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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-24
DIED

BESSETT - In this city, Jan. 24th, 1940, Euclid Philip Bessett. of 187 Monmouth Ave. Funeral Friday morning. at S:15 o'clock, from Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to St. MichaePs Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 HARRINGTON - In this city, Jan. 23rd, 1940, Carroll E. Harrington, of 4O6 Baldwin St. Funeral Friday morning, at S:15 o'clock, from Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to St. Francis Xavier's Church. Burial in old St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
 this city, Jan. 23rd, 1940. Edward J. O'Hearn, of 101 Leffingwell Ave. Funeral Friday morning, at 8:30 o'clock, from Ber- gin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., to St. Margaret's Church. Bur ial in old St. Joseph's cemetery. ROCHETTE-In this city, Jan. 24th. 1940. Joseph V. Rochette, of A Wildemere Ave. Funeral Friday morning, at S:30 o'clock, from Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., to SS. Peter and Paul Church. Burial in Spring Grove cemetery, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-24

President
 ming, February 3rd, on the occa- sion of the silver wedding anni- versary of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Noel. MT. Noel is president of the Franco-American Club.
 The club includes among its membership of 26 such outstand- ing soloists as Mrs. Blanche Ar chambault, Harry Matthews and Marcel Doucette. It will meet at the Franco-American rooms on the first Tuesday of each month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-24

Funeral services for Charles Dana Nye of the Davis & Nye stationery store were held yesterday at the Second Congregational church, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor, off, ciated, assisted by Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Epis- copal church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-24

The Junior auxiliary will meet Fri day night at 2 o'clock at the home of Miss Marguerite Byrnes on Pem- broke avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
CONCORDIAS HOLD
 AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Miss Elizabeth Maher Is Guest SOlOist at Annual
 Musical Event

The Concordia Singing Society presented their autumn festiva, Saturday night at Concordia hall with an attendance of over 400 Miss Elizabeth Maher was guest sol oist. Max Deutzmann was director and Miss Marion Keane and John Borchardt were piano accompan- ists.
 The program comprised German songs and compositions by out standing composers of other coun- tries. The concert program follows Orchestra selections. Emil Marks orchestra; "The Hermit's Night Song" by August Kern, Concordia Male chorus; Ave Maria" from Cavalleria Rusticana, by Mascagni, and will You Remember?" by Sigmund Romberg, Miss Elisabeth Maher; "Old Refrain" by Fritz Kreisler, Women's chorus; "Das Ewige Lied" by E. Koellner and "Das Lieben Bringt Crosse Freude," :" by Silcher, Male chorus; Songs My Mother Taughe Me-" by Anton Dvorak, and Heart That's Free by Alfred Robny, Miss Maher; Prayer" by Hansel and Gretel,. by Humperdinck, and Prayer of Thanksgiving" by Kfemser, mixed chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
BABSON PREDICTS
 GOOD BUSINESS

Wellesley, Mass, Nov. Il - (UP) Economist Roger w. Babson, de- feated prohibition party presiden- tial nominee, believed today the election had a bright side from many standpointS-certainly from a business outlook"
 Analyzing the effect of the cleo ton on business, he told the final session of the Babson national bus mess conference yesterday that property was ahead for the heavy industries and building material concerns with subsequent employ ment of more people and a healthy influence on consumer goods indus tries and retail trade.
 "A very highly organized and con- centrated form of government along the lines of huge corporation" was foreseen for the United States with in the next four years by Babson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
TWO CHURCHES
 ARE DESTROYED

Boston, Nov. II (U.P0 = Two historic white framed churches, the First Baptist meeting house at Marshfield and the First Congrega- tional church at Westminster, were destroyed yesterday by fires caused by defective heating systems.
 Directors of the 152-year- -old Marshfield church on Cape Cod, planned to hold @ fair to raise funds for rebuilding. The property, valued at $l0000 was covered by $3,000 in- surance. Bremen from three com munities prevented flames from spreading to other buildings after laying hose lines more than a mile.
 At Westminster, in central Massa- chusetts, only the poor box and chalice were saved from the 1U4- year-old church which contained many antiques. Bremen and spec tators were endangered when the village bell crashed with the 100- foot Steeple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
DRAMATIC CLUB
 PLANS PROGRAM
Mount Carmel Group Stag ing Benefit Sunday for
 Dell Abruzzis
Brooklyn News

