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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
'NOTRE DAME NUN.
 TAKEN BY DEATH.
Mother St. Dunstan, First
 Superior of Catholic . High, Retired 6 Years

Mother St. Dunstan, a member of the Congregation de Notre Dame, died Monday at the Mother House in Montreal. For many years a teacher and superior at Notre Dame convent, and the first supe- rior of the Waterbury Catholic high school, Mother st. Dtlnstan was well known in educational cir- cles in the city and state.
 Born Mary Ann Shannon in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, she celebrated her eighty eighth birthday last Sunday. In 1871 she entered the congrega- tion. Having taken her VOWS in 1873, she taught in various con- vents in Ontario, Quebec, Maine and Connecticut, until 1908. At that time she became superior of the convent at Newcastle, New Bruns- wick, and in 1917 she, was elected provincial superior of Ontario.
 Coming to Waterbury in 1923 she remained until 1929. While here Mother St. Dunstan actively spon- sored the establishment of the Wa terbury Catholic high school in 1926.
 From this city she went as supe- rior to St. AlbanS, Vt. where she remained until her retirement in 1885. Since then she has lived at the infirmary at the mother house in Montreal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
Helen Haugh Speaks
 On Defense Sunday
Second Congregational Pilgrim Fellowship to Hear
 Crosby High TeaCher-NOOn Club Books PurintOn

