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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

(Continued from Page D O'Connor Walsh, who were promi- nently known among the old time Irish families of this city. His wife, Julia Downey Walsh. died while on a visit to New York City in October, 1889.
 He is survived by his son, John H.; one daughter, Mrs. Nelson Kast of Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Frank Keefe of this city and several me- phews and nieces.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at SIS o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to the Churchc of the Blessed Sacrament, where solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvray cem- etery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after p. m. tomorrow after noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
City Participating In
 National Art Project
25OO Pieces to Be Offered for Sale in Eight Receiving
 Centers in State Prominent Artists Represented

Mexico, will now enter some of his paintings at the New Britain re- ceiving center.
 MT. Low said yesterday that the response from Connecticut artists was very gratifying and that &C., cording to prices indicated on the pictures already entered, there would be a liberal quantity of art offerings at less than $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
Generous Response

Donation Day was held at St. Marys hospital yesterday after noon. Many visited the hospital during the afternoon. Large quantities of foodstuffs were don- ated, also canned goods and gro- ceries of all kinds. Donation Day was sponsored by St. Mary's Hos pital Aid society, Mrs. Joseph Mc- Ginniss in charge.
 Also assisting Mrs. McGinniss in receiving donations yesterday were the officers and directors. The donations were reported most generous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
SpotEghting Brass City News
All Saints Day

All Saints Day was observed to- day in the Catholic churches throughout the city. There was a large attendance at the early masses, also at the later masses. High mass was celebrated at g o'clock in many of the churches. Tomorrow morning, All Souls day will be observed with a schedule of masses as announced for the different churches.
 Parochial schools were closed today in commemoration of the feast. The regular Friday abstin- ence was not observed today ac- cording to a recent ruling of the Catholic church, when feast falls on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
FOr AhSenteeS

The demand for absentee ball. lots continued heavy at the office of Town Clerk Mary 0. Kilmar- tin today, as the deadline for fil- ing them drew near.
 Mrs. Kilmartin announced that part of her staff will stay on duty until after midnight tomorrow, when the ballots must be received if they are to count in the ballot ing Tuesday. At a few minutes before 12, Mrs. Kilmartin will get the last ballots arriving through the mail at the post office and will have them stamped before the midnight deadline.
 The ballots are used by those who will be unable to get to the polls because of absence from the city or illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
Contracts Awarded

The war department announced at Washington today the award of $129,5O9 order to the American Brass Co. of Waterbury. The or der is for strip brass.
 Also announced was the award of S15,O0O contract to the Water bury FarreI Foundry & Machine Co. for machinery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
NOTICE!

Advertising hearing on application of Carmine James Coppeto, M. D., to establish a retail gasoline station at POS East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Hearing to be held Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 194O, at 11:30 o'clock, A. M, in the office of the Mayor, City Hall Grand Street, Waterbury, Conn. 11-1-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
The Winner!

The Girl Scout campaign prize has been awarded to the Hope vile team fer getting 166 sub scriptions, the highest number reported by any sectional group in the financial drive which end- ed Monday.
 The team, explained by Mrs. Earl Pierson, included Mrs. Cliff ford Herbst, Mrs. Clifford Pres colt. Mrs. Frank Nora, Mrs. Hagen Mckee, Mrs. Ivan Boyd, and Mrs. Theodore GOdburn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
JOHNSON SPEAKER
 AT BOROUGH RALLY

Frank T. Johnson, Republican candidate for Congress in the fifth district. will speak at rallies in Naugatuck and Torrington tonight. He will speak at an Italian meeting at Columbo hall, Naugatuck. and at Republican meeting in Torring- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
LITHUANIAN WOMEN
 BOOK CONGRESSMAN

A card party will be given by the Lithuanian Women Voters club at the Knights of Lithuania clubrooms on Green street tonight. Long. J Joseph Smith will speak.
 Connie Ramonas, Phyllis Zailskas and Frances Shugdinis are in charge of arrangements, while publicity is under the direction of Miss Snug diniS.
 The reception committee includes Mrs Saparanas, Mrs. Urba, and Mrs. ZailSkas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
AIR FIGHTS IN
 ENGLAND LIGHT
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ships but they steamed steadily ahead through the barrage.
 Thousands of Britishers watched the bombardment from the cliffs of Kent. They saw shells burst and send huge columns of water into the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
CARD or THANKS

