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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
SEA ENTERING TUBE CAUSED SUB TO SINK Managing Director of Builders Tries to Tell Reason for Disaster DOUBT EXISTS AS
 TO RAISING SHIP Three Men Dragged Back Into Sub; Something
 Went Wrong
BY JAN YINDR1CH

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Liverpool, England, June 5.-(UP) = The submarine Thetis sank because water entered it's No. 5 torpedo tube in the forward end of the ship, R. s. Johnson, managing di- rector of Cammell Laird, it's builders, said today. Johnson said that either the tube had been damaged or that the forward compartment door had not shut. He quoted one of the four survivors as saying that he could not have lived another half hour if he had stayed in the Thetis. The survivor told Johnson that it was planned that all the 103 men aboard should emerge by means of the Da- wis lung" escape apparatus but that something went wrong. John son said that three men died trying to escape.
 Thetis Rising Gradually
 He said the Thetis was being raised gradually from the bed of Liverpool bay. But because of the strong tides and the ships position it was understood to be uncertain whether the sea would kep the full secret of the sinking.
 Number torpedo tube either was damaged or the forward door was not shut" Johnson said. "The men opened the after door, thinking there was no water there but the water rushed in. They got the door partly shut and crowded into the next compartment, shutting the bulk head. The two forward compart- ments were filled with water but nobody was drowned"
 Johnson revealed that four men tried to follow the survivors out through the escape hatch.
 Three Go Back To Sub
 'For some reason, we do not know why" Johnson said, 3'three were taken back into the submarine. They were dead. One man got back alive into the submarine, but now, of course, he is dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Cross From Canada at Niagara Falls to Make
 New History AMERICAN OFFICIALS
 ARE VERY NERVOUS Protection of British Rnl. CTS Will Be Task of
 Huge Proportions
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondentl


 United Press Staff Correspondent,
 Washington, June UP) The capitals biggest and best welcome is being pre- pared today for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth who arrive this week for a history making visit.
 Their majesties will cross the border from Canada at Niagara Falls on the evening of June T. They will spend the fol- lowing two days in Washington, the third seeing New York city and the Worlds Fair and wind it all up next Sunday with church and Roosevelt hot dog picnic at Hyde Park.
 The two days here are to be overlaid with the veneer of Wash- ington's most glamorous social splurge. But the substance of the occasion is political-a bid by great empire for closer friendship with a great republic.
 The kings elder brother briefly king himself, was notable sales men of empire" from the end of the war until his fathers death. He crossed the thresholds of the world as the Prince of Wales. This Visit Different
 But this visit is different. The king. himself, and his queen, have come to the western hemisphere and diplomats uniformly. assign to their unprecedented journey two mo- tives of tremendous potentiaIities in international politics. The first is an unmatched bid by Great Britain for sustained and en- thusiastic military and economic support by Canada. The second Is to strengthen ties between Great Bri- tain and the United States in world where democratic principles of government are distinctly on the defensive.
 American officialdom is nervous. There is the great but brief re- sponsibility for protecting the royal couple and the delicate task of judging popular reaction to the yisi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
HONOR STUDENT
 AT YALE NAMED

New Haven, Conn.,. June 5-(UP) Harold Howe. Hampton, Va, was announced today at Yale university as having been chosen the Francis Gordon Brown scholar from the class of 1940. st
 The high junior honor is award- ed annually to the student who most closely approaches the stand ard of intellectual ability. high man. hood. capacity for leadership and service set by Francis Gordon Brown Yale. 1901"
 Howe is q son of the Rev. Arthur Howe. president of Hampton Insti- tute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Hague Loses In
 Supreme Court

Washington, June 5-UP)- The supreme court ruled today that Mayor Frank Hague's ad- ministration of Jersey City af- fairs violated constitutional guarantees of civil liberties. The court affirmed, in the main, an injunction restraining city officials from interfering with exercise of these rights.
 Hague's policies, the tribunal ruled, violated the constitu- tion's guarantees of freedom of assembly, free speech and free press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
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ROOSEVELT SUMMER HOME

