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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

Male Driver
 Miss Ryan was arrested by Motor Patrolman Alfred Oyerton after an accident Saturday morning on the Waterbury Thomaston highway which involved an automobile op- erated by Roy r. Callahan, Of Terryville. Callahan testified that he was driving towards Waterville and, as he approached the railroad bridge, he noticed car zooming toward him on the wrong side of the road. He said he pulled away over to his right and stopped dead, but his automobile was struck and smashed. The Ryan car, he said, was not driven by Miss Ryan at all, but by a man,
 Miss Ryan testified the exact op- posite She said she was driving towards Waterbury at leisurely rate of speed, when approaching the bridge, she saw the Callahan car flying towards her at an incredible pace, She pulled away over to her right, she said, but was struck. Miss
 
 car, and that her brother, who, she said, wouldn't even know how to start an automobile, was riding in the back seat. Her testimony was confirmed by her sister, Mrs. Shea, also of New York. Mrs. Shea said she was riding in the front seat with her sister.
 AINN ttfn n IT. ficer OVerton and Patrolman James Little, of the traffic bureau, both of whom said they found the Ryan car on the left hand side of the bridge, front wheel over the low fence. tire burns in ts wake. The Callahan car, they said, was on It's own side of the road
 Heard Speeding Car
 MT. Smith, who said he works at the Ash Removing Co, on the flats below the bridge. testified for the defense that he heard the Cal lahan car slap loose board on the bridge. He said the Callahan vehi- cle hit the board so loudly that he looked up, and saw 1t speeding on eiiO Wioiib oiut VI tiiC iohu' oiliy m automobile travelling at m ex- ceptlonal rate of speed could make such racket, MT. Smith said. He said also that the Ryan car was riding on the right side of the road Several passengers, including his wife, were riding with Callahan but only Donald Conopak. l2, stepson testified. He said he did not see MT | Smith at the scene of the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
POLICE PROBING
 FOUR FREAKS
Over $I00 in Merchandise Taken From East Farm
 Street Stores

Two breaks were investigated by police today.
 A typewriter was heportcd stolen from GAO Bank street sometime dur ing the night, and cigarette ma chine was tempered with at gas station at 1900 South Main St.
 Detective Lieuts. William Foley and Edward McElligott investigated
 A break at Romanos grocery store, 52 East Farms street, and the East Farm tavern next door. yes- terday morning resulted in a har- vest for the thieves.
 Whiskey, meat and peanuts, top- ped by about $l00 worth of cigars and cigarettes failed to please the thieves, 90 they broke amusement machines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
WATERVILLE GIRL
 HURT IN BRISTOL
Mary Paffney Passenger in Car Which COlIides
 With Milk Truck

Bristol July l7--Three persons were treated at Bristol Hospital Sunday for injuries received at APO a. m. when the automobile in which they were riding collitled on Farm ington Avenue near Vincent Road with q milk truck. John ORourke of Case street, operator of the truck, owned by Merritt Bowen of Jerome Avenue, and LeRoy Childs of l38 Park street Thomaston, who was at the wheel of the car, were ordered by Policemen Gordon Page and Prank Molandcr to appear this morning at police headquarters,
 Cbllds was cut on the knee and right wrist in the accident and Miss Mary Paffney. of 20 Chapel Street, Waterville, one of his two passcn- gers, was cut on the left knee and had front tooth broken, Louis Kelley of 434 Baldwin street, Wa terbury, the other passenger. re- ceived bruises. All were discharged from the hospital shortly after their admittance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
zUSMANS LAUD
 GENE DOHERTY
Motor Cop Captures Lad, Loaded With Loot, in
 Building

The police radio system proved It's worth last night---to the satis- faction of Messrs David and Max zusman, the discomfiture of a IA year old boy, and the apprehen- sion of two other lads,
 The zusman brothers operate q metal business on South Fifth street and last night paid the place a visit. Finding broken window and hearing someone move about inside the building they called po- lice headquarters and a radio alarm was sent in
 Tn what the amazed Zusmans said was about 90 seconds, Motor Patrolman Eugene Doherty was on the scene, followed closely by Mo- tor Patrolman Joseph Lovallo to capture 14-year old lad inside the building It was learned that two others had fled
 The youngster was loaded down with pens, pencils and other loot, and pile of goods was near the window, ready to be taken away :. Police were seeking the boys com panions today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Promotion

