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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
HIGHWAY SAFETY
 GROUP WILL ACT

New Haven, Conn, March 26- (UP)-The state highway safety conference which opens at Yale uni- versity Wednesday plans to bear down on the reckless driver, the ticket 1lxer and other recalcitrant motorists"
 In an announcement from the state highway safety commission to- day it was said drive would be in- augurated "to make Connecticut highways the safest in the country"
 More than 30T agencies will take part in the conference. which will be addressed by state and national traffic experts.
 A feature of the one-day session will be an address by l3 year old seventh grade grammar school boy "who will tell the adults how they can learn from children how to obey red lights at crossroads"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26

person or organization contributing this amount may have day set aside as memorial. At the close of that day the nurse will prepare detailed record of her accomplish ments and forward 1t to the person or group making the contribution. The Visiting Nurse association hopes that many persons and. groups will adopt this memorial day idea. Arr arrangements for definite dates may be made by calling the V. N. A. headquarters 37 Central avenue, telephone 5-1135.
 Radio Broadcast
 Formed 37 Years Ago
 Miss Margaret Kennedy and Mrs. Forrest G. Purinton in radio talks last night urged public support of the campaign for funds now being carried on by the Waterbury Wis., iting Nurse association.
 Miss Kennedy, who spoke for Miss Alice c. Peak, V. N. A. director. who was i'll, said:
 'The unique part of this visiting nurse business" she said, "is that caring for those who are al- ready i'll is only, one-half the job. The other half is teaching people how to hold tight to good health, enjoy 1t, be intelligent about 1t. To me, there is nothing more frus- trating to the kind of life I want
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Fred s. Chase, Frank Pope, Thomas F. Moore, Julius s. Smith and M. J. Daly.
ElkS' Petition

A petition by the Waterbury lodge of Elks for a zoning ex- emption to allow the erection of a gasoline station on its West Main street property will be given a hearing by the board of zoning appeals at the city hall tonight.
 An exemption is necessary be- cause the property is within 200 feet of the Second Congregational church. The church is not expect ed to object. Objection has been made informally by several owners of nearby gas stations.
 The Elks plan to lease the east end of their property to the Sun Oil Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
U. s. DESTROYER
 MAYO LAUNCHED

Quincy, Mass.. March 18s-Up) The Q. 6. destroyer Mayo. built un4 der the navy's expansion pro7Tnr1 was launched today at khe Fore river yard of the Bethlehem stee| company.
 Named for the late Admiral Henry Thomas Mayo of Burlington, vt commander of the Atlantic and European fleets during the World war, she was sponsored by Mrs. Chester G. Mayo, daughter-i1l-iaW of the admiral.
 The Mayo is 34e feet long and is the 142d ship built for the b. &. navy at Fore river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Lincoln Male Chorus
 Here TomorrowNight
University Singers to Present Program of Negro Folk
 Songs at Pearl Street NeighbOrhOOd House

Plans were completed at a meeting last evening at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House by committees presenting the Lincoln university male chorus in a program of negro spirituals and other choral works in the house auditorium tomorrow at 8 D. m. under the auspices of the interracial committee of the Neigh borhood House.
 The committee includes Rev. John c. Walker. chairman; Mrs. Mildred c. Ely, vice chairman; Mrs. Orton P. Camp, Mrs. Nancy Moore, Mrs. George Prince, Mrs. Reuben McKin- ney,' Miss Cynthia Mott, Mrs. Mary Jenkins, Mathew Mott and Mrs. Leila T. Alexander.
 The chorus, composed of 35 voices, is the ensemble of all vocal groups of Lincoln university, Pa, including chapel, chorus, male quartets, glee clubs and vocal students preparing for artistic carers. The chorus will appear in IA cities this spring in the 11th annual two weeks tour.
 The director, Dr.. James E. Dor sey, bachelor of music, University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded va rious prizes for vocal compositions and as a director of musical festivals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Selecting Jury

