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Evening star., 1940-09-14
Treat Lawns
For Beetle
Grubs Now

1t will not be long until the Japa-
nese beetle will have gone for this
year. To be sure there will be
few about the garden until nearly
frost time. but the damage by the
beetle stage is about over.
What about the grub stage? The
female beetle has entered the
ground and laid her eggs in the
first inch or two of the soil. These
eggs soon hatch and are known as
grubs. They are quite small at
first. Soon they are noticeable and
begin feeding on the roots OF
grasses. When numerous in the
sod they may kill out the grass
stand.
1t is now entirely possible to grow
A lawn which will be practically
free from injury by the beetle. Use
arsenate of lead (the usual acid
form at the rate of 10 pounds to
each 1000 square feet of lawn. In
treating small lots measure the
area and calculate the number Of
pounds of arSenate of lead needed.
This amount should be mixed with
about twenty times its own volume
of slightly moist sand or soil and
broadcasted over the lawn by hand.
1t should always be remembered
that lead arsenate is poisonous, and
It should be kept out of reach of
domestic animals and irresponsible
persons. Always keep the poison
from cuts or other breaks in the
skin and wash the hands well
before eating.
After applying the arSenate of
lead treatment to lawns it is we'll
to wash it into the soil by the aid
of water from the garden hose.
This washing will greatly reduce
the hazards of poisoning livestock
which might feed upon the treated
grass. 1t is always we'll to keep
persons off the lawn for few days
after treatment.
1t is not easy to give an estimate
of just how long this treatment will
remain effective. It seems probably
that under average conditions the
treatment should remain effective
for period of at least five years.
1t should be remembered that the
cost Of treatment is not quite as
much as it seems when the length
of time protection is afforded
spreads the cost over several years.
The treatment of a lawn will not
stop the appearance of the beetles
In your paintings. The condition
Of the lawn is the only point for
Judging the worth of the treatment.
Evening star., 1940-09-14

still slower IN producing results.
Fences are of varying Importance
to the average home owner and
many yards could we'll do without
them. Of course, where mother
looks upon the back yard as park
ing space for small children, then a
fence of some description is neces-
sary to curtail wandering instincts.
However, play yards need not be
large, especially as they are seldom
neat. If small, and screened by a
few Well-chosen shrubs from all
except the window where mother
keeps watch, it need not detract
materially from the yards appear
ance.
Most fences imply stay out, this
is private property" They are harsh
in appearance. Almost all kinds are
expensive to install and maintain.
Shrubs or vines used to cover them
may speed rust and decay. To pro-
vide privacy, however, fence or
screen of some kind is necessary.
Shrubs and hedge plants may be
used as a substitute if a boundary
marker is essential. although they
are not always satisfactory in keep
ing out children and dogs. Hedges
require more or less pruning and
trimming, but they have the grace
of green growing things and hence
are less Objectionable than fences
If dividing lines can be avoided
as they are in the photograph shown
above the rear yards may become a
private park. The owners in this
section of Barnaby Woods which is
minus fences and shrub boundaries
agreed to keep it as nearly park
like as possible. Even the paintings
of shrubbery were kept at mini
mum, while flowers and bulbs we're
grouped along the creek, or natu-
rallied.
1t may appear, that because this
area is shaded and has creek it is
better adapted to this method of
treatment than an area where there
are no trees or where there is
paved alleyway, but Arlington Viii
lage has an attractive greensWard
for its back yards that is unbroken
by fences or shrubbery boundary
paintings, and in many places is
without shade trees. The eXpanse
of green lawn even though broken
by walks is delightful contrast to
the usual roWhouse back yard No
matter how small the back yard may
in reality be, if there are no fences
to emphasize the size of the plot
one will receive a more favorable
impression when looking from the
window. The elimination of fences
and shrubbery dividing lines does
much to stimulate neatness and care
"a laudable objective inasmuch as
It's adds to the attractiveness of any
home.
Whether the yard is fenced or not,
however, does not reduce the neces-
sity for orderliness as a means of
increasing the pleasure one may re-
ceive in viewing it.
Evening star., 1940-09-14

the show, calls attention to the
show catalogues now available, and
all interested rosarians are urged
to ask for their copy. The schedule
provides classes for all rose growers
amateur, nurserymen and green
house. Get your show schedule and
plan now for the entries to be
made the morning of September %
in the New National Museum.
Evening star., 1940-09-14

