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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
TORRlNGTON Correspondent: John Carr Phone T0rrington 6445
INSPECTION LANE
 EXTENSION GIVEN
Tests May Continue for Several More Days Here
 Due to Storm

Torrington, Jan. 14.-The state motor vehicle inspection lane on Joyce street, scheduled to close at 5 o'cl .: this afternoon, may be ex- tendeu a day or two. The local lane was to close not later than Decem- Der 3lst, but bad weather gave the motorists two weeks extension.
 Principal Speaks To Club
 Frank M. Jeffrey, former prin- cipal of Torrington high school, will be the guest speaker. Monday of the Torrington Business and Pro- fessional Woman's club. MT. Jeff rey's talk will be titled, "A History of Torrington Schools" Mondays meeting will begin at 2:30 '. m., and will be under direction of the Current Event" group Of the club. Hospital Auxiliary Meets
 The Ladies' auxiliary of the Char lotte Hungerford hospital will hold their regular monthly meetins, in the Memorial building at 2:3O O. clock.
 Public Dump Requested
 The present site of the public dumps was ideal for residents of Torrington, but of late years the residential section has spread south ward. The residents of that section have filed a complaint with the city council requesting that they do away with either the foul smell reaching their homes or do away with the dump itself. If the latter course is taken a new site for the dump must be found. 27 TorringtOn Boys Taken into eco A group of local young men, 27 in number, are headed for Fort Devens, Mass, where they will spend the weekend before they journey to Colorado. where they will be assign ed to eco camps in Littleton, Colo.
 The group was taken to Hartford and examined by governmental doc tors and passed with perfect records. This group was only a short z 'le ago going around the streets look ing for work. Now they will get a taste of life as the army has it and will be disciplined by regular army officers but not as severely as reg ular army enrollees. Each of the group will be given a chance to find his vocation whatever line 1t may be in. The eco enrollee, unlike the army enlistee, can quit any time he desires, or if he wishes to, can go AWOL and not be pursued or bothered in any way as would bf the case in the regular army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
To Sneak in Plymouth

Mrs. Elizabeth Green will be speaker at the January 20th meet- ing of the Abi Humiston chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, at the home of Mrs. '. F. Beardsley of West Main street, Ply- mouth. r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Alexander Gregorek post, Vet erans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a dance in the Sons of Union Vet erans' rooms as presidents firth day party gesture'on Saturday night, Jan. 28. The girls fife, drum and bugle corps and the auxiliary will lend their cooperation. Tickets may be secured from a committee com prised of Jerry Rossignol, Andrew Sorensen, James Hearn, Joseph Howard, Arthur Lord, Patrick Ryan, Guy Delemeter, Peter Rein and Els worth Gilbert.
 Card Party Tonight
 The regular weekly card party of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held tonight in the post rooms. The Herman sisters will sponsor pinochle party in Deutches Haus this evening.
 William Aschof of South Main street was called to New York by the death Thursday of his sister, Mrs. William Neville. Mrs. Neville, who frequently visited at her broth CTS home had many acquaintances here.
 Capt. and Mrs. Charles Nash of Elm street are spending two weeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
To PIav in CIastonburv;,

The St. Mary's Ukranian team will journey to Glastonbury tonight to meet the Glastonbury Ukrs.nian team in State Ukranian league contest. A number of fans are plan-. ming to accompany the team. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Meeting Planned

A meeting of the Workers Pro- tective association of the Eagle lock company will be held in the town hall Monday night with several inn portant matters to be brought up for discussion. &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Meeting Today

A meeting of the Sport club of the Prospect street school will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the town hall, with dancing to be erl- joyed, after the business meeting. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Secretary.
 The appointment of two consul tors will be made in the near fu- ture by the newly elected officers. The present incumbents to those offices are Thomas F. Riley and Jo- seph J. Barry. Preliminary plans are now being made for a joint in stallation of the newly elected which will be held Feb. 16.
 During the course of the eve- ming, with President Walter s. Mo- Gowan presiding, a report was read on the minutes and progress of the Catholic Action Committee. Harold J. Healy, chairman made the report claiming an active mem- bership of IA, meeting weekly in the club room with discussions on the Reconstruction of the Social Order" based on principles as set forth in the Papal EncyclicalS. The report concluded that There is no solution of the material problems of the world apart from a conSid- eration of religious values"
 Father Disco, chaplain of the so- ciety, concluded the evening with a few remarks and a rising vote of thanks was given to the local Branch of the Catholic Council of Women, the American Legion, Civic Union, and Jimmie Fitzgerald for their courteSies on the occasion of the recent Communion breakfast.
 Watertown Checker addicts will meet at the Civic Union Club room Monday evening at o'clock to crown Watertown's first official checker champion and pave the way for checker matches during the winter. During the evening Mar tin O'Brien, Waterbury's King of the checkerboard will display his checker knowledge by giving a checker exhibition in which he will play IS to 20 games simultaneously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Russian New Years