The Mount Carmel Dramatic club will present drama and comedy next Sunday at Turn hall as part of a benefit for the Figli Dell Abruzzi society. A rehearsal was held yes- terday morning at the home of Guer- ino Fiorucci on Hutchinson street,
 Participating in the drama entitled "Lui" will be Gunerina Fiorucci, Jo- sephine D'Angelo, Corinda Giorucci Vincent Matura, Pat Bredico anc Nike Mature. Those in the com. edy, "Nofrio Locandiere," are Johr Rossi, Michael Pontelandolfo, Jo' sephine D'Angelo and Nick Mature.
 Venta Hall Show
 The Daughters of Columbus vii sponsor an entertainment and dance Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1o3 Green street featuring Mrs. Josephine Pane. New Haven singer, and a group of Elm City entertainers.
 Mrs. Philomena 1annacone heads the committee in charge, assisted by Mrs. Nicholas Angelil, president and Miss Sophie Iannacone, vice. president. Other committee members are Carmella DeF'rederico, secretary and Mrs. Josephine Bazzutto treasurer, Mrs. Catherine Genga, Josephine DeSimone, Palmina Natale, Philomena Bernardi, Lena Mazzei, Theresa Mistura, Anna Ma ria Colongalo, Rose Phillipella Theresa Torretti Mary Pisciotti Mary Scarzella, Gerarda Salcito, Li- berta Scafialo, Angeline Morelli, Ru- bina DeMeco, Coucetta Fusco, Fran ces Farino and Alfonsina Spiotti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
otor Vehicle Law Violations Hghlight Court Session
Martinique Tiny Dot On The Ma Has One Fine Habor Axis Could U
Rv NEA Service

Until the U. s. Department of State took cognizance of the status of Martinique and how 1t would be affected by the Berlin-Vichy ac- cord, the little island in the West Indies meant only two things to most Americans = 1t was the birth place of Empress Josephine and the site of a terrible earthquake in 1902.
 Martinique is notable in the world of trade for its sugar, rum, bananas, pineapples and cocoa beans.
 Maps show 1t as 8 mere dot in the group known as the Windward Islands. Its area is about 385 square miles - little larger than that of the five boroughs which comprise New York city. Its popu- lation is around 250,00O.
 The capital city, Fort-de- France, has one of the finest har- bors in the Caribbean. In that well-defended harbor are shell tered the 22,146-ton afro vrfactar tered the 22,l46 ton aircraft car rier Bearn, the mine-laying cruiser Emile Bertin, two light cruisers and four torpedo boats. No far away, at Pointe--Pitre, Guadeloupe is the cruiser Jeanne d'Arc.
 And on the Bearn are 100 American airplanes the U. s. Navy would like to lay hands on. They weer being delivered to France when thaet country capitu- lated. So Uncle Sam wonders:
 1. Whether vichy will turn those ships over to Germany.
 2. Whether the planes will go too
 3. Whether Germany and Italy will seek the use Martinique and other French bases in the West other French bases in the West Indies without frmal transfer of sovereignty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
BRASS CITY AERIE
 PLANS OPEN HOUSE

The first open house of the season will be observed by the Brass City aerie of Eagles at the orders rooms on East Main street Friday even- ing. Under sponsorship of the membership and entertainment committees, the program will also include entertainment and refresh ments.
 The quota of $125 for the support of the orders Boys Town fund is the goal set and the aerie hopes to send its contribution to the grand aerie before November 30.
 A paid-up membership to mem- bers was announced yesterday by Worthy Pres. Charles A. Perrotti for those who are called into fed eral military service. Members called or volunteering to the con- scription must notify Secy. Edward J. Foley to receive the orders privi- lege, MT. Perrotti stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
SKI, SNOWSHOE
 TROOPS IN ARMY

Washington, Nov. Il - (U.P) - Ski and snowshoe troops, similar to those employed by Finland in its war with Russia, are to be added to the army, the war department an- nounced today.
 The army already Is experiment. ing with parachute troops and has organized several armored combat divisions patterned after those suc- cessfully used in the European war.
 Contracts have been awarded for $82,691 worth of ski and snowshoe equipment, including trousers, wind breakers, parkas and heavy socks and mittens.
 The department said valuable aS- siStance" had been rendered by the National Ski Association in drawing up plans for the program which will be conducted during the coming winter. The training it said, will be directed by qualified" army officers, in conjunction with National Guard and reserve officers on active duty. Ski Association branches located near training centers are expected to aid it said.
 Elementary training will be given to the 1St Division at Fort Devens, Mass; the 5th Division at Fort Gus ter, Mich: and the 9th Division which is being concentrated in the 7th Corps Area training center at Rolla, Mo.
 Tn these divisions and also in the 3rd and 41st divisions at Fort Lewis, Wash, the 44th Division at Camp Dix, N. J.." it said, special ly selected individuals with former skiing experience will be organized into groups for advanced training in the technique and battle tactics of fast ski patrols"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
THANKSGIVING
 EARLY FOR SOME

