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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
FRENCH COUNSELOR TO GIVE ADDRESS
Representative of Free French People to Address
 Big Mass Meeting

Maurice Garreau-Dombasle, who will share the platform at the Wo- mems Club Friday night with Major General John F. ORyan, has just returned from the London headquar- ters of the Free French" movement He was formerly Commercial Coun- selor of the French Embassy ir Washington, and has lived in this country for fourteen years. He is now the nited States representative of General de Gaulle'S government for the Free French and the French Empire.
 His work consists in broadcasting to the French everywhere and con- stantly reminding Frenchmen that their only salvation lies in the vic- tory of the British" for which they claim that 95 per cent of the French people are praying.
 Major General John F. O'Ryan's address, as previously reported ir this paper will be entitled, '"The Battle of Britain and United States Security"
 The meeting is held under the aus- pices of the committee to Defend America by aiding the Allies. The public is invited. Admission is free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21

They DOmDeQ us ana then WeuC away, only to be followed by relays of planes which dropped their bombs and then made off. At first the bombers confined their attacks to the town of Corfu, but after pound- ing the town for as much as eight hours a day for several days, they began extending their attacks over the whole island. When I left they were bombing not only towns and villages, but fields and isolated cottages in the hills.
 In just over a fortnight's bombing they had killed 75 people and wounded over 400.
 Thought Them Greeks
 Those first bombers everyone thought were Greek, so the people cheered. I stood in the streets with the German consul's wife and watched them, when mechanically and slowly they started to unload their cargoes of death and destruc- ton.
 Frau Spangler, the consuls wife, caught my arm and screamed:
 Take cover, you fooll"
 We darted into nearby cellar, as the thought crossed by mind that if the bombs did get me they would get an enemy subject with me.
 The first bombs fell in the Jewish quarter. burying IT persons alive in one house.
 After that first wave of bombers left the German consul immediately hung out five large Swastika flags, apparently hoping the Italian pilots would see them and leave him alone.
 Even during the first days raids people began fleeing to the hills, liv- ing in the open, sleeping on blankets and with nothing to protect them from the incessant rains. There was nothing left to eat in the town except bread.
 The poorer people took shelter in the Catacombs beneath the ancient Phoenician fortress built over 500 years ago. About TOO people still live there. Most of them took in folding cots and blankets and never leave the catacombs.
 Another Scare
 After the first day of terror, about 2 o'clock the next morning, heard what I thought was loud thunder A watchman rushed into my house yelling that the Italians were at tempting to land.
 I scrambled out of bed, pulled on few clothes and rushed out. I could see 8 confused mass of war ships off the town, which took to be British, Italian and Greek. The sky was lighted up by flashes from the naval guns and explosions rolled and rumbled, echoing from the hills.
 I saw one ship hit there was a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21

New Britain Convention
 The Connecticut Lithuanian Cath olics will hold their third quarterly convention Sunday. November 24, at the Lithuanian hall, Park street New Britain.
 Many important issues will be dis cussed. The c. L. c. are doing their utmost to instill into the organiza- ton insurance policies. Negotiations are pending.
 More than 25 clubs will be repre- sented from all over the state, Bris- tol, Terryville, New Britain. Hart ford, New Haven, Torrington, Bridgeport, Stamford, Waterbury, Meriden and Ansonia.
 The convention will start at 800 with the business meeting and so- cial will be held in the evening to- gether with dancing.
 The third issue of the year of the Chronical, the organizations state newspaper will be distributed by Editor-in-C Chief and State Business Manager of the newspaper, Vincent A. Klimas of Terryville.
 The Lithuanian state clergy plan to attend. It is urged all delegates arrive promptly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
Thanksgiving Observed In g States Today; President s Tamil at Capital
President Roosevelt Did Not GO to Warm Springs This
 Year, Because of Grave Crisis Faces World f at Present Time

