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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
PARK WILL OFFER
 BATTLE OF MUSIC
Slater and Delfin0 to En. certain Hamilton Dan-
 cers Tomorrow Night

The Hamilton park pavilion will be the scene of very extraordinary musical attraction Thursday night when two of the most popular dance bands in the state get together in 6 battle of music. It will be elf Slater and his band versus Francis Delfino and his aggregation. Right now both of these organiza tions en- joy wide popularity especially throughout the Naugatuck Valley. Both are in great demand when ever the question of music arises for local affair.
 The Slater band has just been engaged to play the annual Leav- enworth high school prom, the Dan- bury high prom, and several others. Beginning May 30th the Slater out fit will be featured during the sum- mer at Lake Quassapaug.
 The Delfino orchestra is also do- ing its share of engagements where the situation requires a large unit. For the past six weeks, Delfino has been featured every Thursday night at the Hamilton park pavilion. They were recently chosen to play for the Catholic Youth organization as well as for the annual Universal Studio revue and dance, two of the big events of the early spring sea- son.
 Thursday night the dancers will have a chance to determine the relative merits of both. Dancing will get underway at 8:30 and continue until midnight. There will be no increase in the price of admission for this big event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
Doctors To Convene
 For 148th Meeting
Commissioners BIackaII, Connor to Address State
 Medical Society in Hartford Next Week

Hartford, May 16.--About 300 physicians will convene in thls city on Tuesday, May 2l, to consider tho latest methods Of combating disease at the l48th Annual Meet- ing of Tho Connecticut State Medi- cal society. The convention will last for three days.
 On Wednesday and Thursday, May g and 23, the doctors will hear nationally prominent scientists discuss diseases of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and the digestive tract.
 2,200 Members
 The state society which includes 86 per cent of Connecticuts 2,200 licensed physicians, will also turn It's attention to problems of public health. A committee headed by Dr, Samuel c. Harvey of New Haven, Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine, will present It's first report on study of prepaid medical care on group insurance basis. It Is expected that some definite action will be taken on this important report by the society.
 The meeting on Monday, May 2l, will be devoted to business scs- sion of the House of Delegates of the society. Committee reports will be read, officers elected for the com ing terms and plans made for the l50th anniversary celebration of the society which will be held in Mid- dletown in l042. The Connecticut organization is the second oldest so- ciety in the nation.
 Highlight of the three-day gath ering will be an address by Dr, Haven Emerson, professor of Pulp lie Health at Columbia University and former New York city health commissioner He will talk on What Our People Really Need for Health."
 Principal Speakers
 Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Michael A. Connor will discuss liabil- ity in automobile accidents, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
ZONINC CHANGES
 FACE OPPOSITION
East End Community Club Votes to Continue Fight;
 Services Planned

Continued opposition to zoning law changes and exemptions was voted unanimously by the East End Community club at meeting last night. The club was unsuccessful in recent efforts to halt an extension of the business zone along Wales street, but will continue it's cam paign.
 Joseph Brophy. chairman of the zoning committee, announced that his group would continue to func- ton actively despite the approval by the zoning appeals board of a petition by the Sycamore Corp. to extend business building % feet into the Wales street residential zone.
 Announcement was made that the annual memorial service for de- parted members will be held at Ham, ilton Park pavilion June 3.
 Plans are complete for the clubs Mardi Gras. which will be held next week at the Scoviil athletic field on Meriden road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Insurance Commissioner John C.. Blackall Is to talk on hospital and sickness insurance.
 Meeting in conjunction With tho medical society will Dc state reprG- sontatives Of the following organiza- tons. Tho Women's Medical so- cicty of Connecticut; the Connecti- cut Hospital association; the Con- nectlcut Association of Medical Record Librarians; American Society Of Anesthetlsts: the Connecticut Oc- cupational Therapy society; and the Connecticut Branch of American Medical Social Service Workers.
 Exhibits showing recent oevelop- menis in the treatment of disease will be on display concurrent with the convention. In addition to drugs, Instruments and books, the exhibits will include products pro- duced in the occupational Lherapy departments of state mental lnstitu- tons, A special exhibit of stand- ard drugs, arranged by the Connec- ticut Pharmaceutical Association will also be on display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
MAITLAND AVE. SEWER ORDERED
Board of Works Approves Plan Over Protests as
 WPA Project

