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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

classes A and B. MT. Keillor, chess columnist, and former chess in- structor, is considered by local play CTS to be a most able supervisor of chess events, and it is expected that this year the chess enthusiasts here will enjoy the biggest tournament ever held in Waterbury. The YMCA Chess Club, whose commit tee Is planning the tournament, is the largest chess club in the State of Connecticut. Continuing the prac- tice of several yeras, the YMCA is providing facilities in the "Y's" chess room where all games will be played for the convenience of the public. who wish to witness the play.
 An adjudicating committee will soon be appointed to define rules and adjust disputes. The entry fee for Glass A is one dollar, and for Class B 1t Is fifty cents. Several entries have already been received, leading to the belief that the large majority of local players will be on hand to try for the city chess titles.
 In the past this championship was won by William Kenney, Attor- ney Lawrence Lewis, N. Addison Cornell, Fred Nofling, Fred Strong and George Cashman. AS there are many more local chess players here this year than ever before, the com petition can be counted upon to be especially strong.
 The tournament committee is composed of George Cashman, pres- ident of the "" club; Charles Velte chairman; N. Addison Cornell, as- sistant treasurer; Roy Walch, vice. president; Charles Powers, recorder; and Kingsley Keillor, tournament director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

diate steps to end this unnecessary sacrifice of human life.
 x Governor Baldwin and enforce inent officials charged with duties of preserving safety on the high ways have long been, not only deep- ly concerned with the serious men, ace but have given 1t much serious study. be1s " t@ Pedestrians Involved q.
 'ss6ore than half Of all the fatal itieB in Connecticut involve pedes- trians," says a specially prepared statement of the governor inaugur- ating attention to the campaign Tn December of last year, twenty / eight pedestrians were killed, twen- ty three of them in the last tive weeks of the year. Another 125 were seriously injured during the holi. day period"
 Both state and municipal agen- cie1 dealing with traffic control anc safety problems are cooperating with the commission the governor points out saying that:
 '"These agencies want the helr and assistance of every driver ailc every pedestrian who will use the streets and highways during the pc. riod of the campaign. From each perOn they want cooperation; they want everyone to recognize that ab- normal conditions exist and that extra precautions are necessary ,at all times"
 The campaign will extend to the end of the year and throughout its duration local safety committes which are organized in nearly every community in the state, will take an active part in its promotion.
 Clergy of all faiths have beer enlisted to formally get the cam paign in motion. It has been sug. geSted that during the coming weekend the campaign be called to the attention of all adults and children who attend services. The Highway Safety Commission has forwarded to the clergy of the state a considerable amount of inforrna- ton bearing directly on pedestrian safety for use in the preparation oi brief messages. The Commission be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
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A Few Timely Hints To Moke Son Or Brother Feel There's More To This Sonto Claus Business Than He'd Thought About. In Prep Shop" Second Floor Prime camel hoir coats $33.75. Zip-in lining eoots, $24.75. Reversible couts, $lo.75.
 Finsertip corduroy coots, $9.75. Ripper front lonese lined "Roustobout" olI weuther coot, $l2.75.
 Zip-in wool lining officers gob- ordine coat, $18.75.
 Tux suit-from the "Sompeek" style studio, $24.75.
 Tux shirts-c oI lar ottoched, $500.
 Imported tan cashmere sports jackets, $l4.75.
 Ski Jackets, $6.75-ski trousers $500 to $500.
 Shirt end tie set, $I.65-heovy wool plaid skotins shirt, $4.5O. Open unsil o'clock shis evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Statewide Program
 10 Be Formulated
 To Reduce Mishaps
Governor Baldwin Issues Special Appeal Clergy of All Denominations to Take Parfin Urging Public
 tO Become Safety Conscious

A statewide Pedestrian Safety Campaign that will enlist the coFn- bined efforts of schools, churches, clubs, newspapers, radio stations and variety of other municipal and private agencies, will be launched in Connecticut Sunday, December IS, the Highway Safety Commission announced today. VT ''.' ''ff
 The campaign, which will be an intensified effort on scale never heretofore attempted in the state, is aimed directly at the alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities and is especially designed to arouse all the people to the need for irnme-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
COP SPENT BIG
 SUM IN NOVEMBER

