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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22

Waterbury's national guardsmen will be called for active service Jan. 3, according to a notice received by Brigadier General Reginald DeLa- cour. The guardsmen will spend ID days after mobilization at the state armory here, then leave for camp Jan. 13.
 The orders from Washington >di- rect the 43d division, comprised of units in Connecticut, Maine, Yer mont and Rhode Island, to leave Jan. 13 for Fort Blanding, Fla, by train. The 208th coast artillery, an- ti-aircraft, with which Batteries E and G are affiliated, is ordered to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
Labor Commissioner

Labor Commissioner
 Hotel and restaurants, 65.2; other services, 48.9; agriculture and min ing, All; domestic service, PTS: building and construction, 23.6; and manufacturing, 5.4.
 October gains over last month are apparent in all major occupa- tional groups with the exception of the semi-skilled group. Occupation ally, percentage gains over Septem- Der are as follows: Service, 32; agri- culture, fishing, and forestry, 31.6; clerical and sales, 23.8; skilled, I'll; unszilled, 14.3 and professional and kindred, 121. The decline in place. ments in the semi-skilled group of occupations amounts to 49 or 3.3 per cent.
 Of the 7,018 private placements effected, GA per cent. or 4,311 are classed as permanent, that is, as of over month in duration. The scar city of favorable skilled workers in certain localities is reflected in the increased use of the clearance sys- tenn which was instrumental in filling l94 QocaD openings with workers from other communities during the month as compared with 161 during the previous month.
 The total of visits to employers shows an increase of 15l or POT per cent. over the preceding month and the effect of this increased visit activity shows immediate re- fiection in the placement increase of 966.
 New registrations and renewals are AS per cent. more than dur ing September but the active file as of the end of the month. 60,503, indicates a decrease of 55 per cent. from September and is B.; per cent. less than the active file total for October 3l, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
7,O18 Jobs Found By
 Employment Service

The Connecticut State Employ men Service established the great est October record in the history of the service last month when jobs were found for 7,018 workers in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
WEEDS ARE DESTROYED

Amherst, Mass. (UP) - Ot about 1900 plants commonly called weeds. less than 90 are aggressive enough Co survive indefinitely on crcp-rotated land. according to the Massachusetts State College agriculture department.
Evening star., 1940-05-05

hilt He had got away, but the police of all
Europe were on the lookout for him.
And so Marrascaud was said to have a rem
devious at Rochers Neige >. Poirot shook
his head slowly. He was puzzled. Rochers
Neige was above the snow line. There was
hotel, but it communicated with the world
only by the funicular, standing as it did on
long narrow ledge overhanging the valley. The
hotel opened in June but there was seldom
anyone there until July and August. 1t was a
place i'll supplied with entrances and exits; if
man were tracked there, he was caught in
trap. And yet, if Lementeuil said that his
information was reliable, then Lementeuil was
probably right The Swiss Commissaire of
Police was dependable man.
Quietly, without ostentation, Poirot took
careful stock of his fellow passengers. On the
seat opposite him was an American tourist -
most unmistakabe. The pattern of his clothes,
the grip he carried, the hopeful friendliness
and absorption in the scenery and even the
guidebook in his hand, all proclaimed him an
American from some small town, seeing
Europe for the first time.
ON THE other side of the carriage tall,
rather distinguished looking man with grayish
hair was reading German book. He had the
strong mobile fingers of a musician or
surgeon. Further away still were three men
all of the same type - men with bowed legs
and a suggestion of horsiness about them.
They we're playing cards. There was nothing
very unusual about the three men. The only
thing unusual was the place where they were.
One would have expected to see them in
train on the way to race meeting or
Evening star., 1940-05-05