The process of selecting a jury in the case of Matthew Wein- berg against Mary R. Mitchell was started in the Court of Common Pleas this morning. The plaintiff, a Yale student, who is represented by Atty Michael V. Blansfield is seeking $10,000 damages as a result of a fractured leg and other in- juries suffered when he fell on property owned by the defend- ant On Lexington avenue. Neg ligence on the part of the de- fendant is alleged. Atty. Walter M0nagan and John MOnagan appear for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Sherwood Circle

Past Chief Ranger jewels were presented last evening to Mrs. Mary J. Carew and Mrs. Agnes Porter at a meeting of Sherwood Circle, Ancient Order of Foresters in Engineers hall. The presenta- tion was made by Mrs. Mary James, chief ranger. ,
 It was announced last evening three candidates will lbe admitted to the circle at the next regular meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
WOMEN YOUR '";''4O'''

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Roosevelt Lodge

Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Pythias, conferred the rank of esquire at a largely attended meeting last evening in the Knights of Pythias Hall. Cutler Lodge of Bridgeport, and Mac cabean Lodge of Springfield, Mass. were represented at the ceremony which will be exempli- fled again next Monday evening.
 A spelling bee will follow the next lodge meeting at which Chancellor Commander Leo Gar ston will preside. Mamie Kaplan has been named chairman of the program committee whose job it will be to furnish novelty pro- grams after each lodge barley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Hole Action

Theresa Trauig, David Traurig and Samuel Holczer are made de- fendants in a $10,000 foreclosure action filed in the court of com- mon pleas today by the Home Owners Loan Corporation.
 The property involved is on Lin- coin street and in addition to the foreclosure the plaintiff seeks pos session of the property, defi- ciency judgement, and the ap- pointment of receiver of rents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Settled

Settlement out of court was made yesterday afternoon in the $l0.O00 civil action of Anna Gild- en against her landlord, Sadie Danen. The case was scheduled to start this morning in the Court of Common Pleas.
 The plaintiff claimed that she fell on 8 walk leading to the en- trance of a tenement on Bronson street owned by the defendent and sustained a fractured ankle and other injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Selects Jail

John Meskell, 40, who gave his residence as 285 South Main street. Waterbury, went to jail for 10 days in lieu of paying a fine of $l00 after he pleaded guilty to charge of drunken driving in Bridgeport traffic court yesterday.
 Meskell, WPA worker, was ar- rested Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26

Charles J. Allen, 8 director of the Visiting Nurse association, issued an appeal this morning to local organi- zations and individuals to support the work of the w.. A. through a memorial day plan.
 The sum of $8 will finance the work of one nurse for a day. Any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
COnCOrdiaS

Members of the Concordia Singing society have arranged a special social and dance for next Saturday evening. It will be an April fools event in which all attending must be wary of pranks arranged for the unsuspecting. The event will be held in Con- cordia hall with special favOrs for all attending.
 Conrad Tauber is chairman of the arrangements committee, as- sisted by Harry Kane, Alex Drapa- tin, Charles Dreher, Gus Kopp, William E. Mueskes, Emil Marks, Eric Kuegler, Fred Bother and Hans Mueller. f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Car Hits Pole

Edward Kiernan, of 149 Mor- ton street, was taken to St. Mary's hospital early today after his car struck 8 pole on North Main street, near Lakewood.
 Kiernan suffered lacerations of the head. wrist. and leg, and is being held for observation. He was taken to the hospital by of ficerS Matthew Kosky and Joseph Dunphy, who are Investigating.
 The accident occurred at 3:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
- SPO7LIGH7ING Brass City News
MOnantOW Council

Momantow Council, Degree of Pocahontas, will send a large dele gation to Torrington this evening to attend a business meeting of the New City Council. The Brass City members are asked to meet at 2 o'clock at Mechanics hall from where transportation will be provided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
Organization

The city plan commission met at 4 o'clock this afternoon in its first session of l940. Officers were to be elected and permanent or ganization effected.
 Created by act of the legislature last year.. the commission is 'em- powered to draw up master plan for the city and enforce its pro- visions. Its approval Is necessary for any city expenditure of $25.00o or more.
 Members of the commission are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
BRUSH FIRE