Washington, Nov. Il - CU.P) = President Roosevelt again proclaims @ Thanksgiving holiday one week in advance of the traditional ob- servance of the day. Late Saturday he fixed Thursday, November 2l, for this years observance.
 Until 1889, Thanksgiving was ob- served on the last Thursday of No- vember. When MT. Roosevelt moved the day ahead one week last year, it caused a nationwide controversy and many states had two holidays.
 This year 32 states will comply with the presidents proclamation; 16 will observe the last Thursday of the month.
 In his proclamation, MT. Roose- welt said:
 Tn a year which has seen call amity and sorrow fall upon many peoples elsewhere in the world may we give thanks for our preServa- tion."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
New Assignment

Paul Barton, reporter for the Waterbury Republican, whose draft number was drawn almost last from the goldfish bowl two weeks ago, will begin period of training in the Marine Corps re- serve at Quantico, Va, Thursday. He has been granted a leave of absence.
 A graduate of Crosby High school where he recevied high honors, MT. Barton attended Am herst College for one year before transferring to DePauw Univer- sity where he received his A. B. in 1889. Last year he was a teaching fellow in the English department of Washington State College. He Is the son of MT. and Mrs. George L. Barton, of 122 Roseland ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Crashes Into Tree

A serious collision was averted Saturday night, when Cleopaus Whedbee, 38, colored of 50 Brook street, crashed into a tree on the Chestnut Hill road after he was forced off the road by another au- tomobile.
 Motor Patrolmen Thomas Phel- an and Joseph Dunphy said that Whidbee was travelling north on Chestnut Hill road when @ car coming south in the center of the road forced Whedbee's auto off the highway. Before Whedbee could gain control, the policemen said, it hit a tree. The front part of the Whedbee car was demol- ished. It had to be lowed from the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
VACRANT GIVEN
 30 DAYS IN JAIL

Arraigned again in city court this morning after he had appeared twice last week on charges of vagrancy and this morning on an intoxication charge, after the court had given him the fare from special court fund so he would be able to go to Hartford Saturday morning, to his friend, the vagrant again faced the judge.
 Judge John L. Gaffney repri- manded the man for abusing the confidence of the court.
 But your Honor, was ready to start when I was arrested"
 The judge glanced at the prisoner, and apparently thought that his intentions were not as strong as his desire.
 Thirty days" Judge Gaffney re- piled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
DE GAULLE HAS
 MADE CAPTURE

London. Nov. H. (UP) - The Press Association reported today that Gen. Charles De Gaulle's free French forces had captured Libre- vile, capital of Gabon, French Equatorial Africa, and that the city's surrender meant the end of support for the Vichy government in that region. Earlier the Leopold vile Belgian Congo) radio had re- ported Libreville captured, The re- port was that Gen. Tetu, governor general of Equatorial Africa for the Vichy government, was among the prisoners taken at Libreville, and the De Gaullists also had captured a large quantity of war material.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
RALLY ARRANGED
 FOR CHURCH FUEL

A rally sponsored by the churchs fuel committee yesterday afternoon in the church's auditorium was ad- dressed by Rev. Sailsman w. Weller, pastor of the Mount Olive A,ME. Zion church.
 Those who have taken a part in the rally are Garfield Botsie, Sr. chairman of the program commit tee: Miss Hazel Burke. Mrs. Louise spann, Mrs Jessie Price. J. D. Las- sister, Mrs. Elsie Mum. Mrs. Emma Little, Mss Arethea Holmes, Mrs. DeilaDella Mccollum, Mrs. Part mon, Mrs, Jackson. and Mrs. Pette- way, Mrs Annie Dunham, Mrs. Bessie Jones, Miss May Little. Misses Byrd and ccles, Mrs, White, Pres. ton James, shepherd Mum. Mrs. Virginia Ward, Mrs Lula Jackson, Miss Josephine Craig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Driver Involved In Accident Pays $5 For
 Nolle Of Complaint
Victim Still Under Doctors Care in HOspitaI-Variety of Charges Heard During Course of
 TOday'S Session

