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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
ANTIQUES LOST in
WOODBURY. BLAZE

Valuable antiques were damaged
by fire which swept the home OF
Miss Margaret Kinnane OF Good
Hill, Woodbury., Wednesday, causing
q loss OF several thousand dollars.
The blaze was blamed on o defec-
tive oil burner.
Carctaker Roach and his wife
were the only persons home when
the fire started. They said they
smelled smoke shortly after they
turned on the furnace. AS the telc.
phone went dead. they were forced
10 summon aid from a nearby farm.
house where they also notified the
fire department.
Fremen speedily brought the
blaze under control, but smoke,
water and flame damage was high.
The fire burst through the walls In
several places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

honor IN her class In textiles.
She has accepted position as
designer for the Princeton, Inc,
OF Watcrtown and will assume her
duties Immediately,
Tho United States Department
OF Agriculture Is conducting q live.
stock survey. Forms have been dis
tributed TO the farmers by the ru-
raj letter c'rrlcr. The farmers are
urged 10 III out these forms and
return 10 the carriers as soon as
possible 80 that the survey may be
completed accurately.
The board OF directors OF the
Wat-Oak Girls fife, drum and bu-
gle corps will be held Sunday
morning al II o'clock ut 81 Cutler
street. Final reports OF the bazaar
sponsored by the corps recently will
be made NJ this meeting. The girls
arc being measured for uniforms
and hope 10 appear IN them In
couple OF months.
The ladies' auxiliary OF the Con-
gregational church Will hold pic
mic at the home OF Mrs. Harold
Kopp Of Pine street Tuesday,
weather permitting. II the weather
should he unfayorable the picnic
Will be held In the church house.
A covered dish luncheon will be
served AZ o'clock. Each one at
tending rs requested 10 donate food
10 the luncheon.
Rehearsal Tonight
There Will be a rehearsal OF the
officers OF WaNrtown grange In
Columbia hall tonight at 7.
There Will be dcyotIonS IN ST.
Johns Church at 1880 this evening,
followed by q rehearsal for the SEN
ior choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
Neighbor Complains
NewHaven Road Man
Frequent Annoyance
Intoxication Costs Arthur Carlson Sl2.26; Former
Pastor Returns Here Sunday for Sermon; Is Dele.
gates Chosen for Democratic State Convention
CAT NC K
Correspondent, wm D. Ba1tcr-Phone Nausatuek 3O4s

Naugatuck, May 3l-John FranScio
of New Haven road was sentenced
to Ave days In New Haven county
tall and fined costs Of $il.26 on a
charge OF intoxication In borough
court today. He was arrested at 500
this morning by Patrolmen Beecher
Woodside and Walter Lyskiewicz.
Anthony Cappole, a neighbor Of
Fransico, said he caught Franscio
on his land, and said his family has
been annoyed frequently by Fran
Scio. A charge OF lascivious carriage
was nolled,
Arthur Carlson OF ~ Prospect
street was found guilty Of intoxica-
ton and fined costs OF 81 and $ll26.
He was acquitted OF a breach oil
the peace charge.
Patrolman Geroge Knott and
supernumerary Edward Calvin ar
rested him last night,
Judge Thomas r. Neary presided
Attend Convention
Eighteen local delegates TO the
state Democratic convention IN
Hartford are preparing to attend
that affair Monday and Tuesday.
Each will have half vote They
will support Matthew Scully MS n
delegate TO the national convention.
File Intentions
John Cornell Schenk OF ll5B-5th
avenue, New York city and Doris
Clarke Dibble OF Beecher street,
New York city, have filed wedding
intentions at the office OF Town
Clerk Raymond j. ST. John.
Libero Pechinelli OF 1859 Caroline
street, Derby, and Mary Grobowski
OF 81 Maple street, Ansonia, have
also recorded marriage Intentions.
This couple Is 10 wed June 3.
Plan Events
The 81, Michacl's Guild viii hold
a picnic at High Rock grove at 80
D. m. Monday, Members are asked
10 furnish their own beverage, cup,
spoon. knife and fork,
The Sunday school OF st. Mjchaels
ch,.rch will hold commencement ex-
crtlses at II n. m. Sunday. June 10.
The annual Sunday school picnic
win be held at Lake Quassapaus
Friday, juno 81.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

