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Evening star., 1940-04-04
Gehrmon Happy to Be Out Of Mats Control
Pitcher Sent to Boron Feels He Was Given Poor Deal at Comp

field, Charlotte or any other
club owned by this outfit"
.. Gehrman was claimed by the
same team from which Presi-
dent Griffith drafted him last
October for $1,000. OF this pur-
chase price $500 will be returned
to Grif by the Birmingham club.
I'D just as leave play ball in
the Pacific Coast League any,
way. Gehrman said. That's a
swell league and out in my part
Of the country" Paul comes from
Bend, ofeg.
Evening star., 1940-04-04
Pearson Gives Perfect
Exhibition on Slab

BY the Associated Press.
TULSA, Okla, April 4.-The New
York Yankees appear to be in first
rate shape as far as their pitching
or for that matter, all departments
is concerned.
None Pearson came along yester-
day and hurled five perfect innings
OF no-hit, no-run, no-man-to-f1rst
baseball. And he hit two-run
homer. too!
Evening star., 1940-04-04
One Day Blades Sow Him Working Out

He pitching we'll Not well 933 perhaps well
to lot the Cubs who
National League pennant.
Another rolled around Phil Wrigley
into his another
last Wey decided to make changes released
and until Jack during other springs had looking
for job
that Grlf rebuilding
with Dodgers
Blades
the Cards"
SO Russell is his seventh league uniform,
chest belongs a
team which narrowly missed winning
favored dethrone this
Evening star., 1940-04-04
BY a Star Staff Correspondent.

BY Star Staff Correspondent.
ORLANDO, Fla, April Paul
Gehrman, burly sinker ball pitch
er who today departed for
Birmingham of the Southern As
sociation after failing with the
Mats, isn't sorry about the way
things worked out.
II wanted to stay with a big
league club" he explained, "but
I was scared to death I'd get tied
up in the Washington chain.
I don't want any parts Of Spring
Evening star., 1940-04-04
Gehringer Still AiIino

GADSDEN, Ala. April 4 lP.-
The Detroit Tigers, stopping off
here to open series with the
Brooklyn Dodgers. appear in good
physical condition generally, al
though Charley Gehringer was left
behind to work out his back all
ment.
Evening star., 1940-04-04

Win, Lose or Draw
By FRANCIS E. STAN
A FomiIior Figure in Another Strange Uniform
BY FRANCIS E. STAN
Star Stad Correspondent.

ORLANDO Fla, April 4The Mats didn't much of
10 study the Cardinals Florida stopped
But before pracicing,
familiar figure pitching
Louis dugou and the Washington looked
Held and sad There always fellow
baseball hope he always deadgame
fellow
fresh of high school, Bill pYawky
grabbed him. toied aspace
Eseny did Russell that
So Jack the Capital while he still fellow,
he called uniform,
teanaing with lot of other veterans helped pnnant
Evening star., 1940-04-04
Tokomo Tigers to Toll

Takoma Tigers of the Montgom-
cry County League will hold practice
sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays at
$50 and on Sundays at II am.
The first league game is slated
April 81.
Evening star., 1940-04-04
The Red Sox and Tigers Couldn't Use Him

Jack has been knocking around that Wash
When ball
double plays Rucky Harris let him Conn remembering
his relief pitching 1885, hired him Boston around
the league players saying
"Cronins living the Russell isn't the
washington. All he's got left is great heart
Russell didn't last long with the
Rowe Tigers had chance Yankees
they needed fellow who could the pnches They Russell
chance but when the Tigers folded Jack looking
Orlando in the of 1888 and asked Clark Griffith
to him back The Old Fox sore tempted but
pitching Chicago
Evening star., 1940-04-04
Wants Unlimited RivoIs

