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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

George W. Haynor, president of the Waterbury Public Speaking Club has appointed the following com- mittee to take charge of the an- nual card party of the club at Gen. tral Y. M. c. A., on March 20: Mary L. Martin, chairman, Mary Sheehan Anna Skehan, Mrs. Julia Mcdonald, Theodore P. Breithaupt, Helen Bartsch, John J. Brady, Henry J. Fiege, Elizabeth Hickey, Elizabeth w. Minor.
 'The Worlds Largest Electrical Workshop" will be shown in motion pictures in the Central YMCA Lob- by, Friday, March IA, at 8 p. m. Other lobby programs coming up are: tonight, E. Christy Erk, answer ing question on This War" Gen. tral YMCA lobby at o'clock; spe- cial F. B. I. agent, J. J. Mcclure of New Haven, speaking on problems of National Defense" Central Y. M. c. A. Lobby next Monday, 8 p. m. All Y members are invited.
 William B. Mckenzie, vice-pres- ident of the Industrial Foremen's Club, has been nominated for mem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
ASH WEDNESDAY, OBSERVED HERE.
Church Services Usher in Observance of Lenten
 Season; Ashes Given

Ash Wednesday was generally ob- served yesterday in the Catholic and Protestant churches of the city. This day usfers in the penitential season that leads to the most toy- olls feast of the year, Easter. Cath olic churches of the city yesterday conducted the ceremony of the blessing and distribution of ashes. This ceremony was held following morning masses, in the afternoon and again in the evening The eve ming devotionS also included the recitation of the rosary and Bene- diction of the Blessed Sacrament.
 Ashes were also distributed in many Protestant churches includ- ing St. Johns Episcopal, Trinity Episcopal, and others.
 Lenten programs will follow schedules as outlined by pastors of each particular church. Lenten reg tllations for Catholics were read and 1nculcated in letter from the bis hop, Most Rev. Maurice F. Mo- Auliffe, at the various churches in the city last Sunday. The theme for many Lenten sermons for the Len- ten season will deal with salvation and world peace through the cross. The custom of daily mass was urged on all the faithful more particular ly this year. Churches of all de- nominations stressed the full ob- servance of the Lenten season, and continued prayers for peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
(special To The Democrat)

Washington, D. C.. Feb. 27-Cath- olic and no-Catholic lawyers and law students are participating in Religious Round Table conferences each Sunday morning in McMahon Hall, at the Catholic University of America. Under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Robert J. White, Dean of the University's School of Law, the Round Table conferences opened last Sunday morning and will con- tinue each Sunday through April 9th.
 Concurrently there will be an ad- vanced course in religious education and a conference designed for new corners; the subjects being in charge of leaders in the field of Catholic thought. The aim is to make the conference informal. There will be no recitations or examination, but members will be expected to read the essential literature specified in the outline of the course before each meeting.
 Special Mass
 Not part of the program but ar- ranged for the convenience of those desiring to attend will be a low Mass offered at 10:45 each Sunday morn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
KOMOROSKI GIVEN
 TKOMASTON BREAK
Half Oi SlOO Fine Reunited for Bristol Driver; Agnes
 Reynolds Missing

Thomaston, Feb. T - Pleading guilty to operating car while his license was under suspension Walter Komo.oski, 24 of 323 South street, Bristol, was fined $100 by trial jus tice Ralph H. North in court here last night. On the recommendation of the prosecuting grand juror, Wil- liam E. Bumstead, $50 of the fine was remitted. The accused was al- so fined $10 on charge of viola tion of the rules of the road and assessed the costs of court amount ing to $.
 The Bristol man was arrested by Officer James P. Ryan following an accident about g p. m. Sept. 21 on the Waterbury road in the vicinity of the old trolley bridge, in which a car driven by him was alleged to have struck and injured Miss Agnes Reynolds of Waterbury.
 The woman according to the testi- fnony of officer Ryan was standing beside her car which had previously been involved in an accident with another driven by John c. HerbSt. The officer described himself as having been directing traffic at the scene of the Herbst- Reynolds acci- dent when the car. driven by the &C., cused. and approaching from & northerly direction. crashed into the rear of the Reynolds machine The latter machine bumped Into the rear of the police car which was parked just ahead The officer testified that he was forced to jump from the path of the oncoming machine to cave himself and that tn the coll. sion the Reynolds woman was in. jured
 At the opening of the court Ses. sion Sidney Cantor. attorney for Miss Reynolds, requested further continuance os tho case. stating that hlS client was not yet sufficiently recovered from her injuries to ap. pear ir court,
 The request waN refused by the court on the grounds that tho ease had already bcofl continued fiimer. oIis times in accordance with the wishes of the attorney. it was also pointed out that the presence in court pf MiB Reynoldg would not be liecAegafy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