Darien. Conn, June 5.-(Up)- James Roosevelt. eldest son of the President. held summer lease today on the Collender's Point home of Mrs. Lynford M. Dickinson. '
 Mrs. Roosevelt and their daughter, Betsy. were expected to occupy the place within Q week. Roosevelt. nov ln in Hollywood where he is c mo- ton picture executive. will spend several weeks here with his family later tn the summer, t was under- stood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. June 5-(UP)--Cioy- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through June 3. compared with year ago: ss,399.5s5.12s.iS s6.7ss.475.644.9l $5,0S4,247.94s.64 $5.4S7.71S.949.ss
 Cross Deficit
 $3,si5,2S7,17S.54 .$1.5io.750.695 .1x ,s.a7s.ssi ,sss,Ss' Ss' Dshsi. si.sss. .iss.sss.is s2. .so5.s52.2so.s6 $2,50s. .sss. .s57 76
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
School F eachers Protest Charter Retirement Plan
grams From Local Teachers Piled High on Desks of Senators, Legislators
Special to The Dernocrat)

State Capitol Hartford, June 5 = Waterbury public school teachers through their representatives and by
 graph protested sharply to legislative leaders today provision of the al-ncusve city charter b passed Satur day. which would obge retirement at the age of 65 Tee grams from Brass City principals and teachers piled high the desks of Senators and Representatives and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Fitzgerald, Smyth, Hennessey Named

Especial to The Democrat)
 The reappointment of William B. Fitzgerald as States Attorney, Walter w. Smyth as Assistant States Attorney and William B. Hennessey as Coroner of the city of Waterbury was officially announced this after noon following a meet ing of the judges of the superior court.
 Attorney Hennessey has been acting coroner since the death of John Monzani.
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The Weather

Fair, Warmer Tonight;
 Unchanged Tuesday
Evening star., 1939-05-27

fresh water and they are nom
volatile.
Evening star., 1939-05-27
Construction
Continued From First Paee.)

showed gain of 10 per cent. The
departments survey is based on re-
ports from more than 1000 cities
having an aggregate population of
about 100000.
Evening star., 1939-05-27

buildings to cost over $500 900; in
st. Petersburg, Fla, for a housing
project to cost approximately $780,
900.
In Baltimore, Md, for one-family
dwellings to cost over $500 900; in
Charlotte, N. c., for an institutional
building to cost approximately $7OO,-
600; in Richmond, Va, for hospital
building to cost more than $500 900:
in Alexandria, Va, for apartment
houses to cost over $5OO,OO0: in
Fayetteville, N. c., for a hospital
building for the Veterans Facility
to cost over s1,1G0,OOO; in Nashville
Tenn, for school buildings to cost
approximately s1,O00,0O0; in New
Orleans for a loW-cost housing
project to cost nearly S2,5OO,OOO.
In Houston for one-family dwell
lngs to cost over $1,000OOO. for
apartment houses to cost $1,000 900.
and for store and mercantile build
lngs to cost nearly S980000; in La
fayette, La, for school buildings to
cost approximately 5000 900; in Los
Angeles for one-family dwellings to
cost more than $3,0O0,OO0 and for
apartment houses to cost approxi
mately Sl200,000: in Oakland, Calf
for apartment houses to cost ap-
proximately 100000: in San Diego,
Calf, for one-family, dwellings to
cost over $500000; in San Francisco
for one-family dwellings to cost
nearly 100000, and in Burbank.
Calf, for one-family dwellings to
cost more than s65O,OOO.
Evening star., 1939-05-27
New Wood Preservotives

There are some new wood preserv-
atives on the market which may be
brushed or sprayed on wood or in
which wood may be dipped Some of
these preservatives are moisture re-
pellent as we'll as toxic so that insect
attacks are discouraged. Fungus or
bacterial growths which cause wood
to decay are prevented. At least one
of these products, which was pri-
marily intended for marine use, is
made of metallic salts in a liquid
vehicle. These, when penetrated into
the wood, are insoluble in salt or
Evening star., 1939-05-27