Today is being observed as New Years day by the Russian popula- ton. of this town. Several events have been planned during the day and evening while New Years serv- ices in both St. Cyril and Methodius Russian Orthodox church and st. Michaels Greek Catholic church this morning were largely attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Spective colleges. These students will also speak at 9:30 a. m. in the Sunday school, and again at 4 p m. in the church rooms at a meeting for the young people of the church.
 Approximately one hundred per- sons attended the chicken supper which was served in the dining rooms of the Congregational church, Thursday evening at 6:S0 o'clock. Members of the Ladies Afternoon Pinochle Club cooked and served the supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Thomaston high boys team de- feated Watertown high by a 39-29 score in the local school gym last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
LlTCHFIELD Correspondent: Nellie $. Fair grieve. Phone 513
BERTHA OVIATT GIVEN DIVORCE
New Milford Woman Sues for DesertiOn in UnCOn=
 tested Action

Iitchfield. Jan. 14-Bertha M Oviatt, of New Milford. was grant, ed a divorce from Howard Oviatt formerly of that town, at short calendar session of the superior court held Friday morning. Judge Arthur F. ELS presided. The plain- tiff was also given custody of the couples daughter. The plea was desertion and the case was uncon- tested.
 The funeral of George w. Hard, of Bantam, oldest member of St. Paul's Lodge of Masons, Litchfield, was held in St. Pauls Episcopal church, Bantam, Friday afternoon. The service was conducted by the rector, Rev. Waldo Manley, and by members of St. Paul's Lodge, led by w. G. Granniss, past grand mas ter, Grand Lodge of Connecticut. Burial was in the Bantam ceme- tery.
 Novel Program
 A program, Either Waves" pre- sented in broadcast form, was giv- en at the meeting of Litchfield grange Thursday night. The cast was as follows: Uncle Ezra, Joseph Coffill; Cecelia, Mildred Coffill; Uncle Billy, William Edwards; Aunt Grace, Grace Edwards; Tommy, the Tooter, Irving Webster; Tooter's accompanist, Bessie Dickinson. The program follows: Paper on Past, Present and Future of Radio" Will liam Edwards; saxaphone solo, Irving Webster; Helpful Hints" :" Grace Edwards; readings, Mildred Coffill, chorus, everyone. Thoughts for the new year were given by the Worthy State Master, Edgar L.. Tucker; Pomona Master Sherman K. Ives and incoming Master, George c. Dudley. Visitors were present from Plymouth, Hope, Bea- con and Eastbrook, Maine granges. Oscar Anderson was named assist ant scoutmaster of the grange troop Boy Scouts.
 Miss Mary Kirwin, of East street, has returned from visit with rel ativeS in Bridgeport. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Of local interest is the announce ment of the birth of son Thurs day to MT and Mrs. Victor Talley of Torrington, at the Hartford hos pital. Mrs. Talley is the former Olive Farquahar of this town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
OAKVlLlE
 Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin 1877 Watertown Avenue
SOUTH STUDENTS
 STAGE ASSEMBLY
Play Features Program; Rector's Aid Society
 Enjoys Luncheon

Oakville, January IA. - The assembly program at South school yesterday was as follows: Grade 9th, Sevia c. Nilsson, teacher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

