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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
SHIP READY FOR SEAL HUNT

St. Johns, Mid, (UP)-Seven ships are being prepared for the annual seal hunt in far northern waters. The ships, all of which went on the hunt last year, are the Imo- gene, Beothic, Terra Nova, Eagle, Ranger, Ungava and Neptune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Briefs

MT. and Mrs. Arthur Twelves, of Thomaston avenue spent the week. end ill Worcester, Mass, visiting with their daughter, and family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
OBITUARY

DOYLE-Miss Lucy Riley Doyle daughter of the late Patrick anc Lucy (Riley) Doyle, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 103 Louns- bury street after a short illness. She was a native of Mystic but came tc Waterbury 40 years ago and had re- sided here ever since. She was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier church.
 She is survived by one sister Helen Doyle. Another sister, Mrs Anna Bowes died here Feb. IS.
 The funeral will take place from the home Wednesday morning at o'clock to St. Francis church where a solemn high mass will be cele- brated at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in old St. Jos eph's cemetery.
 LUKOSAVAGE -IPeter Lukosav- age, ST., of Nova Scotia Hill road, Watertown, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home.
 MT. Lukosavage was born in Su- valku, Lithuania, and came to this country 35 years ago. He operated large dairy farm in Watertown for the last 15 years.
 Besides his wife, Anna, MT. Luko- savage is survived by three sons, Peter, Jr., Joseph, and John; a daughter, Mary, all of Watertown; a brother, John of Lthuania; and an uncle, Matthew Verbyla, of this city He is also survived by step-sister Mrs. Mary Naciunskas, of Maspeth L. l., and step-brother, Charles Lapikaitis of Jamaica, L. I.
 The funeral will be held from the MaZaika funeral home, 10 Porter street, tomorrow at 9:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock where a solemn high mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock this afternoon.
 MASTROIANNI--Word was re- ceived here yesterday from Italy of the death of Salvatore Mastroianni, 65, a former resident of this city, on Feb. II in Pianadi Caiozzo
 MT. MaStroianni lived in this city for 20 years before returning to Italy in 1922.
 Besides his wife, Maria Elena, MT. Mastroianni is survived by son, Roberto, and two brothers, Rev. Pastor Tomasino Mastroianni, of Italy, and Giuseppie of South Elm street, this city.
 NAPOLIELLO- DomenicO Napol- iello, 5l, of 179 Cushman street, died at the Waterbury Hospital Saturday after a brief illness. He was born in Italy but came to the United States and Waterbury 39 years ago. He was employed at the Waterbury Manufacturing Company up to the time of his illness.
 Besides his widow, Mrs. Assunta Napoliello, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anthony DeCarlo and Miss Mary Napoliello, his father, Leo Napoliello, and three brothers, Martin, Joseph and John all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will take place from the home tomorrow morning at s. o'clock to St. Lucy's church where a requim mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 JUDD-Carol Griggs Judd, wife of Stuart E. Judd, and daughter of Mrs. Robert F. Griggs, died after brief illness at the Waterbury hospital Saturday. Mrs. Judd was born in Waterbury in 1907 and was graduated from Westover school in 1925. After a period of travel in Europe. she mar ried Stuart E. Judd of this city. She was & member of the Waterbury Junior League and active in its in- terests until prevented by i'll health.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

The Tither's society of the Grace Methodist church will convene to- night, 6:30 p. m. following supper in the church parlors, with the of ficial board to meet at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
P, r. 4. To Meet

4 meeting of the ways and means committee Of the Parent'Teaeher Association of WaterVille, gIll take place Thursday evening, 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs, Everett Cook on Stafford street, Members ilclnde Mrs. Arthur fwelyes, Mrs, Ralph Bates, Mrs. John Fitzgerald, Mrs Clifford Norihfcp, Mrs. John byTDef and Mrs. Everett Cook,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

Waterville, March A monthly business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Michaels church will be held tonight, o'clock, in tho parish hall, with Mrs. Leonard Gaugler, presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
CARD AT THANKS

CABEU AF THNNMH friends, especially Mayor Vincent Beully, supf. Roach, Police cOmmis- sloners, the Waterbury Police Aide Association, and the Torrington Police Dept, for lheir beautiful flor. al Tributes and Kindness, shown t0 me during my recent Improvements John !, chFlstinAt,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

