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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
Downtown Merchants Start Petition for Bank St Pavng
WILLKIE IS BACK
 FROM SEA TRIP

New York, July ls--(UP)-Wen- dell L. Willkie. republican presiden- tial nominee, arrived at the boat basin at the New York Worlds Fair today aboard the yacht of Roy w. Howard of the Ecripps- Howard newspapers. The yacht sailed from Philadelphia late Saturday.
 Shortly after the yacht was an- chored, the Republican nominee and his wife, accompanied by MT. and Mrs. Howard, disembarked and drove to the Willkie home at 10l0 Fifth avenue, Manhattan.
 Asked how he enjoyed his trip, Willkie replied:
 q spent it mostly sleeping. I was pretty tired, you know"
 He declined to answer further questions prior to press confer- ence scheduled at his office at 20 Pine street at fla. m. (EDT).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
Factories Idle,
 Traffic Light, Vacation n'sOn!

Less traffic congestion at rush hours and smaller crowds of pedes- trians downtown today reflected the fact that most of the city's factories are closed this week and workers are on vacation. Factory parking lots and streets near manufacturing plants showed eIo- quently that production had been halted.
 Cloudy weather was in evidence for much of the day, but temper atures were mild and the expected rain had not naterialized at press hour.
 The bass season, which opened during the weekend, led many nimrods to try their luck.
 Waterbury was glad to say good bye to June, winch was marked by cold and rainy weather. Rainfall tOtaIled four and two-third inch es, while the temperature dropped to 8 record low of 3S during the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
OFFICIALS PROBE
 THEFTSO OF AUTOS
WoOdbury Experiences a "Crime Wave; State
 Trooper in Inquiry

Constable Robert Reichenbach, of Woodbury, said today he is inves- tigating new lead which he hopes will lead to the arrest of those re- sponsible for . wave of automobile thefts and burglaries in woodbury Saturday night.
 The constable is being assisted by State Trooper Russell Burton, of the Beacon Falls barracks.
 The burglary was staged in Georges market where less than $25 was taken.
 An automobile was stolen from Miss Ann Garvan. Another auto- mobile, owned by Leslie Loveridge of Hartford, was stolen, but recov- cred later.
 Cars owned by Arnold Sanders Rev. William E. Hawkes., and Col Roy Rice were ransacked, but thieves netted only a fiasllnght from the Sanders car.
 The burglaries and auto thefts all occurred in the vicinity of Georges market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
FIVE INJURED IN
 AUTO ACCIDENTS
Girl Driver Given Ticket on Reckless Driving
 Charge After Crash

Virginia Bronson, 19 years old, of WStertown, will face reckless driv- ing charges as result of an acci- dent on the Amity road, Bethany, at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning
 Francis Cunningham, of New Ha- ven, will face a similar charge when aryaigned in Bethany court.
 Miss Bronson and her passenger Edward McGowan, of Oakville, were treated at the Waterbury hospital Cunningham and Rose Mulligan. one of his passengers, were treated at St. Raphael's hospital and dis charged. Frank Doherty and Mar garet Cleary, of New Haven, two otEer Cunningham passengers, re- main at St. Rapbael's hospital with head injuries.
 Frederick Gracy, of Southbury. suffered decorations and bruises of the face and head when he was thrown out of his open roadster in an accident in Southbury Saturday night.
 Police reported Gracy failed to make a curve and crashed into a truck operated by Harry Tomlison, of Middlebury. Both cars were ex- tensively damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
CHOSEN
 TRUSTEE BY ELKS

Renard L. Pallatine of the Wa terbury Lodge of Elks was elected chairman of the board of trustees of the Conencticut Elks Association al the closing session of the Elk's state convention in Meriden on Saturday Other trustees elected were Dr. Jo- seph A. Bray, of Hartford, and Wil- liam Hession of Derby.
 The association adopted a declar- ation of principles resolving that American shall prepare itself, phy- sically, morally and spiritually thinking both of itself and of the lights of civilization flickering low and out elsewhere, for the role of champion of the right"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
Cost Of Smoking, Drinking, Autoing
 Increased Today