December ... Lucille VanWagner Nine Hours tpupils of Grade IV)
 Charlotte Andrews, Ruth La
 Vigne, Rosemary Fillipone, Iris
 Anderson, and Helen Boeridge,
 Rosemary Dubpernell, Roberta
 Dubpernel, Florence Seller,
 Shirley Gros
 Eleventh Hour co. Victor Poplis First Child -. Lucille Stewart Second Child Anthony zappone Santa Claus .. Richard Hanson Old Year ....... John Ramponi Minutes (pupils of Grade D -
 Barbara Laffey, Della Manillo Stage Committee - Avery Lam
 phier, Harry Hassell, John
 Ramponi
 Properties - Lauretta Vadnais,
 Rose Rinaldi, Anna Stance
 Announcer ...... Lorraine Burke Flag Bearer .. Gladys Laneville Curtains-Alvin Kontout, Peter
 Butkevich -.-..
 Sunday Church Services
 At St. Mary Magdalen's church Rev. Thomas McGarry, pastor Masses will be at 7:30, 9 and 10:3o o'clock. There will be 8 9 o'clock mass held in the basement of the church followed by Sunday school. At All Saints church, Rev. Ed ward R. Merrill, rector: Holy com munion at 8 o'clock; church school at 9:30; and morning worship with sermon at Il o'clock.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship society will meet Sunday evening at the church hall at 5:30 o'clock. A supper will be served by Martha Fenn and Muriel Lindsay.
 At 7:30 o'clock, the members will attend the Forum at the Second Congregational church in Water bury.
 At the Union Congregational church, Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor. Church school at 9:30 o'clock; morn ing worship with sermon at 10:45 o'clock. The subject of the sermon will be God Is Holy. The junior message will be Robert E. Lee"
 The Pilgrim Fellowship society will meet at the Church hall at 7:30 o'clock. t Rector's Aid Society
 The Rector's Aid society of the All Saints church met at the home of Mrs. Clifton Ineson of Buckingham street last evening. The regular business meeting was carried out, followed by social hour. Later in the evening, . delicious luncheon was served.
 The members attending were: Mrs. Clifton Ineson, Mrs. Ida Des- chene, Mrs. Silas Hoffman, Mrs William Windebank, Mrs. Fred Dan- ielS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
To PIay in Hartford

The St. Casimir's basketball team will journey to Hartford Suncs-.. to meet the St. Cyril fives of that place in State Polish League games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Funeral of Mir. Jurgaitis

Funeral of MT. Jurgaitis
 The funeral of George Jurgaitis 73, of Scott street, who died We'd nesday, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Henry Brustat pastor of the St. PaurS Evangelical Lutheran church. will officiate Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
 Mrs. Mary Mcdonnell
 Local friends were grieved to hear today of the death recently of Mrs Mary Mcdonnell of Boston, Mass Mrs. Mcdonnell was the mother o1 Justin F. Mcdonnell of Atwood Clifton, N. J., and formerly oi Naugatuck, and the sister of the late Mrs. Margaret Scott who dieG about two weeks ago.
 Plan Hobo Dance
 A hobo dance will be held by tht Millville Library association at the library on January 27. Modern anc square dancing will feature with the guests being attired in seedy at- tire. The committee in charge in- cludes: Grace Woodfield, chairman Marion Jones, Mrs. Paul Passeck Mrs. Sterling Russell, Mrs. Jake Mariana, Harry Sawzuck, Frank An derson and Albert Mai.
 Next Thursday moving pictures will be shown and a lecture given by William Crockett, county agent at a meeting of the All club in the library. A card party was enjoyed last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Entertainment Monday

An entertainment at which Harris Whittemore, Jr., will show moving pictures taken on his trip around the world will feature the meeting Monday night to be held by Centen- nial lodge, Odd Fellows. Members of Columbian Rebekah lodge will be guests.
 Mrs. McKeon Hostess
 Mrs. Patrick F. McKeon of Bar mum court was hostess at a meet ing of the Ten club Thursday night in her home. An enjoyable time was had.
 Going to Florida
 A luncheon and bridge in honor of Miss Jane G. Twitchell was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. John M. Russell of Elmwood street. Miss Twitchell will leave soon to vacation in St. Petersburg, Fla.
 Party Enjoyed
 A birthday party for John Stin- son, son of MT. and Mrs. Harold w. Stinson, of Meadow street, was held at his home recently. Attending were: Betty Nawrath, Elizabeth Lyons, Thelma Anderson, Lois Cooper, Doris Butkus, Betsy Brown, Jean Holmberg, Nancy Anderson, Doris Sengstacken, Nancy Schmuck, Doris Smith, Marjorie Paul.
 Also Skyles Martin, John Lynn, Dean Berry, George ODonnell, Barry Follett, Fred Lawton, Chester Stiber and Robert Cooke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Robert Woods Hurt

Robert Woods, who was injured when struck by car driven by Will liam H. Lyons on the Main street Tuesday night, has been confined to his home the past few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hrbert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 33l
HEALTH SOCIETY
 APPOINTS BAKER
Joseph Feeney Elected Vice=President and Edna
 Hall Secretary

