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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
PALMER LIDDLE 10 SPEAK HERE
TOrringtOn Boy Scout Ex- ecntive Coming to Re-
 organization Meeting
LITcH.EIELD
Isabell Carlyle OuHnbletOn Phone Litchfaeld eO0

Litchfleld, Nov. 16 pr. william s. Spain. Boy Scout leader Of the st. Anthony troop urges all boys of the parish who are l2 years of age or older to take part in the organi- zation meeting this Thursday even- ing at Grange Hall.
 Scout Executive Palmer D. Liddle of Torrington will be present and 1t is hoped that goodly number will be there to greet him. Thomas Weir, chairman of the troop com mittee, is working with a fine com- mittee; their wives are helping by preparing refreshments which will be served after the meeting. w. w. Tileston, music supervisor of the public schools and well known for his work with young people, will be there to, lead group singing.
 Guild Elects Slate
 The Congregational Church Guild at their meeting Tuesday afternoon, elected the following officers: Presi- dent, Mrs. T. Bertram Anderson; vice-president, Mrs. Francis Blake; secretary, Mrs. George Dudley; treasurer, Mrs. Isabel Tylander.
 Postmaster Martin J. Donahue announces a new series of stamps which were placed on sale Novem- Der 18th. It is a particularly att tractive stamp issued on the f1ftieth anniversary of the admission of four states, Montana, Washington, North Dakato and South Dakato to the Union. The series is called the Statehood Commemorative series.
 At the Connecticut Junior Repub- lie the Civitan Club will hold @ so- cial this evening. The purpose of this gathering is to make the new boys feel at home and to institute ideas of good citizenship.
 Benjamin Esposito, @ former citizen of the Republic and now Q student at the University of Con- necticut, spent Armistice Day at the Republic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
HISTORIC HOUSE
 CUTTED BY FIRE

Birmingham, Mass, Nov. l6--(Up) A general alarm lre-across the street. from central fire station swept the i27-year-old Sellers 1912 house on the Boston Worcester turn pike early today. The school teach- CTS room" ell was destroyed and the two-story wooden main building damaged. Loss was estimated ct $21 ,0o0. Night Watchman Gerald Harding, 27, was wakened by smoke as he slept in an upstairs room. He groped his way to the first floor and smashed Q plate-glass window to es- cape. Later, police found him, clad only in trousers, standing dazed and shivering on the lawn. He was hos- pitalized with severe arm and hand cuts.
 Built just before the outbreak of the War of 1872, the structure origi- nally was the residence of one John Fiske. Later 1t was known as the Brown school. At one time 1t was owned by the late Edward Mo- Sweeney, brother of Massachusetts, Public Safety Commissioner Eugene M. McSweeney. Tn recent years 1t has been used as 6 restaurant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Witch Hunt Feared As Spy Tips Pour Into Washington
BY THOMAS M. JOHNSON Noted Military Writerl

Washington, Nov. 16.-The post man rings more than twice these days at the massive white building that houses the department of jus- tice--if only to deliver daily to the G-men over 200 reports of suspected neutrality violation, sabotage and espionage.
 Of actual sabotage there now is 8 little, and soon may be more. How much more depends on how many Allied war orders are filled here, and 1t looks now as if that would be far fewer than 26 years ago.
 More immediate seems the dan- ger of a nationwide witch-hunt. It Is predicted by the letters that come not to the department of justice alone, but to the war, navy, state, treasury. And, said & man who re- ceives some, Mine out of ten are phonies."
 These letters tell of "lights flash ing" at night, and voices muttering in Totalitarian tongues which turn out to be Democratic Finnish or Dutch. Or of 6 bomb-factory-"1 smelled picric acid plainly" -- that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Market Had Irregular ] Opening This Morning
VOume However, Continued Highest in Over Month,
 Leaders Had Slight Drift Upward, or Unchanged

