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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

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no effect on the Board Of Finance
vote appointing Controller Martin
Sweeney as City purchaser.
The aldermanic resolution, passed
September II, was voted over DEM
ocratic opposition, the balloting be-
ing on strict party lines. The Re-
publican aim was to secure the re-
appointment Of City Purchasing
Agent Charles G. Foster, who was
dismissed by Controller Sweeney.
Mayor To Study II
The mayor told reporters today
that he wished - study the corpor-
alton counsel's opinion carefully be-
fore deciding on his course. 1t did
not seem likely, however, that he
would approve the resolution in
view OF the probability that such
action would be likely to result in
choos In the city's fiscal affairs.
The corporation counsel in his
opinion points out that Section SO
OF the city charter has not been re-
pealed. The Culhane charter revis-
ion amends Section SO, but the
amendment Is not effective until
January /. And until that time, the
opinion says, the city controller re-
mains legally in charge Of all city
purchases.
Sweeney Named Quilter
FIR. Sweeney appointed Barthol-
omew M. Quilter to serve on his
staff as purchasing agent. The
Republican move was aimed at
forcing his removal and the re-
naming OF Mr.. Foster.
One of those dismissed by Mr..
Sweeney In his shake-up OF the
controllers office personnel was
Alderman Thomas Bane, assistant
purchasing agent. Mr.. Bane voted
in favor OF the resolution.
The Culhane charter revision pro-
vides that after January /, there
will be a department Of purchases,
headed by director Of purchases.
The director will be appointed by
the mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
final DAYS OF
POLISH NATION
Ragged, Penniless Refu-
gees in Flight By Thou
sands From Homeland
BY FERDINAND G. M. JAIN
UNITED Press STAFF Corresnondentl

go E6AeOAANA9NO We we JAIN
United Press STAFF Correspondent
Bucharest, Sept. 20.-(UP).- The
last days Of the Polish Republic were
etched today In the face Of tens OF
thousands Of refugees, streaming
along the dusty roads Of northern
Rumania. = cir only hope or aim
was TO keep moving southwark, away
from home.
From Cernauti. their first concern
tration point inside Rumania, they
surged southwark for 200 miles to-
ward Bucharest. They clogged the
reads until the Rumanian govern
ment, trying to reinforce Its side of
the border, had to ship troops and
supplies s1orthv ard by train.
They were mostly ragged and pen
niless. Their future was uncertain
and at best thev could hope only to
plan new lives In some strange coun-
try. Some were angry with their own
government, as we'll as with the Ger
man and Russian invaders, for hav-
ing led them to believe that Poland's
cavalry and artillery were a match
for German tanks and airplanes.
Even after thu invasion started, most
OF them he'd felt secure In their
homes. Now, less than three weeks
later, they were homeless in a coun-
try where even the language was
strange to them.
10000 Pass On Road
Yester iay In 100-mile drive
northward from Bucharest, I passed
a. least 10000 Of them and the roads
were so damned that the trip took
Is hours in a fast car which had
diplomatic privileges. 1t Is 800 miles
to Cernauti and since the Ruman-
ians were attempting to keep civil
i'm refugees at least 100 miles back
from Bucharest for the present, and
let only Polish diplomats and Of
ficials through. the conditions far
Their north can only be imagined.
In the legion I saw they were on
the roads, car. pee in the fields and
crowded Ia dingy little restaurants
IN the villages, offering Polish
zlotys for bread, sausage, beer or
plates OF greasy goulash.
Storekeepers usually took the
zlotys without knowing their value
In Rumanian lei. At all towns new
arrivals were greeted by crowds
shouting Long live Poland" asking
questions and trying to make them
selves understood and helpful In one
CONTINUED on Page a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
CASE CONTINUED

New Haven, Conn.,, September 20,
-(UP) - Superior Court Judge
Robert L. Munger today continued
the case of Maurice Podoloff, 49,
president of the International
American Hockey League, who
pleaded nolo contendere to charges
Of breaoch Of peace and carrying a
weapon.
Podoloff, owner OF the New Ha-
ven Eagles, members Of the hockey
league. was arrested during the
summer following an argument with
two other men and Q woman at q
beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Boston, Sept. 20.-(UP) William
J. Donnelly, S., stage manager Of
the Keith Boston theater, died last
night at his home after brief ILL
ness. He was charter member OF
the International Association OF
Theatrical Stage Employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Corporation Counsel Vincent Sculy Tells Mayor His
Approval of Vote Means Legal Confusion,
flampering Business of City