Hartford, Conn.,. Dec. l4-tUP)- A report of the Republican State Central Committee to the Secretary of State showed tday that sl5O,- e25.l was spent in the November political campaigns.
 At the present time, according to Treasurer Charles S. Blssel, there IS cash balance of sll.04s.60 in the nartg's account
 Hszac gepogtea receipts of eiel.- o14e4. to which was added e51O-AI left over from the last elections, and aa7i.bi Ia relmhuEsemcnls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
CHESS TOURNEY
 OPENS JAN. 4TH
City Championship Honors to Be Decided; KeilIor
 to Direct

Announcement has just been made that the annual City Chess Cham pionship of Waterbury will begin on January 4, and entries will be re- ceived from now until that time. Kingsley Keillor, chess ladder su- pervisor in the Central Y. M. c. A. and former president of the Water- bury Chess Club, has been chosen as the tournament director of the competition for the city titles in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
MANY MORE TO
 PAY Al TAXES

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 14-(UP)-- Internal revenue collector Thomas s. Smith estimated today that be- tween 15O,000 and 100000 additional persons will be required to file in- come atx returns on their l940 earnings.
 Revised regulations. he said, now compel unmarried persons to- pay tax on net earnings in excess of $500. and married persons on net
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Pedestrian Safety Campaign to be Launched Tomorrow

results, the flreplugs are rendered useless.
 There are also 400 private hy- drants which are taken care of by individuals, and inspection is made at their own expense. One of the hazards, MT. Cassin said, is wet ground, and pointed out that 1t may raise havoc with fireplugs, particu% larly since the ground water may seep into the barrel beneath the surface of the ground, and cause hydrants to freeze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
WIN CASH PRIZES!
WEEKLY AWARDS
FIRST PRIZE SECOND PRIZE
 THIRD PRIZE
RULES

l. Beginning Monday, Nov. 25th, and continuing to Saturday, Dec. IA there will appear daily in The Christmas Shoppers Guide, superfuOus or misplaced words one in each of ads appearing pages 20 and 21 These words chosen from the sentences printed below.
 g. This contest will be divided into 3 weekly pc riOds each period beginning Monday and closing the following Saturday. Each of the words m this sentence will appear just once during the week. Every Monday a new contest will begin and new sentence will be printed
 B. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the 6 ads each day in which of the superfluOus words appear clip each ad and underline mark the wOrd Wait until you have the complete set of ads and then assemble them in novel manner. Mail Or bring your entries Christmas Contest Editor at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat.
 4 Each weeks contest closes Saturday and all en. tries for that week must be received not later than the following Monday night.
 S. Each week, three prizes of $5, $2 and $l re- spectively will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neates and most novel correct entries.
 6. Every Wednesday, the winners of the previous weeks contest will be announced. The decisions of thu judges will be final
 2. This contest is open to an but employees of The Democrat and members of their families.
 s. All entries become the property of the Wa- terbury Democrat and will not be returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
HE,s THE TOPs

Roland Young, one of the top cofn- edians on the screen today, heads Anna Neagle's supporting cast in her RKO Radio vehicle, NO, No, Nanette," based on the Broadway musical success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

earnings in excess of $2Oo0 Pre- viously the exemption for single persons wos 5000 and married per- sons $2500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
H HOWLAND -HUOHES
 'Waterbury's Friendly Department Store" ALETTER TO SANTA

We just had the privilege of reading a letter that youngster wrote to Santa Claus. In large, childish scrawl this lit tie boy lettered an appeal that carried back to ''The Babe of Bethlehem. With childlike simplicity was told story of want. Laid bare on the pages of that letter was little heart so full of cour- age and faith and charity, asking so much for others and expecting so little for himself, that it made us realize how little most of use actually do for those of OUT fellow-men who need just a lit tie friendliness the most. We would like to quote a little of this little fel- lows letter, but we feel we would be breaking faith with a child who be- lieves in Santa Claus.
 If single needy family in this God Blessed country of ours should go to bed on Christmas night without some material manifestation of Christmas spirit, we will have missed much of what Christmas really should mean. Don't just have Christmas spirit, prac- tice it.
 Buy Christmas seals. Give a helping hand to the organizations that need your help. NOW.
 As for the young man we were talking about earlier-Santa Claus is going to give him better Christmas than he ever dreamed of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
New Choir Vestrnents
 Sought By Auxiliary
Members Discuss Plan at Birthday Party for Men-
 bers; Benefit Program Planned January 10
W ATE WILLIE
Correspondent Mrs R. W. Henion. Telephone S-546s

