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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13

James Haines, 400 st. Anthony
Ave-, who has been confined to a
bed at Ancker hospital since last
Christmas, was entertained We'd
nesday, September IL, by a pro-
gram given by the Century Sing
ers. This organization is an anna
teur male quartet appearing at
various churches in the Twin
Cities.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13

Mrs. John l.. Banks, Jr., 344 N.
Dale St., and Mrs. Eunice Glass,
724 w. Central Ave., left Sunday,
September 8, for Canton, Missis-
sippi, on account Of the death Of
their mother, Mrs. Sarah Adams
Of that city who died Saturday,
September Z, after being in failing
health for some time. The column
extends sympathy.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13

Mrs. Alberta Robinson, $40 w.
Central Ave-, entertained with a
breakfast party, Saturday, Septem-
Der 7, in honor of Mrs. Carrie Stan
ford of Kansas City, Kansas
Those invited included Mrs. Stan
ford's sister, Mrs. Ameda Williams,
Mrs. Cecilia Stone, Mrs. Matte
Bonner, and Miss Geneva Burk-
halter. Mrs. Stanford left Monday
of this week for home after a
pleasant two-week visit with her
sister, brother, and friends.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis p. Moore and
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Moore of
662 w. Central Ave-, returned to
the city, Saturday, September z,
from a motor trip to Chicago
where they spent a week visiting
relatives and friends. While in the
city, they were the house guests of
Mr.. Moore's relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Wynne and Mr.. and Mrs.
Aaron Jones.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13

Earl Onque, Jr., returned last
week from a vacation trip in Phila-
delphia with his mother, Mrs. Alice
Onque of Philadelphia. Earl visited
in New York City, Atlantic City,
and other eastern points before re-
turning home. He is the son of
Earl Onque, 531 st. Anthony Ave.
Mrs. Eunice Glass is now resid-
ing at 724 w. Central Ave. with
the Browns.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13
clan and surgeon in Houston.

Miss RevOida Mae Smith, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A: Smith OF
1858 St. Anthony Ave-, left Sunday
September 8, for Kansas City, Mis-.
souri,, and Topeka, Kansas, where
she will visit friends and relatives
She will return in time to continue
her studies at Manchester College
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cephas had as
their Labor Day dinner guests, Mr.,
and Mrs. Manning Darlington of
La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Mr.. Paul
Smith.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13
Miss Marcellette Barksdale

Miss Marcellette Barksdale of
Chicago who has been visiting here
since the first of the month was
taken i'll while on her visit and is
confined to the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Babe B9rksdale Wheeler, 9S6
St. Anthony Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13
Social and Personal
% ST. PAUL @
By Estyr L. Bradley
693 Carroll Aye-Dale q610

Another election candidates have been
nominated and with the excellent voting machines
used Saint Paul for the third time have definitely proved
The election judges and officials hundred per
machines and the voters about favor
them The polls closed at eight The who inside
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-09-13

MIR. Emmett Simmons and Mr..
Richard Travis are in Cleveland,
Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
RIVAL CANDIDATES
 IN RADIO DEBATE
Suggestion Made Today to Feature Smith=JOhnSOn
 in Broadcast

Frank T. Johnson, Republican candidate for congress, today chal- lenged his Democratic opponent Congressman J. Joseph Smith to a radio or platform debate on the third term or other campaign issues The G. o. P. nominee made the challenge in a letter to the con- gressman.
 Johnson offered to give the in- cumbent a share of his radio time or to make arrangements for a plat form meeting, "at your convenience. ;
 Addressing Congressman Smith as Dear Joe''. Johnson said he had been informed that his rival would be unable to take part in forum discussion of the third term and other issues planned by Station WATR for Tuesday night.
 There is intense interest" in the subject and debate between the candidates would "do the people of the district a service" Johnson wrote. He said that radio time had been secured for him by. the Re- publican state central committee and that he would be glad to let Smith share a half-hour program with him Or, he said, he would ask his cam paign manager to make plans for a platform debate, at a time and place convenient to both candidates
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
Sweet Adeline!'

