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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
STATE

If you intend to see the smash double hit program currently at Warmers State theater you'll have to hurry as performances tomorrow evening positively conclude its en- gagement. Headlining the bill is Texas Rangers Ride Again." with John Howard, Ellen Drew, Akim TaIniroff, May Robson and a score of others. The second big hit is a comedy sensation, '.Margie," with Mischa Auer, Tom Brown and Nan Grey.
 And then starting Wednesday the State will usher in another of its outstanding programs with East of the River" starring John Gar field, Brenda Marshall and Marjorie Rambeau, as the headliner.
 East of the River" is 8 moving drama of life in New York's lower East Side" and according to critics the talented cast was particularly well chosen for the dramas colorful roles.
 There's John Garfield in the role of an East Side tough. John well re- members his own youth in just that neighborhood. There's Brenda Mar shall, young and lovely screen new comer in her fourth film. There's Marjorie Rambeau, whose years of Broadway and Hollywood have made her name stand for the best in character acting.
 Opening on the pushcart section of New York, the story tells of Mama Raviola, played by Miss Ram beau, who works hard in her res taurant to raise her son Joe. Gar fields role, and an adopted boy, Niclrie. portrayed by William Lundi- gan.
 One turns out a hoodlum, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
POLI'S

The Gangler Bros. Circus head lines the big all-star stage show to be presented on Wednesday evening for one performance only on the Loew Poli stage at g p. m.
 This sensational circus act features dancing bears; dancing goats; lots of funny clowns, the wonder mid- get horse with the human mind, troupe of famous horses, aerialists. etc. Here is fine entertainment for the entire family, young and old alike. So remember-head for the big show at Loew's Poli on Wednes- day mite.
 Other big acts include Eddie Mil Ter, radios famous minstrel man, featured on all the ma;s-c networks such as WEAF with Phil Spitalny; WABC with popular Abe Lyman, WIZ and many others. He will of fer an outstanding program of songs here ill person Wednesday; then there are. Wallace's Puppets, an unusual novelty; Reynolds and Shawn, musical comedy favorites of Broadway, and completing this super bill are the Cotton Clubs Four Step Brothers, quartet of fast stepping steppers, positively the tops in the dancing field.
 A scintiIlating musical background for the show will be furnished by Gus Meyers, Jr., dynamic fiddler, and the Loew Poli Theater Orches- tra. In addition there will be a grand double hit screen program, and best of all, there is positively no advance in prices for this double combination event of stage and screen.
 The screen bill is comprised of two top features, Pastor Hal" with Wilfrid Lawson, Nova Pil- beam and Seymour Hicks. and Meet the MiSus" with the new Hig- gins Family, the cast being headed by Roscoe Karns and Ruth Don- nelly.
 Movie Party is presented every Thursday evening at Loew's Poli and cash awards totalling $lO0 are given away to, winning members of the audience. Make up party and come on down this Thursday.
 Attractions coming to close at Loew,s Poli tomorrow evening in clude the mad merry Marx Bros. in "Go Vest and Murder Over New York" with Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan.
 Celebrate New Years Eve in the modern manner with a "whoopee" exit of 1940 and a glamorous well come of 1941. There will be gala midnight stage and screen show at Loew'S Poli on New Years Eve. Make your plans now to attend. Tickets are now on sale at the box ofiice.
 Wednesday night Is Holy Gross mite the exciting films on the Holy Cross-Bo Boston College game will be shown at 8:sO p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
RUSSIANS LOOPING
 LITHUANIAN HOMES
Persistent Campaign of Determination in Prog
 ress Declares Speaker

In lecture sponsored by the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, MT. Hedwiga Tubeliene, sister -in- law of the exiled president of Lith- uania, Anthony Smetona, stated that the Bolsheviks destroyed Rus sia and are attempting to ruin Lithuania.
 The Russians systematically loot ed the Lithuanians of food, cloth- ing and shelter, she said. In Kau- mas there is shortage of 15,000 rooms, and two and three families are forced to live in one room.
 Lithuania is being destroyed at the greatest possible speed, and along with it is the attempt to des- troy its customs, folk songs and traditions. Police and other off, cials are vigorous in their efforts to obtain information from the people, using methods she described as un- merciful. LithuanianS are thrown into jail, fed salt diets, and allowed no water. They are hanged until near death, then revived and the process is renewed.
 The Lithuanian farmers have no money, yet are asked to double their production of foodstuffs and cattle. This demand, of course, is impossible. To rehabilitate the farmers, Russian officials promised them credit of 25 litas, ($8), but so far, this is only p. .omise. The lecture was attended by about 200 persons, at 48 Green street last night. A question period l followed the lecture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