present. The committee in charge, Joseph Caron and William War ren, have planned program of en- tertainment which will afford fun for all. There will be spelling bees, true and false contests, and many novelty surprises. Refreshments will be served.
 Church services tomorrow will be as follows:
 st. Michael's
 Masses will be held at 8 a. rl., 9:15 and Il o'clock, with Rev. Francis C. Higgins, officiating.
 Grace Methodist
 Rev. Ernest Weise, pastor. The Everyman's Bible Glass will meet at 9:15 a. m. with s. Gift Butcher ice-president, as leader. Rev Conner R. Lewis, pastor of the Third Congregational church will be the speaker. The song service will be lead by Charles Probert, with Mrs Frances Butcher the pianist.
 Morning service at 10:30. Sunday school at 11:45 o'clock, and in the evening 6 p. m. there will be 6 so- cial hour in the church parlors, when the opportunity will be given for the members of the parish to become acquainted with Rev. Dr Albert Marion, newly appointed superintendent of the District. Dr. Marion will speak at the evening service. 2 p. m. The Women's So- ciety for Christian Service will be in charge of refreshments at the social hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Waterville, Dec. IA = The Wo- mems Auxiliary of St. Paul's Epis- copal church held birthday party "wednesday evening in the parish hall celebrating the birthdays of all members. Rev. Roger Barney was a special guest. and he, as well as all others present, brought a bag con- taining pennies numbering his years.
 Table decorations were in Christ mas colors and trimmings and in the center was @ large birthday cake but by MT. Barney. The car1- dles were blown out by Mrs. Robert Greatorex, president of the society. All received gifts from a grab bag and the evening was completed with the playing of games. IH9 F
 MT. Barney discussed with the ladies the subject of new vestments for the choir. Plans were made to give a party for the choir, January 10, at which time measurements for the vestments will be taken.
 Those attending the party were: MASs CICQGA lCh M fAGaVOACSNs AsAA o. WI e Davies, Mrs. Randolph Frink, Mrs. George R. Bailey, Mrs. W. J. Wight, Mrs. Lena Stevens, Mrs. E. M. Cookson, Mrs. Percy MacMullen, Mrs. Robert Wilcox. Mrs. Margaret Stockwell, Mrs. Sarah Ford, Mrs. Clifford Clark, Mrs. Emma Bradley, Mrs. V. Field, Miss Cherrie Ebert, Mrs. Leon E. Totten, Mrs. Homer c. Senior, Mrs. Gordon MacQuarrie, Mrs. Harris Wright and Mrs. Robert GreatoreX.
 A Christmas party will be held Monday night, December 16 at Fra ternity hall. for members of Good will Lodge, Knights of Pythias, their families and friends. It is expected several from Myrtle Temple, Py- thian Sisters of Waterbury, will be pr. Charles J. Prohaska of the state department of education; Francis c. Murphy and Ward E. Duffy of the Hartford Times; and G. Dallas Newton of the Travellers Insurance company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
St. Paul's Episcopal

Rev. Roger Barney, Third Sunday in Advent. Early Communion serv- ice will be omitted. Church school at 9:30. At l0:45, morning prayer, Litany and Instruction. This will be the second in teh series of instruc- tions on the Book of Revelation. The Young Peoples Fellowship So- ciety will meet for a discussion period. The subject will be. What Is A Success" and Miss Dorothy Richards, will be the leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Court Welch, Foresters of Amer ica will celebrate John W. Bunnell Day., tomorrow. MT. Buunell of Bucks Hill, is the oldest charter member of the Court, and large number are expected to honor him, by attending the celebration tomor- row, 2:30 o'clock, at Foresters' hall, on Hanover street. A class of can- didates will be put through, and several supreme and grand court officers are expected a swell as dele gates from the courts of Torrington Hartford, Meriden, Bridgeport and Waterbury.
 A Christmas party for members of the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Michael's church will be held Mon- day night. December 16, in the parish hall at o'clock. There will be grab bag, and program of entertainment presented. Mrs. Will liam Heaney is chairlady in charge of refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Morning service will take place at 10:30 o'clock; Sunday school at l2 noon, and evening gospel meeting at 7:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Waterville Union

Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis ter. Sunday school will be held at ii a. m. and church service at 7:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
COUNSEL ASKS. FORREARGUMENT
Motion To Set Aside Ver- dict Would Be Debated
 Again In Court

