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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

The Gloria Apartments, 261 Grove street, figures in a $7,50O action filed in the court of common pleas today by Mary H. Lyon, of Waterbury, against the Colonial Trust Company, owners of the property. The woman seeks compensation for injuries she complains she suffered in a fall in the basement.
 In two other actions filed today the defendants are the Hadley Fur niture Company and the Mohican Market, 16 North Main street. Both defendants are sued for damages based on injuries received in falls.
 In the Gloria case, Mary Lyon, through her attorney, Alfred L. Fin kelstein, complains that poor light ing in the basement caused her to fall December 30, 1889, suffering in- juries which made her incur heavy expenses and made her lose employ ment for seven weeks. Blaming the superintendent of the apartment house, the woman said that he ad- vised her where to dispose of some wrapping paper, and told her that the lightning was sufficient.
 The action against the Hadley Company is brought by Vera M. CzarzaSty, of Waterbury, who seeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
MAYOR QUALITIES ASDANCE JUDGE
Accepts Invitation to Off, Ciate at Hebrew Insti=
 tute Bazaar

Mayor Vincent A. Scully will bt in the role of dancing connoisseu when the annual bazaar of the Wa. terbury Hebrew Institute gets under way tomorrow night at the insti. tute on Kingsbury street. The ba. zaar will end Nov. 4.
 The feature of the opening night will be a prize waltz, with the may. or, Leo Marshal, and Beverly Levir as judges. Many city officials art expected to attend and watch hi! honor single out the winning couple The prize waltz is under the direc. tion of Mrs. David Pottof.
 Headed by Alderman Joseph Ref. ner, as chairman. and Mrs. Joseph Janowitz, as co-chairman, the com. mittee in charge of the bazaar ha. spared nc, pains to make this year! event an unusual and worthy en. terprise.
 Dancing and entertainment arl on the program for tomorrow night with admission free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
YOUTH HELD FOR
 TRIAL TOMORROW
Charged With Attempted Breaking, Entering of
 Washington St. Store

Charged with breaking and en- ter1ng. Edward Dooling, 19. of 10 LounSbury venue was arraigned be- lore Judge T. E. Conway in city court this morning. A noise mde ln the rear of store at II Wash 1ngton street brought Patrolman Francis Mccarthy to the scene. Of flcer Mccarthy saw Dooling crouched in corner of the building. The ac- cused was allegedly taking theputty from the glass in the rear of the store. Dooling had just finished cutting the glass around the door when the officer caught him. The accused is out on $l00 bonds, the case being continued until October 18th.
 Other cases heard by Judge Con- way in court were Eugene Gasperi, 29, of 263 Harpers Ferry road, accused on two counts-violating the state labor law and the liquor law. Lieut.. Pat rick Moylan, Ernest Pakul. and Patrolman Joseph Cavanaugh made the arrest. He is accused of working girl after 10 p. m. in his tavern at OS OA-AOAA oSANSO d4AQ Oll his premises. The court granted continuance until Nov. 9th.
 The next case heard by the judge was Tony Guarino, 30, of POI Wood street charged with reckless driving. The case was continued to Oct. 18th.
 Henry Kolakowski, 20, of 26l River street charged with reckless driving and evading responsibility was granted continuance to Oct. 18th.
 After payment of $5, George Guerrera. A, of 16 Aetn street WIS granted nolle in city court this morning. Judge Conway admonished Guerrero for his failure to notify charge of address. Guerrero was ar- rested for having no license.
 Gordon Decker, 33, of 55 Ludlow street was given a nolle after pya- ment of $5. He pleaded guilty to rules of the road.
 Charged with breach of the peace, John Hurly, 50, of 800 West Main street was granted a nolle in court this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
COMPOUNCE HEADS SUED FOR $l5,OOO
Mother of l7=Year=Old Drowning Victim Last
 Summer Plaintiff

