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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
BAND TO APPEAR
 IN NEW UNIFORM
lzth Annual High School Concert May %; Chitten.
 den Guest Speaker

Naugatuck May 20-The l2th an- nual Naugatuck high school band concert assisted by the high school Girls Glee club will be held Thurs day evening, May %, at 0:l6 o'clock. This will be the first time that the band has appeared in Its new uai- forms at any concert.
 Proceeds from the concert will assist in the purchasing of addi- tional uniforms needed for new members recently added to the band membership. The former uniforms used in previous years will be used by the Grammar school band when 1t appears Memorial day.
 The drum majorettes, who have been studying twirling the past year with Robert Lynch of Water bury will also be featured in the program. Mrs. Leon R. Corliss will give Q group of readings; and re- marks will be made by Supt. H. E. Chittenden who will also read the names of the senior band members to receive enblenS on Senior class day.
 Arrangements will probably be made to hold a special concert by the band for school children Thurs. day afternoon at the close of school, as many children cannot attend an evening concert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
MIDDLEBURY PASTOR
 ZION CHURCH GUEST

"A marked improvement has been evident in the educational system In the south, especially in North and South Carolina" stated Rev. William H. McCance, pastor of the Middlebury Congregational church, In his address entitled. Education Of the Negro In the Southland at a Youth Day service last Sunday at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church.
 The speaker based his statements on a survey he conducted as a member of the nine-man comnis- sion recently sent to the southland to study school conditions there. He was introduced by the Zion pastor, Rev Sailsman w. Weller.
 Other speakers at the service were Mrs. Rosa L. Weller, wife of the pastor and director of education for the Zion parish. and Miss Joyce Hopkins, youth council president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

Allaano Petries, 70, also known as Manuel Ferria, of leSh Mill street, charged with keeping a gambling house. was fined $25 with out costs when arraigned before Judge T. F. Conway In city court to- day. Seven frequenters were ar- rested in the raid.
 Defense counsel said the pool room on 166 Mill street, which the the accused was operating, was used as 8 social room and that when ralding officers visited the place less than three dollars was on the table. He said the accused had handed In his permit for the pool room with the local police and had closed up the place.
 Clarence Hart, l6, of 847 West Main street and Guerino Vencenzi 1T, of il Chase Park avenue, both charged with breaking and enter- ing, were given continuances until Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Gaming House Owner Fined Without Costs
Boys, l6 and l7, Charged With Burglary, Granted
 Stays-Man Admits Striking Wife

The two youths were arrested by Lieut.. Joseph Bendler last night af- ter they had broken into the Amer ican oil company gas station on A Watertown avenue Saturday night. The company is owned by Jo- seph Caouette, of o4 wilson street.
 Lieut.. Bendler said the pair stole go from 6 locker where the money was hidden among clothes. Police recovered $e8. Entrance was gained through Q rear window.
 Reuben Mckinney, 6i, of 1SO Maple street, paid $S for 6 11olle on a charge of road rules violation.
 McKinney's car struck Henry Me- Grath of Cheshire yesterday after noon on West Main street, near Lewis street. McGrath was treated at the office of Dr. John Mullen for Q slight leg injury and later taken home.
 Frank J. Trasher, Jr., 20, of 124l East Main street was granted a nolle on e charge of reckless driving on recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney William K. Lawlor, who informed the court coroner's find- ing freed the man from criminal negligence. Trasher was involved In q fatal accident, March 24.
 Harry w. Rangoon, %, of 83 Woodtick road, received @ continu- ance to June 17 on a charge of striking his wife.
 Rangoon said thatAhe struck his wife after she called him an abu- sive name. The wife denied she called him the name until he ut- tered vile remarks.
 Daniel O'Connell. 50, of 83 Rob- bins street, and Ralph O'Connor, 45, of IS Maple Row street, both charged with non-support were granted continuances. O'Connelps case was assigned to Saturday while O'Connor's to June 3.
 MT. OConnell claimed he was not working because he was in- capacitated by paralysis. Judge Conway ordered medical exasnina- ton be made to determine If the accused was unable to engage in work.
 His previous wife stated he was employed in . tavern, but the ac. cused said he has only been hang. ing around and helpia.3 out.
 Ills first wife seeks support of Q daughter by their marriage.
 Dominic Oliver, 24, of 2s5 Con- gress avenue, paid 6 for Q nolle or violation of road rules.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
THOMAS LEONARD
 RECEIVES AWARD

