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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
POPS REQUESTS
OFFERED TONIGHT
LISTS Hungarian Rhap=
sOdy to Feature Library
Program

A galaxy of musical pictures will
be presented at this evenings
Pops" concert, ranging from the
llmpid beauty of Debussy's "Reflec-
tons in the Water" to the heroic
struggles of Riccard Strauss tone
poem, Elm Heldenleben" "a Hero's
Life). This work represents the
struggle of the hero against his
enemies, and i. depicted with mag
nificent orchestral effects.
Several request selections, includ-
ing Liszt's "2nd Hungarian Rhapso-
dy" and Enesco's "Rumanian
Rhapsody" will be honored. The
program also includes Debussy's
"Soiree dams Grenade" as recorded
by the famous pianist, Walter Gies-
eking.
Lighting effects will be synchro-
nlzed with the music, to create a
more congenial atmosphere for lis
tening to the picture" and and
program" music of this evenings
concert.
The public is invited to attend the
concert at 1880 in the Bronson Lii
brary music room. The concerts, di-
rected by Walden Trimble and Miss
Paulette Wolozin, are offered with
out charge under the auspices of
the library and the WPA Adult
Education Program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17

become unpopular with people is to
let them know their vests are but
toned crooked, hair mussed, faces
smudged, or that anything else is
wrong with their personal appear
anceS.
Clothes and appearance in gen.
eral get great deal of careful at
tention, and while the dishevel-
ments of appearance are purely &C
cidental, people nevertheless feel
that it is a reflection on them. This
is in addition to the embarrassed
feeling that many others have been
laughing at them. All in all, it is
not comfortable situation to be
in.
The person pointing out the dis
hevelment is, of course, not to
blame for the clothes being crook
ed or the smudge on the cheek. But
he is likely to be included in the feel
ing of embarrassment which over
whelms the person he tries to help.
Some disheveled people foolishly get
downright angry at those who tell
them a necktie is hanging on one
ear.
Don't laugh in the face of a
disheveled person, and don't tell
him about something being askeW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Local High Schools
Being EvaIuated
Voluntary Committee Of Educators Checking Stand
ards Here as Well as Student Body Faculties Staff

state yesterday and Monday. The
report of the committee will be CIV
en- to DR.. Thomas j. Condor, SUI
perintendent of schools. The evalu-
alton plan includes not only the
system, but pupils and faculty.
Consisting Of IA educators head
ed by DR.. Paul Collier, superinten-
dent of secondary schools for the
state department of education, the
committee checked various depart
ments Of Wildly high school, using
a QUESTIONABLE prepared by ma
tional association seeking to COM
pare standards of secondary educa-
ton throughout the country. Teach
ers in various colleges in the state,
including Yale, comprised the VOL
untary committee.
A similar inspection of Crosby
and Leavenworth high school is ex-
pected to take place in the near
future. The finding in regard to
Wildly will be given DR.. Condor in
a few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Prevention Day

1t is now a year and half since
our forests were bent to the mer-
cy of hurricane and flood. In that
time our people have grappled
with a major physical problem
never before experienced. They
have with courage and initiative
restored the land SO badly SCARED
by wind and water. 1t is now
necessary that all hands be Joined
to protect the woodlands from
further devastation which may
come from fire.
1 do, therefore, designate Fri
day, the 18th of April, as Forest
Fire Prevention Day and call on
all the people of the state to OBJ
serve the day and recall to mind
that the goodness of the land is
ours in trust and that our stew
ardship is a guardianship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
II LIVE IN FOUR
ROOMS Is CLAIM
Family of Seven Left
Homeless By Fire, Taken
in By Relatives