The board of works last night voted to have a sanitary sewer laid on Wayland avenue as WPA pro- ject, everything objections by sev- eral residents. Installation of the sewer was recommended by the de- partment of health and the engi- neering department,
 Objections 10 the proposed sewer were led at meeting two weeks ago by Mrs. John Oleskey, who asked that the sewer be installed only as far as Midland avenue. It was reported last night that a ma jority of the streets residents ia- vor the sewer.
 A complaint by the Bunker Hill Improvement association about pipes and materials stored on Wa tertown avenue was answered by the board with the statement that the WPA Is responsible. Mayor Vincent A. Scully said that the problem Is entirely one for the WPA and that the city can do nothing, though it Sympathiaes with the complainants.
 A request made two weeks ago by Mrs. Martha Johnson for re- pairs to wall in front of her home cn Evans street was rejected, q committee reporting that the condi- ton was caused by deterioration and not by blasting.
 Permission was given the Con- necticut Light & Power Go, 10 in- stall conduitS on Watertown ave- nue, between Aurora street and Garter avenue.
 Acting on complaint by Mrs, Stanley Crater, the board ordered that the street department remove any loose stones at Columbia boulevard and Pine street. Mrs Crater asked that a retaining wall be built but the board said that no such provision had been made when the street was laid out,
 A sewer assessment against the Mattatuck Mfg. Co. was voted, the board stating that no reduction in the amount could be made. The assessment Is for a new sanitary sewer on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
IN MEMORY OF MRS. EDMUND BYRNEs

She has passed away, like a gentle breath And her eyes are dim with the mist Of death; The leaves on the trees will futter and fade And the drifting snows will cover all, But she will calmly peacefully rest Forever happy by angels blest. Just in the bloom Of womanhood, Gentle and loving, kind and good; Too good 1t seemed for this sinful earth Only the angels knew her worth. So they called her unto them, Decking her brow with diadem. Better to smile when such life Gives up the burden of earthly strife; Better to know that her tasks are done Trials ended and glory won: Tears are vain when soul so bright Wings its way to the gates of light. She has passed away but her sweet goodwill Like fragrant odor fingers still: The tender lesson that memory brings The mantie Of patience OCT us filings; We will strive to follow the path she srod, To be more like her who has gone to God.
 A Friend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
Jelsovah's Witnesses

All reasonable persons can now see that no righteous government with lasting peace has ever existed on earth. Jehovah God announces that only The Theocratic Government. by Christ Jesus can bring the desire Of honest men. The public is invited to attend these studies. There is no admission and no collection. Study begins at 7:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
PANsIEs
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Haven't they the cutest facesp Here and there in certen places, Very pretty in a row Or forming e border, oh, just sol Their expression is pert yet sweet Looking right at you as you pass along the street. They've got something in that look, Tn flower box or secluded nook. Pansies for thoughtsl such pretty flowers, Holding up their heads after showers. Haven't they the cutest faces2 Here and there in certain places.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
yvette LavalIee of South Elm Street is a ve,

Yvette LaVallee of South Elm Street is very observing young lady. Going to work yesterday morn Ing she noticed that the American Flag waving in front of the City Hall upside down. No one else apparently noticed the mistake, Old Glory waved that way the rest of the morning. Going home to lunch Yvette noticed the situation still status quo she immediately contacted the switchboard operator at the municipal building. It wasn't very long before the superintendent remedied the unfortunate mistake. So tonight the City Hall Yvette LaVallee salute of thanks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

articles made by employees as the principal attraction. The crafts and hobby exhibit comprises 860 items entered by 46 employees,
 The open house program will be held at tho employment office from 6 to 0 D. m, Miss Ellen M. Davies, Cm. ployment manager, is In charge,
 Items in tho exhibit arc of al types. They include collections, dol houses and other articles, stampa coins, etc.
 James ManSoli Is chairman of thl arrangements committee, assisted hx Beatrice Bringmann, Robert White Paul Miller, Charles Sumpf and Mrs Anna Barrett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
BEERY REUNION