Corporation Counsel Vincent Scully advised Mayor
Patrick M Perriello in opinion today that the alder
manic resolution granting the mayor power to appoint
city purchasing agent was illegal and should be vetoed
The opinion stated in addition that approval OF the reso
1910 veto BY the mayor the opinion saws would have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
TWo Accused OF
Robbery Sentenced

Sentence OF from 2 to 4 years
In states prison were given TO
John II. McEvoy, IS and Daniel
G. Mahoney, 20, on q charge Of
robbery with violence In supe-
rior court this afternoon by
Judge John A. Cornell.
Both had entered pleas Of not
guilty when their cases were
brought before the court.
They were accused Of as
saulting and robbing one John
Andrews Of Naugatuck. An
drews identified both men in
court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
MRS. BATES DIES

Wellesley, Mass, Sept. 20.-(UP)
Mrs. Eleanor Wright Bates, SO,
author and one-time cookery page
conductor tor Good Housekeeping
magazine, died yesterday at her
home. She was past president OF
the New England Women's Press
association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
THE WORLD WAR
rs YEARS AGO,
SEPT. 20, 1914
By United Press

By United Press
Bavarian troops Of German
army gained footh0ld ON left
bank OF Meuse ON Western Front
and held ground until dislodged
by American attack In 1918.
German warship Konigsbere de-
str0yed British Pegasus off Fan
xibar.
French forces captured KuseU
In the Camcro0ns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
WE SHALL ENDURE
Is WARSAW APPEAL
Frantic Calls for Assist
ance Came Over Radio
From Capital Last Night
BY HENRY T. GORRELL
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

N>@.@e~A ANoS swan OVAANSPVAAA$AbV
London. Sept. 20-(UP) The
Warsaw radio station was heard
here today making frantic calls for
help from Great Britain and France
ON the 18th day of the city's dew
astating siege.
Throughout the morning the radio
station had blared defiance to the
surrounding German army. Then.
shortly before noon, Warsaw's May
or Stefan Starzynski broadcast
The brutal bombardment of towns.
the destruction of hundreds of
churches, hospitals and private
dwellings, the murders of thousands
Of women and children. are contin-
uing mercilessly Therefore ! feel
entitled to make a new appeal to
YOU"
The mayor was speaking for all
OF Poland. from which the govern
ment. together with Marshal E.
continued on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
STRUCK, KILLED

Manchester, Conn.,, September 20
T. CUP Miss Christine Miller
was killed last night when struck
by an automobile while crossing q
street. Held as the driver wa;
Emanuel Rabinowitz. "a, whitman
tic. q local dentist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 2o-(UP)-Gov-
eminent expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year through Sept.
18th, compared with a year ago:
This Year Expenses Last Year
$2,152,S41,934.1s $l,926,b25.551.3i
Receipts
sl,2ss,si2,5oo.7s si.2s4,s5s.4s4.s5
Gross Deficit
ssss,52s, 1880 s6el. sss. ose.se
Net Deficit
sss2,519.2ss.4O ss54.o7i. ss6.ss
s2,22s.sss ,ss2.S7 ss.o5s,sls,sii.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Britain, France
Is Answer
Given To Hitler
Chamberlain Makes Reply to Defiance Hurled By Hitler
Yesterday f1itlerism Must Go-Brtain, France
Are United on War Front
BY WEBB MILLER
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

London, September 20. - CUP - Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain today denounced Soviet Russa's
cynical but decisive intervention in Poland the
world that the allied powers will vigorously carry the
European and said that six or seven German SUBJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Captain
safely into New York with 2o4 warfeeng
thrilling having into protective custody
German warshps off Denmark The German destroyer
TONI put "ey and worried pilot aboard
guide through mine field
pictured on the
which wedding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
War Summary
(By United Press

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. meets Ia
hear Chamberlain answer Hitler
and recommit government to win.
the-war policy. Oppositions plan
criticism Of British failure to
launch lightning war" along
Naxi lines; Polish broadcasts in
sist Warsaw, heavily bombed with
enormous damage to lives, proper
ty, remains In Polish hands. Death
toll from torpedoing Of aircraft
carried Courageous now SIS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