TO REACH: Out Blddensbur0
Rd. to Peace Cross. bear rioht
onto Defense HiohWdv and con-
ttnue one and one-tenth miles TO
Vista Are. turn right TO property.
OPEN ALL DAY
Evening star., 1939-05-27
Decline in Non-Farm
Foreclosures Given
Sharp Impetus
Movement Decidedly
Favorable, Home
Loon Division Says

The general downward movement
of non-farm foreclosures was sharp
ly emphasized in April by decline
of 5.3 per cent from March figures
and 14.8 per cent from those of
April year ago, officials of the
Federal Home Loan Bank Board an
nounced today on the basis of a pre-
liminary tabulation of records
The movement was decidedly IA
vorable, the boards division of re-
search and statistics declared, since
the March to April decrease over the
last five years has averaged only
l8 per cent.
Figures for the first four months
Of 1889 indicate that non-farm fore
closures were 1875 per cent less than
in the first four months of 1898.
While the decline indicates contin-
uing Improvement in real estate con-
ditionS, the sharp decrease that has
been noted since 1885 has been
gradually tapering off The decline
in the first four months of 1888 over
the corresponding period in 1887 was
% per cent.
Whether the April trend is of per-
manent Importance remains to be
seen, officials of the board pointed
out. But the comparison of April
figures with those of last year is far
more favorable than comparisons of
the earlier months of this year with
corresponding months of 1898.
There was 1882 foreclosures in
the short month of February. The
customary March increase brought
the monthly figure up to 9,757-as
compared to l1,l68 in March, 1898
on the basis of data received from
1874 communities throughout the
country. The total for April is not
yet available. The increase this
year from February to March was
90 per cent, as compared to a FIVE
year average of 124 per cent.
Only Is scattered States reported
more foreclosures in the first three
months of 1889 than in 1898. No
breakdown of figures yet is available
for the month Of April.
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S641, 100000 in Four Months.

4
having an aggregate population of
about 100000.
S641 100000 in Four Months.
During the first four months of
1889 permits were issued for build
tngs to cost more than S64l 900 900
OF this amount S341874, 900 was ac-
counted for by new residential
building, $l88,345 900 for non-resi-
dental construction and Sl11,167.-
900 for additions, alterations and
repairs.
Washington Is in fourth place
among the cities of the country in
total building activity for the first
third of the year. The valuation for
the District is SIS ,627 900, more than
$3.000,000 under the total for the
corresponding period of 1898. New
York City leads the country, with
Los Angeles second and Detroit
third.
There was decrease of 7 per
cent in permit valuations for all
types OF building construction, COM
pairing the current month with
March. This decrease was brought
about by decline of 7 per cent in
the permit valuation of new resi-
dental buildings and of Is per cent
in non-residential buildings. There
was, however. an increase of 10 per
cent In indicated expenditures for
additions, alterations and repairs to
existing structures, comparing April
with March.
The data collected by the Bureau
of Labor Statistics show, in addition
to private and municipal construc-
ton, the value Of buildings for which
contracts were awarded by the Fed
eral and State Governments in the
cities included in the report. For
April, 1899, the value of these build
ings amounted to Sl1.051 900: for
March, 1889. to s12856 900, and for
April, 1888, to s9,123O00.
Important April Permits.
Permits were issued during April
for the following important building
projects: In New York City, in the
Borough of the Bronx, for apart
ment houses to cost over $4,000, 900;
in the Borough of Brooklyn, for
apartment houses to cost approx
mately s1,500,000; in the Borough
of Queens, for one-family dwellings
to cost over s2,0OO00O and for
apartment houses to cost approx
mately s2,OO0,OOO; in Mneola, N. Y,
for a courthouse to cost over ST.
900: in Yeadon, Pa, for apart
ment houses to cost over S500,000: in
Philadelphia for one-family dwell
ings to cost over S850,000 and for
school buildings to cost over S2,000,-
O00
In Chicago for one-family dwell
ings to cost more than ST 900. 900: in
Detroit for one-family dwellings to
cost approximately $3.500,0OO: in
Toledo, Ohio. for school buildings to
cost over 100000; in Davenport,
Iowa, for school buildings to cost
approximately $5O0,0OO; in Min
neapolis for apartment houses to
cost nearly 100000; in Washington
for one-family dwellings to cost
approximately $1,200,0OO in Miami
for one-family dwellings to cost over
100000; in Miami Beach for hotel
Evening star., 1939-05-27
10-Acre Troct Bought
Near BoIdwins RIDGE
sr ecial Dispatch to The Star.