All three Beery brothers met on n motion picture set for the first time when Noah and William II. Beery visited Wallace Beery, on lo- cation at Death Valley for "20 Mule Team"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Betty Cameron of Vermont Street. among the first teevsed in the General Electric teevson studio at the 1940 Worlds Fair the opening weekend. Tester
 day she was selected to take part in the popular program while an audience of several hundred watched and listened from receiving studio on the opposite end of the exhibit building Miss Cameron held the spotlight as she gave her impressions of the Worlds Fair saying she thought 1t had eveyhing" The General Electric television program of the eight separate shows presented by that company this year, including the House of Magic" science show and the manmade light
 ming displays stenmetz Hall Fair visitors invited to make up the program. Miss Cameron appeared on the second presentation of teevson for the l940 Fair year She could also see her elevsion picture on screen in front of her she was being televised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
FACTORY WORKERS
 ARRANGE EXHIBIT
Waterbury Manuiac turing Company to Observe
 "Open House"

Open house for employees of the Waterbury Mfg. Go. branch of tho Chase Brass & Copper Go. and their friends will DO held tonight and to- morrow night, with an exhibit of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Evelyn R. Lawrence daughter of MT. and Mrs. Albert Lawrence of North Haven is back at work at the local office of the Southern New England Telephone Company The past week she very sick young lady but weeks rest has put her in tptop shape again. Now she'll be able to resume student lessons at the Police Driving School. Francis w. Delaney of 222 Highland Avenue, mtted as a member of the local Elks tomorrow night
 "Hustlng Pat" Slattery of Uncle Sams staff split his finger in practice session with the Washington Hill baseball club the other evening"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Connecticut Yankee .. That's the way feature writ CT on the New York WordTeegram referred to Professor Edward Kilduf Assistant Dean of the School of Com
 erce at New York University native of dear old Waterbury, Professor Kduf has been teaching at r. U
 for good many years but many of us back in the Brass City recall the days when he going off to schooYae and later Columbia His intense interest in the nstruc ton of business English kept him the go for many years but he managed to take time out long enough to have published few of his books on the subject. Speaking of the part business English playing in modern college education Prof Kduff said The big trend in edu cation the awakening of the universities to the fact that graduates of the socalled academic colleges find them selves at the end of ten years In business Professor KduSf is the of the late Mayor Edward G. Kilduf and brother of Dr. Gilbert Kilduff local dentist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Peggy Fleming, Evelyn O'Connor and Kay Hanra han were interested spectators at the State Horse Show in New Haven last week. Giddy-yap, Royal to the next tem {. Bernice WOfOvtz, local clerk, and Lewis N Medin, WoOdbury farmer, have applied for marriage license in Hartford Frances Ann Powers of B Edin Street, sevenyearold Hopeville grammar school student honors the Tower with her initial tin foil contribution. Thanx, Fran! Martin J. HallOran of Franklin Street and Mary M M0nahan of Naugatuck will middle -aisle-it Memorial Day morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Poet in our midst. Mrs Winthrop E. Palmer of Fairfield County who sought the nomination of Secretary of State the Democratic ticket two years ago and who seemed destined at one time to be the states Democratic National Commtteewoman, has many other fields of endeavor not generally known. She has just had published a volume of poetry Cos mopolitan Dance - which critics find highly imagina tive Fortuny's Publishers Inc. issued the volume Mrs Palmer, wife of Carleton H. Palmer President of the F. R. Squbbs and Sons, at time president of the Junior Leagues of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15
Q ANSWERS TO
 CRANlUAAc CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

1. Beautiful young queen Of Egypt. who has just given birth to 6 second daughter.
 2. New director of the Civilian Conservation Corps. succeeding the late Robert Fechner.
 3. Virtual war dictator of Great Britain and Lord of the Admiralty
 {. New Governor General oi Canada. uncle of King George VI
 6. King of Denmark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Government road building is bo Ing pushed in Salvador.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

Wages in Germany are being re- duced.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-16
EPSON Future
Farmers In
Organization