possibly at the bar on an unimportant liner
There was one other occupant of the car
riage "a woman. She was tall and dark
Hers was beautiful face "a face which
might have expressed whole gamut of emo
ton - but which instead was frozen into a
strange inexpressiveness. She looked at no
one, but stared out at the valley below.
Presently the American spoke to Poirot.
His name, he said, was Schwartz 1t was his
first visit to Europe. The scenery was grand.
He'd been very impressed by the castle of
Chillon, out did not think much of Paris
Nobody got out at Les Avines or at
Caurouchet. 1t was clear that everyone was
going up to Rochers Neiges. Mr. Schwartz
explained his own reasons He had always
wished, he said. to be high up among snow
mountains. Ten thousand feet was pretty
good - he'd heard that you couldn't boil an
egg properly when you we're as high up as that.
In the innocent friendliness of his heart,
Mr.. Schwartz endeavoured to draw the tall
gray-haired man into the conversation, but
the latter merely stared at him coldly over his
pince-nez and returned to the perusal of his
book. Mr.. Schwartz then offered to exchange
places with the dark lady - she would get
better view, he explained
1t was doubtful whether she understood
English. Anyway, she merely shook her head
and shrank closer into the fur collar of her
coat. Mr.. Schwartz murmured to Poirot:
Seems wrong to see woman travelling
about alone with no one to see to things for
her. A woman needs lot of looking after
when she's travelling Mr. Schwartz sighed
He found the world unfriendly. And surely
his brown eyes said expressively there's no
Evening star., 1940-05-05

harm in little bit of friendliness all round?
The manager at Rochers Neiges was big
handsome man. with an important manner
He was very apologize.
So early in the season . Things were
hardly in running order . Naturally. he
would do everything he could . Not full
staff yet =. He was quite confused by the
unexpected number of visitors 1t all came
rolling out with professional urbanity, and
yet it seemed to Poirot that behind the urbane
facade he caught glimpse of some poignant
anxiety. The man. for all his easy manner,
was not at ease.
Lunch was served in long room over
looking the valley far below. The solitary
waiter, Custave, was skillful He darted here
and there, advising on the menu. whipping
out his wine list The three horsey men sat
together. They laughed and talked. their
voices rising: Good old Joseph. - What
about the little Denise, mon rieur' - Do you
remember that sacrf pig of horse that let us
all down at Auteuil?"
1t was all very hearty, very much in charac
The beautiful woman sat alone at table
in the corner. She looked at no one.
AFTERWARDS. as Poirot was sitting in the
lounge the manager came and was con-
hdential -
Monsieur must not judge the hotel too
hardly. 1t was out of the season. The lady;
Monsieur had noticed her, perhaps? She came
there every year. Her husband had been
killed climbing three years ago. 1t was very
sad. They had been very devoted She came
here always out of the season. 1t was sacred
pilgrimage. The elderly gentleman was fa-
nous doctor, DR.. Karl Lutz. from Vienna.
Doubtless he had come here for quiet and
repose.
1T is peaceful, yes" agreed Poirot. And
ces messieurs there" He indicated the three
horsey men. DO they also seek repose, do
you think:?'
The manager shrugged his shoulders. Again
that worried look. "Ah, the tourists, they wish
always new experience. The altitude - that
alone is new sensation
1t was not Poirot thought, very pleasant
sensation. He was conscious of his own rapidly
beating heart. Schwartz came into the lounge.
His eyes frightened when he saw Poirot. He
came over to him.
I've been talking to that doctor - DR..
Lutz. He speaks English after fashion. He's
been turned out of Austria by the Nazis. He
was quite big man - nerve specialist -
psychoanalysis - that kind of thing" His
eyes went to where motionless figure was
looking out of window at remorseless noun
tains. He lowered his voice.
$40
Evening star., 1940-05-05
II Short Story Complete in This Issue

4
a CERTAIN difficult case having brought
~ Hercule Poirot to Switzerland. he de-
4 u cided to take little sightseeing trip.
He passed few days at Chamonix, day or
two at Montreux, and then went on to Alder
matt, spot which he had heard friends praise
highly.
Aldermatt, however, affected him unpleas-
antly. 1t was at the end of valley with
mountains shutting it in. He felt, unreason-
ably, that it was difficult to breathe, I'm
possible to remain here" he said to himself
1t was at that moment that he caught sight
of funicular railway. 1t ascended first to
Les Avines, then to Caurouchet and finally to
Rochers Neiges. ten thousand feet above sea
level. Poirot decided to take it, at least as far
as Les Avines.
The funicular had started when the con-
ductor approached Poirot and demanded his
ticket After he had punched it, he returned
it with bow - and at the same time Poirot
felt small wad of paper pressed into his hand
with the ticket.
His eyebrows rose little on his forehead.
Presently, unostentatiously. he smoothed out
the wad of paper 1t proved to be hurriedly
scribbled note, in pencil:
Impossible lit ram to mistake those
mustaches! salute you, my colleague. If
you are willing, you can be of great assist
ance to me- You have doubtless read of
Fafaire Salley? The killer, Marrascaud,
is believed to have a rendezvous with
some members of his gang at Rochers
Neige of all places in the world! OF
course the whole thing may be hoax,
but our information is reliable - There
is always someone who squeals, is there
not? So keep your eyes open, my friend.
Get in touch with Inspector Drouet, who
is on the spot.
He is a sound man, but he cannot
pretend to the brilliance of Poirot 1t is
important, my friend, that Marrascaud
should be taken alive. He is not a
man, he is wild boar - one of the most
dangerous killers alive today. did not
risk speaking to you at Aldermatt, as l
might have been observed and you will
have freer hand if you are thought to be
mere tourist Good hunting! Your old
friend - Lementeuil
Thoughtfully, Poirot caressed his mus
taches He had read in the papers of Fafaire
Salley - the cold -blooded murder of we'll
known Partisan bookmaker The identity of
the murderer was known. Marrascaud was
member of a well-knoWn race track gang He
had been suspected of many other killings -
but this time his guilt was proved up to the
Evening star., 1940-05-05
MURDER MOUNTAIN