the Noon Club meeting Sunday at HAS o'clock in the chapel.
 The following young men, mem bers of this church, have left Wa- terbury for training at Camp Ed wards, Falmouth, Mass.-Second It. Wallace A. hampshire, Privates Charles T. Davenport, James D. Nail smith, Dana H. Nye andl Walling- ton U. Wookey. 1st It. Daniel !. Smith, although not of our parish, sang for some time in the choir. The very best wishes of the people of the Second Church go with these young men and we pray Gods bless ing to rest upon them and abide with them.
 The University Nights program will hold its second session Thursday evening, January g. Professor El- well and MT. Bartlett's classes will be held at ' o'clock and MT. Bal thazar and Dr. Walkers courses will be at 8:10 p. m. pr. Walker will review and discuss "The Spiritual Diary" edited by Bennie Caroline Hall in his class next week.
 The Women's Association has con- tributed a yearly subscription of $50 to the Save the Children Fund. It is expected that the name of the evacuee or refugee adopted will be given the Women's Association at a later date.
 The calendar of events next week at the Second Church follows:
 Sunday, Jan 19-10:30 a. m. Morn- ing Worship, Kindergarten Depart ment, 11:45 a. m. Church school, Sunday Noon club, Davenport Bible Class. 4:30 p. m. Pilgrim Fellow ship. 6:45 p. m. Intermediate choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m. Forum.
 Monday, Jan. 20.-4 p. m. Girl Scouts, Troop 3. TOO p. m., Vikings. 7:30 D. m. Older Boys Fraternity. 7:30 D. m. School of Religion. 800 D. nm. Girls Senority.
 Tuesday, Jan. 21-4:00 p. m. In- termediate Boys Gymnasium period. ' p. m. MT. and Mrs. Club Badmi1- ton.
 Wednesday, Jan. 22-9:30 a. m. Surgical Dressings. p. m. Church Aid Sewing meeting. 400 p. m. Brownies. 2 p. m. Older Boys Gym period.
 Thursday, Jan. 23-2:S0 p. m. Weekday School of Religion. 400 D. m. Social Dancing Glass. 400 D. m. Cubs. TOO p. m. University Nights. 7:S0 p. m. Sea Scouts. 7:30 D. m. Miss and Mister Badminton. 8:1O p. m. University Nights.
 Friday, Jan. 24.-4:00 p. m. Junior Choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m. Senior Choir rehearsal. T:30 p. m. Boy Scouts, Troop '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
Sunday Selling For
 Merchandise Sought
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ably would be introduced next We'd nesday in the House under suspen- sion of the rules. The Senate, with a Democratic majority of 9 to 13. was expected to send the bill to committee where it probably will languish for some time.
 '~The bill," Hadden said, twill re- suit in postponing consideration of these patronage problems until the governor and the Assembly have a chance to dispose of at least a part of the legislative program. The gov- ernor will not be obliged to take up his appointments until May l, and the legislature need not consider the minor court judgeships until that date if the judgeships are left up to the legislature"
 Democrats, however, didn't see it in that light. Leading party mem bers, preparing for battle on the appointment of two public utilities commisSioners-which have to be ratified by both Houses-saw move by Republicans towards keeping in office the incumbent commissioners.
 They claimed that, under the bill, failure of the Republican House to ratify gubernatorial appoint ment would result in the freezing" into office until 1943 of present commissioners. Public utilities prob ably will be major issue of the current session, and Democrats re- port Gov. Hurley probably will name two new public utilities commis- sioners to office.
 Many minor court judgsehips also were interim appointees by former Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin. Also serving interim appointments are Highway Commissioner William J. Cox, Finance Commissioner O. Glenn Saxon, and Public Works Commissioner George L. Burke.
 Positions which require conf1rma- tion by both Houses include the two public utility posts, milk ad- ministrator, minor court judgeships, and county commissioners.
 Gov. Hurley indicated yesterday he would postpone until late in the session his appointments to other major posts.
 The judiciary committee, mean- time, was having trouble in select ing 8 paid secretary. Robert A. Winslow, Hartford, has held the post since 1923, but may not be reappointed by Republicans. He was promised the post, it was said. if he would agree to permit Repub- licans to hand out mimeographing jobs as patronage. This he refused to do, 1t was reported.
 Hartford, Conn, Jan. 17-CUP)- The General Assembly will take up under suspension of the rules next week measure postponing until July 28 payment of 1940 unemploy- ment compensation taxes by em- ployers on salaries over 5000, 1t was reported today.
 The federal law does not require unemployment compensation taxes on salaries above 5000, but the state law does. A change in Con- necticut law probably will be made to conform with the revised federal statute. About $2,O000 900 in taxes was involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy (Con- tentD Altieri will be held Saturday morning from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street, at 8 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel where a requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p. m. to Il p. m. today.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anne (Tay- lor) Roberton will be held tomor- row morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g.. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today.
 The funeral of Sister Mary So- phie (AgneS Elizabeth Withey) was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the Convent of Mary Immaculate in Hartford. Burial was in the Con- mllnity cemetery at Parkeville.
 The funeral of Mrs. Dollie Keeney Munson was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, where Rev. Samuel A. Budde, vicar of Christ chapel, conducted the services. Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Alexandrins (Marcille) Pelletier was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home 68 East Clay street to the church of St. Ann. Rev, Ubald Laurion celebrated the solemn high requiem Mass at g o'clock as- sisted by Rev. Alfred Mathieu as deacon, and Rev. E. A. Lamontagne as Srb-deacon.
 An augmented choir sang the Mass, with Henry Pageot rendering "Misere Mei," and Walter Vallerand "Panis Angelicus" and Farewell '
 A delegation from the Danes des St. Anne included: Mrs. F. x. Bari bault, Mrs. David Waugh, Mrs Telesphore Baribault, Mrs. Arthur Martin, Mrs. George Frigon, Mrs Caroline Vigeant.
 A guard of honor of the Girl Scout troop IA of St. Ann's in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

Carmen Fortin Pare was granted a divorce from AIbini Pare when she appeared today before Superior Court Judge Robert L. Munger and charged her husband with deserA tion. Mrs. Pare stated she and AL bini were married in Waterbury in 1927 and he left for parts unknown in 1881. Mrs. Pare was granted permission to resume her maiden name.
 William K. Lawlor represented the plaintiff.
 Archie l.. Garner of Waterbury was granted a decree from Addie Garner. The charge was desertion. Plaintiff alleged they were married in 1911, and Mrs. Garner deserted in 1922.
 Modification of judgment was granted in the case of Salvatore Salerno against Lena Girulo Saler- no. Mrs. Salerno appeared on the witness stand. Five dollars per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