George Warren Beckley. of the U. $. Navy. the son of Mir. and Mrs. George w. BeckIey of 14 Ridgewood street, was recent ly been promoted from Seaman First Glass Co C0xswain, after serving for . period of only eight months In naval service. it was learned from the local recruiting office today. George is well known around Water bury, and Is noted as an excel lent swimmer. He is at present serving on the board the U. $. $. Cimarr0n, a newly c0n- structed oil tankeG which is the largest of It's kind In the world in fuel oil capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
l. (. s. Diploma

Scranton. July l4-Philip Sot- tosanto of 200 Long Hill road. Wa terbury, Conn, wn honors here to- day for completing nintenslve course in electrical engineering, according to Dean R. T. Strohm of International Correspondence schools who issued diploma to Sottosanto this afternoon. J. D. Purdy, director of the schools of electricity. declared SottosantoS final examination showed an un- usual understanding of the subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SEASONS HAS
 CASE CONTINUED

Joseph Stasionis. of 77 Draher avenue, arrested yesterday after noon on a charge of reckless driving was granted a continuance until Aug. 2 by Judge Theobald F. Con- way in Traffic Court today.
 Stasionis was arrested after an accident at sylvan and Edecwood avenue which involved an auto mobile operated by Domenic Che rubini, of 37 Lowland avenue.
 Miraculously. MT. Cherublni. and his wife who was riding with him. escaped uninjured. although their automobile turned half-somer- sault and came to rest upside down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SIXTY ENROLL AT
 GIRL SCOUT CAMP

Tine Waterbury oirl Scout camp in Wateryille Is now filled to cap- acity, with the arrival yesterday of sixty new girls, in addition to six who stayed over from the preceding group. The new girls had separate camp fires in the evening in the four different camp units. and made plans for actIvitieh for the remainder of the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Youth Injured

Raymond Scheinda, c, of l0S2 South Main street, who suffered lacerati0ns of the nose, lips. and face, and Q head injury while playing In a used car lot near hts home. was reported In Comfort able" condition at St. Mary's hospital today.
 The lad was injured when nc released . heavy derrick and the block and tackle fell on him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Vets Among WPA
 Workers Dropped

Though exempted by law, number of local war veterans were among the WPA employees dismissed here Friday after noon, 1t was learned today.
 The veterans have protested tO Supervisor William E. Ken nedy and have asked their var ious organizations to take ac- ton. Mir. Kennedy says that the mistake was made by the New Haven office, and that the men can be returned to work only after instructions from the Elm City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Agreements

The following compensation agreements, fin which payments will be made weekly during dls- ability, have been filed at the office of Commissioner James M. Lynch:
 Chase Brass < Copper O.. and ,. ZablOtny. 70 Prospect street, fractured hand, S9.0I, be- ginning July 6.
 Chase Brass X Copper O., and A. Roy, fractured foot, $13.40, beginning June 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Defends Permit

Nicholas Apalucci, of 398 North Main street Waterbury, Is appear Ing before the state liquor con- trol commission in Harford today for a hearing concerning he pos- sible revocation of his license.
 Ten others from various parts of he state are In Harford today for he same purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
C. Y. o. Units Attend
 Communion Services

Several hundred members of the Catholic Youth Organization re- ceived Holy Communion yesterday morning at the 8 o'clock mass at the Church Of the Immaculate Con- ception. Rev. George Reilly celebrat- cd the mass.
 Members of the organization were seated in a body, taking up most of the seats off the center aisle of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Spotlighting Brass City News
SOiaIized Medicine

Socialized medicine will be the topic of Dr. Creighton Barker when he speaks at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary club Wednesday at the Hotel Elton.
 Waterbury and Naugatuck clubs will meet on the links in Nauga- tuck July 20. The golf tourna- ment of the l90th and 200th dis trlcts will take place August 9th at the Waterbury Country club.
 The Rotary will hold party at Wilcx's Tuesday night, August 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

Through the cooperation of the Waterbury branch office of the Con- necticut state employment service and operating under a new system maugurated by Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher, number of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
BRITISH SOLDIER SHOT

Tientsin, China. July l7--(UP)-- Private J. w. Tomlinson. Of the British Durham infantry regiment, wns shot in the stomach by snipcr at Shanhaikwan Friday and died in hospital Saturday, dispatch said today. Tomlinson was on vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Summer Positions Found for School, College Students
Teacher Convicted
 As Reckless Driver
Miss Ryan of New York City, Native of Waterbury,
 Appeals From Fine of $25, Costs

