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Evening star., 1940-05-17
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURG

BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Farmer Browns poy had followed
Reddy Fox across the Green
Meadows. He had thought all the
time that Reddy Fox did not know
that he was following him. He had
seep Reddy slip behind some bushes
and he had crept up very, very care
fully to see how close he could get
to Reddy. Just imagine how sur
prised he was when he peeped over
the bushes to find no trace Of Reddy
at all. You see, Reddy had known
that Farmer Browns boy was follow
ing him, and when he had slipped
behind the bushes he had run as fast
as he could. and chat is very fast
indeed.
Farmer Browns boy looked this
way and looked that way, and then
he stood up and famed himself with
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TARTAN

his big straw hat, for 1t was very
warm. II wonder" said Farmer
Browns boy, where that Fox has
gone to. don't see his home any
where around herA"
just then q heap OF sand caught
his eye. It was fresh yellow sand,
and looked as If 1t had just been
thrown up there.
"Hello!" exclaimed Farmer Brown s
boy, Il guess haae found his hole
after all. I'll just put . trap there
and then we will see II Mr.. Fox viii
steal any more Of my chickens"
Evening star., 1940-05-17
By Fronk Beck
By Willard
By Mormon Morsh
ADVERTISEMENT,
By Button

blue sky smiled more broadly than
ever. for this is what he saw: Farmer
Browns boy fast asleep, and just
little way on, also lying fiat In the
grass, Digger the Badger, who had
been right close by Farmer Browns
boy all the time, and whose new
nome 1t was that Farmer Browns
boy had discovered And jolly round,
req Mr.. Sun saw more: he saw
Farmer Brown coming down in his
cornneld straight over to where
Farmer BrownI.boy had left his hoe
wnsn he followed Rsddy Fox. 4
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Winning Contract

Winning Contract
BY THE FOUR ACES.
s.Sss P .a nss
leading team-of-four. inventors Of the
system that hes besssn every other sys-
Brilliantly Played!
Dear Four Aces" writes q corre-
spondent, who is evidently q fine
player, "the bidding of this hand
is not recommended. / was sitting
South and opened with a sound mo-
trump bid, but my partners jump
to small slam was distinct over
bid. However, !. think you viii find
the play unusually interesting"
South, dealer.
North-South vulnerable.
4 AQ3
y XII 10
. J532
= Asa
4 ] 1097 N A82
se52 WE s7s
" ~ ~ . h o
A83 Al 10 8
K64
y AQ4
o A04
= K Q52
The bidding:
South West North East
INT Pass 6NT Pass
Pass Pass
West opened the jack Of spades
and a survey of the dummy showed
that unless the king queen of dia-
monds were alone, or West held
either the king or queen supported
solely by the 10-spot, the hand could
not be made. I decided to play West
for this latter holding, and thus.
after winning the opening lead. I
played a low diamond from my
hand. West promptly won the trick
with the queen and led a second
spade. My next play was the dia
mond jack from dummy and, seeing
that it would be useless to cover.
East played low.
"The rest should be obvious.
cashed all my tricks in every suit
but clubs, thereby squeezing my
East opponent. Finally he had to
discard club in order to hold the
diamond king and I was then able
to win all four tricks in the club
suit"
A very nicely played hand that
wins our full approval.
Yesterday you were David Bruce
Burnstone's partner and held:
4 K Q j xxx
3xx
OK
AK
The bidding:
Burnstone Maier You Schenken
10 Pass ca
Answer: Your correct bid is four
spades. This bid clearly tells your
partner you want to play game in
spades, but are interested In a slam
only If he can take care of practi-
cally all the high-card tricks him.
self.
Score 100 per cent for four spades,
go per cent for one spade, 0 for any
other bid.
Question No. 449.
Both sides are vulnerable. You
are Oswald Jacoby's partner and
hold:
4 AK 10x
y AK
o KIOSK
4 K 10x
The bidding:
You Schenken Jacoby Burntone
IA Pass 2NT Pass
2)
What do you bid? (Answer to-
morrow
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He walked over to the heap Of