Clovis Desjardine, 9, of Alma avenue, who was charged with rules of the road, was granted a nolle on payment of $5 in city court this morning when he was arraigned be- fore Judge John L. Gaffney.
 Desjardine's car, Motor Patrol men John Mcdonnell and John Walsh reported, struck Andrew Echuk, 46, of 10 Kenyon street. Echuk was admitted to St. Mary's hospital with a concussion of the brain, decorations of the scalp and a possible fractured vertebra, hos pital authorities said. Desjardine picked up the injured man and took him to the hospital. Echuk's con- dition was reported as fair this morning.
 Many traffic violations were called in court this morning. Dom enic Migllaro 32, of 2l1 Wolcott street, charged with speeding, re- ceived 8 continuance to Nov. 16. Joseph Jaureguj, 20 of 81 Turner avenue, Torrington, speeding, nolled on $10. Eugene Benson, 19, of Oak vile was granted 0 continuance to Nov. IS on charge of operating a vehicle without license and no reg istration. Henry J. Gagne, 26, of Sunnyside avenue, was allowed a nolle on payment of $10, charged with speeding. George E. Parkes, 23, of 72 Marion street, Bridgeport, charged with speeding, nolled or payment of $10. Charles E. Ouel- ette, 26, of Ill Cherry street, sreed- ing, nolled $l0.
 Tn the case of John Gamble, 35, of Bridgeport, Conn, who drew 30 days sentence from the court with an attendant $14.52 cost for intoxica- tion after he was ordered to leave the city last week when he was arraigned for vagrancy. Gamble promised that he would act on the courts suggestion and the special fund of the court was used to give him his fare. Judge Gaffney passed the sentence after telling the ac- cllsed that he had abused the court confidence by not leaving for Hart ford.
 Charged with assault, Martin Ciriello, 27, of 1855 Sylvan avenue, was granted nolle without payment in court. Edward Marlinosky, r, of q Pearl street, who pleaded not guilty to the charge of breach of the peace, was allowed a nolle without cost.
 The court fined Ernest Choinard, 32, of 456 Mill street $10 and costs for intoxication and sentenced him to 30 days for breach of peace, The charge of resistance was nolled without payment. Louis Collitte, ?, of ol5 North Main street, charged with breach of peace and intoxica- tion, received suspended order.
 Continuance was granted to .ov.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
EPISCOPAL POST
 GIVEN BECKWITH
Hartford Resident Named Chancellor to Succeed
 Late Judge Seymour

Hartford, Nov. 1.-The appoint ment of Oliver R. BeckWith, counsel for the Aetna Life Insurance and Affiliated Companies, to the office of chancellor of the Protestant Epis- copal Diocese of Connecticut, was announced by Right Rev. Frederick G. Budlong today.
 Bishop Budlong said that he had made the appointment on Saturday and that officially MT. Beckwith has been named to fill the uneXpireo term of the former chancellor, the late Judge Origen $. Seymour o Litchfield, who died last May.
 MT. Beckwith will therefore holG office until May, 194l, when th' diocesan convention will again mee and select a permanent incumbent Bishop Budlong said that in tht normal course of events thls VII again be MT. BeckWith.
 Bishop Budlong said that the of- flee of chancellor is "the most dis tinguished" to which a layman may be named. Its duties are those Of legal adviser to the Bishop
 Under church canon, the diocese furnishes its bishop with a legal ad- visor. Bishop Budlong said that the customary procedure is for the bishop to nominate chancellor whose actual appointment is made by the convention. Upon the death of Judge Seymour, however, the convention by special action asked Bishop Budlong to select someone to fill the uneXpired term.
 Bishop Budlong characterized the new chancellor as Hong a prominent churchman" ana member of various diocesan committees. He has been especially active in St, Johns Church West Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
PREVIEW PLANNED
 FOR POPS CONCERT
Civic Orchestra Program Chosen for Interesting
 Test Tomorrow Night

Announcement Is made of the postponement of this evenings "Learning-to-LiSten" class, sched- uled to meet at the Bronson Li- brary. Due to the Armistice Day observance, this evenings group will meet next Monday night at 7:15 instead. The Tuesday evening class will meet at 7:l5 as usual.
 Special attention is called to the preView of the Waterbury Civic Or chestra's premiere of the season. The preview, to be given at the Wednesday night Pops concert, will be devoted to the all-Tschaikowsky program, which MT. DiCecco and his talented group of musicians will pre- sent Thursday night, November l4th, at Buckingham Hall.
 The public is cordially invited to attend the Pops" preview, at which time, an annotated program will be given to each guest to take with him to the Civic Orchestra concert the better to be able to follow the music.
 The Pops" concerts are offered without charge each Wednesday night at the Bronson Library, un- der the auspices of the library and the WPA Adult Education Program of Waterbury. The directors of the series have asked that the public come early Wednesday night in or der to get a seat for the preview, fol judging from last years attendance record, only standing room was available after 7:l5. Those who are unable to attend Wednesday nigh may secure an annotated program for the concert, by calling at thu WPA office in Crosby High School Wednesday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
BRITISH VESSEL
 BEING ATTACKED