Engine 5, of the East Main street bungalow station. this morning ex- tinguished . brush fire on Plank road property owned by the Amer ican Brass Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26
SUIT WITHDRAWN

A suit involving a $1160 loan brought by the H. B. Russell Tire and Rubber Go. against Mich Cena was withdrawn in the Court of Common Pleas this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26

The program tomorrow win be as follows
 1250th Psalm .Franck Hymn to Night ......... Beethoven Just You .......s....s.s..B .Burlelgh SylV1a ..........ss..ss... .SpeaKs Her Rose ..................C .Coombs
 Messrs. Hopewell and Tucker Polichinelle, Opus 3, No. 1 .....
 Rachimanino6
 Benjamin D. Mitchell Shadow March ......... .Protheroe When I Think Upon the,
 MatdenS ...............s... Head Song of the Blacksmith ..... Hoist Romance de Nadir ............ .Bizet
 Mir. Hopewell, soloist The Bellman .ForSythe Gypsy Life ..............Sc .Schuman Hermit's Night Song ......... Kern
 Messrs. Freeman and Sergeant Alma That Good News .... Dawson Honor, Honor Johnson I'm-a Goin' to Do All I Can, Dorsey Ride on King Jesus ....... Dorsey Soloists: Woodson Hopewell, tenor; Lemuel Tucker, baritone.
 James E. Dorsey, conductor; Ben- jamin D. Mitchell, accompanist.
 Quartet: Robert Freeman, Robert E. Lee, James Sims, Andrew H. Bass.
 More than 5O0,O00000 persons in the world are unable to read or write. according to estimates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26

Cummings visit and they have made extensive plans for this afternoons $ event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26

More than 500,OO0,000 persons in the world are unable to read or write, according to estimates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26

Mount Vernon EnsembI Ie of Tropical Sail Cloth

The Mt Vernon Ensemble makes your spring decor ating the simplest ,. the most effective e. the most exciting thing you've ever done! Assembled for you in perfectly matched group are floral, striped and plain fabric You carry out your own decorating scheme-with stripes on the sofa, floral pattern on the chair and plaincolored draper ies or, any way you choose. Use all one color or, if you like, contrasting ones from any of the nine color groups Each fabric is sunfast, tubfast, pre-shrunk and dust-repellent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-26

FLORAL PATTERN DRAPERIES -- 50 inches wide x 2 1s yards SS 0Q long. Unlined. Pair ..... ~e1sOO 5o.INCH PIECE GOODS = In floral, striped and plain patterns. S4 0n The custom made slip covers are measured right in your home to insure perfect fit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-23

(Continued from Page D cinerator for the burning of rub. bish is also favored by Dr. Godfrey A city plant of this type would pay for itself in benefits. he believes. In asking the public'S coopera- tion in the annual spring cleanup drive, Dr. Godfrey points out that there is only one authorized city dump. Dumping of refuse anywhere else in the city is violation of the law.
 The police department has as- sured Dr. Godfrey that it will do all in its power to prevent illegal dumping. Violators face arrest and prosecution.
 Many Complaints
 The health department is already receiving many complaints about Illegal dumping. Police have been asked to keep close watch on Sev- eral sections, where complaints have been most numerous. Tn this group are Lounsbury avenue, Manor ave- nue, Scott road, the area near Null cahy school. upper Waterville street, Highland avenue, near Platts Mills, Jersey street, near Pearl Lake road, and Washington street, near Hamil- ton avenue.
 A successful clean-up of the city during the next two weeks will of- fer the basis for improved health, Dr. Godfrey said. Accumulations of rubbish offer g. fertile breeding place for sease-spreading insects, he stated, and should be removed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-23