i wright dropped off to 10 Oshares at il up 1-8.
 General Electric opened 1,2OO shares at 38 3-4 up l-4; U. s. Steel 1000 shares at 68 7-0 unchanged, and Radio Corporation 1000 ct ' 7-8 unchanged. @ Melville Shoe made a new high for the year at 69 up 3-8. Small gains also were noted in Goodrich, North American, hns-Manville, AHneri- can Telephone, Glenn Martin, Homestake mining. Woolworth, and U. s. Rubber. American Smelting opened ct 6l off 1-2; Chrysler e7 Ia off 3-8: Douglas Aircraftf 80 off 1-4: Sears Roebuck 8l 6-S off 3-8; Anaconda 3l 3-4 off Ia and General Motors 54' off Ia.
 Trading continued very light after the opening. Prices moved narrowly around the opening levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
FL. WALLACE, S7,
 GETS LAST RITES
Temple Lodge Member Succumbs in Masonic Home in Wallingford
CHESHIRE NEWS Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, Nov. IS - Funeral serv- ices for Franklin L. Wallace, 87, who died at Masonic Home in Walling- ford, was held Wednesday from the Masonic Home. Burial was in Ever green cemetery, New Haven. MT. Wallace, @ resident of Che- shire, lived for many years in "The Pines", on West Main street. He was long connected with St. Peter s church and Temple Lodge of Ma sons.
 He is survived by one son, Min- mott; two grandsons, Munson and Thompson Wallace, all of Ramsey, N. J., and several nieces and nep- hews of Cheshire.
 Mrs. Frederick c. H. Carder of Maple avenue, has been renamed chairman of horticulture in the Connecticut State Federation of Garden Clubs.
 Mrs. w. Earle Messer of Ridge view Place recently attended a meet ing of the Waterbury Mount Holy oke College Club at the home of Mrs Seymour Smith of Waterbury.
 Russell w. Burgess of BrooSsvale road was fined $25 and costs on the charge of violating the rules of the road in the Hamden Town Court Tuesday.
 Miss Doris Hale of West Cheshire began her duties at the Bradley Memorial Home in Meriden, We'd nesday. ae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

In obedience to . new U. s. army regulation, these applicants for jobs at the Douglas Aircraft fac- tory in Santa Monica, Calif.-like workers in the aeronautical in- dustry throughout the country -
 are finger printed. turned out to be . sauerHaut fac tory.
 But if a workman sees @ man plant c bomb or set fire, or hears hin threaten to, that Is neither sauer- kraut nor boloney. So sabotage let ters assay higher in bona fides thar spy letters; and there is more you can do about them. You can guare factories or waterfronts. Shipyardl working for our own army and navy are protected already; there and ir factories on government work al workers but American citizens hav' been weeded out.
 COMMUNISTS ARE
 WORSE THREAT
 The most obvious danger, tt is fel here, are the ineffable pro-Naz Ger man-American societies. But rnuct more is known about the Bund ailc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
ITHERRIENS, WE'D
 | 50 YEARS, FITTED
Buckingham Street Con- pie HOnOred at Club
 Party Yesterday
oAKvILLE
0 Correspondent: Mae VViIla Babin
 1877 Watertown Avenue

Oakville, Nov. 16-Mr. and Mrs Joseph Therrien, ST., of Bucking- ham street were entertained by a number of their relatives and friends at the Winnemaug Social club yes- terday, in honor of their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
 The club was attractlvely decorat- ed with gold coolred crepe paper and vases of flowers. Round and square dancing were enjoyed and later Q delicious dinner was served. MT. and Mrs. Therrien, Sr., were recipients of many beautiful and costly gifts from the guests at- tending who were: Y
 MT. and Mrs. Therrien, ST., were recipients of many beautiful and costly gifts from the guests attend ing who were:
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Therrien, ST., MT. and Mrs. Joseph Therrien, Jr., MT. and Mrs. George Boulanger, MT and Mrs. George Boulanger, Mir, and Mrs. Alfred Therrien, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Boulanger, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Boulanger, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Therrien, MT. and Mrs George Therriers, MT. and Mrs. Emil Therrien, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Man. ganaro, MT. and Mrs. Audy Rolli MT. and Mrs. Joseph BourasSo, MT nd Mrs. William O'Connell, MT. and Mrs. William Proc, MT. and Mrs Larry Ross, MT. and Mrs. Edward Kerr, MT. and Mrs. Carlton Dains MT. and Mrs. Michael Onofrio, MT and Mrs. Nelson Philibert, Harold Hermans, the Messrs. Karl Stemm George Goulanger, Jr., Albert Bou- langer, Wally Cossetter, Joseph Therrien, 3rd, Raymond Boulanger John Therrien, Nelson Boulanger Emil Therrien, Jr., and the Misses Marie Boulanger, Edna Boulanger Geramine Therrien, Blanche Ther- rien and Dorothy Therrien.
 | Boy Scouts
 Troop I, Oakville Boy Scouts held their weekly meeting last evening at the Community house. Instruc- tions were given, and later games played. The meeting closed with the scout oath and law. Allan Cut Ter and George Gilchrist are as- sistant scoutmasters, and Walter Thorne, scoutmaster.
 Those attending were: Howard Overbaugh, Walter Overbaugh, Ar hold Gar1ns, R. Koslosky, J. Le- Claire, Wilson Lindsay, George Bares, H. Shaw, H. Nardi, D. Stew art, W. Thorne, H. Hassell, Rr. Has, sell, George Treciokas, R. O'Connell A. Zaccaria, William Anderson, A Ludzus. J. Bottelle, H. Riess, D Clement.
 Women's Auxiliary Society
 The Women's Auxiliary society of All Saints church met at the church hall yesterday afternoon. After the regular business meeting, they prepared vegetables for the turkey supper which will be held from 4:30 to TOO o'clock this evening. A both of fancy work will be displayed by the Altar Guild.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Harry LaVigne, Mrs. Ray Beach, Mrs Harry Parker, Mrs. Bert LaVigne Jr., Mrs Edward Merrill, Mrs. Emile Bussemey, Jr., Mrs. Sam Fenn, Mrs Clarence Anderson, Mrs. Loren Chase and Mrs. Stephen Hallway. Ladies Aid Society
 The Ladies' Aid societyp of the Congregational church met at the Church hall yesterday afternoon The members sewed on articles, for the sale on December 7th.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Wil- Ham Jerman, Mrs. Howard Ande, Mrs. Oscar Locke, Mrs. James New ell, Mrs. Ralph Clinton, Mrs. Ralph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
CRUENINC NAMED
 GOV. OF ALASKA

