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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
DEPUTY CORONER AWARDED RIBBON
Miles McNiff, Jr., Takes Prize in Camera Clans
 Salon Exhibition.

The Waterbury Camera club opened its fifth annual salon in the large gallery of the Mattatuck His torical society on West Main street yesterday. The exhibition will be on display the rest of the week from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., and Wednesday evening for the benefit of those who cannot witness the display during the daytime. Prizes will be awarded next Sunday.
 Seventy prints are included in the salon this year, which is about SC less than last years number. It was the opinion of those who viewed the prints this years exhibit is the bes, yet.
 Among the newcomers is Ear Lindlief, who entered three pictures and won three ribbons, two seconds and an honorable mention.
 First prize in the pictorial clas was Dep. Coroner Miles F. McNifi an exhibitor for five years, Sand for mer president of the clan. This 1 his first blue ribbon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Ne1u E1,gland Expects
 Gain In 194O Census
Predictions Recorded That Increase Will Be Smallest Since Civil War Decade - Less Than
 5OO,OOO Gain Forecast.

decade, however, the increase due to excess of births over deaths was almost 640,000, an al-tlme high for New England.
 Vital statistics reports issued by the New England states 1ndl- cate that the excess of births over deaths during the 1930-1940 dec- ade was only a little over 300,- 900 or less than half that of the previous decade. In this decrease due largely to the business de- pression or is it the beginning Of a permanent trend? We must wait another ten years or more to find out.
 Victor M. Cutter. chairman of the New England Regional Plan ming Commission, points out that for many years plans for new development, both public and prl- vate, have been based on the sup position that each succeeding dec ade would show substantia lin- crease in population in practical ly all parts of New England. "It would appear" says Mn. Cutter, that in many parts of the region large increases in population can no longer be taken for granted For this reason when we plan for public works we must consider carefully these present population trends in order to avoid overbuild- ing schools, roads, and other pub lie works"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
LANE INSPECTORS
 HARTFORD GUESTS
Meeting Held Today; Rob- ert ChessOn Named LO=
 cal Supervisor

Robert Chesson, local gasoline sta- tion operator who was named super visor of the automobile inspection lane which will be opened Thurs day, today attended meeting Of inspectors at Hartford.
 MT. Chesson was appointed to the post by Wilbur L. Cross, Jr., chief engineer of the motor vehicles de- partment.
 Inspectors assigned here are: Frank Zadnik, of Southington; Rob- ert Smith, Middletown; William Smith, Bethlehem; Henry Heering Waterbury; George Leghorn, New Britain; Charles E. Mccarthy, New Britain; Delbert Rau, New Britain; Arthur Claermont, Plainville and Thomas Lumpkin, Thomaston, for mer supervisor here.
 Chesson said yesterday inspection will be held here from 8 a. m. tc 5 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Frdtemd[ NeWs
Daughters of Italy

The Daughters of Italy circle, Companions of the Forest, will in- stall new officers at it's next meet ing in Moose hall, April 12.
 Mrs. Lucy Parziale was re- elected chief companion at the recent annual meeting. Others named were: Sub-chief compan- ion, Mrs. Joseph Lombard; chap lain, Mrs. Victoria Testa; record ing secretary, Miss s. Dolores Paolini; financial secretary, Miss Lena Dinaldi; treasurer, Miss Louise Mazzaferro; right guide, Mrs. Angie Gemino; left guide, Mrs. Mary Ricci; inside guard, Miss Carmella Pericone; outside guard, Miss Carmella BiSconti; trustees, Mrs. Lena Ruggiero, Miss Bertha Paoloni. and Mrs. Aurora Palladino; circle physi- clan, pr. Guy Sandulli.
 Mrs. Evelyn CeruLo is chair man of the arrangements for the circles annual dinner dance April 18 at Wavely inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
DINNER PLANNED
 FOR H. s. ALLEN
Retiring L. H. s. Principal to Be HOnOred By Alum=
 nj Next Month

