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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Druggists of State to Fight Restrictions
Petitions PreparedBy 600 Drug Stores In
 Statewide Campaign
Proposed Amendment Would Create Monopoly for Package Stores, Return Drug Firms to Old-Time
 Prescription Basis for Sales

begun the circulation of petitions opposing such a change in the liquor laws. Already several thousand signatures have been secured, it was reported today.
 The amendment brought out by the committee would take from druggists their present privilege of selling liquor under the same reg ulations as govern package stores. The committees recommendation came unexpectedly, though the Connecticut Package Store associa- tion had urged such a change in the state law.
 Petitions Circulated
 The petitions, which will be cir culated throughout the entire state, will be submitted to the general as- sembly. In a statement today, Frank c. Gross, president of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical associa- ton, asserted that there was no public department for any change in the liquor laws to prevent drug stores to sell package liquor.
 The Pharmaceutical association is the retail druggists organization, representing the drug stores in Con- necticut, which, under the provisions of the judiciary committees Liquor Control Act of 1889, would be forced to retire from the liquor business September l, except for the filling of doctors prescriptions for medi- cinal liquor.
 Gross declared that neither at the hearing on the liquor bills, nor at any other time, nor in any editorial discussions in the newspapers, has there been any public opinion ex- pressed in favor of taking away from the drug stores the privilege which they have had for six years.
 He said that out of the 86 bills considered by the judiciary commit tee, pertaining to the liquor law, only one contained the provisions which the committee now has writ ten into the act, and this was in- troduced by representative who is himself the owner of a package store.
 Monopoly Likely
 The package stores would be given monopoly under the provisions of the proposed act, for the sale of package liquor at retail, he stated. Gross disclosed that in more than 600 drug stores already, petitions are being signed by consumers, address ed to senators and representatives from the respective towns and cities Within a few days, the petitions will be in every drug store, Gross said The petitioners, "as consumers wht patronize drug stores, and who en. joy their conveniences and theil services in numerous ways" asket the. legislators to use their inf1u ence, to the effect that drug store shall be deprived of substantially n, privileges in the matter of the sal, of liquor, which are extended tt ] them now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
- SPOTLIGH7ING--- Brass City News
"COme to StratfOrd"

City and town officials throughout the state are enjoy ing mild amusement this week following receipt by them of pamphlet issued by the town of Stratford. The circular invites everyone to Stratford on May 27 and cites in the most descrip- tive language the advantages of Stratford.
 The towns historical back ground is mentioned, so is its beauty of natural surroundings. Then there is much about it's fi- nancial standing a balanced budget, lowered debt, lower tax rate, etc.
 The invitation to come to Stratf0rd has been sent out so generally because the town is auctioning off on the 27th 172 desirable, full size, some ex- tra lots" They are being sold in lieu of taxes.
 Stratford is also the home town of Gov. Raymond E. Bald win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Notified

The following drivers were notified to appear in traffic court for various charges Monday when their cases were called in city court today:
 Rocco Perezzella, 20, of 25 Calvin street, no license; Emery Moller, 40, of 3S Madison street, reckless driving; Angelo Pace, 50. 35 St. Joseph avenue, allow ing minor to operate an unin- sured car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Loses Permit

The restaurant liquor permit of the Waverly Inn, on the College Highway in Cheshire, was revoked by the state liquor control com- mission after 8 hearing in Hart ford last Thursday.
 The revocation was ordered for violations of the statutes pertain ing to the consumption of alec holic liquor by women at the bar, and selling liquor after hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
HEAVY BATTLE ON
 MONCOLIAN FRONT

Tokyo, May B. - (UP) - Japa- nese advices today reported rein- forcements were being rushed to the Manchukuo-outer Mongolia border, adjacent to Soviet Russia, after three days of severe fighting in which strong aerial fleets were in- volved.
 Heavy fighting near Nomonhan, on the Manchukuo frontier, was reported by the Domei News Agency from Hsinking in 8 dispatch de- describing the opposing forces as "Mongolians" and "Manchukuoans". Japan's finest armed forces are sta- tioned in Manchukuo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

rymple of Akron, O., both the c. I. O.; David J. Mcdonald, Clinton s. Golden, Van A. Bittner, Harold J. Ruttenberg, Vincent Sweeney and John Owen, all of Columbus and all of the s. w. A. c. In addition, 10 lodges and plant locals of the Amalgamated were named.
 The company charged that the strike was intended to stop the flow of raw products into and finished products out of the plants, that these products were destined for in- terstate and foreign commerce and that the defendants were guilty of conspiracy in restraint of trade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Bitten By Dog