Once more our beloved Hercule Poirot,
super-detective, bows TO the readers of
THIS WEEK in series of strange new
adventures of which this is the first
by Agatha Christie
. yd"
Mvanotsd by c. C. Bon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Hams jewehy included short, double strand of pearls and matching bracelet.
 These women, along with all too few others, ob- vously did not think it necessary to load themselves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

district. She was admitted to the bar three years ago after studying law in night school for several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

so much to me that feel a sincere sadness in having now to ask for severance of formal relation ship to this parish. I have, however, the comfort of a high hope for the enduring quality of precious per- sonal ties with those of you who have been my loyal friends and fel- low workers in St. Paul's, and trust that God will guide you in the choosing of rector with whom you will all move onto the accomplish ment fwork and the attainment of goals that have seemed beyond the realm of the possible in my rectorShip.
 I must ask, please, to have my resignation become effective on the First of January, 1941.
 With deep and abiding gratitude and with prayers that this great parish may be blessed with con- tinuing life and large usefulness in the service of our Lord, I remain,
 Your Friend,
 ARTHUR F. McKENNY
 A feeling letter from Bishop Budlong of the diocese was also read, in which he spoke of the loss which the parish was sustain ing but also of the advancement which had come to MT. McKenny, and expressed his confidence in the continued progress and success of the parish.
 The resignation was accepted with vote in which the deep re- gret of the parish nj having to take this action was expressed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

The bIuebird stands for happiness so perhaps the one perched atop pOsey of pink velvet flowers in Charles w. Nichols, Jr. She's pictured between acts at opening of Metropolitan Opera in New York. ly, enough flowers for table centerpiece and yard of nounces and ruffles They were gracious portraits of streamlined chic-not chi-chi chic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
LUTHERAN BAZAAR
 ATTENDED BY 400
Annual Ladies' Aid Event Yesterday in Parish Hall
 Successful

The annual bazaar and supper given by the Ladies Aid Society of the First Lutheran church yesterday afternoon and last night in the parish hall had an attendance of more than 400.
 Chairman of the general commit tee, Mrs. Bartsch, presided. The committee for tickets consisted of Mrs. Elsie Forman. Mrs. Oscar Hess, Mrs. Martin J. Lorenz and Mrs. John Matter.
 In charge of the apron and fancy work booth were Mrs. Paul Gruber, Mrs. John Camp, and Mrs. Otto Haase while the cake and candy booth were in charge, by Mrs. AL fred Penner and Mrs. Edward Kunde.
 Other members of the committee were: Kitchen, Mrs. August Arber, chairman; Mrs. Gotlieb Sonntag, Mrs. John Reihl, Mrs. Joseph Beck, Mrs. George Sabler, Mrs. Louis Peli- nitz, Mrs. John Walner, Mrs. Emma Schandelmaier, Mrs. Gustav Bender Mrs. Herman Kujat. Mrs. Gustav 2adke, Mrs. John Schweizer, Mrs. Edward Maier, Mrs. Eva Jaeckel, Mrs. Alex Sass. Mrs. William Kern i; dining room, Mrs. Amelia Fitzpat- rick, Chairman; Mrs. John Parsons, Mrs. Emil Detlefsen, Mrs. A. Kirsch- baum, Mrs. Eric Natusch, Mrs, Mrs. Maurice Sherman, Mrs. Emma DeBenis, Mrs. Adolf Hoft, Mrs. Jack BettS, Mrs. William Kruska, Mrs. Philip Spiedel and Mrs. Ro- bert Piel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

