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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
WOONSOCKET HAS
 DISASTROUS FIRE
General Alarm Blaze on Main Street Does $75,.
 900 Damage

Woonsocket, R. I, Jan. l7-(UP)A general-alarm fire swept the Globe building or Man street today as firemen hainpered by near.Sero weather battled more than three hours to control flames which threatened the business area.
 Damage was estimated ct $76,000,
 The building was damaged 50 ex' tensively that officials feared they could not determine the cause of the fire. It was the second serious blaze in the city's center in five days. A $i60000 fire swept the Commercial building Saturday night,
 Today's fire was discovered when flames were already shooting from windows of two shops on the first floor of the two-story brick building. No one was reported Injured. Firemen were forced to battle the flames from the front and from roofs of adjacent buildings since the Blackstone River runs in the rear.
 Apparatus blocked the nearby bridge, Q bottle neck into the city. Thousands of mill workers were de- layed several hours enroute to work as bus lines were tied up. Police said 1t might be mid-morning before the traffic was unsnarled.
 The burned structure housed offices of the Manville Curtain company and the Lowell Dress Shop on the first floor and pro- fessionai offices on the second floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
CHEMICAL PLANT
 BLAST PROBED

Maynard, Mass, Jan. 17.-CUP)-- State police and company officials refused today to discuss hints Of sa- botage in connection with an explo- sion of a smokeless powder maga- zine at the American Cyanamid & Chemical corporation last night.
 Fire that followed the blast caused about 5000 damage. accord ing to officials. No one was in the building and five men were un- harmed in another magazine near by.
 Bremen from Maynard. Acton, and Concord battled for more than an hour before quelling the flames among timbers which were shat tered and tossed hundreds of feet by the explosion.
 The blasts concussion was felt over a two-mile area. Dishes top- pied from shelves and few win dows were broken in home a half mile from the scene. Firemen esti- mated that @ ton of powder was stored in the magazine, a shed cov- ering about 800 square feet.
 State police. unable to determine cause of the blast. notified State Fire Marshal stephen c. Clarity who was expected to go to the scene later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
In Favor

Congressman J. Joseph Smith of this city announced at Wash- ington last night that he favored President Roosevelt's plan for the United States to make loans to Finland for purchase of food and clothing.
 MT. Smith said, however, that he would oppose the granting of any funds which would be used to buy guns, ammunition or mili- tary supplies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Breaks" Reported

Attempted burglaries were In. vestigated by Detective Sergt. Anthony Mariana at the follow ing places last night:
 A shoe repair shop, Cherry and Vine streets, side windows broken.
 Delaney's Grill, 84S West Main street, front door glass.
 Cellar doors pried at a store at Grove and Central avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Scarlet Fever

Waterbury had l7 cases of scarlet fever last week, accord ing to the weekly bulletin of the state department of health. The local total was the highest in the state, New Britain, with l2 cases, having the second highest member. The state as Q whole had 72 cases.
 This city reported Ave cases of lobar pneumonia, but had no cases of measles, diphtheria or wheoping cough.
 Cases of who0ping cough about the state increased from 50 to S7, and lobar pneumonia cases climbed from 66 to S3. Cases of measles dropped from 204 to l6l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

ture. The cold was accompanied by @ bitter wind which whipped along the streets,
 The weatherman says that we are in for c prolonged cold spell, Light snow Is predicted for tonight, with colder weather tomorrow, Friday and Saturday.
 Many motorists were caught un- aware by the sudden sharp drop in temperature and found their cars frozen this morning. Anti-freeze preparations were In great demand.
 Skating conditions ct city parks were reported almost ideal. Good skating was also In order ct many ponds about the city.
 sub-Zero Reports
 Boston, Jan. i7-(UP)-With sub. zero weather reported in northern portions, New Englanders shivered today in what may prove the sea. sons coldest spell.
 The mercury here dropped 30 de- grees in 24 hours as the cold wave was accompanied by winds which at times reached Q velocity of 30 miles an hour.
 dreenville, Me-, reported 6 read-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Mean Thief