sidewalks there is a distinct atno- sphere of uncertainty.
 I learned new meaning of the word refuge" in Lisbon. People who can afford in times like these to make a trip first to Lisbon and then to the Americas are not poor They have plenty of money, and usually have jobs waiting for them on the other side. They sit in Lis bon's many cafes, drinking the best wine, eating the best food, and wait. saw one refugee" who would have put Diamond Jim Brady in eclipse. His fingers were covered with dia- mond rings the size of dime, and his stick pin alone could have bought him a trip across the At lantic.
 The population of Lisbon has in- creased tremendously since the start of the war The hotels are full, and most of the pensions" harbor refugees who are waiting their turn to board a ship for the Western Hemisphere and safety. The hundreds of refugees in Lis bon are only part of the reason for the crowded condition of its hous- ing facilities. Persons in a position to know say that they have seen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
STRAND

Only two days remain in which theatergoers may attend the Warner Bros. Strand theater and see Doro- thy Lamour in Moon Over Bur- ma." with Robert Preston and Pres ton Foster; also Wayne Morris, Vir- ginia Dale and Lillian Cornell in "The Quarterback"
 Headlining the new show opening a four-day engagement at the Strand starting Wednesday is Arise, My Love-" with Claudette Colbert and Ray Midland sharing starring honorS.
 The picture has been hailed as one of the truly great romantic adven- ture films of all time. Its heroine is hard-hitting girl reporter who has cancelled of love because it stands in the way of her career. Its hero an insouciant flying fool, who stages his life on ideals. The scene is the hectic, crowded canvas of Europe today.
 The film Swoops into action from the first with Claudette snatching Midland from firing squad death ill Spain, flying with him over into France with army planes in pursuit. It blossoms into love story in the delightfully."- directed sequence in Paris, eliminating in a hilarious episode, in which Claudette locks her. shoes in safe to prevent Mil lands walking away with her heart.
 Others in the brilliant cast in- clude Walter Abel, Dick Purcell, Dennis O'Keefe, Esther Dale and George Zucxo
 Co-featuring the program is a thrilling production, Cherokee Strip" starring Richard Dix and a host of other favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
ROSARY SOCIETY ARRANGESPART
Annual Event Is Scheduled for Next Thursday Night;
 Parish Events Listed

The Rosary Confratsrnity of the Church of the ImmA culate Concep- ton will hold their annual Christ mas party Thursday evening, in the church basement at 8 o'clock. The Children of Mary Sodality will hold their party one week from tonight in same place immediately after devo- tions.
 Confraternity members will re- ceive Holy Communion next Sunday at the 8 o'clock Mass while the Hoy Angels Sodality will receive the Sacrament the same morning at the g o'clock Mass.
 The calendar of events at the Im- maculate Conception church this week follows:
 Meetings and Instructions
 Religious instructions for the high school freshmen this evening at 2 o'clock.
 Religious instructions for the high school sophomores, juniors ard seniors this evening at 8 o'clock.
 Meeting of the junior CYO this evening at 8:15 o'clock.
 Meeting of the senior CYO We'd nesday evening at o'clock.
 Meeting of the promoters of the League of the Sacred Heart Tuesday evening after devotions.
 Instructions every afternoon af- ctr school at St. Mary's school fer all children seven years and over who have not yet received Holy Communion.
 There will be no meeting of the Holy Name society this week. Devotions
 Devotions and novena in honor of St. Joceph Tuesday morning dur ing the o'clock Mass, Tuesday noon at l2:l0, Tuesday afternoon at AIS and Tuesday evening at 7:3O. Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- ment all day Thursday, after the 8 o'clock Mass, closing with Holy Hour in the evening at 7:30.
 Noyena in honor Of Our Lady Of the Miraculous Medal Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Ember Days
 Wednesday. Friday and Saturday are Ernber days-days of fast and abstinence. In virtue of special Indult, granted by the Holy See, the Ordinary of this dioceee is ac- customed to dispense working peo- pie and the members of their house hold from the Law of Abstinence on all days except the following Fridays throughout the year, the Vigil of Christmas, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Saturday until noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
Lisbon Now Europe's Neutral Hub; British, Germans Mingle Casually

