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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-20
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Tacoma Crowd Packs
Kopa Chuck Lodge

Over Is Tscomans were turned
away from Kopa Chuck Lodge on
Horsehead bay Sunday, owing to
lack Of facilities TO care for the
large dinner crowd,
Mrs. E. w. MacMorran. manager
of Kopa Chuck, wishes 10 express
sincere disappointment in not be-
ing able to serve everyone who
made the trip to the lodge.
1t was stated by the manage
ment that in the future it will be
necessary TO make reservations
for meals or lodging to insure &C
commodations. Telephone number
of Kopa Chuck lodge is Gig Harbor
24-X-7 and the address, Gig Har-
Dor, Route No. l.
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Comforts OF Home

Comfort il the main word at
Canyon Creek Lodge, where all the
advantages Of your own home are
found combined with the activities
q the outdoor sports life. accord
ing to Mrs. J. Mueller. proprietor.
In addition to the lodge, itself.
there are 4 number Of attractive
cabins.
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OCEAN BEACH
La PoEL RESORT

I'd Brooks. owner, star Route,
Port Angeles. Phone Lake Cres-
cent 1873.
adjoining La Peel Forest Camp on
Lake Crescent. In the new oily nipple
National Park.
II cabins - furnished or unfur-
nished-Sl.50 to $3.50. Boats free
with cabins.
Complete supplies and equipment
available. store. lunch room. tap
room service station.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-20

There are approximately 10000
houses and other properties stand
ing empty in the city of London.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15

The States Commission to Revise the Election Laws has been consid- ering several specific proposals to eliminate the marked inequalities in population of state senatorial dis tricts which have arisen since the districts were last changed almost 40 years ago. The 1s4o census figures show that the largest of the states present 35 senatorial districts has over three and half times the population of the smallest district. Lesser inequalities exist among the five congressional districts.
 Maps Released
 Maps which have been released show that the Election Laws Com mission is considering the establish ment of 36 senatorial districts in place of the present 35, and six con- greSsional districts in place of the present five. The latter move would eliminate the congreSsman-at-la large. Two separate proposals for new con- gressional districts are before the commission, one of them involving the division of the City of Bridgeport between two new congressional dis tricts. Chairman William J. Pape emphasized the fact that the pro- posals before the commission are purely tentative, and that no final action has been taken.
 The commission also released the following comparative data:
 Present congressional districts vary in population Q940) from the 1st district with 449,653 to the 5th with 246,817. The largest district has 30 per cent again as many people as the smallest. Of the two proposals before the commission. the one which splits Bridgeport provides such uniformity that the largest district exceeds the smallest by but 3-4 of per cent; while the other sets up largest district approXi- mately 25 per cent larger than the smallest.
 Senatorial Districts
 Present state senatorial districts vary in population Q94O from 20,- 580 in tho 31st district to 96,281 in the 27th. The largest district ex- ceeds the smallest by 365 per cent. The proposal which is being consid- cred by the commission sets up dis tricts varying in population from 68,58l in New Britain to 31,806 in Holland county; or a largest district which exceeds the smallest district by ll5 per cent. According to statis- tical computations provided for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
LEAVES HOME TO
 SEE EMPIRE STATE

New York, Nov. 15-(UP)-Francis Mullen, 15. told police today that he ran away from his home in Newton, Mass, last Tuesday because he wanted to see the talleSt building in the world. the Empire State.
 A patrolman found Francis at dawn. He said he hadn't had a real meal" since he left home and was tired and wet-but happy. He was walking back and forth in the rain in front tf the Empire State build ing.
 Police fed him. notified his par ents. and sent him to the Children's Society shelter. On the way. Francis crying because he hadn't yet got hts wish to go up on the lookout tower Of the Empire State. persuaded the policeman to take him up--and for afl hour the officer and the runaway gazed at the city through . bank Of clouds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15

