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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

The Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce will hold a two in one party in honor of their chorus directors at the Legion hall next Sunday af- ternoon at 6:30 o'clock. John Smit- kus will, at that time, tender his resignation and Peter Bruzauskas will be named his successor.
 Bruzauskas is well known to local Lithuanians. He has directed numerous choruses and helped stage plays and operettas in this city for the past 20 years. At the present time he directs two choruses, one in Bridgeport and another in Hart ford. He will have complete charge of the c. of 0. Radio Chorus here.
 Meeting Tomorrow
 The Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce Chorus will hold an important meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the Legion hall on Bank street. Reports on the second an- nual radio program and dance will be discussed. Bylaws will be re- vised and committee reports given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
ROTARY MEMBERS
 "GUEST" SPEAKERS

The Rotary club was addressed by three of its own members at its meeting this non. The speakrs and their subjects were: Edward H. Davis, "The History of Rotary" Harry 0. Post, History of the Wa terbury Rotary Club" and Dr. Ar thur Johnson Future of Our Club" {" c. Walter Childs is in charge of the program,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
DESSERT BRIDGE
 PARTIES FRIDAY
Naugatuck WOman's Club to Sponsor Events at
 Homes of Members

Naugatuck, March 5-Many reser- vations for the dessert bridge parties sponsored by the ways and means committee of Naugatuck Woman's club have been received | Mrs. John E. Robinson of Spencer street. Eight club mem- bers will open their homes Friday afternoon, March 8, at 2 o'clock for the event. The general public is cordially invited to attend and 1t has been requested that reserva- tions be made not later than We'd nesday. , A prize will be awarded to th9 high scorer at each table. Guests are asked to bring their own play irg cards.
 Hostesses will be Mrs. Samuel R. Bristol, Mrs. Winifred s. Witherwax, Mrs. John Tatigan, Mrs. William J. Weary, Mrs. Fred Scott Conover, Mrs. Carlton W. Bristol, Mrs. John Kazanjian and Mrs. Howard H. Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

l9 at the Hop Brook school. The general committee for this affair will include the Naugatuck com- mittee for the Center and a number of people who have signified their willingness to aid in making a suc- cess of this affair. The alst large Hobby Show in Naugatuck in Mo- vember, 1885 was stimulating to young and old alike. One of the most frequent remarks heard from those who attended the 1885 show was If I had known how interest ing this would be to everybody in town, would have brought my col- lection of this and that" The i940 Hobby Show will give an opportun- ity for all of those who have un- usual occupations or collections to make application for admission of their particular variety of hobby The organization meeting for the Hobby Show on Thursday evening of this week will be attended by Harold Chittenden, superintendent of schools. and by Mrs. R. R. Ster. Fett. who will aid in making the show Of value to children as well as to adults.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
AmKlllarH la Meet

The weekly meeting Of the wo. mans Auxiliary of St. Michaels church will be held At q ?. Ela. Weds nasGAy at tlse parish house. Mrs Frederick W, giahl Will preside. The last chapter ifl Homeland liar. vastS wiIl ho 1lseuasea hv the mis- sion study elAes and reports on var. i0ns mission fields Wiil Do given by members Of the elaaa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