Airs. Frederick Poudim of Penn broke avenue is confined to her home because of sickness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
SEVENTH FILM

Felix Bressart, who has been in Hollywood but one year, is already appearing in his seventh picture, Edison, the Man," starring Spencer Tracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Rehearsal Tonight

Rehearsal and meeting of the Caspr s. Davis, American Legion Fife. Drum and Bugle Corps will be held tonight. ' o'clock. at the Club rooms on Thomaston avenue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

The Casper S. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday evening. 8 o'clock, at Fraternity hall, with Mrs May Smith, pres;d- ing. Routine business will be dis cussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
MASSES

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

Mrs. Chester Brickett of Sprague street is confined to her home with an attack of the grippe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

The FDRs are gratified by the clean cut press treatment of Jim- my's divorce yarn. They expected the worst, but the gazettes stuck to the facts and there was virtually no smearing King Features newest feature will be drawings by Vernon II. Bailey, famed U. s. artist. They will be historical U. s. scenes called: Sweet Land of Lib- erty" The G. Lawrence-R. Al- drich romance" is getting nowhere fast The producers of Gone With The Wind" took huge ads on the Coast. They thank "all those who made possible" the Selznick virtual clean sweep of Academy awards, excepting MargaretS Nit chell, who merely wrote the bookl There will be a terrible explosion in the movie biz with the bankers stepping in. One powerful movie biggie may go to jail F. Ammi- down, the architect, who is getting his marital freedom, and Gladys Oadie, the Powers model, are yah yah Census time will soon be here and while our Government will be counting noses-many other governments will be breaking them. IF. E. Idle Rum0rs-And the Truth, Senator Norris and others demanded an investigation of the F. B. I. and G-Man Hoover For allegdly putting Michigan prisoners in shackles and violating their civil liberties. Others attacked the G. Men for living in swell Miami hotels, etc. Here are the facts. The FBI merely served the war; rants in Michigan. U. s. Marshals did the rest. They take orders from the Dept. of Justice. Hoover has no jurisdiction over them '. Hoover's room rent including meals a day) in Florida was $12.50 daily. Uncle Sam gives five of that. Hoover paid the extra $7.50 from his pocket. There are certain people who'd be glad to pay him $1,000 a day to stay out of Florida! .. Three hours after he left town-a $7O00 holdup was staged successfully in Miami. The gansters and white e-slavers know J. E. Hoover doesn't wear tin badge-and MT. and Mrs. Amer ica know that he doesn't have a tin box! Instead of wasting space belittling the G-Men, the critics ought to print the news Such as this: That in 1889 there were twenty kidnapings-all solved by the F. B. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

will be enjoyed. Mrs. Harry Sizer and Mrs. Everett Cook, are i'll charge of the supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

Rev. Robert DelRusso, son of MT. and Mrs. Carmine DelRussO of Oak street will be ordained to the priesthood at North Amer ican College, Rome, Italy. Rev. Robert F. Foley, son of MT. and Mrs. Cornelius Foley of Man chester, will also be ordained. Both young men were assigned to Rome after leaving St. Thomas seminary four years ago.
 Father DelRussO plans to celc- brate his first time in St. Lucy's church sometime in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE
Wilhesil CAlamasl-And You'll inmp Oui ei
 Bed in the Mesnina RagiB' Co Co

The liver should pour oui twp plnls .af llqllld bile into kanF bowels daily, VI fhls blIf ls nSi flowing ffeglY, b0uF food iilaf not dlneti. it mnf iuhi decay n ihe hpntIs, iiaa hlnsis np Rguf slpinaill, fpl. nti eellsll. paied, lap fsii tenf sunh hn1 Dc world looks pHfii
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Ladies Aid Society
 To Meet Tonight
Mrs. Gauger to Preside-School Reopens Today;
 Legion Jr Auxiliary Meets Thursday

