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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Sannitica Society

Dornenic BArbleT1, president since the sannitica society was organized, and reelected for a sixth successive term last night, will be installed together with other officers Jan. 10. Elections were held at Liberty hall.
 Domenic Barbieri was reelected president of Sannitica society for his sixth successive term at the annual meeting last night in Lb- erty hall. MT. Barbieri has been president since the societl was or ganiSed by himself and others nearly six years ago.
 Joseph Giannetti, another or- gani1er and on oflcer for four years, was advanced to first vice. president from second vice.presi. dent.
 Other chosen were: Second vice president, Luigi 1ilipelli; record- ing secretary, John Izzo, assis- tant recording secretary. Salvatore Garofalo; treasurer, Raffaele 0rillo, financial secretary; Inno- cetlzo Renzoni; assistant financial secretary, Gabrielle Sciarra; cen. sor, Antonio Minervino; orator, Lugi Ricciardi: herald, Raffaele Blondi; cOvi1sellOrs, Biagio Gag liardi, Nicola Albino, Antonio Pc. losi; Francesco Addona and Luigi Pelosi: trustees, Donate Baldino, Michele DlCarlo and Salvatore GuArino; accountants, Gerardo Pannoni and Vincent Palmieri; assistant sentry, diacomo Sciar- ra; society physician, pr. saverio Cerullo.
 The election committee consist ed of Peter DeCicco, Antonio Petrillo and Vincent Palmieri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
TROOP 26 ELECTS
 PATROL LEADERS

Twenty members of Troop 26. Boy Scouts Of the Church Of Our Lady of L0lifdes, attended the week. ly meeting last evening in the par ish hall on South Main Street at which time new patrol leaders and patrols were chosen by Scoutinaster Carmen Di6aria.
 Michael Bosco was elected patrol leaders Q fthe Redskins with Patrick Crcce, Carlo Greece, James D'Ain- brosi, Ralph DaddUna and Anthony D'ATnbrosi as members.
 Teddy Coco was named patrol leader of the Flying Eagles. Mern- bers are Anthony Premiallo, Robert Dezzino, Joseph Caricua, Joseph Battiste and Foul Varlin.
 A special patrol was organized and will be known as the Explorer Patrol. Members include Fred Biaii- chini, patrol leader, Sam Palone, Joeeph QuerTtero, Gaetanu pasqia, William Pace, Anthony Sprano, Rocco Mole and Richard Iannotti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
ITALIAN SLOW
 DOWN PRESSURE
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damage to his machine, was coin- pelled to land otl enemy territory. One of the accompanying planes, with daring and ability, succeeded in landing nearby, took the cofi1- inander aboard and returned safe to base.
 "On the Greek front enemy at- tacks launched in several sectors were decislvely crushed by our troops which vigorously counter -at- tackled.
 Tn the Osuln sector especially the enemy suffered heavy losses.
 During fighting of the last fe~ days the Alpine division Triderltitaa particularly distinguished itself.
 "Our aviation effectively hit troop concentrations and marchcing col uilins with waves of botnbers and dive boinbers.
 During the night our boinbers despite adverse weather conditions effectively hit airpotts at Micabba in Malta.
 During the evening of Dec. B enemy planes carried out a raid os, Crotone in Calabria, dropping some bombs which caused damage to one house and fired two sheds. Two per- sons were slightly wounded.
 "As already mentioned in our coinmunique No. 180 the submarine Argo commanded by Lieutenant AL berto Crepas, which torpedoed in the Atlantic Dec. the Canadian destroyer Saguenay, on Dec. $ att tackled an enemy convoy escor Sed by warships, tUrpedoing Q 12,OO0 ton ship which overturned and sank"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Cats Play Role
 In Friday, 13th's Observance Here

