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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
For Services

Thomas E. Guest of this city asks damages of $4,00O from Ned E. OStmark of Fairfield, executor of the estate of Harriet Chambers of Fairfield, who died May 1, 1940, for alleged non-payment of his services as caretaker of the Fair field woman's house, property, business and investments.
 The rlrintiff alleges that the Chambers woman requested him to act as caretaker for her under takings which he did from Feb ruary g, 1885, to May of 1897. He further claims that the Fairfield woman neglected to pay him dur ing her lifetime for services ren- dered in that capacity, worth $500.
 Attorney Walter E. Monagan appears for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
LABOR LEAGUE IN
 WARNING TO GOV.

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 2-(UP)- Labor's Non-Partisan League eau toned Gov. Baldwin today that anti sabotage legislation should be care fully considered lest under the guise of patriotic defense an at- tempt may be made to strife legi- innate labor activity"
 At the suggestion of the governor the legislative council has started preparation of an anti-sabotage program for enactment by the 1941 general assembly.
 Labor has learned through bit- ter experience" the leagues state chairman, Rep. Nicholas Tomasetti, wrote the governor, that laws de- signed for one noble purpose may be loose drafting or by unwise enforce ment be used against the entire or ganized labor movement. Selfish groups with a purpose in mind, may be quick to use the present hysteria in order to crush the very civil right of labor and minority groups" Tomasetti asked that the council consult with labor's representative on the state defense council, John J. Driscoll, before submitting its recommendationSto to the legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
(NEA Telephoto)

that the Garand rifle could attain the standards claimed for it by a U. s. Army captain.
 Kenneth D. Robertson, Jr., of Concord, who described himself as an amateur ballistician, made the wager in letter to Capt. Rothweil H. Brown, roth tank battalion, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
 Robertson contended that the Johnson semigautomatic rifle was equal or superior to the Garand rifle and had not been given fair test.
 Referring to Capt Browns appear ance before the Senate Military Af- fairs Committee several weeks ago, Robertson wrote:
 T openly challenge the accuracy of substantial parts of your testi- mony on the subject of the Garand rifle at the hearings on the Shep- pard- Walsh bill. I believe that it was largely because of your mis- leading statements that this impor- tant bill was killed in committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Aliens Checked

Alien employees of the Plume X Atwood and the Waterbury Manu- featuring companies are now un- dergoing registration and finger printing at the local post office. Aliens employed by the Scovill Company will be asked to register in few days.
 Thme total number of registra- tions at closing time last night was 3,9O7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Booming Willkie

A "Willkle for President" sound truck will be at the Wolcott Fair Saturday, it was announced today by Henry D. Burrall, president of the Waterbury Independent Will kie club.
 The local club will send dele gation to Willkie club dinner at the Hotel Taft, New Haven, Fri day night. Oren Root, Jr., head of the Associated Willkie clubs, will be the principal speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
No Choice Yet

The police board will not make final selection of a parking meter at a meeting today. Chairman William Verriker said the action will not be taken until the next meeting because laboratory tests are still being conducted on sev- eral types of meter.
 The fire board will also meet this afternoon. Routine business will be transacted at both meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Legion Faces Most EDentful
 Year In History Say Leaders
Mayor Appeals for Cooper. alton Triple InstaIIa-
 lion Ceremonies Held

Corporal Coyle Post No. i, oldest unit of the American Legion in Connecticut embarked upon what 1t is expected to one of the most event ful years of its history last evening when triple installation ceremonies were staged in Davenport Hall. In- coming officers of the post, auxiliary and Sons of Legion, pledged their full support to the program of act- ivities arranged, while Mayor Vim cent A. Scully, who was numbered among the many prominent guests in attendance, declared that the city was looking with great confidence to the Legion and it units for co-opera- ion, especially in the registration of the thousands of Waterbury youths on October 16th. The mayor praised the nations national defense program and also outlined the pro- cedure for registration day, October 18th when 1t is expected that scores of ex1servicemen will volunteer their services in aiding city officials to enroll the thousands eligible for ser- vice.
 ReVleWS Activities
 Captain J. Peter CoStigan re- viewed the activities of the past year in which National Commander Ray mond Kelly paid an official visit to Waterbury, 30 new members were initiated in one ceremony, the post recorded the largest increase of members in years, which gave Waterbury tn privelege of leading the Connectiuct delegation in the national legion parade in Boston and other highlights.
 Attorney Joseph A. Hackett; in- coming commander, appealed for the general cooperation of all members in making the coming year an out standing one. Major Newton w. Alexander, assisted by Past Com manders Walter L. Angle and George McDuff installed the fol- lowing officers in addition to Com- mander Hackett:
 Senior vice commander, Paul Strafstrom; junior vice commander, John R. Clark; adjutant, Joseph A. Brenneis: assistant adjutant, Ray mond w. Walker; finance officer, Michael H. Toomey; assistant fin- ance officer, Chester A. Haude; chaplain, Walter Dews; historian,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
STORM STILL IS
 MOVING THIS WAY