Leavenworth high school alumni will honor Harrison s. Allen, prin- cipal, who will retire at the end of the academic year, with a dinner next month. Clifford E. Hall was elected chairman of the arrange ments committee at a meeting of more than 40 alumni last night.
 The next committee meeting will take place Monday night at 7:3O o'clock at the high school for the purpose of selecting place and date for the dinner
 Mrs. Mary Daley was named sec retary of the committee and Paul Perazelli, treasurer. MT. Perazelli graduate of Leavenworth, now teaches at the technical institu- ton.
 The alumni are being aided ir their plans by Vice Principal Frank G. Began, James A. Lord, Mis- Florence Battle, Earle H. Blanch' ard, Miss Helen M. Horgan and Jonf A. Dillon, all members of the faculty
 Leonard Schwartz and Miss Lillian Abel were appointed to the public ity committee. Other committee will be named by MT. Hall later thi week. It is planned to have ever. graduating class represented on tn general committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Bridge Repairs Are
 Badly Needed Here
Supports Under Washington Avenue Framework Are
 Bending-Hecla St. May Get New Drainage System

expected to come up for discus sion at meeting tonight.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully and the works commissioners climbed be- meath the bridge to inspect SUD- ports which they found were bend- ing under heavy traffic. Supt. Her. bert Scott-Smith has recommended the bridge repairs be made.
 Repairs are also needed on Hecla street, it was found. A new drain age system may have to be installed there, the commissioners decided af- ter inspecting the area near the city pumping station.
 The Chestnut Hill bridge was found to be in bad shape. It is being proposed that large pipes be installed there, and the roadway built over them.
 The commissioners also inspected drainage conditions on Fern street Plank road and Frost road. The need for street repairs about the city was also studied.
 Completing their tour the mayor and the board members made an ln' spection of the city yards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
ST. LUCY'S CYO
 SPONSORS PARTY
April Fool Franks, FavOrs Highlights of Enjoyable
 Social Function

Scores of members and friends enjoyed dancing at the Bucks Hill Community Hall lsat night at an April Fools Dance given by St.. Lucy's CYO. Novelty prankS and favors were on hand for the occa- sion and dancing and refreshments were enjoyed by all who attended. The hall was beautifully decorated in assorted colorS to add variety to the dance.
 Among those attending were:
 Joe Scapino, Babe Colbassani, Kitty Bartclleti, Manuel Fernandez Vonda Matrella, Ralph Losprogato Domenic Senzimici, Joe Jachovina Mary Pollel,a, James Janetty, Mary Marcani, John Jannetty, Rocco Longo, Mary CimagNo.
 Lee Brangle, Thelma Barone Marie Calo, Laura DelNigro, Doris DeLorenzo, Roger Carroll, Mary Gustifaro, Marie Bruno, Joe Gior- dono, Moe Allegrina, Tony Cenoves
 Marie zollo, Tod Manzolli, Alex Mole, Charles Renaldi, Domenic Serlise, Charles Duoleki, Peter Pol letto, Anne Calo, Buzze Baritone, Frank Larsen, Julius Orsini, Evelyn Aldorisio, Kitty Gonillo, Eddie Or sini, Louis Russo, Mary Gonillo, Mildred Gonillo, Wilfred Canava, Rose Famagleti, Bob Signon, Jo- Seph Damati.
 The committee in charge of the affair were Grace Lispogoto, Alex Mole, Marie Gallo, Anne Calo and Armand Fisher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Costly Glance

Looking out the window to see where cigaret butt was thrown caused a car driven by Mrs. Stephanie Martin, g, of 63 West Liberty street, to swerve off the highway and into fence in Bea- con Falls Sunday, state police re- ported today,
 Julia Kropa, 21, and her sister, Johanna, 24, of 848 Bank street, passengers, suffered bruised knees in the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
BISHOP CORRICAN
 CONSECRATED

Washington, April 2.-CUP)7The Most Rev. Joseph M. Corrigan, rec tor of Catholic University of Amer ice, was consecrated today as titular bishop of Bilta in impressive Roman Catholic services at the national shrine of the Immaculate Concep- tion.
 Dennis Cardinal Dougherty, arch- bishop of Philadelphia, was conse- orator of the new bishop, and other high dignitaries of the American church attended the services.
 The Most Rev. John T. McNich- olas, archbishop of Cincinnati. de- clared that love of God and love oi all men is the solution to Europe: wars and injustices.
 'Today the confused, chaotic anc war-mad world finds that diplomacy | treaties, and international com merce are utterly inadequate to keel the nations at peace" Bishop Mo l Nicholas said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02