Police are looking for little black bag-which weighs 20 pounds.
 It happened this way: Mrs. Et- to Bradley. il Elizabeth street went into a downtown drugstore last night to make e telephone call. she laid her portable sewing machine on . table near tlae tele- phone booth. When she came out the bag was gone,
 Police hope the beg win Do re
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Severe Cold Spell Predicted For City
Temperature Remains Below 20 Mark Today, Around 9 During Night
High Winds Add to Discomfort -Autoists Find Car: Frozen Today Skating, Ski Enthusiasts, Coal
 Dealers JubiIant

Waterbury had It's coldest day. time weather of the winter today, the temperature remaining well be- low the 20-degree mark through the morning. The mercury lowered near the l6-degree mark for several hours. Early this afternoon 1t was ct IS degrees,
 Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker reported that the lowest temperature recorded during the night at the city hall was nine de- grees above zero. The temperature has gone below that several times in the past month.
 Accompanying Wind
 Daylight, however, failed to bring with 1t any marked rise in teimpera-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Mother Driving

Robert and Beatrice Wood were named defendants in c $700 civil action filed in common pleas court yesterday by Andrew Skuba of this city, the litigation being based on an automobile accident on Pine street December l6.
 Attorney T. Gordon Hutchin- son brings the action for the plaintiff who seeks to recover for damages to his car. Ths complaint ayers that a car, owned by Robert Wood and driven by his mother, collided with the Skuba car which has been parked on Pine street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
"Pincll Hitter"

Danbury. Conn.,, January l7. - (UP) - Rather than have her husband lose Q WPA trucking com tract because he had fallen DI, Mrs. George Frank of Waterbury was In the drivers seat of his truck today hauling materials for . road improvement project.
 WPA officials said she was "dO- ing a fine job."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Asks AliniOny

Further evidence on the motion for alimony made by Mrs. Theresa Crook Burrell against Arthur E. Burrell, Hartford insurance man, was heard yesterday morning In superior court by Judge Prank P. McEvoy who reserved decision.
 The local woman asks the court to grant her alimony pending the trial of c divorce action she has brought against her husband. The hearing started Inst Friday morn- ing and was continued until yes- terday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Case Continued

Walter c. Yama. %, of 264 Black Rock avenue, Bridgeport, arrested yesterday on c charge of violating the motor vehicle law, was granted a continuance until January 22 by Judge Theobald B. Conway in City Court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Driver Held

An auto-truck crash at Com gress street and Washington avenue early this afternoon re. suited in the arrest of Michael N. Hychka, Jr., of l66 Wood street, on . motor vehicle charge.
 Motor Patr0lman John Decley reported to Capt. William Dug gan that Q Fulton Market truck operated by Hychka collided with an automobile driven by Carlo DeNicola, of 36S Berkley avenue. Both vehicles were damaged. No one waA injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
(. I. o. Negotiates

Waterbury Brass Workers union ofticials will negotiate with. the Scovill Mfg. Go. this afternoon on contracts covering employees of the eyelet department of the company.
 The meeting will be held in the ofaees of the company ct 4:l6 o'clock,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

ing of 7l degrees below zero. Tenn peratures of minus 10 degrees were recorded in Bangor, Me, and Northtield, Vt.
 The temperature was Q at S:S0 Q, m. in Boston and near-zero In many suburbs. Zero weather prevailed in western Massachusetts.
 Increasing cloudiness and colder weather was predicted with occa- sional light snow probable later to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
FIREMEN SMOTHER
 PAN OF OIL BLAZE

Bremen this morning extin- guished without damage Q small fire in an American Brass company building on Freight street.
 The blaze wae caused by 6 spark which tell into pan Of cil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

The following are asked to report at the bowling alleys Thursday night at 7:46 to go to Waterville to play in the card party being Spon. sored by the St. Michael's parish: Ed O'Donnell, Tom Coughlin, Tom McHugh, Peter Kelly Pat CreavenD Michael Rayel, Daniel Murphy, Pat rick Noonan, James Cusick, Thomas Kelly and Dennis Quill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
LOcked.Out!