the fairly heavy fall of snow, and sleet, and worked late last night No accidents were reported to police, although travel was dangerous. No fires were reported here yes- terday The teletype at the police station was unable to be used for a good part of the day. The impor- tance of electricity in the modern scheme of things was brought home by the power failure yesterday to most residents here.
 Card Party Postponed
 Because of the novena at St. Francis church this week, the card party scheduled to be held tonight by Ojeda Council Knights of Colum- bus, has been postponed, D. Michael Smith, chairman of the committee in charge, has announced. To Nominate Officers
 Officers will be nominated at the meeting of the Naugatuck lodge of Elks tonight at 8 o'clock in the lodge rooms. The election is sched- uled for March 19. James Wrinn, chairman of the St. Patrick'S day party, will report on progress of plans for this event. Have Returned
 Samuel Kievman of German street and Mir. and Mrs. Morris Rosenblatt of Cliff street have re- turned from Miami. Fla, where they have vacationed for several weeks. While there, they visited Elton Rosenblatt, a student at Miami uni- versity.
 Sale Thursday
 The Fidelity Bible class of the Methodist church is planning a bak- cry and food sale to be held at Culvers store, Church street Thurs day, starting at Il a. m. Mrs. Her. bert Johnson heads the committee in charge.
 Discuss Plans
 Plans for a theater party were discussed this afternoon at a spe- cial meeting of the Junior Woman's Club at the high school. The ses- sion had been postponed from yes terday.
 Births Announced
 Announcement has been made of the birth Saturday in Washington. D. c. of son to Mfr. and Mrs. John Cooper of Washington. Mrs. Cooper is tn eformer Eileen Cleary of Oak street.
 A daughter, Heather, was born re. gently to Mir. and Mrs. Edward Mum of Mount Vernon, W. Ys former local residents.
 Meet ThuFsday
 A meeting Of the board of review of the Naugatuck district, Boy Scouts Will be held ct S:I6 D. n Thursday at the "" with chaiE. man Harry Benham presiding.
 Committee Co Meet
 Mrs. Philip q. Rice. chairman Of the Naugatlek Committee for the Childrens Center has called . meet. ing Of the Hobby Show committee f0r Thursday, March . at q D, El. at the Hop Brook Gymnasium. Mrs Rice wili head a general committee which will take charge Of the Iiob. by Show to be given April i9, 70 and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
AIR RAID HosTEssEs APPEAR

London (UP)-The United States may have its air hostesses, but Britain has "air-raid hostesses." Their job will be to calm women and children who show signs of hysteria in event of an air raid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
POLICE AUTOS IN s7 CLASS

Philadelphia (UP) When bids were submitted for new police ve- hicles it was revealed that some of Philadelphia's officers were per- forming their duties in delapidated automobiles valued at only $7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
SOLO CONTEST
 FRIDAY NIGHT
C. Evans of Water bury to Judge Nauga-
 tuck Contestants
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Naugatuck, March 5-The 11th grammar school and high school in strumental solo contest will be held in the high school auditorium Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. There will be several grammar school and many high school solo players heard at this annual event this year. Due to the fact that the operetta I'll. M. s. Pinafore" is being prepared for presentation on March 28, 29 and 30, the players will all be placed on the one program next Friday evening, instead of on two different Friday evenings as is the custom.
 Floyd 0. Evans, instrumental in- structor in the high schools of Wa terbury, will be the judge of the va rious soloists. MT. Evans served in this capacity a few years ago. There will be no charge for admission, and any friend or parent is welcome to be present. Each number played will be judged on the following points:
 Tone-Beauty, control, intonation, smoothness.
 Technique-Bowing, position, tun- ing, rhythm.
 Interpretation - Accompaniment, expression, phrasing, tempo.
 Score card marks will be as fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

There are no winners, but each player stands upon his own merit, as he would do in any subject he has studied in school. The only persons whose marks will be announced at the close of the contest will be those who receive the mark of IA or l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

office employees of Denmark want the government order forbidding overtime work suspended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

nephews, Charles V. and Mervin, both Of Naugatuck; two nieces, Mrs. Clarence Wooster of Prospect street, and Mrs. Walter Painter, of Naug- atuck; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock tonight.
 Memorial Mass
 A memorial mass for Raymond P. Bowling will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 at St. Francis church by Ojeda council, Knights of Columbus. Members of the council will meet at the council rooms at .8:16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Meet Tomorrow
 The Literature and Dramatic Art department of the Naugatuck "Wo- mans club will meet tomorrow night at the home of Mrs. Joseph Reilly 240 Millville avenue. Miss Helen Me- Donough, chairman, will preside.
 Mrs. George A. Kelly will give Q reading on modern plays and the discussion will be on the subject, Modern Moods" .-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Case Continued
 The case of Joseph w. Bowman of New Haven road, charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, was continued in borough court today until next Monday. He was arrested Saturday by Sergeant Richard Ostrom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Meet ThuESday
 4 meeting Of the board Of review Of the Naugatuck district, Boy Scouts Will be held ct S:I6 D. n Thursday at the "" with chaiT. man Harry Benham presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