srecial Dispatch to The Star.
WARRENTON, Va, May 81
Charles T. Grant, prominent War
renton contractor, has purchased
from Benjamin F. Ellis, ST., 10 acres
OF land near Baldwin's ridge.
Mr.. Grant has also. purchased
from Mary Jane Grant 125 acres be-
tween New Baltimore and Green
wich.
Julia M. Marshall and others have
sold to Irwin Payne SO acres in Scott
district of Fauquier County.A
Mary Shannon Brown has sold to
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Ellis the property
at the foot Of Alexandria pike, near
Warrenton, containing 15h acres
Evening star., 1939-05-27
Edward Carr Opens
LARGER Offices

Edward r. Carr, realtor, and presi-
dent of the Barnaby Woods Develop
ment Co., announced today occu-
pancy of new and larger quarters at
1858 Connecticut avenue NV.
Increased activity In contract
work, Barnaby Woods, and their new
development, Rutledge, located at
Forty-f1rst and Livingston streets
NV, forced the change. Both the
real estate and building businesses
will be operated from the new loca-
ton.
Mr.. Carr sees the present situation
In real estate as sound and the out
look bright for continuing good
business.
Evening star., 1939-05-27
Hooded Entruncewuys

Hooded entranceways are archi-
tecturally in good taste when adapt
ed to Colonial-style homes. Sturdily
built OF durable lumber to withstand
the rayages Of the elements, some
OF these include side lattice panels.
Evening star., 1939-05-27

American toys shipped into Aus
tralia last year were valued at
S140,O86.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Program, Committee
 Guests At Tea Party

The home of Mrs. Albert E. Herr mann of Robinwood road was the scene of a tea given yesterday for members of the Girl Scout program committee and consultants. During the afternoon Mrs. George Skilton gave a talk on Girl Scouts and How Program Consultants Operate"
 The guests included: Frances Moss. Dorothy Moss, Mary Nixon, Martha Johnson, Mrs. Catherine Lanson, Mrs. W. Glenn Kirby, and Mrs. Minnie Lawton Of Naugatuck, Mrs. Doris Sweet of Watertown Ros- allnd M. Stoddard, Mrs. F. B. Web- ster, Mrs. William V. Tobin Kath- erine T. Doherty, Mrs. T. Montague Cosgriff, Leona O'Neill Mary Shan ahan,. Mrs. W. J Labor, Mrs. Will fam W. Vosburgh, Mrs. J. H. Greene, Imelda O'Brien, Mrs. Archer Row. bottom, Mrs. w. J. Dillon, Mrs. F. E. Newberry. Mrs. J. M. Palen, Mrs. J. Chester Lyttle, Mrs. G. E. Cow perthwaite, Florence Turnbull. Mrs, Donald Post. Mrs. Hugo Lange, Mrs. E. w. Pierson, Mrs. c. L. Tappin Mrs. E. L. Rose, Mrs. David Whiting, Mrs. F. s. Van Valkenberg, Mrs. A. T. Field, Mrs. A. A. Crane, Mrs. M B. Wetmore Mrs. Cyril Roberts Mrs John Raymond, Mrs. c. H. New swanger, Miss Rosita Keehan Mary E. Murphy, Evelina Hauser and El- ma Stuckman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Weddings
Social Arranged
 By Mothers Club

