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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Police Investigate
 Minor Auto Mishaps
 Attributed d To Snow
Street Department Obliged to Detail Crews to Sanding Hills -Firemen Find Travelling Difficult Due
 to Ice-COated Surfaces

Hazardous trafiic rivalIing the conditions caused by the recent bliz- gard was reported all over Water bury yesterday afternoon and eve ming following light snowfall. Streets were still slippery today. si The tTafic tie-up was noticed es- pecially on hilly streets where con- ditions were comparable to mortor- cycle hill climbs, although precari- ous going was noted also on slight grades. The small incline on Bald win street, near st. Mary's hospital, was so "bad" for example, that the services of two policemen were re- quired to keep traffic flowing. The officers told motorists to ignore the traffic light at the intersection and sent cars through in relays.
 Travel Difficult
 Central avenue and comparable streets were virtually impossible Many of the cars were noticed back ing down Central avenue when their effort to make the grade proved frllitleSs.
 Traffic tie-ups were numerous in the downtown section of the city especially on Willow street where northbound cars were held up fol more than 8 half-holr before z p. m.
 riremen, answering four alarms during the night, reported that streets in every section they trav- ersed were dangerous,
 Supt. of Street Scott Smiths sandmen were out until a late hour sanding as many hills as possible. Despite the condition of the streets no accident of serious consequence was reported.
 Collisions Result
 Minor collisions were reported as follows:
 A car operated by Frank w. Was elesky, 881 West Main street, skiddeo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
ESTATE SUED FOR
 NURSING SERVICES
Bank as Administrator Is Named in $1O,OOO Suit
 Filed Today

Claiming that she has been rec fused payment for services rendered and denied recompense for obliga- tions she paid, Ella H. Cocheu, of Long Branch, N. J., filed suit in superior court today against the estate of Joseph Harrington. The action is directed against the Citi- zens & Manufacturers National Bank, administrator of the estate. The plaintiff asks damages of $l0,- 900.
 It is charged that the plaintiff, a nurse, cared for MT. Harrington for a period of 55 weeks, giving nursing service mad doing house. work. MT. Harrington, she claims, promised to provide for her in his will.
 It is claimed that MT. Harrington died without leaving will, however, and that the probate court has dis approved her claim.
 The woman claims that her ser- vices were worth at least 5000, and that she incurred many obligations for MT. Harrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Compensation Agreements

A compensation agreement ap- proved today by Commissioner James M. Lynch provides for payment of $426.88 to Arthur Fi- nelli of II Miller street, by the Scovill Mfg. Co. Finelli suffered a permanent injury to the in- dex finger of his right hand.
 The following agreements, in which payments will be made weekly during disability, were also filed today:
 Seymour Mfg. O., and Michael Kittek, Seymour, fractured toes S13.74, beginning Feb. 2.
 Torrington Co. and Charles Stickles, Brandy Hill, T0rringt0n, hernia, Sl6.1O, beginning Feb. 20.
 Robertson Bleachery and Dye Works, New Milford, and Thomas Feeney, New Milford, finger in- jury, $1O.16, beginning Feb. 10.
 State Highway Department and Charles Schneider, 6 Grove street, ankle injury, $1S.4S, beginning on Jan. 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

and struck a parked car on North Main street.
 A three car impact occurred on East Main street between autos operated by pr. Sidney ". Jennes, 28 Yates avenue, Gene Curtiss. 3 W0odlawn avenue, Ans0rAia, and Archie MuihaIl, of Highland avenue.
 A 0. R. 6 L. bus. operated by George McKenna and light sedan driven by Clarence Dyer, of this city, came together at Highland ave snne.
 \ Cars operated by Cleo E. Bouchard 42, lO2 Cooke street, and Allan J. Woodman, of Bethlehem, collided on Watertown avenue.
 No arrests were made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
CITY COURT FLAG
 TO BE PURCHASED
Gaffney and Conway Sup- port Plan Adopted MOn-
 day in Hartford