Bristol, Oct. 25-Suit for $l5,00O damages has been brought against Pierce and Norton, Inc, proprietors of the Lake Compounce Amusement Park, by Mrs. Frances Vignone of Hartford as administrative of the estate of her son, James J. Vignone IT, who was drowned June IT at the lake.
 Mrs. Vignone claimed, according to papers served Thursday by Dep uty Sheriff Raymond Narcotic, that her sons death was caused by the swamping by speedboat owned by the company of a row boat in which he and companion were riding. The two youths were on a Hartford State Trade School outing.
 The plaintiff, represented by Cole and Cole of Hartford, further claimed that the accident was due to the negligence of the speed boats operator. an employe of the de- fendant firm The suit is returnable to the Hartford Superior Court on the first Tuesday of November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Chicago, H., Oct. 25 = H. Scott Smith, superintendent of Streets, Sewers and Water, Waterbury, has been elected to membership in the American Public Works Association, it was announced here today from the headquarters of the Association.
 The American Public Works As sociation, service organization for the engineer and administrative off, Ger in the public works field, was formed in 1897 through merger of the American Society of Municipal Engineers and the International As sociation of Public Works Officials, which originated respectively in 1894 and 1917.
 The Associations membership of about 1000 is made up of engineers and other officials professionally en- gagged in city, county, state and fed eral public works.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
MINISTERS START
 RETREAT TUESDAY
Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely to Represent MethOdists
 at West Point

Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely, pastor of the First Methodist church, will attend the annual retreat of min isterS of the New York area, next Tuesday to Thursday at West Point, The retreat will be directed by Bish- op Mcconnell.
 Privileges next week at the Meth odist church follow:
 Monday, October 28 . 800. The Circle of Cheer will meet at the home of Mrs. Carl Dinwoodie, 98 Consiton avenue.
 Tuesday, October 29-8:Oo. Junior Auxiliary will hold Halloween Party
 Wednesday, October 30 = 7:3O. Boy Scouts. 800. Halloween Party under the auspices of the Epworth League in the church parlors.
 Thursday, October 31-7:3O. Mid- week services with a cooperative Bible reading based on Marks Cos pei.
 Friday, November 1st-8.OO. Choir rehearsal.
 The memorial flowers Sunday will be given by Dr. and Mrs. Charles Beere in memory of their parents.
 Sunday will be donation day for the Methodist Home fo- the Aged in West Haven. Donations will be re- ceived in the vestibule of the church before and after the morning service. Canned goods, fruit. jellies and money will be appreciated. Mrs. Chester L. Clark is chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
ZION BROTHERS OFFER PROGRAM Earle Frazier of New Bri- tain to Show Pictures
 Here Tonight

Instead of a regular monthly meeting, the Lutheran Brotherhood of the zion Evangelical Lutheran ckuxch has arranged special pro- gram this evening.
 Earle w. Frazier of New Britain will show pictures of recent 14,000 mile trip in Central and South America. Deep in the Jungle" not only shows unusual and picturesque scenery, but also includes pictures of the ruins of an ancient civiliza- tion hidden in the jungle of Gen. tral America.
 Everett Grahn will be in charge of arrangements for this event, as- sisted by Eric Gustafson, Gustaf Johnson and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
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ring how they love Democracy They found out that titles with foreign names are not popular any- more, so they call themselves the American this or American that Be careful of them all. Once a snake in the grass, always so- andso.
 Mrs. Jimmy Walker, former sou brette, is ailing over at the hos pitai and is under the care of a neurologist. Get well soon is the wish of alliof us.
 Phil Bakers show troupe is sure having a lot of bad luck. A stage hand dropped dead, one of the girls fell off the stage into the pit and fractured her head, and Lyn Logan, another trouper, was run over. If 1t ain't one thing it's another, as the saying goes.
 What the City Slickers Are Talk ing About: How George Abbott and smitten, hardly talk now, mostly be- cause of part in his new show: The White Haired Boy'' Sam son Raphaelson's now play about New York drama critics. Seems that Sam is going to make a com- posite character about the sinful goins ss-on between an actress and a critic who is a married man . My goodness 1. Betsy Berkeley of Billy Roses girl-factory, and Bill Kelly, the cameraman, who flew down to Washington to be- come cameraman and wife Bob Ritchie and his writer. Fred F'inklehoffe, almost coming to blows over the casting of their new play "Hiya- Gentlemen" The new baby girl over at MT. and Mrs. Sam Grafton's house, who has been named Abigail Alice :. :. The one about the Nazi spy over here who Just got fired by MT. Goebbels be- cause he was sending inaccurate in- formation he pilfered out of New Xork colyums .. And the candi- dates who ought to be reminded that this is Noise Abatement Week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
Widow Compensated for Husband's Death
Mary H. Lyon Asks
 $7, ,5OOFrom Trust Co.
Fall in Basement of Gloria Apartments Basis of Suits
 Two Other Actions for $l2,5OO Filed