Cheshire, Jan. 14-At the annual meeting of the Public Health asso- citation at the town hall Thursday evening, Fred S. Baker was named president. Following are the other officers who were chosen for the year: First vice president, Joseph E Feeney; second vice president, Mrs George s. Erskine; secretary, Miss Edna P. Hall; treasurer, Mrs. John R. Brubaker; directors, Miss Isabel Bengler, Mrs. Carlton E. ,Borcker Dr. Wilbur J. Moore, Mrs. Royal F Ditmars, Dr. Robert Craig, Dr. Will liam E. Neff, Jr., Mrs. Edwin D Chubb, Mrs. Melville Bennett, Mrs Robert G. Hannegan, Birdsey B Norton, William Patton, Mrs. Ben jamin P Sto.rrs, Mrs. Herman w Toepke, William M. Logan and Luke H. Stapleton.
 There are now more than 400 members of the association reports read at the meeting showed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
In Class Play

In Class Play
 Miss Dorothy Reinhard of West Cheshire will take part in the senior class play of Lewis high school, Bolts and Nuts" in the Holcomb school auditorium next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Last Years Record May Be Broken Here,
 Says Rocco Mariana
Welfare Department Deficit Looms at $l2,OOO-Re- placement of Antiquated Equipment in Schools
 PrOpOsed-Jane Twitchell Going South
CAT TUcK
Correspondent: Wm. ,. Baxter-Phone Naugatuck ss45

property tax due Dec. 31, 1888 and payable this month have been good up to, now, Tax Collector James F. Fitzgerald reports.
 Quite a number have paid thus far. It is expected most of the tax will be collected by the end of the month. This is a five-mill tax and residents of the outside tax dis trict do not have to pay it.
 After the end of January, interest charges will be added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Patrons of Paramount theater were requested to leave the audi torium early Thursday evening when a chimney fire ragged in t' 2 town hall building. Chemicals were used by the fire department to ex- tinguish the fire which caused little damage. ,..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Winners in the Christmas door, way contest and door contests were given awards at the meeting of the garden department of the Nauga- tuck Woman's club yesterday after noon. Mrs. George A. Barwick pre- sented the awards to the following: Mrs. Norman Wood, Mrs. Seymour Squires, Mrs. Philip E. Rice, Mrs. John H. Schmuck, Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. John M. Sutherland, Mrs. Samuel Bristol, Mrs. Earl Bar mum, Mrs. Lottie Williams and Mrs. Lewis A. Dibble.
 A nominating committee was ap- pointed and will offer new group of officers, the election to be held April 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Much Snow Here
 Street department employees were busy all through the night clear ing snow from the main streets to- day. Snow was still falling heavily at g a. m. today although it had stopped for a short time early this morning.
 The department workers were out all night and kept the streets cleared. They started in before p. m. yesterday and were on the job all the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Two Delegates

Two Delegates The meeting of the presidents council of the Connecticut Fedora tion of Women's clubs in Hartford on Tuesday was attended by Mrs Harold Crumrine and Mrs. Benja- min P. Storrs.
 There will be a meeting of the literature group of the Womens clut Monday at the home of Mrs. Harold Crumrine, on Highland avenue, al 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Miss Mary Kirwin, of East street, has returned from a visit with rel atives in Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Capt. and Mrs. Charles Nash of Elm street are spending two weeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Mrs. Carl G. Mattson is ill at hel home on East street.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
SOAP-BOX LIGHTNING

much as he could, just levellng his
eyes and helmet above the arc Of the
steering wheel.
But the super special had lead of
half length Down both sides of the
tracks camera men were crowding out
to get close-ups of the winner. Rollo
DeRoyce. the boy crooner, sat up and
waved nonchalantly into the yawning
lenses News-reel cameras ground out
their celluloid sausage with whine OF
shutters. The boy croOner couldn't
resist the splendid advertising. He
raised his helmeted head like a
dictator, breasted the rushing air
with shoulders and expanded chest.
The wind whistled sharply and held
him back. Rollo DeRoyce didn't see
the lean red racer beside him with the
figure doubled tensely against the
plank. hardly the eyes showing. He
didn't notice it until he saw the
cameras turn their somber eyes away
from him to focus on the arrow-swift
object that even now shot by him on
bearings smooth and tlme-worn to
cross the finish line full length ahead.
Dazed and unbelieving, Pickles ap-
piled the drag brake, bunting softly
into the net. He was thinking about
that bicycle. And that free trip to
Akron. Then Elsie flung her arms
around him. ."Oh. Pickles. she whis-
pered, her eyes shining. Il knew you'd
win. You're so wonderful
Then he remembered the baby doll
that must remain an orphan. Maybe
they'll take the wheels back" he told
her Then you can have the doll after
ALL"
Maybe" she sighed happily. But
don't care don t really care at all. :"
Tie End
Evening star., 1939-04-30
Continued from pose five

