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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
IRISH-AMERICANS
 MEETING FRIDAY
Reports Expected on PrO- greSs of Plans for Am
 nual Banquet

Motion pictures furnished through the coutesy of Joseph F. Mulville, will be feature of the social and dance to be held by the Irish-Ameri- can Social club on Friday evening at the Canadian Legion hall, 1O9 Bank street.
 A business meeting will be held proceeding the social activities and William Fitzell, ticket chairman, asks that all persons who have tickets make their returns at this meeting. Harry V. Boyce, president of the club, will preside at the meeting.
 An Irish orchestra will furnish music for the dancing. Refreshments will be served and there will be a buffet lunch.
 Dr. John D. Freney, chairman of the executive committee in charge of the St. Patrick's day banquet, an- nounced today that Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, assistant pastor of St. Mar garet's church, and chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, Sheridan council, and Rev. Roger B. T. Ander- son, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, have accepted invitations to attend the dinner on March 16 at The Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
HIGH RATING FOR
 LEGION UNIT HERE
Corp. COyle Post Visited By State Departments
 Official Inspector

Corp. Coyle post, American Legion, was found to be 150 points short of perfect by Arthur Kelly, ot Thom- aston, inspecting officer for the Connecticut department of the American Legion, who visited the post at a meeting last night.
 After examining personnel, rec ords, program, etc., MT. Kelly gave the local post rating of 1850 credits out of a possible 1900. The rating is considered excellent in Legion circles.
 The problems of placing veterans were discussed by Harold Slattery, head of the local office of the Con- necticut s:ate employment services. The chief difficulty, he said, is to match job and man.
 It was announced by Newton w. Alexander, chairman of the CMTC activities, that applications for the summer camp will be received after March IS.
 Sound motion pictures of the New York Worlds Fair were shown. Re- treatments were served by the aux Hilary which was represented at the joint m eting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
WOMEN TO HEAR PASTOR PREACH
Rev. Alan Fairbank Guest at Pearl Street NeighbOr-
 hood House Tomorrow

Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational Church, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Women's Social and Study Club at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House tomorrow afternoon ct 3:30 o'clock. His subject will be Days of Our Years. The hostesses will be Mrs. Laura Harvey, Mrs. Reuben McKin- ney and Mrs. Leila T. Alexander The latter is director of the Neigh borhood House. Plans will be dis cussed for entertaining the Lincoln Musical Cll,' which will appear at the Neighborhood House Wednesday March 27.
 The Intermediate Boys had a class in Public Health last night under the leadership of Thedra Mel bourne.
 The Nominating Committee of the Bachelor Girls Club met with Club Advisor, Miss Margaret Copeland. Members O. the Committee are Jo- sephine Mcintyre, Chairman; Mabel Prince, LII. Gary, Elizabeth Harri- son. Their report will be presented at the Bachelor Girls regular weekly meeting at theNenghborhood House tonight.
 The Alumni Club held the first eeting for 1940, with Matthew Mott, Chairman Pro Tenn, presiding. Fourteen members were present and discussed program with the House director, Leila T. Alexander. The next meeting will be Monday, March Il at 800 p. m.
 The Esquire Club met to make final reports for their February Dance, and to plan other activities.
 The Board of Management, rep resentatives from all House Clubs. will meet this evening at 8:15 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

True Hayward of the Wilby High ce-principal and Art Lee of Cheshire have talked Archie Hazard of Cheshire into accompanying them on weekend ski trip the mountains of New York before Easter Sunday rolls around. Like true sportsman Archie accepted despite the hazards he's to encounter. Super numerary Waly Senich in civilian clothes volunteered at Dr. Dudley Demings Country Club Road home Sunday night. There's died nthewool guardian of the law |. Herb Roberge Diamond Ginger Ale salesman who now resides in Torrngton, presented second son by his better half at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital recently Mrs. Herb is the former Ann Egan of Water vile Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Waterbury as well as the whole world was hunlfning the immortal melodies he wrote for his operettas.
 The role of Herbert is portrayed by an actor whose resemblance to the famed Irish-American com poser is really remarkable. He is the popular Walter Connolly, who of course shares the spotlight with Miss Martin and Jones.
 Incidentally this marks Miss Mar tins hlm debut and despite this she is already Q favorite with every one for she Is the girl who scared to fame on a single successful song, the catchy My Heart Belongs to Daddy" which she made Q nae tlonal sensation in last seasons n,u- Eical comedy. Leave It to Me-"
 Jones has long been Q sayoFite Of local theatergoers who like music with their pictures,
 Another newcomer who will he seen soF the first time iga this film lg the sensational new singing de. eoveFy, fouFteen.yeaF.old Dlisanna k0steF. Others figuring in the story are Lee Bowman and Judith bsFs cosfeatuFing the program viii be c aes romantic comedy. hHo Ha9e lied iIls Wtfes wlih 5oel MeeFna and Nancy Kelly lD ille eesslaEflaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
CYO UNIT PLANS
 FOR OPEN HOUSE.