PARIS-Cabinet meets 10 dis
cuss policy, plans reaffirmation Of
French and British determination
to fight finish war against Hitler;
army announces quiet night
along entire western front with
German artillery active In region
east Of Blies. American Legion
speeds organization Of ambulance
corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

MOSCOW-Red army cavalry
and tanks enter outskirts Of Lwow
(Lemberg) where Poles resist both
German and Russian invaders.
Military communique says Poles
fought for two hours before per.
hitting Soviets to occupy wilma;
Russians now generally on line 10
miles inside Poland although at
some points advance Is greater.
Observation-Disclosures Soviet
navy blockades Esthonian coast In
CONTINUED on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
STAGE MANAGER DIES

'tContinued on Page A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

BERLIN-Army high command
announces bitter fighting with
Poles at KutnO ends, claims 1885,
900 new Polish prisoners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

London-Plans were understood
TO be underway today for estab-
lishment Of a Polish government"
In France.
THE Polish government leaders
are now In Rumania, which was
reported anxious for them TO con-
tinue elsewhere. Germany was
said to be insisting however, that
they be informed in Rumania for
the duration Of the war;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
The Weather

Generally Fair Tonight;
Thursday Fair, Cooler
FUN Weather Report Page 3
Evening star., 1939-03-05
The BEST

Is none too good when it comes to
a photograph of yourself we
know that lust a picture" won't
do we know you want a fine
picture that you'll be proud of
now and years from now. We've
a reputation for just that kind
OF picture ;. Come in and see for
yourself!
Evening star., 1939-03-05

Pin stripes, tWeedy effects, plain col
ors for tailored suits and coats. Do
mestic and English suitings of all
wool, or wool and rayon mixtures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
OF Interest
 To Women

Nave you household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad. dress, enclose a three cent postage stamp and mail to The W0man's Editor, Washington Service Blu. reau, The Democrat, .l0l3 18th Street, Washington, D. C.. for .
 personal reply.
 e. Is 1t possible to lose all ones hair through fright?
 A. There have been numerous cases of this kind. Near Washington, D. C., little girl was badly frighten- ed when a dog jumped up on her. By morning all her hair had fallen out, leaving her absolutely bald. Physicians believed that the fright suffered by the child caused the pores of the skin to expand so much that the hair follicles had no sup port and fell out. New hair grew and several years later the child lost 1t all again when she was fright ened by a doctor lancing boil. Again there was new growth.
 c. What can be done to prevent mildew from forming in a clothes closet?
 A. Put an earthen bowl or deep plate full of quicklime in the closet, which will absorb the dampness. When the lime becomes slaked 1t should be thrown away, and fresh quicklime substituted. (See our general Question and Ans-
 wer column on Page 6)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10

A passport to playland or & won- der for working Is this spirited Claire Tilden cotton frock, Pattern 8l7. The neckline, low at both back and front, is 8 "come hither" to every stray breeze. The cool, wispy cap sleeves just cover your shoul- ders and are cut in one easy piece with the bloused bodice. There's backview drama in the neck-to- -hem buttoning that allows for 6 full. athletic stride. And there's all- around chic in the waistline seam which rides high in front, giving a smart, lean n-and-hungry look to your midriff. Edge the sleeves and waist seam with ric-rac or novelty braid for gay bravado. And you might sew saucy buttons down the front, and add cleverly shaped pockets to give dash.
 Pattern 8l7 is cut in misses and women's sizes IA, l6, 18, 20, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Size IS requires 3 l-4 yards 36 inch fabric and 2 1-s yards ric-rac.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (i5c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
 Tuesday: Soft Shirtwaister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
ln The Local TheaterS