Thomas F. Leonard of Waterbury was given the Stamford Reserve Officers Association award for achievement in advanced military science and tactics at the annual "76th Division Day" military com- mencement exercises at Dow field at the University of Connecticut Monday afternoon.
 Theodore Palmer of Ellington re- ceived the Waterbury Chapter, Jewish War Veterans medal for ex- cellence in .22 caliber rife marks nanship.
 John J. Mulligan, Waterbury past department commander, presented Q cup to the best battalion on be- half of the Waterbury Chapter. D. |A.v.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
CHARTER REVISION
 PASSAGE LOOMING
House to Rule Favorably on Waterbury Measure
 Some Time This Week
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK lnnrnnnrak I.AaisIafivA RAr,nrfArN

Democrat Legislative Rep0rter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, May 20.- Waterbury's charter revision bill, passed several weeks ago in the Senate, will pass the House some day this week. Long delayed in the House because of political reper- cussions and movements to force Q division of "spoils" from Demo- crats, the bill finally has been given the green" signal to proceed.
 Rep. Edward s. Hirge, chairman of the House Cities and Boroughs Committee, today told The Demo- crat that "Waterbury's charter bill should pass this week. There seems to be no great objection to It."
 When asked if the Republicans were dropping their demands that the bill pass only If the bill allow ing registrars of voters to name old age census eiltunerators also be passed, Rep. Birge said: "The charter bill never did depend on the registrars bill"
 The charter bill passed the sen- ate under suspension of rules and was believed scheduled for @ siini- lar fast passage through the House. But Rep Blrge held 1t up on the theory that too many bills were slipping through under suspension of rules and members of the House didn't know what they were vot- ing for or against. He said the bill would have to follow the regular course of action which would have meant printing 1t in the House calendar, a matter of some expense.
 When the city agreed to pay the cost of printing and there seemed no other valid objection to taking action on the bill, 1t became appar- ent that Republican sources were putting pressure on legislative lead. CTS to pass the bill only if they were assured Of Q "break" on the enu- irierators' measure. To this Wa. terbury city officials and legislators voiced immediate and hearty ob- jection, claiming that the charter bill would be scrapped before 1t would be made on object of "horse. trading" It was tied up with other Waterbury bills, notably the trade school appropriation, for some time, but eventually Republican pressure from within the Legislature for the trade school bill broke down the resistance. Passage seems assured this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

soring society, the Citizens Study club.
 Delegations are expected here from various parts of the state. A musical program will be presented, featuring double quartet consist ing of Mrs. Anne Ayotte Duffy, Miss Hazel Duffy, Miss Helen Duffy, Mrs. Mary Ayotte Kustar, Miss Rosemary Kustar, Miss Barbara Ayotte, Miss Blanche Ayotte and Miss Ethel Ayotte.
 The committees in charge include: Reception committee: John Festa, chairman, Robert Cougl1lin, James Cusick; speakers committee: George Ayotte, John Festa, William Bir- mingham; entertainment: Mrs. George Ayotte, Mrs. John Duffy, Mrs M. Kustar; souvenir committee; Katherine Leahey, Mrs. George Ayotte, Katherine Ccnnor; commit tee on decorations: Mrs. Patrick Grady, Mrs. K. Callan, Mrs. E. Hes- pelt.
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Continued from Page i) president of westbrook seminary, at Portland, Maine.
 Subsequently, MT. Harris spent three years as head of the first Con- tinuation schools at Boston, Mass. Following that he became head of the personnel department of the Wlllett-s Sears Company in Boston.
 In Military Affairs
 He served in the department of military affairs during the war and was assigned to the New England division of the American Red Cross with headquarters at Boston.
 He held this ofiice until he went to national headquarters at the Red Cross at Washington. He served as vice-chairman there, specializing in directing relief for suffering in the Fort Lauderale. Florida, hurricane, in 1928; the 0reenville, Mississippi flood, in 1927: and the Vermont flood, in 1928.
 MT. Harris came to Waterbury on March s, 1929, as executive sec- retary of the Lincoln House Asso- ciation and manager of the Anti. Tuberculosis League, two ot1ces which he held until his death. Shortly after his arrival he was ap- pointed probation oflcer of both the superior court and the court of common pleas.
 He was a member of the Elks, Rotary Club, and of the Liberty Lodge of Masons. He was also Q men1- Der of the board of directors of the Cheshire Reformatory and the par- ole board. Mir. Harris married Miss Theresa Mckinley of Brunswtch. Maine on August 90. 1911 and they have three children.
 Funeral arrangements win be ans uounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
President