MOCOI EaCTOkIIldI E1SIdu GIlJSISu & plea of not guilty to the, charge preferred by Earl Macdonald of 4S7 willow street, an automobile sales man. Macdonald testified at the board hearing that he gave $5 bill to Officer Phelan to fix a speeding charge.
 The verdict was reached after a trial which lasted almost three hours during which Attorneys Dem his J. Slavin and James D. Slavin, counsel for the accused. attacked the credibility of Mcdonald. in which previous convictions were cited and character witnesses heard as to the reliability of Macdonald.
 Office Crowded
 The hearing was held in the mayors office into which crowded witnesses, police and city officials. Patrolman Phelan entered his plea in his uniform before the board. He said that he was appointed as a strpernumerary officer 20 years ago, and that he was never arraigned on a formal charge during the years in the department on improper con- duct.
 According to Macdonald, who has been living on Willow street for six months, but whose home is in Shel- ton, said that Officer Phelan stopped him on February II early in the morning while he was on his way to work in New Haven. Mac Donald testified that Officer Phelan said that he was speeding and was doing 62 miles an hour, which he denied at the board meeting. He said he watched the speedometer, which registered between 40 and 45 miles an hour.
 Macdonald said that after the of- ficer made out ticket, and when he had pleaded for break, saying he was married and was only work ing a few weeks with the automobile concern in New Haven, the arrest would have meant his job and the loss of his license.
 Motor Patrolman Phelan cau- toned him against speeding and said he was holding the ticket until Saturtlay, after Macdonald said that the officer told him, Could you suggest what a break would be worth to you"
 Macdonald said that an appoint ment was made for Saturday at the intersection of South Main and Baldwin streets, February 15, at 10:15 o'clock.
 "A ShakedOwn"
 Mcdonald testified that he then drov9 to the Beacon Falls barracks where he told Lieutenant William SchatHnan, who is in charge, that he thought 1t was "shakedown".
 On Saturday morning, serial num- bers of bills in MacDonald's pocket were taken, and he kept the appoint ment.
 Officer Phelan denied that he had an appointment with Mcdonald. but that on Saturday, the man drove up to him, whom he did not recognize at first until he reminded him who he was, and wanted to do something
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

for him. Officer Phelan said that he had forgotten about the incident and then reached up and took the ticket from the sun visors in the car and tore 1t up in front of Mac Donald and threw it out into the street, after warning him to observe the speed limit.
 Then Officer Phelan said he drove away to the call box on Baldwin street to ring in, when Mcdonald again appeared behind his car and insisted that he wanted to offer something; after Phelan asked him What do you want2". Macdonald again said, Cant I do something for you?" Twill you suggest pres- ent?"
 Phelan testified that he answered, There's nothing you can do for me" ;"
 At that moment a message came over the police radio in the patrol car, and as Officer Phelan moved closer to hear 1t, Macdonald slipped something wrapped up into his hand. As he turned around, Macdonald sped away in his car.
 Mcdonald Unreliable
 Witnesses who appeared at the board last night and testified that the veracity and truthfulness of Macdonald was very poor, and when questioned by Defense Attorney Dennis Slavin if they would believe Macdonald under oath, they replied in the negative.
 The witnesses were William S. Donovan, chief of the police of Shelton, George Knorr of Shelton, an automobile dealer, Arthur Meyer holz of Derby, a restaurant pro- prietor, and Abraham Goldberg, an automobile salesman of Waterbury.
 Attorney Slavin cited the record of Mcdonald. who admitted only two convictions, and later acknow- ledged another.
 Macdonald was arrested and con- victed for moral turpitude in Shel- ton and served II months in the state reformatory for the crime, At- torney Slavin drew from Macdonald. Mcdonald admitted that he was arrested in New Haven on charge of perjury for which he received a suspended conviction of three months and was placed on proba- tion.
 Attorney Slavin drew from Mac Donald of another arrest in Thom- aston on a charge of fraud. The defense attorney attempted to tn- troduce as evidence another arrest on non-support charge. Attorney Slavin tried to have the details of a maternity case recorded at the Griffin Hospital in Derby tntro- duced. but this statement was ob- jected to by Chairman William Verriker, as not relevant to the charge against Phelan.
 In summing up the case, MT. Sla- win stated that the charge against his client resolved itself as to the veracity of the policeman against that of Mcdonald.
 Reviews Record
 He termed Macdonald as sneaky, treacherous, lying person, in agree ment with his reputation as shown by the court records and testimony of the character witnesses at the hear ing.
 MT. Slavin moved for a dismissal, and said, are you prepared to throw Officer Phelan to the wolves to be devoured on the evidence of Mac Donald.
 The police board arrived at its decision after Al minutes of deliber- ation.
 Officer Phelan thanked the com- missioners for their consideration and the chance to make good in the filtllre
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