Attorney Edward Mascolo today filed motion for permission to re- argue the motion to set aside the verdict in the action of Rocco Marini, of this city, against Will liam V. Wynn, also of Waterbury. Judge Alfred c. Baldwin yesterday set aside the jury verdict returned two weeks ago which awarded Marini $10,000 damages.
 In setting aside the verdict, Judge Baldwin said in part:
 Verdict was the result of sympa- thy for this unfortunate plaintiff. It was not based upon the facts and an application of the law given to the jury"
 The case arose from an accident on East Main and Hayden streets on the evening of Oct. 2, 1889
 In his memorandum of decision, Judge Baldwin also said: Had he (MarinD looked to the left and used his sense of sight he could not have failed to see it (Wynn's carl and should have avoided walking into its path and into danger"
 Marini sued for $25 900 for severe and permanent injuries suffered at 8 o'clock in the evening when struck by Wynn's car. He was confined to the hospital until July 13, 194O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Interesting Subject
 Chosen For Opening
 Of Third T tournament
Knights Of Columbus Sponsoring Educational Activ- ity-City's Champion Team In Initial Contest
 On Aid To Great Britain

The question more properly worded reads: Resolved, That the United States Shall Give All Aid, Short of Men, to Britain"
 Representatives of the c. Y. O. chapter of the church of SS. Peter and Paul will take the affirmative side, while the speakers from the church of the Blessed Sacrament will uphold the negative.
 The debate will mark the formal opening of the third tournament sponsored jointly by Sheridan coun- cil and by the c. Y. o. of Waterbury Eighteen teams have been entered. Incidentally the church of the Blessed Sacrament team will appear tomorrow night in defense of it's city title. It was recently presented the James F. Arnold Memorial trophy, having won the finals in a spirited verbal battle with representatives of St. Joseph's parish.
 Brief preliminary ceremonies will precede the debate. The Knights of Columbus will be represented by Grand Knight Charles E. Mcdonald and its committee on educational activities, William T. Harrington, chairman, Cornelius F. Maloney and Thomas w. Scadden. State President Patrick J. Wallace and Alexander Mole, president of the local council as well as Rev. Francis J. Barrett, chairman of the cultural program, will represent the c. Y. O.
 Three prominent citizens will off, ciate as judges. The event will be held in Columbus hall on North Main street. The public is invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Grand Knight
Borough Lutherans
 Honor Mrs. Nelson
Evangeline Circle Names Mrs. Robert Anderson Vice.
 President Separate Office For Tax Collector

Naugatuck, Dec. Il - Mrs. Adolph Nelson was again chos- en president of the Evangeline Circle of the Salem Lutheran church at the annual meeting and Christ mas party held in the church hall last night. Others elected were: Mrs Robert V. Anderson, vice president, Mrs. Eldon RohS, secretary; Mrs. Carl Salmonson treasurer; Hazel Wilson and Mrs. J. Louis Johnson, flower committee; Miss Vivien An- derson, pianist; Mrs. Eldon Rohs, as sistant pianist; Mrs Wallace John son, and Ellen Johnson, auditors; Miss Esther Anderson. in charge of the scrapbook. and Mrs. Herbert Bohlin, in charge of Red Cross work of the society.
 Mrs. Robert Anderson, Mrs. Adolph Nelson, Mrs. Harry Ander- son, Edith Adamson, Mrs. Henry Alderman and Mrs. Carl Salmon son comprise the committee which has charge of decorating the church Christmas tree. The next meeting of the society will be held January T with Hazel Wilson and Mrs. George F'ollett in charge.
 To Change Office
 A change so that the tax collector and his staff, will have separate office is being considered and some progress has been made, Warden John J. Sheridan said at the bor- ough board meeting last night.
 Burgess Leo Smigelski brought up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
FUND BOOSTED BY
 BENEFIT PROGRAM

The annual benefit entertainment and smoker of the East End Com munity Club attracted more than TOO persons to the Hamilton Park Pavilion last night. Proceeds will be used to pay the costs of the clubs annual Christmas party for chil- dren, which this year will be staged at the Hamilton tneater Dec. 2i.
 The program included boxing bouts and 6 stage show and dancing. Taking part in the boxing exhihi- tions were Jackie Harmon, Eddie Lord. Maxle Katz, Charlie Eagle and Leo and Lucien Larrivee. Eddie Dolan was the referee.
 The stage show featured the New England Hillblllies.
 The Community Clubs direclozs Wlll meet Friday night at the Chaee eehool lo plan holiday activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
SIBLINS WORK ON
 CONCERT TONIGHT
Famed Finnish Composers ; Fifth Symphony To Be
 Heard Tonight