The Mothers club of SS. Peter and Paul church held its regular business meeting on Tuesday eve- ming.
 The following committees were appointed for the next three months entertainment: Mrs. Francis Robin son; refreshments: Mrs. Cook as- sisted by Mrs. Richard Burns, Mrs. Frank Burns, Mrs. Edwin Bolger, Miss Katherine Burns, Mrs. Michael Carroll, Ms. Harry Cashin, Mrs. John Conlon, Mrs. John Cody, Mrs. Edward Costello, Mrs. James Cos- tello, Mrs. Margaret Cruess, Mrs. John Cavanaugh, Mrs. Henry Cor den, Mrs. Joseph Cosgrove, Mrs, Cornelius Crean, Mrs. James Doran, Mrs. Clarence Doyle, Mrs. Joseph Dunne, Mrs. Raymond Drouin, Mrs. Homer Emmons, Mrs. Peter Fallon, Mrs. Ralph Garthwaite, and Mrs. William Ghent and publicity, Mrs. Edward Leonard.
 The next meeting, which will be social will be held on Tuesday eve- ming, February 28 at the school hall. A group of students of the music appreciation class at Albertus Mag nus college, and several members of the student body went to New York last weekend to attend the perform ances of La Boheme" and Aida" Among those who heard " La Bo- heme' Friday were the Misses Ma thilda Crescent, Evelyn Daigle, Car oline Haddad, Mary Sutherland, Katherine Rochon, Jean Smith, Linz da Rossi, Ruth Conway, Razelle Goldberg, Neonilia Procko, Mary Ann Porter, Marie Foley. Rita Af- finito, Jeanne Brown, Sylvia Sam enow, Heeln Harkin, Nancy Caval- laro and Gertrude Leary. Saturday afternoon the Misses Rita Chiap- pinelli, Muriel Wagner, Elizabeth McBrien and Marion Flood attend ed Aida"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Waterbury Women's Club Plans Costume Pageant
-Oricchio photo.

Adrian L. Mulloy, Mrs. Charles E. Beardsley. Mrs. Robert Dennison, Mrs. William c. Green, Mrs. Charles A. Templeton, Mrs. John O. Brad- ley, Mrs. John L. Geist, Mrs. Lewis G. Merrill and Mrs. Frederick c. Marggraff. Those unable to attend are: Mrs. Ellis Phelan, Mrs. Fred erick D. Buckley, Mrs. Frederick M. Peasley and Mrs. Werner H. Hoff- man.
 The past presidents of the Junior club will be: Mrs. Katherine Crane Burdett, Miss Eleanor Husted and Mrs. Wilhelmina Judd White. Un- able to attend are: Mrs. Beatrice Holland Dooley, Miss Marjorie Snow and Mrs. Helen Peasley Comber.
 There will be a group of old fashioned songs sung by the club chorus under the direction of Charles Platt with Mrs. William G. Russell accompanist.
 A playette of three scenes, en- titled, We Are Seven" will be given by the members of the Junor Wom- ems club and daughters of the senior club members. .
 The four most recent of the past presidents. who served ic the order named, will pour and include Mrs. John c. Bradley. Mrs. John L. Geist, Mrs. Lewis G. Merrill and Mrs. Frederick C.. Marggraff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Couple Celebrate
 Golden Anniuersar,

MT. and Mrs. Stephen Luskay Of Millville, Naugatuck celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home recently. The couple were pre- sented with a sterling silver coffee server, a purse and several bouquets. Talisman roses decorated the table. A wedding cake was used as the cen- terpiece of the table.
 Those attending were: Mir. and Mrs Christian Peterson and son Dallas of New Haven, MT. and Mrs. Stephen Luskay, Jr., and daughter, Barbara Ann, MT. and Mrs. Frank Luskay and son. Frank. Jr., MT. and Mrs. Allison Deximer of Nichols, Mrs. Rosemary Fruin, John Luskay of thje city, Louis Luskay of Nauga- tuck, MT. and Mrs. Donald Patchett, MT. and Mrs. c. Nelson of Nauga- tuck, MT. and Mrs. John Simons, Mrs. Grace Patchett, Stanley Patchett. Mrs. Rose Lakatos, Miss Rose Lakatos and MT. and Mrs. Gus tave Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

