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The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
Sheep Killer Caught.

Mora-A 285 pound sfeep-killing
black bear was killed on the first day
of october by two farmers who had
suffered heavy losses through his ac-
tivities. The bear was shot by Charlie
Wilkes and Pete Althause after it had
been caught in a trap near the Wahkon
fire tower. It is estimated the bear
had killed 48 sheep in the past several
weeks. Earlied this year he had sue
ceeded in escaping from the steel jaws
OF a trap and leaving trail had been
tracked by hunting dogs and former
warden Tony Lemay. Claims for dam
age due to the bears raids will be filed
against the state. It is believed the
mate of the slain bear is at large in the
area south Of Isle
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
Card of Thanks.

We herewith desire to express our
thanks to all those who SO graciously
assisted in the celebration of our 25th
wedding anniversary on Thursday
evening and for the fine gifts rendered
us in memory of the happy event.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carlson.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
RED CROSS TO
| START drive
Names of Workers and Areas
They VIII Cover Listed by
Chairman Strachan.

Forty Red Cross workers will swing
into action Monday for the annual roll
call for the Ely chapter The drive,
originally set for the week of Nov.
sill, has been heightened another week
to end, Nov. 18.
The list of workers and the areas they
will cover was announced Wednesday
| by Chairman B. o. Strachan as fol-
lows:
Camp street and all avenues between
Camp and Sheridan streets, Robins
Gardens John Kapsch, Mrs. Thos.
Carey, Mrs John Salminen, Mrs. Matt
Markovich, Mrs. Joseph Novak and
Mrs. L. C. Stember
Sheridan street and all avenues be-
tween Sheridan and Chapman streets
Mrs. Joseph KoStelic, Mrs. Richard Wal
lace, Jr, Mrs. John Mahady and Mrs.
Sam E. Swanson.
Chapman street from Central avenue
to west end and all avenues between
Chapman and Harvey Streets-Miss
Gladys Merrill, Miss Adella Rudow.
Chapman street from Central avenue
to east end and all avenues between
Chapman and Harvey streets-Mrs. E.
Anderson, Mrs Robert Opel, Mrs.
Thomas Thielman.
Harvey street and all avenues be-
tween Harvey and Conan streets-Mrs.
Byrd Brownell, Mrs. Charles Smith.
Conan street and all avenues between
Conan and White streets-Mrs. Anna
Leino, Mrs Gust Maxi
White street and all avenues between
White and Pattison streets-Mrs. Clin-
ton CoombS, Mrs. Emil KoSN.
James and Boundary streets and all
avenues south of James street-Mrs
Anderson, Mrs. Opel, Mrs. Thielman.
Between north side of Camp street
and railroad tracks and between 10th
avenue east and east end of Savoy
Iocation-Mrs. Frank Mustar, Mrs Wal
ter Kangas, Mrs. John Elioff, Mrs.
Carl Kruger.
Spaulding, Sibley and Calumet loca-
tions-Mrs. Wesley Beel, John Pierce,
Garfield Nicholas.
Lakeview-Mrs. H. c. Newgord.
White Iron-Mrs Vivian Imhoff.
Burnside and north end of lake-Mrs.
William Jones, Mrs Leino.
School District-Miss Zella Richter,
Miss Mary Sever
Winton-Mrs P. N Ramstad, Mike
Sinko.
Chandler street and avenues between
Camp street and railroad tracks to
10th avenue east-Miss Sylvia Colombo,
Mrs. Nat Dargontina
Chandler location-Mrs. Frank Likar,
Miss Rose Zelesnikar.
Birch Lake-Mrs. Imhoff.
Moose Lake Road-Mrs. Margaret
Lambert, Mrs Emil Forsman.
Finn HilI-Mrs. Herbert Venner and
Mrs Robert Neckich.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Leibeck left We'd
nesday for the winter in Florida
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Carey left
this morning for Minneapolis for a
visit.
Mrs Edward Buckley left this morn
ing for st. Paul to attend the state
auxiliary conference
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Seraphine ar
rived from Bernidii this morning for
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
First Methodist Church
REV. JAMES E. DOWLER, Minister.
The Suomi-Synod Lutheran
Church
REV. DOUGLAS OLLILA, Pastor.

The Ladies Aid meets tomorrow, Fri
day, at the Hakala residence in the
afternoon and evening.
Regular weekday services wednesday
at 7:30 p. m.
Sunday School at $50 a. m
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
Library to Stay Open
Longer in Afternoon.