We WIfh 70 thank Our many friends and relatives for tho benuti- ful floral tributes and the sympathy and klndnehn shown to uB during cur recent bereavement, tho death of our dearly beloved wife and mother.
 DR. RAYMOND I. QUINN.
 AND FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
CARPATHO RUSSIANS BACKING DEMOCRATS

The Carpatho- Russian American Political club at a meeting at its club rooms at 54 Hill street We'd nesday voted unanimously to en- dorse and actively support the Dem ocratic party and the Democratic nominees, both state and national.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

The government of Paraguay will claim all helium found in the coun- try.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

FIELDS-In this city, Nov. l. 1940. Charles Guillette Fields of 22 Steu- ben St. Funeral Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from Alderson funeral home. Burial in Evergreen ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

Nearly 1000 old cannon have been scrapped in Britain for war mater ial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

WALSH-In this city, Nov. l, 1940. Maurice A. Walsh of 16 Merrill St. Funeral Monday morning at S:15 o'clock from Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main St. to Blessed Sac rament church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

Peru expects an industrial boom,
 and many new factories are plan- ned,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
SUDDEN DEATH
 OF M. A. WALSH

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
DIED

BURDETT-In this city, Oct. 31, 194O. Mrs. Alice Louise (Richards) Burdett of "A Pierpont St. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 1880 o'clock, from Alderson funeral home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Forest View cemetery, Winsted.
 LEAHY-In this city, Nov. l, 1940. Mrs. Nora Hayes Leahy of 25 Saw ings St. Funeral Monday morning, time later, from 25 Savings St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
JOHN GRIFFIN
 LAID TO REST
Motor Patrol Escorts Fu= neral Cortege for Vet
 eran Elks Member

Many friends, relatives and mem- bers of civic and fraternal circles paid final tribute to John F. Grif- fin when the funeral was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 43 Eastwood avenue to SS Peter and Paul Church where a sol- emn high Mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. James Woods assisted by Rev. Francis Murphy and Rev. Michael Heating A special musical program was ren- dered and William O'Brien. soloist sang "Panis Angelicus" at the offer- tory, Beautiful Land on High after Mass and Abide With Me" al the recessional.
 An honorary delegation from the local Lodge of Elks included: Honor able Vincent A. Scully, John P Fitzmaurice, Edward T. Calla- han, Christopher Dechant, George Hynes, John Kearney, U. Horton Warner, Daniel Sullivan and Jos eph Bottomley. MT. Griffin held the office of tiler in the local lodge of Elks for more than 40 years.
 The pallbearers were: Dennis Deeley and Frank Cassin, fellow employees at the Water Department, Francis T. Brennan, Louis Fair banks, William Linskey and Joseph P. Phelan.
 Burial was in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery with com initial services by Rev. Joseph Mur- phy. The nlotor petrol escort was il charge cf 5geant Charles Me- VI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
.159 APPLICANTS SEEKING ENTRY
Teachers College to Have Large Class; Five Water
 burians Accepted

Five applications from this city are among the 159 tentatively ac. cepted for entrance into the Con- necticut Teachers College in New Britain this fall. The group this year is approximately the same size as in the past few years although the number applying for admission was larger than usual.
 On the admission list from Wa terbury are: Robert L. Ashton, Bar- bara Carlin, Helen Conrick, Agnes M. Murphy and Mary Kelliher.
 Jewel w. Capel and Edward Lauf both of Torrington, have also been tentatively accepted.
 The basis for admission for the coming year is slightly different than formerly because of the new ruling which makes the first two years at the school equivalent to a junior college training from which the students may transfer to other colleges after that period of time If they should desire to do SO. It is not known at the present time how many of the applicants intend to take advantage of the new ruling but 1t is expected that the great majority of them are desirous of continuing for the full four-year curriculum preparatory to teaching
 The men who have been accepted took physical examinations Tuesday morning and the young women are being examined by their own physi- clans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
C.NG. Units In Readiness For Summer War Maneuve
Conspiracy Trial.
 Here Figures In Finance Report