The much discussed 1940 cen- sus, which starts today, will al- most certainly show that the in- crease in population in New Eng land during the past ten years was well under 500,000, the lowest in any census period since the Civil War, and it will show that the rate of increase was the low est since the first census was taken in 1790.
 These startling conclusions are taken from data analysed by the New England Region Planning Commission, which show that there are two main reasons for this decline: first, restriction of foreign immigration; second, a rapid lowering of the birth rate ill the years between 1880 and 1940.
 From 1890 to 1910 immigration accounted for more than half the total increase in population in New England. In the 1920- -1930 de- cade it provided only sixteen per- cent of the total. In this same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
LENDING LIBRARY
 FOR TOYS OPENS

The Toy Lending Library, a WPA project, directed in this city by Mrs. F. A. Scott, will open new branch this afternoon in the parish house of the South Federated church. The supervisor there will be Mrs. Edna Newman, and the library will be open from 3:30 to 4:3O. Toys may be loaned free of charge and kept for the duration of two weeks.
 The new branch is one of several in operation in the city. The Toy Lending project was started in this city over two years ago, its head quarters and workshop at the Null cahy school. Since that time branch lending libraries have opened and the one in the South Federated church is the latest to become q center for toy lending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
"Thank You"

The Board of Education last night received and placed on file a thank-you note from Mrs. Har- old J. Parkinson for 8 gift which the board sent her on her mar riage to Dr. Parkinson, member of the board.
 The letter, besides expressing appreciation for the gift, invited board members to visit the couple. Mrs. Parkinson, before her mar riage Saturday, was Miss Virginia Smith, of New York.
 The newly-weds are now on their wedding trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
On FurlOugh

Edward Xavier OlesewSki ap- prentice seaman, U. s. Navy the son of Jacob Olesewski, of 104 North Elm street, arrived home recently on a 9-day furlough from the U. s. Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island, after con- pletion of two months of recruit training learning the fundamen- tals of Naval Discipline.
 The young sailor attended the LeavenWorth High school before being accepted for enlistment in the navy on January 30th. He will return to his command 9th April, 194O,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Report Filed

A report of the Industrial Prop perties, Inc, in the case of Carl Kraft ct al filed in the Superior Court this morning shows cash on hand as of April 1st to be $3,- 943.83. Disbursements for the month of March were $5 5,293.2.
 William Laube, Jr. filed mo- tion for his discharge as receiver of the Laube Interstate, Inc, and for a judgment dissolving the corporation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Going Up!

Spring weather prevailed again today, with the tempera- ture ricing to 50 degrees this afternoon. The low during the night was 31 degrees.
 Fair tonight, with cloudy and warmer weather tomorrow, is predicted. Snow and ice have disappeared from most of the city, but traces of the heavy winter still remain in some places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
In Percentage

People in the Waterbury area received Ill per cent of all the unemployment compensation paid by the state during 1889, accord ing to 8 report by the state labor department. Unemployed in this area, which takes in this city and surrounding towns, received a total of $1,857,419.
 Payments in the Torrington area amounted to $388, ,124, one of the smallest totals of any of the areas in the state. The disburse- ments in the Waterbury district were announced in last evenings Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Market Opens Firmly With Very Light Trade
Bonds Were Mixed d-COttOn Futures LOwer-Many Of
 Special Issues Made New Highs for the Year

futures receded 3 to points on the opening call.
 Many special issues opened at new highs for the year and longer. East ern Air Lines made new high at 39 5-8 up 5-8 while American Airlines equaled it's high. New tops were made by Beatrice Creamery at 30 up 3-8; Copperweld Steel at 21 1-8 up 1-2 and. Stokely 1000 shares at 8 IA up IA. Standard of Indiana and McKesson & Rob- bins equaled their highs.
 , Largest initial block was Radio Corporation, which opened 2,OOO shares at 6 3-4 up 1-8. Aircrafts were moderately active and film.
 Steels made minor advances and coppers weer steady. Rails were little changed. Utilities were mixed. General Motors opened unchanged while Chrysler gained slightly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
No Sympathy

William Jilinskas, 25, of 49 Green street, arrested last night on charges of assault and breach of the peace was given 60 days in jail on the assault charge and a fine of $10 and costs, and 30 days in jail and fine of $10 and costs on the breach of the peace count.
 The youth was arrested after fracas in his home. He was ac- cused of beating his mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Still Missing!