man, vice-charman, secretary and treasurer. They will also elect an executive committee.
 The executive committee, under the new party rules, will consist of 15 members, three from each ward, with no more than two of each three of the same sex. This will probably result in an executive com- mittee composed of 10 men and five women.
 The women named to the town committee last night are as fol- lows:
 District 1-1, Dorothy Dunn; 1-2, Ella Keavney; 1-3, Susan Pasquar- elli; IA, vacant; Is, vacant; 1-6, Amy Cadotte.
 District 2-1. vacant; 2-2, Mary Hennessey; 2-3, Wnifred McDon- aid; 2-4, Nora Ahearn; 2-5, Kath- crime Burns; 2-6, Evelyn Phelan; 2-7, Frances Seery. District 3-1, Helen Driscoll; 3-2, Margaret Downey; 3-3, Louise Cap uto; 3-4, Agnes Mitchell; 3-5, Rose DiPietro; 3-6, Mary McGinness; 3-7, Julia Marshall, S8. vacant. District Al, Mary Bedell; Az, Helen Delaney: 4-3, Josephine Mo- Grath; A, Rose Brophy.
 District 5-1, Laura E. Pascucci; 5-2, vacant; 5-3, Veroncia Phelan; 5-4, Katherine Corcoran; 5-5. Mar guerite Glhooley: 5-6, Gertrude Cor den; 5-7, Katherine zibell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
NAUCATUCK HAS STRIKE TODAY
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 selves unable to meet the company's production requirements. He further stated there has ben a dcras in operations in the bootroom.
 Managers Statement
 The management of the company told The Democrat this noon that workers stopped work in the heavy good department this morning about 9:15 o'clock when 120 makers walked out and that the stoppage came as 8 surprise to them as negotiations have been going on for several days in connection with Standards, one of the boot making units. The man. agement further claimed that due to the stoppage in this department several other departments are af- fcted.
 The strikers, mostly c. I. O. rnem- bers, held a mass meeting at Lin- den Park this morning and officers of the union expressed the reasons for the Walkout.
 MT. Kenishea told The Democrat today that the International Office of the United Rubber Workers ot America had been notified and im- mediately started negotiations with factory officials.
 Meet This Afternoon
 The workers will hold another meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Linden Park hall to discuss fur ther developments in the strike. MT KeniShea urged the workers to be very orderly and peacable and te avoid any trouble.
 John Marchino, agent of the In ternational Rubber Workers Union said, If increased productinon il schedules is accepted, 1t will mear less money and more work for thu employees"
 George McDonough, member O the state labor department, attend ed a conference here last Thurs day, stated MT. Kenishea.
 The walk-out came as a surpris ! although it was not entirely un
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

many and the Kingdom of Den- mark, Germany declares that the territoryial integrity of Denmark is not to be violated either presently or in future"
 He made a similar statement re- garding Norway.
 The high command first an- nounced the "protectorate" over Denmark and Norway and disclosed that Germany was laying extensive mine barages.
 Italy Backs Germany
 Rome, April g - (U.P0 - Ger many's invasion of Denmark and Norway means that "once again the imperial democracies have been beaten in a plan of essential im- portance," Virginia Gayda, editor close to the foreign office, said in the authoritative Giornale D1talia today.
 Prom Danish and Norwegian strongholds the German air and submarine offensive can more di- rectly be made against the British coasts" Gayda said.
 Germany, in 24 hours, has up- set the situation which the British and French were preparing. This constitutes evident success.
 Germany, by occupying Denmark and Norway, not only has ensured supplies and the holding off of the Anglo-F'rench menace but has brought the German military threat and economic counter blockade nearer England at points exception ally important to England's tradi- tional political-economic system"
 Authoritative Itailan quarters in- dicated today that Italy considers hat Germany was forced into taking action against Scandinavia by deci- sions of the Allies t.' mine Norwe- gin territorial waters.
 The authoritative attitude was re- dected by the press which carried headlines such as:
 Lightning German reaction to Anglo French violation of neutral iLy.'
 In well informed quarters it was si.ic that the German occupation of Denmark and attempts to occupy Norway would greatly strengthen Grrmany's economic position and give her strategic positions enabling Germans to make direct attacks on England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