New York, Oct. 2-CUP)-The weather bureau said today in an ad- visory timed at 9:30 a. m (EST) that the Atlantic storm 150 miles southeast of Nantaucket, Mass, con- tinued to move northeastward, at tended by gales north and west of center.
 The advisory said that storm warnings had been changed to small craft warnings south of Black Island to Atlantic City, N. J., and that small craft warnings had been lowered south of Atlantic City tao the Virginia Capes.
 An earlier advisory had described the Atlantic storm as of consider able intensity"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02


 Col. William J. Shanahan; service officer, Robert A. Birt; Americaniza . ton officer, George Grady; athletic officer, Frank McCanp; sergeant-at- arms, Patsy DelNigro.
 Chairmen Named Committee chairmen appoint ments were announced by Comman- der Hackett as follows:
 Paul Strafstrom, membership; John Clark, entertainment; Wallace Inglis, state fund; MT. Birt, service and relief; William J. Dillon, house; Harold G. Green, law enforcement; Wendell L. Cross, public affairs; Maj. Alexander, national defense; George N. Grady, Americanization; Clarence Tappin, education; Daniel J. Mahaney, legislative; Raymond w. Walker, drum corps; Walter Munson, CMTC; Frank McCann, sports; Fenton Niver, initiation. George Karnofsky, publicity; Charles. Melville, Sons of the Legion ; Paul Reed, Boy Scouts; William Dwyer, bylaws; Frank McCann, legal; Morris Shapiro, Subversive activities; Frank Orencole, employ ment; Joseph Walsh, child welfare; Edward J. White, social security and Arthur Harris, juvenile delinquency Past Presidents Miss Margaret Dillon and Miss Mabel Casey offic- lated at the installation of the offi- cers of the auxiliary, who includede:
 Auxiliary Staff
 President, Mrs. Sophia Karnofsky; recording secretary, Anna DiPietro; treasurer, Agnes Alexander; first vice-president, Charlet Wall; second vice-president, Ellen Melville; chap lain, Mary Saunders; historian, Anna Wall; sergeant-at-arms, Julia Conklin.
 Sons of Legion inducted as its staff: Captain. Donald Haude; first lieutenant, George McDuff, second lieutenant, John Melville, adjutant, Franklyn Litsky; finance officer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Reflections

Bad lights caused more rejec- tions than any other deficiency, according to Supervisor Robert Chesson who released figures for the first two weeks of the second inspection period at the Thomas ton avenue lane.
 Poor lights caused 431 cars to be turned away since the period began Sept. 16. Bad brakes caused 342 rejections.
 A total of 3,400 autos were passed during the period, while 1,02 6were rejected. Approximate ly 36,000 cars have to be inspect ed in this area by the end of the period by January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Burned By Law

Plans to burn cancelled city bonds, as now required by law, are being made by Controller Thomas M. Con1On. The burn ing will be a public ceremony, with witnesses seeing what had once been $3,500,00O in city Ob- legations going up in smoke.
 The bonds are ones which have been redeemed by the city during the past three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Court DecOrum

Presenting Attorney MichaeI J. Galullo today closed the small gate that separates the gallery from the front of the city court room. MT. Galullo said he did this to prevent what he called the ''trafiic" flowing from the gallery into the police department to the annoyance of the court.
 In a statement in open court, NIT. GaIullO said that after a con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
No Vacancies

