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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
ELECTRIC EXAMS
 FOR NAVY SET

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Welder, Electric Especially skilled, $8448, $7.968. $7.488 a day, for filling va cancies in this position in the U. s. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
 Applications will be received un- til, June 28, 1e40. Applications will tion made as the needs of the ser be rated at intervals and certifica- vice require. If sufficient eligbiles are obtained, the receipt of ap- plications may be closed before the date specified above, in which case due notice will be given.
 Further informa ton may be ob- tained at Room 107, local post of- Ice.
 Unlike fresh water, sea water be- comes heavier as it coolS, until the freezing point is reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

There are more than 100000 miles of roads and highways in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Electro Platers In
 Regional Conference
Over 300 Expected to Attend Session Here Tomorrow E. I. Candee Chairman of Arrangement Committee

The regional conference of the American Electro Platers' society will be attended by more than 300 experts from all parts of the coun- try tomorrow at the Hotel Elton.
 E. T. Candee, of the American Metal Hose Company, is general chairman of the conference com- mittee.
 Speakers slated to discuss sub jects of interest to the technical experts include Thomas Chamber lain, of the Chase Brass & Copper Co. A. B. Wilson, of the General Motors Corp, of Detroit and Clar- ence Van Dereau of the Westing- house Electric & Mfg. O., of Mansfield, Ohio, MT. Wilson will show sound motion pictures in con- nection with his talks on the fin- ishing and plating of automobile parts.
 E. ". Couch of Waterbury is chairman of the hotel and banquet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
BOYS CONDITION
 REPORTED BETTER

Kenneth Hall, T, of 43 Walnut street, struck by an automobile yes- terday, was reported better at St.. Mary's hospital today as Milton C.. Goldman, 19, of 29 Columbia boule- yard, driver of the car, was granted continuance ill city court until May 6. Goldman is charged with reckless driving.
 On his way to lunch from St. Mary's school, Young Hall was struck as he crossed Walnut at Cherry streets. He received pos- sible skull fracture and laceration of the scalp.
 Charged with drunken driving, Edward Sakl, 47, of Watertown, was also granted a continuance in city court. His car and one operated by Joseph Ruggiero, of this city col- lided on Watertown avenue, result ing in his arrest.
 Patsy Masters, AZ, of "A Union street, Winsted, who refused yester- day, allegedly, to pay $1 for park ing ticket, paid last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

(Contlnued from Page D
 in some sections and only small gains in some others.
 The state of Connecticut has in recent years estimated Waterbury's population at 107,000 or more. These estimates are based on school enum- eration and health figures.
 Only Guess Work
 Those believing that the current census will show Waterbury over the 100000 mark pointed out that census enumerators are sworn to secrecy and said that reports of lesser gains in population must necessarily be based on guesswork.
 Should the final figures show Wa terbury to be under the 100000 mark still, several factors could be cited. There has been a decline in the birth rate in the past decade, with smaller families as a result. School enrolment figures have showed decreases, and several schools have been closed. A move toward suburban towns by local residents has also been noted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

Last minute plans have been completed for the Concordia Sing ing society's annual Book Beer Fes- rival and German supper tomorrow evening in Concordia hall.
 Eugene T. Oviatt, chairman of the arrangements committee re- ports that delegations from other singing societys throughout the state are expected to attend. Seven acts of entertainment are in charge of Francis Manning.
 Assisting MT. Oviat5 are Joseph Hench, society president, Paul Reed, Ernest Mueller, William Borchardt, Konrad Tauber, Henry hollenstein, Francis and Cecilia Besenbruch, Eric Kuegler, Marshall Hayward, Will liam Mueskes, Gus Kopp, and Fred Rothier. Alex Drapatin is publicity chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
21 NelO Priests Join
 Hartford Diocese Ranks

Four Waterburians are being added to the ranks of the Cath olic priesthood in the Hartford diocese this year. One has already been ordained abroad, one is to be ordained at Hartford next month. and two more are to be ordained in Europe within the next few weeks.
 Rev Robert Del Russo of this city was recently advanced to the priesthood in Europe. He will re- turn to Waterbury soon.
 Rev. MT. Thomas Dwyers of this city will be ordained at St. Jo- seph's Cathedral, Hartford, by Most Reverend Maurice F. Mc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
SCOUTS IN PARADE
 PRIOR TO EXHIBIT
High School Band to Lead Various Troops in Pub=
 lie Demonstration