most entertaining and enlightening
 one for their guests. Several effl-
 cient models will participate in the
 fashion parade, refiecting the crea-
 tive skill and genius of American stylists. The latest decrees in sum- fner apparel will be exhibited. Music will be provided by Connie Bracken and her Musical Maids.
 a Following the style exposition cards will be played. Useful, attrac- tive prizes will be awarded at all tables, Incidentally to avoid any confusion or disappointment the committee would appreciate 1t If so- ciety members and their friends would assist In providing playing cads for the evening.
 Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, chaplain, is honorary chairman of the commit tee of arrangements. Mrs. Michael McKenna is general chairman. Other members of the committee include Ms. Harold Brennan, presi- dent of the society, as chairman of ticket distribution, assisted by Mrs. Adolphus Bedore, Mrs. George Beck ley Mrs. Leo Marshall, Mrs. Mi- chael McKenna, Mrs. Bernard Lad den, Mrs. James Coyle, Mrs. Charles Melville, Mrs. Robert Berg, Mrs. Louis Castonguay, Mrs. Michael McVerry, Mrs. Laurence Croke, Mrs. Della Millerick, Mrs. Helen HosiW, Mrs. Francis Bergin, Mrs. James Quinn, and Miss Grace Walsh.
 ~ Mru. Leo Marshall Is chairman of the committee in charge of tables, ctiairs and tally sheets, assisted by Mrs. John Reardon, Mrs. Frank Healey, Mrs. Carl Larson, Mrs. Marie Hyland, Mrs. Sara Lahey, Mrs. Eugene Burns, Mrs. Dona Bircn, Mrs. Thomas Flanagan, Mrs. Dennis Delaney, Mrs. William Syn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
e. Y.O. PLANNING
 SUMMER DANCE
Most Popular Girl to Be Acclaimed as Queen;
 Contest Arranged

The Catholic Youth organization of Waterbury plans to conduct 6 popularity contest to choose Miss CYO for 1041." The winner will be awarded 8 trip to New York as first prize and ilonored at the CYO summer dance to be held at Ham, ilton park pavilion on Friday eve- ming, June 27, 1e41. The next six rurners-up will act as maids of bonor to the winning contestant.
 Each group entering this contest will elect a girl to represent their parish. The proceeds of this con- test will be used for some worthy purpose by the city council.
 Returns will be made nightly to headquarters at the Knights of Columbus clubroons on North Main street and the votes will be announced in the local papers dur ing the weeks of the contest. All votes must be in before nine o'clock on June 25th so that the winner can be announced the following day.
 The social committee of the CYO under the direction of Pat Wallace Is in charge of this contest. Mich- ael Nolan is chairman of this cofn- mittee and Marie Medford, co- chairman. The other members who are social representatives from the various parishes in the city are Grace Lasprogato, St. Lucy's, Dor- othy zibell, SS. Peter and Paul, Betty Mcdurk, Immaculate Con- ception, Anne Raimo, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Ruth Waslaskas, St. Mary Magdalen,s, Catherine Ro- chon, St. Francis, Helen duiliand, St. Thomas, Mary Garrity, St. Michael's, Marie Brovick, St. stan- islaus, and Miss Dorothy seibert, St. Cecilia's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 20-(UP)-weath- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT- Fair tonight and Wednesday. Warmer Wednes- day.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and R H o D D ISLAND-Fair tonight and Wednes- day. Warmer Wednesday.
 FOur.Day Forecast
 Boston, May 20 (UP)--The Weath- CT Bureaus fouP-day New England forecast for the period beginning at 7:3O tonight:
 Temperature will average above normal with rapid warming We'd nesday and continued high temper ature Thursday followed by a sharp temperature fall late Friday and continued lower temperature Satur- day. Normals for the period are: Boston and Burlington, Vt, 59; New Haven, Conn.,, 60; Concord, N. H., 56; Portland, Me-, 55: Nantucket, 64; and Passport, Me, 49.
 Rainfall will be heavy, more than two-thirds of an inch, failing as scattered showers Thursday and as more general frontal showers or thunderstorms late Friday and early Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
GREGG'S SUCCESSOR
 TO BE NAMED SOON