The annual open house program of the St. Margaret's CYO, which will include motion pictures and dancing. will take place next Tues day night in the parish hall. Final plans were completed last night by the arrangements committee, head ed by Francis x. LeRoy and Imelda O'Brien.
 Other business discussed last night included the units bowling league banquet scheduled for March 27. Several prominent local sports figures have been invited.
 A social hour was enjoyed after the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
NO ACTION TAKEN ON NEW PHYSICIAN
Board of Health Names Miss Bowling Assistant
 City BacteriOlogist

Appointment of a school physician to succeed Dr. Frank J. Hill, who has left this city, was delayed by the board of health last night. The. board adjourned to reconvene on call of the chair, with the indication that another meeting will be held next Tuesday, at which time the appointment will eb made.
 . Applications for the school posi- tion were received from Dr.: John w. Fruin and Dr. R. A. Bonner Jr. On motion of Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, the board adopted a resolution praising the work of pr. Hill, who has taken a post as pup lie health officer for two Michigan counties.
 Miss Rosemary Bowling, of Har- pers Ferry road, was appointed as- sistant city bacteriologist. She suc- ceeds Miss Phyllis Gumpper, who resigned several weeks ago to take 8 state position. Other applicants last night were Marion Ryan, Anna Herman, Mary Cofrancesco and Mary Minervini.
 The application of Mary Dwyer for appointment as a school nurse was placed on file.
 The abbatoir committee reported that the ceiling of the building is leaking, but pointed out that the contractor had guaranteed the work for six years. It was voted to have the board of works direct him to make repairs.
 Health Officer Dr E. J. Godfrey reported communicable diseases and deaths from, them during the past month as follows: Chlckenpox 5; gof1orrhea, 2: measles, 2; lobar pneumonia, g; deaths, 3; german measles, l; broncho pneumonia, 5; scarlet fever, 51; pulmonary tuber- culosis, 2; deaths, 1; syphilis, 1S; grip, ?.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
ICE FOLLY
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