both German tourists" and British wine merchants" in Portugal in increasing numbers recently. ,On,y few hundred miles from Lisbon and Porto Germans, Italians and British are killing each other In Portugal, they sit side by side in the cafes, travel on the same trains tourists and wine salesmen- -appar- ently no more antagon.stic than a pair of rival American football teams.
 Portugal is a paradise for these people and for the refugees. Notil- ing vitaily affecting mans comfort is rationed. Lisbcn has literally thousands of taxis and cars whip ping crazily through it's narrow streets "A hours day and, though gasoline is expensive, there is plen- ty of it. FooG is plentiful and good, and the wine is superb. There is no lack of meat. In fact, beefsteak seems to be the Portuguese national dish. There is, above all, an abund- ance of the two things Europe is beginning to find rarer and rarer as the war progresses-soap and white bread.
 (NEXT-Scenes in Spain.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
GIRL SCOUTS IN
 YULELOG HUNT
Fourth Annual Event Is Staged at Camp Wequa-
 pausetin WaterviIIe

The Girl Scouts representing the Waterbury area troops participated yesterday at Camp Wequapauset in waterville in the 1ourth annual councils Yulelog hunt.
 The Girl Scouts, dressed in heavy clothing, organized in groups and started out in search of the log which had been hidden by senior Troop 36 at Woodbury last Friday.
 An event was the observance of the ancient English Christmas cuS- tom which was held in the after noon when three girls from Troop IT of the South Federated church found the log and hauled in over the frozen camp and to the camp fire circle. The log was placed on the hearth and lighted, with chips from last years log furnished as finder for the fire.
 The girls with their leaders wound up the ceremonies with the singing of the traditional Christmas carols, as they sat about the log fire, which emitted sparks and lending a color full setting to the assembled group.
 Soda was served by girls of Troop 36 under the leadership of Mrs. Hammond Boyd and Mrs. David Thompson of Troop of All Souls church led the carol singing.
 The girls collected the chips from the extinguished log fire to save for the lighting of next years fire which is held with ceremony. Troops participating in the hunt were from this city, Naugatuck, Prospect, Cheshire, Oakville, and Beacon Falls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
IFAREWELLDANCE
 PLANS PROGRESS
Original Plans to Be FOI- lowed; Committee to
 Meet Friday Evening

A special meeting of the commit tee arranging the farewell dance for local National Guardsmen will be held at the state armory Friday night. Lieut.. Edward H. Conway chairman, and George McDuff, CO., chairman, will preside.
 It has been decided to hold the dance as scheduled, Dec. 28, despite the poStponement of the mobiliza- tion of the 43d division until Feb ruary. The division, which includes the 102d infantry units stationed here, was originally notified that mobilization would take place early in January.
 Two local units, Batteries E and G, which are part of the 2O8th Coast Artillery, antiaircraft, will leave for a years training, Jan. 6 They have been assigned to Fort Edwards, Mass.
 The farewell party the 28th will be informal. Guardsmen in uniform will be admitted without charge Cooperating with the arrangements committee are a number of civic fraternal and community organiza- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
Will Graziani Be Next Italian Military Leader To Resign?
By MILTON BRoNNER

NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 Africa has been Rodolfo Graz iani's fortune and now Africa may be the undoing of the famous Ital- ian field marshal. He won high place fighting African natives. He may lose high place by taking a shellacking at the hands of British troops in Egypt.
 Just as the angry Mussolini ac- cepted the resignation" of Mar shal Badoglio because of the fail ure of the campaign against the Greeks, so disgusted Duce may accept the resignation" of Graz iani because of the debacle in Egypt.
 k Quickly summarized, Graziani'S career reads: forsook the law to en- list as volunteer in the army which gave Italy the Red Sea col ony of Eritrea in Africa. Next in campaign which wrested Tripoli from Turkey. Served in World War, being several times wounded and ending as youngest colonle in Italy's army. Back to Africa where his victories won lands which enabled Tripoli and Cyrenaica to be united as Libya. Commanded troops in Somaliland in campaign which con- quered Ethiopia. Made viceroy of Ethiopia in 1887, and was wounded by hand grenades tossed at him by Philippians in Addis Ababa.
 When Italy entered present war was made chief of staff of Italian forces and commander of the Army of the Pc. After Marshal Balbo died in an airplane accident last July, Graziani went to Libya to command all Italian forces in North Africa. Later he was given job of advancing from Libya into Egypt, the ultimate goal being the Suez Nay1ol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
. ANSWERS TO cRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. Jeannette Rankin, elected to the House in 1916 and defeated two years later after she voted against U. s. entry in the World War, was again elected by her district to a seat in Congress.
 2. Senator Key Pittman of Ne vada, who was chairman of the Senate foreign affairs committee, died of heart attack.
 g. John Nance Garner. vice. president of the United States, did not go to the polls November 5, nor did he cast an absentee ballot.
 4. Sammy Baugh set new pass ing record in game against Brook lyn.
 5. Hank Greenberg of the De- troit Tigers was voted the Amer ican Leagues most valuable player.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

Angelo Miro, active in activities concerning the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is back at work after three weeks at the Waterbury Hospital. Some time ago he crushed his hand at work in local factory and doctors were obliged to Az stitches to get it back into working order . |. Helen Mccarthy of our business office staff took the duties of society editor this morning. Her predecessor, Mrs. Thomas Lyons nee Helen Murphy is relnquishng the post domestic duties at her Willow street apartment local man deserted his wife and II children They'll probably find him in some nice quiet spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
M The Local Theaters

other an honorable student. When they fall in love with the same girl, it takes Mama Raviola to straighten things out.
 The second big hit of the program will be a colorful romantic comedy, "One Night in the Tropics" Je- rome Kern, one of Americas great est living composers, furnished the musical score for the film which stars Allan Joney. Nancy Kelly, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Robert Cummings. Mary Roland, Leo Caril- 10, William Fraw.ey and Peggy Mo- ran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO THREE ALARMS


 A WPA tool shed located on Essex street was partly destroyed by fire Saturday before firemen from En- zine g, Wateryille station were able to check the spread of the flames The cause of the fire was not deter mined, the fire marshaPs office re- ported.
 Engine also respondd to a chim- ney fire at the home of Arthur Paf- frey of 20 Chapel street. The fire was quickly extinguished with little damage.
 A grass fire on the property own- ed by John Mcdonald at Cooke street and Mcdonald avenue was ex- tinguished by firemen from Engine 6, Willow street station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

Lisbon has become one of the most unusual cities in the world, for there British, German and Italian commercial seaplanes land, exchange passengers and maintain services that ignore the war. It also has become a "city of refugees" where thou sands anxi0usly await passage to the New World. In this story, the first of series, Henry P. McNul- ty, United Press Staff correspond ent, presents an intimate and graphic picture of the Lisbon he found upon his arrival there en route from New York to Zurich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
Plain Fare Preferred

Plain Fare Preferred .. Holiday menus will bring
 seasonable change in the customary diet of the U S. Marines but following Christmas and New Years Day turkey plum pudding, mince pie and many other items on the holiday bioffare will promptly disappear until other future occasion of special feasng Through tradition well economy the marines favor the sort of food found the table of the average American fam
 y Back in the year 1880 the Commandant of the Marine Corps administered mild rebuke to the commanding officer of barracks at Boston for serving rather too sumptuous menu. The Commandant ruled that Oranges squabs and old bottled wine cannot be neces sary for persons brought up soldiers Evidently the Commandants criticism of fancy food has left lasting impression for apart from holiday occasions plain but wholesome food has been the rule in the Marine Corps ever since. Log of the U. s. Marines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

