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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

bership of 100 in the league. The next meeting will be held Sept. 19 at 8:30. p. m. at the Copper Kettle at which meeting it is hoped that Jos. .eph Talbot, state treasurer, will be present and be the speaker of the evening. A collection for the state central committee was taken. Pres ident William Ogden presided. A general discussion was held after which refreshments of coffee and doughnutS were served.
 Call for Firemen
 Chief Edward Theriault requests all f1remen to be present Sunday morning at the old Merriman place to help with the work to be done.
 The clam bake to be given on Sunday by the Wolcott Fair asso- ciation for members and non-mem- bers who helped at the 1889 fair has been taken care of blythe com- mittee. The bake will be served at 5:30 p. m. Tn the afternoon the sports program will be in charge of Mrs. John Garrigus and John J. Bergin.
 Mrs. William Klenke, Mrs. Adam Olson and Miss Marion Bamford of the Bound Line road have returned from 8 visit in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
ORGANIZE CLASSES IN HOME NURSING

The home nursing classes of the local chapter of the Red Cross will get under way next Monday at the Rose Hill library. 327 Baldwin street under the direction of Miss Aida Greer, chairman of the nursing serv- ice of the Waterbury chapter.
 The course will deal with the care of mental and physical health, and with effective methods of meeting the problems of the home. Care of babies, young children, and aged infirm people will be included in the program of study.
 A certificate of proficiency from the National Red Cross will be given to all those who are successful in completing the course, and passing the required exams at its close.
 The local headquarters of the Red Cross will be glad to furnish further information about the course, and what it entails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Evelyn Gosnen, "Father Devine"
 In Land "Deal''

Evelyn GosnelI, one of the celeb rites of the good old stock cOm- pany days at Jacques theater who afterwards skyrOcketed to fame in the famous Broadway prOduc- ion Up in Mable's Room" is again getting herself a little pub icity.
 According to word from Vest port where she now lives she is suing the town for $5,0O0 damages claiming that the town sewer sys- tenn injured her property and when Evelyn sues she means business. She wants 3 settlement at once or Guess what?). She's going to sell her property to Father Di- vine.
 And wouldn't that be something in Westp0rt.
 She's already had little talk with Father" and he's offered her $26,0O0 for the property.
 Now it's just a case of bring ing up father tin his price).
 And according to announce ments from Westport, Evelyn isn't fooling.
 State Rep. Herbert E. Baldwin owns the property next to Evelyn's and he hopes she is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
BERNARD WEISMAN MECHANICS GUEST
Labor Information Field Representative to Speak
 to Auto Local Monday

The Waterbury local of the Auto mobile Mechanics union will spon- Sor a talk on the benefits of the social security act by Bernard Weis- man at Mechanics hall Monday night at 8 o'clock. MT. Weisman is the labor information field repre- sentative of the Boston social se- curity bureau. Atwood E. Caswell president of the Central Labor union will preside.
 The Mechanics union is at pres ent conducting drive for new members among garage men, help CTS, and auto body workers of Wa terbury.
 Other speakers Monday will be James Corrigan of the Motion Pic ture Operators union, and Patrick Ryan, general organizer for the A. F. of L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
SAUSAGE PARTY
 ENJOYED BY 40
Charles Winters, Clifford Warner Prepare Supper
 for Land Owners
WOLCOTT Mrs. c. Nelson Cole, Todd ROad-Telephone 5O939