bership on the State Y1ECA xnduh- trial Council. He replaces Herman Rooster, executive vice-presidant og the Bristol Company, who has xg~ signed due to pressure Of work Other Waterbury men on tl11 Council are Leon H. French, vice president of the French Small Tub Division of the American Bras Company, and c. Arthur DuB0ls executive secretary of the Gcov1n Manufacturing Company training committee. A meeting of the State Council will be held in New Haven tonight.
 Chairman Robert E. PIatt has called meeting of the Educational and Industrial Division Committee to be held in the Y cafeteria Mon- day noon, March 10. Business to come up for consideration includes: Reports on unit courses, Mattatuck Technical Institute, Industrial Fore mems Club, Waterbury Public Speaking Club, Waterbury Com munity Forum, Lobby Forums, Vo- cational and educational counselling and other phases of the work of the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Religious Discussions
 ForLawyers, Students
Round Table Conference at Catholic University for
 Catholics, NOn-CathOlics Proving Popular

March 16: "The Church, Her Mis- sion and Authority" Rev. Francis J. Connell, STD; Sunday, March 23: "The Theology of the Sacra- ments," Very Rev. Edward G. Fftz- gerald, OF. SYM; Sunday, March 30: Unity, the Cost of Survival" |" Rev. John F. Cronin. S.S., Ph.D.; Sunday. April, G.: "The Christians Victory" Rev. George Johnson, Ph.D., LID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
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 ing at the Blessed Sacrament Altar in the National Shrine of the Im- maculate Conception on the campus.
 Father White has organized the series in conjunction with the De- partment of Religious Education, to meet a request of law students and lawyers desirous of adjusting or re- adjusting their studies or practices in accordance with Christian ideas and ideals. The program consists of presentation of the subject from l1:30 to 12:15 o'clock, followed by a half hour of questions and open dis cussion.
 The Rt. Rev. Msgr. William L. Newton, s. s. D., secretary of the Board of Revisors of the Catholic English Bible, initiated the advanc- ed course last Sunday on the sub- ject of God Sends A Message to Man." The Rev. Dr. John J. Rol- biecki, professor of Philosophy of the University. opened the beginners round table with talk on God, the Ultimate Reality"
 The subjects remaining in the advanced Round Table follow: Sum- day, February 23: "The Message God Sent the Chosen People," Rt. Rev. Msgr. William L. Newton, S. s. D.; Sunday. March 9: "The Gospels: a general and particular treatment" Rev. John r. McCon- nell, M. M., 8. s. L.; Sunday. March 9: "The Authority Of the Gospels" Rev. John F. Mcconnell. N. M., 6. s. L.; Sunday. March ie: "The Life of st. Paul." Rev. Paul Hanly Ftirs fey. Ph. D.; Sunday, March 23: "The Social Thought Of st. Paul." Rev. Paul Hanly rlrfey. Ph. D.: sunday. March 90: "The Liturgy ol the Church., Rev. Walter J. schmity, s.s., AM: Sunday. April (; "The Eucharlstic Sacrifice" Rev. F powd, s. T, D.
 List og BubjeclA
 The subjects and speakers ln the beginners Round Table follow; Sun. day. February 23; "The Meaning oi LiGc", ReY. Edwa.g r. Dowd. STD, sunday, March q; "dod's Claim On Me-" Rev. Joseph r. Fent0n. D.T.p.i Sunday, March Q, "Jealls Christ, the Light Of the World" Rev. John D. Tennelly, B.B., sS,, B'TD.i sunday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