District Training School nine of
Laurel, Md, is seeking games for
Saturday and Sunday with unlim-
tied teams. Call Laurel 680 or write
Charles T. Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

would be asked to advise the club in its formulation of a program for relief of hay fever suffering.
 Possibilities for effective applica- tion of the clubs influence were suggested at its first meeting, ac- cording to Rowe, when 8 man whose wife suffered from the malady pe- titioned the club to persuade muni- cipal officials to have the weeds cut on a vacant lot adjacent to their home. She promptly was enrolled as member.
 Such a program has been pursued for some time by some northern Wisconsin communities which ad- vertise themselves as havens for hay fever addicts. There, Boy Scouts accomplish their daily good deeds by hacking down weeds bearing pol len irritants. Rowe foresaw the pos- sibility of general extension of this service for representative noses.
 ''It's a new organization and nat urally we haven't begun to explore its potentianties for helping hay fever sufferers yet" Rowe explained We are convinced that together we can do more than we could sepa- rately in initiating and carrying out program. The least we can do $ give each other mutual comfort and maybe provide few laughs"
 Other officers of the club are Miss Virginia Drolshagen, vice big sneeze and Harvey Leiser, chief crier. In private life Rowe pursues a news- paper career, Miss Drolshagen, sec- retarial duties, and Leiser sells in- surance. With them as founders of the club was Marianne MacRae, an interior decorator who abdicated as big sneeze because of the press ot other duties. The youngest member to date is 6-year-old Billy Walters Although of tender years, the club certified him as a full-fledged sneez- CT. Informal meetings are planned every Thursday, in season.
 Membership costs 25 cents per per- son, entitling the enrolee to a card embellished with figure in full sneeze. The clubs official greeting consists of holding the left index finger horizontally extended under the nose with the right hand raised in greeting. Rowe warns members not to raise the right hand too higt to avoid international complications The club chose as its officia flower the ragweed. reputedly tht most prolific disseminator of irritat. ing pollen.
 "Our flower is symbolic of wha we hope to eliminate rather thar an aspiration of perpetuation," Rowt explained.
 Persons affiliated with sinus ans asthmatic maladies also will be vel comed to the club as cousins of tn, hay fever sufferer. States alreadJ represented in the membership ar, Wisconsin, Illinois, South Carolini and Louisiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
CANNING SEASON
 IN FULL SWING
Markets Held Favorable for Thrifty Housewives,
 Supply Plentiful

Hartford, Aug. 30-Heavy supplies of native tomatoes featured trading this week at marketing centers throughout the state, according to advices received from the Connecti- cut Department of Agriculture. The seasonal production peak has com menced and quality is expected to be at its best for another week. Con- Sumers who are interested in obtain ing supply for canning or preserv- ing are now faced with the seasons most favorable buying opportunity. Prices have declined sharply, there by placing tomatoes on the bargain list.
 Increased supplies of various na- tive fruits were also arriving, the Department reported. These include early apples, peaches, plums and pears. The main crop of Elberta peaches will be ready for harvest about September with Mcintosh apples expected few days later. The first grapes from nearby farms will be on the market soon.
 Peppers and cucumbers are now plentiful and low priced. Both of these items may now be purchased advantageously for table or pickling purposes. Early and mid-season potatoes have been selling at very low prices in recent weeks, distinct advantage to the housewife when thesituation is compared with last winter and spring when market quotations were higher than average Large size native fresh eggs ad- ,, vanced again in price this week while bullet eggs remained n- changed. This trend emphasizes last weeks market news story issued by the department in which the pur- chase of bullet eggs at this time of the year was recommended. The housewife may now obtain very considerable advantage in value by buying bullet eggs which are much less expensive when figured on a weight basis. This situation is created by heavy supplies of bullet eggs during the summer. months when large eggs are ordinarily scarce. Large eggs will become the best buy, however, by late October or early November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

Women, lovely women, get the blame for the collapse of France in a review of the events which led up to the ignominous sur- render of Paris, written by Andre Maurois for Golfers Weekly. Maurois, famous as author and, historian, held a high position in the French governments news and propaganda department and was . personal friend of all the im- portant political and governmental leaders.
 He speaks sadly of a decline in public morality, so far ad- vanced" that it outweighed all considerations of patriotism. Both of the two great leaders, Daladier and Reynaud, had lady friends" whose meddling in official business left France always at the mercy of a woman's whim. Says Maurois:
 "It would be wrong, very wrong, to say that the French way of life in 1899 was corrupt: mil- lions of good families in France led simple and united lives. But this was not true of the 5000 per- sons in Paris who believed they were the leaders ot the world.
 Most of these attached no great importance to their sentimental or sensual intrigues, but events were destined to prove that these in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
WHEN LEIGH IS
 WED TO OLIVIER
ScarIett O'Hara of ''Gone With the Wind" Married
 After Midnight