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

patronage. They've started on E.
 58th A gal named Bender will make the front pages with beating
 up charges by a producer.
 The MaxfleId Parishes, he's one of our greater artists, parted months ago, and have taken no final vote. {. =. Greg Bautzer lost Lana Turner to Artie Shaw for a plausible rea- son-Joan Crawford D. oscar" Selznick will send author Margaret Mitchell g huge bonus because
 Gone" is going bigger than ex- pected .. The Tunney fight pieces in the mags were ghosted by F. Buranelli, who is also Lowell Thomas alter-ego Lindy's gross ed more than any night, club or res- taurnant in town last year. A mil- lion? Remember the show girl, Geraldine Dvorak, who looked like Garbo? The col'm hears she died in Yurrop recently When Judge Manton enters the Federal prison at Lewisburg this week,e he may Ellis Parker's library snap.
 The col'm reported that Editor and Publisher was staffing a new ES5P informed us sev- eral days later that we should have checked with them first If you could only see the disappointment on the faces of the many who came to apply as a result of your item" And so we retracted 1t here D.. |. Comes this letter from the man. aging editor of a news service: Despite the denials of E8cP, the owners of a new paper will be closeted on March 1st with Bill Mapel, newspaper consultant, about the personnel of their new paper. They will make their selections from a staff selected and sent to them by Editor and Publisher. The entire personnel will come from ESSP files. Trusting this clears up the denial, etc."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
ALA5kA GROWTH TAX ON HEALTH,
 STATES VISITOR
Children $ Bureau Consult ants Return from
 Westward

| NatlOnal defense activities m AL aska are bringing to light and def i ipitelv increasing health hazards according to Dr. Edith Sappington Regional Medical Consultant of the U. s. Childrens Bureau, who re- turned tc Juneau by PAA Electra yesterday after visiting communi- ties of the Westward
 Dr. Sappington said additional funds and personnel will be needed in Alaska for public health control, in view Of the problems made more acute by growing population.
 Three on Trip
 Dr. Sappington was accompanied on her trip by Miss Alice Bracket, Regional Public Health Nursing Consultant of the Childrens Bu- reau, and by Mrs. Mary Keith Cau- thorne, Advisory Nurse of the Di- vision of Maternal and Child Health Of the Territorial Department of Health. Dr. Sappington and Miss Bracket plan to return to their ean Francisco headquarters by Clip per this week.
 The officials held a series cf conferences in Alaska on public health, particularly as it relates to mothers. children and crippled chil- dren.
 nr fa h nr with the progress of public health in Alaska Dr Sappington said q see that many items of a complete public health program have not yet been provided for, but we are going to do cur utmost to assist you
 Public Informed The doctor said she had fount the general public in Alaska quite well acquainted, interested anc ready to help public health work.
 Dr. Sappington recommended tht Territorial Department of Healtf should be given legal status by tht Legislature and that tuberculosi, ccntrol wcEk be increased "if fol nc other reason than to decrease tht number of crippled children Tt is not logical she said, ''tc keep on treating end results, wher | what is really needed is preven- 'en.G Nest If the crippled children If Alaska, she said, are crippled be- eause Of tuberculosis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
INAUGURATION DINNER HELD
 LAST EvENiNG
Juneau Woman $ Club Has First Social on Fall
 Calendar

Fifty-five members and guests of the Juneau Womans Club met last evening in the parlors of the Metropolitan Methodist Church fol the Inauguration Dinner, the first social meeting on the club fall cal endar. The members of the Exc cutive Board were hostesses, and the brilliant program was in charge of Mrs. c. c. Rulaford
 Following the salute tc the flag, little Juanita Diaz sang God Bless America accompanied by Sylvia Davis at the piano. A trio of piano violin and cello. played by Carol Beery Davis, and Misses Sylvia and Shirley Davis presented three well known selections, Sylvia Ma Lindy Lou and Trees
 The splendid voice of Matilda Hclst, popular young Juneau singer, was heard in the song Blue Are Her Eyes" and by request Indian Lcye Call' from Friml's operetta Rose Marie Tn reply to an en- core Miss Hoist sang captivating novelty number Little Nanny Song" Mrs. Davis accompanied the singer,
 Miss Edith Sappington, Director of the U. s. Children's Bureau for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE WEDNESDAY, SEPT IS. l94o
BOYS! GIRLS! READ THIS-
 GET BUS Y