Washington. Nov. 16 - (UP) = President Roosevelt today formally nominated Dr. Ernest Gruening of the Internior Department to be ter- ritorial governor of Alaska.
 The recess nomination confirmed MT. Rooseveltis announcement sev- eral months ago that he intended to name Gruening to the post. MT. Roosevelt ignored protests of Alaska delegate Anthony Dimond who had called for reconsideration of Gruen- ing and nomination of an Alaskan to serve as governor of the terri tory.
 Gruening will succeed retiring governor John w. Troy, who is ya- eating the post because of illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
CONN. TOBACCO
 CROP INCREASED

Boston, Nov. 16-(UP)-The Con- necticut valley tobacco crop was es- timated today at 35, 900 pounds, 5s per cent above the lo-year aver age.
 The New England Crop Reporting Service made these estimates for pro- duction in the valley:
 Broadleaf-l3,770.0 900 pounds com- pared with an average of 14,00l, ,000.
 Havana seed = i2,92o,000 pounds compared with an average of l2,e22.- 900.
 Shade-grown = 8,406,O00 pounds compared with an average of '6,326,- 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
FraternaL Nevs
K. & s. Masters

The annual Inspection of Water bury council, Royal and Select Mas ters, was held last night at Masonic temple. The inspection was made by Deputy Grand Master Frederick O. Marrgraff.
 Grand Master Russell Potter, of Willimantic, was Q guest at the exercises. The Royal and Select Mas ters' degree was exempnfied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

tagged five American cruisers in suc- cession and stopped only when Stal- In announced Russia's democratic front" with, among others, the Until ed States. Now the navy wonders when the Reds will be trying to go to work on the cruisers again.
 HOOVER WARNS
 AGAINST HYSTERIA
 But today navy, army and every one else are better armed against them. For some time all depart ments have been working together, led by the department of justice whose police academy has installed special courses teaching selected po- lice officials from all over the couln- try how to kick out sabotage-a sabot being heavy wooden shoe. To the eight hundred G-men are being added 150 more with money Presi- dent Roosevelt recently asked Con- gress to appropriate.
 Throughout the country, surveys have been made to locate all manu- featuring firms making anything that ever could be used by any army -our own included-and the CO., operation of their private detectives and guards is being enlisted. The F B. I. police academy has been teach- ing police officials selected from all over America to combat sabotage.
 But, says J. Edgar Hoover, there is no need for an anti-spy "drive.' And-"We need no vigilantes in this situation" Termites are boring from within, he says, be they red or brown; but the country can root them out without hysteria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
SUPT. ROACH AT ASSN. MEETING
Executive Committee Oi State Police Assn at
 New Haven

Supt. of Police William J. Roach today is attending a meeting of the executive committee of the Connec- ticut State Police Association in New Haven.
 Supt. Roach, who besides being Q member of the executive committee is second vice-president of the as- sociation, yesterday was named to the membership committee of the New England Police Chiefs asso- citation at a meeting in Providence, R. I.
 Former Supt. George M. Beach, honorary member, is also attending today's meeting in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

it's interesting leaders than was known of German American groups In 1914.
 A fresh peril Is feared if there is to be e hook-up of the German Americans with the stalinist Reds here, as Hitler is hooking up with them in Europe. That would recruit to the stealthy army of the bomb and-torch a group of many Ameri. can citizens not labeled German American'--indeed, of appearance varied as the Foreign Legion and far cleverer than the blundering Bund.
 A few years ago, they had sabo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Women's Aviglianese