Chief Electricians Mate John w. McGibbon, Navy recruiting officer for Waterbury and vicin- ity, announced today that all vacancies in the VI class from this area have been filled The officer said enlistments into this group may be reopened after Jan. 1.
 The V-7 class was open, to candidates having at least two- years of college training and the course led to an nesign's commis- sion in the Naval Reserves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
"DeathleSS Days"

Waterbury leads the large cities of the state for deathless days, according to the state de- partment of motor vehicles, whose figures report for death less days up to Oct. 1.
 Waterbury had 151 deathless days, compared with 47 for New Haven; eight for Bridgeport, and IF for Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
FORMER PRISONER
 RETURNS TO JAIL

Ben zanavich, 28, of Woodruff avenue, Watertown, yesterday was sent back to Litchfield county jail two days after being released from the institution.
 Released after serving sentence for breach of the peace, zanovich was arrested for the same charges after two days of liberty. He was bound over to the superior court by the Watertown town court last night, and went to jail in default of $500 bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
First Assist

The new 750 gallon bumper pur- chased by the fire board Friday put out its first fire yesterday in trees owned by the city on grounds of Pine street.
 The new bumper, which is sta toned at the Willow street fire house, responded to other alarms since it was purchased, but it's actual services were not required.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
First Step

Underground work at Mill street has been started by city workers in what is described as a step preliminary to construc- tion of the new Baldwin street bridge. Storm water sewers are to be installed and pipes laid.
 The mayors office said that the work, in charge of the engineering bureau, must be done before con- struction of the bridge can be started. Building of the new bridge has been deferred to next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

Sons of Legion Ken Kirby; sergeant-at-arrns, Dan Mahaney, Jr.; chaplain, Bob Ma nancy; historian, Charles Melville. As in former years fathers of the boys installed took part in the cere- monies.
 Past commanders badges were presented to Captain Costigan of the post; William T. Harrington, Jr., of the Sons of Legion and to Miss Mabel Casey of the auxiliary.
 Following the installation social session was held at the American Legion home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
SPOTLIGHTTNG - Brass City News

ference with other members of the bar, it was agreed to close the small gate. Hereafter, only those having business in the front court will be allowed through the gate.
 MT. Galullo also set aside ta- ble for members of the press, where, he said, "they will be able to listen and take their nOtes."
 Judge Gaffney approved of the prosecutors action, declaring that decorum must be preserved in the courtroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Father=SOn Hike

Walter P. Green, past president of the Waterbury Naturalist club, and his son, Alfred J., returned yesterday from ten-day hiking trip.
 During the trip the father and son climbed 10 mountains for a total height of 46,613 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
FORMER PRIVATE
 ATTACKS RIFLE

Boston, Oct. 2-UP)-A former private in the New York National Guard offered 5000 today if auth critics could prove by actual test
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Brooklyn News
Drafted Men Get Break

The Lithuanian Citizens Political Club have voted that members of their bowling league will have their entry fees and dues returned to them if they are drafted under the conscription act. The vote was passed Monday evening at the initial league meeting at St. Joseph's alleys. The members affected by the provision cheered as Temuorary Chairman Peter E. Poskas read the rule.
 MT. Poskas was once again named chairman of the league. Edward Satula, ST, was elected treasurer and Francis Jeniolionis secretary. Fifty men enjoyed the first matches Monday night.
 Japanese manufactu CTS in Shanghai complain that Chinese
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Johrua Clayton, Native Delawarean
Died at His Home in EIkton

Joshua Clayton, native Delawar-
can. former states attorney of
Maryland and president and dean
of the Cecil County Bar Associa-
tion, died at his home at Elkton,
Md, Sunday after an illness of only
two days. Sixty-nine years of age,
he was a member of the Clayton
family which settled in Delaware
more than 200 years ago. Mr.. Clay
ton was stricken a month ago af-
ter arranging testimonial dinner
in honor of Judge James F. Evans
of Circuit Court, No. 2, of Mary
land. At that time he was taken
to the Delaware Hospital, Whining
ton. He recovered after a week S
treatment. Born near Middletown,
Del, Mr.. Clayton, related to Della
wares John M. Clayton of Clay
ton-Bulwar Treaty fame, settled in
Elkton when a young man. He
read law under the late Albert
Constable. President of the Cecil
County Historical Society and a
keen student of the history of both
Maryland and Delaware Mr.. Clay
ton was in frequent demand as a
speaker at numerous anniversaries
of leading religious, political and
social organizations in both states.
Surviving, in addition to his wife,
is sister, Mrs. Beulah Clayton
Robinson, wife of Capt J. Norris
Robinson of Wilmington, conductor
of the 198th Regt. Band. Delaware
National Guard. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon
from the Pippin Funeral Home,
Elkton. Interment Wednesday was
in Bethel Cemetery, near Chesa-
peake City.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08