Santa Barbara, Cal, Aug. 30. (UP) -Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivi- CT. British film stars, were married here today at the home of 8 friend.
 Accompanied by Actress Kathar- inc Hepburn and Director Carson Kanin, they drove here from Olivi- CTS Beverly Hills home and went directly to the home of MT. and Mrs. Alvin c. Weingand, members of Santa Barbara society and close friends of Olivier.
 Municipal Judge Fred Harsh was summoned and the wedding party sat around the Weingand living room waiting until midnight and the expiration of California's three day waiting period between issuance of the marriage license and per- formance of the ceremony.
 They were married a few minutes after midnight by a short. informal civil ceremony and left immediately for a honeymoon which Olivier said would be spent in northern Cali fornia.
 Miss Leigh, who won American stardom as Scarlett OHara in "Gone With the Wind," was di- vorced January 5, by Herbert Leigh Holman, London barrister, who named Olivier as correspondent. Olivier Also Divorced
 Olivier, who rose to stardom with his performance in Wutherine Heigths, was divorced few days ago by Jill Esmond, London actress, who named Miss Leigh as CO., respondent.
 He said Monday, upon being in- formed that Miss Esmond's divorce action had become final, that il would probably be at least month before he and Miss Leigh married. They obtained Q marriage license secretly, however, almost immedi- ateiy after Olivier,s divorce wal granted. They obtained 1t Tuesday and the three-day waiting period was up at midnight last night. The petite Miss Leigh and Olivier fell in love. they frequently said while appearing together in British films. She followed him here ant while visiting Hollywood was chosen from hundreds Of eligibles for the role of ecarlett o,Hara.
 They have been inseparable enf he flew with her % Atlanta. ca. fol the premier of Gone With the Wind Their future plans have not beer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Intrigues Of Lovely Women Blamed For The French Collapse
BY ANDRE MAUROIS Written for Golfers Weekly

trigues could nevertheless place nations in jeopardy-and that the man who would be king must first of all discipline himself and be master of his own passions.
 The Marquire de C.
 ''Daladier, after the death of his wife, had for his Egeria the Mar quise de C.. This gracious and beautiful woman, blond and youthful in appearance, had a taste for power and an unfor- tunate passion for economic and political doctrines. But she knew how to keep herself in the back ground; she never tried to show off her great man to the world, and her discreet influence was not, on the whole, very harmful.
 "on the other hand, Paul Rey-- naud's friend, the Countess de P. was slightly mad, excitable, meddlesome and dangerous.
 Prom the very start of the war (under Daladier's premiership, her dominant characteristic seem- ed to be her ambition. It was not enough for her that Reynaud was minister of finance: she was de- termined at all costs to make him premier. She filled all the salons of Paris with accounts of Dala- dier's lack of energy. his laziness, his inertia, and gave everyone to understand that it was urgent that Reynaud should succeed him. Naturally these remarks were re- peated the same evening to Dala- dier. There was a time when th..sc two men, both members oI the war cabinet, were on such bad terms that they no longer spoke % each other. This was monstrous situation, fraught with danger xor the country"
 Reynaud Run Raggea
 When Reynaud finally became premier, his lady friend ran the government from her apartment. Maurois tells about one of his visits to the Premier'S office:
 T saw Reynaud on May 6. and found him depressed and nervous. On his desk were three tele- phones, one of which was connec- ted with the ministry, the second with the outside, the third with the room of the Countess de P..... The last instrument rang unceasingly. Reynaud would lift the receiver, listen for a second and then cry out in an experated tone: 'Yes-yes, of course -but that's understood I implore you to let me do my work Finally he stopped answering"
 On a similar occasion, when Maurois ventered to criticize a similar petticoat interference in the affairs of France, Reynauo sighed his agreement, and added: "Ah, but you do not know what g man who has been hard at work all day would put up with to make sure of an evenings peace!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

