Babin explained that the Waterville station windows will Le open to the public from ' a. m until Il a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
DRIVERS SCHOOL
 TO REOPEN HERE
Police Department SpOn= sOrs Course of Special
 Instructions

The Drivers School" which was conducted so successfully by the Wa terbury police department last year will reopen Friday night, November 18th, at 7:30 p. m.
 Patrolmen William Dwyer and James Little, school instructors, will again handle these classes which were attended last year by 404 people.
 The class that will start Friday night. November 18th, in the Drivers School must become thor oughly acquainted with 50 questions on motor vehicle laws before they are presented a certificate. Glasses are held on Friday nights for eight consecutive weeks. Seven of these are for instruction and the eighth, the one on which the written exam ination is given.
 The certificates that are presented in the Drivers School" eliminates the examination on law given each novice seeking a license at the local branch of the motor vehicle depart- ment.
 The officers giving this intensive course in Connecticut trafiic laws, is to make better drivers as those state that the intention of the school with a better and fuller knowledge Of traffic law will become.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
FOUR YEARS FOR
 GOVERNORS TERM

Hartford, Conn, Nov. ' - UP) Political circles today reported there was strong support in Repub- lican and independent circles for a constitutional amendment extend- ing the governors term to four years. with election in presidential of f-years."
 Discussion began following an analyzation of the gubernatorial vote in Tuesdays election showed Governor Elect Robert A. Hurley, D., was chosen over Governor Ray mond E. Baldwin. R., by ma jority of i4000 votes. This margin was about 10000 behind the major fly achieved by President Roosevelt in the state.
 4 constitutional amendment would have to be started in the state legislature and then put be- fore the electorate. If it were insti- tuied in l94i. 1t would take until 1916 before it could be put into effect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
ANTONIO SUFFERS
 FRACTURE OF JAW
ScOviIl Street Resident Is Beaten Up By Cop for
 Attacking Wife

X-rays taken at St. Mary's hos pital revealed that Francisco An- tonic, AT, of 64 Scovill street, suf- fered e fracture Of the upper jaw and many lacerations and abrasions of the head and face as @ result of his recent beatings.
 Antonio was arrested Sunday night by Patrolman Paul Moyni- han who went to his home on com- plaint of his wife, but the accused threatened him with a knife as he attempted to place him under ar rest. Officer Moynihan then had to use his nightstickt as the accused resisted. He was in the act of at- tacking his wife as he entered the house, Patrolnan Moynihan re- ported,
 When the accused was arraigned in city court Monday morning be- fore Judge T. E. Conway, the judge declared the mans condition de- manded immediate medical atten- ton. He was ordered back to the hospital and X-rays were taken for possible fractures.
 Ills condition is not serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Steals "WreCker"

An automobile service em- ploye who allegedly rified the firmss safe of S10, then stole a "wrecker" and drove it to New Haven was being sought by police today.
 Chief Inspector Joseph F. Stevens said that warrant had been issued for the arrest of Jchn Kennedy, of State street. emplOye of the Waterbury Mo tor Service, on Freight street, and that a teIetype alarm had been sent to police in all east ern states.
 The tow truck was found abandoned in New Haven today. Chief Inspector Stevens said that Kennedy had been em- ployed by the auto firm for only a short time and had been
 working as night man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
An, Christmas!

The board of public works last night granted permission to the Merchants Bureau of the Wa terbury Chamber of Commerce to erect Christmas decorations along downtown streets. Poles which will hold the varl-colored lights and other decorations have already been erected.
 Insurance is to be taken out to protect the city against any damage claims, it was stated at the meeting.
 Merchants plan to make the holiday decorations this year even more elaborate and color full than last year, when they resulted in a great deal of fav- Orable comment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
SpOAighting CityNews
2WPA Ensemble

The Waterbury WPA ensemble, @ unit of the Connecticut Music Project, will play tomorrow even- ing in the third of a series of weekly dances which are being held at the Chase Park recreation home.
 From 8 until 10 o'clock Water bury young people will have the opportunity for tripping 1t" to the strains of swing and other popu- lar dance tunes furnished by the Ensemble. sSa
 one hundred and fifty couples attended the first two dances in the series, which has been arr. ranged by the Waterbury Park ana Recreation Department, and which has been planned as part of the city's program for providing re- creational events for young people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
RUNAWAY HORSE
 DAMAGES AUTO