He walked over to the heap Of
shining sand and stopped over to
examine it. He was looking for the
footprints Of Reddy Fox. But he
didn't find them there Oh, my, no!
You see 1t was not Reddy's home
at all.
Now, Farmer Browns boy knows
all about how foxes and woodchucks
and skunks build their homes, and
this one WAS different from any he
had seen. The more he studied It
the more puzzled he became. He got
down on his hands and knees and
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this hole unless It Is the biggest
woodchuck that ever came on to the
Green Meadows. I guess I'll Just
watch . little while and see II the
old fellow will not come out"
so Farmer Browns boy lay down
In the long meadow grass and made
himself as comfortable as he could,
md watched, and watched the hole
and the shining heap Of sand. It
was very warm, and pretty soon
Farmer. Browns boy grew sleepy.
His head began to NOD. Jolly round
red Ar. olln lookins down from tho
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david Bruce Durnstone Merwin D. Maief,
Oswald Jacoby. Howard Schenken. worlds
leading team.of-four. inventors Of the
system that has besten every other sys-
& tenn In exiStence.1
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studied the footprints that led into
the hole just beyond the shining
heap Of sand. The more he studied
them the more puzzled he grew. He
had never seen any footprints like
them. They we're not NJ al Ike those
Of Reddy Fox or those Of jimmy
Skunk. Neither were they Ike those
Of Johnny Chuck. s ssS
Farmer Browns boy sat down and
wiped his face with I big red hand
kerchief.
II don't know" sai6 he, + cer--
tainly don't know Whist hAs u1ade
Evening star., 1940-05-17

The Four Aces will be pleased to an
Swer letters from readers If a stamped
closed with each comnunica alton ad-
dressed to the Four Aces. care of The
Evening Star; If you desire the pocket
outline OF the Four Aces system of
to the Four Aces. care OF The Evening
star . Stamped t3-cent), self-ad-
dressed. large-size envelope and you
VII rscslve an outline without any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
|COMMUNITYCLUB
 STAFF INDUCTED
Large Attendance At Cere- monies for East End
 Organization

A large crowd was at Hamilton park pavilion last night to witness the installation of Raymond Burke, president, and other officers of the East End Community club. Harry X. Cashin, exalted ruler of the Waterbury lodge of Elks, was the installing officer. Officers and members of several community clubs about the city were among the guests.
 Installed with MT. Burke were: Peter Kelly, vice president; Harry Corden, recording secretary; Mrs Helen Leary financial secretary; Helena Mcguire, assistant secretary: Paul Kunkel, treasurer.
 The club gave its retiring presi- dent, Lawrence Kenny, a fishing outfit. It was announced that the retiring officer will be honored at banquet soon. Arrangements are in charge of Joseph D. Brophy, Mrs Ruth Adams, James Green, Ben jamin Mover, William Foley, Mrs. Harry Cashin and Mrs. J. E. Phelan.
 Among the guests were James Gladney and Mrs. Henry Hayden, president and secretary, respectively of the Washington Park Community club; Harry MacLean, president of the Platts Mills Community club: Charles Ahearn, past president of the Hopeville Community club; Will bur Seeley, Hopeville club president; Harold K. Hadley, president of the Overlook Cottage Park club.
 Drum corps and dramatic club programs were discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Behind the headlines that decorated the story of ire alarm being flashed the police departments radio system early Sunday morning several items of "neWsy interest that may never be written into the complete record of the incident The blaze menaced combination business and dwelling structure we'll the lives of its occupants, men, and children That the resultant fire loss small and that no one was trapped injured is due to the alertness young police officer who must should be in line for official commendation. One of the unwrtten features of the story is that the policeman, Supernumerary Officer Stephen Kaweck not working directly for the City of Waterbury when he made his timely discovery of the blaze Kaweck one of the young supernumeraries given special police detail, is of the several policemen entrusted to the assignment of guarding the properties of the Chase Companies, which include the Metal Works, Rolling Mill and Waterbury Manufacturing Company He was making his rounds in cruiser at 4:15 o'clock Sunday morning when he discovered smoke pouring from North Main Street building wshin few yards of the entrance to the Chase Rolling Mill Company. Without losing a seconds delay he immediately contacted police headquarters by radio The call was reayed to fire headquarters few minutes lager bell alarm recorded but Kaweckis flash had clicked and apparatus in action Within short time after the refighers arrived and few regular cops" took charge Kaweck continued his briefly interrupted rounds His aerness and thoughtfulness are not only a credit to the young man, personally, but to the Police Department It shows the type of the Waterbury cops of tomorrow! Congratulations to Supernumerary Policeman KaWeck Congratulations to the Waterbury Police Department
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
YOUTH CAPTURED
 BY RADIO FLASI
Caught With ''Borrowe' Car" Within Five Min-
 ates After Complaint

