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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Special to the Democrat)

Boston, Aug. 8.-Governors Ray mond E. Baldwin of Connecticut and William H. Vanderbilt of Rhode Island today joined with their fel- low New England governors in urg- ing New England commercial, indus trial and agricultural leaders to place "New England on Display" during the current week. The event. planned by the marketing commit tee of the New England council, is designed to bring to the favorable attention of thousands of New Eng land visitors the quality products made and grown in this region and to acquaint New Englanders with the diversity of products manufactured in the six New England states.
 More than 14,000 New England re- tail stores are participating in the project and are placing New Eng land made and grown products on display in their windows and on counters.
 Governor Comments
 Governor Baldwin's statement fel- lows:
 '".The Connecticut Yankee long has been associated in the public mind
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
JUNIOR COUNCIL
 STAFF ELECTED
Youngsters at YMCA Camp Organize Special Canoe
 Trips

Election of a junior council staff took place yesterday at the YMCA camp at Smiths pond, Watertown. The staff included one representative of each of the tents in the junior section, as follows: Tent 6, James Ahearn; Tent 2, Alan Silverman; Tent 8, Frank Jordan; Tent 10, Nell son Schuman; Tent Il, William Johnson; Tent 12, Richard Gelgud; Tent 13, Arthur Pinney; Tent IA, Benjamin Coe; Tent 15, Richard Platt; Tent 16, John Stinson.
 Two groups of boys left camp yes- terday for canoe trips, one to Ban tam lake, and the other to Lake Candlewood. Ralph Cooke and Rob- ert Brush are directing the three day expedition to Bantam. Among their charges are Richard Clark, Donald Goss, Arthur Pinney, Charles Hearns, William Skiff, Robert Cole man, Alan Silverman, Steven Ruskin and Richard Todd.
 The group setting out for Candle- wood was under the leadership of Joseph Millerick. In the contingent are Fred Thornley, Jack Platt, Ed ward Pagan, Donald Traurig. Ray mond Pidge, and Wallace Palmer.
 The following tests have been passed recently.
 Beginners swimming, by Philip Howard; boat test, by Howard Leavenworth; and canoe test, Jay Albert and Nelson Schuman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
PLAN TRIBUTE
 FOR JOKUBONIS
Retiring President of Lith- uanian Political ClCb
 Living in Bridgeport

Appropriate tribute will be ex- tended William Jokubonis, rc firing president of the. Lithuanian Citi- zen's Political Club, who will be guest of honor at testimonial to take place at the headquarters of the organization at 103 Green street on Thursday night. Past club presidents, city officials and number of friends will be included among the list of speakers, whom it is believed vii lbe complimentary in their remarks towards the hon. ored guest who has guided one of the largest and most successful Lithuanian organizations in the country during the past twelve years.
 Included on the committee in charge are Chairman John Kunk- out, William Shakaitis, Bronis Saredinckas, John Delinks, and Charles Civikas, newly appointed president.
 The testimonial has been planned for the past several weeks since MT. Jokubonis has taken up residence in the city of Bridgeport where he is now employed in the plant of the Warner Brothers Manufacturing Company. The program for the evening consists of refreshments to be served at 8:30 o'clock followed by dinner at 10 p. m. with Gabriel Wiggins as caterer. Members of the committee in charge have announced that the sale of tickets will close tomorrow night previous to final meeting of the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
JEWELL SPEAKS
 AT CONFERENCE
Vice-PrincipaI of Crosby High School Addresses
 Writers, Artists

Those attending the Connecticut Writers and Artists conference at Bethlehem today will hear William B. Elwell, vice-principal of Crosby High school. speak on Adventures in Serenity" MT. Elwell is very popular speaker around Waterbury and the vicinity. Others on today's program will be Gregory Stones, whose topic is "The Function of the Little Magazine; Annie Laura Wi,- Hams, Selling Best-Sellers to the Movies,' and Maurice Grain, "Fic- tion."
 Yesterdays speakers at the con- ference, which is in session all this week and next, were Wallace Nut ting, who showed several of his pictures of unusually beautiful spots in New England; H. Randolph Ma son, who talked about the magazine, "The Conencticut Circle; and Per- ome s. Anderson III, editor of the Stonington Mirror, who spoke on "The Community And Its Weekly Newspapers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
DIR. SINGLETON ON
 VISIT TO EUROPE