Porch- climbing for . good cause was demonstrated by Private John Ray of Engine 6 yesterday.
 The fireman, responding to Q still alarm from 1Se Plaza avenue, met Mrs. Louise Rosen who told him she had locked herself out of the house.
 Sealing the veranda roof, Ray entered . second story window and opened the front door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
CAROLE sKIPs COMEDY

A far cry from many screwball comedy roles, Carole Lombard DOT. trays Q highly emotional, dramatic part in RKO Radios vigil in the Night" Brian Aherne and Anne Shirley share co-starring honors with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Clubs Installation
 Plans Now Perfected
Elaborate Program Arranged for Next Tuesday Eve
 ning-Tie Develops in "45" Tournament
WASHINGTON HILL

managed to remain in tie for first place as Coughlin's Marketeers were also handed a setback being on the short end of e g to 3l count ct the hands of Bill O'Donnells Galty Boys.
 Other results were Began 32, Me- Hugh 3i; Greaney 36, O'Neil 26
 The standing to date Is as fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
- SPOTLIGHTYNG - Erase City News

turned. They said Mrs. Bradley makes her living by sewing. She has three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

CiyiI defense workers who have had duties near sandbags in London are reporting Q mysterious epidemic of Insect bites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Building Permits

The following permit has been issued at the office of Building In. spector John T. Hartley:
 Martin GreenbIatt, to make d. terations to store at 2Ss Cooke street. eSoo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

stare Thinking that perhaps the gal was Q little thick, La Deutsch repeated the gesture with more emphasis The womai4 then spoke to her companion and both rose to leave {. Helen thought this was pretty silly way to take 1t and leaned forward to explain matters :, With this, the pair broke into a run for the door, lock- ing wild-eyed over their shoulders <. Ten minutes later, while primping up, Helen got a glimpse Ot her top-piece ip the mirror - and nearly collapsed ... It was not the Dache hatl
 Theirs was the typical sugar daddy-chorus girl romance with which the Broadway annals are re- plete He loved her very much and wanted to take her away from all that" And she was willing ti let hirn-provtding he signed over everything but his undershirt to her (although she loved him very much too, of course) So, on that basis, they were married and settled down to quiet domesticity for from the Bright Lights sector But af- ter o short time life In the suburbs began to pail on her What she missed most was seeing her name and pictures in the gazettes as she did when she was famous glamor girl She finally pre- vailed on her spouse to engage a high-priced press agent for her on Q yearly retainer, Q whim hubby amusedly thought well worthwhile II 1t would make her happy But now the irony arrives The first big assignment she gave the space grabber hired ct her husbands ex. pense-was to publiciSe her suit foi divorcel
 For several years e Wall Street broker, who was embedding a clients money to play the market and clean up, kept depositing large sums of his winnings under his Wife's name 60 he couldn't be tempted to gamble that away .. He needed that money as nis ace- -in-the -hole, he figured, If ever he were caught He could pay off the embedded money with the dough he'd banked. That's why he wasn't jumping out of windows when the day of reckoning came
 He admitted his guilt calmly The money, he reassurred the client would be returned instantly <. But his wife didn't know what he was talking about when he asked Tor the money he'd deposited in her name. That was her money, and she would be no party to his shame So he went to jail and his wife divorced him--it's SO easy when your husband is c thief Re. gently, she married the client her husband had swindled!
 He's lust q "bit" actor (one who plays small ro!es), but that didn't stop him from falling !n love with a well known actress A few seasons ago they appeared together in Q big hit. He played the role of her boy friend It wasn't difficult for him to be convincing because he really felt the part he was portraying :. She never LOOK his attentions seriously, as he was many professional rungs below her and SO 1t almost killed him when She married and departed for Holly : wood The film colony, however treated her unkindly and after two years of struggling out there Tor recognition she returned to Broad- way-enthusiastic over Q part in a new show And he's doing nip' ups from joy, too :. For hVs also in it-piaying the leading mar asslgnment-this time as her ever- ioyir' husband-but his bread on the water Is this: Before she was accepted-he had to approve herr
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
BROWN DOC WINS
CHAM P|ONSH|
Second Boston Terrier
Title Taker By Water
bury Owners

Up. Us Little Model, regarded as
the outstanding female in the last
10 years and owned by Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Brown of Chestnut avenue,
was declared champion at The 18th
annual dog show of the Governors
Footguard Athletic Association at
the Hartford 'Armory Saturday.
The local entry was unanimously
judged the best female out of field
Of SIS Boston Terriers and copied
four points at the show which gave
her total of Is for her champion
ship. The victory gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown their second championship
dog in two years, "P. j. Riding
High" male, winning the same
honor.
The American Kennel Club spon-
sored Saturdays show which drew
Boston Terriers from all sections Of
New England. A record total Of 8l9
entries in Sc breeds was judged dur
ing the day. "P. Us Little Model
has been q competitor in six Amer
lean Kennel Club shows and has
only lost once, placing her among
the best ever judged in New Eng
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, very elated
with two champions, are not expect
ed to participate in any further
shows.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
Bad Luck Trails Many No-Hit Pitchers
|CREMOS OPPOSE
XII WEDNESDAY
Locals Lose at New Bril-
tain 32.24 in First
Game of Series