The regular series of Lenten organ recitalS at St. Johns church will be given on Friday moons at 1925 to 12:55 p. m. by Miles PA. Martin and will have assisting artists, these recitals are devotional i'm character which is the theme in Lent. This Friday noon the program will be: Chaconne in B Minor ...... Miles Martin Choral Bach Blessed Jesu, at Thy word
 We are gathered all to hear
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 Vivace (Le CoucOu) ............
 ..............C Claude dAquin
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 AdagiO Sonta I ... MendelssOhn SOIo-"O God Have Mercy" =.
 ........ ...... MendelssOhn
 MT. Josiah Evans COrtege and Litany ....... Dupre
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

There were 31,oo9,87O regis tered motor vehicles, public, pri- vate, and commercial registered in 1899. Of this number, 26,142,- IA were passenger motor ve- hicles including taxicabS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Accused Patrolman
 Suspended For Year
Chief Witness Against Officer Thomas J. PheIan Is
 Scored By Counsel as Untruthfm

Motor PatroIman Thomas J. Phelan, member of the Police Department since January 1927 found guilty of conduct unecomng officer by the Board of Police Commissioners yesterday afternoon and suspended from
 duty for year The verdict of guilt unanimous and another vote taken for the penalty Two commissioners voted for dismissal and three for suspension which became cffe va irnrne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
BOWLER, s4, GOING STRONG

Lawrence, Mass.-(UP)-Though Tristram w. Coburn is 94 years old, he still is an active bowler in the Masonic bowling league and often plays a game of indoor baseball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-22
FULL LHONORS FOR
 LATE PATROLMAN
Traffic Officer Palmatier Killed While on Duty to
 Be Buried Tomorrow

Full departmental honors will be accorded Traffic Officer John Pal matter, who was killed Sunday night while directing trafflc on West Main and Judd streets. His fellow officers will attend the funeral serv- ices to be conducted tomorrow at l0:30 a. m. from the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Dr. John c. Walker will offl- ciate and burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Coroner William B. Hennessy who completed the inquest into the au- tUmobile fatality yesterday noon, re- leased the driver of the car, Maurice 0. Griffin, 30, of IA Middle street, under bonds of $1,000. Ten witnesses were questioned at the poe lice station yesterday and the cor oner said he would issue a finding in few days.
 The board of works voted the lat ter part of May to install a system of illumination similar to the light ing system which runs from the Soldiers monument to West Main and Willow streets to continue from there to Watertown avenue, thus a11ording better illumination to the area where the officer was killed and where two other pedestrians met death this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-22
Realtors United In Opposing Rent Raises
Increases Watched in Defense Areas; National AssO- citation President Urges Flow of Housing Essentials

their building programs accurately for defense needs. The associa- ton and the Home Builders In- stitute of America, its professional branch, made the initial suggestion for special FILA mortgage insurance for defense housing (provided in the new Title VI of the FILA Act) and urge its application to further areas as needed. The measure makes possible private production of rental housing as well as of no down payment privately owned dwellings, They strongly advocated the recent widening by Congress of Title I loans both for low-cost new dwellings and for rehabilitation of existing dwellings for defense work CTS. Both measures are. speeding private dwelling construction in de- fense areas.
 'In the last war emergency prac- tically all house building was stopped entirely" President Kniskern says.
 'In the present emergency we are proceeding much more intelligently, and in the lS9 defense areas house building Is being stepped up until now home construction for the first time Is going on at rate exceed ing the average of the big years from 1926 to 1929. The rate of private home construction through private capital according to official figures is now running about a per cent ahead of the same period last year, and 1t is taking place al- most entirely in the defense indus try areas"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-22
PRIESTS MOTHER
 DIED YESTERDAY
Solemn Funeral Rites Ar- ranged for Mrs. Mary
 Jane Cunningham