directed the show.
Funeral Of Mr.. Warner
The funeral OF james G. Warner OF
II Wood street, who died WedncSs
day morning AZ his home, was held
this afternoon at 81. Michacl'B EpiS.
copal church. Rev. Arthur +. Lewis,
of1ciated, Burial was IN Grove
cemetery
Birthday Party
Mrs. John Valtkus Of Waterbury
was guest OF honor NJ q surprise
birthday party at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Philip Swanson OF New
street Tuesday night, Attending
were; Mr.. and Mrs. John Vaitkus,
John Vaitkus, Jr., Miss Agnes Mes
kun, Miss Ann ZukauSkas, Mrs, w.
l.. Paukstis and Mr.. and Mrs. Swan
son.
Girls Entertain
A program was held by students
OF the Home Economic class Of
Naugatuck high school for parents
and friends Wednesday afternoon
at the high school. Entertainment
was presented and tea was served,
Miss Dorothy Moss and Mrs, John
Carroll had charge OF the affair and
Mrs. Mary Penrose and Miss Elise
Mako were judges for flower ar
rangcments,
Participating IN the program were:
Alice Hoppe. Vincic Crcddo, Eleanor
Parkinson, Thcda Nie8tCnski. Joyce
Barry, Phyllis Johnson, william
Mason. Harriet Loonis, Jane Smith,
Anita Salfran, Ellen Donrelly, El.
canor Churchill, Grace GabrieSki,
Mildred Mangine, Alice Alberta, Ell
canor BroderiCk. H0Ste8seB AZ the
tea were Pima Forchelli, Alice
Marques, Adele Kiclb, Lenorc Wag-
ner, Rita Popki, Valintina Rcnzoric,
Constance Ponrosc, Irene Grochai,
Patricia Maxwell, Doris Wilcox, jan
Ice Reilly and Alice Alberta and the
girls who poured were; Grace Bcr-
gen. Mary PenroSc, Dorothy Trafi-
can't and Mary Bilclo.
Briefs
Mr.. and Mrs. John Valence OF i20
Church street are spending the holi-
days In Warren, n. !.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Carricro and
family Of South Main street are
spending the weekend In Warren,
II. ].
Mr.. and Mrs Christopher Salafia
and Manuel and Rose Salafia OF
German street are visiting friends IN
Lawrence, Mass,
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Paiya and
family OF High street arc spending
the holidays IN Bristol, r. ].
Miss Dorothy Oliver OF this town
Is weck-ending IN Bristol, II. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Cook and
Miss Regina Megin are spending
the holidays IN Williamsport, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel Maneca and
Anthony Costa Of 3 Christensen
street are visiting friends In New
Bedford, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Mariana and
family OF High street were visitors
yesterday In New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Slater and son,
Fred Of Maple street arc mentioning
In Albany. N. Y, for the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob" Rebello Of
Cherry street are week-cnding In
Bristol, II. /.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

Cracking down on possible
internal enemies, Britain re-
Gently arrested 80 suspected
fifth columnists. Prominent
among those understood TO be
arrested we're: Sir Oswald
Mosley, leader of British Fas-
cists and eight Of his lieuten-
ants. Also John Beckett,
former M. p, secretary Of
pacifist Peoples Party.
son high school, but this may not
complete his long delayed education.
He hopes 10 attend college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
JUNIOR PLAYERS
ACTIVE TONIGHT
Third Congregational Cast
to Present Three.Act
Offering Here
MIDDLE BURY
Correspondent; Nancy Riley
Telephone 1910

Middlebury, May 3i-Miss Isa-
belle Hirbour, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. j. Hirbour, who is at school
In Hartford, will spend next week.
In Baltic, Mass.
The Junior Players Of the Third
Congregational church In Waterbury
will present q threet-act play
Moon Shy" at 8 o'cluock this eve
ming In the Mlddlebury Congrega-
tional church. The local Young Peo-
pies group Is sponsoring the affair
for the benefit OF the conference
fund. Dancing will follow the per-
Torrance.
Mrs. Joseph Dominano OF Yale ave.
nue. with her infant daughter has
returned from the Waterbury hos
pital.
The sixth, seventh and eighth
grades at Center school held Arbor
day exercises on Wednesday after
noon. The pupils planted a tree OH
the school grounds as has been the
custom for many years.
Neighbors' night will be held on
Tuesday evening at tho regular
Grange meeting In the town hall at
8:i5 o'clock, Visitors will be present
from Beacon Valley, Cheshire OK
ford and Mad River and Washing
ton. The program will be presented
by the guests.
The Mlddlcbury Grange players
will present their comedy Hot
Water" at Mortified Grange this
evening, They will also present It
at the Wolcott Grange on Friday
evening, June IA, Mrs. william Van
dercook Is directing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

At Tel Aviv, Palestine, a beggarS'
trade union has ben formed TO sup
press racketeering following the
capture of the most lucrative streets
by few enterprising beggars, and
the city will now be divided Into
territories"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