William Harris, director of the
Lincoln House association, said to-
day a family of seven, left homeless
by the fire which ravaged a tene-
ment on Abbott avenue last week,
are living in four rooms on Vine
street with a relative.
In all, Mr.. Harris said, II persons
are living in the four rooms. The fire
victims are unable to get a rent, he
said, and no rent seems to be forth
coming.
Three of the colored families who
were driven to the street by the fire
are being cared for by the depart
ment of public welfare, while other
families are staying temporarily
with relatives. Meanwhile the Lin
coin house, in cooperation with the
Salvation Army, and the welfare de-
partment are rounding up second
hand furniture and clothing for the
destitute families in the event that
homes are found for them. Eight
families were left homeless by the
Abbott avenue blaze.
Mr.. Harris said that these families
are the first being helped by the
Lincoln house, Salvation Army, and
welfare department, under new
plan for relief of fire victims.
The agencies have agreed that in
cases where six or more families
are involved the Salvation Army will
take the responsibility of providing
temporary quarters for them. On
the following day service to these
families will be assumed by the
agency to which they would natur-
ally turn for assistance. In case a
fire should strike so many families
that the Salvation Army would be
unable to cope with the situation.
the three agencies agreed to call
on the Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
LIBRARY REPORT
in PRINTED FORM
Copies Offer Summary of
1899 Activities in All
Departments

Printed copies of the 10th annual
report of the Silas Bronson library
have been published, and offer a
summary of the activities of the
library and its branches during 1899.
The report, outlines the activities
of the various departments during
the year.
Expenditures during the year to-
tailed SCI 1925, of which more
than $4,000 was spent for salaries.
Less than $4,000 was spent in pur-
chasing books.
The report cites major repairs
made to library buildings, including
new roof was installed at the
main library. The work of the Ii
brary branches and circulation of
books in the schools is outlined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
BOARD TO BUY
EMERGENCY CAR
Several Types Inspected
By Fire Commissioners:
Exhibits New TnhalatOr

The new emergency car for the
fire department is expected to be
bought by the Board of Fire Com
missioners in the near future, fol-
lowing inspection of several types
and models.
Last night a new inhalator was
demonstrated to the fire board and
the night crew, together with Chief
Thomas F. Cavanaqgh. The inhala-
tor will be part of the equipment of
the rescue wagon, which will con-
tain other rescue implements.
Purchase of the rescue equipment
was voted by the former board and
an item set up in this years depart
ment budget.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
M'MANAMY WINS
WEEKLY PAYMENT
Cheshire Man Compensate
ed for Hernia-AnsOnia
Claim Settled for $7l

Sol Kilt of 1445 st. John Place,
Brooklyn, N. Y. was awarded COM
pensation of $25 weekly for a per-
iod of los weeks plus reasonable
medical and hospital bills for so
per cent loss of the use of his right
hand sustained November 3, 1889,
in Torrington, while working for
the Capitol Glass Mirror Company
of Hartford, according to an agree
mont approved this morning by
Compensation Commissioner James
M. Lynch in compensation court
BY voluntary agreement Mr.. Kit
was paid $25 week up until March
25. The hearing this morning CEN
tered AROUND the question of wheth-
er Mr.. kit suffered the loss of the
use of his hand by reason of that
accident.
Thomas Ryan of 1873 North State
street, Ansonia, was awarded COM
pensation of ST. and reasonable
medical bills in full settlement of
his claim against the Farrell Bir-
mingham Company of Ansonia. He
was injured January "a. 1910, sus-
tanning an liberated area of h. left
foot.
Frank McManamy of Cheshire
was allowed compensation of $20.98
week against Feitelsons Inc. The
award is the result of hernia Suf-
fered at work. Payments are to
start as of Feb. %, 1910 and last
during incapacity.
Mabel Gleason of Seymour was
awarded $3.50 a week against Mar
jorie Upson of the same town, as
the result of broken left arm suf-
fered while engaged in her employ
ment. Payments are to last during
incapacity and will start as of
March Is, this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Goes Into River

Thomas S. O'Brien, of 261
Grove street, Waterbury, today
awaited trial of charges of reck-
less driving preferred against
him early yesterday when he
skidded, crashed through a
highway fence, and landed in
the Housatonic river. The acct
dent occurred near Sandy Hook
bridge in Southbury.
Southbury was the scene of
another accident yesterday, in
vOlving Mrs. George Gauthier,
So, of Keene, N. H., who suf-
fered an injured leg when her
car skidded ON the SOuthbury-
Woodbury. road and struck an
other car.
The woman was treated by Dr.
Samuel Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Hospital
Bulletins