Mrs Mary Jane Cunningham, wife of James E. Cunningham of 4e South View street died yesterday at her home following Q short ill- ness. A native of Danbury, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Donnelly) Lynch.
 Mrs. Cunningham came, to this city 23 years ago. She was a resi- dent of the Washington Hill sec- tion, where she was devout corn- municant of St. Francis Xavier church.
 Mrs. Cunningham leaves besides her husband, two sons, Rev. James c. Cunningham, c. s. P, the noted "trailer priest" who is now @, navy chaplain stationed at the U. s. na- val base ih the Canal Zone, and William J Cunningham of Water bury; a sister, Sister Helena of St. Josepli's Order at Englewood, N. J., a brother, William Lynch of Dan- bury and two grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at S:15 o'clock from the home, 48 South View street, to St. Francis Xavier church, where a solemn high Mass will be celeA brated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Peters cemetery, Danhury. Friends may call at the home after { o'clock this afternoon and tomorrow after noon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-22
STATE RUSSIAN
 DAY ARRANGED
Mayor SpeIlacy of Hart ford, Ivor Sikorsky to Be
 Guests of Honor

Waterbury is expected to send a gcpd-sixed delegation to the State Russian Day, scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 10, ct Arbeiter Liedertafel Park, East Hartford. The Hartford Russian Orthodox parish will act as host for the ccca- sion.
 There are eleven other parishes throughout the state and all will be well represented at the gathering. waterbury is included among the eleven. others include Meriden, New Brltain, TeTryville, Ansonia, New Haven, Bridgeport, Norwich, Stasfl- ford and Danhury.
 The program begins at Q a. m. with a pontiflcal Mass in All Saints Rus sian Orthodox Church, the celebraH1t to be Most Rev. Makarius, bishop of Brooklyn, ". Y. Archdeacon vsev- olod of New York will also assist at the Mass.
 Ceremonies at the park are sched- uled to start at noon with Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy and Asst. U. S. District Attorney Joseph P. Cooney listed among the speakers.
 A dinner will be held at the Hotel Bond at 1 p. m. for honor guests, among whom will be Ivor Sikorsky, distinguished airplane designer, and the former Countess Alexandra Tol- gtOy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-22
FUNERALS

The funeral of 0. Lester Jones will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Anderson fun eral home, 70 Central avenue. The burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to s and 2 to 9 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Giuseppe Ru- bino will be held tomorrow morning at 8:l6 from the Gagnon funeral home, 185 South Elm street to Our Lady of Lourdes church at g o. clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The miiitay funeral of John Byrres will be held ct 8:15 o'clock Thursday morning from his home, 159 Pembroke avenue, Waterville, under the direction of Casper Da- wis post, American Legion. "A sol- emn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock at St. Mi chaelS church, Waterville.
 Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 4 o'clock this afternoon and tomorrow af- ternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Domenic Becce was held this morning at c:15 o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 0Sz Bank street to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car mel at 9 o'clock. Rev. Dennis Biar- eli celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Patrick Flynn as deacon, and Rev. Albert Callahan as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included Armand Sticco, Donlenic Pacjalucci, Francis Alfano, John DeSantis, Joseph 5al- cito and Peter Quatrocchio.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Biareili.
 The funeral of Mrs. Augusta H. Snow was held this afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock at her home. 253 Wood tlc road. Rev. Samuel 4. Budde offlclated. Burial was in Wcodtic cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth AAal0ney was held at 0:lB o'clock this morning from the Azulyllle Eu- neral Home, 270 West Main stTeet t0 the Church of the Immaculate Conception at o:1s o'clock, where . reonieIn Mas was celehEated by Father EpoAnik.
 Tho bearers included George Mugs piay, Patrick Lyons, Frank Smith end George Smith.
 Burial wa@ in old @k. A0sephaS cemetery with services bg wntnty