James Stewart in the leading roles. On the same show is the popular Wallace Beery in his most powerful cterizat ton to date Sergeant Madden. If you haven't seen this show plan to do before the closing performance tomorrow evening. You'll enjoy 1t from beginning to end.
 Starting Wednesday the Strand will present a heavenly entertain ment treat entitled East Side of Heaven" with a star-studded cast which includes Bing Crosby, Joan Blondell, Mischa Auer, Sandy" the new baby sensation and Matty Mal- neck and His Orchestra.
 In this new picture Bing is at his singing best, Joan is at her jolliest providing the romance opposite Bing and Mlscha, often referred to as the Mad Russian tops his previous comedy performances.
 On the same show will be an ex- citing drama entitled Tell No Tales" with Melvyn Douglas and Louise Platt in the featured roles.
 Plan to see all the big hit pictures at the Strand. Coming soon are "The Jones Family in Hollywood" "Juarez',' Calling Dr. Kildare, Invitation to Happiness" and many others,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
You, Too, Can Swim In Expert Style

DbVhHk AO When summer swimming fun is at It's height are you the "fraidy cat" who clings to shallow water doesn't dare dive in?
 In no time you can teach your self popular swimming strokes, learn to dive gracefully.
 Here's good way to get, used to plunging in. Kneel on one knee, place other foot near the edge, as the diagram shows. With hips well back, head between arms and arms held straight in front, let head and arms fall forward and down. AS you start tipping over, push out with your feet.
 Easily you glide through the wa ter, come up eager to do real stand up" dive. And no trick to 1t If you know a few pointers. Don't lift your head as you hit the water but keep head and arms down. When well into the water turn hands and head up-and up you come!
 swimming StrokeS LOO, are simple. Learn how to do the Crawl, Trudgen and Side Stroke.
 Our new 32-page booklet gives complete diagrams, instructions for the American crawl, back stroke, back crawl, side stroke, trudgen, trudgen crawl, breast stroke. Tells how to float, tread water, dive, do the racing start and turn. Safety tips for pools, lakes, rivers, ocean swimming.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of HOW TO BE A GOOD SWIMMER to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
POLI'S

Tex Fletcher, young singing Wes- tern sensation is coming to Water bury direct from Hollywood tomor- row, and will appear in person on the stage of the Loew Poli Theater, at all shows. In addition, and as an added treat, the big double smash hit screen program will include Tex's newest hit, "Six Gun Rhy- thm." Also in honor of the star, a big Western Jamboree featuring rootin' tootin' cowboys and cowgirls, will be the added attraction for a mammoth stage show on Wednes- day evening, for positively one per- formance only, at SD. m.
 Gus Meyers and the Loew Poll theater orchestra will provide true Western musical background for the show.
 The feature attraction on the screen Is the Metro Goldwyn Mayer dramatic smash success, They All Come Out"
 The picture tells fictional melo- dramatic crime story in which kind- liness and love effect the moral re- generation of a convict and wo- man prisoner on parole, and it pre- sents Rita Johnson, Tom Neal, Ber-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
WOMAN,S REALM
Gl0ri1ing Yourself
RY Alicia HaFt
NEA Service Stan Writer

NEA Service Stan Writer
 To tan or rot to tan ur simply to tan little bit is something every vacationist has to decide for herself thss season. Fashion and beauty au- thorities lay down no rules as to what degree If tan constitutes chic They agree that a coat of tan isn't becoming to every woman. But, more importantly, they admit that tan- ming is matter of personal taste and nothing else.
 The time to make up your mind whether you want to stay lily white get slightly tanned or heavily 50, is before you buy sunburn preven- tive. There are protection lotions which, if used exactly according to directions, will precent tanning as well as burning. There are sunproof creams which allow you to tan ever so slightly, and there are other prep arations which prevent sunburn but encourages tanning. Whichever type you select. memorize the directions. If lotion is supposed to be applied every twenty minutes, don't expect good result if you put 1t on only twice day.
 LET YOUR SKIN DECIDE
 THE QUESTION OF TANNING
 Your decision to tan or not to tan will depend largely on the way you know you tan, of course. If the sun turn3 your skin sickly yell Jewish brown instead of warm golden one, you'll undoubtedly de- eide to Stay faif
 If you know very well that your skin always gets burned and never tanned, you'll undoubtedly decide to stop trying for tan, order big beach hat and sunproof cream. If summing always results in burn, followed by blisters and peeling, why not wear large hats and stay out of the sun as much as possible? certainly, there's nothing attractive about a scarlet forehead and peel- ing nose.
 If your skin will tan and, further more, tan to 8 lovely golden or red- dish brown shade, the matter of even coloring is important. Throat, back of neck, shoulders, back, arms and faces should be the same shade. Tilt your head back so that the sun can shine directly on your throat and below your chin"line.
 ROASTING" MUST
 BE EVEN IN COLOR
 When you turn over to let your back get toasting, pin your hair high on your head. Otherwise, the nape of your neck, covered by your long bob, will be lighter than your shoulders. If you aren't wearing a strapless halter, slide your shoulder straps downward off shoulders for a few minutes every now and then If you don't, you'll have white lines across your brown shoulders.
 For actual sunbathing avoid wearing a bathing or play suit with a high neckline of any kind. Try to tan as much of your skin as pos- sible-back, front and sides. Tine moment you put on an evening gown, you'll understand why.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
STATE