When the ice has disappeared for good And you feel 1t safe to wear your new snood, And those icy snow mounds have melted And you can don a spring tweed neatly belted, Just remember that winter eventually goes And the old barn will be featuring summer shows Now you look out scenes of desoation In the up country New England location Snow and ice firmly merged That you're not even slightly urged To drive out into the open spaces Where soon your favorite nag will be running races When you contemplate all this gloom Feel encouraged that it will be soon, For you will gaze different scene When all of this snow waste turns to green, And youll be sitting on that (now) snow-covered log Happily devouring picnic hot dog.
 FEM. EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Editor Tall Tower Topics. The so-called rush" period covering renewal of motor vehicle registration for 194O closed with approximately wenty-six thousand sses an increase of two thousand the correspond ing period for last year. We wish to thank the Water bury Democrat for splendid cooperation The publicity tated our work resulting inevitably in better service to the public should like to thank especially Messrs George Bria Ray Fitzpatrick, John Cluney and many others who no doubt gave as generously of time and effort With kind personal regards Sincerely yours, Alice Bradley, Supervisor of Waterbury Office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Tn the meantime, family estates had been largely confiscated. Jew- els were sold for household ex- penses.
 The pretension of a court was maintained with $40,0O0 a year com- ing in from properties not yet con- fiscated, but 1t was though sled- ding.
 In 1919 the Hungarian govern ment officially expelled the family and dethroned the dynasty.
 The attempted putsch by Karl and zita made it desirable to the allied victors that they be farther from Vienna and Budapest. So to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Charlotte "NIidge" Braatz of the Woodbury Braatzes believes it's wise girl who realizes that masucline charm doesn't go far purse -Onality. were the proud parents yesterday of baby boy The newcomer and it's lovely Momma are coming along very nicely at the Waterbury Hospital. Johnny Turner's Hall for the annual hop of the Russian Social and Athletic Club next Saturday night Hartford Ork will furnish the melodies for the light and heavy fantastic trippers We erred last night in saying the this It remains at Grand Central Palace in the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Yesterday was the 35th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Phaneuf of 55 southmayd Road This very we'll known and popular couple was married farmer Eugenie Soucy. They have four children, Dr. Leon Phaneuf, Noel and Roland Phaneuf, and Lucille wife of Dr. Louis Ihibault Jr and one grand daughter Barbara Ann. Mr. Phaneuf is the popu- lar South Main Street eweer and watch repairer, and Mrs Phaneuf is a member of a number of womens societies at St. Ann's church. Many congratulatory messages and telegrams were received by the happy couple
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Funchal the family went, to set up new "court" in a damp, dismal house.
 THE FAMILY LEANED ON ZITA, THE STRONG
 The prince had become a pauper. There were few toys for the brood of eight children.
 Ex-Emperor Karl was sickly. The flaming courage and stubborn te- nacity of zita kept the household afloat. She kept alive, even in squalid surroundings, the fiction of royalty.
 Then pneumonia struck Karl, and he died. Ten-year-old Otto followed a peasants cart through the cobble- stoned streets of Funchal to the grave.
 He was fatherless and poor, a curly-haired boy with wide brown eyes under 8 high pale forehead. But to thousands of men in his na- tive Austria and in Hungary, he was their emperor.
 NEXT: Empress Zita trains her son for the throne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
NEW SOCIAL CLUB
 FORMED IN VILE

The first meeting of the Oakville Social club was held Sunday, March 3, at the Community Hall in Oak vile. Michael Emanuel presided at the initial gathering.
 Among the first actions.taken was to name committee to draw up a charter and bylaws. A report is ex- pected shortly from this group.
 A fine showing was made at Sum- days meeting and promoters and officers of the new club are very much encouraged by the spirit dis played.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
STRAND

Allan Jones. Mary Martin, Walter Connolly and 8 swell collection of Victor Herbert's grandest songs are four good reasons for theatergoers seeing "The Great Victor Herbert" which opens it's four day engage ment at the popular Warner Bros. Strand theater this afternoon as the headliner of the fine twin bill.
 It presents localities with a spec tacular, moving drama of the show world during the era when Victor Herbert ruled Broadway and all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
NEGATIVE SIDE
 | WINS DECISION
CircOIO Dante Members Debate Abolition of Co-
 Educational Colleges

Resolved: That co-educationa schools be abolished"
 This was the subject debated by khe Circolo Dante last night at the parish hall of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes,
 The debate was won by the neg ative side, upheld by Miss Mary Minervini, Miss Rae Guida and Jos- eph DeLuca.
 The affirmative was argued by Alessio Caporasso, Miss Mary Rossi, and Miss Jessie Santavenere.
 Prior to the debate, Marciano Laurino, director of local Italian dramatic clubs, spoke on the pleas- ures of acting. He was introduced by the club president, Joseph Rem zoni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

It was the month before Christmas in Hollywood and Bing Crosby wanted to do his bit for charity So he sang song "Silent Night" and donated all royal ties from the recording to the Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Today at Paramount Studio where Bing is working before the in Road to Singapore, he was informed that the charities had thus received $7 800 in royalties from the song and should receive double that amount by the time Christmas, 194O rolls around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Praise today for Joe La Vecchia of Chipman Street who was great blessing on Tuesday morning when he so kindly helped woman and young lady down treach The woman was about to collapse from sheer exhaus ton when the angel of safety came in the person of Joe. Hats off to all like you, JOe.-Pedestrian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
Todays AnSw CTS e
 cRAElIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