$10O0O damagesifor injuries claimed to have been suffered on Meadow street sidewalk March 21 Through her counsel, William J. Secor, Jr., the woman complains that the Had- ley Company neglected to clear the walk of snow and ice, thereby cre- ating a condition which caused her to fall, incur medical expenses, and loss of employment.
 Negligence in sweeping an aisle was made the basis of the action against the Mohican Market, filed by Ruth Goodale, of Waterbury, through her counsel, Harry F. Spell man.. Seeking $2,500 damages the woman complains that meat shaw ings in the aisle caused her to fall July 16, suffering injuries which brought her medical expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
JOSEPH DIETLIN
 IS BEING SOUGHT

Joseph 'Dietlin, about 41, whose last known address was 223 Lock wood street, Providence, R. T., is sought by the police of Winsted and Waterbury to tell him that his mothers funeral will be held today in Winsted. The request by the Winsted police came over the tele- type,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Hailed as the gayest film of the year, RKO Radios "Too Many Girls" presents an all-star cast of favoriteS in the tuneful screen ver- sion of the musical show that took Broadway by storm. Lucille Bali, Richard Carlson, Ann Miller Frances Langford and Desi Arnaz are among the prominent members of the cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Sadie M. Bacig,a ,alupo, of 20 Golden Hill, Bethel, widow of Albert Baci- galupo, killed when he fell from a truck in Southbury, July 5, was awarded $12.38 week for 312 weeks from Bernard J. Dolan, of Bethel, in an agreement filed with Compen- sation Comsr. James M. Lynch to- day.
 In another agreement, Stanley Bujanauskas, of 181 North Main street, Ansonia, was awarded $225
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
FESTIVAL TO BE
 HELD TOMORROW

The Corcordia Singing society will hold pre- Halloween festival to- morrow night in the Concordia hall The arrangements committee in- cludes: William Borchardt, chair man; Eric Kueg.er, Conrad Teubner, Alex Drapatin, Joseph Hench and Otto Moulliet.
 Emil Marks orchestra will fur nish the music for German and American dancing.
 Brazil has many child war refu- peac
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT = Mostly cloudy with occasional light rain tonight and Saturday. Warmer in the in- teriOr tonight.
 Boston. Oct. 25-UP)-Massac setts and Rhode Island-Mostly cloudy. Occasional light rain to- night and Saturday. Warmer in the interior tonight. Sunday fair--mod- crate temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Uruguay is Investigating charges that pressure is being brought on the army to make them pay for their own uniforms,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
Current Political Activities

State Senator Edward P. Egan, candidate for reelection in the 18th district, addressed rally of the Italian Democratic club at Canadian Legion hall last night. He said he was campaigning only on his record as a member of the upper house at the 1889 legisla- tive session, and he urged support for the entire Democratic ticket. Carmine Cipriano. vice-president, was appointed chairman of a committee to arrange for the clubs participation in the big Democratic parade and rally to- morrow night. The club will have more than 25 cars in the parade.
 Louis E. Bria presided tt the meeting. The clubs final pre- election rally will be held next Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25


 The Italian Republican league yesterday opened headquarters at 251 South Main street, where it will operate on behalf of G. O.. P. candidates until election day.
 The league will hold rally at its new headquarters tonight, with congressional candidate Frank T. Johnson and OtBer nominees as speakers.
 Eight Democratic district rallies weresheld last night, and a meet ing of the full town committee membership will be held tonight.
 Frank T. Johnson, Republican candidate for Congress in the fifth district, will fill five speaking en- agreements tonight.
 At 6:45 Johnson will deliver a campaign address over Stations WATR and VERY. He is also scheduled to speak at colored rally in Torrington, a town rally in Wolcott, meeting of the Young Mems Italian Republican club at party headquarters on Center street and a meeting of the Italian Republican league at it's headquar- terS, 251 South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

By the bye, ye ed is to be exposed again in book soon. The writer is banker we writ up recently as being a big bum. This is to tell all our subscribers anytime they read or hear anything about us it is most likely true.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