Dr. W. Ralph Singleton. Asso- ciate Geneticist at the Agricultural Experiment Station at New Haven, will address session of the Sev- enth International Congress of Genetics, meeting at Edinburgh, Scotland, August g to 30.
 The Genetics Society of America has also awarded grant to Miss Frances Clark of the same depart ment to attend the Edinburgh con- clave. Miss Clark is one of four persons to receive such a grant.
 Dr. Singleton will sail for Eng land on the Queen Mary on August @. The ship will carry a number of delegates from the United States who plan to make short tour of England on their way north to Ed inburgh.
 The subject of Dr. Singleton's pa- per is to be Hybrid Vigor and Its Utilization In Sweet Corn Breeding. Dr. Singleton will trace the history of the principle of hybrid vigor, correct some popular misconcep- tions about the origin of hybrid corn. and tell of the work of Dr. Donald F. Jones of the New Haven Station. in introducing the double cross method making commercial productio of hybrid corn possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
YOUTHS ESCAPE
 JAIL SENTENCES

Charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, Charles Chaney, 23, was given a suspended jail sen- tence of three months after hear ing before Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today. He was arrested last week by Detective -Lieutenants William Foley and William Pollard after transaction involving a check for $10.
 James Keyser, 30, of 25 Savings street, charged with embezzlement received suspended jail sentence of three months.
 Matthew Antonacci. 25, of 1T Fuller street, charged with reckless driving, received a continuance to Aug. 15. The case has been pend- ing since November of last year.
 Richard Hillard, 45, of 68 Con gress avenue, charged with breach of the peace, was given suspended sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
FOR
 DOM CALABRESE
Guest of Honor Recently Saved From Drowning
 Thanks Police Officer

More than one hundred and fifty guests had high praise of one supernumerary officer of the Watefs bury police force at recent party held in honor of Dom Calabrese at the Town Tavern in Oakville.
 A few weeks ago, Officer James Overton made a thrilling rescue of the honored guest at Lake Winne- maug. MT. Calabrese has fully re- covered from his experience and IS especially grateful to Officer Over tons quick thinking.
 Those that were present at the gathering were the following: MT. and Mrs. Dante Calabrese, MT. and Mrs. James Calabrese, MT. and Mrs. Mrs. Carmeine Etergino, MT. and Mrs. Michael Testa, MT. and Mrs. M. Sylvestro. MT. and Mrs. Michael Cocchiolo, MT. and Mrs. Michael Zollo, MT. and Mrs. Patsy Marion. MT. and Mrs. Fred Eetergino, Law renee Marcino, Nal Signore, Mrs. James Borrelli, Maurice Eetergino Biaggo Cocchiolo, Michael Corbo, Pat Holfrige, Johnny Holdridge, Paul Johnson, Wilson Miller, Bob Radasso, Mike Zello Francis Austin, Tony Calabrese, G. Calabrese, Lena Garafols, MT. and Mrs. Emil Eter- gino, MT. and Mrs. Fred Tuslaco, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Malanca, Eva Calabrese, Alfred Turlaco, Phillip DeNoi, Henry zuello, Orlando Zuello, A. Calabrese, Jimmy Calabrese. Laura Calabrese, Johnny, Mary and Sonny Sylvestri.
 Entertainment for the occasion was provided by Austin's orchestra and solos were rendered by Mike Solo, and Patsy Marino. An eccen- trio tap dance that won the plau- dits of the crowd was exhibited by Kelly" Calabrese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
WATERBURIAN ON
 TREE COMMISSION
Oscar F. Warner Named Yesterday By Gov. Bald-
 win for Two Years