length from Lily Pons' seven-eighths length cape to Mrs. Toys short, chubby jacket.
 Ganna Walska, herself former opera star could and smaller diamonds. It was that long.
 The black lace mantilla and dozen variations of it covered many a smart head. An erInine skull cap was worn with knee-length, casually belted coat of matching fur. There were more tiny orchids in cultures than large shoulders
 Fashion reporters spent much time speculating on what has happened to the slim straight gowns with slit skirts, recently widely outed They weren't at the opera, that much is certain. The bouffant line eclpsed all others.
 Fabrics varied and interesting enough to make story in themselves. Metal cloth gleamed ip both gold and silver The rustic of stiff taffeta seemed never to from the time early arrivals started pouring in until Mrs Vanderbilt arrived-one hour late Fimy lace shimmering satin and rich lush velvet had their places in the impressive spectacle And did stiffened brocades and other sumptuous upholstery type fabrics.
 WHITE IS MOST POPULAR
 White, both in wraps and in gowns dominated the scene and further dramatized by the liberal epauettes, few black velvet wraps and those in the darker rich furs-mink and sable.
 Mrs. Bradley Geist of Philadelphia stunning in pastel satin gown with ermine huff and cape So were Mrs L. Stuart Wing, in black net gown and ermine jacket and Mrs. Harrison Williams in a long Sleeved gown with white crepe skirt and bodice beau- tifuly embroidered with sparkling paillees. Mrs. Will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
Y CHESS TEAM
 IS VICTORIOUS
Defeats New Britain in Connecticut Loop Match
 Tuesday Night

The YMCA's first team won a de- cisive victory over the New Britain Class B team in a Connecticut Chess League match in New Bri- tain Tuesday. The "" team, which is being explained by Leon Sundel, beat the reputedly strong out of town team by a score of 4 Ia to 1-2. The number 1B team of the YMCA chess club has now won two out of three matches played in the tour nament for the state championship and can be counted upon to score heavily in the state league this year.
 Sol Rosenberg, new addition to the Y clubs membership, won a very exciting game on the second board of the local team. Rev. John Randolph scored a quick victory over his opponent, and Kingsley Keillor finally overcame his player after three hours of intensive play ing.
 The "Y" chess players are proud of winning this match because New Britain has one of the best teams in the state of Connecticut. The YMCA chess players are eyeing the championship of the state this year, and are confident of being able to score against their future oppon- ents, among whom are Yale Col lege, Hartford, Deep River and New London.
 The winning local team was com- posed of Leon Sundel, captain, Sol Rosenberg, Kingsley Keillor, Rev. John Randolph and Charles Pow CTS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
New Haven Rector's
 Resignation Taken
'<Sv Arthur F. McKennys Action Accepted With Sin= cere Regret-Named Dean of Hartford Cathedral

New Haven, Dec. 5-At special meeting last night of St. Paul's parish, the resignation of Rev Arthur F. McKenny, rector of the church for the past seven years was formally presented to the par ish and accepted with sincere regret Rev. MT. McKenny had presented his resignation to accept the ap- pointment of dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford.
 A vote was passed giving power to Dr. Orville F. Rogers, senior warden, who presided, to appoint a committee of seven or nine mem- bers, with himself as chairman, tc take up the task of recommending a new rector for the church. Dr Rogers said he would not appoint the committee immediately as he needed time to determine whc should be selected.
 Rev. MT. McKenney presented his resignation in the following letter which was read by Dr. Rogers,
 Dr. Orville F. Rogers,
 Senior Warden
 Parish of St. Paul's Church
 New Haven, Connecticut.
 My Dear Dr. Rogers,
 Feeling that it is my duty to ac- cept the action of the Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford by which I was yesterday elected to the deanship of the cathedral, must now resign the rectorship ot St. Paul's' Parish. do so with the most deeply mingled feelings. That spirit of Christian friendliness which pervades this parish has been such a joy to me and those privileges of service which I have had here in fellowship with so many of you during several of the best years of my life, have meant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
BLAME YOUR
 LIVER F.