Wolcott, Sept. 13-About 40 mem- bers of the Land Owners Protective association met at the club house on the Woodtick road for sausage and pancake supper Tuesday night after which the annual business meeting and election of officers for next year was held.
 Charles Winters and Clifford Warner prepared the supper. MT. Lee and Clarence Atwood were ac- cepted as new members of the aSso- citation. The officers elected were President, Edward Garthwait; vice president, Lyman Atwood; secretary and treasurer, Warren Hodges; field captain, Roy Munson; auditors, Fred Moline and A. E. Grant. A trap shoot will be held at. the club on September 29
 Pot Luck Luncheon
 The Wolcott Women's club held an all day meeting Wednesday at the Woodtick Chapel. A pot luck luncheon was served at noon under the direction of Mrs. Elmer Sy- monds and Mrs. Albert Homewood. The appliqued quilt was finished during the day. Mrs. Claude Badger presided at the business meeting at 2 p. m. Four new members names were voted on and accepted to be- come members of the club. They were Mrs. John Garrigus, Mrs. Fred Galiada, Mrs. Matthew Donnelly and Mrs. Dennis Synott. The committee to have charge of the rug and quilt exhibition at the Wolcott fair are: Mrs. Fred Megin, Mrs. Henry An derson, Mrs. Earl Snyder, Mrs. Wal ter Smith and Mrs. William Dum- schatt. An exhibit and sale of food will also be held at the fair and each member is asked to donate something for this exhibit, Friday before the fair so that she can list and arrange for entries. On this committee are Mrs. Edward Garth wait, Mrs. Elmer Symonds, Mrs. William Klenke was appointed trans portation chairman.
 The annual card party will be held Oct. IS in the hall on the fair grounds. Cider and crullers will be served and 8 prize for each table given. The committee in charge are Mrs. Fred Megin, Mrs. Hans Beer baum, Mrs. Leslie Baker and Mrs. John KirSchbaum. Mrs. Earl Snyder will open her home for an afternoon card party next Wednesday,.
 Those present were Mrs. Claude Badger, Mrs. Edith German, Mrs. Alfred German, Mrs. Elmer Symonds Mrs. Albert Homewood, Mrs. Harry Bergen, Mrs. James Bergen, Mrs Edward Garthwait, Mrs. Hans Beer baum, Mrs. Harold Jessell, Mrs. Charles Tyrell, Mrs. Grant Outtrim, Mrs. William Dumschatt, Mrs. Earl Snyder, Mrs. Fred Megin, Mrs. Leslie Baker, Mrs. Mary Deegan, Mrs. Maurice Goodson, Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Leland Smith, Mrs. J. Arthur Bergen and Mrs. Henry An- derSon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Repairs To Reynolds
 Bridge Now Underway
Traffic Maintained During Construction PeriOd-FOur
 DetOurs Necessitated By State Projects

Construction in force in the State of Connecticut announced by the Connecticut Highway Department September II, for the week ending September 21, together with surface bling and stone surfacing. This re- port does not include either the Merritt Parkway or the Wilbur Cross Parkway, both of which are being constructed On New London. Closed For COnStructiOn-DetOur
 Provided
 Route No. U. s. l.
 East Haven. East Haven cutoff. Approximately Is miles of rein- forced concrete and rolled gravel pavement.
 Route No. U. s. IA
 Stonington. Grade crossing elim- ination in the village of Stonington -61T-6" span steel I-beam viaduct over railroad tracks and a steel foot bridge over railroad tracks at Elm street under construction. Elm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
JAP PLANES HIT
 GERMANY EMBASSY

Chungking, China. September 13 -WP)-Jaranese bombers in & noon raid on Chungking today de- molished the German embassy.
 The dormitory and high school of the Methodist mission also were demolished and the Methodist mis- sion hospital inside the walled city was damaged by concusSion. It was estimated that more than 100 bombs dropped in the vicinity of the hos pital.
 The German embassy was located in a modern suburb. A Japanese bomb scored a direct hit on it but there were no casualties since mem- bers of the embassy staff were in their homes on the south bank of tn Yangtze river.
 >Concus. ions had damaged the embassy building more than 40 times in the last year. The German consulate was burned out by Japa- nese bombs on May 4, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
BY. ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor


 New York, Sept. lS-(UP)-A firm tone developed on the stock market today after the list had moved nar- rowly with prices mixed during early dealings. Volume was light.
 Bethlehem Steel jumpsd from 76 Is to 77 IA, the latter up 5-8 net. U. s. Steel rose a point from its low of 53 3-8 and other steels firmed. Youngstown Sheet and Tube prefer red was up 3-8 points at 87. Copper shares held around the previous close.
 Chrysler came back to 75 1-2 up IA net from its low of "A 5-8. Rail- road issues registered small gains and utilities were about unchanged. A-crafts firmed after an irregular decline.
 National Biscuit preferred gained points and advances of 8 point or so were made by American Tele- phone and George Helme. Dow Chemical steadied after making a new low for the year at 133 off 3-8. Warren Brothers common featured in activity following action of the Cu- ban Congress in approving 8 bill to repay some $32,000,O00 owed Cuban
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Compensation Agreements