The Ely public library viii be open
on week days until $50 p. m, according
to an announcement by Mrs. Ruth
King, librarian. 1t formerly closed at
4 O'Clock. This change is being made
for the benefit of school children who
may wish to use the services offered by
the library.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. Olive Dunstan and Mrs. John P
Nankervis, won prizes in bridge and
.7-Up at a social gathering of Rebekah
Past Grands at Aurora last week. Mrs.
John Mattila of Eyeleth won the door
prize
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Charles Strachan, assistant Boy Scout
director of the Headwaters Area
stationed at Hibbing, was home ovhr
Saturday and Sunday for a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. O.
Strachan
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

The Past Noble Grands Club will meet
in the I o. o. F. lodge rooms on Sat-
urday, November 4th, at 2:30 in the
afternoon with Mrs. Ernest Dunstan
and Mrs. Herbert Venner as hostesses.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. Barbara Schmid returned to
her home in Tower the latter part of
the week after several days visit with
her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Nyberg, and
Mr. Nyberg in this city.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs Fred Aslin entertained her
bridge club on Tuesday. Prizes were
awarded Mrs Edward Buckley and Mrs.
Albert Prisk
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Schaefer, in
company with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Yapel of Tower drove to Red Lake Falls,
Friday, for weekend visit with Mr..
and Mrs. John Draeger.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Joseph Baudek of Aurora and Miss
Rose Glinsek of this city applied for
a license to marry at Virginia, Tuesday,
from Deputy Clerk Joe Klobuchar.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr. and Mrs. oliver Bell of Biwabik
were here Saturday to visit with friends
and to attend the anniversary banquet
of the Presbyterian church.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
Meals for Body and souI

Twenty-one meals a week for the
body, with a lot of soda wash be-
tween, and one scanty meal a week
for the soul-wen, draw your own
conclusions.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Ellis and daughter,
Verna Garland, left yesterday for Mon
tezuma, Indiana, to spend the winter.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

daughter returned the later part of
the week from weeks visit with Mr.
and Mrs. william Lacey in Cincinnati,
Ohio
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Riikola and
son, Walfred, of Hibbing, spent Satur-
day and Sunday at the Matt Herranen
home.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

W H. Brouillette left Sunday for
Los Angeles, California, where he will
enter the Curtis Wright Technical In
stitute of Aeronautics.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs steve Stonich, ST., and
Mr.. and Mrs Steve Stonich, Jr of CHS
holm, were in she city Sunday for
visit with relatives.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. Frederick Draper and son have
returned to their home in New York
City after a months visit here with
Mrs. Draper's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
o. z. KoiVunen.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

LULIltr LedgUt uttLIIIgS Oh LII6 LIISl
and third Monday evenings.
Ladies Aid meetings on the second
Friday evening.
Midweek Devotional service each
Wednesday evening.
Choir rehearsal each Wednesday
evening after divine service.
Teachers meet each Tuesday evening
Board of Directors meeting on the
first Sunday evening after divine wor-
ship.
You are cordially invited to attend
Our Services!
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. R. Kochka of Brainerd was here
Saturday and Sunday attending the
Presbyterian anniversary celebration.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foltz are parents
OF 7-pound son born Thursday at the
Moose Lake city hospital. The boy has
been named Joseph Michael.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Misses Helen Hall and Theo Maxi
spent several days in Soudan last week.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
Presbyterian Church
REV. 81. RUSSELL BROWNE, Pastor.

worship, ,......... .o-5o 7. M.
In the absence of the pastor, the Rev.
E. H. Bull of Tower will conduct the
morning worship service. The music
for this service will be in charge of
the junior choir, Mrs Lynn Paulson,
director, Miss Mona Kent, accompanist.
The visiting pastor will speak on Gods
Peculiar People"
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Misses Margaret Erchul and Mary
Kerze of Soudan were Ely Visitors last
week.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs A. j. Noble and Mrs. Alvina
Norbert of Gilbert were Ely visitors
last week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. z. Trezona
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Marilyn Greene visited with relatives
in Virginia last weekend
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. James Tonkin of Du-
luth attended the anniversary celebra-
ton Of the Presbyterian church, Sat-
urday and Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

The annual meeting of the st. Louis
County Historical Society takes place
next Monday at Room 41O, Court House
in Duluth. Officers viii be elected at
this meeting and reports of the working
staff will be read and considered.
Obituary tributes to the members who
have passed away during the year will
be paid.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
st. Anthony's Catholic
Church
FATHER FRANK MIHELCIC, Pastor.
Father Henry Larkin, Assistant.