The hit show of the summer and the best of the Benny pictures IS the production Man About Town" which since It's opening Friday has been showing to great crowds daily at the healthfully air conditioned Warner Bros. State theater.
 And here's good news for those who haven't had an opportunity to view this great laugh hit. Man About Town" together with the en- tire program will be he'd over Tor three extra days or until Thursday evening. The only new feature on the bill will be the latest in Para mount news
 In addition to Jack Benny your favorite radio funster the cast in- cludes glittering array Of talent. Dorothy Lamour, singing, romance ing and looking more beautiful than ever: Edward Arnold, as the tired businessman who has plenty to fear from the man about town; Binnie Barnes; Betty Grable and others too numerous to name. Outstand- Ing III tnc cast IS ftoCIcotcI Den- ny's radio n-of-no-work who will have you rolling in the aisles.
 As If this weren't talent enough for one picture. Man About Town" brings to life the bewitching young ladies conceived by Artist George Petty. And, to top off this banquet of screen entertainment. there are four new hit songs which include "strange Enchantment, That Sen- timental" Sandwich" "Fidgety Joe" and Man About Town"
 Adding to the enjoyment Of this great show is the fact that theater- Roers are assured of cool bodily com- fort during this hour and half of superb entertainment. The State Is scientifically air conditioned thus guaranteeing everyone who enters the theater of cool, pure, filtered air. All dirt, dust, pollen and bac- teria is removed from the air by this scientific process. Why not en- joy the best of screen entertainment at this "haven from the heat" /
 And on the same show is Zane Grey's Heritage of the Desert"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10

Eody) are the ones who can do more than one thing.
 During o n e of Mary's inter- views, s o m c c m p lover is sure to sa y something like, We don't need a secre t ary now. But we have been talk ing of taking on someone in the publicity de. partment. Have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
BING PLUGS EDWARDS

Gus Edwards, songwriter and or ganier of child stage shows at the turn of the century, today is the hero of Bing Crosby's new Para- mount film. "The Star Maker" B.ng croons School Days," "Sunbonnet Sue," and many other Edwards song hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10

D r 0 e C [ s TOT yout' and now 1t seems to have something hither- to untried up It's versatile sleeve
 The idea is to give the young sters those experi- cnceS not Q be found in play ground diversions. City lots or open fields near to town are often available I 0 r camping outfits. whore the boys A LIyxl n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10

nard Nedell, Edward Gargan, John Gallaudet, Paul Vix, Fay Helm, Anne Shoemaker, Fuzzy Bradley, Joe Ule and James Flavin.
 Play Hollywood Party at Loew's Poli tomorrow night, and be eligible to win one of the valuable cash awards that are given away weekly at this exciting game.
 Attractions ending their engage ment at Loew's tonight arc Susan nah of the Mounties' starring Shir- ley Temple, and "Young MT. Lin- coin" with Henry Fonda portraying tbe title role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
STRAND

Today and tomorrow mark your last opportunity to see the fine twin feature bill currently at Warner Brothers Strand theater. Spotlight Ing the bill. is the grand comedy sTt,s A Wonderful World" with two famous stars Claudette Colbert and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
DREW NC ABROAD

Following completion of the fem- mine lead in Paramounts epic of the Indian wars, Geronimo" Ellen Drew was in England today co-star- ring with Ray Milland in French Without Tears" which the Amer ican film company will produce there under It's English quota.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUR
 METABOLTSM?

Don't go away mad. It is really not beyond the comprehension of a twelve-year-old child.
 Metabolism means the processes of conversion of food, oxygen and water into body tissues or energy and the elimination of the by- products, waste material or ash. In a sense 1t is the rate of combus-