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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

Heard in passing. According to Bridgeport re- ports the first the late Walter Chryser owned Locomobile They were built in Bridgeport in the early days of motor manufacturing Eleven men and woman have been nominated for New York Univer sity's Hall of Fame. All identified with the development of American journalism and ncude Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science Horace Greeley (of "Go West, young man. fame, as well N. Y. Tbune) Joseph Pulitzer who founded the old New York Word Henry w. Grady, famous for his writing in the Atlanta Ga Constitution in the reconstruction period after the Civil War; Thomas Paine, Revolutionary War pampheteer, essayst, writer Philip Freneau Poet of the Revolution and editor of the National Gazette; Noah Webster, lexicographer and editor of the American Minerva; Samuel Adams Boston Gazette contributor; John Boyle OReilly, editor of the Boston Pilot Carl Echurz editor and writer Christopher Latham Sholes congressman.
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The Valley settler., 1940-10-18
Val ! CIV

THE VALLEY SETTLER Is rusl ished
 every Friday by the Eat2ru5Aa
 Valley Farmers CooParatlng As
 sociation at Palmer, Alaska.
 Eng. Editor: Irving Howville
 rates: $l .0O year
 By mail: l.75 year
 Ma lied anywhere: 10 copy
 This paper is issued for the pur- pose of giving informa t1on and news Of the Matanuska Valley Farmer s Cooperating Assoc etion 5 Iwork, problems, accomplishments Ialso news of local and general Interests; and to fos ter the CO., operative spirit of the farmers of the Tatanuska Valley.
The Valley settler., 1940-10-18
LET THERZ BE LIGHT

LET THERZ PE LIGHT Many Of us have been wondering wha t became of. the Elec trification pro joct that was stertod in the Valley some time aCo. Att Q meet ing Of the conLnit tee Tor promotion of this pro ject held last Saturday in the Extension Office it was reported that sinco July 20, con- versatton by telegraph hcs made steady progress. T-e "ho1d up" t tho present. time is tho con- sidoration of including the r2-nos in tho pro joct.
 lr. Ross L. Shoely is so sure of obta ininn cleo tri city Tor tho Valley, that he is not mal,inC other arrangements for lights in his Grade 4 barn.
 There will be light.
The Valley settler., 1940-10-18

I0022 HOlC DESTROYED 1T Hr2E Lest Saturday morning, t',a ,-ona of TT. 2 Yrs. Harold l'ooro, wos como1e tely dostroyed by f.-e. Everything in the house lost lLc1UGin- new clothing reoont1y n0rcAcsod. 2.l'. Iooro was i0us- 1T turned end is in thc locc1 nos- ~ital.
The Valley settler., 1940-10-18
TO. 'ElrAAE5S ACElEVllT-NT T

,CJiG+4. The Horonokora oN the lc t~nas1-2 Vcl1oy gro having thoir annual meeting on Gctur6ay, Oct. l9, at the CoHr1un3ty To1l 9:0O r.-. This yoer thoro will be ID oxhi- bits of pro ioct work since 1xhi- bits have boon shown ct 3.7e fcir end during 6orm end home wool. Tho following program hes boon arranged:
 l. Butte "Gho 3angs of 7a1ao
 Love" 2. Rivorbond IA Suro Cure Tor
 c LYE" 2. 8ourdoUGh Mothers Sit down
 Strike" 4. Special Music Ers. narnor
 Mrs. Tyorimaa 5. Civic Center II? You 1aesa?" 6. Spruce Grove Slcit 7. Hilltop S!cit 8. Mountain View old So2~s 9. Glacier Viow ? ? ? co 10. Ins tG11o 6ion of Offfco. Candle Lighting J. T. IiIr2o 1llc.r T 3ofro oahmon5s ; 8cndwIcAos, Ca'-o,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
"InfOrmatiOn Please"

Secretary Frank J. Green of the local Chamber of Commerce will preside at an Information Please" session of commercial executives tomorrow at the MOhican hotel, New London. The quiz will be a highlight of the second days pro- ceedings of the meeting.
 MT. Green is vice-president of the association.
 The conference opened with luncheon meeting this noon. One of the principal speakers this af- ternOOn was to be State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey. The program to be directed by MT. Green is scheduled for 11:15 a. m. tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
OPPORTUNITIESIN MECHANICAL WORK
IVA, State Highway De- pertinent Unite in New
 Training Project