C.P L.
enriched ideal
bulbs Texture important drainage clay bank
be made suitable by digging out depth Is inches and placing
before replacing
it. commercial fertilizer carries nitro
phosphorc acid
suitable Apply the Of 10 400 feet before
spadng old
out beds 81 feet wide and long desired Remove
the soil depth inches pile along the excavation
Spread the fertilizer the soil the depth of the padng break
clod if
according
inches depending the the and
to eight bulbs each After the bulbs place
labeled carefully
applied raked
planted border which
Evening star., 1940-09-14
Leaves From
The Garden
Notebook
Tear Gas Is Found
Very Satisfactory
, Soil Sterilizer

Tear gas (choloropicrin) is re-
ported as being an unusually salts
factory soil sterilizer. The gas is
poured into small holes punched
into the soil about 10 inches apart
They should be covered with canvas
to allow the gas to penetrate. This
should be done at least 2 weeks be-
fore planting. The gas kills fungous
diseases, nematodeS. weed seeds and
insects. The cost of the treatment is
small and is believed to be the most
satisfactory method yet developed,
as it does not affect the condition
of the soil and is neither explosive
nor inflammable.
1t cannot be used in beds nor in
greenhouses where plants are grow
ing. 1t should not be used in very
wet or very dry soils, nor when the
temperature is below CO.. Compost
piles may be treated as they are
built-each layer being treated and
then covered.
The frequent showers last week
made our disease-control program
rather ineffective and now black
spot and mildeW are rampant. Con-
tinued spraying and the picking
and burning of infected leaves will,
we hope, soon bring the blackspot
under control.
With the planting Of poppies COM
pleted and that of peonies well un-
der way, we should turn our atten-
ton to the planting of daffodils.
Get them in the ground as early as
possible so that they may make nor
NAL fall growth. Late planting often
times succeeds, but unless neces-
sary, why take chances?
Reseeding Of lawns as well as the
planting of new lawns should not
be long delayed. A combination of
bluegrass Go to 80 per cent?, red top
Q0 to Is per cent? and rye
grass 90 to IS per cent? is con-
sidered the best for this area, al
though most gardeners add white
clover. Other grasses such as Rhode
Island bent and Colonial bent may
be OF interest and used in place of a
part of the bluegrass. For shady
places one should use the rough
stalked bluegrass or Chewing's fes-
cue.
Many of the early Towering spring
perennials, such as the dwarf phlox
(phlox subulata), aubretia, pansies,
primroses and English daisies, may
be planted this fall. The small
plants are not only cheaper to buy
in September but they will bloom
earlier in the spring and oftentimes
do better since the shock of trans
planting is not so great when they
are small.
Evergreens should be transplanted
as soon as possible so that they may
become thoroughly established be-
fore cold weather. Soil that is well
supplied with compost or peat will
give the best results. Water them
well and If in an exposed situation
protect them from wind and sun
with hurlap or other kinds of
screens.
Fall is the best time to renovate
or plant new beds of lilies-of- the
valley. They thrive in sun or shade
when in well-enriched beds. Incor-
porate quantities of humus, such as
Well-rotted manure or compost, into
the soil before planting and place
the "pips" three inches apart with
the buds just below the surface OF
the ground. They are hearty feeders
and will well repay this extra care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS MEET
Admirers of Father Cough lin to Gather Sunday at
 Bantam Lake