In the face of sartngy contradictory evidence Mary Ryan 31 of the Bronx, N. Y public school teacher educated in Waterbury was convicted of reckless way in traffic court today Judge Conway deferred sentence until this afternoon however motion of Defense Coun- se Gregory Lynch who could not immediately post bonds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

high school ind college students have been placed in summer DO" sitions Others with special qualifica- tions have been furnished with em- ployment. The plan is explained in the following announcement issued today:
 Tn an attempt to better state- wide employment service for em- ployers requiring summer resort help. the Connecticut State Employ ment Service has established cen- trhl filing system for resort em- p,Dyes at Hartford, Labor Commis- signer Cornelius J. Danaher an- ntainced today. The new bureau is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

FOFmeF 5eCTtJsHy Town Clerk Mary C. Kllmartin attended the annual dinner meet ing of the Connecticut Association of Town Clerks and Registrars Saturday at Wilcox's restaurant, Savin Rock. Speakers included State Treasurer Joseph Y. Talbot of Naugatuck, and Dr. John Satti, of New London, former secretary
 of state.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
WORK TODO

Quite large group people present to hear Phillip
give another of his instructive and interesting
regarding the condition of the but also ad
average intelligence the remarks of Mr. Ran
doph and others and then to their existence blind
dumb the Tightening cord of racial restrictions
their city, substantial advancement be gained
group by solid front with of economic
security majority Just Mr. Randolph apy pointed
harmed by the kind of leadership and
wonder there all in Minneapolis AS usual
less adequately cared for by clubs
wonders what the will be named They
will probably numbers Those of who have
drift angudy through loaf
lap luxurious We approach life boldly when the
sun shines life scramble for keep the rain
from washing away the veneer.
Included among the Agencies supported the community fund
there called the Minneapolis Urban League branch of
organization of the having of its functions
industrial development of the Negro and to act sort of
facilitate amcabe relations between the Negroes and
whites The officers that the governing body of local
branch that we'll acquainted with the real need OF
which jobs No deny that almost day
group being replaced by of another
always considered being for always
being taken with npunity Individuals securing work
ngeanded members of group People who formerly used
considering another of group Without suggesting
situation with that of sister must be
that something There be for
neecveness Urban League but the Negroes of Mime
apos should find what they and take suitable action
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
NYA PROGRESS SHOWN

For the first time Negro boys have
been admitted to the NYA Resident
Training camp at Shakopee, was the
announcement made to the Job Clinic
group of the Minneapolis Urban
League by John Thomas, NYA Of
fetal. Several Twin City boys left this
weekend to enroll in vocational train
ing courses, one of which is aeronau-
tics. The Job Clinic group in its semi
monthly meeting held at Phyllis House
heard Mr.. o. J. Kaasa, head of the
Junior Placement Service division. Mr..
Kaasa gave an excellent treatise on
junior employment problems. Mr.. John
Seymour, president of the group, issued
an invitation to all youth to attend
future meetings.
Mr.. Washington announced that
Miss Irma Clardy, well-known in youth
circles, has been assigned by NYA to
his office to act as coordinator III
youth work. Miss Clardy is a gradu-
ate of South High School and has at
tended the American Business College
and the University of Minnesota.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28

Watkins, and D. M. Gresham, all ex-
pressed their heartfelt thanks to the
members and friends for their splendid
cooperation in making the $4,000 raj
ly on Oct. 22nd success. The Pas
tor and wife felt highly elated over the
fidelity of the Group Captains and the
members for their loyal support.
Other religious societies from time
to time have been applauded by the
press and the public, therefore, at this
time, 1 think it is fitting and proper to
render to all their dues: tribute to
whom tribute is due, custom to whom
custom, fear to whom fear, honor to
whom honor The Christian society
to which I refer is known as The Cot
tage Prayer Band of Bethesda Church
under the Divine guidance of Mrs.
Aline Hauks as leader and Mrs Pinky
| Neal. assistant.
This Band is not like the mustard
seed spoken of by our Lord and Mas
ter which said He is the least of all
seed, but when it is grown, it is the
greatest among herbs, and becometh a
tree, so that the birds of the air come
and lodge in the branches thereof" but
this Cottage Prayer Band can be lik-
ened unto the parable when He said,
The Kingdom of heaven is like unto
leaven, which a woman took, and hid
in three measures of meal till the
whole was 1eavened. With such COM
| parison, shall compare it for before
the coming of Rev. Robinson, the
Evangelist, it has been working quiet
ly, prayerfully, and conscientiously un-
til the wholesome influence of the
band is felt throughout the church and
neighborhood.
Tuesdays 10 a. m. Cottage Prayer
Band of Bethesda Church which met
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Da.
vid Horns, 2522 Oakland Ave. South,
was real spiritual feast The scrip
ture was read and explained by the
leader, Miss Aline Hauks, to the salts
faction of all those present. After ali
had offered up their sincere and fer.
vent prayers to God and testified oil
his goodness and countless blessing.
! 1t was unanimously agreed by the
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
BETHESDA NOTES