The charter members, of whom there now are said to be about 35 embracing representatives from four states, are not just sure yet what can be done to scourge hay fever from the land. They plan to ex- p1ore what resources of initiative and mutual comfort their union af- lords at a meeting to be held Sep tember 5.
 The charter members assembled for their organization meeting Au- gust IS with scarcely ka-choo, but they expected to be in mid-season form by September 5. They may de- eide on. that date such momentous questions as the establishment of revolving fund for supplying hand kerchiefs. This, however, is consid- cred only as stop-gap measure to fill the breach until steps of more permanent nature can be taken, ac- cording to Big Sneeze David Rowe.
 With the current belated season of heavy explosive sneezing barely started, Rowe already had me- tallic edge on his voice as he ex- plained the clubs ambitions to ex- pand nationally for greater effec- tiveness in control and preventive measures. He said a physician
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

comfort write letters enjoy games, or rest.
 The French Salvation Army-becalse most or its men were mobilized in the fighting forces-was mace up mostly of women and old men, and friends or Salvation Army people who offered their services. From 50000 to 60,000 men visited the canteens-man- aged by women and old men-each week. UP TO 1000 REFUGEES FED DAILY
 In addition to serving the men in the army. the Salvation Army turned to assisting the thousands or refugees who fled from Belgium and northern France. Hundreds were bathed bandaged, and provided with beds. Salvation Army officers met refugee trains at the Paris stations and gave every possible assistance to the stricken and homeless refugees From 4OO0O to 10000 of these refugees were fed each day.
 Now, in England just was done in France, cen ters have been established in available buildings hus erected where buildings are available and mobile canteens sent wherever needed
 Convalescent homes and hospitals for wounded service men are being conducted under the auspices of the Army. Men from torpedoed ships have found refuge in Mems Social Service Institutions
 It's hard, gruelling task but the Salvation Army disdans easy jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
PENMASHIP ACROSTIC

P for Position, you all will agree Is very important to you and men. E for Erasers to use with great care Or else your paper will have big tear. N for Neatness, we all do know Will improve our papers we hope to show M for Arm Movement we all should use And never control of our muscles lose A for Attention in all our work And never a moment should we shrk. N is for Numbers. important. too For Arithmetic we all must do 6 is for Speed we hope to attain And day by day we'll surely gain. H is for Happy and that we will be Singing and writing so merrily. ! is for Interest we all should take Be ever alert and wide awake. P Is for Penman, oh make these your gulot And by these rules let's all abide.
 Jeanne Doris Weaving.
 Naugatuck. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

Finland know 1t to be--was ready to play Its part.
 With the exception of Poland the Army was long established in the countries affected by the war. It was organized; it ready it was mobized for in- stant action.
 Right now, of course its big job is in England.
 But even before came to England, 1t was helping thousands who fleeing to places of safety At railroad stations and bus terminals fear-driven people were helped with their baggage; places were found for old people and children Hot milk and coffee were served to the refugees.
 FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING
 When the came the Army moved into the evacuation camps. All of the Armys halls and build- ings were thrown open to evacueeS, where they ob- tained food shelter, clothing. medical attention.
 Tons of clothing and shipments of food were sent from neighboring Sweden-collected by the Army there. And help came from the Army in America.
 While those Army members were operating in Finland another group, under Colonel William Booth Davey, had gone from England to France to the British Expeditionary Force.
 The Army first erected huts to serve as Red Shield Clubs that the soldiers might take their meals in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
JOSEPH PERUCIM
 PURSE RECIPIENT
Groom of Next Tuesday HOnOred at Testimonial
 in Mecca's Hall

Joseph Perugini. who will be married to Miss Mary Rurgio next Tuesday. was recipient of a purse at a testimonial dinner the other evening at Mecca's hall. Sal Colo santo. toastmaster, made the pres entation.
 Attending were: Sebastian Bur gio, Nicholas Barber. Dr. Saverio Cerullo, Sam Perugini, Anthony Perugini, Paul Burgio. Salvatore Burgio, Carmelo Burgio, Constan- tino Calvo, vittor Barbato, Ernest D. Ponte, Nick duerrera, Leo Co., viello. Anthony Pelosi. John Di- Lorenzo, John DeSisto. B. ]. Ri- naldl and Victor Mannello.
 Also Michael Perugini, Angelo Petillo, Rube Cormine. Christy Ans delina, Salvatore ouerrera, saiva- tore Rinaldi, Anthony papont Joseph Fora, John rerugini, Jo- seph sforza, Domenic Menchise Angelo Perugini. John calabro Delrazo Daddona, Angelo hinaldl and Jnsaph PerugifL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
c ANSWERS TO
 cRANIuAAc CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. Henry O. Wallace. father of Henry A. Wallace. was secretary of agriculture in the cabinet of Presi- dent Harding.
 2. Charles McNary owns. q fllbert and walnut farm: Wendell Willkie, five hog farms.
 2. President Roosevelt and Charles McNary were not at the party con- ventions when nominated.
 (. President Roosevelt yves pre- viously governor of New York.
 s. Franklin Dclano Roosevelt; Henry Agard Wallace: Wendell Lew is Willkie: Charles Lima MeNafy-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
VANS TREASURES