The prudential committee of the First Congregational church will meet in the near future to recon- mend the calling of 8 successor to Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor, who submitted his resignation last month effective after the parish celebrates its 250th anniversary next October. Dr. Gregg plans to retire and take up permanent residence in Westfield, Mass.
 Last night the committee met and accepted the resignation with deep regret. S. P. Williams, Jr, chair man of the committee, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
OBITUARY

LANG - Mrs. Margaret Ann (LewiO Laing, wife of John Laing of 5i Park road died at her home late last night.
 Mrs. Laing was born in Robin- hood, near Leeds, England, on Teb- ruary IA, 1882, the daughter of Elias and Sarah Murray Lewis.
 She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. A. E. Norman of Stamford; Mary L. Laing of New York city, Dorothy, Mildred and Jean Tohnie Laing of Waterbury; three broth- CTS, George and Harold Lewis of Fairview, Mass, Stephen Lewis of California; five sisters, Mrs. August Bey, Mrs. c. w. Grimm and Mrs. Mary Griffin of Holyoke, Mass, Mrs. Arnold Kurtz and Mrs. Alex Mcclure of Springfield, Mass.
 The funeral will be held from the Aldersofl funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue on Thursday morning ct il o'clock, the Rev. John o. Walker ofiiciating.
 Burial will be in Forestdale ceIl1- etery, Holyoke, Mass. Friends may call at the funeral home oil We'd resday from 3-5 and from 7-9 o'clock.
 REILLY - John Reilly of l40 Grand street died at St. Mary's hos pital yesterday afternoon after e brief illness. A native of this city he was the son of the late Bernard and Bridget (Delaney) Reilly.
 MT. Reilly resided In Waterbury his entire life. For many years he was janitor of the Waterbury Trust co. building. He was Q cofrlmuii' cant of the Immaculate Conception church, and & member of It's Holy Name society. He belonged to the Loyal Order of Moose.
 MT. Reilly Is survived by his wife Mary tEnglsh) Reilly, one daugh. ter, Mrs. Gilman Johnston, a brother, Patrick, member of the local police department, and sev. eral nieces and nephews, all of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street Thursday morning at ll:l6 o'clock, and serv. ices will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception ct ii:30 o'clock. Burial will Do in the family plot new St. JoSeph's cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening. There will be a sol- emn high Mass for the repose of his soul Friday morning ct Q o'clock at the Church of the 11ll- maculate Conception.
 PASCUCCI - Mrs. Rose Pascucci, 77, widow of Gennaro Pascucci, died yesterday after 6 short illness ct the home of her son, Antonio Rocco of Lawrence street. A native of Italy, she had been Q resident Of this country for 43 years.
 Mrs. Pascucci lived in Brooklyn, N. r., before coming to Waterbury 26 years ago.
 Besides her son, she is survived by one step-son, Anthony Pascucci, both of this city.
 The funeral VIII pc nelu rTluay at S:15 a. m. from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, where requiem high Mass will be celebrated at Q o'clock.
 Friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to il p. m.
 
 PARADIsE-Mrs. Catherine Par- adise, wife of John Paradise, died at her home in Beacon Falls on Saturday afternoon. Besides her husband, she leaves a brother in Ireland.
 The funeral was held this morn- ing at S:30 o'clock from her home to st. Michael's church, Beacon Falls at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Mount et. Benedict cemetery, Bloomfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
REV. DR. J. WALKER
 GUEST OF KIWANIANS

Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor Of the Second Congregational church, will deliver an address be- fore a group of the Kiwanis club at the weekly meeting of the or- ganization at the Elton tomorrow. pr. Walkers subject will be "The Work and Worth of the Church"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
st. Margaret's Women
 To Stage Style Show
Parade of Latest Fashions Arranged for Tomorrow , Evening; Card Party to Follow Display of Style

Under the supervision of members of the Rosary Confraternity society of St. Margaret's church fashion show and card party will be staged tomorrow evening in the auditorium of St. Margaret'S school. As on for mer occasions the committee in charge of arrangements has made every effort to make the evening a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
UNDERGONE SENDS
 LETTER TO SCULLY

The office of Mayor Vincent A. scully today was in receipt of a let- ter from the Lord Mayor of Bristol, England, the Hon. T. II. J. Under down. The Lord Mayor revealed how the British city under several attacks by Nazi raiders has man. aged to kepe up civilian morale.
 Acknowledgement was also made in the letter of contributions from Bristol, Connecticut, to Bristol, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