I his wife, the former Ethel DuPont, telegraphed their father that they expected to be at the family home for Thanksgiving dinner.
 FeaSting, Prayers
 (By United Press)
 With feasting and prayer most Americans today gave thanks for nation at peace, nation in which the average citizen could rejoice in more secure economic position and a more promising immediate future than at any time in the past decade.
 Led by the nations first family, the people of 32 states joined in this Thanksgiving observance, a week earlier than the traditional last Thursday in November to which the six New England states and 10 others still clung despite the proclamation of President Roosevelt.
 The President and Mrs. Roosevelt hurried by train last night to their Hyde Park, N. Y, home for the holi- day, just as thousands of others rushed by plane, train and automo.- bile to family dinners.
 Dinner, a United Press survey showed, was to cost the average family slightly less than last year The standard meal of turkey and trimmings for a family of four was estimated at $432 as against $4.46 in 1889.
 And turkey, a survey of economic conditions in the nation revealed was expected to grace more tables than at any Thanksgiving within the last 10 years.
 Average Citizen Better
 For the average citizen on this day enjoyed a better personal fi- nancial standing than in any year since the boom days of 1929.
 Six factors were seen as contribut- ing to this improved status:
 l. The nations vast industrial machine, speeded by defense produc- ton designed to make the United States secure against any threat from abroad, was operating at levels above the peaks of 1929.
 2. Unemployment was declining slowly and steadily, with the pros pect that by the end of 1941 fewer people would be without jobs than at any time in 10 years.
 3. Wages. salaries and payrolls showed steady increases.
 4. The cost of living thus far has shown little upward trend.
 5. The total national income this year appeared certain to reach SIS ,OO0 100000 the highest figure since the record of $82,885 100000 set in 1929.
 6. Savings deposits were the highest in the nations history.
 Fears In Background
 Such considerations pushed into the background any fears of involve ment in the wars of the world, any concern over the mounting national debt and other problems of the fu- tre.
 The coming week was expected to see the start of a record Christmas shopping season. It was in order to aid business by lengthening the Yuletide buying period that the President last year for the first time moved the Thanksgiving holiday up a week.
 Last year 26 states refused to fall in line. This year, in addition to the six New England states, Penn sylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kan sas, Iowa, South Dakota and Me- vada chung to the traditional date. Kentucky was to celebrate both Thanksgivings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21

terrific flare and an outbreak of flames. The ship slowly sank be- meath the waves, stern first.
 I was told that the Italians made another attempt to land later, but I saw nothing of the attempt. At any rate, no Italians did succeed in land- ing.
 On the second day the Italians dive-bombed us, coming roaring down out of the sky with machine guns blazing. It seemed impossible they would be able to pull out as they just cleared the roof tops and let go their bombs, including fire bombs. saw 20 bombs dropped in one garden.
 British Consul There
 British Consul Guy Clark refused to leave the island. He is the only Briton there now. There are no Americans on Corfu at present. The police rounded up some 1,500 Italians the first day and placed the Italian consul and vice-consul under ''house arrest" but later they were seen taking refuge from the raids with the Greeks.
 Food supplies were soon organized, but Corful became town of the dead.
 I left aboard a motorboat manned by Greek skipper, two men and a boy, none of whom could speak English. We cruised through rough seas, always during the darkness, from island to island. I lay for the most part on plank, protected from the incessant downpours by one sod- den blanket. I was wretchedly sea- sick.
 We picked our way gingerIy through mine-field and finally ar rived in Patras, more dead thar alive.
 Did it seem good. Rather!
 All wanted was a hot bath al bed.
 China has banned the sale ( 1,1v1aTNoc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
Program Completed
 For Concert Sunday Two-Act Comedy, Choir Singing, Instrumental Nunn-
 bers and Dancing to Be Enjoyed
BROOKLYN NEWS

The 17th annual fall concert and play by St. Joseph's Knights of Lithuania Choir, directed by Pro- lessor Alexander Aleksis, will be pre- sented next Sunday evening at 2 o'clock at St. Joseph's auditorium.
 A program of unusual variety has been arranged. Concert singing of classical folk songs by the junior and senior choir ensembles and solo, ists will be herd on the program as will the very popular Kripas Family from Hartford.
 An added attraction will be spe- cialty numbers by the noted dance team of Lorraine Medley and Jim- my Navasks of New Haven. Novelyt seelctions will be offered by the in- strumental quartet. Al Jarus, Ed Digimas, Edmund Jenusaitis and Vi- to Ulinskas make up the quartet.
 A two-act comedy, "As Namu Galva" (Head of the Home) will be the feature presentation. The cast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
State Officials
 Warn Of Sudden
 Weather Changes