As preliminary to the opening of the Boy Scout Exposition and show being held tomorrow afternoon and evening at the State Armory in Waterbury Scouts will parade through the center of town to mu- sic furnished by the Waterbury high school band led by Floyd c. Evans, director of instrumental mu- sic in the high schools. Field Com missioner Harry S. Hyde will act as Parade Marshal assisted by Field Commissioner Emil Detlefsen and District Commissioner Everett West. Scouts and leaders are asked to assemble in uniform with their Troop and American Flags at the West Main street end of Holmes avenue at p. m. where the parade will be formed. The line of march will be from Holmes avenue on to West Main street along the North side of the Green; through Ex- change Place and then up Bank street to Grand street to Field street and to the armory. The band, un- der MT. Evans direction, will give a short concert in the armory.
 The exposition will run from 2 to 10 p. m. with numerous booths depicting skills and activities par ticipated in by Scouts, Cubs and Senior Scouts. In addition enter tainment will be furnished pe- riodically throughout the afternoon and evening in special show arena. Don w. Mover, Regional Executive of New England, is expected to be present from Boston to witness this affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

Auliffe, Bishop of Hartford, on Saturday, May 18. Fourteen other young men will be ordained at the same time.
 Rev. MT. John V. Horgan and Rev. MT. Francis J. Berube of this city are now completing their theological studies abroad and will be ordained soon. Both will return to Connecticut and be assigned to parish duty in this diocese.
 There will be 21 new priests in all in the diocese this year. Three have been already ordained abroad, three more are to be or dained soon, and the IS others will be ordained by Bishop Mo- Auiiffe May 18.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

committee, A. N. Austin of Terry vile is treasurer, H. J. Creamer of New Haven is chairman of the educational session, w. D. Ehren- cronia, of Bridgeport is in charge of advertising and J. E. Costigan of Springfield, Mass, is in charge of publicity. Ralph Coulter of this city will direct the entertainment program at the banquet, which consists of four acts of vaudeville. Mrs. E. T. Candee is chairman of the womens reception committee.
 National officers of the society and number of the past presidents are among the group expected to attend. Many will stay overnight in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
CITY POPULATION
 JUST CUESSWORK

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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
JOSEPH p. KENNEDY
BARELY ESCAPES BOMB

London.-United States Ambas-
sador Joseph P. Kennedy and
members of his embassy staff es-
capped injury early Sunday when
a German high explosive bomb
fell within 800 yards CT the Ken
nedys' country house outside Lon
don with a terrific explosion.
The ambassador and several of
his staff were spending the week
end at the country place when
the German raider came over.
The ambassadors family is in
the United States.
The bomb destroyed a tree
planted Queen Mary in 1921 to
commemorate Britain's victory
over Germany in the World War.
The tree was torn up by a
bomb that left a crater 80 feet
deep and q feet in diameter.
In the countryside around the
Kennedy home more than so in
cendiary bombs were reported
dropped by the raiders.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
JONES APPOINTED TO
SUCCEED III. HOPKINS

Washington.-President Roose-
welt asked Jesse H. Jones, &C.
year-old Texan and federal loan
administrator, Monday to take
over the post of secretary of COM
merce, succeeding Harry L. Hop
kins in the cabinet.
Announcement of the offer was
made by the White House in
making public letter of resig-
nation from Hopkins who said
that because of his health he felt
he should not continue in the Of
flee.
Associates of Jones presumed
he would accept, but there was
no direct word from him. He was
out Of the city and was said to
have the offer under advisement.
Hopkins was understood to
have no plans for the immediate
future except to rest. There were
reports, however, that he might
take the position of librarian at
the Hyde Park, N. Y, library
built to house the Presidents Of
fetal papers and expected to be
opened next summer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
TROTZKY NOT TO BE
BURIED IN THE i. S.