Charles J. Allen, Connecticut Light and Power Company ex- ecutive, was to make a speech before the Milford Rotary Club yesterday. But Charley decided that too many speeches are being heard during these pOlit- ical campaign days, and he Of- fered to sing instead.
 In choosing his songs, Charley dug deep into his bag of old timers. Among his numbers were "Take Back Your Gold, My Mother Was a Lady,, "She's More to Be Pitied Than Censured," Break the News to Mother, wait Till The Sun Shines, Nellie, "The Picture Turned to the WalP' and "She May Have Seen Better Days.
 He polished eff his concert with verse after verse of Sweet Adeline".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
LOWELL THOMAS
 FORUM SPEAKER
Distinguished COnlrnenta- tor to Speak at Second
 Church October 27

Fiftfeen hundred feet of natural color movies and Kodachrotne stills, taken by Mrs. Walker this past July while on holiday, will be shown by Rev. pr. John and Mrs. Walker, at the Second Congregational Church forum Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Their lecture will be entitled, Florida on Parade-Swanee River to Key West and will include scen- ic pictures of the beauty spots and attractions of the land of perpetual sunshine.
 Lowell Thomas will be the forum speaker Sunday, October 27 A me- moriaI service for the late Sir Will fred T. Grenfell, who was to have been the speaker at this forum, will be held November 3. The speaker for this event will be announced later.
 Captain Robert A. Bartlett will give an illustrated lecture Sunday, November 10, on The Arctic in Col or He will also show .l6 nm. col- ored movies. Dr. George Butterick, who was to have been the speaker, has been injured in an automobile accident and has been forbidden any outside engagements by his physi- clan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
AUTO OVERTURNS,
 DRIVER ARRESTED

David St. Denis. 42. of 18 Chase Park avenue, arrested early today after his car turned over on Thom- aston avenue, was granted a one-day continuance when arraigned in city court today, charged with reckless driving and speeding
 Police said the car, in which An- thony Romanaski, of Waterbury, was also riding, apparently went out of control, striking four highway posts before turning over. Neither St. Denis nor his passenger was injured.
 Other city court cases were dis posed of as follows:
 Edna Nixon, 24, of 19 Vine street, charged with misconduct, ordered to return to her home in Hartford; Ce- cilia Nbrmandine, B, of 200 Cherry street, breach of the peace, nolled; John F. Cowles, 20, of 118 Meriden road, Southington, rules, $5; John Kiyak, 47, of Marion avenue. South ington, drunken driving, Nov. g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
Scouts Barred

Boy ScuotS may not De used as solicitors for money, it was an- nounced today by the Mattatuck Council, Boy Scouts of America.
 The announcement follows:
 AS numerous requests have been coming in to the council asking for help in tag days, etc., and as there has been some mis- understanding about the use of Boy Scouts in soliciting funds among scouts in the past, and with the increased need for funds to help ill war stricken lands, the Mattatuck Council, Boy Scouts of America, is calling to the atten- tion of all the scouts and leaders that while scouts may help vari- ous national organizations or local groups by giving service, that they may not under any circun- stances be used as solicitors for money, and this applies to their own organization as we'll, nor may they as individuals use the scout uniform while engaged in soliciting funds.
 This policy has been consis- tently followed by the Boy Scouts of America since its first start"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
ACCUSED GIVEN
 VERBAL PLAYING
Court Declares Defendant Should Undergo Mental
 Housecleaning'

William Rodgers, 40, colored, of 55 Abbott avenue, today was given a verbal flashing by City Court Judge John L. Gaffney after he was found guilty of misconduct in Chase park yesterday afternoon. The judge im- posed fine of $25 and costs and a suspended Jail sentence of six months.
 'This is the one type of offense I hold no brief for" the judge de- clared. mentioning the danger to school-children who might have happened along when the offense was being committed
 Defense Attorney A. Henry Weis- man suggested that the case be con- tinued so that Rodgers might be ex- amined by psychiatrist, but both the judge and Prosecuting Attorney Michael J. Galullo objected to med- ical treatment for a man of Rodgers age and experience.
 What vol. need is a mental housekeeping" Judge Gaffney told the accused, sternly.
 Rodgers was arrested yesterday by Lieut. Patrick Moylan on complaint of a resident of the section who caught the Negro in the act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
BACHELOR DINNER
 ]. GIVEN ANDERSON