Recalling the snow and sleet storm on Thanksgiving Day in 1888 which caught motorists unprepared and ran up 8 high accident total, 8 Motor Vehi- cles Department bulletin today warned holiday travellers to be prepared for sudden changes in weather.
 On Thanksgiving, the day before, and the day after in 1888, repOrtable accidents in Connecticut tOtalled 257 with two persons killed and 173 i'm jured. Last year the weather was generally good, but there were 40 accidents over the three days with three killed and 92 injured.
 Traffic dangers are always increased by holiday travel" Commissioner Michael A. Con- nor reminded, ''but at this time of the year, with winter just around the corner, drivers should be prepared for any change in the weather. The first storms seem to be the most hazardous on the high ways.
 "Be sure your car is equipped to defrOst the windshield if an emergency should arise. And whatever the weather, adjust your speed to the driving con- ditiOns. Under certain condi- tions, 30 miles an hour is reck- less.
 Driving too fast for cOndi- tions is a major factor in most serious accidents"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21

will include: Anthony DembrauS- kas, as a grocer; Marcelle Andlrkias as his veriferous wife: Adele Greb- lunas as their only daughter; Dor ma Gudiskis as the timid maid; Al Jarus as the daughters sweetheart; and Edward Markus a wealthy inn proprietor.
 St. Joseph's Fire and Drum Corps, directed by John w. Stokes, recent ly declared state champions, will perform before the play and during the intermission. The eevning's en- tertainment will be concluded with dancing from p. m. until midnight
 Other vocalists and instrumental ists who will be heard on the pro- gram Sunday will be: Celine Smol- skis, Constance Jegela, Joan Lusas, Marion Krunglevich, Dolores Mar kus, Ann Dulskis, Irene DrevinskaS and Helen PadaigiS.
 The personnel of St. JoSeph's choir follows:
 Sopranos
 Mary Alubauskas, Olga AugiS, An ma Bogusis, Aldona Bukauskas Nellie Burauskas, Alice Cernauskas Sophie Daukas, Phyllis Digimas Adele Greblunas, Frances Greb- lunas. Tina Greblunas, Dorma Gud- iskis, Anna Januska, Connie Jegela Mary Jonikas, Nellie Kalinauskas Nellie Kanapka, Monica KveseliS Adele Lundzius, Anna LandziuS Joan Lusas, Josephine Muraska Ann Poplis, Nellie Romanauskas Stella Romanauskas, Ursula Sar- dinskas, Adele Saukas, Celine Smol- skis, Anna Stadalius, Albina Stan kuS, Josephine Stokna, Sophie Stulginskas, Stephanie TutoraitiS Florence Ulinskas, Michalene Ur- kevic, Helen Vaitukaitis, Evelyn Valuckas.
 Marcelle Andrikis, TeSsie Jacobs Eleanor Kauneckis, Ann KisieliuS Marion Krunklevich, Sophie Luk- minas, Adele Lutkus, Ona Maraulis Katherine Petrauskas. Stephania Sapranas, Anna Stulginskas, Stella Valencis, Ann Verseckas, Eleanor VilciauSkaS, Anna Zilinskas.
 TenOrS.
 Anthony DembrauSkaS, Al Jarus, Joseph Kanapka, Anthony Kateiva, Vincent Kelly. Alexander Markus, Anthony Miklinevich, Albert Satku- mas, Algird Ulinskas. Thomas Ulin- sksa, Raymond Vaichus.
 Bases.
 John Ambrozaitis, Al Ambroze, Anthony Bukauskas, Joseph Coslie, Edward Digimas, Joseph Janusa, Edmund Jcnllsaitis. Paul Kauneckis. Edward Markus. Albert Stadalllls, Edmund Stulglnskas, Vito ulinskas, Jsoeph Vysnlouskas. Peer zilinsl,as.
 Juni0f Choir Giris.
 Frances Banevlch. Nellie Bane. vich. Frances Drutelka. Nellie 0le- draitls. Anna drebliunas. Aldona Makarevich, Dolores Markus, Helen Matulionls. Helen Padalgis. Mary Petrauskas. Helen RomanauakaS, Nellie ehukls. Bertha sIlkauskas. cellne Smokkl, Helen Sloseris. Hel-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
BY T. F. REYNOLDS United Press White House Core
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 Hyde Park, N, r., Nov 21.-(UP) President Roosevelt came home today to Hyde Park house to parti- cipate in a national prayer of thanksgiving that America has been spared the war that has brought calamity and sorrow" to most of the world.
 He was leading on observance of a tradition in which only 32 of the 48 states joined today. But he ig- nored the refusal of 16 states to ob- serve the holiday on the date he changed last year from the last Thursday of November to the next to last Thursday.
 With his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, and his 86-year-old mother, Mrs. Sara Delano Roose- welt, the President probably will at tend thanksgiving services before noon at St. James Episcopal church near Hyde Park house to join in the prayer he articulated for the nation in his Thanksgiving Day proclamation.
 Second Time He Missed.
 It was the second time i'll the seven years and almost nine months of his presidency that MT. Roose- welt had failed to spend Thanks giving day at the Warm Springs, Ga, foundation for infantile para lysis. In 1886, en route to open the Pan-American conference at BuenoS Aires, he spent the holiday aboard the U. s. s. Indianapolis of the Hump" of Brazil.
 In all the other years of his New Deal, MT. Roosevelt has participated in the thanksgiving celebration of infantile paralysis patients at Warm Springs. This year, however, he eX- plained that the critical state of world affairs precludes his travelling so far from Washington, and sent his friends at Warm Springs tele- gram of regret.
 Reflecting the critical war Situa- ton, MT. RooseveltS thanksgiving proclamation was more austere than those of previous years of his New Deal
 "In a year which has seen calam-- ity and sorrow fall upon many peo- ples elsewhere in the world may we give thanks for our preservation" 1" he said.
 This Good Land.
 And, thanking God for the Amer ican heritage of this good land' he repeated the prayer with which he concluded his final prediction address to the nation on November 4-the night he rested his case for third term. Beseeching preserva- ton from violence. discord and confusion" he prayed:
 Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multi tudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. ..
 MT. Roosevelt's decision to cancel plans for a Warm Springs thanks giving and come home left most of his family unable to join him in ob- Servance of the holiday. But Frank lin D. Roosevelt, Jr., his son, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
Former Ambassador
 Beth-El Forum Guest
Carlos Davila, Provisional President of Chile, Mems
 Club Speaker Sunday Evening