Setting maximum prices on live.
stock and proposing measures 10
develop the cattle industry are the
chief functions OF q new commits
sion In Havana, Cuba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
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SPOTTED FEVER WARNING OUT

Salt Lake City, Utah-(UP)-All
residents OF the Rocky Mountains
have been warned by physicians and
public health experts 10 take inocu.
lations against the dread Rocky
Mountain spotted fever, transmitted
by the bite OF a woodtIck, particu-
larry " they travel In the noun
tains. Deaths from the disease are
steadily decreasing, DR.. W. M. Me-
Kay, Utah health commissioner, re-
ports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
TO Preach Here

lev. q. Il. Phil, former pastor
In Naugatuck, will be the preacher
at tho morning service In the HILL
side Congregational church Sunday
MFR. Phil was interim pastor IN the
Hillside church succeeding the late
Rev. q. A. Anderson.
Rev. Mr.. Phil has just returned
from Europe. arriving In New YORK
n little more than a week ago Dur
Ing his IS months abroad, he has
travelled In Scandinavia, especially
In Sweden. where he has conducted
preaching intineraries.
in his message Sunday Mr.. PM
Will tell OF ScandinaVa'S invasion
by the Germans. and more par
ticularly OF contemporary NE IN
sweden. He vii speak In Swedish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
GRANDPA OUT OF HIGH
SCHOOL

Jackson, Mich.-(UP)-Floyd II.
Johnson, a 40 year.old grandfather
will receive O diploma from jack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
Urges Defense


Rev. StaniSlauS r.. NalGWaJk, pas
tor OF 81. Hedwlgs church, the
principal speaker, said II would be
folly 10 have foreign entanglements,
but warned that an adequate de-
Tense Is necessary against any Eu-
ropean oppressor would end the free
dom OF the American people. He
praised those who fought In the
past World War.
Warden John j. Sheridan read
the roll call, and Herbert johnson,
master OF ceremonies, stressed the
need Of approaching the freedom
this country offers. Boy Scouts
and the Polish Veterans auxiliary
laid wrcaLhs on the World War mon
lmcnt,
Theodore Huxley, member OF the
Sons OF Union Veterans, had charge
Of the exercises at the Soldiers
Monument.
Henry Pope Jr., read General
Loean's orders, with Kathryn Kirby
rcclting Lincolns Gettysburg ad-
dress. Mr., Hinckley read the Civil
War roll call.
Rev. Edward n. Hance gave the
invocation at both affairs and Rev.
Arthur r, Lewis rendered bcnedic-
ton at each.
A large crowd viewed the parade
and ceremonies.
Many residents who spent yes
terday out OF town returned here
last night, but there are still many
who will not return until Sunday
night or Monday.
Graves OF veterans we're decorated.
Many residents visited graves OF
loved ones at various cemeteries
here and placed flowers there in
their memory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
Briefs

MIR. and Mrs. Luric G. Camp OF
Maple street are spending the holi-
days In WilliamSport, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
days In Worcester, Mass.

Mr., ana Mrs, Robert Goodyear
OF WATERFOWL are week end visitors
IN Farmwood, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Stuart OF
Carroll street are In Pembroke, N.
H., for a few days.
Miss Elizabeth O'BrIen OF Wash.
ington, D. c., is visiting her mother
Mrs, E. p. O'Brien OF Carroll street.
Business Resumed
Although employees OF the u. s.
Rubber Company footwear plant,
and Of the Naugatuck Chemical
Company, were still enjoying a hol-
iday today, most other factories
here were operating today after be-
Ing closed yesterday.
Stores, banks, libraries. barber
shops and business firms, which
we're closed yesterday, resumed bust
ness today School sessions will not
resume until Monday.
Only one auto accident was re-
ported TO police here yesterday. IN
this mlshap the driver Of q car said
his car swerved when he applied his
brakes quickly as the auto In front
OF him stopped suddenly, and the
Swerving cause the car 10 hit the
Barblero store at Kenedy8 corner
on South Main street. Police said
the driver agreed TO pay darA ges 10
the store. No arrest was vade.
The annual Memorial De par
ade was the feature OF the holiday.
Many organizations we're represent
ed and II was q colorful affair.
Joseph G. RaytkwIch was parade
marshal, and In addition 10 yeter-
ans and Gold Star Mothers, there
was police platoon, Boy and Girl
Scouts, Community band and the
combined high and grammar school
bands.
The usual ceremony OF lowering a
boat OF flowers IN the Naugatuck
river IN honor Of dead sailors and
marines was held at the Memorial
bridge, Exercises were held at the
Soldiers monument and the World
War monument.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31