Basketball finally passes out Of
the local sports picture Wednesday
night when the K. Of L. strive to
square matters with the New Britain
Cremos at st. Joseph's hall In the
second game of their state champ
ionship series.
The State league champions set
back the Knights, 1924, Saturday
night in New Britain in the years
most ragged exhibition and the
knights are most anxious to chalk
up victory over the Hardware City
aggregation before they hang up
their shoes for the year.
The game, as dreary as the wea-
ther, attracted only 400 fans, halt
of them from Waterbury, and both
teams were very much off form
making for a very dull evening.
Almost four minutes went by be-
fore Center Joe Glownia scored q
New Britain two-pointer. Fred
Ferrie tied 1t up for the Knights,
but the Cremos went on to take a
7-3 lead at the end of the quarter
and were never behind thereafter,
boosting the advantage to 1911 at
the half and 27-17 at the third
quarter.
The Liths, with Koch, Verbyla
and Saldukas, replacing Joyce, Tue
key and Hudobenko IN the last IL
minutes, went on to hold the Cremos
to one point in the first eight min
utes OF the final period, while they
cut the lead to 1924, but then Cur
nicki and Parsons found the range
to sew it up.
Gurricki and Parsons we're the
chief Crerno point-makers, tossing in
II, while Joyce and Ferrie led the
Liths with 10.
The K. of L. took II pops for 10
baskets and missed 10 Of IA fouls,
the winners scoring on IA of 81 shots
and four of six free losses.
The Liths unquestionably missed
the services of those two married
men, Joe Boley and Joe Swasey,
handy gents in the all-important
business of snatching the ball off
the boards, and they'5ll welcome
back Swasey eagerly for WedneS-
days game at the Brooklyn hall.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
RIGGS TOPS GRANT
AT RIVER OAKS

Houston, Tex, April 22-CUP)-
Bobby Riggs took the tenth annual
River Oaks Tennis tournament in
his third try at River Oaks yesterday
beating Bitsy Grant Us, 6-3, Us in
the final.
He succeeded Frank Guernsey of
Rice Institute, National Intercolleg-
late winner for the past two years.
Grant won the title here in 1885,
1886 and 1887.
Then Riggs, paired with his VIM
bledon championship partner, FL
wood Cooke of Portland, Ore, in the
doubles final lost to Charles Hare
of England and Jack Tidball of Los
Angeles, 6-1, 6-8, So.
Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan OF
Boston, Americas third ranking
player, won the women's singles
title by defeating Mary Hardwick OF
London, GA, ST, 60. Mrs. Fabyan
capitalized on errors off Miss Hard
wick's backhand and repeatedly
scored placements.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
NORTH END SOFTBALL

The North End Independent
Softball League will hold a meeting
tonight at 8 o'clock at the North
End "Y". All representatives of the
teams entered In the league are re-
quested to be present for discussion
of important plans. Joe Hyr1aies
Wonderland A. c., composed OF the
North End Wolves, Waterbury Blues
consisting of many Of the Tigers,
and the Locust st. Terriers, led by
Hank" Gagain, are the newest en-.
trants in the league. Patsy's Tavern
Highlanders and the Trojans are
other clubs interested in inserting
teams. Other North End teams in
terested in entering this league must
send a representative to tonight's
meeting. Officers will be elected at
tonight's discussion. The league Is
at present trying to obtain suitable
playing diamonds for its contests.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
Sports
QUESTIONS
Answered

Have you sports question you
want answered? Write your ques-
ton clearly, sign your name and
address and mail your query to
Sports Fan Question Man, Sports
Service, Bureau, The Waterbury
Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash
ington, ID. C., enclosing a Scent
postage stamp for personal reply.
Don't telephone: write as directed.
@. Has night baseball been play
ed at Sportsman'S Park, the home
grounds of the st. Louis Browns?
A. 1t will be inaugurated there on
May "a, when the Browns play their
first of seven nocturnals with the
Cleveland Indians.
@. In bowling, which pins are
left standing in the Lilly Split?"
A. Nos. $40.
@. What are the racing colors Of
Charles S. Howard, owner of the
famous SEABISCUIT?
A. Red, white III" in triangle
front and back, white sleeves, red
and white cap.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
Washington Crew
Poughkeepsie Pick
By United Press