The smear campaign hollerers will fling it back just before Election Day, and, as always when you deal in slime, you never know where it will splatter-on you.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27

Ans.-All boys 20 through this
same period Of life that he Is ex-
perIencing al this time hut II
doesn't last very long rs a rule.
He will settle down and get married
and will live clean normal life.
No, I do not think that he Will come
home to live :. he Will make q
home for his future wife elsewhere.
BAC.-Please inform me II !
am going TO be successful In the
business that have or not.
Ans.-To some degree y0u VIII
meet with success, hut you aren't
going 10 become rich from II. I am
sure that you would be using good
judgment 10 continue 10 try for
the Job that you have had In mind
for the past year. for II you succeed
in getting II -. your worries
would be over.
FD.R.-would it be advisable for
me 70 ask for a raise?
Ans.--If's okay TO ask. but ron
won't get II. The hest thing for ron
is TO look around and get another
job. You are getting older. and ron
must start making more money.
MLM.-The fellow that was
going with asked me TO marry him
and when found out that he only
made nine dollars a week I refused.
Now he IL sore and I want to know
what 10 do as you know what Is 10
happen.
Ans.-iou succeeded In hurting
this mans feelings terribly and he
Is going to let ron alone until yon
come 10 him. He realized the con.
dltion you were In and offered you
marriage, and that Is all that he
could do. You are 10 he blamed .
look him mp and ask his pardon
and make arrangements for n mar.
rage. II really wouldn't hurt you
10 get work and help out.
IL YEARS OLD-Please tell mo
very soon II there Is anything 10
the suspicion that have about NY
self. started life a year ago.
Ans.-Make arrangements with
your mother 10 90 10 the doctor
right away. II isn't necessary for
her to know the reason why, hut
explain everything to your doctor. 1
am sure that once you are In his
presence. ne will have lots 10 tell
you That your mother failed 10 let
you know don't continue act.
ing simple you are bound 10
be hurt n you do.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
Flying Source Of
Interest To Youth
Director Of Recent
Aircraft Show Says

It is an established fact that the
aviation industry belongs to the
youth Of our country. II this be
true then what are we doing TO
prepare our youth for this future!
What can be done to stimulate
their interest in this field! The
answer TO this vital problem is
model aircraft.
The building Of model aircraft is
not to be associated in any sense
with toy making. 1t is a science
that not only requires skill in
construction but a knowledge Of
airodynamics to produce stability
in flight and an understanding Of
physics and stress analysis to
prevent structural failure in the
air. Some Of these models are
marvels of lightness and fragility.
At an indoor contest 1t Is not I'M
common to see a three foot model
weighing less than half an ounce
and so delicate in fight that the
heat from a human body will have
q pronounced effect on the model
even thought it may circle high
above the point Of take-off. This
type Of model is usually covered
with micro-fiIm, n transparent COW
ering that Is only one-tenth as
thick as the thinnest cigarette
tissue!
The direct opposite Of the slow.
graceful indoor model is the fast
flying, spectacular gasoline power
ed model airplane. These models
are faithful replicas Of their big
brothers even TO their tiny en-
gines complete with miniature
spark plugs, ignition accessories
and batteries. Despite their small
size these engines start with an
ear-splitting roar, pulling the mid
get airplane into the air with the
reckless abandon Of a modern
fighting plane!
It is not child's play, building
and designing model aircraft d
IL we can foster interest among
our people in this increasingly
scientifically sport then we may
safely lay the future Of Negro
sviation.in their hands. For they
will have tie interest and the
basic knowledge that will provide .
solid foundation for a successful
career in aviation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27