ASSO. TO MEET
Smyrna Clayton Farmers To
Hear advantages of Co.
operation; Board Election
NEWS REEL TO BE SHOWN

In order that farmers of the
Smyrna and Clayton areas may
learn more of the cooperative pro-
gram to be conducted in this &C.
ton, a public meeting of farm peo-
pie will be held at Smyrna High
School, Smyrna, Friday evening,
February 9, at 8 o'clock, according
to Edgar T. Heinold, Smyrna, gen.
eral chairman. Howard Deakyne
of Smyrna will discuss" Advantages
of Cooperation" and Arthur Moi
fit, also of Smyrna, will explain the
Value of the Cooperative to Farm
ers." cooperative Services" will
be outlined by Gus Wisk, Smyrna.
P. E. Mullinix, Elkton, a represent
ative of Southern States Coopera-
tive, will show the Southern
States News Reel in technicolor.
Board members will be elected.
There will be contests with prizes,
also refreshments. Chairmen of
committees planning the meeting
are Edgar T. Heinold, Ernest Mat
tiford, Henry Ennis, Donald Ennis,
and Elmer Pratt.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08
FOR
2DELAWAREANS
Lieut.. John G. Johns, Former
Smyrna Graduate and Lieut..
]. X. ReybOld on List
JOHNS COMMANDS SUB

Lieut.. John Graham Johns of Do
yer and Lieut.. John K. Reybold of
Delaware City have been placed on
the promotion list in the U. S.
Navy for the rank Of Lieutenant
commanders. Lieutenant Johns, a
graduate of the Smyrna High
School, class of 1921, is the only
Delawarean known to be in COM
mand Of a submarine. He is in
command of the S7,000,000 sub
marine U. 5. S. Seadragon. He is
a son of Mrs. Kate Johns of Dover.
Lieutenant Johns has had quite a
colorful career. He was graduated
from the U. S. Naval Academy in
1925 and has also served two years
as an instructor there. He has
spent several years at the U. S.
submarine base at Shanghai and
other Far Eastern places. The Sea-
dragon is one of the most modern
submarines in the service of the U.
S. Navy. A sister ship, the Sea-
lion, was turned over to the u. S.
Navy recently. Lieutenant Rey-
bold is stationed at Norfolk.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08
FORMER SMYRNA GIRL WEDS
Miss Margaret Lee Clifton Marries
Lieut.. Corben C. Shute on Feb. 8

Mrs. j. w. Clifton has received
word of the marriage of her grand
daughter. Miss Margaret Lee Cliff
ton, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. A.
Lee Clifton of the Naval Hospital,
Washington, to Lieut..
Corben Clark Shute. assistant en-
gineer officer on the air craft car
rier Saratoga. The marriage took
place on Saturday, February 3 and
was followed by reception. Lieu
tenant Shute, graduate of An
napolis, has just returned from two
years post graduate course in mar
inc engineering in Paris, France.
He will be stationed at Long Beach,
Calf, for two months where Mrs.
Shute will join him. He will then
go on a cruise to Honolulu after
which his ship will return to Brem-
erton Navy Yark for repairs. Cap
tain Clifton recently left Philadel-
phia where he was naval executive
in the hospital.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08
H r. GRIEVES CRITICALLY ILL
Smyrna Citizen Ill in Beebe Hos
pital Suffering From Stroke