A splendid opportunity in me- chanical work is being offered to unemployed and inexperienced young men in this vicinity by the joint efforts of the Connecticut State Highway Department ard the Natinoal Youth Administration, Richard A. Barrett, IVA admins trator, announced today.
 The project offers work exper- fence in mechanical lines in the maintenance shops in various parts of the state. Work in these shops will consist of mechanical service on automobiles, trucks and road equip- ment and experience will be had in the use of power machines, hand tools, and their proper relation to the job in repairing and recondi- tioning fo mechanical road equip ment.
 It is hoped that young men en- tering these repair shops will pick up enough information in mechan- ical lines to aid them ill securing jobs in private industry. Applica- tions are now being accepted for this work at the local IVA office or at the IVA state office in New Haven. Youth workers will be paid from IVA funds but will be under the supervision of the foreman in the Division of Roadway and Main terauce Shops.
 Repair shops are located in:
 Branford. Naugatuck, Libson, Norwalk, New Milford, Newington, Winsted, Warehouse Point, West Willington, Putnam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
EXPERT ON CARD STARTING STREAnNED
 Big Mitt Used By Eastern Con Moo

small number of marks along the eastern seaboard.
 Judging from newspaper ac- counts, the gambling ring used a Streamlined version of the Big Mitt."
 This is short-con Opposed to pigeon in that the amounts swim dled usually are comparatively smalD game operated by confidence men who are also expert card man. ipulators.
 The game passes through the fol- lowing stages:
 The victim is "roped" by a pro- feSsional roper" (In this case the roper may have been masquerading as a business man bent on having friendly card game) The mark is brought to a "mitt store" the con mems headquarters. In this particular swindle, the store" seems to have been a specially outfitted hotel suite. There he meets other members of the mob, all posing un- der some easily believed guiSe.
 The mob consists of three men
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
NAVAL AVIATION
 RECRUITS SOUGHT
Local Agency Authorized to Accept Enlistments for
 Air Service

Chief John w. McGibbon in charge of the local naval recruiting office has been authorized to accept enlistments in the naval aviation corps. Information as to age, men, tai and physical requirements may be obtained at the recruiting sta tion in the Post Office building. Candidates on qualifying will be transferred to the third naval dis trict in New York for the final checkup and formal induction into service.
 General requirements for appoint ment are: Candidate must be a male citizen of the United States at least 10 years: not less than 21 nor more than 27 at the time of ap- pointment; unmarried, must not previously have been married, and must agree to remain unmarried for a period of two years after enter ing upon active duty; education ally, physically and psychologically qualified for appointment as avia- tion cadet in accordance with the standards prescribed; have a mini mum of two full years of college and must have completed not less than half the necessary credits for degree which normally requires four years to acquire from an &C., credited university or college.
 Applicants may obtain from any recruiting station a preliminary ap- plication. If the application shows he has the necessary education and general qualifications, he will be given a preliminary physical exam ination which will be the same as that given to an applicant for en- listment in the regular navy, except that height and weight requirements must be as prescribed for officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

---all good card rhanipuIators. One is known as the "ribbing hand"
 (the one who makes wise cracks to distract the mark), the "kick- ing hand" (who is always grum- bling about his lOsSes) and the still hand" (the one who says nothing and always holds the winning hand).
 The mark is usually allowed to win substantial amounts in the first few hands to build him up for the final trimming. The deal which takes his money is usually dealt by the mark himself. This allays any suspicion he may have.
 When one of the con men cuts the deck, however, he substitutes carefully stacked deck for the one which has already been in use. Thus the hands of the four men are already pre-arranged.
 The mark usually deals himself four aces. AS the bidding starts, the "ribbing hand" gives the mark a flash of his three queens. Seeing them and sure he has the winning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

hand, the mark bets high-only to lose to the "still hand" who holds straight flush.
 This process may continue for some time, using different combina- tion of cardSa long as the mark does not become suspicious and as long as he has more money to lose.
 If the mark does not have the necessary money on his person, he is encouraged to write a check.
 Most confidence men prefer for
 the mark to use a check, as it pro-
 vides perfect "cOol-Out'' (the
 method of allaying the marks suspicious and getting rid of
 him).
 AS soon as the mark loses his money, he may beef a little. Where upon the man who roped him speaks up on his behalf and insists on returning his check to him. After some argument, the roper picks the marks check out of the pot, deftly substituting another of identical size and color from supply he carries for this purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Andy" Broderick
Member of Old Time Brooklyn Family Widely Known About City y- Enjoyed Many Close Friendships With City's Leading Citizens =
 Splendid Citizen.