Waterbury today began doing it's part to raise five billion dollars for the governments new defense program by paying extra prices for cigarettes, theater tickets, gas- oline and liquor.
 New taxes which went into effect today raised cigarette prices from IS cents to n cents a package, gasoline went up half . cent q gallon, theater tickets over 20 cents were taxed 10 per cent, and the price on distilled spirits was scheduled to go up.
 Beer, however, is slated to re- main at the same price.
 The new tax on cigarettes caused a novelty in vending ma chimes, with three cents change being returned under the cello phane of each package. Customers dropped 20 cents in dimes, nickels or combinations into the slot, and the three cent change was returned with the cigarettes.
 Both federal and state taxes raised the ia xamount each motor- ist pays for g gallon of gasoline to { and one-half cents.
 Twenty-Five and 35-cent thea ter tickets went up to 2s and 39 cents respectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01

A rroup including several down. town merchants was today reported planning a petition urging the city to begin work this summer on the navinr of Bank street. The petition will protest against the delay in starting the paving project, for which the sum of $118,0O0 was ap- propriated in the city budget TOT the current year.
 The petitioners are asking only that Bank street be paved from Gen. ter street to Meadow street. The baldget provision calls for paving of the street, one of the citys main thoroughfares, from Center street to Porter street, in the Brooklyn section.
 The budget appropriation is taken from the street and general lm- movement bond fund. In the same category are Watertown avenue, bids for the paving of which are to be called for this week, North Main street and South Main street.
 Unofficial sources stated that the matter will be brought to the at tion of the board of works tomorrow night. It was charged that the city engineering bureau has not com pleted plans for the paving and has not completed the necessary pre- lininary work.
 Headache No. 2
 Another headache for the city fathers developed today when Supt. of Streets Herbert Scott-Smith sald that repairs to the Washington ave nue bridge will probably cost more than $6,7O0 transferred for that pur- pose. He emphasized that all the planking has not yet been removed but said that thorough examina- ton of the ironwork will prooanly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
MYRoN TAYLOR IMPROVES

Rome, July 1--(UP)-The Bas- tianelli clinic, where Myron c. Tay- Tor, President Roosevelt's personal representative at the Vatican, is recovering from an operation, said today that his condition was Sat isfactory" and that he continues to slowly improve.~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01

When a woman told the Bridge water (England) Food Control con1- mittee My butchers wife insulted me in public hall before 100 peo- pie; her husband told me he was very sorry, but he could not stop her." the committee granted her permission to change butchers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
From Center Street
 ToMeadow St. Asked
 With Funds Available
Board of Works May Take Action on Proposal at . Meeting Tomorrow Evening lS,OOO Appro-
 priated Bridge Allowance Insufficient

show that increased repair costs will be needed.
 The bridge repair work began last week, but has been hampered by bad weather,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
ANTHONY FARINI'S
 PARKED CAR STRUCK

Police today were still seeking the
 operator of c car which struck 6
 parked automobile owned by An- thony Earini. of iD Weed street, on Orange street Saturday night and fled the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
RECEPTION HELD
 FOR BAR-MITZVAH

A reception in honor of their son, Leon, was held by MT. and Mrs. William Schneer, of $50 Cooke street, last night. Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies for the boy were cele- brated Saturday morning at Beth Fl synagogue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01

More than 2,000 by-products were obtained from the 100000 tons of coal used last year by the British gas and coke industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
Full Weather Report

Boston, July 1-(UP)-Weath- CT forecast;
 CONNECTICUT - Generally fair and cool tonight and Tuesday. ALL NEW ENGLAND-Generally fair and continued cool tonight and Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01

The tallest man in the French Army is Corporal Andre Devalland, aged 31, and towering 6 feet Il inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
Bruzas Honored.

John Bruzas was elected junior vice-commander of the Lithuanian Legion of America at the opening meeting of 6 two day convention of the organization on Friday. The convention was held in New Britain.
 Others from this city elected to office included: Detective Lieut.. Jo- seph Bender, third yice-command- CT; Charles Slocus, /quartermaster; William zeiner, judge advocate; and Joseph Kachergis, sergeant-at-afms. Theresa Stokes, also of this city, was elected financial secretary of the national auxiliary which is also holding its convention at the same time.
 Thomas J. Cabelus, of New Brit ain, was elected national command CT and Anna Peters, also of New Britain, was chosen auxiliary presi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
.LITHS WILL HOLD OUTDOOR PROGRAM
Picnic at Meriden Sunday to Be Broadcast Over
 Radio Station WATR
OOKLYN NEWS