If your liver doesn't secrete 20 to 30 ounces of bile evevy day into your intes- tines-constipation with its headaches, mental dullness and that "half-alive" feeling often result. So you see how inn portant it is to keep bile flowing freelyi And what finer aid could one desire than Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, used so successfully for years by Dr. F. M. Edwards for treating his patients for constipation and sluggish liver bile.
 Olive Tablets are unsurpassed in of. fectiveness because they stimulate liver bile to help digest fatty foods, they tone upmscular intestinal action, at the same time help elimination. Being purely rcgc- fable, Olive Tablets are wonderful Test their supreme goodness T0NfGHTl l6f, 80f, 60f. All drugstores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
OAKVILLE YOUTH
 STRUCK BY AUTO

John Ramponi, IS, of Dalton street, Oakville, was reported as "satisfactry" this noon at the Wa terbury hospital where he is suffer- ing from a compound fracture of the right leg sustained last evening near his home by car operated by Frank Mendina of Buckingham street, Oakville. He was returning home from skating when the acci- dent happened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
Full Weather Report

Boston. Dee. -(UP)-Weath- CT fOrecaatt
 CONNECTICUT - Light to OC- cnsiOnnl moderate snOvs this after noon and early tonight becoming fair Friday. Colder tonight nnd FrldRy with . minimum tempera- ture of 20 degrees.
 MASSACHUSETTS, Clearing and colder tonight. Much colder except In extreme southeast. Friday flair and colder.
 RHODE ISLAND --- Clearing and colder tonight. Much colder In the interior. Friday flair and colder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
WOMAN LAW CLERK SUCCEEDS

St. Louis-(UP)-Amy G. Ed
 wards, clerk for II years in the office of the U. s. Attorney for the western district of Missouri and recently appointed an assistant U. s. attorney, is the first woman to hold such 8 position in this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
JOSEPH P. SAMOA
 TO GET $2O WEEKLY

An agreement allowing Joseph P Sanda, of 72 South Leonard street $20 weekly from the Aero Motor Lines beginning Nov. was filed to- day with Compensation Commis- sioner James M. Lynch. Sanda suf- fered an injury to rib.
 Mexico expects a building boom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
CERTIFICATE FILED

The National Suit Company, of Waterbury, has filed with Secretary of State Sara B. Crawford a certifi- cate of issue of additional shares amounting to $6,20O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
BY MARIAN YOUNG
NEA Service Staff Correspondent

NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 New York-Leaders of society, topfight celebrities and an impressive collection of dgnitaries of state turned out for the opening of the Metropolitan Opera season in fabulous array of chinchilla ermine mink and sable orchids and veritabe sunbursts eralds, pearls, diamonds and sapphires.
 There was lavish sprinkling of visiting foreign CTS to add an International flavor to the boxe pied in the main usual by such well known opera fans as Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt who hasn't missed opening night at the opera in more years than any, body remembers. Mrs. Vanderbilt wore, always a head-band of material to match her gown and a dark red velvet three-quarters coat with silver fox collar.
 NOTED LEADERS PRESENT
 Among other distinguished guests who heard AL exander Sved, new baritone, debut in Verdis "Matked Ball. which has not been sung at the Metro politan in more than two decades, Mrs Robert Schey, in velvet gown and silver fox jacket Mrs George Washington Kavanaugh in white gown em- broidered with sparkling sequins and white fox wrap
 Mrs. Bryon c. Foy who gets my vote for being the most smartly dressed at the opening of the opera wore fu-skirted gown of vivid bluish purple velvet with aover pressed leaf pattern and short chinchilla jacket. She carried huge huff to match the jacket.
 Chinchilla, matter of fact headine-mak ing Society out-ermned itself in many in- stances, wearing the infinitely rarer and more pensive chnchla. Wraps of this fur varied in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-01
DIv0R(E0F
 R005EvELT5
 ISUp TODAY
Defendant Appears in Court-Denies Charge
 of Deserfion

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Mar. l. = Mrs. Betsey Cushing Roosevelt to- day testified in couH that James Roosevelt, son of President Roose- welt. asked her in May, 1888, for a divorce and later deserted her in the east on her refusal. In Mo- vember she followed him to Cali fornia and he asked her again for a divorce and that she leave the state
 Attorney for Mrs. Roosevelt an- nounced that by an out-of-court settlement she will have custody of the two children and Roosevelt will pay her S167 month to sup port each and when they reach the age of 12 years he will increase the support amount to S25O a month.
 Mrs. Roosevelt was attired in navy blue dress, broad hat and she wore a full length mink coat.
 The case was set over to next Monday for testimony of her brother.
 Mrs. Roosevelt denied charges made that she deserted her hus- band.