Added expenses of the Water bury conspiracy trial were cited by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin yes- terday as one of the several ex- traordinary expenses incurred by the state of Connecticut during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940.
 The item as announced by Gov. Baldwin amounted to $78, 8,268.98. This however, does not represent the total cost of the trial here in Waterbury, as actual figures cited in The Democrat some months ago showed that the figure was well over $100000. This, too, will go higher by the time the Con- necticut supreme court has con- cluded its hearings into appeals taken by a number of the defend ants in the trial.
 Despite the added extraordinary expenses of the past fiscal year the state is expected to show a sur- plus for this period when the fig- ures are made available. This is possible through a $2,328,325 in. crease in tax receipts for the cor responding period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
SUMMONS AGAINST
 PETERSON ISSUED
WatertOwn Man Attached for $25O on Charge of
 Not Paying Rent

A writ, summons, and complaint against. John M. Peterson of Wa tertown was filed in the court of common pleas today on behalf of the 1861 Corporation, of New York city. An attachment of $250 is sought.
 The complaint states that the New York corporation leased one family house to Peterson for the year beginning May 1. 1889, at $125 a month. with the stipulation that the tenant could at any time cancel the lease on 60 days written notice, but that in that case he was to pay the full $125 monthly for the 60 days following such notification.
 It is charged that Peterson submitt- ed such written notice on July 31 of last year, asking that the lease be cancelled Oct l, and that he has since refused to pay the rent for the month of September, despite fre- quent demands from the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
|PANzE'S CASE
 l NOLLED TODAY
Charge of Speeding Re- suits in Double Arrest;
 Other Aut0ists Tried

Sylvio A. Panzs, 30, of 200 Atwood avenue, who was ordered arrested yesterday when he failed to appear in city court on Q speeding charge. was granted nolle on payment of $10 today.
 Prosecuting Attorney Michael j.. Galullo said that Pane appeared yesterday afternoon to make the payment. He then asked the judge to revoke the jail mittimus, which was granted.
 Another alleged speedster, John Eidukinas, 21, of l6 Poplar place, ar- rested yesterday, was given a con- tinuance until July 26.
 Charles w. Furnam, 59. of 90 Westbury parkway, Hartford, ar- rested yesterday afternoon after an accident in Exchange place, was giv- en a nolle on payment of $5.
 Police charged him with violating the rules of the road after the colli- sion which involved a car operated by Mrs. Frances William of Bedford, N. Y. Damage was slight.
 Edmund Griskus, IT, of 695 North Riverside drive, charged with steal- ing an auto-battery, was given . nolle. The non-support cases of Eu- gene Casey, 34, of 1867 South Main street, and Howard E. Churchill, 39. of 30 Ash street, were continued un- til Aug. 2, and July 27, respectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
JUDGE BUSINESSES
 METERS PETITION
Injunction to Stop Dan= bury From Installing De-
 vices Not Considered

Judge Frank P. McEvoy of supe- rior court dismissed the petition for temporary injunction restraining the city of Danbury from buying and installing parking meters in a decision handed down yesterday.
 Ford Anderson, ex-member of the Hat Town common council, wanted to block the purchase, alleging that the city purchasing agent had not made the purchase as required by a special act of the General Assembly which created that position.
 Anderson charged that Mayor Martin Cunningham and the police committee bought the 450 meters from the Duncan Meter Company of Illinois for $29,250.
 Judge McEvoy in the decision says the purchase of the meters was au- thorized by the common council June 4. Provision, he added, was made that title to the meters should re- main with the company until they were paid for out of money collect ed in the meters which was to be kept in a separate fund.
 The meters, added the court, were installed under an agreement in which at the end of 12 months the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
Trespassir,g On Factory Premises Dangerous