Among the historic souvenirs of Director w. s. Van Dyke is copy of the Orders of the Day" for the Confederate Army, Written by his great-uncle, Adam Van Dyke, an officer in the Army of Tennessee. The director also has letters written by another ancesor, Janse Van Dyke, who enlisted in the Revolutionary Army at the age of 79 and was killed two years later at Monmouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
ARMY NOW .sCARRIES OlJ'' TRADITIONS TT BEGAN IN LAST WAR
New Conflict Finds It Again The Army Of The Helping Hand"
BY RUTH MILLETT NEA Service Stan Writer

New YokToday flies wawraked England just as suffering inter national flag Army in the doughboy remembers And again the Salvation Army proving its right to its
 World finds the Army again serving soldiers and homeless civians-as effectiveness and efficiency only weaned and farung organization 
 Salvation the Army of Helping is also called and the grateful people ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Sneezers Crepe Together For Hay Fever Surcease
BY LEONARD c. SCHUBERT United Press Staff Correspondent

Wauwaosa Wis, 30-(UP)-Deciding something together Polenizers
 They it understood that the club nothing with S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
LUCILLE BALL SCORES

Cast as Tiger Lily. pride of the habitues of cheap musical comedy houses. vivacious Lucille Ball is said to score an outstanding hit in RKO Radios Dance, Girl Dance," stir ring story of backstage life CO., starring Miss Ball with Maureen O'Hara and Louis Hayward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

"Local boy makes good" is tin1e-worn expression, but 1t fits Roy Beck like the proverbia glove For Roly son of Harry Beck of the Waterbury Democrat advertising department and himself former resident of Waterbury has taken his place top comedian in the worlds newest big industry - teevlson It has been three years since Rolly Tipped coin-his last-and decided to take fling at the big city, even though the coin determined that he remain in Waterbury. Being amusing fellow off stage as well as on, he had not too much trouble making New Workers laugh at rather wistful zany with bagul of laugh provoking tricks It would take considerably than the fingers of both hands to count the number of clubs from Greenwich Village to Sand Street that have enjoyed Rolys enter tanment During his of the night club circuit how ever Roy able to sandwich in several vaudeville engagements local stages rehearsals for legitimate show to be produced on Broadway this fall, years experience with National Television and five months with RIGA Television. It his work National Tele vision that brought him to the attention of representa- tive of RCA who putting together shows to be pro duced at RCAs ex-bit at the New York Worlds Fair this summer Rollys particular type of comedy neatly compemented the rest of the teevison talent and it wasn't long before the crowds which daily throng to the exhibit staying around waiting to see that funny man.. Rolly made an immediate hit on the two hour musical extravaganza aired televsion from the exhibit his pathetic cry of Hey feers to stooges who tried in vain to break up his act having been viewed by approximately 5000 watchers elevision sets That's what might be called rolling them in the ases en masse which is just exactly what Rolly is doing now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Tower
 Topics
AMAzINGI
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good evening.

There's little that's unexciting these oayS' Unless perhaps herd of cattle grazng' The world is full of startling news, Colossal! in fact amazing! Affairs ordinary we pass lightly over, With precious little time for star gazing The Senate acts, bombs burst,
 It's terrific likewise amazing! Each day brings information to startle, Leaving trail more or less blazing, There's big doings my friends, all the ume' Stupendous! in short, amazing!
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

Because of the shortage of dyes, makers of kimonas in Japan can not produce the garments in olive drab, the national defense color.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

Rev. William H. Kennedy pastor of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Southington and brother of Rev. John F. Kennedy rector of St. Thomas Church here celebrated the 31st anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood Monday He's been pastor of the Southngon Church Il years and during that period his work has been outstanding. He has made extensive improvements to all church property first the rectory later the church and still later the cemetery. grad uate of Yale Father Kennedy ordained in New York City He made pastor at SOuthington after serving as pastor of St. Roses Church in NeWtoWn.