The Senior Glass of WiIby High School held it's annual election yesterday and the results remain cd . closely guarded secret as far as the general public was c0n- cerned until ''The Balance Sheet" the schools official paper went to press. And the events of yesterday became the Scoop" of today,
 journalistically speaking.
 Thanks to '"The Balance Sheet" The Democrat now announces that Richard Alvarez, captain of Wilby's football team, has been chosen president and Miss Laura McHale, editor n-chief of 'The Balance Sheet" vice-president. Others honOred were Elizabeth Gonya, secretary; William Kalo- sky; treasurer and William Gil- Iette, chairman of the prom conn mittee." Congratulations to the officers elect and to newsy ~The Balance Sheet"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

The personnel of the board, he said, would be salaried and work full time.
 Representatives of the C1O and AFL, the governor said, had dis cussed terms of the proposed bill, and were to arrive at a final deci- sion during the day.
 Meanwhile, Gov. Hurley said that leading industrialists had approved the recommended set-up.
 The board, he said, would "af- ford an opportunity to any group of employees to ask for the right of collective bargaining" Its duties would parallel those of the national labor relations board, except that jurisdiction would be confined to intra-state industries.
 He set no definite date for intro duction of the bill in the legislature but indicated he would press for early enactment of the measure in- to law.
 Extend All Terms
 Hartford, Conn, Jan. 17.-(UP)- Gov. Hurley announced today he has asked Sen. Joseph B. Downes, D., Norwich to introduce next week bill extending the terms of all interim appointments, including the judges of 16 minor courts, until July l.
 The terms of the interim appoin- tees ordinarily would expire the sixth Wednesday of the general as- sembly.
 The governor had no comment to make on the Republican proposal to extend the interim terms until July 1, or until duly qualified suc- cessors are appointed.
 The Democratic proposal would extend the terms of Personnel Di- rector William H. Donning, Public Works Commissioner George l. Burke, Highway Commissioenr Will liam J. Cox, Public Utiliteis Com missioner Edwy L. Taylor, and Fi- nance Commissioner Robert H. Weir all interim appointees, until July l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

cluded: Misses Paulette Hebert, Ter esq Dorval, Rita Langlais, Germaine Thibodeau, Terese Cordeau and Con- stance Proulx.
 The bearers were: Alfred and Paul Pelletier and Harvey Pelletier Jr., Maurice, Wilbrod and Leonel Riberdy.
 Burial was in family plot in Call vary cemetery with committal Serv- ices by Father Laurion and Father Mathieu.
 Funeral services for Miss Wilhel- nina A. Baldwin, who died Tues day in Boston, took place this morn ing at II o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson. rector of Trinity Episcopal church, oflciating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Antonio Cireli of 54 French street was held this morn- ing at 8:30 o'clock from the La Porta funeral home, 67 Holmes ave nue, to the Church of Our Lady oi Lourdes. Monsignor Valdambrini celebrated the solemn high requiem Mass at o'clock, assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell as deacon, and Rev Rocco Nadile as sub-deacon.
 A special musical program was randered by Gaetano Giaguintto organist. with Mrs. Anthony Pe- trillo singing the Mass: and solos by Mrs. James Morrone, who sang Pie Jesu''; and Joseph Lezotte "Farewell".
 The bearers were: Michael Ma nele, Giuseppe Petraria, Michele Pe- traria, Giuseppe Petraria, Antonio Ciccorelli, Domenic Guerrero.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with conmittal services by Rev. Ed ward Farrell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved brother, Michael A. 9owen,
 Signed:
 JOSEPH BOWEN,
 MRS. JAMES J. GORMAN,
 MRS. MICHAEL MULCAHY,
 MRS. MARGARET CROWLEY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
OLDEST YALE GRAD DIES