The agricultural students of Ep-
som high school met in the agri-
cultural building last Friday and
leorganized the Future Farmers OF
America chapter. The following Of
ficers were elected:
President, NJ W. Ayscue,Jr.; vice
president, George Grissom; secretary,
b. d. Foster; treasurer, c. 3. Hicks;
reporter, Louis Henry Newton; farm
watch dog, Ray Roberts; advisor,
J. 7. Griffin, agricultural teacher.
During this meeting, which was
the first meeting of the year, the
following business items were con-
sidered:
l. The students adopted pro-
gram of work for the school year,
which was prepared by a committee
of upper classmen.
2. The group elected M. w. Ayscue
to serve as secretary Of the Franklin
County Federation of F. F. A. for the
school year 1940-41.
3. The initiation program for new
Corners was set for next Friday night.
There are IA boys seeking member
ship.
4. The chapter voted to set aside
$500 to be given to the student MAX
ing the most points in his agricul-
tural program during the year.
5. There was a committee appoint
ed to investigate the possibilities of
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-16
Soldiers To
Register For
Fall Election

!. u. GholSon. Jr.. chairman Of
.., Vance County Board of Elections,
sd today he would arrange this
week o. register all men modified
...v and this week, so that they
v..G nave the privilege Of voting
- lie November elections. He said
T.. lad asked officers in charge Of
....u.ry and medical regiment groups
&. lie National Guard Armory 10 de-
femme within the next two or three
...y, It's. how many men would be
..-... .ar registration whose names
... ... t'ready on the books. and
.a.. c- ma an assistant would be
E. '.e Armory on either Thursday
.g 5.tay to register them.
Fl. GaulSon said the law permit,
leo '-.~ procedure in the case Of SOL
de, w.D are going away. They cam
-.. -u,-. IF course. until the ballots
.r, ~..jv. but 4 short time before
h. election November they can
..lv .,r sets OF the ballots. which
-f a. furnished them for absentee
..,.ag.
The law that abolished the abb
,...-- ballot in primaries in the State
die ~. relate to the general election,
. '.a. the absentee law is still op-
~.a..c for that occasion.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-16
.Methodists
Start School
Of Training

Some 10 or more persons were en-
rolled Sunday afternoon for the week
of special training classes in 4 school
that began at the First Methodist
church. 1t is for the Methodist
churches OF the city and county, and
Rev. B. c. ReaViS. pastor OF the
church. said prospects were for a
successful training school.
The Sunday afternoon period of
two hours was devoted to organiza-
ton. and each evening there will be
two hours Of study.
Dr.. J. NJ. Ormond. Of the Duke
University School OF Religion faculty,
who was to have taught 4 course on
the new Set-up OF the united Metho-
dist Church. was unable to start the
course on account OF q death in his
family. and in his stead will be DR..
H. f. Spence. also Of the Duke School
Of Religion. who will be in charge
of that course all week.
Miss Alma Cade will teach a course
on training 0. youth, and Rev. r.
w Bradshaw will be in charge of a
course relating to organizational
work and worship in the Sunday
school. Rev. +. NJ. Patterson will have
a course pertaining to work with
young adults All except Dr.. Spence
are members OF the staff of the North
Carolina Methodist Conference Sum-
day School Board, and all are from
Durham.
Glasses will begin each evening at
100 o'clock. and continue for two
hours. The training school will run
through Friday evening.
MethodStS throughout the county
are invited and urged TO attend and
any others oesirouS Of taking any Of
the courses will be cordially well
coined to the classes of their choice.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-16
3 BEF9RE THElR@ 5;9!=z E!E}!E;:
O. Is RUPERT GRAYS0N
RUPERT GRAYSON :