Gee, Elsie" he said. 81 sure wish |
could use 'em. hope you aren't sore
at me-
Elsie shook her head quickly. mo,
Pickles, I'm not sore at you. And
think you're just wonderful
The announcer called number fifty
nine. then, and Pickles took his place
in the semi-fnals He raced neck and
neck with tough little newsboy from
downtown. The kids wheels were old
and hard and fast as creased lightning,
but he didn't have his tonneau very
we'll shaped. Pickles managed to
squirm his shoulders down out of the
air-stream and ease ahead. He won
out by half length.
Grim, palpitant, he realized that he
was in the finals, up against Rollo
DeRoyce.
He sensed the excited hush of the
crowd as he took his place on the
starting ramp beside Rollo's car.
"NiCe little racer you have there
the crooner offered patronizingly
That's quite an amusing idea using
washtub for hood"
Pickles couldn't speak. His throat
was clogged with emotion. In vague
sort of dream he felt himself being
towed against the starting barrier. felt
himself hanging on the steep pitch
awaiting the crack of the pistol and
the release of the barrier
They came simultaneously. and the
racers slipped off the ramp to the more
gradual pitch of the highway. steadily
gaining momentum. They were neck
and neck. almost. But imperceptibly
the super-special was inching ahead.
Pickles crouched grimly forward,
doubled himself up out of the air
stream. cut down air-resistance as
Evening star., 1939-04-30

the third pulled in to a Photographic
sinish. Put out Spike Merrill, who
drove speedy job financed by Gloria
Moreland, the movie star.
Between heats he looked around for
Elsie He saw his ma and dad and they
all had a hamburger at one of the
tents. But he couldn't see Elsie any
where. He hoped she hadn't stopped
wearing his colors Might be bad luck.
1t wouldn't be like Elsie to fall down
on the job. Or was she tickle, like other
women?
The heats were getting close now.
All the sleazy entries had been
eliminated. But Pickles was still with
it. The judges were seeding him now,
holding him out of meeting Rollo's
super-special in the heats. But the
inevitable moment was at hand. He
was waiting up by the pits, listening
for his number to be called. That was
where Elsie found him.
Pickles." she said. Here, take
this. Ooh!' She gave little gasp of
relief as she dumped a large carton
into his hands. They're some Ex-
presco wheels. Pickles. They're for
you. It'll just take minute for you to
put them on III help you"
Pickles eyes blurred with disbelief
before the rich red lacquer of the four
wheels. He took one of them out and
spun it on its lucid bearings. 1t was
going to be hard to tell her. He didn't
know where to begin.
You see," he said. they're more
.than ten dollars. Elsie. According to
the rules -
But I'm giving them to you!'
They're still eighteen dollar
wheels"
They let Rollo DeRoyce through
with Expresco Wheels" Elsie argued.
''Sure. l know, but - well. a lot OF
the kids stuck by the rules. See? And
Just because that fat-faced crooner
got away with something. that doesn't
make it all right Gee, Elsie, they're
swell wheels But it wouldn't be fair to
the other kids"
He could see Elsie's lip beginning to
tremble now He was in tough spot.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
Thousands Adopting This New
"Sleep Insurance" Idea

prevent muscular and nervous irritabil-
ity that. according to some authorities,
may cause night time tossing.
In addition-Ordltine is a protecting
food with special elements to help build
up vitality while you sleep. 1t helps re-
plenish worn-out muscle, nerve and body
cells. And furnishes valuable minerals,
proteins and the important Vitamins A.,
B, D and G.
So-for sleep that really rests you, for
increased staying power" and resistance
to fatigue-start taking Oraltine tonight.
Get can at any grocery or drug store.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

ALL over the world there is one might
"A cap" that stands supreme. A pro-
tecting food drink that thousands are
taking every night as sort of 'sleep
insurance
1t is called Ordltine-and they take it
for the heightened energy that follows
deep, reldring sleep!
Oraltinp is not a medicine-con
no sleep drugs of any kind 1t helps the
body relax normally. Relieves that feel
ing of Inner tension"
Also oimportant-Ordltine provides GER
tain types of food elements needed to
Evening star., 1939-04-30
WOULD YOU
SAY?

IHAT Washington said we should
have no entangling alliances?
Hwds Jefferson who used this phrase.
Washington. tit his FarewsN Address.
used. "bermansnt alliances.
IHAT umpires watch the plate?
Umtires do not look at the plate; in
stead. they see an imaginary rectangie
IL inches vide extending from the bat-
ter's shoulders 10 his knees.
lHAT the poinsettia is red flower?
Only the leares are red The Jsosce, is
yelloseish.
IHAr Mont Blanc is in Switzerland?
Mont Blasr is tn FraHce.
-ORv,lLE A. likDoUlsT