Here is q girl looking for excite m2nt in Juneau.
 She wants to gel acquainted with some young people, however, before making the trip.
 What can the Juneau young peo- pie dc?
 Here is the request made through The Empire
 q am seeking information of Juneau and its people and was wondering if I could secure the in- formation through pen pals from Juneau. plan to go to Juneau next snmma ar to work as secretary but dc net know anyone there CT have ID idea what thc place is like. 'I hope it will be possible tc print this letter in ycur newspaper. If there are any bc,-e O. girls beiwccn the ages cf 20 and 25 who would like tc keep o1rroe epondence with a girl. please write.
 "1c giye ycu any iica of what I am lilSe--1 am girl cf 20 years of agp, bcfn and raiead in Hawaii came to California tc attend col lege a year ago and I would like to sec ~ laska before returning home. I love travel and excitement and so far have fulfilled my desire
 "Sc come on and drop me a line. dent think ycu will regret it."
 And here is the girls name and address:
 Jean Elliott 13i1 Seventh Street, San Diego Cal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
CHARLIE CHAN FILM WILL OPEN TONIGHT
 AT COLISEUM SHOW

Earl Derr Biggers' renowned Ori- ental detective, Charlie Chan, is at the Coliseum Theatre tonight and tomorrow evening in his oic,eI- est case to date, the murder of glamcr girl in Charlie Chan in Reno" With Sidney Toler in the role of Chan, the 20th Century Fox picture features an unusual cast, surrounding the willy sleuth with three of Hollywoods most beautiful women: Phyllis Brooks, Pauline Moore and Louise Henry Also in the cast are Ricardo Cortez, Slim 5ummerville, Kane Richmond, Sen Yung, Eddie Collins, Kay Linaker and Robert Lowery.
 Summoned from Honolulu by the strange murder in Reno, Chan flies half-Way around the world to the playground of lovely women to save che of the loveliest from death. It's definitely Chan's most thrilling and ineenious case and makes fine en- tertainment Norman Foster gave the film fine, fast-paced direction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18

a.ne western States and the Terri tories cf Hawaii and Alaska, was the principal speaker, reporting on her recent tour of the Territory, and strcesing the need for coopera- tion of everyone with the efforts and aims Of the organization of which she is a representative. Miss Eappington spoke Of the pressing need for a tuberculosis sanitarium in the Territory. Miss Alice Brack- cit, an associate of Miss Sapping- ten in the Public Health Service, pointed out the relations between the problems of public health and national defense.
 It was announced by Mrs. Fred Tiedt that the next social meeting, which will be held during October, VIII be in charge Of the Department Of Internal Relations and that a Pan-American atmosphere will pre- vail Details will be given later.
 Mrs. Ray G. Day, reporting for the Department of Civic Improve rnent, pointed out the need for a feotpath along the Glacier Highway te Salmon Creek, and her hope to enlist the aid of other groups. Miss Anita Garnick, president of the Business and Professional Womans Club, pledged the help of her or ganization in the endeavor
 A guest was the President of the Douglas Island Woman's Club, Mrs. Calvin Pool, who invited the mem bers to attend any of the meetings of her club.
 Mrs. Burras Smith presided as toastmistress last evening and in- trcduced the speakers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
JOE pENNER IS STARRED WITH
 BETTY GRABLE
The Day Cookies Wept' New Comedy at Cap.
 itoI Theatre

Jcc Penner's latest, The Day the Zcokies Wept," opens tonight at he Capitol Theatre and will prove . be merry film entertainment
 The plot revolves around the ef- orts Of a group of Brooklyn taxi rivers tc get revenge on the book makers whc have been taking away heir money at the race track They 1lan tc d.. this by pooling their say ngs and buying and racing a horse f their own
 Penner is the enc of the drivers whom the others elect tc buy and rain their stced. Being trainer cf G.geCn- he must know all aoout a ssainer's duties. He happens to be ,ngaged tc the sitter cf Q fellow lriver, and the assignment inter- feres considerably with the course f true lcvo, but under pressure he lgrecS to neglect his pigeCnc and icye affairs fGr the horse business.
 Moreover, the horse although Penner dcssn't know iU is a con- 'irmed s9use, and can't get above a gentle lope unless well fabricated with alcoholic beverages. Sc he runs ] consistent last in each race in which he ie entered, and the odds cl him rise steadily while the taxi men wait impatiently for the day. when their nag is ready
 That day proves to be wild indeed, and affords one of the years fun niest climaxes for comedy fans. Panner is hilarious as the bewildered trainer, and Betty Grable is his charming heroine.
 Richard Lane. Tom Kennedy Thurstcn Hall, Carole Hughes, Ber- nadene Hayes and Jack Arnold com pose the supporting cast and turn in sparkling performances.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
THIRD DIVISION
 RETURNS SLOW