Russell M Anderson, who will be married to Miss Airline Stotz, of Bristol, Oct. 26 was the guest of honor at testimonial dinner We'd nesday night at the Chase Country club. MT. Anderson was presented with purse by Everett A. Grahn, toastmaster.
 Among those present were: Eric Gustafson, Franklin Anderson, Charles Anderson, Robert Ladd, Vic- tor Larson, Robert Belts, Herman Mueller, Henry Anderson, Robert Johnson, Malcolm Palmer, George Carlstrom, Edgar Brown, Roland Anderson, George Clauson, Everett Fuider, James Brown, Louis Lord, Walter Clausor, George Ericson, Walter Kuska, Raymond Palmer,
 Guests from Bristol were: Ward Stotz, Charles Stotz, Ernest Wal lace, Harold Carlson and Emil Miller. Others were: Robert Lind vail of Plainville, Sigurd Anderson of SoutLbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
Compensation Agreements

Emile Spino of 228 Platt street was awarded compensation of Sll.43 for 19 weeks, or $217.17, from NIancini and Riucci in an agreement filed and approved this morning in compensation court by Commissioner James M. Lynch. Spino suffered 50 per cent loss of his right big toe.
 Other agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of disability were filed and approved this morning as follows:
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland, Inc, Waterbury, against Violet Hall, 3S0 West Main street, confusion, S7 beginning September II.
 Edward F. Hickey'S Sons, Inc, Winsted, against Josephine LO- casci0, Winsted, cut thumb of left hand $7 beginning Sept. "A.
 BIakeslee company, Waterbury, against Edward Herbert, A Rye street, right inguinal hernia, S25 beginning Sept. g.
 c. & Roberts, doing business as the c. A. Roberts Trucking com pany, Winsted, against Raymond Smith, Winsted, confusion Of the eIest, S7 minimum beginning August 2l.
 John M. Russell Mfg. Go, Nau- gatuck against Edward Patton, Rubber avenue, Naugatuek, left thumb and forefinger crushed and partially aimputated, S7.05 begin ming October II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
DELAYS IN WPA | FUNDS CHARGED
Gov. Baldwin Claims Com. HurIey's Dept. Holding
 Up Accounting

Hartford, Conn, October IS = (UP)-Gov. Baldwin charged today that "delays" in the stateopublic works department, headed by his Democratic opponent Robert A. Hurley, has prevented the federal government from reimbursing the state for public works projects.
 Under an agreement with the federal agencies, the government pays AS per cent of project costs 35 per cent at the start of the pro- ject and 10 per cent upon its com pletion
 At his press conference, Gov. Baldwin said that the delays in Hurley's department have "pre- vented the final acceptance and audit on the part of the federal government and that Hurley has not kept me fully informed as to the situation at all times.
 '"The auditors advise me that Hurley's department has told them that no vouchers have been sub mitted to Washington which are still to be paid. If that is the case, the necessary procedure to secure final payment from the federal gov- ernment has been at a Standstill for three months
 Since July 6, said Gov. Baldwin, the state received $105,000 from Washington, despite Hrlrley's as- surances we would receive $70O,00O.
 '"This leads me to believe that the service final grant acquisitions, which Hurley states would be filed, have either not been filed or have not been approved for payment"
 The transfer of money from the general fund to Hurley's building fund. the governor declared, was made on Hurley's advice to avoid the cost of borrowing.
 "The money furnished has been expended and more is now need- ed" he said. Further delay in the audits and acceptance for payment will make it necessary for us to continue to finance the share of the government for an inde- finite period"
 10 date, the governor said, $597, 900 was borrowed from the general fund. ill addition to $500,000 allo- cated to the building fund at the direction of the superior court.
 Bridgeport, Conn.,, October 18- (UP3-Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley today said Gov. Baldwin's charges he was delaying federal Yreimbursements on WPA projects were ridiculous" and political half- truths"
 There is no holdup,' said Hur- ley. "All the final payments will be made when the final audits are completed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
JOB TRAINING TO GET EXPANSION