Lithuanian radio program and picnic committee announce pro- gress in the first of its kind in an out-of-door program and picnic to it's radio listeners and supporters. A one hour radio program, over sta- tion WATR Sunday July 7th at 1:30 to 2:30 at Hanover Park, Meriden, Conn. Noted speakers, out-of-town and local guests will take part in the radio program. The New Britain and Waterbury Lithuanian Radio groups are sponsoring the affair. The program will be gratis, for en- tertainment to all attending the outing. A 10-piece orchestra is en- gagged for the program and dancing all afternoon and evening after the program. There will be bathing, games, dancing, refreshments and full course luncheon at 6 D. m. to all those attending the Lithuanian radio program and picnic at Han over park, Meriden, Sunday July 7th at 12 noon. Loud speakers will make it possible for the hours program all over the park, seating will be arranged SO that all attending will see the program while in process. Busses will be provided to all those taking part and rendering service. Proceeds from the picnic will be used for cultural work to better and further the Lithuanian programs, which are in demand by their Lithuanian listeners. Speakers and guests will be announced at a later date.
 Arranging committee: Chairman Andrew Rekus; Director. New Bri- tain radio program; assisting, An thony Pinkevich, Massachusetts 0. of O.. president; Dr. M. Colney, di- rector c. of O. radio program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
nh~~<, nzY~>~T ESTABLISHED Jsss
EsrAsLIsHED Isss

Beginning Tuesday, July 2 and All Tuesdays Thereafter Up To August 27 We ShoII Keep Open House All Doy From 9 o6. Saturdays - we shell close at one o'clock, beginning July l3 to August 3l.
 Each Tuesday will be open season on thrift with special voIues to help the nimble six pence come in to its own in q big woy.
 Main Floor Second Floor Special - cho,ic e "Rocmoe" special Sl.50 neekweor 95 oxfoFds IT men and cents. yv:"S "e" sU"3
 white or soddIed Ribbed sports socks ~'''''
 -35 cents - Po'F Summer lounge suits for $l.00. to size 38 = $z.95
 and $5.95.
 "rn ..-.. Misses white two
 piece suits - $5.75 E;,.Iv ,o...,,.d h,,.- -formeEIy $I6.75. ness shirts $I.75-3 "Stetson" hats $5- For $500. formerly up to $6.7S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01

Brazil has an egg shortage, and the government is investigating.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
ROBERT PERKINSON.
K|TTRELL, PASSES
Funeral Services Conducte
This Afternoon From
Oak Grove Church

Robert E. Parkinson. 26, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Parkinson, OF tho
KittrclI community, died Satlrd&!
evening at 7:l5 o'clock at Maria Far
ham hospital, after an illness OF lei
days.
Funeral services were conducted
this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock iron
Oak Ridge church, near klttr@ll'
which he was member. with Tho
Rev. E. G.. Usry. of Oxford. IT.
ch;rgc and intermcnt was made III
the church cemetery.
Mr.. Parkinson is survived by his
parents. one sister, Miss Gladys Per-
kinson, and brother, Clarence Per-
kinson, all of this county. His grand
mother, Mrs. Mary c. Woodlief, also
survives.
Active pallbcarcrs were announced
as Raymond Woodlief, Winston
Woodlief, George Grissom. William
Moss. Albert Moss and Joseph Ed
wards.
Honorary pallbearers were namct
as Mack Woodlief, Joe Finch, jim
Whitley, Charles Smith, Joe Smith
Parry Finch. Redick Woodlicf, Atlas
WoodIief. B. E. Woodlief, Preston
Pernell, M. G. Evans, Palmer Dick
son, Davis Woodlief, B. G. Pace. L.
l.. Swanson, Claude Kerley, Arnle
Overton, Dr.. w. H. Furman. Dr. W.
w. Noel, DR.. R. 7. Upchurch, Dr. II.
A. Newell. Dr.. S. D. Mcpherson, OF
Durham w. N. Collins, Hardy Wood
lief. w. E. Moss, and Avis Husketh.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
Scrap Iron
Shipments
Increasing

SHIPMENTS of scrap iron from TINS
section continue heavy, or rather
.ppear to DC increasing from the level
~ a few months ago. The heavy ship
mcnts are reminders OF 4 couple Ol
wears ago when Japan WAS buying ali
,uch scrap that could be had, ana
when junk dealers were reapInS a
mali harvest.
During the past several weeks
numerous carloads ot scrap have
been sent away from this city. Some
trains carry half 4 dozen or 50 cars.
and freight trains moving north from
points south Of Henderson are ire
Quently seen to be heavily loaded
with this type o. cargo.
In railroad circles it was said today
that most of the scrap leaving here
in going to Norfolk, but these sources
were unable to say what the ultl-
mate destination was. Whether it is
going into foreign exports from Nor
folk was not learned.
The national defense program Is
also creating a demand for this Ole
metal. but destinations Of shipments
were not learned.
Three junk dealers in Henderson
are finding their business booming
in this line. and frequent shipments
are being sent away. Some have
expressed surprise that there should
be such a seemingly incXhauStiblc
source of supply for the scrap in thi@
.ClI'itOry.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
Pushings Plans Here For
Start OF Tobacco Sales