HUH H8C ~ the area in view of the likelihood of immediate and large-Scale naval action around Norway.
 Latest state department figures showed that 552 Americans are re- siding in Denmark, 1,067 in Nor way and 1,752 in Sweden. The first concen of state department officials was for the safety of those citizens, although they had been advised long ago that it. would be well to leave.
 Difficult to Evacuate
 There were indications that it might be difficult to evacuate Americans in the three countries. The present combat zone extends around Denmark and northward along the Norwegian coast almost to Bergen.
 Only one steamship company, the American Scantic Lines of New York, has been operating to Norway. The British and German mines along the northern Norwegian coast and the imminence of naval battles in the entire area may force those vessels to suspend operations.
 Three American warships - two destroyers and cruiser-are in European waters and could be used to evacuate American citizens. Those warships are now in Por- tuguese and Spanish waters. The United States has maintained such a squadron in European waters, for just such an emergency since the Spanish civil war.
 It was believed, however, that the warships could be used on rescue missions only as last resort. Oslo Attacked Two Hours Official American advices from Oslo, Norway, reported that squad- rons of German planes had flown over the city for two hours and that the streets were filled with people leaving the city.
 Raymond F. Cox, first secretary of the U. s. legation, reported that Nor wegian anti-aircraft batteries had been active, but that the legation knew of no aerial bombings by the invaders.
 Cox, in a message sent at II a. n1., Norwegian time, reported that the Norwegian royal family was believed to have accompanied the govern ment to Hamar.
 Minister Hartman GU. s. minis ter, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman) left at 10 a. m. for Hamar,' his cable stated. wives and children of for eign service officers have left Oslo for inland. German airplanes have been circling over city during last two hours. The Norwegian anti-air- craft batteries have been active. So far as the legation knows, no bomb- ings have occurred"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Special Train Ready

Hyde Park, N. Y, April 9-UP)- President Roosevelt's aides today or- dered his special train to stand by for a quick return to Washington after the chief executive was noti- fled of events in Scandinavia by long distance telephone from Wash ington at 3 a. m.
 Acting Presidential Secretary Will liam D. Hasesett telephoned the president at his estate from Pough- keepsie, relaying state department news. MT. Roosevelt then telephonec the state department and received a complete report from Assistant Secretary of State A. A. Berle.
 MT. Roosevelt had expected te leave for Washington early this afternoon. There was no ofacia. change in his plans, but Don Moor man, Baltimore & Ohio railway in charge of his special train, was notified to stand by.
 Temporary White House offices here reflected the gravity with which officials view the situation. White House attaches were reused from their beds shortly after midnight and long distance telephone cir cults were kept open to Washington
 MT. Roosevelt was not disturbed until White House offices here could coalesce complete report. But il appeared that after he was apprised of events, he remained awake fa1 into the night, receiving informa- ton directly from the state depart ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

respected and that Germany would not use them as bases for military operations against the Allies "as long as Great Britain does not compel such action"
 More Mines Laid
 The official German news agency announced that "in order to re- pulse the enemy's projects, mines were laid last night before all m- portant harbors of the Norwegian west coast as well as in the Skager Rak in territory between Linesness, Loodbjerg and Flekkoey, Skand- naes-Hage.'
 "On the Norwegian west coast, German pilot stations have been formed, whose directions are to be followed in entering harbors," the agency said. "The possibility of the passage of peaceful shipping through the blocked area in the Skager Rak will be announced later"
 The memoranda to Denmark said, Germany, for its part made every effort to protect neutrals' rights by trying to conf1ne the sea war to zones between Germany and her opponents. England continually, with the intention of diverting dan ger from her islands, and at the same time halt German trade with neutrals, tended more and more to carry the war into neutral waters" The memoranda said that "in carrying out this typically British method of sea warfare, England evermore in fragrant violation of international law, undertook war like measures by sea, land and air in sovereign waters of Denmark and Norway.
 Germany Looked Ahead
 Germany foresaw this develop ment at the beginning of the war With its domestic and foreign trade policy it was able to prevent Brit ish efforts to effect hunger-block- ade against the German people and cut off German trade with neutral states. This resulted in an ever clearer collapse of the British block ade policy in the last few months" The memoranda charged that the Allies had long been attempting to extend the war to neutral countries: that they had intended to intervene in the Russo Finnish war and use Scandinavian territory as base ot operations against Germany, but that the swift conclusion of peace in Finland had thwarted them there.
 It was said that Germany had documentary proof that the Allies were planning to carry out their action through Nordic territory even against the wills of those coun- tries.
 In a radio address, Goebbels ap- pealed to the Danish and Norwegian governments and peoples to "shoW understanding for Germany's ac- ton and refrain from resistance SC that German troops could advance without incident"
 | To Crush Resistance
 He warned, however, that any re. sistance would be futile and "must be crushed"
 Germany is not in the habit o1 waiting idly for the enemy's next move," he said. German troops art not entering Denmark in a spirit ot hostility in the spirit of tht old friendship existing between Ger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
POLYGAMIST SENTENCED