As soon as arrangements for its purchase are completed, court ofii- cials will adorn the wall of the city conrt with an American flag.
 The introduction of the flag to the courtrooms of the state, decided at assembly Monday in Hartford, h~d the complete support of Judge John L. Gaffney and Theobald E. Conway of Waterbury.
 Tie judges have not decided whether to wear black judicial gowns --An innovation also approved at the Hartford assembly. Wearing of the robes was left to the judges dis cretiOn.
 The local courts name will be changed to .municipal" court. also in accordance with vote of the assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
SUICIDE LEAVES
 LOCAL ADDRESS
l6-Year-Old Joseph Rim aIdi Leaps From lOtf-
 Story Window

Waterbury police said today, they had no. information regarding g l6- year old boy who killed himself in New York yesterday by jumping from the 10th floor of the. YMCA Sloane House. The youth had given his name to Sloane House oficials as John St. Marie, GA Wood street, Waterbury.
 A check of the local city directory revealed no St. Mare residing at 64 wood street this city, nor g St. Marie residing anywhere in Water bury. The. boy was identified in New York as Joseph Rinaldi, 11-27 128th street, College Point, Queens. He left note saying he killed him. self because he was the father of an illegitinate child.
 It is believed he chose the name St. Marie after Investigating and finding that no family of that name resided in Waterbury, and may have chosen this city as his address because he spent vacation here or passed through here at some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
VETERAN BANKER DIES LAST NIGHT

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 2S UP)- Funeral services will be held Friday for Donninick F. Burns, 82, veteran banker and grocer and holder of Papal Knighthood, who died last night after an illness of two months.
 Burns was made a knight of the Order of St. Gregory by Pope Plus XI in January 1899 in recognition of his charitable and philanthropic endeavors in the Hartford diocese. He was trustee of St. Joseph's Cathedral.
 Two daughters survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
TOMORROW FINAL
 DAY FOR INSERTS
Drivers of Unregistered Cars After Thursday to
 Be Arrested

With tomorrow the last day for renewal of automobile registrations, the waterbury branch of the state motor vehicle department today re- ported that the rusn of applicants until early this afternoon was mot bad ,
 yesterday, slightly more than D. 100 markers were used, levaing about 4,O00 renewals still outstanding.
 Total numer of registrations is- s.led to date is 23,000
 Drivers of unregistered cars are liable to arrest after tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

SPEED LIMIT IN
 | CITYAPPROvED
|25sM MiIe-an-Homr SanctiOn- ed By Police Board;
 Await Final Approval

The Board of Police Commis- sicners yesterday afternoon voted to establish . 2S-mile an hour speed limit in the city, the vote being sub ject to the approval of the state traffic commission which meets Friday.
 Superintendent of Police William J. Roach, who recommended the measure, indicated that the com mission would undoubtedly approve The chief and the traffic commit tee of the board conferred several times last week with 8 representa- tive of the commission, before bring ing the matter before the board.
 The speed limit, when approved, will affect all city streets, but will not extend to trunk lines, such as Thomaston avenue, where the pres- ent speed limit of 35 miles an hour will continue. In Waterville, how ever, the limit will be set at 25 miles an hour.
 The board instructed the chief to enforce the measure as soon as he has obtained permission from the state traffic commission.
 Patrolman Frank Smith was de- nied permission to return to patrol duty. He had petitioned the board to be relieved of janitor duty, g disciplinary measure, before the end of his sentence on the ground of ill health. A report from Dr. A. J. Finn police surgeon, stated, however, that Smith is in good condition. Lieutenant James Mulville was granted an additional two months leave of absence. He is in Hot Springs, Ark, for reasons of pool health.
 The Police Aid Association was granted permission to form a credit union for its members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

aWdTQ6U WI1C14 t14C OC4CAAS0Al liquor at the time of the accident.
 Frances Manfredi, 6, suing through her father, Francis Man. fredi, ST., asks damages of $15,O0O against Montgomery. Her suit was filed in superior court. It is claimed that she suffered serious injuries, which left permanent facial scars, as a result of the accident, which occurred May IA, 1899, in Hamden.
 Elizabeth Manfredi seeks damages lof $5 5,OOO, claiming she suffered in- iuries to the chest, shoulders and hips, and that a pleurisy condition was aggravated.
 Frances Manfredi claims damages of $l,0OO, alleging she suffered tn- iuries to the right leg.
 Carmela Angelillo seeks damages of $1 200, claiming she sustained ex- tensive injuries.
 Henry Angelillo, driver of the car, claims damages of $1,500. He charges that he was injured and that his car was badly damaged.
 The suits are all brought through Attorney Frank J. Summa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of James J. Bloom field will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 2eO East Main street, totmorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock to the Church Of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery, family plot Friends may call at the fu- neral home this afternoon and eve ming.
 The funeral of James Jones will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street, Fri morning ct e:SQ o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion at 9 o'clock Burial will be in St. J0seph's cemetery Friends may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
NAUCATUCK MAN,
 DIES SUDDENLY