David Lane, 21, of 66 Abbott ave nue, colored, arrested yesterdaI five minutes after Motor Patrol man Alfred Overton received radio beam that the youth wal driving without a license, was fin ed $5 without costs and given unl til Sept. 28 to pay after arraignl ment in city court today.
 Officer Overton made the ares on Roseland avenue five minute| after the police radio broadcas that Lane was driving car own ed by Atty. Max Traurig, of I'll Euclid avenue. Police said Lane wal hired by Traurig to polish the cal and took it for a little ride"
 Other city court cases were:
 Abraham Bram, 38, of 47 Mail street, Torrington, speeding. $1Ol Otto Vagnini, 20, of 125 GorrnaI street, Naugatuck, speeding, $1Ol Joseph P. Kataiis, 29, of 256 Planf road, speeding, $10: and Henry Jo| seph Wierbenico, 19. of B Wash ington street, speeding continued to Sept. 28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

when war was declared. An eStim- ated 10000 to 50,00O are serving overseas and 100000 are in service at home. More will be recruited but not for service abroad. Canada is stressing home defense. To build this Canada has in addi- ton to the regular army Non- Permanent Active Militia (National GuarO of 88,000 men, over half of whom are now enrolled. This is the real backbone of the army. But to make it more so Canada has just completed registration of every male over 16 and any man between 21 and 45 may be called for 30 days train ing in every year as part of the militia. Beginning this month the army will turn out 30,0O0 men every 30 days at 30 training centers throughout the Dominion.
 Nearly 100000 unmarried men between 21 and 45 will be available for military training under the na- tionwide militia plan.
 INDUSTRY
 IN STEP
 At the same time industry is do- ing its part, has reached its highest peak of production. At least 500 mechanized units day are now be- ing produced-trucks, gun towing vehicles, motor cars, ambulances. Canadian orders placed for mechan- ical transport alone now exceed $55,- 100000. Tank production this year is slated to reach 30 a day.
 But for all this the Canadian is paying staggering bill. A married man with no dependents making $500 year pays $50 national de- fense tax alone. He would pay SIS on $2,0O0, $195 on $3O0O, $355 on $4,- 900, 555 on $5000 and $2170 on 1O,- 900.
 In addition there are heavy pro- vincial income taxes. A man mak- ing $50,000 year in Saskatchewan this year will pay $538, 8,000 provincial and federal income taxes. He must borrow $38,000 to meet the bill. And in Canada the war has just begun!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

He had book As matter of fact he had thousands of them and has just donated 16COO of them all rare the New York Public Library. And isn't it nice to read gift of Dr. Albert Ashton Berg of New York; and is one of the largest gifts made to the library by person. Enumeration of the books included will make book lovers mouth water. There is Dickens and Thackery collection that is most complete and there are important editions of Hawthorne Browning Bryant Emerso d1o Hoes sa kpng and Walt Whit James Fenmore Cooper's copy of "The Spy" with manuscript corrections; also Dickens copy of The Christmas Carol, David Copperfeld, and "Nicholas Nickeby To enumerate all the choice books would fill columns, but among the 16,0OO books are some gems to the tune of $2,000,000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

airfields and climbing into new planes; from talk of two, three, even five years of war.
 Canada joined Britain in war against Germany on Sept. 10, 1889. Only today is she finding her own strength. It has taken that long for II 100000 people in the third largest country in area on earth to start their war machine rolling. Now they are spending $3,000,00O every 24 hours in a gigantic dual effort to make Canada safe and to pull Brit ain through.
 A year ago Canada had an army of barely 100000. Today every able bodied man between 21 and 45 has been registered for military service. Thirty thousand will be trained every 30 days. Last September the Canadian navy had 15 ships and 1900 men. Today it has 115 ships and 10000 men. The air force a year ago totaled 150 to 200 ships and 5000 men, including ground crews. Today Canada is fast becoming the great air training center for the en- tire empire.
 CENTER OF EMPIRE
 AIR TRAINING
 It is this air training program, called the Commonwealth plan, that will be Canada's major contribution to the war. Formulated last winter, this plan was designed to train young pilots in Canada = recruits from Australia, New Zealand, the British Isles and the Dominion. The first of these, some $500, are now commencing courses as pilots, gum ners, observers, the beginning of an inexhaustible supply for the R. A. F.
 To train these men the British Empire is spending $6O0,000,000 at the outset, of which Canada is SUD- plying half. By the close of this year at least 40 flying schools will be in operation. By June, 1941, an- other 30 probably will be open. Nearly 50 entirely new airdromes are now under construction and 30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