Followers of the Rev. Charles E. Coughlin in Waterbury and from different parts of the state will gather at Deer Island Gate, Ban tam Lake, Litchfield, Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock in what promises to be one of the most interesting meetings ever held in the state in the interests of Social Justice move ment.
 The committee in charge of the affair today announced that the Rev. Luke Fitzsimons of Waterville, formerly of Goshen, will be the principal speaker This announce ment will be received with enthus- iasm by admirers of the Royal Oak priest, for Father FitzSimons is widely-known and extremely popu= lar among Connecticut followers of the Social Justice leader.
 The chief purpose of the gather ing is to discuss plans for further ing the Social Justice movement in Connecticut. It will afford Connec- ticut followers of Father Coughlin an opportunity to acquaint them selves with every phase of Father Coughlin's latest plans.
 The meeting is open to the public and the committee in charge stres- sed the fact anyone interested is cordially invited to attend and give expression to his views on the all- important question of Social Justice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

It long has been a common practice to lift rabbits by their ears. Although young animals may not be harmed by such treat ment, injuries are likely to result as they grow older and heavier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
Legal Notices

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, April 4th, A.
 ESTATE OF FANNIE J. HART, late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of GER TRUDE PLUMPTON, representing that more than ten years have elapsed since the death of said de- ceased, and praying that a finding be made that administration ought to be granted on said estate, and upon such finding being made that Letters of Administration may be granted, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro bate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 9th day of April, A. D. 194O, at II o'clock in the forenoon (Standard Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, on or before the 9th day of April 1940.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, 4-B-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
MAGIC TURNS ON MAGICIAN

Twin Falls, Ida.-(UP)-Presto! Somebody made off with equipment of Leckvold, magician. He had parked his car on a side street. He told police four suitcases of tricks" had disappeared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
LOWER ADMISSION
 ASKED AT STRAND
New Policy in Effect To- morrow Northwest
 Passage" Tops Bill

Ending this evening at the pop ular Warner Bros. Strand theater is Rudyard KiplingS "The Light That Failed" with Ronald Coleman in the leading role; also Jane With CTS and Joe Brown Jr., in High School"
 Tomorrow marks the first day of the Strands new low price policy and also the opening day of the technicolor production Northwest Passage" with Spencer Tracy, Wal ter Brennan and Robert Young in the leading roles.
 Under the new policy theatergoers will be afforded the Strands pick of the picture programs" at a lower admission. Despite the new policy evening prices will still prevail Sun days and holidays.
 Northwest Passage" which is scheduled for an engagement of four days. is truly superlative pro- duction. Without fear of contra diction, it can be stated that the film is the greatest physical pro- ducSion ever attempted by the mo- tion picture industry.
 Amazing are the performances by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
BY TOM WOLF NEA Service Staff Correspondent

NEA service SCaH correspondent
 New York, April 5-From Holly wood, Broadway looks like a hick talent farm, occasionally develop ing dramatic ability for Hollywood to snatch.
 From Broadway, Hollywood ap- pears as a false, gilded stage, sci against which cany happy combi. nation of feminine curves or any atll dark 'n' handsome ham cal romance, regardless of ability while such talent as does exist i constantly miscast.
 As this jealousy fight is wagec back and forth, every so often ont coast strikes a damaging blow This seasons first round went tc Hollywood, which produced suct superb character movies as "The Grapes of Wrath" Abe Lincoln in Illinois" and Gone With the Wind"
 But the second round is Broad ways. And the man who tossed the telling punch is none other thAetAA 4AOlly WOON IT dllC1IOU lOIlCs GIVEN FIRST ROLE
 TO "LIMBER UP"
 Tone started his career true to the old Broadway to Holly wood success formula. Getting his early experience as a charter member of the Group Theater, he went west and became another golden boy" of the films.
 Last season Tone returned to Broadway and the Group. He was immediately cast in virile role as the flashy gangster in "The Gentle People" A dynamic and powerful Tone appeared here and there in his characterization, but certainly he was no new man.
 Hollywood smiled. Broadway said nothing, thought of "The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
NAME CAST TOPS
 STATES FEATURE
Ann Sheridan in First Starring Role in "It All
 Came True"