grade citizens, whose Saturday nights were spent in Danny Hart's up to date cafe on Bank street, amid good fellowship and friends, men of good standing and repu- tation, and noted for their keen ness in the events of the day. That was the custom of olden days, a meeting of old and true friends in some downtown cafe on Sat- urday night, after a busy week at the grind-stone of some Waterbury factory or business. All of us used to do that, no matter at what kind of work we were employed; we all had our little parties; Sat- urday night was our time out for a little recreation and cheer among friends and acquaintances. And then when the midnight hour ar- rived, out we would rush to take the 12:07 a. m. last trolley car for the section in which we lived.
 Great nights, and great times, never to be forgotten by those of us who weekly followed this course.
 Andy Broderick had not been well for long time previous to his death. But he, stuck to his post, ambled along, and spoke pleasant ly to all of his acquaintances just as he did when he snapped along the highways in good health years ago. In politics he was a Democrat. Years ago, there was hardly time his name was not among the list of delegates to the various town and city conventions from the old third ward. controlled and made up by the young men who lived in the same part of the city as Andy. He always wanted to do the right thing, and we think he did.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Dividend!

A year-end dividend of 30 cents per share was declared today by the Lux Clock company of this city.
 It is payable on December B to stock of record December IS.
 Today's announcement from the Lux company indicates that total of 90 cents per share will have been paid when the latest dividend is dispensed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
New Rifle

A demonstration of the army's new Garand rifle was fgiven a group of local military men at the state armory last ngiht by A. M. Woodwork, of Springfield, Mass. small arms expert of the U. s. army. In the audience were re- serve officers and national guard officers and men.
 MT. Woodworth declared thath the Farand rifle marked a great advance over the old Springfield. It is accurate, easy to hande and has rapid fire power, he said.
 Production of the new rifle has been rapidly speeded up, he said. The weapon is being turned out at Springfield and will also be made at the Winchester plant in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Genial Host

Rev. Leo M. Finn, pastor of St. Peters church, Bridgeport, and native of Waterbury, was host to a large gathering of Holy Cross alumni at the church rectory last night. The guest of honor was Rev. Joseph R. N Maxwell, s. J., president of Holy Cross college.
 Also present at the gathering was Rev. Francis Sugrue, also a native of this city but now sta- toned in Norwalk Father Sugrue is a member of the executive board of the Fairfield County Holy Cross Alumni association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements were filed with Compensation COmmis- sioner James M. Lynch today.
 August DePecOl, of 46 William street, from the Seth Thomas Co.,. of ThomastOn, $13.S4 weekly be- ginning Nov. 8 for a strained shoulder.
 Joyce Merklee, 19 Sarfield street, from the Waterbury Buckle Co.,, S7.O6 weekly beginning Nov. 27.
 Harris Fitch, of 118 Bishop street, from Grove and Co.,, Inc, $2O.28 weekly beginning Nov. 27 for injuries of back and legs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Exhibits

Recent paintings by George Ma rinko of this city are now on exhi- bition at the Mattatuck Historical society in the Little Gallery. They will be there until December 31. MT Marinka is an instructor at the Wa terbury Art school. Also on exhibi- tion are wood carvings by Souther Buttrick.
 The exhibits are open to the pub lie on Sundays and Mondays from 2 to 5, and other days from 10 a. m to 5 pm. The galleries, however will be chased Christmas day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

This duplicate check the roper tears into fine bits, burns it before the marks eyes, and thus assures the victim that he will suffer no loss.
 The good chsck is caShed, but the mark d. # realize he has been swint until his bank statement aI This is called the "tear-up."
 After the check has been torn up, some con men secure double the amount of the check by cleverly switching the conversation so that the mark feels obligated to pay his losses. He then writes second check.
 When this game is played on steamships or trains, as it often is, it differs in some details and is called the huge duke" In recent years the "big mitt" has declined in favor of the huge duke" because it is much safer to fleece a man away from home.
 The present situation looks as if the "big mitt' is being revived with a well-appointed store in hotel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
It's Baker Now