William Collins, Jr., 8, of So
HillvieW avenue, struck by an
automobile at Hill street Monday
afternoon, was in serious condition
at st. Mary's Hospital today. His
name is not on the danger list,
however.
The child was hit by car driv-
en- by Joseph Rosa, of 48 Elizameth
street.
At the Waterbury Hospital to-
day, Howard Hickcox, of Water
town, was reported in comfort
able" condition. He was overcome
by gas at his home yesterday, was
discovered unconscious by his wife,
and removed to the hospital in an
ambulance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Notified

Thomas ]. McAdam, 62, of a
East Farm street, arrested yester-
day on charges of violating the
rules of the road after an accident
at East Liberty and River streets,
was notified to appear in traffic
court April % when his case was
called in city court today.
The police report shows Nc
Adam crashed into the side of a
car operated by Charles Franco,
70, of Peach Orchard road.
Alexander DeSantis, "a, Of 228
Plank road charged with violating
the motor vehicle law, was also
notified for April %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
ITALIAN AUXILIARY
SETS SUPPER DATE

Spaghetti will be served to the
auxiliary of the Florio post, Italian
American World War veterans April
q at the American Legion home.
Mrs. Mary Govanelli is chairman of
the arrangements committee.
Four members have been named
delegates to the Italian American
Federation of Societies and Clubs.
They are Mrs. Edith Florio, Mrs.
Samuel Sestilli, Mrs. Eustacchio
Schiappa, and Mrs. Phyllis Mangini
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Girls Wins Award

Ethel Empolito, II years of age
was awarded 81 400 in stipulated
judgment by Judge Carl Foster in
the Superior Court today. The
award was against Joseph Ner-
row and was the result of injuries
suffered by the young girl when
she was struck by an automobile
owned by the defendant on No
vember %, 1898.
Damages of $4,000 were sought.
The accident occurred on South
Main street and negligence on the
part of the defendant was alleged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
BATTLESHIP is
TO BE LAUNCHED

New York, April 17-CUP)-Rear
Admiral Clark H. Woodward, COM
mandant of the third naval district,
announced today that the 35,0OO-ton
battleship, North Carolina, under
construction at the navy yard here
at a cost of $65 100000, will be laun-
ched June 10.
1t will be the first battleship
launched in this country in 10 years,
the announcement said.
Secretary of the Navy Charles
Edison has named Miss Isabel Hoey,
daughter of Gov. Clyde R. Hoey of
North Carolina, as sponsor for the
battleship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
"Highlights"

"Highlights from Travels Abroad"
will be the subject of John G. H.
Wendes, graduate of the Naval
College of Sweden, tonight at a
meeting of men of All Souls Epis-
copal church OF the church at
;7:45 o'clock.
Refreshments will be served af-
ter the lecture which will be Illus
trated with colored films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Time=HOnOred

The reorganized st. Paul's Bri-
gade held its first meeting last
night, with 20 boys and girls at
tending. Wi liam Northrop and
Miss Elizabeth Miller directed the
group in drilling.
Rev. Samuel G. Johnson, pastor
of st. Paul's Methodist church, an
nounced plans for the revival of
the brigade a short time ago. The
brigade received its original char
ter from President John Quincy
Adams in 1880, and functioned
steadily until 1898.
The brigade and its auxiliary
will meet Tuesday night of each
week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17

Let some other Good Samaritan
break the news-save your kindly
impulses for glad tidings.
Married life, too, would be much
pleasanter for many couples if hus-
bands would not comment abou:
the peculiar hats selected by the
little woman. For the same reason
the smart private secretary does no.
tell her boss about his vest being
up one button too high.
It's too bad human nature is
such that good intentions are often
their own reward. Good intentions
should be tempered with good
judgment.
Copyright, 1910, NEA Service, Inc
NEXT: Is fish a brain food?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
TESTIMONIAL HELD
FOR UMBERTO Gallo

Two hundred persons last night
attended a bachelor dinner in honor
of Umberto Gallo at the Polish Ma
tional hall, Mr., Gallo will De mar
ried April 80.
Speakers included Atty. Nicholas
Tesla, Joseph Filippone, Joseph
Gallo, William Verriker, Joseph Tata,
Angelo M. Gallo, Rocco Gallo, Pat
trick Perriello, Frank Gallo. Frank
Donarumma, Anthony Caio, and
John McGrath. Frank Summa was
POSTMASTER.
The guest was presented with a
purse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Mental Lapse