M.S.--Why did this man I met a
few weeks ago write me immediate
ly after he left here TO send him
some money? / didn't send IL tut
have written him twice. What will
become OF It?
Ans.-Thls fellow wasn't inter.
ested In you -. he was Interested
In what he could get out Of you.
You used the best OF Judgment
when y0u failed to send him the
money II he was so interested
In you. don't you know that he
would have answered your letters.
He had already reached his home
when he wrote for money, so that
Is proof enough that he was pull.
Ing your leg.
N.M.G.-Help me. / just can't
love lying. gambling. drinking
husband and I want TO know what
TO do. He doesn't work and he goes
with women. What must / do,
Ans.-There seems to he hut one
choice for you make him do
better or get out. You are the sole
support Of your family now and II
he gets out II Will be one less 10
worry about. Give him his walking
papers and let him know II he wants
to do better and begin supporting
your family, he may return.
MAIL am wondering II my
present condition is due to unfair
ness and do you have any susges-
tons.
Ans.-No, your physical condition
Isn't the cause Of someone try Ing
TO hurt yon. You shonId 20 I'm
medlately and consult with n good
doctor and begin a series OF treat
ments =. stop worrying II possl-
BILE.
G.EB.--l'm In love with a GER
tain fellow and living with another.
Now this fellow says he wants 10
marry me and ] wish 10 know n
that would be the sensible thing
AoE me w 40 OF nOts
Ans.-A change right now isn't
advisable give the matter due
consideration before making up
Your mind. II would prove to your
advantage 10 discuss the matter
OF marriage with the man you are
With .. II he doesn't approve,
then choosing the other man would
ne the best thing for you II you
think you love him. II Is Indicated
to me that you will have yonr child
IN your possession this year.
S.E-B.-Is It natural for my son
to act as he does or not and what
must ! expect! Is he coming home
TO live?
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
Five-Dollar Loan
Claimed Basis
Of Peonage
NAACP Pushes
Fight Against
Employers

WASHINGTON. ID. Can az
fidavit alleging that Claude B. Cis-
trunk. 20. OF Mashulaville, Miss.
has been held in forced labor by
two white Mississippi saw mill OPP
orators has been filed by o. John
Rogge, assistant attorney general.
by the National Association for the
Advancement OF Colored People.
In the affidavit. Mr.. Cistrunk
stated that he borrowed Is from
Coleman and Kinch Watkins. white
operators OF a saw mill at Christ
mas time. 1898. He swears he offer
ed to pay II back on two occasions,
but each time they refused to ac-
cept his money and told him he
would have to work It out.
He states that he was working
as helper on March 26. 1910. or
rural milk route when the Wat
kins brothers stopped him and one
beat him with a stick while the 9TH
err threatened him with an axe. He
says they told him that II he NOV
ed back and worked for them
everything would be all right"
Department OF Justice officials
are investigating the charges. The
affidavit follows:
my name Is Claude p. Cistrurk.
am % years old. married and
have one child 2 years old. I live
at Rt. /. Box 49, Mashulaville.
Mississippi. I farmed in 9139 with
wife's father and shared as one OF
the family
prior to 1889 I had worked
mostly as day laborer.
I'm 1888 my father and worked
at saw mill near Mashulaville
which belonged to the Watkins
brothers Coleman Watkins ard
Kinch Watkins.)
AT Christmas time borrowed
$500 from the Watkins brothers.
Twice since that time / have offer
ed to pay the Watkins brothers
this money but each time they have
refused to take II and have said
that the only way | can repay the
loan Is TO work 1t out.
II have not wanted to work for
them as there has been trouble be-
tween members Of my family and
the Watkins brothers.
ION Tuesday. March 26. 1910. I
was helping Andrew Hill "a white
MANI on his truck. picking up milk
and cream cans on a regular route.
W. u,o~o N, - ~. tho vxyotIyt,s krott
ers who halted us and proceeded
to threaten me with chopping
axe and beat me severely about
the head. arm, body and legs with
a pole about III inches TO 2is
inches In diameter and about az
feet long. Kirch Watkins did the
beating while his brother. Coleman
Watkins. stood guard with the axe.
After Kinch watkins had beat
en- me. Coleman watkins told me
that II I would move on their place
and 20 to work everything would
DO O. X.
"Kinch Watkins then told me
that II reported this beating 10
Butler referring 10 j. y. Butler.
president OF the Southern Tenant
Farmers Union) had better take
wings and fly. understood this
as threat OF death.
The Watkins brothers at ore
time claimed that my father was
indebted 10 them and refused TO ac-
cept money for the debt. They told
him that II he did not work out the
debt they would kill him. A white
man. Mr. Sam II. Simmons. en-
ployed a lawyer who forced the
Watkins brothers TO accept money
in payment OF the debt.
Almost every person who stops
working for the Watkins brothers
leaves the neighboorhood In fear
Of their lives.
II name as witnesses. Andrew
Hill. Robert Earl McCullin, and
Wff1fa Iou,oo GooL