Washington.-The state depart
ment refused to admit the body
of Leon Trotzky, exiled soviet
leader, into the United States.
The former war commissar of
soviet Russia was killed recently
in Mexico by an assailant who at
tackled him with a pickaxe. He
said on his deathbed that the So
Wet police probably was respon-
sible for the attack.
The department issued the fol-
lowing terse statement:
I'm response to inquiry from
the American consul at Mexico
City, George P. Shaw, the depart
ment informed him that it per-
ceives no reason to bring Mr..
Trotzky's body to the United
States and that it would not be
appropriate to do So"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
HOW'S YOUR SOCIAL
SECURITY ACCOUNT
STANDING AT PRESENT

The Bureau of Old-Age and
Survivors Insurance has compile
ted the posting of all wages re-
ported during 1899. Statements
showing the status of any account
at the close of that year may now
be obtained. Any one who has a
social security account number
can obtain, at any field office of
the Social Security Board, a post
card form for use in requesting a
statement.
The proper crediting to a
workers account of all wages re-
ceived is of even greater impor-
lance now than it was before the
Social Security Act was amended
in 1889. The system now provides
insurance not only for the wage
Garner upon his retirement, but
for members of his family and
for survivors of the insured work.
er in the event of his death.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
BRITISH BOMBERS
ATTACK BERLIN

Berlin, Monday.-British bomb
ers attacked Berlin in two waves
early Monday, looming over
Adolf Hitler's new chancellory
and other government buildings
in the heart of the capital while
anti-aircraft guns blazed furious
ly and heavy bomb explosions
echoed through the streets.
British raiders, in their first
real attack on Berlin since the
start of the war, swept through
a barrage that appeared to have
brought every anti-aircraft gun in
Berlin into action in ear-splitting
fury.
Guns along Inter Den Linden
and atop ministries in the, Will
helmstrasse battled the attackers,
as they swept out of the overcast
night, with such a din that any
noise of falling bombs was lost
when the attack and counter-at-
tack reached its pitch.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Brief OF National And World The Past

be heard from, the vote stood l.
1877 against ABC stores to 1,1l9
in favor of them. ~
Mayor S. F. Nicks, Jr., said that
the missing precinct cast only 80
votes in the last election and
could not overthrow the 68-vote
dry majority.
The victory in Person county
for prohibition sentiment cheered
state dry forces, who asserted that
on the basis of these returns and
the repeal of ABC stores by pop
ular vote in Johnston county they
would ask the 1941 general as
sembly to call a statewide ref
erendum on the question of re-
turning all of North Carolina to
prohibition.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
GERMANY CONTINUES
TO BOMB LONDON

London. - Screaming bombs
were heard dropping in the Lon
don area early Monday as the
fifth air raid Twarning45within
three days reused Londoners from
their beds.
Flares dropped in one district
by a German bomber lit up a
wide area of blacked-out Lon
don. A raider in another district
dropped parachute flares and
then unloaded number of
bombs.
The German raiders departed
quickly under heavy anti-aircraft
fire.
Through the night other Ger
man raiders kept up attacks on
widespread parts of England.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

questions, along with handling
the Christmas mail rush. is no
terrifying prospect for the post
office department.
That is what the department
has to do in registering and fin
gerprinting an estimated $780,
600 non-citizens in the United
States beginning Tuesday. The
job is due to be completed the
day after Christmas. r
But Jesse M. Donaldson, acting
first assistant postmaster general,
said, 1T doesn't mean anything to
us except time".
The department in the past has
executed several titanic tasks
without disrupting the mail ser
vice.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
LAND MINES FATAL
TO ENGLISH GROUP

A Southeast Coast Town in
England.-Lord North and his Sis
ter, Lady Cynthia Williams, were
killed Sunday and Lady North
was injured in the explosion Of
land mine as they walked along
the seashore in a prohibited area.
Lord North, son of the Earl of
Guilford, was 38. Lady North is
the elder daughter of Sir Mer-
rik Burrell. They were married in
1927 and have one son and two
daughters.
Lady Cynthia Williams was 81
years old and the only daughter
of the Earl of Guilford. In 1885
she married Max Wells Williams,
who was listed in the marriage
register as European manager of
the American Steel Company.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
ITALY SENDS OUT A
WARNING TO BRITAIN