4 frightened horse ran into a parked automobile owned by Allen M. Dunn, %. of l6i Plaza avenue yesterday afternoon on West Main street. The horse had been left standing. Motor Patrolman Leo Me- Kenna reported, on 305 West Main street and became frightend by the noise, and ran into Dunn's car, damaging the rear door and fender. Although the shaft of the wagon was also damaged, the horse escaped inc jurles.
 Tie team k owned by Louis Berezitsky, eS, Of % Summer street. Damages estimated on the car was about SIS. while the damage to
 tine wagon was small.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Unchanged"

Mrs. Susan Beall, g, wife of John Beall. 60, who was slain in Cheshire last week, was reported unchanged today at st. Mary's hospital where her name Is on the danger list.
 A grand jury will sit in Water bury Tuesday to consider a mur- der indictment against John Sait- kowski, Cheshire ref0rmat0ry trusty, accused of the staying of Beali and the attack on his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
BY ELMER 0. WALZER lIInifed Press Financial EditOrl

New York, Nov. 7.--(UP) = The stock market spurted ahead today making up all of yesterdays losses Trading increased after quiet first hour.
 Steel shares featured the recov- cry. United States Steel sold a 70 1-2 up 3 3-8; Bethlehem 89 3-4 up 3 1-4; Republic 2l 7-8 up IA and Youngstown Sheet & Tube q 5-S Up 3-8. Anaconda rose more than point to feature the coppers.
 Chrysler ran up to 82 1-8 up 2 3-e and General Motors gained more than a point. Douglas reached 84 1-2, ex.dividend, up 1 3-4. Stan- dard oil (New Jersey) rose 1 1-4 to 34 3-8 in a firm oil section. Dow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Boy Injured

Matthew Matzkin. 4-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Emanuel Matzkin of 2l3 Plaza avenue, was hit by an automobile driven by Richard Atwood of 20 Dickerman street, Watertow:1 late yesterday afternoon on Willow street near Wildwood avenue.
 The youngster was admitted to the Waterbury hospital where 1t was found that he sustained a fractured left leg and minor abra- sions and decorations.
 The boy, 1t was said. ran into the path of Atwood's machine as he attempted to pass the c. R. & L. Go. bus. Atwood took the child to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
DEFENSE CHARGES
 ILLEGAL SEARCH
State Rests in Superior Court Trial Involving H.
 legal Operation
* * *

A charge that two policemen searched the apartment of Mrs. Gladys Mitchell of Waterbury, without warrant was made by Mrs. Genevieve Narage, Mrs Mitchell's daughter in superior court today Mrs. Mitchell is on trial before Judge Alfred c. Baldwin and a jury on charges of abortion and man. slaughter.
 Mrs Narage testified for the de- fense that Lieut.. William r. Pollard and County Detective Roland C., filling searched her mothers apart- ment last May, and virtually ieror- cd her questions about search warrant.
 Mrs. Narage quoted both Pollard and filling as saying that well wait here while someone brings a war rant if you think the warrant is necessary"
 States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald rested his case yesterday after obtaining the testimony of eight medical men. Doctors who testified for the state Included Ed ward W. Decatur, William J. Lebow- ski, William A. Goodrich. Joseph Collins, Charles Larkin, Joseph E. Sirica, John E. Freiheit and Edward H. Kirschbaum.
 The testimony of Dr. Chris Neus- wanger was obtained by Defense At torney Edward A. Mascolo. Other defense witnesses included Joseph Yavecchio. of Plume & Atwood, Peter A. Narage, and Fred Mihava- ska. husband of the defendant.
 Mrs. Mitchell is charged with pro- curing an abortion on Carmella Rosato, of South Main street. The state charges further that the girl died in May as result of the it. legal operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Fraternal News
Aviglianese

Waverly Inn, Cheshire, tonight will be the scene of the fourth annual dinner dance at the Wo- mems Aviglianese society.
 Arrangements have been com pleted under the direction of Miss Katherine LoRuseo, chairman; Miss Mildred Jaccaro, co-chair- man; Mrs. Mollie Cipriano, Mrs. Gertrude Mecca, Misses Angeline LoRusso, Mary Vaccaro, Millie Lu- cia and Mrs. Grace Verrastro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Building Gains

r October building activity in Waterbury was almost twice as great as that in September and far in excess of that In October of last year according to the monthly building report of Building Inspector John T. Hartley.
 Estimated construction cost last month was $19S,275, while that for September was Sl04,S70. The figure for October, 1859, was $137,025.
 MT. Hartley has this week is- sued permits to Morris Kosersky & Son for three new dwellings, costing $3,00O. Two are being built on Wo0dbine street and one on N"n~0a avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07