Attorney John s. Phelan, 46. of 199 Woodlawn terrace, was treated for @ laceration of the right hand at St. Mary's hospital last night after he was bitten by Q dog while walking near Cooke and Hopkins streets.
 Attorney Phelan told police he did not know who owned the dog. He was taken home by Driver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
UniCOS Hosts

The Unico Club will hold its annual dinner dance Thursday night at Waverly Inn proceeds of which will be used to defray ex- penses for the annual dinner dance given by the club to gradu- ates of Italian extraction.
 Chairman of the arrangements committee is Joseph L. Mangan- arc, assisted by Frederick w. Pa- lomba, Paul Puzzo, William Ger ardi, and Amedeo PeloSi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Thomas Grady in a police car. Dog Warden Coleman O'Loughlin was notified.
Bill of Health

Waterbury enjoyed an excellent bill of health during the past week, escaping very fortunately communicable diseases.
 Measles continue to give the authorities of New Haven a little concern, 295 new cases being re- ported there last week. The total for the state was 832 as compared to 1129 reported during the previous week.
 Waterbury was credited with two cases of scarlet fever. Nc tyhpoid fever was reported in the state during the weex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
MOTORIST GETS
 COURT SUMMONS
Arrested After Parkway Crash; Defective Brakes
 on Car Alleged

Charles Peluso, 2l, of 19 South Leonard street, arrested yesterday afternoon on charge of driving an automobile with defective brakes, was notified to appear in traffic court Monday.
 Motor Patrolman John Culleton reported the Peluso car, coming down Chase parkway near Wilson street, swerved across the street and crashed head-on into car operated by James Cciascia, 30, of 573 Wash- ington avenue.
 Both men suffered slight bruises and lacerations of the head and face. police said, and both cars wree extensively damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Walter Wi1lcIaeII On Br0adzCay
THE PRIVATE PAPERS OF A
 CUB REPORTER
CTrade Mark Regsered Copyright Igsy Daily Mirror Inc

For the first time since Aqua cade' show premiered at the Fair, Eleanor Holm, the femme star (and next Mrs. Billy Rose) was tardy in making her opening cue last Thursday night ~. She kept Johnny Weissmuller and the huge cast waiting on stage for what seemed like hours until she hastened on breathleSS Producer Rose rushed backstage to bawl her out, but when she told him the reason, he was speeches. u. She missed her cue, it appears, because she was hysterical from laughing in her dressing room at "the funniest jokes I ever heard"! The radio pro- gram that convulsed her was Baby Snooks" is Fannle Brice-her fiance's recent wife!
 Joe E. Lewis, the Riviera's anus ing star, saw well-known no-good walk into Reuben's The n. g. once gave Joe a dirty deal. Mice guy" groaned Joe, T worship the ground that's coming to him."
 And in La Conga last night we were reminded of the playwright who called up dramatic critic the morning after sour review and yapped: You're a disgrace to your profession!" To which the drama critic boffed: That's fine. Now we can talk on equal terms"
 Will Rogers cousin has written a book about him and it includes this anecdote which the column origin ally enjoyed making public About the love he had for his wife 50 when a Hollywood movie mag nate invited Will to one of his par ties, he accepted Naturally, he was called on for some jokes and he obliged Next morning the magnate got bill from Rogers for $1,500 flor entertainment" The amazed man phoned Will "How can you send me bill?" he groaned, "you were my guest!" To which Rogers replied: "If was your guest, you'd have also invited Mrs. Rogers. I was there to entertain your friends, send me the money!" He got it-plus an apology.
 About five years ago one of the Hollywood movie historians men, toned struggling young actor and labeled him "amateurish" The item didn't help him any He remained At Liberty" for months at spell He worked up a beautiful hate for the columnist In his lay-off time he became a candid camera addict One night at the Trocadero in Hollywood he got shot of the columnist, who ruined his career" The picture showed the writer in drunken stupor necking with another's mate The amateur" has been ped- ding the portrait (enlarged many tiires) to other actors who have a similar hatred-at $5 the copy A rich revenge.
 The Editor of For Men Only" matches that one A movie d. restor fell hard for his leading lady One night, his mind still crowded with romance, he began mUttering in his sleep :. Darling" he blabbed, you know I love you. never met anyone like you before. ND other woman has ever meant so much to me -" Something, a charitable fate, perhaps, woke him at the end of the sentence .. See ing the fire in his wife's eyes, he sensed the situation and met it mag nificently Pretending he was still asleep, he rolled over, and add
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
To Be Continued