Rome.-Fascism's chief editor
ial spokesman served notice on
Britain Sunday that 'it will not
be many more days before she
finds herself up against some new
SURPRISE"
This warning, without any hint
of what Italy and Germany might
have in mind, was sounded by
the usually authoritative Virginia
Gayda during a new surge OF
Italian air raids on the British
island fortress of Malta, con-
tinued air sparring in North Afri-
ca and three British night raids
on northern Italy.
Considerable speculation arose
Immediately whether Gayda re-
ferred to possible Italian action
against Egypt, a thrust in the
Balkans or to- the long-expected
German attempt to invade Brl-
tain.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
DESTROYED BY JAPS

Chungking, China. Japanese
bombs destroyed the American
Southern Baptist mission hospital
Saturday at Kweilan, capital of
Kwangsi province, Central Chi
nese government, reported today.
Eleven native patients and SER
wants were reported injured. The
building had been occupied tenn
porarily by the mission since its
original plant was destroyed in a
japanese air raid in December,
1888.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
REUNION THIS SUNDAY

The annual Calloway-Hartzog
reunion will be held Sunday, it
was announced this week. The re-
union was postponed because Of
flood conditions. A large crowd is
expected to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
PERSON COUNTY is
TO REMAIN DRY

Roxboro.-Person county Sat-
urday rejected legalizing the sale
of liquor under the 1887 county
option law for the second time in
slightly more than three years.
With only one small precinct to
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
p. o. DEPARTMENT TO
TAKE FINGERPRINTS

Washington. Dabbing ink on
more than 100000 fingertips
and answering almost 6O,OOO,OOO
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-22
WOBURN

WOBURN, Mass, June 17-Fathers
Day was observed last Sunday in the
st. Johns Baptist Church. The pastor
Rev. A. Roger Williams preached at
both morning and evening services. The
evening sermon was in honor of the
Fathers Day service. Music was rem
dered very beautifully in the morning
by the junior choir Church school was
held at noon. Attendance was encour-
aging. Star classes were 3, 6 and 10.
The B.YP.U. held their last meeting
until the fall. A large attendance was
present.-Next Sunday evening a spec
ial program will be held in the church
in honor Of all the graduates of the
city. A special sermon will be delivered
by the pastoral large number at
tended the high school reception of the
1910 class in the State Armory. June
a. Glass Day was held last Tuesday in
the Woburn High School Auditorium,
June Is. Glass colors, pink and silver.
The Ladies Aid Society is making
preparation for their program the fifth
Sunday.-Miss Helen Hester who has
been teaching in Maryland returned
home for the vacation period.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-22
WEST MEDFORD

WEST MEDFORD, Mass. June 10
Last Sunday Rev. J. Frederick Railay
spoke very eloquently on "HonorinS
rather" in commemoration of "Fa7
theirs Day. The junior choir SANG var,,
sweetly two beautiful selections Z
much m belated congratulation goes 70
Shiloh's Senior Choir for their Won
dertul, soul-stirring renditions at tba
annual Minister'S Get-topetber" baid
at the annual. Hills, CMFWYPcmfwS1,uu
at Chelsea recently. Have Won made
your contributions to the @States
Rally? If you haven't, YOU can do
so now by contracting any of the states
captains who will be glad to accent
your bit towards helping to defrav The
church mortgage and general ev
pensses. For your convenience the foI
lowing captains and states are. Viz
glnla: Deacon Jeffress assisted b,,
Mrs. Margaret Wright; N. and s
Carolinas: Mrs. Faucina Booker &c"
sisted by Deacon Neal; Massachusetts
Frank Booker, assisted by r. ]. Banks
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-22
MAIDEN
Eastern Ave Bapt. Church
Rev. lanes /. Iacksnn pastor