ed sentence; his wife, Ethel Perry Beecher, 21, was granted a nolle. Both pleaded guilty.
 Prosecutor Galullo said that the public must be made to understand that they must respect signs posted on private property. He pointed out that the particular Scovill company property in the Reidville section may soon become "the scene of activity"
 Judge Gaffney agreed with the prosecutor, adding that trespassing is Ca dangerous thing to do."
 MT. Galullo said that the Beech CTS were picnicking, but that how ever innocent the pastime eft can- not be persuaded to go on."
 The couple was arrested by Spe- cial Patrolmen Joseph Guilfoile and Paul Guglielmo, of the Scovill motor patrol. The officers said 8 campfire had been built by the couple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24

to strenuous ends to determine whether the youth of 1940 has the stuff that made the youth of 1917- 1918 (the old battle-scarred, time honored Yankee Division) among the best troops of the A. E. F.
 Major General Morris B. Payne will be in charge of the Connecticut troops. Colonel E. E. Novey of Tor rindton is commanding officer of the l02nd infantry of which the local units are a part. Major Thom- as A. Horrigan, who served lover there" with the I'D in the World War will be in charge of the Water bury contingent.
 This year the guardsmen will work out actual war problems with mod ern equipment before a gallery of South American military. Last year Nazi generals were on hand for Q closeup revue of Uncle Sans poten- tiaa army, but this summer-they will be absent!
 In addition to placing in the field more than 100000 men--the largest concentration of man-power ever made by the Army in peace time the First Army Maneuvers in the Plattsburg- -Watertown, N. Y, area from August to August 30 will bring together an unusually large group of officers with distinguished World War records. Commanding the First Army and directing the maneuverS will be Lieutenant Gen. eral Hugh A. Drum, the only living officer who has been Chief of Staff of an American army in battle. Brigadier General Irving J. Phillip son, Chief of Staff of the Second Corps Area, will be Deputy Director of the "aaneuver Major General James A. Woodruff, U. s. A., will command the First Corps; Major General Walter c. Short, U. S. A., the Second Corps and Major Gen. eral James K. Parsons, U. s. A., the Third Corps.
 Senior Officer
 General Drum is not only the senior in rank but in point of ser vice as well. He has served for more than 40 years in the army. General Drum was born at Fort Brady, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on Sept. 19, 1879, the son of Captain John Drum. of the Regular Army, who served in the Civil War and was killed at San Juan Hill in the Span iSh-American War. Hugh A. Drum, while attending Boston College, &C., cepted commission in the Regular Army, rendered by President Mc- Kinley in 1898 to five sons of of-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
OBITUARY

SPURWAY-Mrs. Josephine Spur way, widow of George A. Spurway of 153 East Main street died yesterday morning at her summer home, 158 Beach street, Woodmont after brief illness. A native of this city she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Kilduff. Until recently she had made her home in the Will low street section and was held in high esteem by her many friends and neighbors.
 Survivors include two brothers, John J. and Timothy F. Kilduff, both of Waterbury, several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, with a solemn high Mass at g o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in the old St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today after 3 p. m.
 MIKNAS-Felix Miknas, of 184 Alder street, died yesterday at St. Raphaels hospital. New Haven. after a long illness. A native of Shadva, Lithuania, MT. Miknas immigrated to Waterbury 26 years ago. He was a member of the Lithuanian Citi- gems Political club and buffet at the Waterville division of the sco- will Mfg. Go.
 He leaves his wife. Mrs. Rosalia Miknas; a son. Walter: e daughter, stephanie Miknas: two sisters. Mrs. Pauline Chaponis and Mrs. Domi- celia Breivis. all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at o:30 o'clock from the Mazalka funeral home. 10 Porter street. to St. Joseph's church where q requiem mass will be celebrated at 70 o'clock. Burial will he In the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
NICHOLS ACCEPTED
 FOR NAVY SERVICE

George Grady Nichols, son of MT. and Mrs. Bernard w. Nichols, of 160 Tracy avenue, was enlisted yes- terday as an apprentice seaman in the U. s. Navy, and transferred to the nearest naval training station at Newport, R. l., for a two-month period of instruction in the funda- mentals of naval education, accord ing to information received from the local navy recruiting station in the post office building today. Af- ter the completion of the training period, he will be assigned to a naval trade school, or to one of the newly constructed ships of the U. s. Fleet.
 Nichols is a graduate of Crosby High school in the class of 1940, and applied for enlistment at the local recruiting station, where he was ac- cepted for enlistment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
RosaIind Russell Suffers Injury In
 Non-Script Fall
(special to the De,nocrat)