of Russian airplane bombs, the Fin nish and Russian officers went to complete the details. of overhanding
 From the windows of the room the Russians had an excellent view of the town and harbor. Just oppo- site the Town Hall to the left were the black ruins of three wooden houses. To the right, on the hill, was the Gothic style church.
 All the windows of this church were broken. Its bells had been taken from the tower, to ring out in some other Finnish town. The in- terior of the church had been dis mantled completely. But on one of the front pews the Films left three books-a Finnish Bible, Swedish Bible and a book describing the work of the Finnish Red Cross for Russia in the Russo-J Japanese War of 1905.
 AS the officers talked, automobiles drove through the streets, the of- ficers in them giving instructions through loud speakers to the Fin nish garrison. It was ordered that the troops should assemble at des- ignated places at p. m. Officers were told to go to the town hall for further instructions.
 Last Short Parade
 A few minutes after five the troops fell in and, led by their of- ficers, marched out of town after last short parade.
 They passed the granite obelisk commemorating the landing of the "Iron Division" which came to help Finland win its independence. Us- ually the oblesk is Saluted. This time it was not.
 The troops marched on to the new frontier, just outside the little har- bor of Lapohja at the inner end of the peninsula. The frontier was marked clearly by barbed wire fence and sign posts inscribed from tier" in Finnish and Swedish but not in Russian. Sentries were on guard.
 On the Finnish side the roads were lined with goods of all sorts fireWood, coal, straw and hay in sacks, grain, potatoes. huge rolls of barbed wire, even rowboats. These Finnish belongings had been drop ped by trucks from the evacuated area, to be taken away later. Along the road to the next coastal town, Tammisaari, were other objects tes- tifying to the care taken by evac- uees to save all they could-broken chairs, old tables, bottles, which had been unloaded from trucks.
 The two Finnish soldiers at the frontier roadside watched diSpas- sionately the procession of outgo- ing trucks. They could not have been more than 18 years old, but their faces showed the pride, ener- gy and serenity which has marked the Finnish army in the eyes of those who have seen it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-23
Finland Compelled To
 Lease Bustling Port
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II ,OOO people of the little peninsula had left their town, their villages and farms taking all possessions they could.
 Down Came Russians
 Yesterday afternoon a group ot three-motored Russian airplanes had come down from the gray clouds circled over the harbor and landed on the ice. A group of men in the planes had jumped out and walked ashore.
 The Finnish officers saluted stiffly then escorted the Russians to the Town Hall. As they arrived the last Finnish procession not needed for the formal overhanding were going out the doors.
 One of the Russian officers shot quick glance at a huge portrait, in gilded frame, which was being put in a truck. tt was portrait of a slim uniformed man, his breast coY- cred with decorations, his face sad. Nothing in the eyes of the officer betrayed whether he had recognized the portrait of Nicholas II, Car of all the Russias, who was slain by the BolSheviks with his German CZarina, his only son the Czare- witch, and his four daughters in the cellar of 8 villa at Ekaterinburg in 1917. The Films had not loved this cZar, who had ruled them as Grand Duke of the Duchy of Finland, but they had kept his portrait and they did not want the Russians to des- troy 1t.
 Details Completed
 Into one of the rooms of the stone Town Hall, bearing the scars
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-23
JUDGE LENTENT WITH OPERATOR
Found Guilty of Drunken Driving; Given Suspend
 ed Sentence Today