Joseph Errico, g, of g High street, Naugatuck, hurt in fall on ice in front of his home last night, died of heart attack St Mary's hospital today.
 Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum said Errico suffered a shock as re- suit of the fractured left leg he received in the fall.
 He was taken to St. Mary's last night in the Naugatuck ambu- lance.
 Funeral arrangements are in- complete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
OLDEST CITY CLERK

Keene, N. H., Feb. 28 (UP)- Frank H. Whiteomb, believed to be New England's oldest city clerk. eel ebrated his 84th birthday today at his desk. M
 During his A consecutive terms as clerk, Whitcomb has performed about 1,2OO marriages. He has never lost day because of Hines and re- ports for work each morning at 2 o'clock, two hours earlier than neces- sary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
OBITUARY

FINN - George F. F1nn or z6l Grove street died last evening at St. Mary,s hospital after a brief ill., ness. A native of this city he was a life long resident here. MT. Finn was a former member of the Wa terbury fire department and re- gently had been engaged as super intendent of the Gloria Apart ments.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah IL. (Patrick) Finn; one daughter, Marion J. Finn; one son, George J. Finn; a sister, Miss Julia V. Finn all of this city and one brother, Edward Finn of Detroit.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at s:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27C West Main street to St. Margaret's church where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Josephs cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 STRONG-Mrs. Harriet Rosanna (Hotchkiss) Strong, 76, wife of Will liam s. Strong, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fredrick H. Salisbury, Watertown, last night.
 Born in Waterbury, she made her home in Watertown for the past 8 years. She was the daughter of Deacon Gilbert B.. and Emma (Chatfield) Hotchkiss, of Prospect.
 She is suvived by her husband, William S. Strong, a daughter, Mrs. Fredrick H. Salisbury, two grand children, Ellen H. and David L.. Salisbury, all of Watertowll, and a sister. Mrs. Jennie Nettleton, of Hartford.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day afternoon from the Christian Advent church, 81 Cherry street, this city, at 2:3O. o'clock, Rev. Joseph C. J. Johnson and Rev. Thomas Feltman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery at the convenience of the family.
 Friends may call at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Erie day from 3 to 5 p. m. and from ' to g p. m.
 SCHWARZ August Henry Schwarz, 75,. died at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. H. B. Foraker, East Wallingford, yesterday morn ing. He made his home in East Wallingford for the past seven years. For 39 years he was employ ed by the American Brass Co.,, as a brass finish roller. as
 He is survived by his wife, Hell, ena (Heberle) Schwarz. of East Wallingford; four step-sons, Charles R. Book, Reinhold R. Book. Frede- rick R. Book and Harrison G. Book, all of Waterbury; three step- -daugh-, ters. Mrs. Lorin Miller, Indianapolis Ind, Mrs. L. c. Kellas, Isle La Motte, Vt, and Mrs. H. B. Foraker, of East Wallingford.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark funeral home. 20 State street, Thursday at o'clock, Rev. Sam uel c. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove. cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from ? to 4 p. m. and ' to g p. m.
 CLAYTON George H. Clayton, 95, one of the oldest and best known residents of Wallingford, died Mon- day at the New Haven Hospital where he had been under treatment since February 20. He observed his 95th birthday on February 2S. Among the survivors is a son, George Clay ton, of this city. < i, Funeral services will be held to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Crash Victims Ask.
 $23, 700 In Damages
Joseph C. Montgomery of Hamden Defendant in Five
 Suits-Trebe Damages Sought Under New Statute

Five local residents injured in the automobile ask damages of $2s7oo in suits filed in superior court and common pleas court today The actions all directed against Joseph C. Montgomery, of Hamden operator of the other car involved in the crash The plaintiffs ask that the courts consider the award of double treble damages
 or the basis of statute that such extra damages can be amared when the defendant under the influence of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