fell Just s/ort of thirty million
pounds on the Henderson market last
year, the largest the city has eVel
experienced.
One new warehouse, with floor
space of approximately $4,000 square
teet, is being rushed to completion,
and will be in readiness for the start
Of the season. Another house has
been enlarged, SO that the market
will have the largest floor accomod-
dations in its history.
Warehouses have their organiza-
tons lined up, and their personnel
will be complete well in advance of
the start Of the actual sales. In all,
there will be seven separate ware
house structures, but some will OPP
crate in two units, with greater con-
venience to growers and buyers alike.
A number of Henderson tobacco
men are now in Georgia, where first
flue-cured sales of the season oc-
CURED last week, at prices better
than had been anticipated, and which
has impaired better feeling among
growers and business people alike,
who now would not be surprised to
find the season average for the crop
a shade better than the AIS cent
level virtually assured growers by
government officials in the three
year control referendum last month.
Fully half of the tobacco personnel
of the community will be active in
one capacity or another in the South
Carolina-Border Belt area when
sales start there a week hence, on
August 20. Virtually all buyers in
this city will be on the markets in
that belt until time for the opening
here A number Of Warehousemen
will also operate houses in the Dor
der markets.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12

The Institute Of Government has
Just completed arrangements 10 hold
series of monthly Police Schools
with the cooperation Of the FBl IN
Chapel Hill, starting in October, de-
signed to bring the best p"lice in
structiCn within reach Of all the 3,OO9
or more officers in this state.
The Institutes laboratory build
ing, which will serve as both class
room and dormitory for the officers
is pictured above along with Cover
nor Clyde Hoey, Director Albert
Coates, and nine local, state, and
federal law enforcement heads who
are taking a leading part in the ar
engagements.
Governor Hoey has termed the new
ever made in police training in North
training system the biggest advance
Carolina.
Left to right above arc: Jimmy
Hayes of Cramerton, president, and
Rick McIver, vicc-preSidcnt, OF the
Carolinas Police Association; George
Andrews of Chatham, new, and
David Jones Of New Hanover, out
going, presidents Of the Sherilfs' As
ISOLATION: Captain Charlie Farmer,
Major John Armstrong, and Captain
L. R. Fisher of the State Highway
Patrol: Fred c. Handy, director Of
the State Bureau Of Investigation;
and Ed Scheidt, Special Agent in
charge of the FIJI in the two Caro-
liras.
Both the police and shcrffs' as
sociations, at their annual convcn-
tons recently. endorsed the schools
and urged every single member to
attend. and the State Patrol, SBl,
and FBI have also pledged their full
support and assistance.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
County Group
To AsI1eville
Convention

So far as could be learned, all
members of the Vance County Board
Of Commissioners were in the party
that left today for Asheville for the
annual convention of the North Car
DINA Association Of County Commits
Sioners. The convention opens tomor-
row and will run through Thursday.
The local group travelled by auto
mobile.
Several other county officials also
went with the commissioners. and
Vance is to be well represented at
the gathering.
Prominent speakers are on the
three-day program, and among the
principal matters of discussion at the
gathering will be legislative affairs,
including the program that will be
asked of the next legislature by the
county group.
Entertainment features have been
provided by the ASheville commit
tee on arrangements, and the COM
misSioners will find their stay in the
mountain metropolis will not be all
business. The local group is expect
ed to return nome on Thursday OF
Friday.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
Starnes Held
For Shooting
OF Williams