Motor Patrolman Walter Over
ton yesterday took an elderly wo-
man home, after she became con-
fused in a downtown store, and
temporarily forgot where she
lived.
The policemen, however, by en-
gaging her in conversation, finally
led her 10 think of her address.
Officer Overton was summoned
to the store by the manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
$500 Verdict

Anna Runnalla of Seymour was
yesterday awarded damages of
$500 against Michael and Peter
Karlak also Of Seymour, by a jury
in the local superior court. The
issues were found in favor of Re
becca Pliskin and the town Of
Seymour, who were also defend
ants.
The plaintiff brought suit for
$4,000 as the result of injuries
suffered when she fell through
trap door in front of tavern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
In MemOrian1

Delegates from veterans organi-
cations will attend a meeting of
the Memorial Day celebration
committee at the City Hall to-
night. Preliminary plans for the
local observance will be made.
Veterans organi cations and
auxiliarieS are each entitled to
three members on the general
committee. Major Newton w.
Alexander is present chairman of
the committee, with Mrs. Lura
Dutton as secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17

| ! e is hanging
around toward
one ear and needs
to be straighten-
ed, or to break
the news to a So
ciety matron that
her slip is drag
ging the sidewalk
on her left side.
While the milk
of human kind
ness runs freely,
human nature Is
also overrun with
the in e ar of
embarrassment, or
the acid of dis
appointed vanity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
SPO7LIGHTING
Brass City News
Hartford Times Photo.

on Main street in Seymour on
May Is, 1888.
The Pliskin woman owned the
building in which the Karlaks
operated the tavern. Judge Carl
Foster presided. A motion to set
aside the verdict was Immediate
ly filed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Break ATTEMPTED

An attempted break was made
at the home Of william Sullivan,
lib Lounsbury street, last night,
according to Detective Lieut.. Will
liam F. Pollard, who investigator
and found nothing missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Time EXTENSION
FOR CENSUS HERE

An indefinite extension of the
time for completion of the fec
eral census in Connecticut will al
low local enumerators to make Ger
tain of accuracy and completeness,
it was said today. Census Super
visor w. Harry Byrnes is not yet
making any prediction as to when
the local enumeration will be ended
More of the 100 local districts are
being finished daily. 1t is expected
that from e5 to 10 will be completed
by the end of this week.
AS each district report is submit
ted, the work of checking and dou
ble-checking it is begun py squad
leaders and supervisors.
The Rumanian government has
placed a $2,500.000 contract for
y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
JEHOYAH,S WITNESSES

Jehovah's witnesses will hold their
weekly meeting tonight at 1880
o'clock at the Garden Building. Sal
vation' will be the study theme. No
admission will be asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17

wildly high school was inspected
by a committee of educators seek
ing to determine standards Of Sec
ondary schools through out the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
FRIGHT OR WRONG ABOUT PEOPLE
Should We Tell a Man
His Necktie Is Crooked?
By DONALD A. LAIRD
Phi. D., Sci. d.

Most people, after all, are kind
and have good intentions. 1t is
perfectly natural to have an i'm
pulse to tell man that his neck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
IL More DAYS!

A repetition of the last day
rush on the Motor Vehicle De-
partment office, when drivers
stand in long lines waiting to
renew their operators licenses
before the curfew, was seen to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
day by Mrs. Alice Bradley, local

day by Mrs. Alice Bradley, local
supervisor, who said only one
fourth of the $4,000 motorists i'm
Waterbury have renewed their
licenses thus far.
Deadline for renewal is MAY
1, and only IL business days re-
main to get new licenses. Prompt
action now will save loss of time
later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
Case Withdrawn

The 5000 civil action brought
by Albert Masone against, John
Bensavage was withdrawn In the
Court of Common Pleas this morn
ing. The case was the result of
an automobile accident on Water
town Avenue on February 10, 1899,
in which the plaintiff suffered a
compound fracture of the leg.
Negligence on the part of the
defendant was alleged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-17
SUGRUE. FETED