The first plane to be piloted by a woman on active service land- ed in France, and Mrs. x. the pilot, was engaged in blood transfusion work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

GEGHAN-A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Thurs day morning, at 500 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the re- pose of the soul of the late Joseph F. Geghan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
call at the funeral home this after noon and evening.

call at the funeral home this after- noon and evening.
 Funeral services for Col John B. Schoeffel, 67, of Dunkirk, N. r., former instructor of Water bury reserve officers, will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the chapel at Fort Myer, Va. Burial will be in Arlington cemetery.
 The body is at the Tablers' fu- neral home, 4218 Ninth avenue, N. WI Washington. Col. Schoeffel died Monday night at Walter Reed hospital, Washington, where he had been Q patient since last Nov. IS.
 Besides his widow, he leaves two daughters, both married to service men. They are Mrs. Charles Mud- gett, wife of Capt. Charles Mudgett. who is on duty at Walter Reed, and Mrs. Donald w. McGowan, wife of the deputy adjutant-general of New Jersey. <
 The funeral of Michael Egan of New Haven, former Waterbury resi- dent, will be held tomorrow at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville. funeral home, 27O West Main street, with a solemn high mass at 9 o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Miller were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson Fu- neral Home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, off, ciating. Burial was in Centerville cemetery, Hamden at the convent ence of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Es;TABLlsHED lsss

There's Some Bully, British Lon don Mode Coats On Our Racks at $39.5O Formerly $45 to $50- In Bonny Harris Tweeds, You Can Easily Worm Up To.
 There's such on hospitobIe look and air to these great big free soited, cosy swinging coats thot just take the weother in their stride and never let you down, that you cont help but oppreci- ote old EnsIdnds gift to the men Of New EnsIond for the sort of weather New Enslonders get on short notice.
 It's . good time to think of on English coat for the years to come
 although there'll be plenty of February and M0reh days these eoots at $3o. 50 will well eorn their present day cost. charge purchases tomorrow
 N billed in April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

STEPHAN An anniversary. mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat- urday morning, at 8:30 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Ellen Sheehan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
MASSES

BOwEs "A first anniversary mass of reuuiem will be celebrated Fri day morning, at 7:30 o'clock, al SS. Peter and Paul Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Loretta c. Bowes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
ZIVIC RATED \ WORTHY FOE FOR
 CHAMP TONIGHT
Odds of 3-l on Armstrong Too Long, Experts
 Agree
BY JACK CUDDY
(United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent
 New York, Oct. 4-(UP)-Battling the lop-sided 3-1 price, Fritzie zivic of Pittsburgh tonight will try to wrest the world welterweight box ing championship from Henry Arm strong at Madison Square Garden,
 For Fritzie, youngest of five fight ing brothers, this is an entirely new experience challenging for the title. But for 27-year-old Armstrong, it's an old story. This will be hammer ing Henry's 20th defense of the 147- pound crown.
 Virtually all experts agreed that the 3-1 price is far too long for this battle. They argue that Armstrong is no longer the great little warrior of 1937-38 who won three titles within 10 months. They point out that Fritzie is probably the best all- round fighte- Armstrong ever met
 Armstrong admits to 27 years, but he is probably older. He has been campaigning for II years, and in his last New York appearance, when he knocked out lightweight cham pion Lew Jenkins in the sixth round Armstrong was not very impressive Armstrong would have gone out ir the fifth heat of that bout, had moi Jenkins got tired and quit punch ing.
 Worthy Foe
 Armstrong is meeting dangerou: foe. zivic, at 26, is at his peak This spindle-shanked, muscular Croatian is fast, smart, tough, ad- versary who can punch hard enough to break jaw. He broke Lew Am
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Today's Sport Parade
(NEA Telephoto)
BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff COrrespondent)