What promised to develop into a good story was nipped iL the bud in city court today.
 Were you drunk?" asked Prosecutor Charles A. Summa of an inveterate toper who appears on the charge of intoxication about once a week.
 "Wedl, mo-" answered the ac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Organizing in protest against the recommendation of the judiciary committee to the general assembly at Hartford that drug stores be for bidden to sell liquor except on pre- scription, Waterbury druggists have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
BIG ARSENAL TO
 STOP VISITORS

Watervliet, N. Y, May 23 - GU. P) - The Watervliet arsenal, one of the largest in the country, has suspended visiting privileges, pre- sumably on orders from the War Department, it was revealed today. The arsenal is equipped to manu- facture the 16-inch guns used for coast defense and carried on large warships.
 Colonel Richard H. Somers, com manding officer, said he had re- ceived no explanation for the new order, but commented:
 "The international situation, be- ing what it is, suppose someone in Washington thought it was a good idea
 It was understood that only per- sons on official business will be per- mitted on the grounds. Heretofre, arsenal guides took visitors through the various gun making plants.
 cused, who is glib of tongue.
 'Tt was this way" he rumbled,
 "Just as I was getting off the
 swing ..."
 The aerial gymnastic was cut
 short, however, as it was
 learned that the arresting of-
 ficer could not appear today.
 The case was reluctantly con-
 tinued till tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Arabs are skiing on the sand in g desert near Cairo, Egypt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

And in La Conga last night we were reminded of the playwright who called up a dramatic critic the morning after a sour review and yapped: You're a disgrace to your professional" To which the drama critic boffed: That's fine. Now we can talk on equal terms"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Joe E. Lewis, the Riviera's anus ing star, saw well-known no-good walk into Reuben's :. The n. g. once gave Joe a dirty deal. Mice guy," groaned Joe, T worship the ground that's coming to him."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-11-09
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1889
DIARY OF The WAR