Michael Sasso was elected pres ldent of the Brooklyn A. c. at a meeting at the clubrooms last night at which time plans were outlined for a minstrel show, January 9,
 Others elected to office follow: Edward DiNapoli, vice-president; Alphonse Kuncas, recording secre- tary: Jeff Morrison, financial secre- tary; William Moskowitz, treasurer; John 'Skiddo' Dumschott, captain of sports; and Solly Friedman, Wil- liam Kalvaitis and Al Sharkis, trus- tees.
 President Sasso was also named geenral chairman of the minstrel committee with Vice-President Di- Napoli as committee secretary. Other general committeeman h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Colder!

Hats flew about today as a brisk, cold wind swept downtown streets. The lookout for tomorrow was cloudy and colder.
 The mercury dropped to 38 during the night, a plunge of 2l degrees from yesterdays high. At noon today the temperature was 43 degrees and dropping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Zindah GrOttO

The Master Mason degree will be exemplified for Shepherd lodge, A. r. & A. M.. of Naugatuck, by the Waterbury zindah Grotto team on Nov. l3 at 7:30 o'clock, Cars will leave at 7:l5 o'clock from the Masonic Temple.
 zindah Grotto has entered It's team in the competitive drills to be sponsored by the Obeh Grotto of Bridgeport Saturday, November 23. All Groot ptarols in the state will compete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Auto Hits Girl

Dorothy Massicott, g, of 602 South Main street sustained minor injuries when she was struck by car operated by Thomas Peter- son of 40 Prospect street at noon on South Main and West Liberty street. Peterson saw the girl dart out from parked car and ap- piled his brakes. The youngster was taken to St. Marys Hospital by the driver and treated for decorations to both knees and then discharged. She Is pupil at Saint Ann's parochial school.
 Capt. William Duggan invest- gated the accident and no arrest was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Hospital Bulletins


 No change was reported in the condition of Mrs. Catherine Quinn. 69, of 213 Woodland ave- nue by authorities at St. Mary's hospital. She still remains on the danger list. Mrs. Quinn was ad- mitted to the hospital after she suffered injuries in a fall down. stairs at her home early last week.
 Mrs. Catherine Devereaux, 64, of 150 Academy avenue, was re- ported as showing improvement, according to St. Mary's, hospital attaches. Mrs. Devereaux was hit by an automobile as she crossed Meriden road ct Beecher avenue. The woman was taken to the hos pital with injuries to her knee, elbow and nose.
 Scalded by boiling water yes- terday afternoon, Mrs. Antoin- cite Romano, 6l. of 752 East Main street was reported as doing fine at the st. Mary's hospital. She was admitted to the hospital with painful burns of the arms, face and neck after she spilled a pan of hot water from a kitchen stove over herself.
 A freakish explosion from a factory jitney, sent Herbert SpOr- bert, 3S of Meriden, an employe of the American Brass Company plant to the Waterbury hospital Tuesday night with decorations about the nose. Hospital attaches said that he is doing well this noon. Authorities at the plant are unable to account for the acci- dent and 1t was the first of it's kind that they had knowledge of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Market Spurts Ahead Making Up All Losses
Trading Increased After Quiet First HOur-Steels
 Were Featured in All kecOyeries

Chemical gained 2 points and Union Carbide nearly a point.
 Utilities were firm although quiet- CT than other sectons. Railroad is- sues made recoveries ranging to nearly point in the leaders. Q. s. Gypsum spurted 2 points. Some spe- cal stocks made wide advances. Vul- can Detinning made a new high at 105 up 9 1-4 points. American Hawaiian Steamship rose 2 points in its section and American Loco motive preferred gained 3 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Liberty Lodge

The annual fall dance of Lib- erty lodge. A. r. & A. M., will be held at the Chase Country club Friday, November 15. A buffet lunch will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07

England's Daily Prayer Union has been left fortune by rich man of Exeter.
Evening star., 1940-11-02
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs
Given Farewell
Dinner by Diplomat