Among the appointments made yesterday by Coy. Raymond E. Bald win was that of Oscar F. Warner, of S2 Coniston avenue, to membership on the state tree protection exam ming board, along with Dr. Sher- man P. Hollister, of the University of Connecticut. Both appointments were for tWo-year terms. Until re- gently the only members of the board were the botanist, the entom- ologist, and the forester of the Con- necticut agricultural experiment station at New Haven.
 The governor yesterday also ap- pointed Rep. Stanley P. Mead of New Canaan and Maurice R. Davie of New Haven to the state public welfare council, William D. Scran- ton of New Haven to the state she'll fish commission. and appointed Stanley Talmadge of Norwalk to succeed Elijah s. Ball of Branford on the commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Motion To Discharge Three Accused To Be
 Opposed Next Month
Judge Wynne's Decision ArOuses Statewide Conl- n,ent-Praise for Defendants, Legal Counsel
 Given By Mrs. Hepburn

Sources close to the office of States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald hinted strongly today that an appeal would be taken to the supreme court of errors from the decision of Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne yesterday, in which the Connecticut birth control law is termed defective. In taking the appeal, Mir. Fitzgerald, who is out of the state, will follow out the recommendation of Judge Wynne who said in his memorandum that It would be desirable to have the question judicially decided "once and for all."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
SPECIAL BUS SERVICE FOR
 RACES AT NARRAGANSETT

During the summer racing meet at Narragansett Park, opening on Mon- day, August i4th, the New England Transportation company will oper- ate a special bus service from Hart ford to the track. Special busses will leave Hartford on each racing date at ii:l5 a. m. On the return busses will leave immediately after the last race. Through the medium Of regu- larly scheduled busses convenient connecting service to and from Hart ford is available.
 Through the purchase of ro,ind- trip transportation on this special bus service patrons are afforded q reduced admission to the track.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
BOOSTER NIGHT
 FOR HILL TEAM
Committee Meets Tonight to Formulate Program
 for City League Entry
Washington Hill

Paul Razor" Doran will meet with a large committee of Washington Hill residents tonight to plan "get together night" for the Washington Hill baseball team, entries in the City Amateur league. The commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
I&<<<~ MY~~%
 ssTADLlsHED 1888
wTABLlsHED 1888

You Had Better Grob of q Poir or Two of These Famous OxbIood Cordovon Oxfords at $6.75- Regular Price $1O- It's q Mans Price Holiday.
 A hundred poir of these rich. ruddy, plump, full bodied eordo-
 van oxfords, priced at $6.75-
 instead of $1O-won't stay in our
 stock very long.
 Back to school end college fellows
 must have at leost one pair of
 these college campus favorites.
 Two perfectly hondsome models
 -o Bonnoekburn butcher and Winsote wing tip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Howard Rudolph, 179 Capitol avenue, and Helen Mezen, B Crown street.
 Joseph Walton Hargraves, 675 Highland avenue, and Veronica Mary Jurksaitis, 656 Highland avenue.
 Daniel LaPOrta, B West Porter street, and AntOinette Izzo, 45 Pleasant View avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
BAND CONCERT
 FOR FEAST DAY
Special Program Planned in Observance of Feast
 Day; Delegates Chosen
Brooklyn News

In celebration of the feast of the Nativity of the Birth of Mary, band concert and festival will he held September 9 and 10 at the corner of Primrose street and Brad ley avenue, according to committee announcement today,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Full Weather Report