discussed the situation without get
ting any further.
whats this fellow Trent going
to do if I still refuse?" Tommy
asked, once.
Gun shrugged his shoulders.
IT don't know. We shall have to
wait and see. But I believe it'll be
something rather unpleasant"
Anyway, we're certainly being
done very proud at present A first.
class kitchen, drinks, cigars and
cigarets ad lib. Why, it's home
from home"
"Perhaps!" grunted Gun. But l
prefer my home to be AT home" -.
Lunch was a light meal and the
dinner was excellent. The bottle Of
port they drank afterward was
something to remember.
mo wonder our grandfathers
stored up supplies of govt for us!"
was Tommy's comment.
Afterward they lounged in the
lounge, drinking.
They were just thinking of retir-
ing for the night when there came
a knock at the door, and Trent en-
tered. FIe was wearing a dinner
jacket, and had the air Of man
who has been doing himself well.
Gun thought: Were not the only
ones who have luxury on this
island" and as he thought it little
idea came to him.
Trent chatted of trivialities for
a few moments. Then Gun said,
suddenly:
"You know, Trent, if this island
were surrounded by British de-
stroyers-"
whats that?" Trent started,
and his slightly flushed face paled.
what the hell do you mean, Cum
ston?"
Gun smiled gently.
Nothing, really" he explained.
"But I wasn't quite certain wheth-
err this place was an island. Now I
know, thanks"
Trent was annoyed.
You're too clever" he growled.
"And you may find it doesn't pay,
here-so I'm warning you"
Thanks again" smiled Gun,
lazily.
Trent swung around on Tommy.
"Well, have you made up your
mind, Hazeldeane? Will you help
u.s."
"Il see you to hell first!" replied
Tommy, calmly.
Trent arose.
Every good. T think you will be
just a little bit sorry tomorrow
and even more so the following day,
no doubt"
He went, and Tommy asked:
"What the hell did he mean by
that, anyway"
Time will answer that ques-
tion," Gun replied, and yaWned.
Lets turn in, anyway"
The following morning Gun was
again the first up. He was enjoying
the sunshine and a cigaret on the
lawn when he heard sounds Of al
tercation from the bungalow. He
strolled back and found Tommy
holding his head and cursing like
a trooper.
I've got head like a piece of
split-shot, and a mouth like the
floor of a cow-byre," he complained.
And all the drinks have vanished.
We left a half-bottle of Scotch last
night, but it's gone this morning.
And that animated lump of coal
out there can only shake his head
and grin"
(To Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-16
take it you're an Englishman?"

, take it you're an Englishman"
mo. An American!"
well, I'm glad to hear that"
why? Are you fond of Ameri-
cans?"
I'm not fond of Englishmen
who turn traitor, and indulge in
dirty games like this against their
own country"
The other flushed.
might I suggest, Mr.. Hazel
deane, that I did not come to see
YOU this morning in order to be
interrogated!"
He retained his politeness, but
there was a rasp in his voice.
"Just a couple more, if you don't
mind!' suggested Tommy. "In the
first place, there were three men
in that bomber which you-er-
have borrowed. Where are they?"
Gun saw Trent's face flush
slightly. He looked, for the first
time, a trifle nonplussed.
"I-er-well, they are, trust,
quite happy and-er-peaceful!"
Tommy's eyes narrowed.
II asked WHERE are they?"
81 am afraid 1 cannot answer
that question, Mr.. Hazeldeane."
"And 1 am afraid CAN, Mr..
Trent" was Tommy's grim retort.
Zone more question, then-What do
you want from u.s."
Trent was suddenly smiling
again.
Nov, that's sensible question,
and very apropos! Actually, we do
not want much. We want you to
tell us all about this new plane of
yours-possibly to make us a de-
sign or two. In return for this
you and your assistant here shall
have your lberty-when the work
is done, of course-and a very
handsome sum of money indeed. So
handsome that you will be able to
afford to retire from the service
right away. How does that strike
you?"
"On the face of it, as an insult"
snapped Tommy, angrily. What
d'ycu want this information for?"
OBVIOUSLY, so that we can build
a plane like it,"
what d'you want the plane
for?"
"I'm afraid I am not at liberty
to answer that question, Mr..
Hazeldeane"
you'll damn we'll have to, before
I as much as discuss the matter
with you any further" retorted
Tommy, with an air of finality:
Trent, rather unexpectedly, rose
to his feet.
well, I'll leave you to think it
over. I shall ask you again to-
night"
"And if refuse AGAIN."
Trent shook his head, and smiled
tolerantly.
II trust you won't refuse, Mr..
Hazeldeane. You remember, no
doubt, the notices one sees in Eng
lish public houses, which impress
upon us the fact that a refusal
often offends.' 1t may make things
well, less comfortable for you. So
think it over carefully-and discuss
it with your friend here. You've got
to think of him as well, you
know"
He glanced at Gun as he spoke,
and Gun, meeting his eye, tried to
put some significance into his look,
He had a sudden idea.
The day passed uneventfully
enough. Gun and Tommy lounged
about, smoked ilordlnately, and