Joseph Ernest Boulanger today was granted a change of name to Joseph Ernest Baker after a hear ing before Judge Alfred c. Bald win in superior court.
 Baker asked the change on the ground that he was generally known by the name which, he said, was direct translation from the French Boulanger. He was rep resented by Attorney Michael V. Blansfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editorl

New York, Dec. 13.--UP) Stocks pushed irregularly higher today after early easiness. Trading con- tinued quiet.
 Bethlehem Steel jumped 1 IA points from its early low to a gain of 7-S point at 89 2-8 and U. s. Steel replaced an early loss with 5-8 gain at n 1-2.
 ChrySler rose almost a point from its low to 1-2 point gain and Gen. eral Motors moved ahead a small fraction, while White hit a new 194O top at IS 1-2 up 1, in active turnover.
 Commonwealth & Southern com- mon was most active. It opened
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
-- SPOTLIGHTTNG Brass City News
Court Auction

An auction was held in superior court today to sell property at 194 Hillside avenue, acquired by fore closure by the defunct Merchants Trust c. The property was siold to A. J. Kurtz, of Waterbury, for $9,- 500.
 Judge Alfred c. Baldwin, when informed by Asst. Atty. Gen. Wal ter Walsh that there were two bidders in the courtroom, asked them to submit their bids on slips of paper. The property was then sold to KurtZ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Some Day!

Temporary Christmas employ ment, back in 1887, may prove im- pOrtant some day in an applica- ton for federal old-age and sur- vivors insurance, according to Robert E. Austin, manager of the social security boards Waterbury field office. His office will supply without charge a wage inquiry card" to any worker on request, so that the worker may make sure all wages were correctly recorded by the board for the years 1887, 1888 and 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

David w. Maurer is an asSo- ciate professor of English at the University of Louisville. Inves" tigating underworld argOt for a study of linguistics, Dr. Maurer met many con game" characters. The result: his book 'The Big Con-" In this article for NEA Service and the Waterbury Dem Ocrat Dr. Maurer describes prob able inside operations of the mill liOn-dOllar card game racket just exposed in New York.
 
 BY DIR. DAVID w. MAURER
 No one knows how many millions of dollars are annually separated from their unsuspecting owners by confidence men. For a variety of reasons, including shame at being swindled, many marks" (victims) refuse to go to the police.
 A hint to the magnitude of cor games is given, however, in the story which has just come to light telling of a con mob which swindled well over $2000,0OO from a relatively
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
BALDWIN GRANTS THREE DEGREES.
Cruelty, In6deIity and De-
 sertiOn Basis of UnCOn- tested DivOrces

Romola Paradise Marfiak, Helen Bubulas, and Ethel Martell Murray today were granted divorces by Su- perior Court Judge Alfred c. Bald win. The actions were uncontested.
 Mrs. Marfiak, who was given a decree for cruelty, also obtained $7 week for the support of a minor child. Her husband was George Marfiak. Helen Bubulas was grant, ed decree from James Bubulas on grounds of infidelity. Grounds in the Murray case were desertion, the defendant being William Murray. e An allowance of $17.50 weekly pending divorce proceeding in the matter of Thomas F. Edwards against Elizabeth Edwards, was granted the defendant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
No Buttons!

Fishermen and hunters will no longer be easily identifiable by the large nse-button of past years, for the 1941 licenses come folded in a metal c0ntainer sim liar to that given with an auto mobile drivers license.
 Town Clerk Mary c. Kill martin today received supply of hunting and fishing licenses for 1941, and announced that applications for next years lic- enses will now be received.
 A hunting license or fishing license costs $3.35. A cOmbina- tiOn license for both Is issued. costs S5.35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
More Orders

Three government contracts were placed with Waterbury factories today, it was announced at Wash ington.
 The largest, for brass and cop per pipe and tubing costing S27S,- O13.93, went to the Chase Brass & Copper Go. for the navy depart ment.
 The American Brass Co. was given a $4O,441 contract for tubing. Both these orders were also placed by the navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
JOHN C. JOHNSON
 BALL CHAIRMAN

Middlebury, Vt.. Dec. 13.-The nineteenth annual Scullions' ball will be here at Middlebury college on Saturday evening. January 1S, according to au announcement by John c. Johnson of Waterville, Conn, captain of this seasons Mid dlebury varsity football team. As- sisting Johnson in the handling of arrangements are: Webster K. Whit ing. Bingham, Mass, and William Small. Cohasset, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Judgment Given