The newly appointed First Secre-
tary Of the United States Embassy
In Santiago. Chile, and Mrs. Ellis
O. Briggs were given farewell
dinner last evening by the CONNER
cial Secretary of the British EN-
bassy and Mrs. j. P. Summerscale.
Among the other guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Trueblood, who
recently returned to Washington
from Santiago, where Mr.. True
blood was on duty with the United
States consular service; the assist
ant chief of foreign service per-
sonnel and Mrs. John w. Bailey, jr.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Willard, Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Alling, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon Merriam, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Barnard, the assistant chief
of the Division of European Affairs
and Mrs. Paul T. Culbertson, Mr..
and Mrs. Philip w. Bonsal, Mr..
Harold Troutman, the Second Sec
reJary of the Canadian Legation
and Mrs. Escott Reid, Mr.. D. Harold
Oliver, Mr.. Charles Wilkinson,
archeologist, who has just returned
from Iran: Mrs. Alex Franks, who
came from England in the late
summer and is the house guest of
the host and hostess.
After the dinner Mr.. and Mrs.
Summerscale and their guests at
tended the dance at the Green Acres
(Md) School tn raise rnonev for
the education of refugee children
In this country.
Until they sail for Chile next week
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs will be with
Mr.. Briggs brother-in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Merriam.
Evening star., 1940-11-02
Mrs. Cordell Hull
Is Guest of Honor
At Tea TODAY

Members of the Woman's Ma
tional Democratic Club viii enter
tain at tea this afternoon from 4:30
to 6 O'Clock in honor Of Mrs. Cordell
Hull, wife of the Secretary of State.
Mrs. Sumner Wenes, wife of the
Undersecretary of State, and Mrs.
Claude Pepper, the acting president,
will receive with Mrs. Hull.
Mrs. Pepper, who has been with
Senator Pepper in California, where
both have been campaigning, re-
turned by plane yesterday in order
to attend the tea.
Mrs. Curtis Shears, chairman of
hospitality, and Mrs. Charles J.
Brand, chairman of the Membership
Committee, will be assisted by Mrs.
w. Woodward Cook, Mrs. Mary
Buford, Mrs. William Jennings Price,
Mrs. Randolph Preston. Mrs. j.
Gregory Bruce, Miss Sara Marcum,
Mrs. Carlisle Bolton Smith, Miss
Cornelia Basel, Mrs. Ocie Drenan
Heady, Miss Leila Peachy and Mrs.
Daniel S. Murph.
Those assisting at the tea table
will include Mrs. Jesse Jones, Mrs.
Paul v. McNutt, Mrs. James Law
renee Houghteling, Mrs. Robert Pell,
Mrs. Stephen Bonsal and Mrs.
Charles Warren.
Evening star., 1940-11-02
Augustana Church Plans
Congregational Dinner

At the Augustana Lutheran
Church tomorrow at II o'clock DR..
A. o. HELM will preach on what
Makes Life Christian?" The choir
will render "How Beautiful Are the
Messengers" by Mendelssohn.
A congregational dinner will be
served In the vestry after the serv-
ice when members Of the church
will make their pledges Of weekly
support of thework of the congrega-
ton in 1941. DR.. Vernon Holm will
be master of ceremonies, and brief
talks will be given by Harold Heg-
strom and >Gustaf Antonson, rep
resenting the trustees and deacons
respectively.
A benefit concert for British re-
lief will be held tomorrow at 4 pm.
by the Augustana Church choir and
that of the Western Presbyterian
Church. The concert will be held at
the Western Presbyterian Church.
The Luther League meets tomor-
loV at $50 p.m.
Evening star., 1940-11-02
Training
Talks Start