Bridge and culvert at Assekonk Brook. Temporary bridge provided. North Stonington. Four culvert re. placements, approximately 3.4 to miles east of its intersection witf Route No. 2.
 Route No. l25Trumbull. 1-4 mile of storm sewer and bituminous gut ter.
 Route No. l32-Bethlehem. Con- structing two miles of htuminous macadam from south end of i'm proved section.
 Route No. 144-Essex. Replace ment of culvert.
 Route No. l49-East Haddam. Gull vert replacement approximately 2 l-2 miles north of its intersection with Route No. S2.
 Route No. 158-WeSt Haven. 1900 feet of side drainage on Campbell avenue.
 Route No. 16l-East Lyme. Cul- vert replacement, approximately mile east of Mantle.
 Route No. l62-West Haven. 2,600 feet of side drainage on Jones Hill road.
 Route No. l76-Newington. 1-8 mile of btuminouS macadam surface on Main street.
 Route No. l90-Sufield. l 1-2 miles of bituminous macadam sur- face on Copper Hill road.
 Route No. Windham. Culvert replacement on the South Wind- ham, -Windham Center road.
 Route No. 2l6-North Stonington. Culvert replacement approximately 1-2 mile south of Laurel Glen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
RITES HELL FOR
 MACO J. STEPHAN
Welfare Department Staff Joins in Tribute; Priests
 in Attendance

Impressive tribute was paid tC Mago J. Sheehan, prominent resi- dent of the Brooklyn section of the city, when many clergymen through out the diocese and numerous friends, relatives and business as- sociates attended his funeral which was held at 8:15 o'clock this morn- ing from the Mulv:lle Funeral Home 27O West Main street.
 Rev. Aloyisius Speilman, M. s. o1 Altamont, N. Y. celebrated the sol emn mass of requiem at g o'clock al St. Patrick's Church assisted by Rev Anthony Bruzas, M. s. of Altamont N. Y, deacon, Rev. John Neumann M. s. of Altamont, sub-deacon, Rev Henry Murphy, master of ceremon. ies and Rev. James Sullivan, thuri. fer.
 Seated in the sanctuary were: Rev Eugene Cryne, pastor of the church Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, Rev. James Broderick, Rev. August Chapgnac M. s. and Rev. Michael Sebel, M. s of Hartford, Rev. John Jourdan, O P. of New York, Rev. William Casey of Seymour, and Rev. John Casey of Glastonbury.
 A musical program was rendered with Miss Mary Rice, organiSt anc Miss Marie Barnes as soloist.
 Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with Father Spielman con. ducting the committal services as' sisted by the visiting clergymen.
 Former associates of Mir. Sheehar in the Welfare Department presen in an honorary delegation included Superintendent of Welfare, Martin F. Hayden, Wallace J. Inglis, Pete Fallon, Italo Delfino, Marjory Farley Catherine Dzubay, Claire Demenske Matthew Dunphy, Frank Horan Archie Haggerty, Elizabeth Neville Jule Mcdonald, Elizabeth Leary Catherine Burns, Deborah Griffin Patrick DeLeon, Mary Smith, Alic Moore. Mildred Jarvis, Helen Dris coll, Mary Riley, Edward Doyle. FL len Robinson, Henrietta Guilbert Virginia Casey and Mrs. Margare Verdon of the state welfare depart ment.
 The active pallbearers were: Pat rick J. Sullivan. John c. Sullivan William Fitzpatrick, Ric h art O'Keefe, Frank Horan and Johl DWyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
OBITUARY

CLARK-John William Clark of 98 Rose street died yesterday at St. Mary's hospital after a long illness Born in Sandy Hook, MT. Clark was the son of the late John and Jo- hanna (Keating) Clark.
 His wife, Mrs. Georgianna Oa- noue) Clark, is his only immediate survivor.
 MT. Clark was a communicant of St. Thomas church and a member of the Holy Name society of the par ish. He was employed at the Sco- will Mfg. Go. until his illness.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, TO Central avenue, to St. Thomas church where solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funera! home tomorrow and Sunday after moons and evenings.
 SULLIVAN-Timothy G. Sullivan of 206 Baldwin street died last even- 1 ing at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. He had been a resident of the Baldwin street section for many years. Up to the time of his illness, MT. Sullivan had been en- ployed as a millright for twenty five years at the Scovill Manutac- turing Company.
 Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Agnes c. Sullivan; one daughter Mrs Thomas Sheehan; one son, Francis T. Sullivan, both of Waterbury and sister, Mrs. Catherine Keigwin ot Parkerburg, w. Va, and two grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street on Monday morning at 8:3O o'clock to the Immaculate Concep- ton church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the Bergln Funeral Home on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings.
 SICARD-Napoleon Sicard of All West Main street died suddenly last night at about 2 o'clock at Tall Tower restaurant on Meadow street where he had been eating. MT Sicard was proprietor of a rooming house for the past year and before then had been in the restaurant business for 25 years.
 MT. Sicard was born in St, Dom- inique, Canada, and came to this city 36 years ago. He was a com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15