 Hartford. Conn.,. Oct. 8.-CUP)- (UP)-Gov. Baldwin today allocated $509,000 from the general fund to be used for expansion of the states training program to meet national defense needs for skilled workers.
 The expansion program will be carried out at q places, including trade and high schools at Bridge port, New Haven, Waterbury, Tor rington, .Middletown. Meriden, Will nmantic, Danbury, Stamford, Bristol New Britain and Ansonia.
 The federal government will re- imburse the general fund for the appropriation.
 The money will be spent for hiring 174 new employees to conduct the courses. They include 127 instruc- tors, 13 department heads, 10 jani-. tors, 13 tool crib attendants and II typists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18

who sits as member of the House with a voice in debate but no vote.
 If admitted as state, Hawaii's 2000 population would give it rank above Nevada, Wyoming, Del aware and Vermont.
 Its area, 6438 square miles, makes it larger than Rhode Island, Con- necticut and Delaware. Its assessed value, $425 100000, ranks it tenth from the bottom.
 Hawaii'S volume of commerce ap- proximated $215, ,024128 in 1889. It was purchaser of commodities from the mainland in the amount of $1O1 ,817 ,230.
 As market for continental Unit ed States products, it was exceed in its purchases by only four for eign nations. These were: United Kingdom, $5O5, ,226 ,53O; Canada, $493 449,693; Japan, $231 ,405, ,106; France, $181, ,824,708
 NO RACE
 IN MAJORITY
 Almost the only objection raised to statehood for Hawaii has been the Japanese situation" This is, briefly, that Hawaii has too large Japanese racial element in its population-this constituting according to objectors, a possible menace" in critical national and international times.
 It is an objection which the many and earnest advocates of statehood quite candidly recognize but whose validity they emphatically deny.
 They point to the following:
 l. Hawaiis Japanese population is decreasing in proportion to resi- dents of other race ancestries. Ha-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18

bearing on the statehood issue. There is something of sentiment in Washington. to a degree reflect ed in Hawaii, to "let well enough alone"
 Yet both great political parties, at their recent national conventions in Philadelphia and in Chicago, measurably encouraged Hawaii for statehood.
 Thus Hawaii is encouraged as its citizens approach the plebiscite next November. It is certain that Ha- waii's 422,0O0 people will not be sat- isfied to remain in their present status. It should be made clear, however, that this is in no sense a move for "independence"-there is absolutely no independence senti- ment in Hawaii.
 What Hawaii wants, ill fact, is just the opposite of independence it is a fuller share in the obliga- tions and processes of the Union.
 It is 8 shining hope that Hawaii will be the 18th star in the Flag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18

time put squarely up to the elector- ate of the islands.
 There is no community under the American flag more steadfastly by al than the Territory of Hawaii. Il has Pearl Harbor naval base, Scho- field Barracks army post and Hick- ham Field air depot to remind il constantly of its bonds. And there is no state more acutely conscious of its obligations to the federal gov ernment and more willing to live ur to these obligations in letter and in spirit.
 With all this, Hawaii is increas- ingly alive to the political and eco- homie determinations, diSadvantag- es and handicaps to which a terri tory is subject while state is not A long series of real or threatened determinations has aroused the deeply loyal and stalwartly self-re- specting people in Hawaii to de- termined effort to change the status of Hawaii from a territory to a state.
 DELEGATE HAS
 NO VOTE IN CONGRESS
 Determinations to which Hawaii objects range from an attempt in 1888 to open the territory to "crpet- bag government" by appointment ot a nonresident as governor, to fed- eral restriction, enacted by Con- gress, prohibiting Hawaii from manufacturing more than 3 per cent of its raw sugar into white or re- fined sugar for delivery to the mainland. This is a restriction openly attributed to the successful lobbying of competing sugar inter- ests entrenched in the more poli- tically powerful states.
 Hawaii's position, both econom- ically and politically, is vulnerable largely because as a territory the Hawaiian Islands have no vote in Congress. The territory. like Alas ka and Puerto Rico, has delegate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
More Than 17,,OOO, 900 Men Are Registered
Latest Reports Show 224,724 Enrolled in Conn.,;
 Census Estimate for State Was 203,O