Performances today and tomorrow at the Warner Bros. State theater mark your last opportunity to see the grand comedy "Too Many Illus bands" with Jean Arthur, Fred Mac Murray and Melvyn Douglas m the co-starring leads. Included on the same program is the second big treat British Intelligence" with Boris Karloff and Margaret Lind say; also an added feature "The Seize of Warsaw"
 Continuing the States big parade ot spring hits is one of the freshest, frolicking films of the season "It All Came True" which opens at that theater on Sunday and pre- sents new and lovelier Ann Sher- 1dan in her first starring role and a large cast including Humphrey Bogart, Jeffrey Lynn and Zazu Pitts.
 In this her first starring picture Miss Sheridan will prove to Water burians that dramatic ability and "oomph" makes a delightful con- bination. Never have her talents been given such an opportunity to display themselves, and according to advance reports she proves to be one of the most outstanding fem mine personalities on the screen to- day.
 Completely captivating as the teasing, tempting, man-handling torch singer, she sings two tuneful songs, dances the rhumba and in short dominates the film which is quite as it should be, considering that the more you see of Miss Sher- idan, the more you want to see. With the quaintness, charm, and dramatic suspense that only author Louis Bromfield can put into his Fstories it tells the tale of group of people living in New York board ing house run by two sentimental old women, using it as a refuge where they can fight off the reality of the present and dwell in the fond memories of the past. The complacent atmosphere of the house is shattered when first Ann, daugh- ter of one of the landladies comes home to roost and again when the house-keeper's son, Jeffrey Lynn, returns home after an absence of five years, with gangster who in- tends to use the house as a hideout.
 Jeffrey Lynn, Miss Sheridan's leading man, whom Localities re- member for his excellent work in ''The Fighting 69th," gives an en- gazing performance as a sensitive and embittered young musician and Humphrey Bogart does a bang-up job as the gangster who has a grand sense of humor
 Others in the talented cast in clude Una O'Connor, Grant Mitchell and Felix Bressart who give excel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

the films players right down the line from winning Academy Award actors Tracy and Brennan to bit players. The feminine roles are brief, being handled by Ruth Hussey and Isabel Jewell, but you do not miss major femininity in this absorbing story of a band of cour- ageous men who show what forti- tude and physical sacrifice really can be.
 Against some of the most colorful and startling scenic backgrounds ever invaded by a technicolor cam era, are scenes which will leave you gasping. You will not soon forget such episodes as those in which the rangers carry huge whaleboats over mountain top or battle their way through miles of treacherous swamp. and their superhuman achievement of forming a human chain across a raging river torrent so that the army can safely carry supplies over these hardy men.
 It is an outstanding fact that in Northwest Passage" screen lovers are brought one of the finest bits of entertainment in the screens hiS- tory. To miss it is to deny ones self a thrill which comes once in life time.
 Co-featuring the program will be Young As You Feel" with the lovable Jones Family.
 And then coming to the Strand on Wednesday is "The Shop Around the Corner with James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in the co-star- ring leads, Zane Grey's Knights of the Range" with Russell Hayden and Jean Parker will be the added attraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
Scores One For Broadway In Feud With Hollywood

Gentle People" as the rinse neces- sary to wash off the sticky sweet from Tones movie character. Now he was ready for THE part.
 FRANCHOT, THEY SAY,
 IS NOW A MAN
 He got 1t recently in Ernest HemingWay's at-long-last produced "The Fifth Column" Primarily, the play is character study of a higf strung American working as a Loy. alist counter espionage agent ir Madrid during the Spanish Civi War. Tone brings to the character of Philip Rawlings all the real vir. ility latent in an idealistic mar forced face to face with the sicken- ing disillusion of modern wars treachery and brutality.
 To-day" unanimously sung the critics, "Franchot is man."
 MT. Tones case is not unique although it outshines all others of the current Broadway season Within the past two years, at least four very glamorous ladies, neg lected or maltreated by the movies have appeared in Broadway roles which have added appreciably tc their theatrical stature.
 The Broadway Hollywood fued continues, as it probably always will. Actors who feel they are miscast in Hollywood will always return to Broadway to get them- selves re-identified in the public mind. And moviegoers every where may continue to thank Broadway for re-discovering some of the biggest box office stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