At this point the declarer decided to finesse the diamond ten, rather than try to drop the queen by play ing the king. Even if this tinesse should lose, West could do no harm: but if East were allowed to gain the lead, spade shift might defeat the contract. Mrs. Tansill was gratifieL to find that the finese succeeded. and ran the rest of the diamonds.
 Now low heart was lead to the queen and the club king squeezed West, who at that time held three hearts and the spade ace. She gave up the ace of spades, whereupon the king cashed and the last two tricks won with the heart ace and king in dummy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Girl Scouts Hold
 Outing At Camp

The Girl Scouts of the Blessed Sacrament Church enjoyed an out ing on Monday at Camp Wequapau- sett in Waterville. Skating was en- joyed in the morning after which Q hot dog roast was held. After din- ner skating, sliding and hiking oc- cupied the time. Younger people were taken to their homes at 4 o'clock and the senior patrol re- mained for supper.
 The girls at the camp were: Dor- othey Bagley, Lillian Belanger, Bet- ty Darlington, Patricia Cooke, Bet ty Deinno, Ruth Dutil, Olga Ciarlel- Il, Barbara Kirby, Mary McManus, Jane Mclean, Virginia McNulty, Joan Murphy, Claire Mullen, Mary Overton, Mary Root, Mary Sullivan, Eunice Cashman. Bernadette Bar " and Ann Savage were in charge. Girls who arrived following the clcse of school and were present for supper were: Catherine Deegan, Jeanne Barry, Lois LaBonne and Frances Winston. Lillian Belanger. Virginia McNulty, Ruth Dutil and Bernadette Barry were also supper guests.
 Mrs. Van Court Tapp, of Hobart St., New Haven, State Chairman of contests for the Connecticut State Federation of Music Clubs announc- es the closing dates on which the applications for the Young Artists and Student Musicians Contests should be filed for entrance in the contest. The date, March 18th, 1889, is two weeks before the actual date of the contest which is April lst and will be held in the Y. W. o. A. on Howe St.. New Haven.
 The date announced as the final application for the Junior Contests will be April 9 and the contest will take place on May 9th at the First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport. Applications If not al- ready obtained for these two series of contests will be sent upon request to Mrs. Tapp. These are all open to numbers of federated clubs or in- diddual members of the Connecticut Federation of Music Clubs.
 The winners of the Young Artists contests will be eligible for entrance in the Plymouth District contests which will take place late in April as an elimination step to the Na- titnal Federation Contests taking place on May 22 and g in Balti- more, Maryland. in connection with the biennial convention of the Na- tional Federation of Music Clubs.
 The Ladies Aid of St. Paul's M. E. church met yesterday with Mrs. David Woods presiding. During the meeting members listened to a broadcast of the New Haven district meeting from New Haven. Mrs. J. B. Roberts of Meriden was the speaker having as Ter topic, Home Missions" The following group members reported as having heard the program: First M. E. church, 78; West Side M. E. 12; South Feder- ated church 19, St. Paul's, 30; Grace M.. E. 25; Thomaston. 2s; Wood- bury, 12: and Watertown, 65. Fol- lowing the meeting the birthday of Mrs. Asa Smith was observed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

The Waterbury Women's club will hold an old-fashioned costume pag- cant and tea on Tuesday, February Fist at 230 o'clock. Many officers and members will be in costume.
 Mrs. Robert Lowell, president of the club, and Miss Elizabeth Mall lette, president of the Junior Wom- ems club and past presidents of both clubs will march into the hall in costume parade. The past presi- dents of the Senior club in attend- ance will be Mrs. William r Chat field, Mrs. Augustine A. Crane, Mrs.