most important unofficial" links between the two continents of the Western hemisphere. He was still in his native Chile when delegates to the Havana Conference returned home and in his address, here. he will describe the reactions of Latin Americans generally to the plans agreed upon there.
 This will be the first speaker on the Beth Fl Mems Club Forum. The lectures are open to the public, there being no admission.
 MT. Davila, incidentally, appears as a speaker on the Town Hall of the Air program in New York to- night, together with H. V. Kalten- born and A. A. Berle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
FRANCO AMERICANS
 TO HOLD PARTY

A card party under the auspices of the welfare committee of the Franco American Social club will be held next Tuesday afternoon at the clubs quarters on South Main street. Mrs. Romeo Dumouchel and Mrs. Wiifred Bernier are Supervis- ing arrangements.
 There will be no meeting of the Franco American club next We'd nesday night. Thanksgiving eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
METALLURGISTS IN
 CHAPTER MEETING

A number of Waterbury metallur- gists will attend meeting of the New Haven chapter of the American Society for Metals tonight at the Derby Gas & Electric Co., Derby.
 A. B. Wilson. of the Chevrolet division of the General Motor Corp. will be the principal speaker. F. L. Clark of the Bridgeport Brass Go. will be technical chairman of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
canada's Best

Spend a few cents today at any good drug store for a bottle of Buckley's CANADIOL Mixture (triple acting)-Take a couple of doses at bedtime-feel its instant powerful effective action spread thru throat, head and bronchial tubes. It starts at once to loosen up thick, choking phlegm-soothe raw membranes and make breathing easier-by far the largest selling cough medicine in cold wintry Canada. Ask for and get Buckley's CANADIOL Mixture. Over 10 million bottles sold.
 Sold at DUNPHY DRUG co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
HRRsH0LT CELEBRATES

Jean Hersholt. who stars as Dt. Christian in Remedy for Riches. recently celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary. He vas married just prior Co his debut in American films Remedy for Riches" ls c gtepllenB- Lang production for RKO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
RENO PROVIDES LOCALE