Police said today that Robert GagnOn, IA, of 95 Waterville street, who disappeared from home March 27, is still missing.
 The youngsters disappearance is regarded as unusual owing to the fact that he had fractured his left arm 8 few days before, and was wearing it in a sling.
 Robert weighs about 100 pounds, has light brown hair, and was wearing a brown suit with short trousers and brown ski hat.
 Anyone knowing of his whereabouts is asked to call pO- lice headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
MattatuCk Council

Supreme Regent William c. Root of United States and Canada will pay an official visit to COnnec- ticut as guest of the Royal Ar canum on April 18th. Plans for his reception were outlined last evening at meeting of Matta- tuck Council. The reports were given by Supreme Representative Henry Lovejoy of Bristol and Grand Vice. Regent Henry Jarvis of Meriden. A number of local candidates will be initiated in the class dedicated to the supreme regent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Court Verdi

Court Verdi, FOresters of Amer ioa, last night voted contributions oG $50 to the Italian Aid commit Nurses association. The meeting was held at Liberty hall.
 Plans were made for an enter tainment by Angelo Gloria at Temple hall April P.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
WHITE HUNTERS TRICK GROWS

Eaton, Ohio-(UP) )-Members of the Twin Valley Rod and Gun club. adopting Finnish military tech. niuue have been wearing white costumes during snowy weather on hunts. Secretary Jess Myers said a camgaign of one yielded more than 1000 crows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Roosevelt Lodge

Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Pythias, at it's meeting last eve ming conferred the first and sec ond degrees on three candidates. The third degree will be exempli' fled by the Cutler Lodge of Bridge port at the lodges meeting on April 18th. The event will take place in K. of P. hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 William V. Mole, to enclose porch at 69 Cherry stret, S75.
 E. L. Bronson and Mrs. Susie Brown, to demOlish barn on Pierpont road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Rector Improving

Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, was described as improved to- day at the. Waterbury hospital where he underwent an opera tiOn Saturday.
 Dr. H. J. Stettbacher is the attending physician.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
.SpOhighting assCityNews
Grass Fire

Brush fires on Mitchell avenue and Circular avenue were put out by the fire department yesteday.
 A false alarm brought several companies to North Elm and Kingsbury street last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02

Repairs to the Washington ave- nue bridge over the Naugatuck river are badly needed, members of the board of works found during tour of the city Saturday afternoon. The results of the boards findings are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, April 2-UP)-Stocks opened firm to day with volume light. Bonds were mixed. Cotton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02

Success stories are coming from those who have learned how mod srniZation has turned uneconomic leighborhood eye-sores into profit able investments.
 Paul L. McCord, Indianapolis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin: Joseph COlitti, 213 North Elm street, and Angela J. Ventresca. 104 Beech street.
 Angelo VerzinO, II Bronson street, and Marion AutOre, 32O Walnut street extension.
 OctaviO BarOne, 35 Tudor street and Josephine CapObiancO, 105 Rose street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Renodeling Obsolete
 Buildings Profitable
ReaItOr-BuiIders and Real Estate Men Most Enthu-
 siastic Over Rehabilitation Programs

Chicago April 2-America city learning es- buried treasure Alert finding buried their yards The treasures simple method of remodng down. obsolete
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02

Government restrictions of gasoline sales having demoralized the auto mobile business in Denmark, dealers there have turned to selling bicycles.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-15
GOOD NEWS FOR
 KIDS WE'LL BET

VICHY, Nov. 15 - The Vichy governments Minister of supply warned Frenchmen today that more strict rationing of food will begin immediately. He added that if ev- eryone obeys the restrictions the winter will pass without insur- mountable difficulties.
 France has been without soap for the past month. The government was forced to order suspension of soap making due to a shortage of fats and oils. The decree will con- tinue
 Soap, from stored supplies, which is now issued to the population amounts to one Bounce cake of yellow laundry soap and one cake of toilet soap, an ounce larger, a month.
 Men are being issued one shaw ing stick or one tube of shaving cream, but it must last them until next February.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-15
CHRIS TVETEN
 PIONEER ALASKAN
 DIES IN PETERSBRG