Boston. Aug. < tUP)-Weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - Mostly cloudy tonight mud Wednesday,. Scattered showers in the iatert0F WedWes- day. Not much change in temper- ature.
 MAsaA ACUUHETTS and RHO D F ISLAND Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Scattered showers in tho Interior "Wednesday, Not much .-chnnWe in temDernture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

tee will meet at the Washington Park Community house at 8 o'clock.
 The committee includes the fol- lowing, who are requested to attend the meeting: Joe Happy" Shea, Maurice Ryan, George Mulligan, Thomas Walsh, Patrick Slattery, Christopher Harmon, John P. Shea, John Capano, William Shea, James Gladney, Messy Maroney, Henry Hayden, Jr,, Joseph Donahue, Eu- gene Sheehan, Thomas McGrath, naugh, John Dalton, John Whalen, Jr.. Edward Curley, Joseph Cava- James Kelleher, Ed Carmody, Sam Archambault, Thomas Scadden, Jo- seph Mulcunry. William Kelly. Ed ward Goggins, Dennis Keane, Frank McGrath, and George Casey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Fife and Drum Corps

The Washington park fife and drum corps will meet tonight at the Community house to discuss plans for participation in future contests. The corps failed to place among the winners at the state meet in Torring- ton Saturday, but Janue Sheehy, their drum major, won the state championship for girl baton swing CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

Two fishermen wading in Lake RosorSa. New Zealand. In quest of brown trout were routed by the Ash. which bit pieces out of their rub- ber boots, letting in the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Holy Name Society

Holy Name Society
 The St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society will receive communion in a body at the 7:30 o'clock mass Sum- day morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

Improvement in the condition of Dr. John E. Farrell of Holmes avenue, local child specialist, was reported at St. Mary's hospital today. He was said to have spent . comfortable night.
 Dr. Farrell has been a patient at the hospital for the past three weeks. He was first reported seri- ously ill but has since shown im- prOvement.
Evening star., 1939-07-12
Corporation
Reports

NEW YORK, July 12.-The fol-
lowing is a summary of corporation
news prepared by the Standard
Statistics Co., New York:
General Motors Corp.-Suspends
income security plan designed to
take care of employees during tenn
porary layoffs as result of tool and
die makers strikes.
Electric Storage Battery Co.-Or-
ders in first half of 1899 were about
Is per cent greater than in like
1888 period.
General Tire & Rubber Co.-De-
clares dividend of so cents on COM
mon stock, payable July 81 to hold
ers of record July 81. Last pre-
Evening star., 1939-07-12
Chicago Grain
BY the Associated Press.

bS ti't associated PreSS.
CHICAGO. July 12.-Wheat prices,
influenced by sharp sell-off in the
corn market. weakened in late trade
today, and September and Decem-
ber contracts fell to new season
lows.
Wheat for September delivery de-
clined to 65a4 cents, down Ia from
the previous close. December con-
tracts fell to St, down IL, and July
to 647s, dwon IA. Prices recovered
partially in closing minutes.
All corn contracts fell to new sea-
son lows. December corn, repre-
senting the new crop, dropped 2A
cents below the previous close to
ass. July also was down 2 cents
and September 1a4 cents at the ex-
treme.
Wheat closed 1z-1k lower; July,
6514-as; September, 66A-ss; corn,
1A-17s lower, July, 44A-7s: Sep
tor,,hor 1su,~-
Evening star., 1939-07-12
Baltimore Stocks

Middling SPOT. 9.S9n.
n Nominal.
Evening star., 1939-07-12
Stock Averages
BY VICTOR EUBANK.