existing airports are being extended.
 It takes from "A to 28 weeks to train flying man under this plan. Canada is satisfied with only meti- culouS instruction. By Sept. 1, 1941, she expects to turn out 1000 to 1900 pilots month. The peak of pro- auction, 1900 per month, is scheduled for early in 1922 At that point the air training program will require 40,000 personnel alone. Fall of France and the Low Coun- tries temporarily crippled the plan. Britain, under the blow, was forced to suspend shipment of 1900 train- CT planes. To meet this serious deficiency 5000 airplane motors and few training ships were purchased from United States. Nine Canadian firms went to work; 75 to 100 planes month are now coming from these Canadian plants, but belatedly. Ear ly in 1941, however, says c. D. Howe, minister of munitions and supply, Canada will produce 360 planes per month.
 LITTLE NAVY
 ON THE JOB
 At the outset of war the tiny Can adian navy faced a staggering task conducting conveys to Britain and defending two coasts. The navy then had 15. vessels and 1900 men. Today it has 115 vessels, 10000 men. By early 1941 it will have 215 ves- sells, 25,O00 men.
 At least 14,0OO more men are at work today in Canadian shipyards on the St. Lawrence, Great Lakes and both coasts, engaged in a $10O,- 100000 naval program. The navy is building 54 'corvettes," small ships designed to serve several functions, 28 mine sweepers, as well as con- verting passenger ships into armed cruisers.
 Six days after declaration of war Canada conveyed it's first group of ships. It has conveyed 2000 ships since then, lost only six.
 Canada had about 100000 troops
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
DELEGATES HOME
 FROM CONVENTION

Waterbury delegates to the National American Legion conven- tion returned to Waterbury at 2:40 o'clock this morning after having participated in the giant parade and other festivities in Boston.
 Members of Corps Coyle and Casper Davis posts with their auxil- iaries returned on a special ex- cursion train. Many local veterans returned in private cars.
 The Waterbury segment of the miles-long parade was led by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, and Supt. of Police William J. Roach. Music for the local marchers was furnished by the drum corps of Davis post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Elm Elm

The reputation of Edward Wilder, Crosby math teacher being the most travelled member of the faculty during the has been seriously challenged by the 5000 mile trip of his colleague Ross P Chamberlain, freshman and sophomore teacher. MT. Chamberlain took the southern ranscontinental route to California This route took him along the Skyline Drive in Virginia through Grand Canyon and Boulder Dam. Ross commented that the dam marvellous example of mans constructive work. The trip terminated in Oak land where he stayed for two weeks While there, he the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco which though smaller than the New Yorks Worlds Far in his opinion artistic Returning home, he made side trip to Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
pr. Morley To RetirI
 From Superintendent
Tributes Paid for Six Years of Efficient, Faithi
 Work; Nine Methodist Churches Represented


 Rev. Or. Lloyd L. Morley, dis trict superintendent who will retire the first of next month after six years of faithful service, was paid several stirring tributes by official board members from nine Metho- dist churches in the Waterbury area of the New Haven District last evening at union quarterly con- ference in the First Methodist Church.
 Reports revealed that most churches in the area are reorgan- izing in harmony and improving their properties. Dr. Morley and Miss Mary Roberts of New Haven explained the changed setup of church school management whereby general SuperintendentS are appoint ed by the churches official board rather than by Sunday school boards.
 Rev. Ridgway F. Shinn reported that many young men filled his pulpit at the West Side Hill Church during the summer and that the only problem ahead is the completion of the church.
 Rev. Allen L. Dodd of Thomaston reports greater activity than usual this month and that the Sunday School had been carried on very successfully during the summer months.
 Rev. pr. John J. Snayely, pastor of the host church, announced that a monthly paper will be published shortly and that the parish will ob- serve its 125th anniversary the week of October 6. He also revealed that a parish debt, carried for many years, is expected to be- settled very shortly.
 Extensive painting and redecorat- ing operations at the Ansonia and Seymour churches were described in reports by Rev. A. E. George and Rev. Lewis H. Davis. Rev. w. E. Ridgeway of Southington spoke of the effectiveness of a recently-or-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
PLAN TESTIMONIAL
 FOR JOHN BLACKER