PETERSBURG, Nov. 15- Chris Tveten, 68, one of Petersburg's old est residents, who same here be- fore the 1900's died here last We'd nesday after short illness.
 Tveten was widely know throughout the Wrangell Narrows Area and was one of Petersburg's most highly respected and best loved citizens.
 Funeral services were held today under the auspices of the Elks, of which he was a member for many years
 He is survived by wife and two sons, Paul of Fairbanks and Arthur of Petersburg, and two daughters. Ruth, studying nursing in Seattle and Margaret who works for an in-- |sHaranaa eaEags@Ry 1m &sa3HnsA.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-15
Coventry Bombed As Revenge Move
 By Nazi Planes
lBy# Associated Preas)

German night raiders dropped out of the sky above the town of Gov entry. England last night leaving in their wake of indtseriminate bombing, a town badly ruined ana a toll oI about 1O00 dead and h. iured. British reports say the cour- age of the people Of the town was remarkable and remains unbroken.
 German sources say the lombard ment was in reprisal for the Bri- tish attack on Munich when Hitler spoke there last week. The British were said tO have left in flames many Munich buildings and a cath edral Was destroyed.
 But, Berlin's millions. too. relt tne terror ot death from the skies last night as RAF raiders attacked the capital iu one Of the heaviest British air waves thus lar to roll over Berlin.
 Countless Berlin roofs were lefI afire, and tour people, the German eommunlque said, were killed when q weakened apartment building col lapsed.
 Un the Italfan-Greek frontier a eommunique from Athens claimed two ltahan divisions, presumably aoout thirty thousand men, were wiped out. One oI the divisions had come 10 give futile aid to the oth- CT lighting the aggressive Greeks.
 The Athens radio said all day friday the Greeks mad taken the initiative against tine Italians along the entire hundred mile front.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-15
STUDENTS SENTENCED
 TO YEAR AND DAY;
 FAILED TO REGISTER

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 - Eight students, who refused to register for Selective Service, were sentenced in Federal Court yesterday to serve a year and a day in Federal prison.
 The students were conscientious Ubjectors from the nion Theologi- cal Seminary. When they were in- dicted, October 21 for refusing to register, in compliance with Selec- tive Training and Service Act, they pleaded guilty.
 Federal Judge, Samuel Mandel- baum said, that, if at any time within the period imposed. the de- fendents decided to comply with the Act, the Court would be only to happy to moderate the sentences.
 Under law they were compelled to register, although as Theological students they would not have had to serve in the army.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-15
Turkey TrOt
 November 20
 Given By ElkS

Thanksiving will be heralded in with a bang next Wednesday night, and fun will be a headliner when the doors of the ANB Hall will be thrown open for the Elks Annual Turkey Trot, one of the main dances of the season.
 Proceeds, over and above eXpen- ses will go to charity.
 Good music is being promised by dance Chairman Harold Martindale and a whooping good time for all who come. Turkeys will be given away and an extra big one will be given during the evening at a spe- cial drawing. You don't have to be there to win this special bird. il you have bought a ticket your num- Der will be just as lucky at home as at the dance.
 The Elks, being an American or ganization, are planning to decor ate the hall in traditional Ameri- can and Thanksgiving fashion, ac- cording to Chairman Martindale. He hopes there will be a large turn out, for the sake of the Elks and the charities which will benefit, to have a lot Of fun in the traditional melican way
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-15
EXTENSION CLUB
 MEETING TOMORROW

Meeting of the Wrangell Wom. ems Extension club will be held to- morrow, Saturday afternoon, at I:30 D. m. at the Civic Center, according to Mrs. Robert Evan, President O. the club.
 Mrs L. B. Chisholm, Mrs John Clements and Mrs. Leth Meadows will give talks on rug making and MT. L. B. Chisholm, attorney, will tell the women some of the more important points of law that the ordinary housewife or working woman should know.
 Miss Helen Johnson will speak on Toys for Children"
 Each member will be asked to tell of her favorite method of clean ing rugs All members, or women interested in joining are asked to be present.