NEW YORK, July IA wave of
buying brought the stock market
to life today, lifting some of the
most prominent shares on the board
to points.
Dealings were the heaviest since
late May as traders who had been
ldllng through the previous dull ses-
sions took larger hand in the
proceedings. Steady buying in such
issues as American Telephone, Union
Carbide, Western Union and Du
Pont stimulated demand in other
leaders.
Telephone Shares Point Way.
Helping to start the movement
after an early period of hesitation.
ticker watchers noticed, was trans
action OF l.100 shares of American
Telephone at l647s. up nearly a
point. Later the gain expanded to
nearly 2 points.
European and Washington de-
'S'Of>i'A>AiIS NNlC SOllSlI utu Id
Vorably IN brokerage quarters but
most analysts assumed that signs of
industrial improvement were chiefly
responsible for the upturn.
transactions approXimated 9O0.-
600 shares, about double those of the
preceding session.
Conspicuous on the rise were
United States Steel. Bethlehem.
International Harvester. Douglas
Aircraft, Industrial Rayon, Celanese,
Brooklyn Union Gas, Great North
ern preferred, GOODYEAR. Chrvsler.
American Smelling. General Motors
and General Electric.
Curb Is Active.
In the curb gains of l to more
than points showed at one time
IN NeWmont, Pittsburgh Plate Glass,
Niles Bement Pond. Todd Shipvards
and Aluminium of America.
Corporate bonds extended an up-
swing, notably in secondary rails.
Commodities were mixed. Chicago
wheat ended down ls to p cent a
bushel. Corn broke Ia to Is cents.
Cotton futures in late trading were
down 10 to 40 cents bale.
A growing belief stocks had Jagged
behind the upturn in business since
mid-May appeared to account. in
part, for the improvement in de-
mand, brokers said.
Recent European tension over
Danzlg, it was said. had diverted
attention from home business re-
ports. With the easing of fears Of
a Danzig coup in the near future,
brokers explained, trade news was
getting closer study.
Hopes for early adjournment of
Congress increased with the shelv-
ing of the neutrality issue. Tax
changes and other notifications in
existing legislation. including relief
and social security setups. were
mentioned as business aids for the
long run.
Shares in Demand.
Communication shares were in
demand coincident with reports
gross revenues had improved while
operating costs relatively Wer
stable. Textiles again perform, d
better against background of n
creased forwarding ordering in
rayon, cotton and other type OF
goods. Steels joined the advance
as trade observers calculated op-
erationS in the next few weeks
should expand the recovery from
the July Fourth shutdoWns.
Wall Street SURVEYS indicated
business in various lines was resist
ing the usual summer let-doWn ten
dencies.
With residential building at the
highest levels in 10 years, sales of
building supplies were reported the
best in recent years.
The Iron Age noted steel scrap
markets, along with the upturn in
copper buying, have become more
active, with quotations up so cents
ton in the Cleveland district and
Is cents at Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1939-07-12
New York Cotton
By the Associated Press,

NEW YORK, July 12.-Cotton fu-
lures were depressed today in SYM
pathy with a lower Liverpool mar
ket. There was foreign profit SELL
ing on arbitrage operations.
Mid afternoon prices ranged 2 to
9 points lower. Selling was said
by the trade to be on the theory
that the market had discounted too
high a subsidy payment with sup
port limited to the trade on the
scale down and professional buying.
July was down 2 at 9.61 and Oc-
tober was lower at 8.44.
Futures closed l higher to 13
lower,
Evening star., 1939-07-12
vious payment was so cents a share
on November Is, 1888.

oil No'eIIlDeT 20, 1855.
General Tire & Rubber Core
ports net income of $1.96 per share
for the six months ended May 81,
against cents for the similar six
months year ago.
Tilo Roofing Co.-Reports net in
come of $116,532 for the "a weeks
ended June II, against $137,72O for
the similar period a year before.
United Wall Paper Factories-An-
nounces renewal of contract to fur
nish major wall paper requirements
of Sears. Roebuck & Co. for pc
riod of three years. A distribution
arrangement with the Sherwin-
Williams Co. and Acme White Lead
& Color Works was also announced.
Household Finance Co., Cleveland
Calls its outstanding per cent
preferred stock for redemption on
September 6, at 104 a share and
accrued dividends from July /.
Evening star., 1939-07-12
United Stotes Treasury Position

BY the Associated Press.
The position Of the Treasury July 10 compa
Evening star., 1939-07-12