Miss Marie Ryan OF Central ave-
nue. Is at Hartford for the holiday
week end,
MIR. and Mrs. Francis D. Collins
and family OF CurtlSs street spent
the holiday In New York city.
Miss Beatrice Smith, daughter OF
Mrs. Theodore Smith OF Beacon
Fails, will be among those IN at
tendance at the annual Spring prom
OF the Peddic school, Hightstown, N,
j., this evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wedge, Miss
Bernice Wedge and Mr., and Mrs
M. Freed OF Hartford were holiday
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Koehler OF Highland avenue.
Wilbur Squire OF Meadow street
Is spending several days with friends
in Hartford.
Miss Jane Chittenden, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mras. Harold f. Chitten-
den OF Fairview avenue, will be
among the guests this evening at
the annual Spring Prom OF the Ped
die school, Hightstown, N. j.
W. Harrison Houston OF Moore
avenue Is spending the week end IN
Philadelphia, Pa.
Donald Lutte will attend the
Spring Prom at the Peoldic schoo.
Hightstown, N. j., this evening, He
Is the son Of James M, Lutte of
Cliff street and senior at the
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey s. Gar
land OF Grove street are spending
the week end in Stamford, VT.
MP. and Mrs. Kenneth Goodyear
Of Dunn avenue are week end visi-
tors in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph E. Rasche OF
Highland Circle are spending several
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

the singing, both group and indy.
idually, was excellent. George Smith,
Paul Buckmiller, John O'Connor,
Frank Mariana and Henry Baglcy
were soloISb and Luke Comskey
was interlocutor. Archie Terrill
directed the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey s. Gar
land OF Grove street are spending
the week end In Stamford, VT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

MP. and Mrs. Kenneth Goodyear
Of Dunn avenue are week end visi-
tors in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

10 wed In July
announcement has been made OF
the engagement Of Miss Frances
ADercrombie of Park avenue, Naug-
atuck. daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. r.
T. Abercrombie, Claremont road. At
lanta. Ga. to Richard p. Calhoon of
Fairview avenue, son OF Mrs. George
r. Calhoon OF Pittsburgh. The
couple VIII be married early In July,
Mr.. Calhoon Is employed at the u.
s. Rubber company footwear plant
Minstrel Enjoyed
Fine entertainment was pre.
sented by the Elks' Glce Club We'd
nesday night In their minstrel At the
Gem theater. More than TOO at.
tended.
A variety Of acts was offered and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph E. RaSche OF
Highland Circle are spending several
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

Pupils OF Miss McGuire's class.
seventh grade, In Salem school. pre-
scented the play, "A Man without
a Country" adopted from the story
by Edward Everett Hale, Wednes-
day afternoon at school.
The cast included: Philip Nolan,
Jack Lent; General Morgan. Leroy
krampetz; Corporal Dick Kellar;
Captain, Skyles Martin; Sergeant,
John Kachanowski: Aaron Burr,
George Litke; Aide, Barry Follett;
Cynthia Nolan, Elizabeth Lyons:
Florence, Betty Nawrath: Girl
Friends of Cynthia. Margaret Nc
Namara, Eleanor Johnson, Dorothy
Messner; Captain Shan, Fred Law
ton; Julius Pons. Henry Martin;
officers, David Matchett. Jack Mot
ter, Ernest Molnar, Leonard Luton,
James Clay; Midshipmen, Marjorie
Paul, Olive Peterson, Mary Jane
Mann. Mary Minute, Anna Janus,
Jean Holmberg, Anna Linskey, Dor
othy Horn; Commoder Porter,
James Lamanno; Mrs. Graft. Mary
Molilca; Officer - Barry Follett;
announcer. Dick Keller; Curtain
Tenders, Francis Lombard Ernest
Molnar; Stage Manager, Dorothy
Messner, Mary Jane Mann: In
Charge Of Properties, Jean Holm
nerg and Betty Nawrath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
VIII Wed Tomorrow

WIN WUU IUTHOTTDW
The wedding OF Miss Helen Bren-
nan OF Meadow street TO DR.. Joseph
A, Reynolds of Waterbury will take
place at St. Francis church here
tomorrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