Masses at $50; 7:45; 900 and 1915.
Sunday School and BeD@diction at
I 80 p. M.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Ray D. Handy of the firm of R. d.
Handy, Inc, Duluth, photo engravers,
was in the city last week on business.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Frances Mae Richards was home from
the University, Saturday and Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Miss Rosalie Zgonc of Gilbert spent
Friday in Ely.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Annual Food Sale by the Ely Girl
Scout Council at the VermiliOn Electric
Shop on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1939.-adv.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Clyde Brennan was Duluth visitor
on Saturday.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Miss Dorothy Prouse is serving on the
jury in Hibbing.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Francis Brennan spent Wednesday in
CIOquet.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. B. 0. Strachan, Mr.
and Mrs. II. E. Berg, the Rev. and Mrs.
H. R. Browne and Miss Zella Richter
will go to Minneapolis to attend the
marriage of Charles Strachan and Miss
Margaret Bauldauf on Saturday.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. Clarence Chinn spent few days
in Duluth this week.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02


H R. Browne and Miss Zella Richter
will go to Minneapolis to attend the
marriage of Charles Strachan and Miss
Margaret Bauldauf on Saturday.
DR.. c. j. Larson, of Bemidji, will be
at Ely, on Sunday, November 18th, at
the Forest Hotel, from P. NJ to 9 P.
NJ, also on Monday, November Goth
from A. M to p M IF you are in
doubt about your eyes come in and
have them examined. Glasses fitted,
also artificial eyes.-adv. 11-16
Mrs Minnie Kiljander, former resi-
dent of this city when her husband,
Alex Kljander, was in the jewelry
business here, died at her home in
Virginia, Friday, following a brief i'll
ness. She was 55 years of age and is
survived by her husband, one son, VIII
fred, and a daughter, Mrs. Waiter
Jytyla of Virginia.
The mysteries of the sky revealed
The floating mountain Eros, dwarf
mystery star and other new astron-
omical discoveries explained by Robert
R. Coles, astronomer and associate lee
tu,er, Hayden Planetarium, New York
and illustrated by william Crowder,
naturalist and artist One of the many
interesting articles to be found in The
American Weekly, the magazine distri-
buted on Sunday with the Chicago
Herald
The Theta Rho girls INDUCED in a
Holloween party on Tuesday evening.
Each member brought guest. A scav-
enger hunt was held and later Art
Buraglio furnished music for dancing.
Those on the lunch committee were
Isabel Thompson, Marcella Nieni and
Kathleen Skantz The entertainment
committee included Laveryne Halamik,
Marcia Martin, Patsy Bottiani and Mar
garet Shega. In charge Of decorations
were Rose Groom, Mildred Erickson,
Anna Mae Kral, Anne Lekatz and An
gela Pucel
Annual Foe5 Sale by the Ely Cir
Scout Council at the vermilion Electric
/ Shou ON SATURDAY.. Nov. 4. 193q-ady1
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. Ruth King, Mrs. E. Leino and
Miss Rachael Kantola attended Ii
brary meeting in CIoquet on Wednesday
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

in Hibbing, the sister in Virginia, two
sisters and brother in California
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. julie Johnston was in Duluth on
business, Wednesday.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Scout Council at the vermilion Electric
Shop on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1939.-adv
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. August Maxi, Fred Hoivunen,
Matt Herranen and Theodore Herranen
spent Monday in Virginia.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Eliminate time by building your
estate through life insurance.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. Edward Buckley left this morn
ing for st. Paul to attend the state
auxiliary conference.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. William Kendrick and children
spent the weekend in Virginia
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Seraphine ar
rived from Benidji this morning for
a visit at the home of Mr. Seraphine's
parents, Mr. and Mrs Jack Seraphine.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
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Francis Brennan spent Wednesday in
CIoquet.
Clyde Brennan was a Duluth visitor
on Saturday.
Miss Dorothy Prouse is serving on the
jury in Hibbing.
Miss Rosalie zgonc of Gilbert spent
Friday in Ely.
Annual Food Sale by the Ely Girl
Scout Council at the VermiliOn Electric
Shop on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1939.-adv.
Mrs. Clarence Chinn spent few days
in Duluth this week.
Mrs. julie Johnston was in Duluth on
business, Wednesday.
Mrs. William Kendrick and children
spent the weekend in Virginia.
Misses Dorothy Prouse, Anne Lobe
and Mrs. Howard Prouse spent Saturday
in Duluth.
Mrs. Emma Brobin is agent for the
c. & ID. Silk Products. Phone 350-R.
Misses Evelyn Dahl, Elaine Ander-
son and Ann Popovich were in Duluth
over the weekend.
Mrs. August Maxi, Fred Hoivunen,
Matt Herranen and Theodore Herranen
spent Monday in Virginia.
Mrs. Ruth King, Mrs. z. Leino and
Miss Rachael Kantola attended a Ii
brary meeting in Cloquet on Wednesday
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02
First Evangelical Lutheran
Church