QUeSGIOhS on Comic Page
 1. Frederick Ebert was first presi- dent of German Republic, from 1919 to 1925.
 2. Nobody was secretary of the navy under Washington. The de- partment was not created until 1798.
 g. Zachary Taylor was 18th PreSi- dent of the United States.
 4. John Jay was first U. s. secre- tary of state.
 5. Ignace Jan Paderewski, pianist, was postwar premier of Poland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Most of you read in The Democrat of the trials and Houations of Mr. and Mrs August Gruessnger of Willow Street in their efforts to locate their daughter Ann Marie and effect sailing from wartorn Europe Months effort at last broke the red tape which held their iew short weeks ago. . . But behind the scenes was Miss Madeline Roberts close friend of the family and director of local travel agency, who worked through Mrs Gruessnger deeply grateful for her work and this past Saturday night party was given at the Gruessnger home with Miss Roberts guest of honor sonaly Miss Roberts for her job well done And to all
 the resi- Miss Roberts, the Tower too adds it's plaudits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

The Mems Club of Christ Chapel will present William B. EIweII, foremost local lecturer and vice-principaI of Crosby High School, in an evening of readings at Christ Chapel to- morrow night. The readings will be augmented by musical inter- ludes featuring Miss Br0ne Ras- inns, talented young viollnist and singer.
 MT. Elwell's presentation will consist of poems and prose. He will present short selections from modern poets and give prose readings from the latest books. Miss Basins, in providing the musical interlude will present 3 group of violin and vocal selec- tiOns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
K. of 0. HUTs FOR CANADA

Montreal (UP)-Councils of the Knights of Columbus in all sections Of Canada are taking part in a campaign to raise $2S2, ,000 for army hutS they will operate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
M The Local Theateys
POLl'S

Loew-Poli patrons will be pre- sented an exceptionally fine stage show tonight, at 9 p. m. for one per- formance only. Every act comes to Waterbury direct from famous Broadway and every performer has the distinction of having at one time or another, graced some of the most successful of New York's many musical revenues. And that isn't all for this weeks bill is head lined by the celebrated Pat Rooney, Jr., and Herman Tiinberg, Jr., two famous sons of the famous fathers who the whole world will remein- Der as being tops in the entertain ment field. Just as they thrilled millions, so do their versatile sons, and 1t is real treat being afforded you in bringing them to this popular theater for a personal appearance, for, due to important contracts, neither will be able to be back in New England again for many months to come. So make a date to be her tonight.
 Other stars in this gigantic show include the fast-stepping Miller Sis- ters; Al Trenton with a surprise novelty act; Eddie Stanley, asso- ciated for many years with the Texaco Radio Show, and Penny Gill, and to complete grand evening of song, dance and comedy are Har- lem's Favorite Sons, none other than the widely acclaimed Three Dukes. Gus Meyers, Jr., and the Loew-Poli Theater orchestra provides a spark ling musical background for the show which will be presented in addition to a double smash hit screen program with best of all, no ad- vance in prices for this combina- tion event of stage and screen.
 Wallace Beery heads the screen fare in "The Man From Dakota" in which he has his biggest and most forceful role since Viva Villa" |" John, Howard and lovely Dolores Del Rio appear in support of the star. The second great hit is Mar ried And In Love" with Alan Mar shal and Barbara Read.
 Tomorrow night is Movie Party Mite at Loew's Poll. Be here to join in the fun and fortune by winning one of the many big cash awards given away weekly, these prizes to- talling $100.
 Broadway Melody of 194O", CO., starring Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell, opens 3 four day engage ment Saturday at LoeW's Poi. These two dancing aces have at last been teamed together, and perform g new sensational dances to the tunes of new Cole Porter song hits. in this dazzling spectacle-filled MGM smash hit. Caorge Murphy, Frank Morgan, Florence Rice, Ian Hunter and Lynne Carver, head and all-star supporting cast of favorites. Don't miss itl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
BRITISH PENSIONERS DO BIT

London (UP)-Many soldiers and widows of soldiers who served in the last war have voluntarily given up their pensions for "the dura-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Although it is a metropolitan dis trict, London County Council, Eng land, contains more than 1000 COWS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
BY WILLIS THORNTON NEA Service Stan Correspondent

Omnous guns were laundering the Balkans Nov 2O 1912, when boy baby was born in lower Austria.
 The father Karl whose grand-unce the En- peror Franz Joseph of The mother Zta. Bourbon princess. The baby was Otto
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