Harry CrOssley under a com penSatiOn agreement approved by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch in the Compen- SatiOn Court this morning will re- ceive $10.13 a week from the Tor rington company as a result of a thumb injury suffered while at his work. Payments are to start as of August q and last during in- capacity.
 Thomas Sharkey was allowed SS.93 a week for 22 weeks against the Plume and Atwood Co. He suf- fered partial loss of use of his right index finger.
 Leo Rosati was allowed $23.O8 a week against the Conn. Light and Power Co. He suffered an in- fected finger. Payments are to start as of Aug. 28 and last dur ing incapacity.
 Jane Donovan of ThOmastOn was awarded $7 a week against the Seth Thomas Time Instru- ment Co. Payment are to start as of August g and last during in- capacity. She suffered an injured right eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Society Notes

The Clarence T. Davenport aux Hilary, United Spanish War Veterans gathered last evening at which time plans were made for card party to be held on September 26th. Invi- tations have been accepted for the installation of Casper Davis post auxiliary tonight, of the Wilson post auxiliary omorrow night, and of Florio post auxiliary September 21. Members will also attend the dedi- cation of the new veterans hospital at Rocky Hill tomorrow. The aux Hilary will visit the bazaar of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Septem- Der 17.
 Dr. Rebecca Hubbell of the Connecticut agricultural experi- ment station was speaker Wednes- day evening at the first fall meet ing of the Waterbury Home Eco monies club held in Library hall. Dr. Hubbell, who is a biochemist, specializing in nutrients and vita min B, stated that Connecticut was the first state to have an agri- cultural station when the general assembly in 1875 voted an appro- prtation for that purpose.
 Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. John Carroll, Mrs. James Bowling and Mrs. James Nerrow. Mrs. Earl w. Pierson, president of the club, gave brief talk at the opening of the meeting. It was revealed that there is membership of 85. The next meeting will be held October 2 at the Connecticut Light & Power O., auditorium. The speaker will be Ethel Wadsworth. home demonstration agent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

Washington (SpeciaD-One of the most important facts to re- member about the bombardment of London is that more than most Americans can realize, London is the complete nerve-center of the British Isles. Disruption of that city virtually paralyzes the rest of the United Kingdom.
 All the railroads radiate from London. There are no secondary railroad centers like St. Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh or Atlanta. Also the telegraph system, mails, distribution of merchandise stem from London, and even its news papers serve most of the rest of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
ANDERSON GYM
 PLANS APPROVED
Board of Education Not to Hold Special Meeting on
 School Project

The Board of Education will not hold special meeting on the An derson school gymnasium, plans fol which were approved yesterday by the state board of education.
 President Thomas P. Ashton said the subject will be discussed at the regular meeting Monday. He added that today was too close to Mon- day to call a special meeting.
 The state board approved the plans yesterday, but they will still have to be approved at state WPA headquarters in New Haven, and then in Washington.
 Construction of the building is not expected for some time because projects move slowly through the WPA offices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
HERBERT NEWMAN
 IN SMASHUP HERE

Herbert Newman, 31, of 1919 Watertown avenue, was booked at police headquarters today charged with drunken driving and no license after a crash on Wolcott street.
 Capt. William Duggan reported Newman's car ran into machine operated by Almazer Hamel, of Terryville. No one was injured.
 The arrest was made by Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
LOWER BUS RATES
 FOR EXPOSITION

Following the practice of previous years direct busses will be operated by New England Transportation company to and from the fair grounds during the Eastern States Exposition at West Springfield from September 18th to 21st.
 Substantial reouctions in round trip fares will be made under the 1889 level. Tickets will be sold at the railroad stations and New Eng land bus terminals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Brustat-Kleckner

Miss Charlotte Kleckner, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Kleckner of East street, Hitchcock Lake, was married Saturday at 2:30 D. m. to Edwin O. Brustat of Naugatuck, son of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Brustat of Naugatuck. Rev. Brustat performed the ceremony at the home of the bride. Arnold Govain played the wedding march. Miss Kleckner was given in marriage by her father and wore blue travelling costume with accessories to match and wore a corsage of white rosebuds. Miss Mary Roy of Cheshire was brides maid and wore 8 magenta serge suit with matching accessories and cor sage of yellow rosebuds. Lloyd Hal lock of Waterbury was sbest man for MT. Brustat. A turkey dinner was served after the ceremony to the immediate families. After a wedding trip the newly married c0u- pie will be at home at 65 Center street, Waterbury.
 Fifteen new members were added to the new Republican League at their meeting held at the Copper Kettle on the Meriden road We'd nesday night. This makes a mem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Unica Chapter