boy, to tell him how proud he was of him.
 Then he went to bed.
 Around 2:30 in the morning the doctor called big Buck. Said you'd better come over. Your dads had an attack.
 When Buck got there his dad was feeling a little better. Said "Lissen son, I'm all right, you go on back to your room and get some rest"
 But he hugged Buck again before he let him go. Put his sflaky hand in Bucks big hand and as his son went out the door, waved soft lit tie goodbye.
 Just before dawn OF Man New som died. Easy like. Just drifted out.
 You just know that he went with music in his ears-the sweetest sort of music. The music of 30,OO0 per- sons paying tribute to his boy. OF Man Newsom'S gonna rest mighty easy in Hartsville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 4.-(UP)-Ol' Man Newsom's dead. They held a little service for him in Cincinnati yesterday, and by now his body's on the way to South Carolina, there to join the dust he had known and loved since he kicked 1t up, bare footed, as kid.
 The boys who handle such things for the papers told how sad the service was, there in the little un- dertaking chapel, with only his fam- fly and few friends to hear the good words said. They told of tears and Sobs and hurt.
 I'm wondering if 1t really should of been sad.
 I'm wondering if or Man New som didn't come mighty close to leaving this earth in the perfect way.
 They can't be any denying that he left it happy. Only few hours before only the tinieth part of a second before, as time is rcekoned where he is gone-he had seen his his boy, his Buck, his. Bobo, stand out before 30,O00 cheering persons and pitch his team to world series [ victory.
 And Bobo had been large part of his life for 8 long time. Bobo, the swaggering, blustery, happy -go- lucky, of-frame fellow who kept making the headlines and whose name kept coming in over the rado. When or Man Newsom left Harts- vile, down in South Carolina, 8 few days ago, to watch Bobo pitch for Dee-troit (that,s what they call De- troit in HartSville) he knew he wasn't coming back. When he got his grip all packed, and called the station for the tenth time to see if the train was a-coming through on time, he spent an hour or two call- ing on his friends.
 He called to say goodbye. Made the Rounds Up and down the little streets he walked, knocking on doors, ringing DellS, ana Calnng IIOHl Iue SlQSWdlk to old pals rocking on the porch or laying in the swing.
 Goodbye" or Man Newsom said. I'm going to Cincinnati to see Buck pitch"
 The friends all asked what was the meaning of the goodbye -shucks, Dee -troit was gonna win in four straight and O. Man Newsom would be back before the week was out. But the goodbyeS was said all the same.
 Bucks dad knew his heart was bad, mighty bad, and that at 68 with a weak heart, he couldn't take a long trip without saying goodbye
 He came on to Cincinnati. He saw his boy stand the Reds on their ears. He heard the thunder oi voices, Yankee voices, too, cheer his Buck.
 Proud Father
 He was tired when he got back to his hotel, feeling sort of poly Had the miSeries here and there But he had the strength to hug his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
CROSBY READY | FOR TORRINGTON
Kickoff at zsI5 Tech Harding Tonight; WiIby
 at Ansonia

The three local high schools re- sune grid warfare this weekend against formidable opponents. Leav- enworth and Wilby travel Ot othel parts for their games while Crosby shows it's wares to friendly home crowd.
 Leayenworth Tigers travel to Bridgeport tonight for their second straight night game of the early season to meet Warren Harding. The Presidents are favored in a comparison of records, but the Tech eleven will be playing under fanil- jar stars and are ready to offer g strong battle for the contest Coach Bill Schofield will give To- cal fans their first glimpse of the Crosby eleven in this city when hsi charges meet Torrington tomorrow at the Municipal Stadium in con- test scheduled to start at 2;l5 o'clock. The well-drilled Crosby combine scored an impressive 6-0 win over Ike Kern's Norwalk squad in their first game of the current season. and are confident of 8 vic- tory over the Big Red, who have one win mad one defeat on their record thus far.
 The Wilby's Green and White ar ray, who made the most impress siye start of all local schools in a seemingly effortless 38-0 blitzkrieg over Gilbert, are threatening to car " that same devastating power to Ansonia tomorrow in game that promises to be another early-season thriller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
DoZan And Leto Fight oy Be Put On Again Ln Hartford Rn9
Suicides Mother
 Gets Full Share

Detroit, Oct. 4.-tUPl-The Cincinnati Reds have voted a full share of their World Series money tO Mrs. Maude Hersh- berger, mother Of catcher WiI- lard Hershberger who commit ted suicide during the season.
 Full shares also were voted to all the regular players and Manager Bill McKechnie, trav- cling secretary Gabriel Paul, Coach Hank GOwdy and train CT Richard Rhode.
 Half shares went to Jim Rip pie swho came up late in the season; Lee Gamble and assist ant trainer Larry McManuS.
 Johnnie Wander Nicer who spent a large part of the sea- son in the minors, received q quarter share.