The State Board Quarterly Meeting
which met at Bethesda Church Oc-
tober 10Th to discuss greater need of
"The Minnesota Baptist and the Mis-
sionary Enterprise" The work in the
Home Area, was delt wit hin an inspir-
ing and most expressive way by Rev.
L. w. Harris, State Moderator, fol-
lowed by Rev. H. w. Bolts and Rev.
w. E. Wadlington.
Witnesses unto me in the Home
Area" with noticeable fellowship and
conservation was the theme in the af-
ternoon which was stressed by Mrs. A.
o. Gordon, President of the women's
auxiliaries of the state, followed by
Mrs. Elizabeth Wadlington, Vice-Pre-
sident, and Mrs. Ursula Bolts, state
Director. The principal aim of the
Board is to stimulate an interest in the
Baptist Churches of Minnesota is the
dire need of saving souls for Christ at
home and on foreign fields and a great
er loyalty on the part of each member
of the Churches for a greater interest
in the state and national work for the
cause of Christ, permeated with the
Holy Spirit.
The Sunday School, B.Y.P.U and
BTU. of which Mrs. John R. Law
renee is President, was on hand to pro-
mote the work OF the young people OF
the State.
The meals served by the Deaconesses
of which Mrs. N. J. Wright is Chair
man, was most satisfactory and en-
joyed by ali those present. The wait.
resses, Mrs. Mae Vaughn, Mrs. Aline
Hauks, and Mrs. Sarah, assisted BY
Rev. A. F. Boyd, the guests were
served in polite and courteous man
ner.
Mrs. Pinky Neal, Mrs. Amand;
Lawson and Mrs. Emma Cadle. gen
eral supervisor.
Messrs Davis, Garnet, and w. M
Redick, Trustees; P. w. Watson
Church Treasurer; Mistresses, E. Ca
die, N. ]. Wright, Sarah Benson Lud;
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
KNOW YOUR DRUGGIST
LEARN WHAT HE DOES
FOR YOU
Roseler Drfug Company
A Dependable Druggist
Always at Your Service

In sickness and in health all through
the year, your druggists training
serves you, therefore, in this review of
the Twin City Herald we want to call
the attention of our readers to the
Roseler Drug Store which has always
been 1000 for our people.
You will always feel at home in this
Roseler Drug Store as they employ
colored clerks, who understand the
business thoroughly and can fill your
wants and needs by giving you the
best of service at all times. You can
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
ETHEL WATERS IN
RECORDING

Chicago, October, (CNA)-Ethel
Waters, currently featured at Chicago's S
Grand Opera House in "Mamba' S
Daughters" returns on the Waxed plat
ters of RCA Victor with recording of
Bread and Gravy" and "Push-Out"
(Bluebird 1O415). Ed Mallory and his
band provide the orchestral trimmings.
Bread and Bravy" is a new Hoagy
Carmichael composition on the order
of LAZY Bones" 1t is we'll suited to
Miss Waters uniq ( vc = style.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
THE FORUM

Albert Goldman, prominent labor at
torney, recently returned from four
months stay in Europe, will discuss
EUROPE IN FLAMES" at the Sun
day Forum, October %, 3 p. m, 9l9
Marquette Avenue. Mr.. Goldman will
be present at a Halloween party and
dance to be held at the same address
on Saturday night, October %, at 8
D. m. You are cordially invited to at
tend and have an enjoyable evening
of fun and entertainment
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28