Washington'S HuSkieS were eStad-
lished today at the leading conten-
der for the Poughkeepsie regatta
title won last year gy California s
crew.
The Huskies scored a convincing
victory over California in the 37tll
meeting of the two schools at Seat
tie Saturday, finishing almost two
full lengths ahead of the Bears in
17:15.8. California led by nearly half
a length at the mile mark but the
Huskies rallied and overlook the
Bears. The Huskies moved out in
front at the mile and half, WIDEN
ed the gap to open water at the two
mile marker and fought off CAL
ifornia challenge in the final 500
yeards to move ahead at every
stroke. The California Freshmen
turned back Washington but the
Huskies Junior Varsity upset the
favored California Juniors by a
length and a half.
There were two races in the east,
Princeton winning over Navy on
Lake Carnegie, N. j., and Columbia
finishing first in a three-crew
match on New York's Harlem river.
Princeton, leading almost from the
start, answered all of Nays challen-
ges and sped across the line len
9Th and a half ahead, finishing in
10:47 2-5.
Columbia triumphed over Rutgers
and Manhattan in one Of the fastest
races rowed on the Harlem river. At
the finish, Columbia was length
and three-quarters in the van, with
Rutgers seven lengths in front Of
Manhattan. The Columbia freshmen
in their own win over Rutgers were
clicked in 6:07, course record in
beating Rutgers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
Ingersoll Girls
Win Pin Crown
By II Games

Ingersoll girls proved the best
team of the Girls Industrial Bowl
ing League which rolled weekly at
the Mattatuck alleys, final standing
and averages of the league indicate.
the winners having an edge of II
games when the schedule was COM
pleted. Patent Button finished in
the runner-up spot with only one
game separating Paper Box and
Oakville Pin for third and fourth
place.
Adele Stasiunas was the standout
member of the league with high
average of 1929; high single of 1853,
and high three games of 361, while
Paper Box team took high team sim
gle and three game honors. Final
60 nfc o,,I fip,,roc.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
JOHN W. BRISTOL WINS
SWIMMING NUMERALS

Mercersburg, Pa. April 22-John
Wmship Bristol of Waterbury, Conn
was awarded the Mercersburs
Academy athletic distinction OF
numerals in swimming here today
according to the announcement OF
Coach John Miller of the swimming
team Mercersburg's team came
through the season with only one
defeat, and that at the hands of the
Yale Freshmen.
The team retained the interscho.
lastic championships at Lehigh In
terscholasticS and the Penn A. @
InterScholastic Championships.
Bristol is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Kenneth H. BRISTOL of u Holmes
avenue, Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
The pAYOIF:
Keltner and Mccoy Baseball Targets; Shortage Of
Mays at Jamaica Acute; n Y Rangers in for Repairs
BY HARRY GRAYSON
NEA Service Sports Editor

White and the let Ken
hadn't forgotten his -advd app
compensation last winter Philadelphia fans
ride evidently because he collected that
$45 600 bonus from the Athletics.
Perhaps all thin Coffman requires the opportunity
Neither Mickey Crane Demar Baker scker Coffman much
Detroit And opening he did the Tigers
surprised Of all Haney
bagged straight Haney
better pitcher his Detroit showed
which he grabbed the Aabaman in that trade last winter
again last Sylvester Johnson the Phles
hit the chin by line drives from the bat Of Ary Vaughan of the
Pirates with the third base Each time the ball
the attempting
tagged credited
assists like those.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-22
VOL YES SEEK CITY
WIDE LEAGUE SPOT

North End Wolves, one of the best
sottball teams in the city which
played for the Rudy Grill last sea-
son in the North Square league will
represent the Wonderland Grille
this season, and is to work out Sum
day afternoon at p. m. at the d.
vision street playground. They hope
to get into the City-Wide league
this year, which meets tonight at
the central YMCA. For games write
to J. Abriola, 1873 Orange street, or
phone 3-4424.