The first talk in q training pro-
gram for volunteer workers of the
Self-Help Exchange was given by
Miss Marie Gurley, supervising
councillor of the Counciling Division
Of the District Employment Center,
at meeting yesterday at exchange
headquarters, 2529 Pennsylvania
avenue NV.
Miss Gurley gave instructions in
the technique of interviewing, dis
cussing the scientific approach for
gaining and maintaining the con-
fidence of the person being inter-
viewed.
Representatives from the George
washington University sociology
class. the Junior League and the
Volunteer Women's Church Com
mittee are in the group of volunteers
being trained at the self-help ex-
change for social service work, either
as laymen or full time professional
workers.
Mrs Henry Grattan Doyle, execu-
tive director of the exchange, pre-
sided at the meeting which was
followed by tea and a tour of the
exchange shops.
Guests included Prof. Carl D.
Wells of George Washington Uni
versity sociology department, Mrs.
E. E. Colladay, chairman of the Min
cellaneous Committee of the Junior
League; Mrs. Samuel Spencer, board
member OF the washington Self
Help Exchange; Mrs. C. Benham
Baldwin Of the advisory council
and Mrs. Richard Seelye Jones.
Evening star., 1940-11-02
Dr.. Cove 6. johnson
Returns 10 Pulpit at
National Baptist
One indispensable Man
Pastors Topic at
Morning Service

DR.. Cove G. Johnson, returning to
the pulpit of the National Baptist
Memorial Church after an absence
Of is weeks, will preach tomorrow
morning, at II am. on "The One
Indispensable Man" The anthems
will be How Lovely Are The Mess
engers" by Mendelssohn, and "Fes-
tival TIE Deum" by Buck. The
Lords Supper will be observed with
the reception of new members.
The Rev. A. Lincoln Smith will
preach at 8 pm. on Believing In
Prayer" Representatives from the
China Inland Mission will partici-
pate in the service. The evening
anthem is Hear Us, o Saviour" by
Hembler.
The Training Unions will meet
at $50 pm.
Praise and Prayer" will be the
subject Thursday at 8 pm.
Evening star., 1940-11-02
Conference
Set for Thursday al
All Souls Unitarian
The Consultations of God
To Be Dr.. Pierces
Topic Tomorrow

The fall meeting of the Joseph
Priestley Conference of Unitarian
Churches will be held at All Souls
Unitarian Church next Thursday.
Judge H. Clay Burkholder Of Lam
caster, Pa, president Of the confer
ence, will preside.
Among the speakers will be the
Rev. E. M. Slocombe of Lynchburg.
Va; the Rev. John R. McKinnon OF
Richmond, Va; DR.. Alice Tallant of
Philadelphia, Mrs. Russell S. Wise
of Boston, the Rev. Dale De Witt of
New York and Leifur Magnusson
of this city. Mrs. Laura Puffer Nor
gan will be the speaker at the con-
ference dinner, which will be held
in cooperation with the Washing
ton Chapter, Unitarian Laymen's
League.
At II am. tomorrow, DR.. Ulysses
G. B. Pierce will preach on "The
Consultations of God"
A tea in honor Of parents has
been arranged by the Junior ALI
ance at 4 O'Clock. At 7:30, the SUM-
day evening motion picture hour
will be resumed, with Young Tom
Edison" as the feature.
The minister will speak Tuesday
evening on "A Primer for Unitar-
ians."
On November 9, the Spanish Ian
guage picture, Rancho Grande," !"
with the Mexican singer, Tito
Guizar, and subtitles in English,
will be shown in Pierce Hall.
Evening star., 1940-11-02
Mrs. Leo Kasehagen
Entertains for Son

Mrs. Leo Kasehagen entertained
at a Halloween buffet dinner Thurs
day evening in her home on Jeffer-
son street in honor of her son and
daughter-in-law. DR.. and Mrs. Leo
Kasehagen, Sd, of Tamaqua, Pa.
Other guests included Mrs. r. H.
Bass and Miss Elizabeth Bass, Mr..
and Mrs. James L. Johnson, Mrs.
Mary Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
HUM, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Radzi-
kowski, Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey o.
Dooley, Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin M.
johnson and son. Jean Johnson; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Gum, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Tigner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Walters, Mrs. r. D. Coyner,
Mrs. Vincent L. Buckley, Miss Dag
mar Christensen, Miss Della Cheek,
Miss Laura Dye, Miss Mary Lane,
Miss Katherine Sullivan, Mr.. Frank
B. Wise and Mr.. Loren Hagerla.
DR.. and Mrs. Kasehagen, Sd. ar
rived in Washington Monday after
a leisurely tour through Pittsburgh,
Cincinnati, Chattanooga, Nashville,
Atlanta and Decatur, Ca; Asheville,
N. c., and Roanoke. Va. They also
visited Higginbotham Farm, the
Kasehagen country home, near
Roanoke, and will return to Tama-
qua tomorrow.