P. Botch. The president appointed an executive committee, the ap- pointments being confirmed by the directors, as follows:
 L. J. Hart. E. c. Northrop, Ben- net Bronson, D. T. Harrington, ST., Harry Liebeskind, Frank Pope.
 A committee on membership, finance and budget was also ap- pointed, as follows: Bonnet Bron- son, Robert Lowell, Harry Liete- sktnd, Frank F. Hess, D. T. Earring. ton, ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

ott, Mrs. John Honan and Miss Catherine Reardon.
 Table and door prizes will be in charge of Mrs. Frank Kenney, chairman, assisted by Mrs. William Deadly, Mrs. James Martone and Mrs. George Beckley.
 Favors: Mrs. Charles Melville.
 Publicity and music: Mrs. Adol- phus Bedore.
 Connie Bracken's Musical Maids will furnish the music during the style exposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Managing Director

The Waterbury Taxpayers asso- ciation reelected all Its officers and directors at the annual meeting late yesterday at the Chamber of Com merce building. The slate of offl- cers is again headed by Lewis J. Hart as president.
 First reelected were the follow ing five directors: Bonnet Bronson, Edmund J. Daly, ST., John P. Elton, Daniel T. Harrington, ST. and MT. Hart. Others on the board of die
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Mar. garet A. Derwiil will be held tomor- row morning at S:30 o'clock from her home, 2e4 Willow street, to St.. Margaret's church, where solemn high Mass will be celebrated ct 9 o'clock, Burial will be in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The Rosary Confratrenity Of St. Margaret's church will meet ct 8 o'clock tonight In the lower church from where they will go to the home
 Funeral services for Mrs. Grace WaShburn were held yesterday aft- ernoon at 9 o'clock at the A1derson funeral home, Rev. Alfred Bells, pastor of the Wolcott Congrega. tional church, ofilciating. Burial was in the new Pine Grove ceme- tery.
 Bearers were Kenneth Warner, George Warner, Howard Roberts, William Tyrrell, Henry Norton and Nelson Cole.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy (Rood) Newell were held ct the AL dersor funeral home 70 Central avenue. this afternoon at ? o'clock Rev. Matthew c. Madden of the Mill Plain Union church officiated. Burial was iil new Pine Grove ceEil- etery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Henry O.. Hines will be held tomorrow after. non ct 1:30 o'clock at the Colasanto Fsuneral Home. 034 Bank street. Burial vii be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Alexander Meikle, formerly of Waterbury, will be held at the home in North Arlington, N. J., tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

rectors are John R. Hughes, Frank Hess, Robert W. Lowell, Harry Liebe- skind, Edwin 0. Northrop, J. Leroy Mintie, Frank Pope, Fred L. Nuhn, Adolph Raymond and Louis A. Walsh.
 The directors then reelected of- ficerS as follows:
 President, L. J. Hart; vice presi- dent, L. A. Walsh; secretary, Frank Green; treasurer, Bonnet Bronson; {; assistant treasurer, Arthur E. Ma graw: managing director, Raymond
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
UNAPPROYEn DEBUT

Judy Garland made her stage de. but at the age of three without her parents say 90. She walked out on the stage of the New Cs~e~S "''- "a ter in Grand Rapids, 4 ta, unannounced, and a le Bella"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
CARD OF THANKs

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, also the Sons of Italy, Eagles, Fen n cers of the Daughters of Italy. for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown ,is during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband father and brother, Rocco Mancini. Mfss. MARIA ArANcINI
 and FAMILY.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
LOST HEALTH-
 LOST INCOME

Three weeks q z o MT. R. W as advised that in order to regain his he lth 1t would be nec- essary that he give up his position. Tho t h o u 6 h { of sin z his much needed income drove him to deep- est of q c z = naiW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
VIM. M. HARRIS DIED TODAY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

A friend of his directed him to this office and we immediately arranged to give him treatments after his working hours.
 He has had but a few treat ments to date, and from the im- provements he has shown, we now know that 1t will not be neces- sary for him to give up his hard earned position and that it will be but a matter. of time when he will have regained his former robust health.
 So again this office is happy in the knowledge that 1t has aided in restoring Health and Happi- ness where but a few weeks ago gloom and Encouragement pre- vailed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

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