New York, Nov. 11.-(UP)-The l925-tons British freighter Balmore was being attacked by air bombs at 9:3l a. m. EST, 180 miles west of Galway, Ireland, according to a message from the correspondent of the Japanese newspaper Nichi Nichi.
 The Nichi Nichi correspondent was aboard the Japanese steamship Fushimi Maru. en route from Bri- tain to Bermuda, which picked up an SOS. from the Balmore.
 The Balmore gave her position as north 52, west 1T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
CIGARETTE BUTT
 CAUSE OF BLAZE

A rubbish fire in a hallway of a two-story wooden structure occu- pied by Joseph Castilina at 140 Bishop street early last night was blamed on a discarded cigarette butt, fire marshal's office reported.
 Bremen from the Burton street station answered the alarm. Fire men checked five minor brush fires throughout the city yesterday morning and afternoon.
 The roof of three-family house on 10-12 Camp terrace was damaged when sparks from chimney caused the blaze. The house is owned by the city and is occupied by six adults and 13 children. The dam age was confined to the roof of the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
AirpOrtS

Establishment of an airport in Waterbury has been urged by the New England Conference of State Aviation officials in report sub- mitted to Washington. The con- ference proposes that a Glass 3 airport be set up here. with a run- way of over $500 feet. An air port of the same type Is recom- mended for Torrington, and a smaller one for the town of Wash ington.
 A military airport for this city was proposed in recent congress sional program, but Congressman J. Joseph Smith said 1t would be years before the plans could ma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
STORM WARNINGS

Washington, Nov. ii-(UPl-The weather bureau today Issued storm warnings for the area south ot Block Island. R, T.. to Cape Hatte- ras.
 The bureau also reported inereaS- lng soulherly winds over the Mis-. sisslppl Valley. betoming strong late tonight. and shifting to strong norihweslerly late Tuesday with oc. easlonal rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Conservation Rites
 For Bishop Tuesday
Episcopal Suffragan-Elect Very Rev. Walter H. Gray
 to Be Elevated in Hartford Exercises

Williams was made bishop-coadju- tor at the now vanished St. Johns church here in 1851, that an Episco- pal bishop has been consecrated in Hartford. It will also be the first time that any Episcopal consecra- tion has ever taken place at Christ Church cathedral.
 The presiding bishop of the Pro- testant Episcopal church, Right Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, DD, STD, LID, bishop of Virginia, will be con- secrator in the ceremony.
 Nine other bishops will take part, also. Co-consecrators will be Right Rev. James De Wolf Perry, presi- dent of the Province of New Eng land and bishop of Rhode Island, and Right Rev. Frederick Grandy Budlong, DD, STD bishop of Con- necticut, whose assistant Bishop Dean Gray will become.
 The preacher will be Right Rev. William Appleton Lawrence, DD, STD, LHD, bishop of Western Mass. achusetts. Presenting bishops will be Right Rev. Frank William Ster- rett, DD, LID, bishop of Bethle- hem, Pa, where Dean Gray was formerly dean of the Pro-Cathedral church of the Nativity and Right Rev. Frederick Deane Goodwin, DD, LID, bishop cooadjutor of Virginia.
 Right Rev. Theodore Russell Lud- low, DD, suffragan bishop of New ark, will be reader of the Litany. Right Rev. Vedder Dyck, STD, bishop of Vermont, reader of the Epistle and Right Rev. Wallace John Gardner, DD, STD, bishop of New Jersey, reader of the Gospel.
 Right Rev. Henray Knox Sherill. bishop of Massachusetts, will read the consents of the bishosp to the conservation.
 Nineteen other members of the clergy will also take part in the rites and ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Patents Granted

Sven G. GiSSlander and R. K. Sterrett, of Naugatuck, assignOrs to the United States Rubber Company, of New York, have been granted patents for an eX- pansi0n joint, according to the office of Harold G. Manning, of 24 Central avenue, patent attOr- neyS.
 Cyril s. Smith, of Cheshire, and I. T. Hook, of New Haven, have been granted patents for an alloy. They are assigned to the American Brass Company.
 The Eastern Malleable Iron Co, of Naugatuck, is an appli- cant for a trademark for nOn- skid metal articles.