John Blacker, who will be mar ried to Miss Rita Shea, October 9, will be honored at a testimonial dinner at Chris Harmon's Blue Room, Thursday evening. October 10.
 Edward Fossbender is chairman of the committee on arrangements, assisted by Francis Hogan. Bart Quilter, Jr., Jack Felth, Howard Finkenzeller, Jack Hahn, John Shiel, Harold Blacker. Arthur Shea, and John Crowley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Mrs. Irene Slough has succeeded the late Mae Villa Babn Oakville correspondent for the Demo- crat She started her duties this morning Several Waterburians fortunate enough to meet Richard Barthelmess star at Trinity College in Hartford recently Dick visited his Alma Mater with his stepson Stewart Sergeant who enrolled fresh Bill Bake is still lamenting his veget- able garden The cold spell the latter part of August raised havoc with Bills project. Frank Smith and Margaret R. Reilly of Old Greenwich are aboard the honeymoon special They had the knot tied recently at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Betty Barry of Collins Street is opening her mail these days at St. Marys Hospital where she is recuper ating from an appendectOmy. She's the daughter of Lieutenant James Barry of the Baldwin Street fire. house. Paddy Damelio and "Weenie" Zenick enjoyed Ella Fitzgerald and her aII-mae orchestra at the Arena Sunday night. Marion Rock is sporting dazzling diamond, the gift of her big moment Rich ard Crowley of Ives Street. Mary Kaliszewski and Mary Fitzpatrick are taking in historic places of inter- est In Washington, D. C., and Baltimore Md this week. Jessie Santavenere, North End resident is becoming an adept equestrlenne. Peter Griffin of Fuller Street. son of the ex-aderman, will be guest of henor at bachelor dinner at McGrath's tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
FELLOWSHIP UNIT
 IN OPEN MEETING

The opening meeting of the Young Peoples Fellowship was held in st. Johns Episcopal Church Guild hall Sunday evening. Officers for the coming year were elected and plans outlined for the winter season. After the business meeting a pot-luck SUD- per was enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
. ANSWERS TO
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page.

Questions on Comic Page.
 1, Magellan discovered the Phil. ippines In 1921 and was killed there in q skirmish with natives.
 2. The U. 6, acquired the Philip. pines in 1909 by the treaty ending the spanish- American war.
 g. The largest city in tho islandb IS Manila, located on Luson. the largest Island.
 ( The Philippines are to be given their freedom ln io4e,
 9, WranclA V, haSfe lA high com. mlfaloner 10 the lflanda,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Thanks to generous gesture the part of the George L. Lilley estate, the newy-estabished Maple Leaf Fund Association, organized by former Canadian servcemen now living in Waterbury has established its headquarters in the Steele building West Main Street It is receiving funds for the welfare of young Canadians in service and for their families who are keeping the home fires burning Veterans of IA helping the boys of 40. History marches on!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

ganized married couples club. Otl
 reports indicating increased act
 memberships were presented Rev. Samuel C.. Johnson, St. Pali church, Waterbury; Rev. Fred WI cock, Watertown; and Rev. E. Weise, Grace church. WaterVille.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
SOLDIER OF TO-DAY

The boy who joins the army today
 Is more or less matter of fact He's not over sentimental
 But approves of little tact. Years ago when they marched away,
 Folks yelled themselves quite hoarse, Today you find the young and old
 Take things as a matter of course. The boys don't mind being drafted,
 It's just life they say, Whats to come is to come
 So let's be merry and gay. Once again we adopt martial airs
 We expect to do our bit, Every patriotic man has duty you know
 But this war hasn't been a hit The boy who joins the army today
 Is different sort of guy, From the doughboy that we can still recall, It's so but we don't know why.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
BY PAUL FRIGGENs

BY PAUL FRIGGENS NEA Service Staff Correspondent Ottawa, On Sept 25Up here Canada they fight
 That the unacceptable impression feeling in the with dusty ut streets nanked by after others from the moothfaced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
AnssUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. l. Emergency chute jumpers. 2. One.
 3. Alexander Hamilton. 4. Ninety-six.
 5. Frederick A. J. von Bern hardi.
 6. Concealed evil. :. DemOStheneS.
 8. George Washington, John Quincy Adams and Woodrow Wilson.
 9. Pitcher.
 10. Utah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Good night