Joseph Sugrue, who will be mar
lied to Miss Maude Moore, of
Ogoensburg, N. Y, Saturday, was
honored at testimonial last night
at Beckers grill. He was given a
purse.
Thomas Sullivan was POSTMASTER.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-06

a FTER FORCED LANDING ~ A FIELD or CACTUS,
LOWASA AND EASY ARE CAPTURED BY TWO euFEtANS.
THROWN INTO PIT TO STARvE. A GIRL APPEARS.
SIZE 100. IS A CAPTIVE. ThE MEN, SIZE EXPLAINS, ARE
coUNTERFEHERS. JUST As THE THREE ARE
ABOUT TO ESCAPE, NOISE Is HEARD
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-27

Ten more golfers added their
names TO the qualifying list for the
Valley championships TO
be played over the Barbara Worth
country club starting Thursday.
Qualifying will be continued
Tuesday and Wednesday. accord
my to Curley Vesey, pro, and at
least one hundred names will be
added to the present total of &c
players Championship flight con-
tenders will qualify on Wednesday.
More than 50 golfers shot prac-
tee rounds over the Barbara Worth
course Monday and of that group
at least 40 were expected to quail
fy Tuesday afternoon.
Championship flight players, in
c!uding Laddie Willoughby, Les
Rogers. Logan Jenkins, Earl Rob
erts. the FerguSons. Mel, Eldred
and Forrest. Wayne Elvander and
Ross Clark. shot practice rounds
to sharpen their games for quail
flying play Wednesday. Best score
of the day was Willoughby's IA
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-27
Todays Sports Parade

the biggest football play in his
tory. Nothing less, mind you, than
a tranS-continental double reverse
with an entire university being
mouse trapped
"Ty. Mack. Wisest" This was to
remind me what Ty Cobb said
about Connie Mack. Ty told me
that when he went to the Athletics
after more than 20 years in the
American league he would have
sworn that no one could have told
him how to play any OF the rival
hitterS. But Cobb said he hadn't
been in the outfield a week before
Connie was shifting him here and
there-and correctly-tor hitterS
Cobb had been playing against for
decade.
Beverly Hills 58665" Wait a
minute! That's none of your busi-
ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-27
MARKET QUOTATIONS
L. A. PRODUCE

LOS ANG ELES. Feb. 81. up
Demand was very slow and trading
draggy.
Asparagus: Imperial punched ex
fey lac; fey 13c.
Cabbage: local cannonball 40-GOc.
flat Dutch 60-66c; Impeiarl s5-sOc' :
red local $l.50-s2.o0; Savoy 40c.
Lettuce: Imperial $3.50; doz.
$500; 6 doz. $125-$l SO; Yuma 5s
$225-$2.5O; 6s SIPS 81. 40; Imperial
iced SIS $135. local loose 35-40c crt.
Peas: Coachella pole 6-Shc: I'm
perial SEC; Oxnard 5-5 re. Imperial
crates 50 $500; China Coachella
1G-25c.
Squash: White summer Imperia Al
crates $780, $500; fats sl.5O-s 60; /;
Italian Imperial crates $l.5O-S2.Oo; {;
flats 81 $1.50-S175; Coacheila crates
$2.O0-S2lO: san Diego lugs Sl.25 :
$3.50; yellow crookneck Imperial
crates S2.OO-$225; local banana 1c;
Hubbard Sc.
Tangerines: Local & Imperial Wy
Dancys 3-3 &c. ..,.,.,..,,..
Tomatoes: inland crates stops
S2.75- s3.25: I2s s2.5O-S3.U 90; lGs 81. So
So. 90: loose Sl.00-$1.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-27
Demdret Wins
New Orleans Open
To Boost Lead

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 81. up
Two successive tournament victories
have made Jimmy Demaret OF
Houston. Tex the leading money
winner on the winter professional
eolfing circuit.
Demaret. winner of the western
open, won the third annual $4,000
New orleans open tournament late
yesterday with a four under par
68 for the fourth round and an
aggregate OF 286.
The $4,000 first prize in the New
Orleans open brought his earnings
in eight tournaments this year to
S5377.
Ralph Guldahl of Chicago mar
roWly missed tie with Demaret
He went to the 18th green needing
only to sink a II foot putt to tie
The ball stopped on the edge OF
the cup and Guldahl wound up III
three way tie for second place
with Harold Jug McSpaden OF
Winchester, Mass, and Sam Snead
of Shawnee on Delaware, Pa, with
an aggregate OF 287.