Chicago Cash Market
:. Cash Cash wheat No. 2, red 69A: No. 3 red
2 hard 6Sl2-69A; No. / yellow, hard 80: 30:
No. 2 yellow, hard 6SA-s4: No, , yellow
hard tough. .67ha; No 3 yellow hard
2 47a4; No. j yellow, 47Is-4G; No
4! 2-4a No. ! white. 55ia: sample grade
Wnite, 4512 Oats mixed. grain. 2siS; No
sample grade, white. 2aia. Barley, m.fttne.
50-o1 nominal; feed. 35-45 nominal: No 4
-: sample grade, IS. Rye, No. /. All,
No. 2 yellow, 80. wy 'e'ns'
Evening star., 1939-07-12

Total Sales for the day. 10000
sunit Of
oankruptcy receivershlp
oapat ACT or securities assumed by such
en o. dYdend the oregons table
oISeo on last quarterly
M E yT noted special dividends
ve year Payable in stock Declared far this
clared this Ni''ae"Ne pa'o Ut oe-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
Neglected Autos
Are Menace

Neglected cars are a menace to
all motorists and pedestrians. This
is especially true at this season, be-
cause October, November and De-
cember are danger months for ira
vel, say Mobilgas service men in
announcing the waterproof inspec-
ton period is here.
Concurring in the opinion that
automobiles should not be neglect
ed, are officers of the law, high
way officials and safety engineers,
who make constant studies of &C
cident causes.
I'm many places throughout the
country the regular inspection of
motor vehicles is compulsory. In
this state, and many other states,
such examinations are fostered and
encouraged in every possible official
way. Facts about causes of acci-
dents give us abundant reasons. :
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
new U.S.. Tires
MEkT HAZARDS
OF ANY WEATHER

"Be prepared for ANY road in
ANY weather"
This was the warning issued to-
day by the E. j.. Bassine, sales exec.
utive of U. S. Tire Dealers Corpo-s.
ration, as he urged motorists to,
take advantage of General Petro-s
leum annual free waterproof in,
spection service
after the strain of summer driv-
ing with the extra hazard of winter
roads ahead, every driver should
make certain that his car is pre-
pared for top performance" Bassine
cautioned. "Tires are especially i'm
portant. For it's on wet, slippery
pavement that worn, smooth cas-
ings take their greatest toll.
Fortunately, today" he contin-
ued, almost everyone who owns a
car can afford the extra protection
of quick-stopping non-skid tires
Indeed, he can't afford to be with.
out them, because it's the cheapest
life insurance he can buy.
Our new U. S. Royal Deluxe
tire is good example of the tre-
mendous safety factor U. S. tire en-
gineers have been able to build into
q moderately priced tire. The Royal
Deluxe has an entirely new, quick.
stopping, double-action tread. This,
in reality, is tread within tread.
First, it has perfected, six-row
nonskid block design, and secondly,
it has an entirely new quick stop,
ping device which places on the
ground more than $500 extra, sharp
gripping edges, which greatly in
crease the stopping power. The in
slant car brakes are applied, these
'grippers' go into play, bite through
slippery road film, and bring the car
to a quick and safe, straight-line
stop. Drivers of the test cars
promptly named it the tire with
the brake action tread"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
Motorists Offered Free |nSpec
THOUGHT REQUIRED

Plenty of thought, hard work and
accurate attention to detail is re-
quired in servicing cars, says H. E.
Holbrook. Years of study and eff
fort stand behind the expert check
ups we render during waterproof
ing, and at all other times, to in
sure satisfactory. economical opera
ton of motor vehicles. Most of our
customers appreciate this. That's
why our business is growing SO
steadily. Folks probably appreciate
we're doing our level best"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
HE ANSWERS ALL

will your car start on cold morn
ings and nights? Will the gears
shift easily? Will the motor oil pro-
perly protect bearings and cylin-
ders? Is the radiator cooling system
okay? How are the wheel bearings?
These are just a few questions an
swered by Winterproofing," asserts
Bill Grassland of the 9th and Broad
way super service, who says he is
ready to give answers free, thus
easing Motorists minds.