Third Division returns of the Ter ritorial election are slow in being reported but at last accounts 25 precincts tabulated indicated all Democrats have been elected with the exception of one Representa- tive
 William Egan, Democrat of Val dez is leading the pack for Repre- sentative, closely followed by H. H McCutcheon for second place and Harvey J. Smith for third place Amer J. Peterson, Republican, was in fourth place.
 The referendum for Territorial liquor stores has been defeated by approximately a vote of 2 to l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
AID FOR INJURED
 BRITISH
Alaska Fund Is Organized J. F. Mullen Co-Chair-
 man for Juneau

Tc assist the injured British in the present European conflict an Alaska Fund for The Order of St. John has been organized in the Territory with it's general office at Anchorage.
 The officials Of the fund are head ed by Col. o. F. Ohlson, President. with k. M. Mills, Executive Vice President, Alfred Balls. Secretary, and E. A. Rasmuson, Treasurer.
 Mis. Catherine MacKinnon, well known in Juneau, is London repre- sentative Of the order
 The full amount of money sub scribed tc the fund wi be used to purchase hospital supplies and gen. eral relief without any deductions for operating expenses or any other items.
 Old Organization
 The Order of St John is the oldest organization of mercy in existence, being founded by the first Crusaders in the tenth century at the time the | Christians of Western Europe were | endeavCring tc recover the Holy Land from the Mohammedans. From this ancient organization the pres ent English order emerged Queen Victoria ill 1888 granted charter to this order in recognition of it's meritcrious service in nursing and caring for the suffering. The reign ing SoVeregin of Great Britain is automatically a patron and head of the Crder
 Work Of Mercy
 The Order of St. John performed outstanding ambulance service for the Allies during the World War and continues it's work of mercy in the present conflict Regarding the Alaska fund, Mrs MacKinnon re- ceived the following letter from Great Britain's Queen:
 Buckingham, Palace, July l2, 1S40 Dear Mrs MacKinnon,
 T am commanded by the Queen to thank you for your letter of June 18th, and for your offer to help.
 Her Majesty suggests that as the sending of supplies is difficult now and liable to delay, any contribu- tion of money, however small, that you are able to collect would be extremely useful, and that the headquarters of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. 3 Belgrave Square, London, S.W.1., would spend it to the greatest advantage.
 The Queen is grateful for and much encouraged by your help.
 Yours sincerely,
 DELLA PEEL,
 'LaCS-in- Waiting"
 J. F. Mullen has been appointed cc-chairman for Juneau and vicin- ity by President Ohlson to receive donations to the cause Anyone de- sring to make contribution to the order may do so by sending their contribution tc MT. Mullen or by depcsiting it at the B. M. Behrends Bank for credit to the fund
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
REPRESENTATIVE
 EGAE, YOUNG MAN

William Egan, Democrat, accord- ing to latest returns from the Third Divisicn, is high man for enc of the four Representatives. Egan is resident of Valdez and is only 26 years of age, therefore the young est man to be elected to the Alaska Territorial House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18

When stirring adventure with good bo- graphical probing it's it's epic" much that abused
 Brigham Young thanks pointed writing direction superior portrait great Amer can figure the Mormon leader The characterization by Dean dagger strappng fellow the sighted by Hollywood strength
 The picture finds Joseph Smiths in their Illinois harassed religious and slain their leader jailed and yncled the Saints finally led in rugged plain speaking Smith disciple Forces leadership resented by the heavy, Angus Duncan religion is for and amb tions The colony ee river pursued citizens scenes) people Brigham Yongs leadership challenge across mountain and desert establish can live work alike persecution intolerance
 filled with hardhins incident
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
CORONA TIMES
 BUYS BUILDING

The COracya Times has purchased the building in which it has been published for years after paying a stiff rent, enough to purchase two or three like buildings. Everett H.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
SALVATION ARMY BIBLE GLASS IS TO
 MEET TOMORROW

The regular weekly meeting of the Salvation Army Bible Class will meet tomorrow night at 7.30 o'clock at the residence of Adjutant Stanley Jackson. Those interested are in vited to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-18
MARGULEs FOR sEwARD

Lee Margules, former wellknown resident of Cordoya and Seward, now manager of a hotel in San Francisco, passed through Juneau aboard the Columbia for Seward where he still has extensive prop erty holdings.