(Member of the Finnish EvangeiicaS
Lutheran National Church of America
2I2 East Camp Street
REV. z. A. HEINO, Pastor
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Misses Dorothy Prouse, Anne Lobe
and Mrs. Howard Prouse spent Saturday
in Duluth.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mrs. Emma Brobin is agent for the
c. & ID. Silk Products. Phone 35O-R.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Misses Evelyn Dahl, Elaine Ander-
son and Ann Popovich were in Duluth
over the weekend.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

LOST-Fox TERROR, female, black and
white body with brown spotted face.
Wore collar and harness. Reward.
Charles Bartelma, 419 East Chapman
Street. 11-2p
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Leibeck left Wed.
nesday for the winter in Florida.
The Ely miner., 1939-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas J. Carey left
this morning for Minneapolis for a
visit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20

Peter Parker. During that engage ment the flag staff of the fort was shot away. Sergeant Jasper jumped down upon the beach, took up the flag and fixed 1t again In its place, with the remark; Don't let us fight without a flag"
 The next day Governor Rutledge presented his own sword to Jaspeh as Q mark of respect for his bravery, A monument was later erected on the Charleston Battery to the memory of the defenders of the fort, where 1t is visited by travellers from all over the world.
 On the Reverse of the Arms of the Great Seal of South Carolina Is shown e woman walking along the seashore over swords and dag gers, representative of Hope over. coming dangers. In her right hand she holds Q laurel branch signify. ing the honors which Colonel Moul- trio, his officers and men had won on that auspicous day, June 28, l766 The brilliant rising sun, and asure sky indicate fine day and bespeak good fortune, The fort was later named Mourtrie in honor of It's great commander, Outside the fort Is the tomb of oseola, Sem- mole Indian Chief.
 Sullivan's Island, across the har- Dor from Chariestown, has been, for many years, Q leading Summer re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20

sort of the South Atlantic coast. It has 6 permanent population and in addition 8 military post is located there. The beach and the one ad- jacent. just to the north, the Isle of Palms, are among the choicest for surf-bathing. These beaches lie about midway between New York and Miami and are favorites with the people of the southeact. The area around Charlestown is replete with points of historic interest, Edgar Allan Poe, born in Boston, Is said to have written "rhe Gold Bug" while living in Charleston and sojourning on eullivan's Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
Great Seals Of States
 Is Interesting Study
Article in Boston Teachers News Letter Draws Atten.
 ton to Story Behind Printed Seal

review of them is well worthwhile. There is, for example. the Great Seal of South Carolina. another of the thirteen original states, that, like Massachusetts, made important contributions to the success of the Revolutionary War and the wln- ming of American Independence.
 From early days these two states have figured prominently in support of their mutual rights, When the port of Boston was prac- tically blockaded by the British and the inhabitant s of that city were thrown into conSternation, the people of South Carolina assembled in convention in Charleston, July 6, l774 and, without dissenting voice, adopted resolutions declaring their rights and supporting the people of Boston.
 While the motto, as expressed in the Seal of Massachusetts Is one of Peace, the motto in the Seal of South Carolina, is one of Hope. Dunn Spiro Spero (While I live I hope).
 The device tor the armorial achievement of the Great Seal of South Carolina, consists of a Palmetto tree growing on the sea- shorel at its base Q tornup Oak tree, with branches Topped off, and prostrate. Below the branches of the Palmetto are two shields; the one on the right Is inscribed March 26th, and on the left July 4th: the first alludes to the ratification of the Constitution of South Carolina and the second to the Declaratio of Independence. The Palmetto tree represents tho fort on Sullivan's Island; and the dead Oak tree, the British fleet as being constructed of oak timbers, It lies prostrate un- der the erect Palmetto tree. because the fort, constructed of that tree defeated the British fleet, under
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
BREWING COMPAN
 NAMED IN ACTION
Injured Girls Father Seeks Damages of $lO,OOO; :.
 Suit Approved