: A black cat was the hcnored guest at . meeting of Waterbury's '13'' club at the Press club last night, the occasion being the Ob- scrvance of Friday the 18th. The oat wns presented with . 13.week old, catfish.
 Among club members were: VII. Ham Rooney, Edward Martin. Q. Arthur Dubois, Louis DadariO, Fred POudin, Robert COsgriff, E. Lester Platt, Fred SeideI, Harry Simpson, Walter Painter, Martin Dunn, Everett Cook and Joseph Kenny.
 Only one cat was killed by an automobile yesterday, according to police. This represented . great decrease over Che last Friday the 18th, when at least six cats lost their B4 lives.
 The lone victim of the road and the day was killed by a car near 5eS Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
INSPECTION TOUR
 OF F.D.R. TO END
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(Continued from Page D that the other three of the eight bases acquired from Great Britain which he had inspected, were excel lent.
 Portland Eight on Jamaica was an excellent harbor he said, and though 1t needed some dredging, 1t could be made submarine proof for large fleet concentration. The site for the base in the harbor offered no difficulties, he said. He conceived of Jamaica as @ stepping stone toward the Panama Canal and as @ guardian for both the canal and Central America, giving the United States 8 base closer to the canal than the base at Guantanamo, Cuba.
 The base site at St. Lucia has a good lea and good anchorage for small ships and was in every way suitable for land and sea planes, he said. The site on Antigua Island was very good for both air and sea planes although not too good for ships.
 He objected to Abraham Bay, Ma raguana Island, the Bahamas, for a site because 1t offered no lea and the anchorages either were on the beach or in waters of 1000 fathoms. He said he had discussed other sites in the Bahamas with the duke, par- ticularly Long Island, Little San Salvador, and Eleutheria and that the duke had promised to cooperate in finding a site that was satisfac- tory.
 The duke thought the United States would have to take the best he could find among mot 50 good" islands.
 With his conference with the duke, the president had conferred with the governors of each of the British Islands he visited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Alderman Burton H. walker, out spoken champion of the fire de- partment, charged today that the departmental budget submitted by the Board of Fire Commissioners contained specific provision for 8 $1,OOO salary increase for Captain Stephen Bloomfield, acting deputy chief. Mir. Walker, in a letter to The Democrat, asserted that Alder man Patrick Shea, Democratic al- dennanic leader and Q member of the fire board, twas not telling the truth" when he told the aldermen Thursday that the money had not been for any specific increase. MT. Shea could not be reached for any comment.
 The aldermen eliminated the q 900 salary increase item after a bitter discussion Thursday night during which Mir. walker charged that the budget recommended by the board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
British Believe Drive on
 Suez Canal Checked
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and the free France unit which started the offensive, attacked the right flank of the Italians masssd in the coastal zone around Hidi DarTni. according to detailed reports received here.
 Drive Not vlsioned
 Apparently. 1t was said here, the Italians had never visualized the possibility that the British might start a drive not from the coast but from the inner desert.
 It vas believed here today that the divisions which Musgolini and N1fkhal Rodoifo Drnziefi had co carefully illa46cA l0F nn attack cn HFFt kt2 hesn eroktn and lhat any threat co invasion had bo0n elim- mated for a lcng tilne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
DUAL-CONTROL CAR
 ASSIGNED BOROUGH

Naugatuck high school is one of the institutions about the country to which dual-cUntrol cars for in- struction in driving have been as- signed. the American Automobile Association has announced. Four other high schools in this state and the Connecticut Teachers college have also been assigned cars for inc struction.
 The training ears have dual equipment in the front seat, allow ing the instructor to show his stu- dent all the operations Of driving and to take over e0ntrsl of tho car In an emergency, f necessary.
 The AAA said that classroom courses ili ignfzc fatekx and training in opsratlcn e motor vehicles haV6 done much io aid the can16 of safe- iy tn tho country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
ACTRESS RUSHED
 OFF TO HOSPITAL
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 for observation.
 T made a blood count and coin- plete physical examination" he said, land while Miss De Havilland rin- doubtedly is a sick woman, her con- dition is not serious"
 But her blood count and pulse in- creased and worried Warner officials decided to return her here. They couldn't charter plane out of Sante Fe because the field there Is not equipped for night flying.
 At Albuquerque, 65 miles south of Saiite Fe, they arranged to char ter a TranscUntinental and West. ern Air, Inc, sleeper plane and Miss De Havilland was taken there by automobile. The plane left for the four-hour flight to Hollywood ct 4:50 a. m. (EST).
 lywod's top ranking dramatic ac- Miss De Havilland Is one of Hol- tresses. She rose to new heights in "Gone with the Wind" as Melanie Her sister, Joan Fontaine, also is a prominent actress. Miss De Havil- land was born in Tokyo 24 years ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Sebastiano Zeoli, also known as Zello, was held this morning ct 8 o'clock from the home on Hillcrest ave- que, Oakville, to St. Mary Mazda len church in Oakville, where . solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. John Cam. eron was held this morning at 8:16 o'clock from the home, 6S South View street, to St. Francis Xavier's church for a solemn high Mass at o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Claude A.. Parton were held yesterday at the Alderson funeral home. Rev. Thom- as l.. Sinclair, rector of All Souls Episcopal church, officiated. Bur. ial was ia the new Pine Grove celn- tery. Bearers were Earl Ford, Fred- erick VanValkenberg, Walter Wood, Stephen Holloway, Maynard Rogers, and A. o. Wolfe. A delegation rep- resented Liberty lodge of Masors. Worshipful Master Merwin Main of the lodge read the Masonic ritual at the grave.
 The funeral of Mrs. William B. Harmed of Hartford was hled this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street, to St. Margaret's church where a solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Mount Carmel cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Angelina (Sumrna) DiAgostino was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Col asanto funeral home, 034 Bank street, to St. Lucy's church for q solemn high Mass at g o'clock. Bur. tal was in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Richard O. Hubbelk will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Alderson fu- neral home, Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church, of1ciating. Burial will De in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Lena N. Morrell will be held this after noon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