A foreclosure judgment for $4,- 275.18 was granted at the short calendar session of the court of common pleas today in the action of Edward H. Kirschbaum against Lewis s. Reed, trustee for the es- tate of the late Thomas Pagan The law day was set for April l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Market Pushed Higher After Bad Early Start
Trading, However, Continued to Be Very Quiet Steels
 Made Good Jumps -ChrysIer Also Went Up

in a 708OO share block at 3~4 and by noon around 75,O00 shares had been traded, all at the same price. Allied Chemical recouped 8 1 3-4 point loss and American Hawaiian Steamship, American Shipbuildingr Eastman and General Gable pre- ferred rose to points. Universal Pictures 1st preferred and American Sugar preferred were up more than 2 points. Hercules Powder lost 1 S-4 points to a new low at 60 1-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

Ray Whitley, the singing western CT, whose Six-Bar cowboys have won high favor with filmgoers, ap- pears with his boys in RKO Radios The Fargo Kid", second starring picture for Tim Holt. Jane Drum mond has the feminine lead, with Emmett Lynn portraying Whitley's pal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
CHARRED BODY FOUND

Peace Dale. R. T., Dec. l3 - CU. P)-1,he charred body of Lester Hude. elderly recluse, was removed from the ashes of his one-room cottage which was destroyed by fire early today. Firemen who investi- gated the blaze reported that Hude had apparently been sitting up, smoking. and that his pipe or cie- aret hnd started the fire when he dozed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
LIKE ToDAY's PAPER

Timel yas today's paper, RKO Radios kitty Foyle' brings the much discussed novel to the screen as stirring romance of the modern white-collar girl and her problems. Ginger Rogers is starred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
JUVENILE GRANGE
 AIDING CRIPPLES
26l Pounds of TinfOil COl- leCted: Christmas Party
 Planned December 3l
CHESHIRE NEWS
Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, December 13. = Mem bers of the juvenile grange com pleted their contest programs at the meeting in Grange Hall recently when members, whose last names started with the letters between I an z, presented the program This group, which won the prize for the winning program, presnted the following numbers: piano selec- tion, Lila/ Martin; tableau, Billy Patton; harmonica solo, Teddy Smith; playlet, Lila Martin and Winifred Thompson; piano selec- tion. Mae Richards; radio question naire, Billy zeliff; recitation, Eu- nice Smith; song, the entire group. The juvenile grange collected 261 pounds of tinfoil for the crippled children this year. Leaders in the collection were: Gloria Johnson, Shirley Hale and Josephine Tripo- dina. The next meeting will be held December 31 instead of the 24th as announced and the annual Christ mas party will be held at that meeting.
 A meeting of the Home Economics Club will be held Tuesday in Grange hall at 10:30 a. m.. and the subject will be Safety in the Home" Mrs. w. Frank Peters will be in charge of the program. Sug- gestions for Christmas decorations will also be discussed and luncheon will be served at noon.
 Mrs. Grant Rigby of South Main street left Wednesday to spend several weeks in Evansville, Ohio, with her mother, Mrs. Grant, before leaving for California where she plans to spend the winter.
 Hubert s. .Rigney, Jr., of Maple avenue was the guest of friends in Somerville, Mass, recently. Miss Anita Dunbar. daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Dunbar of Jarvis street, is confined to her home by illness.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

Gibraltar. the British rock" has no public debt, no trains. and no street cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The R. F. Griggs Co.

Bid Asked Bank of Manhattan .. 16 19 Bank of N. Y. & Trust 345 370 Bankers Trust ..... 59 62 Cent. Hanover Bank &
 Trust ....,....... 1021s 10512 Chase National Bank. B 36 Chemical Bank 6 Trust 5112 541a Corn Exchange Bank 50 53 Empire Trust .......... 45 48 First National Bank xd 1850 l750 Guaranty Trust ..... 301 BIO Irving Trust ............ Il 13 Manufacturers Trust .., 39 42 National City Bank .. 28 31 New York Trust ...... Ill 114 Title Guar. & Trust. ... 2 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

England's national water supply is catered for by 3bs different au- thorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

Miss Anita Dunbar. daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Dunbar Of Jarvis street, is confined to her home by illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

Hubert S.. .Rigney, IT,, of Maple avenue was the guest of friends in Somerville, Mass. recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

\ Mir. and Mrs. Willis Gotsell and Daughter, Lucille of Thomaston spent Sunday with Miss Esther Bronson of the center.