municant of St. Ann's church.
 Surviving are his wife, Rose Alma Sicard; son, Paul of Oak vile; two daughters, Mrs. Mat hieu Desjardins of Oakville and Mrs. Arthur Lockshire of Bristol; three grandchildren: his mother Mrs. Virginia Sicard of Canada; five brothers, Charles, and Stanis- laus, both of Canada; Eugene of Newport, Vt, Romeo and Roland both of Waterbury; four sisters, Mrs. Eugene Leroux, Waterbury Mrs. Onexime Turgeon, Mrs. Ma poleon Deslandes and Mrs. Isadore La Plante, all of Canada. Friends and relatives may call at the Belle vile funeral home, 68 East Clay street. t.his evening after T o'clock and tomorrow until 10 p. m. when the body will be shipped to Canada for burial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
DEMOCRATS MAY OPPOSE CHANGE
No Enthusiasm for PrO- posed Congressional DiS-
 triCt Involving City

Local Democratic leaders ex- pressed considerable interest today in the hearing at the State Capitol before the special Election Law Con- mission on the proposed reappoint- ment of our state senatorial and congressional districts. This hear ing was scheduled to start at 2 o'clock this afternoon and monday indications were that even more town and city officials would be present to register opinions than attended last Tuesdays on several other proposed changes in the cur rent election laws.
 It could not be learned whether Waterbury would register an offi- cial protest against the two new congressional maps that have been drawn up for consideration, but there was open criticism of the one in which Waterbury was placed in district whose pronounced Re- publican vote tendencies was very obvious. There was less criticism of the other map in which Waterbury is included with number of New Haven County towns.
 Former Chairman J. Francis Smith of the Democratic State Central Committee was said to be showing considerable interest in the pro- posed redistricting plans. It was recalled that ten years ago when redistricting was discussed after this state had received an extra congress sional seat following the l930 cen- sus MT. Smith submitted a redis- tricting plan which compared quite favorably with the several recom- mended to the Legislature at the time. However, the Legislature failed to redistrict during the 1881 session which automatically pre- vented any further action until 194l.
 It could not be learned if MT. Smith would again submit his six district map today.
 Local Democratic officials did not voice any objection or criticism of the proposed new sensatorial align ulCIlI, dIGIlOuSil lU Wdo pOlAltCN OuV that Waterbury would lose its fa- miliar 18th and 18th district desig- nations. The city's two districts, under the proposed new plan which probably will go before the Legisla- ture after it convenes in January will be the 17th and 18th.
 An additional district is created in the state and many others changed under the redistricting plan as drawn up by Professor A. E. Waugh of the University of Connecticut and a member of the special Elec- tion Law Commission. Professor Waugh also drew up one of the proposed ne wcongressional district realignments. The other was pro- posed by Attorney J. Warren Up- son of this city, who is secretary and counsel for the commission.
 William J. Pape, Publisher of the Waterbury Republican-Americ is chairman of the commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
DIR. JAMES M. LEE
 DRIVE CHAIRMAN
Pearl Street Neighborhood House Begins Community
 Membership Campaign