The third annual dinner-dance of the Women's Aviglianese so- ciety will be held tonight at Waverly inn. Guests of honor will include Mayor Patrick M. Perriel- 10, Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin, Joseph Santoro, president of the Aviglianese society; and Bart Martinelll, president of the Avig- lianese Athletic club.
 Attorney Charles N. Summa will be the toastmaster. The committee on arrangements is headed by Miss Gertrude Mesca and Miss Molly Cipriano, co-chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Sons of America

Ofdcers Of the New York state branch, Patriotic Order, Sons of America, will be guests of Washing ton camp of this city at exercises to- night ct the camps quarters, Il East Main street. The program will be in charge of Austin Smith, local president.
 Ten New York state officers will attend, headed by A. J. Lawrence, of Yonkers, state president. Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, will be the principal speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
RY KLMER Q. WAlzER
(United Press Financial FdltOrl

New York, Nov. l6-(UP)- Stocks and bonds opened narrowly irregu- lar on the stock exchange today. Cotton futures declined l to 6 points.
 Volume continued at the highest levels for 8 month. There were e few blocks of 1000 shares. Curtiss--
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
FranCO.Americaf,

The Franco-American club will hold . social and dance at its rooms Saturday night. Plans were made at . meeting last night
 On the committee in charge are Homer Bernier, Mrs. Wilfred Ber- nier, Hermengilde Normandin, Henry Droulet and Mrs Wilfred Bernier.
 Plans arc being made for the clubs annual New Years Eve party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
FIRST QUARTER ENDED

Hartford, Conn, Nov. le-UP)-- The state concluded the first quar- ter of its fiscal year with surplus of $1 ,497,76s, according to report today of budget director Robert H. Weir.
 Expenditures were $6,s3e,4 ,406 as against budget allotments of $s,4S4,- 175.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
COLLECTOR ROBBED

Boston. Nov. IS - (U.P) - Two bandits early today dragged Internal Revenue Collector Wayne Anderson. SS, from his automobile in China town, beat him and robbed him of $6s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
THE N1ILKHaAN LIKES TT

Minneapolis. Minn. - (UP) - The city council has received . pro- test from the Milk Drivers union against an ordinance which pro- hibits milk deliveries before 6 Q. m. during the winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
PET SPARROW

A stray sparrow lighting on the lawn of Dennis O'Keefe's home in San Fernando Valley, has been added to the O,Keefe family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

electric light bulbs the size of a grain of wheat.
 The exhibit will continue at the store for ten days during the regu- lar store hours with the proceeds be- ing dorsated to the Waterbury visit- ing Nurses Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
CARD PARTY NETS
 SUBSTANTIAL SUM
Girl Scouts Elect Officers
 Next Month; Sexta Fi. eras Meet Tomorrow
WATERToWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone 076
Watertown, Nov. 1e-The Novem- Der meeting of the Watertown coun-

Watertown, Nov. 16-The Novem- Der meeting of the watertown coun- Gil Girl Scouts was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wads- worth Doster of the Middlebury road. The treasurer's report showed that 6 spubstantial sum was realized from the recent card party and food sale.
 An amendment was made to the constitution that the election of new officers shall be held at the Decem- Der meeting and that the reading of annual reports shall be heard in January. Mrs. Bronson E. Lockwood gave 6 report of the state convention of Girl Scouts ik Bridgeport last week. Mrs. WilliAA Bronson, chair- man of the nominating committee, will present @ slate of names for off1- cers ct the December meeting.
 Guest day will be observed at the weekly meeting of sexta Feira to- morrow at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. George Decker of Main street. Mrs. Decker will have on exhibition paintings by her sister, Mrs. Aida Austin. Members bringing guests are asked to notify Mrs. Decker before the meeting.
 Mir. and Mrs. Glenn Humiston of Knowlton street will hold open house for their relatives, neighbors and friends today in observance of their 26th wedding anniversary.
 Church Women Meet
 The Young Women's auxiliary of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet tomorrow at the chapter at 8 o'clock. Mrs. William Branch will report on the first chapter of the study book Homeland Harvest" and Mrs. Karl L. Winter will include the report of the second chapter of the study book in her talk on Litchfield County and Its Relationship to worldwide Missions. This is the thank offering meeting.
 The Holy Name society will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the Holy Name room in St. Johns school.
 The Phi Sigma Phi society of the Congregational church will meet Monday at the chapel at 12:30 p. m. with Rev. John Maurice Deyo. This meeting was to be held Friday but on account of conflicting dates has been changed to Monday. Cocoa will be served ct the chapel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

Florian, Mrs. Raymond Ellis, Mrs. Charles Andrews and Mrs. 0. A Stone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Investment Trust Quotations c. T. CULHANE, INC. 60 Center st.