Walnut Street kernels. {. The boys up at Engine are going In for cabinet t-making in big way under the supervision of Private Francis Day. and they have become so proficient under Franks able tuteage that there are several finished articles for public display These masterpieces can be at the Walnut Street flrehOuse. combination medicine cabinet and humidor, made by Private Ray Neil will be found of special interest T. Frank LOngO of Lakewood Road has extended cordial invitation to any of the boys on WalnlA Street to up to his house Sunday. orn- lngS f0rM spaghetti dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06
Born tn the. ShGdouOs of Conflict Last of the Hapsburgs
 LiOes for Empire DissoIOed by War

stories the fantastic life duke Oo claimant nOn-exstent thrOne who Is coming
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-09-13
SPEED DELIVERY
 IS BASIC THEME
 OF DEFENSE PLAN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13-Pres- ident Roosevelt today sent to Con- gress with his endorsement a de- fense commission declaration of poI- icy, the basic theme of which was to speed delivery of all items es- sentiaI to the defense program
 The Commission said: This means orders should be placed to insure the most efficient use of each par ticular facility from the point oi view of the program as a whole with proper consideration given the con- tribution of industries such as the machine and tool industry to avoid creating underlying bottlenecks. Once delivery dates are fixed assur- ances must be given that they will be met by the supplier"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-09-13
Scores Killed In
 Terrific Powder
 Plant Explosion
IBy Associated Pre@)

KENVIL. N. J.. Sept. 13-Res= cue workers poked through the tangled mass of smouldering ruins today in search of more victims Of the terrific explosions that leyeled the Hercules Powder Company's s plant yesterday, killing at least 52 men, injuring at least l25 others and causing estimated million dol- lar damage to the plant Officials and state police said they expected the death toll would reach 45 or 50.
 The company was engaged In manufacturing smokeless powder and other explosives for the government The Federal Bureau of Inyestiga- ton is probing the origin of the explosions on the theory sabotage might be involved.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-09-13
MANY OFFENSEs LISTED
 ON COMMISSIONERS DOCKET

U. s. Commissioner Richard Sur att had an unusually long list of offenses listed on the docket the past week.
 David Sandman was given a 3D. day suspended sentence for being drunk and disorderly. David Thom- as drew a 60-day sentnece on a like charge. Albert Roaming, E. c. Vel lesley an Hilman Hansen were each fined $50 for illegal fishing. Sid Martin on a similar charge, drew $25 fine. James Ford was fined s25 for Illegal fishing.
 A charge of larceny brought against Robert Wood by his wife was dismissed by the Judge. Peter John was fined $25 and given 30 days in jail for being drunk and disorderly. Ralph Walter, a stowa- way taken off the Mount Mckinley last Thursday evening, was fined $25 and is serving it out in the Federal jail Jerry Spencer, John Ostman and Urho Kylma were each fined S25 for illegal fishing. Ole Johnson and Ed Johnson were fined $50 each on the same count.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-09-13
British King, Queen Escape As Palace
 Bombed By NaziS
lBy= Associated press)

King George and Queen Eliza beth escaped injury today when waves of German raiders. rylng low and fast over central London, dropped five bombs on Buckingham Palace while the Royal couple were in residence.
 Their majesties, who were in the palace We're uuharmed,' Jbe ministry of information announced.
 The great white stone palace was blasted by delayed explosive bombs only last Tuesday and was slightly damaged then. No report of lhe damage today was announced.
 German raiders dropped count less salYos of lire and shriek bombs today, setting Londons fashionable west end afiame in a series of bold daylight attacks. 5lamming batter ies Of anti-aircraft guns sent up terrific barrages and fighting spit fire planes flashed in and out ol the clouds, engaging the raiders iu dog lights.
 Casualties in figures up to We'd nesday night brought the toll JJ l,175 killed and 4,270 wounded since Hitler unleashed the success sIYe night-long attacks on the eapI- laI last Saturday.
 h southeast Europe, in the mean time, Egypt was accepted as De- ing on the verge Of war. It nad already been reported the target ot Italian invasion. A Rome military authority said operation had be gun in Egypt.