A community Membership Drive has been launched at the Pearl street Neighborhood House with Dr. James M. Lee as General Chairman. Members of the Advisory Committee who have held several meetings are: Rev. H. B. Richardson, Mrs. Aileen 5. Wooders, Rev. John w. Platt, Rev. Mrs. Lulu Jackson, Rev. B. w. Crowder, Mrs. Julia Cobbs, Mrs. Mary Jenkins, Lacey F. Maness, Rev. H. c. Pitts, Rev. s. w. Weller, Mrs. Rosa L. Weller, Mrs. Maybelle H. Ward (secretary), and Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, House Director
 The following Captains and Work CTS are canvassing the community this week: Rev. John w. Platt. cap- tain; workers. Miss Ruth Lewis, Mrs. Neda Platt, Prince Hardison, Banks Foust, and Mrs. H. Connor; Mrs. Mary E. Hunter, captain; workers, Rev. w. s. Baker, John H. Cross, Mrs. Julia Cobbs. Alexander Lewis and Robert Hurdle; James B. Las- sitter, captain; workers, Misses Zelda Lassiter. Juanita Reynolds, Marion Fogg, Hilda Petteway, and Elizabeth
 Hunter; Ansley Williams, captain workers, Hampton Steward, Miss lnez L. Alexander. and c. Harris: Mrs. Laura F. Harvey, captain work CTS. Mrs. Mary Jenkins, Mrs. Anna Lee. Mrs. Louise 1T. Vann, Mrs. Maybelle IT. Ward, and George O. ward; John Andrews. captain; workers. Frank Mota. II. Amado, Amos Dias. J. DeBaptlsta and Jose Cardoza; Mrs. Essie Trotman, cap- tain: workers. Mrs. Donnie Matt thews Linwood Reddick and J. Bea. man. Jr.: Miss Cynthia Mott. cap. tain: workers. Mrs. Elizabeth Demo Miss Irina Hoffier. Mrs. Ellen Gran. vile. Mrs. Alfred MRness and Hence Herbert: Mrs. Anna N. Prince. cap. tain; workers, MrS. Charles Rhine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
FUNERALS

The funeral of Gaetano Russo was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Monsignor Joseph Val dambrini assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell and Rev. Rocco Nadile. Rev. Felix Scoglio was seated in the sanctuary. A musical program was rendered under the direction of Gaetano Giaquinto, organist with selections by the church quartet consisting of Mrs. Julia Morrone, Mrs. Charles Romano, Joseph Lez- otte and Louis Vanasse. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Farrell. The pall- bearers, all nephews of the deceased, were: Walter O'Connor, Albert Montello, Harry Zuella, Mel Russo, Gaetano Russo and Gerald Russo.
 The funeral of Miss Belle M Brennan will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock from the home to St. Thomas's church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, St. Brigid's cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. Albert Stangc was held yesterday from the Ursin! Funeral Home, 241 North Elm street Bearers were Ben and James Stango Fred Frabiello and Angelo Covello Burial was in new Pine Grove ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Michael J Sullivan was held this morning at SIS o'clock from the home, 139 Will low street to St. Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Peter Daly assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan and Rev. John A. Conlan Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with committaI services by Father Conlan. The pallbearerS were: Peter Gilligan Daniel Mahoney, Joseph Kenney Raymond Fox, Raymond Walsh and Thomas Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
COURT CHAMPLAIN
 ARRANCES PARTY

An fashioned Thanksgiving party will be staged tonight at the Franco American Social hall by members of Court Champlain, For esters of America. Grand Court of flcers and representatives of the various subordinate courts in the Waterbury area, Thomaston and Torrington will be in attendance Past Grand Chief Ranger William H. Dunlavey will be numbered among the guests of honor.
 Tonight's party will be the first social event held by Court Cham plain since its return to it's old meet ing place in Franco-American hall A large representation of members and friends are expected to be in attendance tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
Waterbury Affected
 By District Changes
City May Become l7th, 18th Senatorial Districts; Congressional Plan Would Link City with Litchfled

commission the proposal under con- sideration would reduce the varia- ton in size of senatorial districts by more than half.
 Study of maps released by the commission discloses that the pro- posals for new senatorial districts would allot 10 senators to New Haven county, nine each to Hartford and Fairfield counties, three to New London county, two to Litchfleld county, and one each to Windham Middlesex and Holland counties Such disposition of senators would increase by two the represen- tation of Hartford and Fairfield counties in the state Senate, would leave New Haven, New London, and Holland counties as they are, and would reduce Litchfield, Windham aEt. Middlesex counties one senator each. The constitution and 1940 populations of the proposed new senatorial districts follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued by the office Of the building inspector:
 Oscar F. Warner for an addition to a garage on Huntington avenue, 5000.
 Mrs. Jennie ROmanelli for . one family house at IF Byrneside ave- nue, S3,200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
OLD ATTORNEY DIES

New Haven, Conn, November l5. - (UP) - George Dutton Watrous, 81, former president of the State Bar Association and for 28 years a professor of law at Yale university, died yesterday. He was one of the oldest practicing attorneys in the state.
 His widow, three sons and two daughters survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
THEATER IN DRURY
 LANE DAMAGED