Cornwall, Conn. Jan. IT - U.P) Yale University's oldest graduate, Edward c. Starr, 97. died last night. He celebrated his 97th birthday an- niversary four days ago.
 Starr entered Yale during the Civil War and was graduated in 1866. Then he went to Yale Theo- logical Seminary. He was ordained at Waseca, Minn., in 1871. Funeral services will be held Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
NEW FIRE PUMPS
 WILL BE TESTED

Boston, Jan. IT - (U.P.) - Three types of light mobile fire-pumps de- veloped in London for fighting in- cendiary bomb fires will be tested by firemen next week for possible de- fense emergency use by the Boston Fire Department,
 City and state officials and fire commissioners from neighboring cities will attend the first demon stration of this type of fire fighting equipment in the United States. More than 5000 pumps of this type have been produced for the Lon- don Fire Department and are credited with playing an important part in saving the city from des- truction by bomb fires.
 German machinery will be used in reconstructing Rumanian high xRyoryc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
OBITUARY


 93, of 137 Frost Road, died Wednes- day morning at private hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida. He suf- fered a slight stroke Sunday morn ing at tue Maryland Hotel where he was registered for the winter months.
 Born in Baptistown, Hunterdon- County, New Jersey, on February 21, 1847, MT. Opdycke was educated in the small schools of the district and attended Mfllersville Normal School. He became a teacher in the H,mterdon County schools and principal of the Riverside School. From there he went to West New York, N. J., in 1887 to teach and be principal.
 Retiring from this profession MT. Opdyke entered the business world as treasurer of the Union Granite Company of Union City, New Jersey, retaining this position until 20 years ago. Upon the death of his wife, the former Anna Hall of Burling- ton County, he came to live with his daughter, Mrs. A. F. Meyerhans of this city.
 MT. Opdycke was treasurer of the Dutch Reformed Church in Guttenbrg, N. J., for 8 number of years; was member of the Sons of the American Revolution; and honorary president of the Checker Club of Daytona Beach, having competed in several tournaments there.
 Besides Mrs. Meyerhans of Frost Road, his survivors include: three grandchildren, Robert H. Meyerhans of West Caldwell, N. J., Stuart Meyerhans of Weehawken, N. J., and Mrs. George L. Thomas of Cheshire and two great-grand- children. Betty Kay and Robert w. Meyerhans of West Caldwell, N. J.
 The funeral will be held in West New York, N. J., burial at the con- venience of the family.
 DRAKE-Mrs. Helen Buell. Drake, wife of Floyd Richard Drake, of g Elk avenue, died this morning at the Waterbury hospital after a brief ill., ness. Born in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Lorena Mill Ter Buell. and the late George Buell. of Indiana.
 Mrs. Drake was member of St. Johns Episcopal church, of the Am- aranth lodge of the Order of Eastern Star, and the Grotto auxiliary. Her survivors include her mother, living in Indiana, and her husband. The body has been removed to the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
 THOMPSON = Mrs. Catherine Sheridan Thompson, widow of Thomas Thompson, of 19 Green mount Terrace, died this morning at St. Mary's hospital after brief illness. A native of this city, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bridget (Smith) Sheridan.
 Mrs. Thompson spent her entire life in the Brooklyn section, where she was devout communicant of St. Patrick's church. She was a member of the Cleaners society of St. Patrick's and of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
 Her survivors include: two daugh- ters, Mrs. Patrick J. Cronan, Mrs. Frank Hardy; one son, Francis Thompson; and three grandchil- dren, Patricia Cronan, Edward and Irene Marie Hardy.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, at 8:15 o'clock on Mor- day morning, to St. Patrick's church where a solemn high re- quiem Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock.
 Burial will be in new St. Joseph'S cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock on Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