in the penal colony, who become fel- loW-fugitives after a prison break.
 In the supporting cast are a group of the most distinguished character actors in Hollywood. Ian Hunter has his strongest role to date as Cam breau, the mysterious stranger with a bible, about whom revolve the fates of all the principals. Peter Lorre portrays the repulsive libere Monster Pig, Julie's persistent suitor Paul LukaS is the Wife-murder Hessler; Albert Dekker the Cockney safe cracker, Moll; J. Edward Brom- berg the fear-ridden murder, Flau- bert; Eduardo Ciannelli the demen- ted Telez; John Arledge the weak ling, and many others of hote handle brief roles compellingly.
 The story tells of nine men who es- cape a tropical prison and head for the seacoast, where a sloop is carry ing them to safety. Seven persons reach the boat including Julie, who has been picked up by Verne en route. Four reach the appointed haven. But each one who perishes meets a splendid, repentant death through the influence of Cambreau Through one of the most compelling dramatic stories ever written for the screen runs this underlying spirit ual theme.
 The second big hit on the pro- gram presents Lynn Bari and Mary Beth Hughes in the exciting Free, Blonde And 21". Here is roman tic story filled with high drama and plenty of comedy. Henry Wilcoxon and Robert Lowrey have the male leads and provide the heart -throbs for the two pretty heroines.
 Attractions coming to close at Loew's Poli tonight include Shirley Temple in "The Bluebird" and Charlie Chan In Panama"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION

This is to give notice that l, Thomas Aloysious Donahue of 26 Park Place, Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated March 22. 194O, with the Liquor Control Com mission for Club Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the prem ises, 297 East Main St., Waterbury. Conn. The business is owned by Brass City Aerie, No. 2205, Fraternal Order of Eagles, of 297 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Thomas Aloysious Donahue of 26 Park Place, Water bury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 THOMAS ALOYSIOUS DONAHUE. Dated March 22, 1940. 3-29-4-5-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
DISTRICT of wArERrowN,

DISTRICT of WATERTOWN, ss. PROBATE COURT, March 26th, A. D. 1940. ESTATE of LOUISA w. EISELE YESKE, late of the Town of Watertown, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Watertown hath limited and allowed six months from date here of, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 EDWARD MASCOLO,
 Executor. 4-5-3t Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
LIQUOR PERMIT

NUITOE UT AFFEHCATIUN
 This is to give notice that T, James J. White, Jr.. of 675 North Riverside St., Waterbury, Conn, 4th, 1940, with the Liquor Control Commission for Tavern Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises. 6S1 North Riverside St., Waterbury, Conn. The business Is 675 North Riverside St., Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by James J. White, Jr., of SIS North Riverside St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as
 JAMES J. WHITE, JR.
 Dated April 4, 1940. 4-5-12-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
NOTICE!
SEWER ASSESSMENTS

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Water bury, at 8 meeting held April 2, 1940, made assessment for sewer purposes on property and against property owners on Eldridge Street, from Charlotte Street to Moran Street, in the amounts set to their respectiVe names, to wit:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
STRANGE CARCO'
 OPENS TOMORROW
Gable and Crawford Co., Starred in LOeW=POli
 Attraction

The big parade of Spring hits continues at LoeW's Poli with the presentation tomorrow afternoon of Strange Cargo, next in tne big lineup of outstanding attraction booked in for an early showing at this popular theater.
 For the first time in three years Clark Gable and Joan Crawford, who have co-starred with memor- able success in five films in the past, team again in Strange Cargo"
 Perturbation of the Richard Sale best-seller Mot Too Narrow-Not Too Deep" Strange Cargo" pre- sents Gable as convict Verne Andre. lncorrigible person in South American penitentiary, and Miss Crawford as Julie, cafe entertainer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

lent interpretations of people who seem to have stepped out of gone by days.
 Rounding out the program will be one of the lustiest, blood -tingling dramas to come from the cinema center in many a day. "King of the Lumberjacks" with John Payne and Gloria Dickson in the co-starring leads.
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-18

QUESTION Why do you call RPM new type motor oil?"
 ANSWER Because it is brand new." It does things no one oil ever did before. There used to be just two types of oil - Eastern and Western But now, thanks to a new process, RPM" combines the advantages