Cambridge, Mass, April 9-CUP) Joseph D. O'Donnell. 46, alias Donald J. Read, leader of New England taxpayers organizations, was sentenced to 24 years in jail today as a polygamist.
 Superior Judge Frederick w. Fos- dick imposed the sentence following ODonnell's plea of guilty yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
DANIEL DRISCOLL WILL NOT RUN

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HIGH AMERICAN
 OFFICIALS BACK

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British, Nazis Fight
 Air Battle At Norway
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determined struggle to defend her neutrality at all costs against infringement by any power.
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expected. Last week rumor of a walk-out at the boot room had been circulated but proved untrue.
 In a recent pamphlet, the United Rubber Workers Union censured al- legged speeding-up operations. In the same pamphlet were contained allegations of other conditions at the plant which the union did not like.
 It was said the operators in the boot room stopped work about 9:20 a. m. They had not demonstrated up to noon. Many of them got into busses, apparently going to their homes.
 The walk-out was orderly and there was no picketing in evidence l this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Sweden May Be Forced

against infringement by any power.
 Sweden May Be Forced
 Premier Per Albon Hanson summoned parliament to meet late today to statement of SwedenS intention of defending herself with all her power and by tomorrow it was believed the nation would know whether it could keep out of the spreading European Defense forces already have been ordered mobilized.
 British Expected To Strike
 Many reports and rurnors circulated to develop nentS off the coast of Norway following announcement that the Allied powers rushing aid to the Norwegans who fought the German invasion One widely expressed belief that the British navy might strike into the Skagerrak against the Germans.
 Sea Battle May Be On
 "The latest received the in northern Europe is short message from Paris which states that battle between the Allied and German fleets is reported to begun at several points off the western coast of Norway The actions are proceeding in heavy storm with rolling No more than that is yet known"
 Reports About British
 There persistent but unconfirmed reports that the British whose fleet has been off Norway for days prepared for naval thrust and that the most likely place for test would be around Krisansand, on the Skagerrak and at the southwest corner of Norway.
 Russia Is Being Watched
 Neutral diplomatic also anxiously awaited word to the attitude of Soviet Russia which has worked in close cooperation with the Nazis and since the end of the Finnish war shown vital interest in Scandinavia It understood that the Russian divisions which held Petsamo the Arctic coast during the had not been ouo1 from that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Official News

OIIICIdI NEWS
 Washington, April 9-(UP)-The state departments first official in- formation from Copenhagen today said tohat the Danish capital was controlled by German soldiers, and that the city was quiet.
 The department added that the American minister in Copenhagen, Ray Atherton, on the request of the British minister had assumed charge of British interests there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
GERMANY WARNS
 NORWAY, DENMARK

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-04
COAST UNIONS ARBITRATlNG IN
 STRIKE THREAT

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4.-The Pacific American Shipowners Society and Marine Engineers Beneficial As- sociation have named committees to meet in another attempt to avoid threatened coastwise strike.
 The union rejected the shipown- CTS proffered basis of arbitration. The union said, howeevr. that 1t was willing to aribitrate and that it hop cd the differences would be worked out. The union suggested that a temporary three-month agreement be reached until permanent set clement could be achieved.