Nevada's famous divorce capital Of Reno Is the setting for much Of the hilarious comedy of Mexican Spltflre Out West" RKO Radios newest offering co-starrIng Lupe velez and Leon Errol. Donald Woods plays Lupe's husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
BY ALMA GODFREY Written for the United Press)

Athens, November 21. = (UP) = Corfu, an island paradise turned into island of terror by Italian bombers inhabitants for fortnight have been living in the hs in and ancient caacombS to escape the showers of death which have not ceased since the hosttes began The first indication had of war on this peace full sunbathed Venetian Island was the visit of five mono planes at 9:3O a. m. on November 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
JAM BLANKETS

Blankets of jam are made by the Syrians of the Holy Land. They form apricot jam into. yard squares and dry the squares in the sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
Italian Bombers Ruin
 Greek Island Of Corfu
Woman Native of Cornwall, England, Describes At
 tack-IsIand of Paradise Turned Into One of Terror

Editors of events the Greek first of the IalO Greek follows Alma Godfrey 2 native of Corn England employed on the Island and was the Englsh to leave sleas s4a&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21
R0RGER

George 1oblas keeps & forge n his stable ard does an biS own here -fhoelng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21

en Stokna, Jennie StrugauSkas, Eve lyn Sugdinis, Helen Urbanavich, Kay Urbanavich, Eleanor Vaznikai- tis, Mildred Yarrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-21

China has banned the sale e luxuries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-03

with 443 degrees. The mercury last month reached its highest point on May 3l when temperature of 76 degrees was recorded, while the low est was 36 degrees on the lst. Ex- tremes of temperature for May are 80 degrees in 1915 and 24 degrees in 1884.
 The total precipitation for the month was GAO inches, or l,15 in- cheS above the normal. This is the first month this year that precipita- ton in Juneau has been above the normal The wettest May on rec ord over period of 46 years was that of 1884 when 1911 inches were recorded. and the driest that of 1905 with 1858 inches. The greatest 24- hour amount of precipitation was 1.S2 inches, falling on the 18th 17th. Measurable precipitation fell on 19 days of the month. No snow fell during the month
 There were four clear days, three partly cloudy, and 24 cloudy days during the month Out of possi- ble of 5199 hoursof sunshine, 1923 hours, or 31 percent were recorded. The normal percentage of sunshine for May is 37 percent.
 The prevailing wind direction for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-03
SERVICES
 HELD YESTERDAY
 FOR CHARLES SEY

Scores of Douglas and Juneau citizens paid final tribute yester- day afternoon to Charles Sey, pio- neer Alaskan who passed away sud- denly Friday afternoon.
 Masonic services were held in the Scottish Rite Temple and the Rev. G. Edward Knight delivered the eulogy. Vocal selections were given by Mrs. Glen Kirkham of Douglas.
 Attending the rites in body were members of the Masonic lodges, Order of Eastern Star and Pioneer Igloo. Interment was in the Masonic plot of Evergreen Gem etery
 Pallbearers included Wallis s. George, H. I. Lucas, J. J. Fargher E. E. Engstrom, John Guerin and Daniel Ross.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-03
WaItersIs winner0f
 9th Game
Dodgers Take Double- header from Cubs-
 Contests Split
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss)

With unbeaten Bucky Walters easing along to his ninth victory the Cincinnati Reds blasted out the first game of a doubleheader Sunday from the Boston Bees but received a whitewashing in the nightcap at the hands of Dick Err ickson.
 The Brooklyn Dodgers squeezed out doubleheader victory oyer the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Mana ger Leo Durocher, back at short- stop, drove in both Dodger runs in the nightcap with double in the second inning.
 Walter Beck and Bob Bowman each won his first game of the season Sunday, Beck stopping the Cardinals in the opener of a doubleheader and Bowman making it an even split by defeating the Phillies in the nightcap.
 The Pirates and Giants split a doubleheader, the Pirates winning the first but losing the second, de- spits homers with the bases load ed, by first baseman Elbies Flet- cher and outfielder Maurice Van Robays.
 The Boston Red Sox split with the White Sox Sunday, losing the first game but capturing the sec ond when Jimmy Foxx blasted out his thirteenth homer of the sea- son into the left field screen with one aboard in the ninth inning.
 A 26 hitting spree gave the Yam kees a double victory Sunday over the St. Louis Browns for a record of nine victories in ten contests.