up the approximately 300 square miles Of territory the British forces had taken.
 Has Serious Effect
 Reports from the frontier area in- dicated that the ezTect of the British offensive was serious In Libye as well as in the desert tcrrit0ry of Egypt which the Italians had held.
 Pilots of BritIzi1 Hurricane fighter planes who carried out e attacks behind the Italian lines in three days reported seeing large f1cs burning at Eoilun. on the Egyptian side of the frontIer. and eaid that they saw a long column Of motor. iEed vehicles fleeing back lcNa4d IttaEk, kl6nnu 1aV1l t1,1 Tz Gill1 west oI the frontier,
 The two BrltIsh Empire divisions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
MIDDLEBURY DRIVER
 GIVEN JAIL SENTENCE

Pleading guilty to driving an automobile while his license was under suspension and while itltOxi- cated, Howard Finkle, 8, of MiddiA- bury, was sentenced by Judge Thomas J. Wall at Litchfield com- mon pleas court to 30 days in the county jail. In addition to the i5 days sentence Oh each cotint the Middlebury man was assessed costs of court.
 Finkle was arrested in Thomas ton October 2B by Ofiicer Albert c. Golden. Before pronouncing seu- tence the magistrate commended on the very bad record of the Middle bury man. Attorney J. Howard Ro- berts, prosecutor. appeared for the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Meegan And Murtlla,
 Mentioned For Job
Daily, SculIy, and BfOphy Also Rumored in Race for
 Sheridan's Post as NaugatuCk Warden

Naugatuck, December IA. - Although the borough lection is still nearly five months away. reports have 1t Dthefe is a scraffl- bic among Democrats for the nonl- nation for warden, now that War den John J. Sheridan hes been appointed fire chief.
 y Names of a number of prOn1i- nent Democrats have been mem tioned as possibilities for the office. although none has yet officially
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
REV. MIR. MADDEN
 GIVES ADDRESS

Personal experiences among share croppers In the South were told by Rev. Matthew c, Madden, pastor of the Mill Plain Union church. at the monthly meeting of the Mems Brotherhood Of the Advent Chris tian church last night.
 A social hour followed. Charles Slater. president, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Frdte1ndL NetDs
Goodwill Lodge

A Christmas party for members of the families of the Goodwill Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will De held Monday evening in the Fraternity hall, Waterville. Meb- bers of Myrtle Lodge, Pythian Sisters also will attend.
 The affair will start at 1880 o'clock and the program will have an old fashioned spelling bee, true and false qulzzes ssid . few chll- dr6n's games. Santa Claus will be there and there will Dc an ex- change of grab bag gifts. Later .refrcshmentb will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Superior Court Judges Assigned
 10 Sessions Here

Judge Robert |. Munger will preside ct the winter session of the superior court at Waterbury, it was announced today by Clerk George Freeman. The season win begin with short calendar Friday, January 3.
 The fall session, Judge Alfred 0. Baldwin prcbiaing win end with short calendar Friday.
 Judge Munger win preside at tho winter session until Feb. sS, wh6n nc win Do replaced by Judge Flank r. McEvCy, of Waterbury.
 The September term of the court of common pleas will close with short calendar Thursday, Clerk william M. Gillette an- n0umckd. The January term will begin the first Tuesday of Jan- nary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Main street, New Britain on Monday at 8:SO o'clock. A solemn high re- quiem mass will be celebrated at g o'clock at St. Mary's church, New Britain.
 CLANCY--Mrs. Louise N. clancy, SO, of West Haven. died suddenly Thursday afternoon in West Haven.
 She is survived by a daughter. Mrs. John O,Donnell of Meriden: 6 son. Frank Clancy of Mefiden: her mother, Mrs. Caroline vigcant of Waterbury; two brothers. Alfred of Bridgeport, and Arthur Renaurd of Canada; and a gFnnd~daughtef.
 The funeral was held this morns ing at g o'clock from the Funeral Homo of Hugh A. Keenan and Son, NaW Hsvan. % tIse Our 2Ndy gf vIn- aorg enGwu0, WScepe6t Deach, Wilege e requiem high nla1g Hes celebrated at p:s0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
CONAN REAL MENACE