Bid Asked Amerex Holding Corp. l6 IS American Ins. Stocks Associated Standard Oil
 SnareS ...,.......... Bancamertca- Blair Corp TX 2& British Type Investors ie ga Broad Street Investing
 O., Inc. ............. 24H 26M Bullock Fund ......... 14 16% Central National Corp.
 "A" 26 30 Central National Corp.
 ............... Century Shares Trust 24h 26M Dividend Shares ....... 1.26 i.37 Equity Corp. @ Conv. FIu. ............... 70 ~ Equity Corp. Common # &l First Boston Corp. ..... 14h i6hI General Capital Corp. 31 8 Incorporated Investors 1894 18X Massachusetts Investors Trust ....... 2l 2S Mutual Investments
 Fun0 .............. II lS Republic Investors Fund
 Inc. ................ .26 .20 Spencer Trask Fund :. 15h 16h State Street Investment
 Corp. ............... 71 90 U. s. Elec. Light G
 Power Shares A .... l5h U. s. Flee. Light 6
 Power Shares B .... 2h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

miniatures which are included in the eleven rooms of the castle.
 Pictured above is one of the fea- lures of the house. the chandelier made of pearls and enleralds and valued at 65.0o0. which is suspended in the dining han. It Is lighted with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

Throngs of local people gathered at the preview of the Colleen Moore Doll House which was held last evening at the fourth floor of How land-Hughes Company. Enthusiastic praise was most evident as the vari- ous groups viewed the marvellous
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-23
FORECLOSURE SALE.

Under and by virtue of authority
conferred in the undersigned as
trustee in, a certain deed of trust,
executed Oh the 18th day Of Deem
Der, 1896, by Robert G. Nelson and
wife, Mary E. Nelson, duly recorded
in Book 1874, Page 566, in Register Of
Deeds Office of Vance County; de-
fault having been made in the pay
ment Of the debt therein secured, and
at the request of the holder of the
note therein secured, the undersigned
trustee will on Saturday the 4th day
of November, 1899, at the Courthouse
door in Henderson, N. c., at public
auction, al Il O'clock (noon), offer
for sale to the highest bidder for cash
the following described land:
Being II acres more or less of the
James Young land in Sandy Creek
Township, that was allotted to Laura
Estelle Young Moore, by the Com
missioner that divided the same at
the death of James Young. This pro-
ceeding and report are on file in the
Register of Deeds Office, in Vance
County, N. c. in Book 105, Page 79,
the same being share or lot No. 2.
and being the land conveyed to
Henrietta Nelson by T. S. Kittrell,
Commissioner.
This the End day of October, 1899
r. B. CARTER, Trustee.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-23
Pity the Good Ears
Blasted by Noises!

human voice interfere with the Sc
erection of saliva and depress the
contraction Of the human stomach.
The process of digestion after test
meal is measured by Withdrawing q
sample of the stomach contents.
Noises louder than ordinary con-
versation retard the secretion Of
the stomach juices.
Muscles contract automatically
in less than one ten thousandth Of
a second after a whistle has been
blown; whether the person is ex-
pecting the whistle makes no diff
ference.
Pressure Of the brain jumps to
four times normal when an inflated
paper bag is exploded.
Much of this may be stopped,
especially in places where efficiency
work is being carried on, by the use
of insulating material. Noise reduc-
ton is quite as important as illumi-
nation and ventilation in a modern
office.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-23
TO-DAY IN HISTORY

1739-Engl declares war on
Spain to open South American
ports to British trade.
1826-The Thalia Theatre on the
Bowery, New York, opens-first
theatre in the world to be lighted
with gas.
1889 Population Of country some
100000.
1872-Dispute over San Juan Is
land, on extreme northwest boun-
Diary with Canada, submitted to
German emperor who awards it to
the United States.
1914-American Commission Or
ganized in London to save Belgium
from starvation.
1918-In answer to German note
on armistice, President Wilson says:
eff we must deal with the present
Imperial government Of Germany
we cannot trust it I"
1922-Federal judge in New York
rules that no foreign ship may en-
ter three-mile limit with liquor on
board except for crew rations.
1929-Wall Street smashed down
by five billion dollar selling ava
lanche,