WEEKEND ACTIVITIIES-Nor-
way interned the German crew of
City Of Flint and turned vessel over
to Americans, under rules of inter-
national law. Congress approved the
embargo repeal and adjourned. Cash
and carry sales became legal Satur-
day. Negotiations between Finland
and Russia continued with no concrete
result. Action on the western front
was confined to scouting and local
artillery fire.
President Roosevelt barred Ameri-
can ships from ports of European bel
ligerants. A French freighter and
Norwegian steamer were sunk. A
British plane was said to have scored
a hit upon a German submarine. A
dozen German planes successfully
conducted a reconnaissance flight over
French territory.
MONDAY-Norway rejected Ger
manys demand that the City of Flint
be held. Negotiations between Russia
and Finland were at a standstill
awaiting new instructions to the Fin
nish delegation. Both Germany and
England announced more intensive
warfare at sea. A Grfeek freightel
was sunk in the English channel fol
lowing two explosions.
TUESDAY-The French claimed
nine German planes were shot down
during an air battle over the western
front. Patrol and artillery action was
general along the hundred mile north
ern flank. Russia rebuked the United
States for repeating the arms am
barge. Britain is confident that con-
voys can take U. S. arms across the
ocean safely. Sweden's economic life
was being imperiled by Nazi mines
in the North Sea.
WEDNESDAY Belgium and Hol-
land offered their services in order to
obtain peace. A battle between Brit
ish light warships and German planes
resulted in no damage. French have
twice repulsed a German attempt to
take a French frontier city. French
still holding positions around Forbach.
THURSDAY-Hitler escaped I'M
hurt in apparent attempt on life in
Munich as blast wrecks beer hall
shortly after he left unexpectedly.
Hitler announced Germany ready fol-
fve-year war. In London Churchill re-
ports success against German U-boats
and sea readers. French report Ger
man thrusts on three Western front
sectors repulsed.
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will be held at the home of Mrs. C. c.
Layman with her daughter, Miss Eco.
la Layman, as joint hostess. An eX-
change of gifts will feature. A dish
towel sale will be held and officers fol-
the ensuing year will be chosen.
Mrs. Roy C. Patton was hostess tc
the Lutheran Missionary Society Tues
day night at her home. Mrs. Stewart
Rodamer was leader of the topic, "The
Future Missionary" Mrs. c. C. Bea
chy and Mrs. VIM. E. Tarbell were en-
rolled as new members. Twenty mem
bers were present. The society has
planned for a bazaar and social to be
held in the social room of the church
on Thursday, November 80, Afternoon
and evening. Mrs. Harvey Gortnel
will be hostess at the Christmas party
Tuesday, December 5.
Other Church Activities
Services observing All Saints Day
on Wednesday and All Souls Day OF
Thursday were held last week in St
Stephens Catholic church. Mass was
celebrated by Rev. Father Hilary Liehl
at Z o'clock both mornings
Rec. DR.. C. E. Brandt, Romney, W
Va, superintendent of the Moorefielc
District, West Va. Conference, of the
Methodist church, delivered the
sermon at a special service Sunday
night at the Jennings church. This
was DR.. Brandt's first visit to the
Grantsville charge. He succeeded Rev
S. C. Jones as the local charges dist
riot superintendent when the Morgan.
town district was dissolved.
Betty Beachy, secretary, was leader
of the topic, Getting along with oul
friends" at Epworth League Sunday
night.
Sunday morning at 10:45 the first
quarterly conference of the current
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year will be held at Mt. Zion Methodist
church for the local charge.
Devotional services were inaugural
ed at the religious social club Monday
night in the Lutheran church. Twenty
three were present at the second meet
ing last week when the entire time was
devoted to recreation.
Members of the Epworth League
and Methodist church choir will corn
bine their efforts in a special service
Sunday at 1880 p. m. A pageant, "God
give US peace" will be presented in
observance of Armistice Day preceded
by the third meeting on the theme
foundations in friendship" Verl
Edwards will be leader.
Services in local churches for Sun
day will be: Catholic, Mass, 8 a. N.
Lutheran, Sunday school, 9:45 a. M
Methodist, Church school, 10 a. M.
special services, 1880 p. m. Reformed
Sabbath school, $3.50 a. M, worship
service, 1890 a. m.
Social Events
Mrs. B. F. Epstein was hostess 70
the Teachers Bridge club Thursday
night. Mrs. H. F. Broadwater was a
guest. Honors were won by Mrs. F
J. Getty, high and Mrs, j. C. Rem
ringer, floating.
Mrs. L. B. Schaefer entertained hel
SEQ club Thursday night.
Mrs. Harold Baum, teacher, enter
tanned her senior girls class Of the
Lutheran Sunday school Thursday
night at her farm home near here.
Those present were Mrs. Harold Mil
Ter, assistant tecaher; Misses Lucille
Patton, Margaret Jane Gortner, Clau-
dia Paul, Grace Hanft, Grace SWauger,
Mary Jane and Mildred Beachy.
Rev. and Mrs. D R. Carder and
children, Raymond, Lee, Juanita and
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the other on Friday morning at II 100
o'clock will be presented as regular
class-sponsored program by the jun
iors under the direction Of Miss Emma
Caulk, home room sponsor. A special
effort is being made to acquaint in
terested patrons with the aims and
purposes of the school.
Floyd C. Cromwell, supervisor Of
Guidance, State Department of Edu-
cation, Baltimore, spoke before the
senior class Tuesday morning on the
subject, Getting jobs for boys and
girls leaving heigh school,"
Free Moving Picture Presented
A free motion picture, THE SOIL
was shown in the local school auditor
ium Wednesday night for farmers and
before pupils from the fourth grade
through high school, Thursday after
noon. AS its name implies, this mo-
ton picture deals with the soil and
the problems of maintaining it's pro-
ductivity This is the second time that
it has been shown here. 1t was pre-
viously presented here about year
ago. Lowell Thomas is the narrator.
F. F. A. Banquet
The annual Father and Son ban
quet, sponsored by Grantsville Chap
ter Of the Future Farmers of Amer
lea, will be held Tuesday of next week,
in the school auditorium, under the
supervision of William E. Tarbell, in
structor. L. A. Hartley, B. and 0. ag-
ricultural agent, of Morgantown, who
spoke to the group last year, will
again be the principal speaker. The
banquet will be limited to the junior
and senior students in agriculture, the
same as last year, because of the
large enrolment in this department,
Home economics girls will prepare and
serve the dinner under the direction of
their instructor, Mrs. J. C. Renninger.
H. D. A. Activities
Mrs. Joel A. Beachy was hostess to
the Women's Community Club We'd
nesday afternoon at her home near
here. Mrs. Harold Miller, president,
was in charge. Roll call was "My
favorite picture" Miss Ethel Broad
water, local peace chairman, gave
report on the work CT the Women's
International Peace League. Miss Mil
bred Barton, home demonstration, Oak
land, demonstrated correct table set
ting and service. Mrs. Raymond Smith,
a guest, and thirteen members were
present Miss Broadwater will enter
tain the club in December at the
Christmas party when the annual cleo
ton of officers will be held. There will
also be an exchange of gifts.
The Girls All club met at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvan burst Wednes
day night with their daughter, Betty
10, as hostess. Miss Mildred Barton,
Oakland, and Mrs. D. w. Hershberger,
local leader, supervised the continu-
ance of sewing projects. Plans were
made for bake sale to be held Sat-
urday, November IS.
Church Societies Meet
The November meeting of the
Ladies' Aid Society of Mt. Zion Metho
dist church was held Wednesday night
at the home of Mrs. Forrest Michael,
Devotions were conducted by Mrs Earl
Michael and Miss Leanna Layman.
Johnnie Michael recited. About $500
was Melted at an apron sale among
members. Mrs. julius Michael, Mrs.
Morris Beachy, Mrs. Bailey Layman
and Miss Sarah Turner, guests, and
sixteen members attended. The De-
cember meeting, a Christmas party,
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November %, from 8 till one O'Clock
The Aristocrats will furnish the music
Admission will be rs cents per couple
DR.. John NJ. Hurd and DR.. R. T.
Alkire attended the State veterinary
meeting at College Park Wednesday
and Thursday.
The Mayor and Town council, which
met Monday night, instructed the tax
collector to collect all the outstanding
taxes according to law.
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EVANSVILLE
Local Booters Cop Northern Title