(OpcC1dl tU tuC DCxlUCEdJ
 Universal City, California, July 24-As a result of a bad fall during the filming of g scene for UniversaPs Hired Wife," Rosalind Russell, native of Waterbury, Conn.,, is now working with a broken rib.
 The scene was one in which John Carroll was to run into an office through a swinging gate at top speed, pulling ROsalind behind him. John hit the gate so hard that it bounced back and hit Rosalind just enough to throw her off balance. She slid several feet and struck 8 desk as she fell.
 The actress got up immediate. ly, claiming she was perfectly all right and insisted on going ahead with the scene. During the noon hour she visited the studio hospital where an X-Ray revealed a broken rib. However, Rosalind insisted upon con- tinuing work after her side had been taped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of Peter Saldukas was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Stokes Funeral Home, 6o4 North Riverside street to St. Jos eph's church where 8 mass of requi- em was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rt. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with com- initial services by Rt. Rev. Valdan1- brini. The pallbearers were: William Murphy, Joseph Cilfone, George Sav- akas, Frank Santorio, Carmen Di- chigra and John Bridges.
 The funeral of Mrs. George H. Segears was held from the home, 79 Greenleaf avenue this morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Ann's Church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Ubald Laurion assisted by Rev. AL fred Matthieu and Rev. E. A. La montague. A musical program was rendered with Miss Marie Morrot presiding at the organ and Marcel Doucette, soloist, rendered Pie Jesu" and Lead Thou My Soul" Miss Marie Gervais assisted in sing ing the mass.
 A delegation from St. Ann's So- ciety included: Mrs. F. x. Baribault, Mrs. c. Vigeant, Mrs. G. Guilbert, Mrs. B. Belanger, Mrs. A. Pepin and Mrs. c. Frigon.
 Burial was in Lake View cemetery, Bridgeport.
 The pallbearers were: George, Ar thur. Henry, Raymond and Ernest Sullivan and Harold Descoteaux.
 The funeral of Frank R. Young will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville fu- neral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Thomas church where a re- quiem high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, St. Mary's cemetery, Northampton.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Members of the Waterbury chap ter, D. A. V., will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the American Le- zion home before going to the fu- neral home in a body.
 Funeral services for Miss Sarah L. Ncether of 15s Cooke street will be held tomorrow morning at Ii o'clock at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. James H. Phillips, associate pastor of the First Congregational church ofii- ciating. Burial will be in River side cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening be. tween 2 and g o'clock.
 Funeral services for William ". Windebank. Of oakville. were held yesterday morning at the home on Falls avenue. Rev. pr. Thomas Cline ofiicIated. Burial vas in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown.
 The funeral Of Arthur Murphy, Of Buffalo. N. Y.. vas held fhla morning at . o'clock at the Church Of the Holy Spirit. Buffalo. N. Y. Burial was in huiIala
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
LECIONNAIRES IN
 22ND CONVENTION

Norwich, Conn, July 24-(UP)- The American Legion opens its 22nd state convention tonight, with Sen- for vice commander John R. Feegel, Meriden, scheduled to be elected commander at the concluding ses- sion Saturday.
 Business meetings start tomorrow when the convention hears reports of district commanders, state com- mander Bernard J. Alderman, Rock vile, and of its main committees.
 A resolution to abolish the office of senior vice-commander was eX- pected to be offered.
 The auxiliary also opens prelim- mary session late today with Pres ident Margaretha Hartle, New Ha- ven, presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24

dearly 400 National Guardsmen of Waterbury will entrain at 4:35 o'clock Sunday morning, August 4th to participate in the gigantic army maneuvers planned for August 3 to August 30th at Plattsburg, N. Y.
 Companies E, F, G and H, Head quarters Company and the Medical detachment of the 102nd Infantry will be Waterbury's contribution. For the next ten days guardsmen will re- port for drills and instructions, checking of equipment and for packing. It will be the greatest peace time test ever given the local c. N. G. units. Uncle Sam is going