Miss Helen Haugh, Crosby high school teacher, will speak on De 2ense" at the meeting of the Sec- ond Congregational Pilgrim Fel- lowship Sunday evening in the chapel at o'clock.
 Arthur L. Purinton of the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. will speak on Gan Christianity Save Civilization?" at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors. es- pecially the Tool & Machine Room, No. l and Hoffman Test Room of Scovill Mfg. Co.,; Aviglianese Society, Women's Auxiliary and the League of the Sacred Heart of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Domenica Marie Pace.
 THE PACE FAMILY,
 MRS. ROCCO PAGANO,
 MRS. JOSEPH PAGANO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
IRISH WOMEN PLAN
 SUPPER TUESDAY

The Irish American auxiliary will hold its January supper meeting next Tuesday night at Harmon's restaurant, Baldwin street. Mrs. Be- linda M. Tracy will preside.
 Each menoer of the auxiliary Is invited to bring a guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
State Labor Board

Hartford, Conn. Jan. l7-(UP)- Gov. Hurley said today he would "soon" ask the legislature to create a state labor relations board, com- posed Of three members represent ing labor. industry and the public, to referee labor-industry differ ences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

Senator Michael V. BlanSfield, one of Comecticut's eight presi- dentiaI electors, will leave with a large group of state Democrats from New Haven tomorrow to at- tend the inauguration of Presi- dent Roosevelt at Washington Monday. MT. BIansfield will trav- eI in Gov. Robert A. Hurley'S pri- Yate coach.
 se While in Washington, the local Senator will attend 8 reception at the White House, a luncheon giv- en by Connecticut's Congressional delegation and other social affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

Used cars are being sold in Eng land at more than they cost when new.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

Boston, Jan. IT = (UP) - The Weather Bureaus New England forecast for the five-day period be- ginning at 7:30 tonight:
 The temperature during the next five days will average four to six degrees below normal in Southern New England and near normal in northern New England. Normal at Boston and New Haven is 28. Nan tucket 31, Portland, Me-, 32, Concord. N. H., 21, Burlington, Vt, IS, and Passport, Me-, 20.
 Temperatures will be generally above normal at the beginning of the period, but colder weather will result in normal or slightly below normal temperatures by Sunday night in southern New England. spreading northward and lowering the temperatures to normal in northern New England by Monday, and continuing for the remainder of the period.
 Precipitation will average between four and seven tenths of an inch in New England, occurring tonight in southern New England as rain or rain and sleet and tonight, tomorrow and Sunday in northern New Eng land as sleet and snow; generally fair weather thereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

DRAKE-In this city, Jan. IT, 1941. Mrs. Helen Buell. Drake of 23 Elk Ave. Funeral arrangements incom- pIete, from Alderson funeral home, 70 Central Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT - C10ady with rain and sIeet tonight. Saturday mostly cloudy and slightly colder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-17

Boston, Jan. 17-tUP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Cloudy with rain or rain and sleet tonight. Saturday mostly cloudy, slightly colder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
STATE

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello continue to WOW" audiences at Warmers State theater where their latest laugh riot Keep Em Flying" IS currently in the second day of It's three-day hold-over engagement. Its the biggest laugh hit of the year, folks, so be sure to see 1t be- fore the closing performances to. morrow evening. South of Tahiti" with Brian Donlevy Is the second hit of the show.
 The infectious swing to comedy ln full cry Of the film industry and critically in demand by theater audiences has caught up with Charles Boyer and Margaret Sulla- van, according to reports.
 From Universal studios, hotspot ln the hilArity sector and site of the hysterical antics of such out standing clowns as Abbott and Cos- tello, olsen and Johnson and others comes Appointment for Love" opening Wednesday ct the State with Boyer and Miss Sullavan as It's co-stars.
 Boyer and Miss sullavan. hereto fore, noted as two Of the foremost opponents of screen pathoS in the form os highly romantic and emo- tional drama. turn in marvellous performances in this racy, sparkling emodern comedy-dras1ia. The play is a fortnight. though sometimes so- phisticated, appeal to the rladbilities CT audiences wanting release from Grnb daily headlines.