W: MEDFORD, Mass, Sunday, June
l6-In the absence of the pastor who
was attending the N. E. Convention
IN Washington, D. c. also visiting
friends and relatives in N. Y. and
Phila. the morning message was
brought by Rev. Luther Martin on
Fighting Servants" In the evening
Rev. James E. Derry preached on
Gods Rainbow of Promise" The .Jr
choir sang throughout the day.-The
B.Y.P.U. presented a Musical Program
at their usual home with the Inter
mediate Group in charge.-Next re-
hearsal for the Everett Citizens
League Chorale group will be Monday.
June "a, 80 Winslow St., Everett
On Sunday afternoon at $3.50 the End
Annual Graduates Musical and Con-
test will be given by the Senior Choir.
A splendid program has been
arranged. Mrs. Annie Partin, Pres.
Mrs. Florence H. Taylor. chairman,
The guest speaker will be Miss Ro-
berta j. Dunbar of Prov, R. 1.-The
sc. & NJ" Debs Charity Fund was
awarded to Dorothy Harris of Sher-
man ST., Maiden, who will 90 to
Breezy Meadows Camp as the first
prize winner. Alice Williams and
Helen Ward of Cliftondale won second
and third prize. The club officers were
presented by Miss Ruth Jackson. club
ADVISER Pres. Madelyne Powell, v
+. Hllda Ridley, Sec. Catherine Webb,
Tres. Helen Holmes.-Guests THROUGH
out the day We're: Miss Florence Nit
cheH OF Ebenezer, Boston, Mrs. Mae
Thornton of N. Y. C. and dancb+o,.
ilttle Miss Marlene, who is visiting
trends and relatives, Miss Olive
Holmes, little Miss Dorothy Holmes
and Althea Howard. Flowers on The
pulpit were in loving memory of
deacon Arnold, Wilson Dixon. also
from little Barbara and Arthur Howl
IN honor of Fathers Day."
Union Baptist Church
Rev- Willard l.. Clayton, Pastor
Rev. William Molbon of Andovo,.
Newton was the guest preacher fol.
the day in the absence of Rev ClaU
eon VINO was in Washington. The
senior Missionary Circle held its reon-
lar monthly meeting at the home of
Mrs. Darlington on Wednesday after
noon'-Miss Joan Dawson of PbiIa-
de7!phla, Pa. is visiting her aunt, Mrs
DIVA 5. Morrison of Everett, for tbe
summer. Mrs. Russell Greene of Of
Maiden will be the speaker for tho
Home Department of the Church
Schooi at the quarterly meeting. lime
zI.-Mr Harry Taylor, ponnIar
Paero roman OF Everett, is a patient at
the Mass. General Hospital.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-22

thorities enacted a blitzkreig on us
peace loving people, by starting to
work on this field. Instead of SYM
pathy felt towards US in our present
predicament, fifth column of neglect
has been cast over our easily blinded
optics. True they rolled the field, cut
the grass, and repaired our backstop
but can all that add up to the sup
posedly appropriation of 300. for the
improvement of Digger Park? I
hardly think so. The ball diamond is
back to normal now with rocks and
glass to keep the fielders company.
Our level mound is so dug up that a
German bomb couldn't do better job
Still we have to tolerate these condi-
tions. Of course, perhaps the famed
Citizens Committee can once more tap
the shoulders of our sleeping repre-
sentatives to awake them to fight for
a square deal for US, the colored citi-
zen.-R. C. S.
StrOlling Along by Mr.. X.
All aboard! All those going ashore
may do so now by getting off the
"Medfordian," before sailing time.
Seen hurrying up the gang plank are
Martha and Kenny who just made it
by the skin of their teeth. Aft there
is the ever popular "Bus" Parham with
Josephine Mann. Leaning on the rail-
ing and gazing wistfully out to sea
is the glamorous Josephine Warren.
Dancing in the main salon are the
following: Bertha and Andy Gale, Joe
Glover and Marion, Ray and Editha,
and Roger Green with Louise of Lin
coin st. Of course on the main deck
we find smiling Cecil Phillips demon
strating his sea legs to Mile, that
charming Brockton lass. On one of the
lower decks we find Fletch, Lloyd,
Warren, and Charlie, all playing very
earnestly Switchboard. Seated in a
rather exclusive spot, on the upper
deck we fild Billie Booker gazing in
the eyes of Myrtle of Cambridge.
Travelling incognito we find two lovers
Estelle and Larry, both immensely
enjoying themselves. There's the
dinner bell-see you next week on
board the Medfordian"- x.