London, Nov. l5-(UP)-Drury Lane theater. the oldest in the world, was damaged extensively in a recent air raid on London, 1t was disclosed today. A bomb penetrated the roof, crashed through the gall lery and upper circle and exploded back of the pit.
 The dressing room once used by David Garrick and Richard Brin- sley sheridan's room. in which the School for Scandal was written. es- capped damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
SPECIALIST NEEDED

The use of telescopic eve. glasses is recommended only in cases Of ai. most total blindness and even then only when the wearer is under the care of an eye specialist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15
DRIVER OF NEW CARS ONLY

Detroit - (UP0 Dennis De- nomy estimates he has driven more than quarter of million new cars in the last IA years without an ac- cident. Denomy's job is driving cars of the final assembly line at a local automobile plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15

hart. Miss Annie Harris and ATs. Jessie Mitchell.
 Captains and workers will report at Pearl Street NeIghborhood House Monday evening. November 70. at Q o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15

The Venezuelan Government will purchase 60 special railway cars for the transport of bananas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15

One of the outstanding A. E. F. leaders of the World War, Major. General; John F. O'Ryan will visit Waterbury next Friday evening to address 3 mass meeting under the auspices of the local branch of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. The meeting will be held at the Waterbury WO- mems Club. Clarence P. Cook, chairman of the local branch, will preside as chairman. Members of the William Allen White commit tee will also be in attendance.
 General O'Ryan has g distin- guished career In military circles and served as advisor for several foreign nations in recent years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-15

PROPOSED NEW SENATORIAL
 DISTRICTS with 194O POpulatlOns)
Evening star., 1940-06-07
Luncheon Discusses
Washington as
Problem City

With Miss Mabel Boardman OF
the Red Cross as honor guest and
speaker, a number Of prominent
women were entertained today at q
luncheon at the Sulgrave Club by
the Women's Safety Committee OF
the American Automobile Associa-
ton.
Mrs. George c. Thorpe, chairman
Of the committee, invited a group
of guests in addition to regular
members. The luncheon followed
a meeting of the committee which
featured panel discussion on
washington, the Problem City,
in which several officials of the Dis
trict Government took part.
Among the guests were Mrs. Sam
uel Biddle, Mrs. Carlos del Mar, Mrs
Irene Caldwell, Mrs. Clifford Corbin
Mrs. Ernest Humphrey Daniel, Mrs
Joseph E. Davies, Mrs. George A
Garrett, Mrs. James NICHOLSON, Mrs
c. D. Lowe, Mrs. A. j. Montgomery
Mrs. William Jennings Price, Mrs
A. Mitchell Palmer, Miss Anne
Randolph, Mrs Charles Tompkins
Miss Stellita Stapleton, Mrs. Russell
Singer, Mrs. McCeney Werlich and
Mrs. Washington I. Cleveland.
Also included were Maj. Ernest
w. Brown, superintendent of the
Metropolitan Police; William E. Van
Duzer, director of vehicles and
traffic; Capt. H. c. Whitehurst
director of highways, and Inspector
Arthur E. Miller of the Metropolitan
Police.
Evening star., 1940-06-07
Alpha Zeta Beta
Gives Guard Rails
To Hospital

A gift Of eight sets OF guard rails
for the protection of delirious and
elderly patients was made to Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday by Gamma
Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Zeta
Beta Sorority.
Presentation was made by Mrs
G. A. Wingf1eld, chairman of the
Charity Committee, and acceptance
was by Maj. Gist Blair, hospital
president.
The guard rails are metal frames
which can be fitted on the sides of
bed to prevent patients from fall
ing out, thus assuring protection
without the constant guardianship
of a nurse. Those presented to the
hospital are quickly attached to a
bed and are light and easily han
died. Each set carries a small metal
plate engraved with the chapter and
sorority name. Gamma Epsilon
Chapter has IS members and is
affiliated with" the national nom
academic Alpha Zeta Beta sorority,
charitable and social group which
devotes its efforts to health work
and service.
Among those present at the cere-
monies were Mrs. w. o. Donohoe
president of the chapter; Mrs. Don
c. Ritchie, Miss Maurine Hecht and
Mrs. Robert Bryant, chapter men,
bers. B. Brent Sandidge, Emer-
gency Hospital superintendent, and
members of the hospital staff also
attended.