Jerome Cowan, one of the "heav- ies" in Parainount's limitation of tho Joseph Conrad novel, ''ivctory,' is an exrert in the use of 47 differ ent types of lethal weapons. all of which he has employed in his vari- Qlla pictures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
KILLED BY risUCK

Milton, Mass, Dec. IA -- fU.P)-- John Ford, 3B, of Boston died last night of internal injuries suffered when te was struck by a.trlck as he changed tire at the side of Q highway near here. Police said he was hurled 30 feet by the impact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
lzSOOO Employee To Skare Profits OF
 ". 2. Grant e.


 The ". 4. Grant Company win share with its employees part of lts profits for the year 1890. This company operates l9s popular priced aepartLhent stores thfough0dt the country.
 John E. F0stet, personnel dI- rector, states that 6 teeal oG more than 1l,oeo fnlI-time and nart.ftmAe regular employees, who have been with the conn pany for at least six months, wiII participate n Che bonus. Length of service win govern the amount received, with . maximum of $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Brazil is Investigating the rlassa- ere of 30 Crao Indians on their set- clement by iiiarauders who wanted their lands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Persons wishing to fly from Shanghai, China, must secure per- ilits from the Japanese military
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

announced his candidacy, although none has yet officially announced his candidacy. These includes: Peter F. Meegan, member of the Board of Education; Superintendent of Streets Harold Murtha; Borough. Clerk charles F. Daly; Welfare Superintendent Leo Scully, Leo Brophy, former second ward bur- gess. and others. '
 With a number of candidates in the field for the office which pays $2,5OO annually, 1t seems probable at present that there will be con- tests in all three wards. Of course there is plenty of time for the situ- ation to change between now and next April when the caucuses will be held.
 There is already some speculation as to whether the Democratic party convention will see a coalition of the second and third ward delegates, such as occurred in 1884 when John J. Sheridan was unexpectedly nom. mated.
 Such e combination is far frcfn impossible. There are occasional griiinblinks from some representa-. tives of these wards that most of the "plums" 90 to residents of the first ward.
 Split Possible
 There is also speculation whether. if such contests occur, there may be bitterness that would split the party. The fact that quite few would lose out might have either of two effects: 1t might cause hard feelings among each of the defeated, or the fact that others were de- feated might lend consolation to some, and less of Q split might occur
 The first ward has usually been the strongest Democratic ward here in the past but in the November election the third ward gave the Democrats a bigger majority than did the first ward. Whether this trend will continue remains to be seen.
 Some feel the Republican party's chances of victory here will be bet- ter at the next election because the Democrats will not have Warden Sheridan as e vote-getter. Some Democrats counteract that by stat- ing that in all probability ftich of MT. Eheridan's administration will be candidates again and will give equally good services.
 Chance for EmigelSki
 The question of whether Warden Sheridan will resign as warden when his appointment as fire chief becomes effective March 3i may have an effect on the election. If he does, and 1t is by no means cer- tain that he will, Senior Burgess Leo Snigeiski, third ward Republi- can, vii lhave control of the borough affairs for a month. If MT. Smigel- ski, who has done well in his first year in political life, does his job in outstanding fashion, the Reptib- licans might have to consider him at a nomination for warden, but this is entirely lacking confirmation, although MT. Nygren through his political experience would be log teal choice, if he could be persuaded to accept 1t, many Republicans be- lieve.
 At present there are to many ifs" to determine just what the sit- uation will be next spring, but there is no doubt there will be plenty of interest in the election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

CASEY = Mrs. Catherine Ryan Casey, widow of James E. Casey died last nieht ct st. Mary's hospital. A native of Ireland, Mrs. Casey had lived for q number Of years in New Britain. Of late she had resided at the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Elix- abeth Donovan of Hamilton eYenue-
 Besides her daughter Mrs. Casey ls survived hy nRe grandchildren sd rngzrnr EIeec1 era a6pnHBB.
 The funeral win he held from the Joseph Hassey funeral home ct 5Be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