.0enevieve Dorr of $40 North Main street has been granted permission by Judge Carroll 0. Kinks of tho United District court to institute Q SiO,OOO civil action in the Waterbury Court of Common Pleas, against the Eastern Brewing Co. The permits sion of the United States court was necessary to permit the action as the brewing company Is being rec organized through that court. Being a minor, the plaintiffs father will bring the suit.
 The girl claims she tripped and fell on Q hatchway cover in the sidewalk on Sparks street near North Main street, Dec. 10, ieSe, sustaining severe injuries to her legs. The hatchway cover was left in Q dangerous condition by brew. cry employees, 1t is alleged.
 Atty. James E. Mcknight appeaT for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20

suited in many claims against city No action was tE.ien on a request by the Waterbury Vegetable Growers association for improvements at the public market, committee report ing that there was legal question of the city's authority to make any changes there since the property is not owned by the municipality. The market area is leased from the New Haven railroad.
 The mayor reported that he had investigated a number of complaints about streets, sidewalks and bridges.
 Savings Expected
 The board did not pass any vote on the designation of the city hall janitor who will be dropped after the first of the year as provided by the i940 budget. The mayor re. marked that installation of auto- matic stokers would allow the dis- missal of another empioye and large savings in fuel.
 Following hearings, the board voted to levy sewer assessments against owners of property on Arbor, Stiles, Piedmont, Autumn, Post and Thomas streets and simons avenue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN $2,5OO SUIT

Settlement out of court has been reached in the $2,b00 superior court action brought by James O'Connor against Theodore Weber. The suit was the result of an automobile ac- cident.
 The plaintiff claimet that on August II. 1888 while crossing Mea- dow street near Chatfield avenue, he was struck by car owned by the defendant. Head and arm in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20

gerous, and said the best step to to take would be to tear up the tracks and then pave the area.
 As the board discussed tempo rary covering of the cracks, the mayor declared "fps time to stop doing something for just one group or one section, and time to do some- thing for all the people of the city" He went on to assert thSs the board of works had failed to investigate complaints made to it. and said he had been obliged to make personal inspections himself.
 The board accepted the mayors recommendation that plans for Q new layout of Walnut street, ct orange street, be made by the ea. gineering bureau. There is Q severe dip in the pavement at that point, and falls and accidents have rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20

Among interesting monthly pub llcations received at the New York field office, 4S Broadway, of the United States Travel Bureau, Department of the Interior, is the Boston Teachers News Letter, offi- cial organ of the Boston Teachers Club.
 In the letter there frequently appears items of historic interest which should prove helpful to vacationistS seeking information concerning the several states to which they may travel,
 Under title of "These United States" in the December issue, there Is an article prepared by MT. Frederic W. Cook, secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, relating to an Order in Council, in 17S0, for reporting a device for Seal for said Commonwealth,
 The Arms and Great Seal rec commended and accepted consist of shield having blue field, on which an Indian is depicted, dress cd in a shirt and moceasinS, hold Ing in his right hand Q bow, and in his left an arrow, all in gold, In the upper corner of the field is Q silver star with five points, The Crest Is Q wreath of blue and gold, showing a right arm, bent at the elbow, with the hand grasping a sword. The motto: "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem,' tBy the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty),
 A study of the states through their respective seals Is an impress sive method of acquiring basic historical knowledge concerning the development of the Republic, There are combined in these devices q condensed record of achievements and the principles upon which es- tahlished order and authority rest,
 All of the states have seals and Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
CHURCH CLUB PLANS
 YULETlDE PAGEANT

Preparations for sponsoring Q Christmas pageant were completed last evening ct 6 meeting of the Young Adult club of the Italian Baptist church at the home of Miss Winfred Tirandi. Members Of the club following business meeting ct which plans for observing the Christmas season were discussed, enjoyed 0 social hour in which Q grab bag and refreshments were fea- tured.
 Those present included Ann Fier- monte. Alexander Desantis, Teresa Tirandi. Winlfred Tirandi, Lucy Fiermoate, Frank Parisi, Lena Pres- to and Anthony Eiermonte. y
 Japans labor shortage is acute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20

Japans labor shortage S acute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
Mayor Overruled
 By Board Of Works
Commissioners Favor Covering Trolley Tracks With
 Asphalt-MayOr Conducts Inspections

The board of works last night oveETuled Q recommendation by Mayor Patrick M. Perriello and voted to have the street department to cover trolley tracks at East Main street and Meriden road with as- paalt. The vote was passed on mos ton of Commissioner James Phelan, who said that East End residents wanted such repairs made. Mayor Elect Vincent A. Scully was an in- terested spectator at the meeting.
 Mayor Rerriello had informed the board that supt. of Streets Herbert Scott- Smith and he had found that merely covering the tracks would make the road conditions more dan.