filling, youngsters may be allowed
to eat these cookies with the paren-
tai blessing - for everyone knows
what a healthy fruit figs are!
Fig Surprises
31a cups sifted cake -four; 8 tea.
spoons double-acting baking pow
der; " teaspoon salt; " cup butter
or other shortening; II cup brown
sugar, firmly packed; l egg, we'll
beaten; l teaspoon vanilla, "a cup
milk.
Sift flour once, measure, add bak.
ing powder and salt, and sift again.
Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar
gradually, and cream together until
light and fluffy. Add egg and va
nilla, then -four, alternately with
milk, mixing thoroughly after each
addition. Chill until firm enough to
roll. Roll " inch thick on slightly
Toured board. Cut with 2k-inch
Toured cutter. Put one teaspoon
Fig Filling on a circle. Place an.
other circle on top, and press edges
together. Bake on ungreased bak-
ing sheet in hot oven (425o F.) 6
to minutes. Makes dozen cookies.
Fig Filling
2 cups figs, chopped; 2s cup
sugar; 2s cup boiling water;
tablespoon lemon Juice: l table.
spoon butter.
/ Cook figs, sugar, and water 6 to s
minutes, CIR until thick, stirring con.
stantly. Remove from fire; add
lemon juice and butter. Cool.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
DIR. w. D. BROWN is HONORED

DR.. w. D. Brown has achieved an
cnviable reputation among the people
of Minneapolis for the high quality OF
his service, and we wish now to eX-
press publicly our appreciation for the
many invaluable advantages which he
provides for the people of Minneapolis.
DR.. w. D. Brown deserves the full
est praise for the work he is perform
ing daily in directing the policies and
activities of his business. He is prov
ing ably that he is leader OF vision
and of keen foresight, who works al
ways for the interest of his city as well
as for the success of his own enter
prise. His high principles, integrity
and resourceful energy are we'll known.
They are the foundation of a career
which is outstanding in its success.
In his dealings with others, DIR. w.
D. Brown displays a depth of under
standing and consideration for their
opinions that is rare. 1t is due to his
talent for appreciating the worth OF
his associates that he has achieved
such outstanding success in his profess
sion, and has developed to such a de-
gree of perfection the efficient, court
eous service which is an important
factor in the reputation for dependa-
bility which Dr. w. D. Brown enjoys
1t is to such men that we are glad to
extend our wholehearted commenda-
ton.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
HENRY ARMSTRONG WINS
AND HAS 8 MORE FIGHTS
SCHEDULED ON. WESTERN
TOUR

Los Angeles, Calf. - Henry Arm
strong arrived here October Fl and is
preparing for another defense of his
title, after turning in a three-round
technical knockout victory over Richie
Fontaine of Missoula, Mont, in Seat
tie, Washington, October 20.
Armstrong, the world welter-weight
champion who weighed 1904 pounds,
pounced Fontaine to the canvas seven
times before the towel came in from
Richie's corner in two minutes and
three seconds of the third. Fontaine
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
save on everything you buy from this
dependable pharmacy. Filling prescrip-

dependable pharmacy. Filling prescr1p-
tons is one of their specialties.
On their shelves you will find an as
sortmens of candies both bulk and box
that are tempting and delicious. For
your convenience they carry full line
of cigarettes, cigars and tobacco at
popular prices You can also purchase
your favorite brand of toothpaste or
powder, safety razors or blades, shaw
ing cream, shampoos, hair tonic and
thousands of other nationally adver-
tised items of established quality.
The ladies will be pleased to find an
attractive selection of perfumes and
toilet waters as we'll as a variety of
powders, rouge, lipstick, manicuring
sets. tissues for all needs and many
items for every day purpose.
You are invited to visit the soda
fountain and partake of their refresh
ing sodas, sundaes and soft drinks. The
fountain is always kept spotlessly clean
and sanitary at all times. We en-
courage you to show civic pride in
your community by patronizing the
Roseler Drug Store conveniently To-
Gated at 701 9th Avenue North, who
will give free delivery by phoning Ge.
1139.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
REV. SAMUEL WILSON
SIT East 34th Place
Chicago, Illinois

Secretary of Foreign Mission Board,
passed through the city enroute west
in the discharge of his duties of the
churches.
He was the House Guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. J. Kintchlow, 2316 5th Avenue
South, over the weekend.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
WANTED

A Young ST Paul woman with typ
ing ability, to take complete charge OF
the St. Paul re-origination of the Twin
City Herald in ST. Paul Call at the
office of the Twin City Herald, 248 4th
Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn.
Twin-City herald., 1939-10-28
scaled al.


1t was Henry's third Knockout on
his present western tour He cooled
off at Al Manfredo and Howard Scott
during the past two weeks. On Oc-
tober "a, he fights Jimmy Garrison OF
Kansas City at Los Angeles. On Oc-
tober 80 he fights Bobby Pacho of
Los Angeles at Denver, then will rest
couple of weeks at Hot Springs, Ark.
before returning to New York to meet
Lou Ambers on December l.
The welterweight champion has an
nounced that he will retire within a
year but hopes to make another $lOO,-
600 in that time.