W. Harrison Houston of Moore
avenue Is spending the week end IN
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-03

ness college is very fine establish
ed institution and I think any col
cred man or women entering into
the business world should take a T.
vantage of such an opportunity a,
low and reasonable cost oy com
ing to this college.
Dorothy McCoy-It is one OF the
finest institutions of learning in the
city, and can not receive enough
praise.
Irene Nickles-I like Lewis BUSH
ness college because it is the enc IN
stitution in Metropolitan Detroit,
where our up and coming genera
ton may receive expert instruction
so that we may qualify ourselves
to fill the various positions our bust
ness men have to offer
Myrtle Jackson-I consider the
Lewis business college very help
full, and if supported by as many
as possible, will advance by leaps
and bounds.
Bertha Clark-The Lewis Business
college has proven a great success
in Detroit, training boys and girls
to be efficient and competent in the
business world.
Arbutus Nickles-I like Lewis
Business college because Of the
thorough training and the under
standing attitude of the instructors.
Earline Carter-If you are still de-
sirous Of lettering your financial
conditions for the future, enroll now
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-03

al the Lewis Business college where
you will receive the best training
from Detroit's most competent in
structors
Naomi Jefferies-My vocabulary
is limited to express the deep feel
ing that | have for Mrs. Violet T.
Lewis who has opened such a school
as the Lewis Business college here
in Detroit We as a group have the
opportunity to prepare ourselves foc
the business world at this school
through the interest and personal
attention given each student by the
competent instructors, Miss Frances
Ely and Miss Louise B. Jones. l
hope everyone interested in a bust
ness education will soon enroll at
the Lewis Business college.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-03
MemonaLFor
Late JuriSt,
EdU.- JeHries

The clear tones OF Abide With
Me" from the city hall chimes at
the exact moment Recorders Judge
Christopher Stein was reading a
memorial resolution in a faltering
voice to a packed court of friends.
relatives and the immediate family,
marked the solemn Recorders
court ceremonial, dedicated to the
late Judge Edward J. Jeffries.
"All groups and all people were
his friends. II see here a cross
section of the tremendous city Of
Detroit The spirit of his great
soul is present" thus spoke Judge
John Brennan in memoriam to his
late court associate Judge. Jeffries.
Frank Dewey presented a bronze
bust OF the late jurist to the Re-
corder's court on behalf OF the i'm
mediate Jeffries family. Represen-
tatives from other law bodies and
court benches spoke in honor of
their late friend and, to many a per-
sonal advisor. Ferris Stone, Henry
Sweeney, Frank Dewey, Circuit
Judge Lester Moll, Probate Judge
Patrick O'Brien, Aldrich Baxter and
others spoke in memory of the great
friend who suddenly succumbed to
heart attack following a morning
Of work at his courtroom several
weeks ago.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-03
Business School
P1eases Students

Realizing that the secret to many
a persons success is his or her abil-
ity to overcome apparently insur-
mountable obstacles, we recommend
Mrs. Violet 7. Lewis, president OF
the Lewis Business college, 47l2
West Warren avenue, who has for
the past eleven years owned and
operated the Lewis Business college
of Indianapolis, Indiana. 453 Indiana
avenue, commercial school OF
highest esteem. September 25, 1889.
Mrs. evils set up a second school
in the city Of Detroit. at the West
Warren address, and has received
the sincerest interest and coopera-
ton Of Detroit citizenry.
Monday, February 5, will mark
the opening OF the second term for
the new school and promises to be
quite an interesting and successful
one Twenty-Five students have en-
rolled to date January 800 and
many others have called and stated
that they are DESTROYS of entering
and will enroll Monday morning.
Beginning and advanced classes will
De held in Gregg shorthand, typing,
bookkeeping. business spelling and
business English. Other subjects
which will be offered the third and
fourth terms are office machines, Of
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-03
Heart OF Detroit
Lodge Celebrates

Frederick Douglass will be COM
memorated by Heart Of Detroit
lodge, No. 1914, ZOE. OF W.
Saturday, February 10 at p. m at
2l13 Chene street former Elks'
home).
An excellent program will be
presented with the following promi-
nent speakers: Attorney VIM. ],
Patrick, Joe E. Roberts, grand his
torian; Ralph Bradley and other
noted speakers on the Progress Of
the Negro Race" Heart of Detroit
quartet will render several selec-
tions and special feature will be
the Mckinney brothers in their duo
act Other added attractions will
be presented and the committee is
planning one of the greatest cele-
brations in the history Of Michi-
gan Elkdom.
After the program the building
fund committee is sponsoring a cab
aret and dancing party with real
swing music furnished by Jimmie
Davenport and his Twelve Horse
men orchestra. Wine and dine until
anytime. This will be a gala night
Lester Brown. chairman. Trinity
2l786: Dan Rose, secretary, TT. 27902;
Lawrence F. Hayes, exalted ruler.