Daniel Perrillo, 70, of AIS South Main street, who was found guilty of drunken driving last month, but whose sentence was deferred, was given suspended sentence by Judge John P. Gaffney in city court today after Prosecuting Attorney Michael J. Gallulo recommended leriency.
 Perillo was involved in 8 crash at South Main and Union streets Jan. A, with car operated by Edwin Heuer, 218 Wood street.
 Prosecutor Galulllo outlined Per- rillo's circumstances in recommends ing leniency. |
 Two men charged with violating the liquor law were granted contin- uances until April 2. <,
 They are Edward Vitkauskas, "A, of 581 Highland avenue, arrested by the vice squad yesterday on a charge of selling liquor on Good Friday; and James Bagley, 34, of 834 North Main street, charged with keeping liquor with intent to sell at his pool room, same address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-23
Former Bootlegger Is McKesson Co. Witness
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leans In 1885, Simon testified, ad- mitting he had sworn that he was Philip Musica.
 His job at 5000 a year for Musica included paying the blackmailers who knew Musica before he became F. Donald Coster and in adjusting" labor troubles in the McKesson & Robbins plants, Simon testified.
 Simon said he knew 20 years ago that Musica was masquerading as the head of the $86, ,OOO, 900 drug firm of McKesson & Robbins under the name of F. Donald Coster. He ad- mitted readily that his association with Coster had been profitable, but he shouted an angry denial that he was collecting money from the swindler for withholding his name and details of his fantastic financial manipulations.
 T protected Coster," Simon shouted. And over the years I paid out $25,000 to blackmailers on his behalf. Some of them I had in- dicted after Coster's death."
 Simon was testifying at the trial of five Connecticut men accused of participation in Coster's falsifica- tions through which he inflated the assets of McKesson & Robbins by $2l 100000 before he was revealed in eDcember, 1888. when he committed suicide.
 Never BlackmaiIed
 As he disclosed his dealings with CoSter, Simon was asked whether he had blackmailed him.
 'No. definitely not" he replied in- dignantly.
 Simon had testified that he was involved in an ingenious fictitious sales" program of alleged importing companies set up by Coster and di- rected by himself and Irving Fein- berg.
 Letters of credit totaling $3,OO0y0OO for one of his companies, Simon said, were obtained on fictitious rep resentations to the Bridgeport (Conn) Trust Co.,, the president of which. Horace B. Merwin, is one of the defendants, and other banks. The letters of credit, he said, were used to purchase crude drugs.
 Simon said he had held various positions in Coster's companies and once had been paid $500 month to handle strike trouble" in McKes- son and Robbins branches.
 Fr0nted For Coster
 Simon said that in 1920 he front ed" for CoSter in the Adelphi Com- pany as a dummy president. The company, he asserted, dealt ex- clusively in alcoholic products sold to bootleggers. Coster's brother-in- law, Leonard Jenkins, did the truck ing of the products for the firm, he said.
 Simon also said that one of the importing companies" also dealt in alcoholic production for bootleg- gers.
 Earlier, 1t had been testified that MuSica- -Coster inflated the assets of McKeSson and Robbins by $5OO,- 900 only year after he organized the firm from his small hair tonic business. a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-23
Bridgeport City Trust Co.

Bridgeport City Trust Co.
 CoSter, he said, arranged for fi- nancial backing at the Bridgeport City Trust O., although Merwin had been suspicious the Swindler was engaged in another crooked deal" Simon said that the nanu- lecturers Trust Co.,, of New York, the Bank of America and the bank of Manhattan had refused to dis count letters of credit for the im- porting companies because they did not believe the firms were "leg- itimate accounts" The importing firms were known he said as Si- mon Bros, and Ramses Company.
 Simon Bros, the witness testified, sold $3,000,000 worth of fictitious products.
 Simon said he was convicted in 1928 of violating the Sherman Act and was found guilty last year in Connecticut on an alcohol charge. He said he met Coster in 1918. when CoSter was special investigator of the attorney generals office. He said Coster used the name William Johnson. After six months, Simon said, he learned that Johnson was Musica and was told everything about him."
 The trial was in adjournment to- day. It will be resumed Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-23

avoided, there was no suggestion that avoidance would be possible. The rightest groups were hostile and the radical socialist party, on which the entire cabinet is based has withheld its complete adher- ence to Reynaud's policies. It was for the radical socialist party leaders to decide whether they would con- centrate on kepeing their rank and file in support of Reynaud or on putting pressure on the party's 10 cabinet members to harass Rev. maud.
 Newspapers representing centrist opinion in politics took the line that yesterdays chamber vote was really not so unfriendly as it seemed. Ab- stentions from voting confidence in Reynaud, they held, must be inter- preted not as constituting a hostile attitude but one of reserve, pending the exposition of Reynaud's policies
 Rightists, however, said that the new government was of leftist ten dency. They said the demonstra- tionS in the chamber yesterday showed this. and that they could not have confidence in 8 government which has grouped about it men who-they said-had weakened the country when in power between 1936 and 1888. They meant the popular front cabinet under Leon Blum. so- cialist leader.