Dr. John M. BOzzuto, Jrs local dentist, will be. honOred at a bachelor dinner this evening at Club D'AngeIO, formerly Bruneau's on the OakviIle- Watert0wn Rr0ad, at 8 o'clock.
 Dr. M. A. O'Hara will be toast master. The committee in charge of the dinner includes Dr. Frank Cammissa, Dr. Pasquale PalOmbal Dr. Raymond Clemente, and Dr. Michael Impresa.
 Entertainment will feature Ray mond COccochiola, baritone, Mill ton KardO, sIeight-Of- hand artist, and Dom Mecca, acccrdionist. Dr. ,Bozzuto is a graduate of Crosby High School, Niagara University, and the University of Maryland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

Editor Tall Tower Topics: read your column in the Democrat newspaper and enjoy very much and would like to know you could find some space in your column ation would greatly appreciate if you would cooper ate with me. When taking off in airpane why must you keep the plane straight into the wind with the rudde and please it isn't asking too much explain to me what the rudder of airplane is. Thanking you so much, remain, c. G. (All we know is that the rudder IS the device to control the directional flight ot plane just as the rudder of boat ship controls the drec ton it moves in You're too technical for us on the oh er as we're not exactly airplane enthusiast but we should say that plane takes off into the wind so that it may have lifting power. Why not follow Dan Dunn in The Democrat comics these nights and read how he gives instructions The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
HAVE YOU A HoBBYa
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

Whats your hobby, is it dogs? Or does your fancy run to raising hogs9 Perhaps your taste runs to cats Possibly goats white rats
 Have you little hobby all your own? Which you worry like dog bone Do you collect little figures of all kinds, And in your searching discover many finds? Maybe you collect real old books, Or compile recipes of very famous cooks. On your acres perhaps you raise bees Or go in for growing rare spruce trees. Do you have little hobby on the side? Collect old theater programs with great pride? Are you china fancier, do you dabbe in glass? Have you in short, joined the hobby class?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

Rev. Edmund O'Conne will be year older tomor- row. Russ Slator and Rita Murphy were recent guests at banquet at the palatal Ritz in New York City " Franklin E. Ferguson, manager of the Whitney Theater in New Haven remembers with very lovely Christmas card The seats in Franks cozy amusement house are Grieder is plugging the first dance which the Waterbury Comptometer School will sponsor at the Hotel Elton De cember 26. Patroman Ralph Belloisey was disap- pointed spectator at the Beoise Overn championship fight in New York Friday night Steve, his cousin lost decision to the present title-holder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
MoRMONs TO HAVE IVY WALL

Salt Lake City. Utah = (UP) - The high rock wall around Salt Lake City,s famed Temple Block, site of the Mommon temple and tabernacle, will be covered soon with ivy. Planting of the vine was ordered by L. D. s. authorities in line with a general beautificatinn program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
AnslOers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. 1. Jacific. ?. New Jersey. 3. The Louisiana Purchase. 4. Boston, Mass. 5. Nylon. R No '. Aaron Burr 8. Eggs of 8 louse. g. An artigcer, carpenter, or
 mechanic. 10. Wellesley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
The Democrats Service Bulletin DID YOUR CHRISTMAS BUDGET BALANCE?

DlU 1OUK CHRISTMAS BUDGET BALANCE! s Was there enough in the savings this the Christmas bills when they January 1? Do plan family expenditures family income do the best possible job? Do you your family a budget?
 not overlooking the opportunities mote harmonious family fe passing chance the economic benefits that from planning family expenditures within the family income. sfsts.ss 2 ss'4
 Our Service Bureau Washington has ready for booklet Budgeng Household designed to be helpful ming the family budget and running the family finances through out the hundred cents worth from dollar and make every dollar fit into its assigned place.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

Teachers College in New Britain certainly knows Waterbury produces than brass for local boys and girls right in the meght there at present Lenore Deck and Shirley Pickett are news editors on the very interesting Recorder" while Mary Flahive and Bet Can ming are assistant campus editors the pubca- tion Then too Adele Wallach is chairman of the decor ations committee for the senior class Riddle Party slated December 18 in the school gym On the other hand Rob- ert Ashton stole the show with his mpersonation of Bob Cratch in the traditional Nativity Pageant successfully presented last Wednesday, It six scene, modern dress version of Dickens Christmas Carol Lest forget Helen Conrck got eight bids to recent dance and turned them all down. Redistribution, eh?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

Primary training planes (Stear- nan) are being completed at the rate of one airplane every three hours.