Unica Chapter will inaugurate Its program of social activities for the fall with card party on the 18th of September following the regular meeting it was decided at the first fall meeting last eve ming. Mrs.. Rosalie Lucian was named as chairman of the com- mittee on arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Market Becomes Firm
 After Bad Beginning
SteeIs Also Made Slight Gains ChrysIer, Rails,
 Utilities All Firmed Up Before Afternoon

and American contractors for public works completed under the regime of the late Gerardo Machado. Warren Brothers was large participant in this work.
 Small advances were made by Westinghouse Electric, American Telephone. Reynolds Tobacco B, Loft Anaconda and American Radiator. Proctor & Gamble, Montgomery Ward, International Harvester, Texas Corp, Woolworth and Philips Petroleum declined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits have been is- sued to M. Kosersky & Sons for the erection of two 0ne-family dwell ings in Fairlawn Manor, each at a cost of $3.OOO. The same persons have also received additional per- mits for finishing rooms in two different dwellings on Donald ter- race, at $500 each.
 A permit has been issued to AL len Mair for the enclosure of s rear porch at 4S5 Homestead ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Marriage Intentions

Two more couples have filed
 marriage Intentions with the town clerk. They are Elmer Nodini, IS6 West Main street, and Leona Stepenaitis. 264 Park road; August Fabiani. 13 Bronson street, and Adellne Citriniti, 1OS Benefit street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
LATE REALTY NEWS
Mortgage Deeds

Mortgage Deeds Ralph TedescO, to the Prudential Insurance Co. of America, land on WaterviIle stret, $3,150.
 Warranty Deeds H. Warren Stevens, to Oscar F. Warner, land east of East Aurora street.
 American Brass Co. to Arthur F. Warfel, property on the north side of Birchwood street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

Barbed wire was one of the beeatest contributing factors in the eevolutionizing of western Ameri- can lie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

A cows cud is that portion of food which is brought into the mouth from the cows first stomach to be chewed second time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
London British Nerve-Center
No City in the World Similarly Situated-Entire Activities of British Isles Radate From Its Capital -Paralyzing of London Means
 the Paralyzing of Entire Kingdom.

BY DREW PEARSON AND ROBERT S. ALLEN
 (CO-Author of The Washington Merry Go -Round)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-17
Fern Chapter To
Greet Worthy Matron

All members of Fern Chapter,
No. 81, Order of Eastern Star,
are invited to attend services at
First M. E. (Stone) Church to-
morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock,
at which Mrs. Donna J. Hahn
line, Worthy Grand Matron of
the Grand Chapter of Florida,
will be present.
Following the church service,
an informal gathering will be
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Lowe, 1401 4th Street,
for the purpose of greeting Mrs.
Hainline.
Monday evening, the official
visit of the Grand Chapter Wor-
thy Matron will be made to the
local chapter, the services to be
held at the local Scottish Rite
Hall at 8 o'clock. Preceding the
meeting, banquet will be held
at La Concha Hotel at 6 o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-17
JANE FROMAN'S
RISE TO FAME

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sible for her to place it on the
ground.
Refusing medical aid she was
assisted into cab and then into
the studio where a table mike
was rugged up and she did the
addition from chair. After the
fifth number the pain became SO
intense that she tainted and was
carried from the studio. Later it
was found that she had broken
the ankle and was on crutches
for three months. However she
had passed the test with flying
colorS and soon had an NBC COM
mercial. l am sure that it was
the same courage that enabled
her to sing with a broken ankle
that finally pushed her to the top
in the amusement world.
After year and a half in
Chicago Jane decided that to be
a real success one had to click in
New York so with very little
money but lots of hope she set
out for the Metropolis. She hit
New York cold which is Broad
way slang for not having a single
in, or knowing anyone. She was
unknown to New York, but it
was an even break because she
didn't know New York either.
However within a week she had
landed the biggest radio show of
that time, the Chesterfield ac-
count. Also appearing on the
same program were Bing Crosby
and Ruth Etting two of the airs
biggest names. This program
made the Missouri girl who in
stead of having to be shown had
shown the world.
Last fall she received one of
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-17
Rainbow Room Will Be Gala Scene
At Yacht Club Ball This Evening