Grantsville's high soccer team was
the victor over Accident by the score
of 80 in the second play-off contest
Friday afternoon on the local field
and thus gain the right to encounter
Kitzmiller high, southern section
champions, for the county crown.
Grantsville and Accident had played
a A deadlock Wednesday at Oakland
after two fve-minute extra periods
Fridays triumph gave the local team
the northern division championship.
After a scoreless first period, Elmer
Lewis sent Grantsville ahead with 9
field goal three minutes before the
half. These two evenly matched teams
fought another scoreless period the
third frame, and after five minutes of
play in the final quarter Milton Railcy
converted a corner kick into a one
pointer when he made a goal with his
head. Robert Folk, Grantsville goalie
defended his team admirably.
The weather man had on his usual
fall raiment, and although the air was
chilly the afternoon sun shone down
upon the field, which was in ideal con-
dition. 1t was a perfect day for the
game
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Betty Carder; Cecil Edwards, Miss
Genevieve and Milton Railey, Betty
Beachy, Guy Hardesty and Cylde Ben
der, of the local Epworth League
society, were guests CT the johnson
League at Halloween masquerade
party Thursday night at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grove, near here.
Mrs. Emmons Warwick entertained
Sunday with a dinner party in honor
of the birthday anniversaries of her
husband and his father, Albert Warn
lex, which were Monday and Sunday,
respectively. Other guests were Mrs.
Albert Warwick, Mrs. Anna J. Warn
lex, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Kamp and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Warwick
and SON
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Brief Mention

Plans have been completed for the
Thanksgiving dance to be sponsored
by the Alumni Association of Grants
vile High school on Wednesday night,
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Patrons Invited To School

In observance of National Education
Week, the Grantsville school has in
vited parents and other interested
persons to visit classes any time this
week. Two assemblies are being held
the first on Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. B. F. Epstein in charge was
planned especially for this week and
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