Fletcher StarncS, Negro, was Or
dered held for Vance Superior Court
under 5000 bond today by Mayor
Henry T. Powell. after probable
cause was found TO 4 charge of as
sault with a deadly weapon, a pistol,
upon Robert Williams, inflicting seri-
GUS injury.
It was brought out in court that
Starncs. who has been working in
Richmond. Va, came to his nome
here on July 81. and found Williams
in company with his wife in bed
room of the StarneS home. StarncS
fired at Williams as he fled the
house. shooting out Williams eve.
Johnnie ToWncS. Negro, drew 80
days on the roads for assault on Will
liam Skidmorc Durham, another
Negro, with a deadly weapon. d rock.
The term was suspended upon pay
ment Of the costs.
Joe BurWcll, Negro, pleaded guilty
to operating motor vehicle With
out an operators license. and prayer
for judgment was continued upon
payment of the costs, and obtaining
the necessary license.
Willie Johnson, Negro, was guilty
of aSSaulting Mary Lewis, and was
sent to the roads for 30 days. SuS-
pended upon payment OF the costs.
Lawrence AdcoX was charged in a
warrant sworn to by Charles N
Warren with being nuisance by
playing a radio too loudly He was
declared not guilty.
Charlie Williams, Negro, was guilty
of operating a motor vehicle in the
city without city tag. He was given
80 days, suspended upon payment OF
the costs, and obtaining tag.
In another warrant. Williams was
charged with damaging personal pro-
perry by breaking out a window OF
Lille Montague. He was not guilty.
Clayton McClain and Clarence
Love, Negroes, were guilty Of nobo-
ing on S. A. l.. train, and each was
given 80 days on the roads.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
Sixth Union
Service Is
Held Sunday
Rev. Cecil Lawrence
breaches at Christian
Church on Power Of
Jesus To Draw Men to
Him.

Rev. Cecil Lawrence. Presbyterian
minister Of Varna. was the preach
er at the sixth of the summer Sun
dav evening union services Of live
coopcrating churches. held last night
i'm the Congregational Christian
church. He was in the city on Il visit
with Mrs. LaWr/cc TO the lattcr'S
mother, Mrs. M. S. Gerber. He also
preached Sunday morning at the
First Presbyterian church in the alb
>encc of the pastor, away on vaca-
ton.
Mr.. Lawrence preached on the
text. And |, if | be lifted up from
the earth. will draw all men to me, y
from JOHN 1882.
The statement itself, made by
Jesus, implied the presence OF sin
and all men have Sinned. 1t also
states definitely the power of Jesus
10 save, men from their sins when
they put their faith in him. The uni
versatility of the Christian faith in its
effect upon all races and peoples,
where there is opportunity was en-
phasized.
The pastor Of the Congregational
Christian church, Rev. j. Frank APP
pie. presided and led in the opening
prayer Rev Mr.. Lawrence reaG the
Scripture. and the benediction at the
close Of the services was by Rev E.
Norllect Gardner. pastor Of the First
Baptist church. Rev. 7. J. Whitehead,
pastor OF Christ Methodist church,
also led in Il prayer. a quartette OF
the church choir sang one number
before the sermon.
1t was announced that the seventh
of the union services would be held
next Sunday evening at the First
Presbyterian church. with the ser
mon by Rev. Lawrence Watts, chap
lain of the State Prison system. who
will discuss the work of that depart
ment.
Last nights union service was the
first Of the second round of the series,
since all pastors have preached and
all cooperating churches have been
visited by the union groups.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page -Four

|. Royal jelly is the food Of the lar
vac of queen bees. kind Of mar
malade used by royalty, or a lubri-
cant?
?. What is the name of Thomas
Jeficrson's estate?
3. Which Vice President OF the U.
S. was tried for treason?
4. Name the reputed authors OF the
first four books Of the New Tesla
ment
5. The sun will be directly over the
equator next September. When was it
in that position last"
6. Why cant the Territories and
the District of Columbia vote fol
Presidents?
!. Winner of the 1889 Pimlico Spe-
Cial horse race was Challedon, Sea-
biscuit or Kayak II?
s. Has the whole eye OF human
being ever been transplanted?
O.. Where is Mandalay?
70. Do drowning persons always
Sc Ill,rce :.....-5 telcla sinking.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-12
Four Cases
Heard In
County Court

Three criminal and 9nc civil
charge were disposed of today in
county court, with Recorder II. Z.
Clements presiding.
Judgment was given in the case
of Malvin Powell, found guilty OF
assault at d previous session OF the
court, with Powell being given 80
days on the roads, suspended upon
payment of the costs, and showing
good behavior for the next two years.
Fannie L. Abbott faced the court
charged with operating a motor We
hicle without an operators license,
and with careless and reckless driv-
ing. The charges were consolidated,
and prayer for judgment was con-
tinued upon payment Of the costs.
David Lee Foster, Negro, was not
guilty of assault.
The American Agricultural Chem
ical Co.. obtained judgment Of S454
against d. H. Mills and Laura D.
Mills in a civil case heard by the
recorder.