to start at 1920. All guests are
urged to be there in time to try
for one of the seven prizes to be
offered. The following notable
persons have been asked to act
as judges: Robert Moses, Com
missioner of Parks for the City
of New York; Thomas Buchard,
famous photographer; Peter
Blume, well-known painter; Jane
Froman, popular radio singer;
Mrs. c. N. Stone, visiting artist,
and Mrs. Bert Garnett. George
White, Key Vests capable i'm
pressario will direct the march
from the Quarterback.
The proceeds from this ball,
the second to be given by the
Key West Yacht Club following
last years very successful initial
affair, will be used to complete
the furnishing of the clubhouse
on Garrison Blight.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-17
c. OF c. MET TODAY

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ing the water, mosquito control,
completion of the highway, etc.
80. More facilities for housing
and entertaining visitors.
a. Cooperate to make Key
West an even more important
naval-army center.
IS. Complete the intracoastal
waterway to Key West.
The above are some of the es-
sentials considered fundamental
if this community is to be put
ahead. Our goal is to Put Key
West Ahead" declared President
Russell. 1--WE are making that
the slogan of the present move
ment".
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-17

her biggest thrills when she sang
a popular concert at Carnegie
Hall in New York. During the
years that she has been on the
air Miss Froman figures that she
has sung over $4,000 songs and
that only includes those sung at
actual performances and not re-
hearsalS.
She is leaving the Island City
Monday and very reluctantly too,
for she is having a wonderful
time. However she opens a
theater tour in Washington on
the End of March and then will
visit all of the major cities in
the middle west.
l believe that l mentioned be-
fore that Miss Froman is very
beautiful, but don't any of you
fellows get any ideas as she is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-17

The Rainbow Room of the La
Concha Hotel will be a scene of
color and gayety tonight as the
costumed guests of the Key West
Yacht Club take over the Good
Ship "Conch". The Costume
Ball. originally planned as an
outdoor party on the grounds of
the Casa Marina, has been trans
ferred to the La Concha because
of adverse weather conditions,
the Casa Marina management
stating that their indoor facili-
ties are inadequate for so large
and gay a party. Miss Elizabeth
Sharpley has very kindly offered
the club the exclusive use of the
excellent facilities of the La
Concha and it is felt that the
change will in no way detract
from the success of the event.
The dance begins at 10 o'clock,
with the Grand March scheduled
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-17
Three New Members
OF Convent SOdality

High School Sodality of St.
Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic
Church, Key West, received three
aspirants into its ranks last Sun
day afternoon. The reception
was held at the Grotto of Our
Lady of Lourdes on the Con-
vent grounds, just before the cele-
bration in honor of Our Lady of
Lourdes took place.
The new members, who are
Misses Catherine Yradi, Migdalia
Solano ana Oriquidea Cuesta, pre-
pared themselves for the occa-
sion by a one-day retreat on Sat-
urday.
Ali the High School Socialists,
in their white uniforms and white
wells, recited the Hail, Mary" as
they escorted the candidates in
solemn procession across the
lawn to tire foot of the GrottO.
After the Rosary, the Litany
of the Blessed Virgin and prayers
TO Our Lady of Lourdes were re-
cited, the candidates were sol
EMMY received into the Sodality
by the Revered P. J. Kelleher,
81.
Following the reception, the
Reverend William J. Walsh, chap
lain of the United States Army,
gave a very inspiring sermon on
Mary, the Mother of God, wildly
bringing TO the minds of those
present that beautiful scene
which took place in France, at
Lourdes, so many years ago, and
reminding us of the countless
miracles which have been per-
formed ct that spot. He also
pointed out that it was Mary who
raised womanhOod to a higher
level and that all should have
very fervent devotion to her, 60
ing to her with all troubles just
as all go to earthly mothers and
cOnfide III them. He compared
Mary to a lighthouse which
guides ships away from reefs and
danger zones into harbors of
safety.
The celebration was fittingly
concluded with Benediction of
the Most Blessed Sacrament, with
the Reverend A. l.. Maureau,
81, officiating.