The Democrats may later regret that they did not choose Senator elect Joseph F. COOney of Hartford, q politician wise in the ways of the legislature and perhaps firm CT In saying "NO" than will be MT. Coles. The latter is a real gentle man, an able young lawyer (he's only 3l) and an unqueStionably sincere legislator. It may be be- fore the 1941 session Is over, how ever, that the Democrats will need ! more two-fisted aggressiveness than they will gentlemanliness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

The separate committee system win result in much duplication and confusion, as it did in 1887, but the Democrats see no benefits to be gained by agreeing to joint com fnittees. With each house organized separately, it will be a job prin- cipally for Gov. Hurley to ,iIlravel the tangles and attempt to secure agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

MT. Cooney has served in the legislature before, and he is not only experienced but he is not averse to taking the offensive. In fact, he enjoys fight and he will probably have many chances to ! entertain himself between next January and June.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Dr.. HoIIister Selects
Eye 10 Eye as His
Sermon Topic
Chevy Chase Church
To Hold Mems Supper
At $50 PM. Tomorrow

The Rev, DR.. J. Hillman Hollister,
minister of Chevy Chase Presby-
terian Church, will preach at II
m. tomorrow on Eye to Eye" The
annual mems supper, preceding the
every-member canvass, will be held
at $50 pm.
At 7 pm. DR.. Hollister will con-
duct communicate class for senior
high school students who are con-
sidering uniting with the church
at the Easter communion service.
The five young peoples groups will
meet tomorrow.
The annual meeting of the officers
and teachers of the church school
will be held Wednesday beginning
with a supper at $3.50 pm. After
the reports and election of officers,
a panel discussion will be held on
What Do You-Student, Parent,
Teacher--Expect of Our Church
School Program" Two pupils, two
parents, and two teachers, with
Roland Rice, superintendent of the
school, will serve as members of the
panel.
The union lenten service, in which
the six Protestant churches of
Chevy Chase participate, will be
held in the Presbyterian Church
Thursday evening.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Pefworth Methodist
Services Announced

At the II o'clock service in Pet
worth Methodist Church DR.. Frank
Steelman will preach on do Our
Sins Find Us Out?" The senior
choir will render Lord Most Holy"
by Rossini. A solo number, Before
the Crucifix," by La Forge. will be
given by Miss Beth King DR.. E. C.
Beery. district superintendent of the
Washington east district. will be the
guest preacher at pm. The an
them, Festival TIE Deum," by Buck,
will be sung by the senior choir
Bruno Huhn's BE Thou Exalted
will be rendered as duet by Miss
Anne Haralson and Mr.. Trustin
Cannon.
The Pansy Circle will be enter
tanned Tuesday at l pm. at the
home of Mrs. Chester Callbeck, 20a
Sheridan street NV. DR.. Steelman
will speak on The Third Tempta-
ton of Jesus Thursday at 8 pm
The Philathea- -Baraca Tri-City
Union will be entertained in Fellow
ship Hall Friday at pm. by the
Petworth Baptist and Methodist
groups. The young peoples depart
mental conference of the Washing
ton east district will meet Friday
at o'clock. The Everyman's Bible
Glass will have social Friday at
o'clock. The Violet Circle will meet
at the home of Mrs. F. j. Berchtold
1903 Eighth street NV, Tuesday al
1890 o'clock.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Dr.. Edgar Sexsmith
Announces Sermons

In Rhode Island Avenue Method
ist Church tomorrow morning DR..
Edgar A. Sexsmith will deliver the
fourth Of q series Of sermons on
The High Light in the Life Of
Jesus" and has as his theme Jesus
and His Cabinet" Tomorrow eve
ming he will speak on Methodist
Men Mobili1ng" The young peo-
pie meet at pm.
The union lenten services under
the direction Of the Bloomingdale
Ministerial Association will meet in
the Memorial United Brethren
Church Thursday evening. The Rev.
Woodring OF lexington Presbyterian
Church will deliver the sermon.
The choir, under the direction of
Mrs. Margaret Gilligan Harris, will
present an anthem tomorrow morn
ing entitled Beautiful Saviour" by
christensen. The soloist will be
Margaret Webb. Tomorrow evening
Miss Mary Lou Walker will be the
soloist.