Washington, Oct. 18-(UP)-More than 17,0O0,0o0 men were registered Wednesday in the first peace time listing of manpower for compulsory military training, an incomplete compilation indicated today.
 The census bureau originally esti- mated that there were 16,404, ,000 men between 21 and 36, inclusive, who were eligible for registration.
 The figures were obtained from draft headquarters in most of the 48 states and the District of Colum- bia. Many of them represented re- vised estimates because actual counting of registration cards has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
Forum Opens

pr. Perry c. Baird, Boston der- matologist, was the speaker at the opening of the annual series of forum programs of the Waterbury Medical association last night at the Castle memorial. He discussed skin ailments and care of the skin.
 Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer. presided at the pro- gram. Additional forums will be held regularly through the fall and winter months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
HAWAII VOTES ON PLEA TO BECOME 10th STATE
Territory Gains Importance In
 Pacific Defense

EDITORS: Growing importance of U. s. interests in the Pacific, particularly the threat of trouble with Japan, makes the question of Hawaii's change in status from territory to statehood a problem of growing concern for every Ann erican mainlander.
 At the request of Congress, Ha- waii will vote on the question of admission to the Union at the Nov. 5 election.
 To explain the background and give the arguments for and against Hawaii's claim to add one more star to the American flag, NEA Service asked Riley H. Allen, editor of the Honolulu Star-Bul- letin, to write the special article presented below:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18

New York, October 1e. - WP)- Stocks failed to develop definite trend in quiet deslings today. Most issues were changed only .fratcion- ally.
 Jones and Laughlin Steel Pre- ferred moved up Q point to a new high at 96, but D. s. Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube had losses of around 1-2 point and Cru cible Steel issues were down to losses of a point.
 Motor Shares were steady. Chrys- Ter held a small gain. Aircraft shares met some support and Doug las sand LOckheed firmed about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
Spotighting Brass City News.
"Armistice Day"

Plans were completed last eve ming for the initiation of a spe- cial Armistice Day class by the Brass City Aerie of Eagles. Past President Edward J. Foley pre- sided at the meeting of the aerie last evening. Several interesting reports were read, one by Trus- tee Wilfred Atwood and another by Clifford Peck, secretary. The latter reported on events of the district meeting held recently. Discussion of special certificates for Eagles called to the service was held.
 "Open House" will be arrang- ed for the next meeting in November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18

Gored by a bull in an Oakville farm yesterday, Anthony Belnick, 62, a farm-hand, was reported improved at the Waterbury hos pital today where his. condition was said to be "good".
 Belnick was gored in the ab- domen when three-year old Jer- sey bull broke loose and pinned him against a wall of a barn on the Lukosevics farm, Falls avenue.
 The bull was forced away from Belnick by John Barkus, rela- tive of the farm-owners who used a pitchfork and a club. Belnick was then rushed to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
Advertising Club

James R. Turnbull, of Spring. field, Mass, will speak on "Plas- tics in Modern Business" at a luncheon meeting of the Water hury Advertising club at 12:30 o'clock Monday at the Hotel Elton.
 MT. Turnbull is affiliated with the Mcnsanto Chemical Company, of Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
No Definite Trend In
 "A. M. Market Trade
Dealings Are Ouiet-Stees Show Brief Flnrry;
 Motors Are Steady

s-4 point. oils softened with Standard of New Jersey dipping almost a point. Coppers, merchant dising shares and electrical equip ments moved narrowly.
 Utilities had an early burst of activity, particularly among lower priced issues, but made little head way aside from one-point gain in commonwealth and Southern Pre- ferred. Rails were mixed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
LATE REALTY NOTES
Quit Claim Deed

Home Owners Loan Corp. to Luigi Gianelli,. property on Sperry street.
 Arthur Isham to Frederick Mor- ley. properly on Scott road. Sarah A. Riley to John J. Riley, property on Highland avenue.
 Mortgage Release Frank and Maria Testa to Vim cenzo Faiia.
 Mortgage Deed Luigi GianeIli to the Home Owners Loan Corp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
BYRILEY H. ALLEN

Editor, Honolulu Star-bulietih
 Honolulu, Oct. 18-On November s, I940, when citizens of continental United States are voting for Pres ident, those of Uncle Sam's Pacific ocean territory will be balloting on the question, Do you favor state hood for Hawaii?"
 Thus an issue which has been be- fore the people of this mid-Pacific outpost of Americanism for more than 40 years will be for the first