The seventy-flfth anniversary of Jan Sibelius is being widely cele- brated. At this evenings Pops" concert in the adult education pro- gram at the Bronson Library his Fifth Symphony will be recorded by Robert Kajanus and the London Symphony Orchestra. Sibelius, the Finnish musician, is rated as one of the greatest living composers. The concert tonight will be at 7:30 o'clock.
 This evenings program will open with von Weber's overture to "Eu- ryanthe," recorded by Frederick Stock and the Chicago Symphony orchestra.
 Of particular interest is RavelS Introduction and Allegro" which is in essence and form, little con- certo for harp, accompanied by flute, clarinet and string quartet.
 The personnel of this ensemble is as follows: Laura Newell, harp ist and the Stuyvesant String uar- tet, composed of s. Schulman and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

George E. Bria, court reporter for The Democrat, will leave Sat urday for Hartford where he has accepted position with The Hartford Courant. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Louis E. Bria, of 26l Grove street.
 MT. Bria came to The Demo- crat two years ago shortly after his graduation from Amherst col lege, where his writing ability won him first prize for English com position in his junior year. He is secretary of the Amherst Alumni association of the Naugatuck val- ley.
 Besides his Amherst degree, MT. Bria also holds a Master of Arts degree from Middlebury college, where he attended the graduate school of modern languages. He covered police and fires for The Democrat until a short time ago, when he was assigned to courts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
LINDBERCH GETS
 ANOTHER SCORING
Prize-Winning Playwright Charged Him With Be-
 ing Nazi Minded

New Haven, Conn.,, December Il |-UP)-Robert E. Sherwood. Pulit- ger prize winning playwright, last night charged Col. Charles A. Lind bergh with being "a Nazi with a Nazi's Olympian contempt for all Democratic processes"
 Speaking at rally of the Com mittee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, Sherwood said:
 T am not accusing Col Lindbergh with being pro Nazi. He unquestion- ably is pro-American-aggressively so. He is simply a Nazi with a Nazi's Olympian contempt for all Demo- cratic proceSses-the rights of free dom of speech and worship, the right to select and criticize our own government and the right of labor to strike"
 The famous aviator, he declared, has said racial strength is vital politics a luxury That is Nazi and nothing else.
 Tn the Lindbergh pattern of our future there is one possible hiatus the colonel has assured us that no one wants to attack us as long as we don't invite trouble. Is that an ironclad guarantee? And from whom did the colonel get it? From Hitler, Goering, Ribbentrop or Dr. Ley?"
 The flyer, he said, lis undoubtedly the greatest aviator in the world, but Intellectually and emotionally he is on the same juvenile level as Buck Rogers, Dick Tracy and Super man." @
 Erika Mann, daughter of the exil- ed writer, asserted that 'in order to win this war against evil, Democ- racy will have to prove to be good. "
 England, she said, must become the unselfish liberator of those countries which have already be- come victims of MT. Hitler's new order"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

the matter, reminding it was one of the recommends tionS made by the state auditors in the last an- nual report, and adding that the board should start to take action on the recomm endations.
 The warden said it is hoped to put the tax collector in the police chiefs office but no steps will be taken until suitable place for the chief has been found. Part of the town-owned offices where the Building and Loan and Western Union are located is being consid- cred for an office for the police chief.
 James Montanari, William Gar land and Waldemar Peck were ap- pointed special police for one year to take care of the Naugatuck Fish and Game association grounds. They serve without pay.
 An invitation from the Naugatuck aerie of Eagles to attend the Eagles Christmas party Dec. g in Colum- bus hall was accepted with thanks by the board. A request of Mrs. Jean A. Crosby for abatement of inter est on a tax was referred to the tax abatement committee.
 A group of sanitary sewer assess ments and sidewalk assessments were made payable Feb. 15, 1941 after which property owners will have 60 days in which to pay before liens are placed. A short extension of the Trowbridge and Goodyear avenue sanitary sewer was ordered. Installation of a sanitary sewer on Dunn street, Union City was order ed. The warden was empowered to make necessary arrangements to keep up the tax records and collec- tions as required by the state audi tors. Requests for street lights on Burrit Place, Union City Heights and Golden Hill extension were re-