Mr.. Harry B. Grieves, one of
jsmyrna's well-known citizens, is
critically i'll in the Beebe Hospital.
At Lewes, suffering from a stroke.
Mr.. Grieves suffered the stroke
FRIDAY at his Rehoboth Beach cot
tage where he was spending the
winter with his daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Will
liams. Two weeks ago he suffered
a fall. Mr.. Grieves, until this year,
has spent his winters at the Della
ware House in Smyrna, and his
summers at his cottage in Reho-
both, where his daughter and SON
in-law have been staying. For
wears Mr.. Grieves has been one of
the prominent members of st. Pet
er's P. E. Church, serving as SEN
ior warden of the vestry at the
present time. He also is a lay del
egate of the church at diocesan
conventions. He was one of the
leading grape growers of the Smyr-
ma section before that industry de-
clined. He has been an active Dem
ocrat in Kent County politics for
many years.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08
DIVERSION OF
HIGHW'Y FUNDS
S1,O00,00O Diverted From
Highway Revenues; Need
Less Spending
AN AMENDMENT ASKED

The recent report to the State
Budget Commission by Desmond A.
Lyons. Accountant, indicates very
clearly the danger of continued di-
versions from the highway ac-
counts, H. V. Daniel, Secretary,
Associated Petroleum Industries of
Delaware, stated today. "The
prevailing diversion of money from
the highway account" Mr.. Daniel
declared, has been carried out so
extensively that highway funds will
be virtually depleted by June J.,
1910, and only borrowings will en-
able the Highway Department to
embark on any construction or
long-range maintenance program.
THE extensive depletion of high
way revenues was authorized by
the last regular session of the Del
aware Legislature. The authorized
diversion was s1,000,00O, a sum
which cannot be subtracted from
our highway revenues without pen
alizing highway improvement and
eliminating necessary expansion.
The financial problem will, it has
been predicted, cripple the effic-
iency of the Highway Department.
The problem cannot be solved by
the consolidation of state funds
likewise authorized by the Legisla-
ture and to take place in 1941.
Unless removed from statute books
before it becomes effective. this
proposed consolidation of funds
will aggravate the present unfor-
tunate situation. Motor tax rev.
enues and school funds should be
definitely ear-marked for specific
highway and school use. Any other
use is not honest and, in the case
of highway funds, is distinct
breach of faith with those who pay
these special levies. A constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the
diversion of ear-marked tax funds
is the only permanent cure. Della
ware can no longer afford to jeop-
ardize the future of the Highway
tContinued on PAGE F1ve)
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08
ROAD BULGES DUE TO COLD
Rocking Chair" Effect Likely To
Continue Until Warmer Weather

Bulges in the concrete roads,
which have caused rocking chair"
effects on motorists are likely to
continue until spring drives the
frost out of the ground and per-
mits the roadheds to settle back in
place, according to c. c. Reynolds
State Highway Department engi-
neer for New Castle County. The
bulges appeared about two weeks
ago and have been getting worse
as the cold spell continues. They
usually start at the seams in the
concrete. Mr.. Reynolds said the de-
partment anticipates little trouble
from the situation, explaining that
in past years the highways have
always settled back in place. How
ever the severity of the weather
this year has caused the highways
to bulge more than usual and might
result in some cracking, he said.
He pointed out the ground is froz-
en- to a depth of about Is inches
at the present time.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-08
TRIBUTES PAID
.HERVEY P.HALL
ROtarians Pay Solemn Tribute
To Memory of Deceased
Neutrality-suspicious. Present
CONTRIBUTE TO FINNS

The Smyrna Rotary Club met
last Thursday evening at the Way
side Inn. Letters of thanks were
received from George o. Fearon for
the many kindnesses shown during
his recent bereavement. A COM
mittee on resolutions consisting of
George w. Wright, George r. Mill
er, and Harvey G. Jones was ap-
pointed to draw resolutions on the
death of their fellow member. Her
vey P. Hall. District Governor
William E. Matthews eulogized the
deceased member for his loyal sup
port to the club, the community,
and the state. The club paid sol
emn tribute to his memory with
Rev. F. M. Barton offering a pray
er of thanks for his companionship
during his many years as a mem
ber of the club. The club contrib
uted to the Finnish Relief Fund.
DR.. R. F. Corley is chairman of
the local committee. Citizens
should send their contributions to
the National Bank of Smyrna or
the Fruit Growers National Bank
and Trust Company of Smyrna
Your cooperation is solicited. Com
mittee appointed by President
Charles w. Hall to call on the
friends of Scouting during the an
nual financial campaign is as fol-
lows: Elmer P. Corrie, chairman;
George w. Wright, George R. Mill
er, ]. Elmer Pratt, George w. Rob-
inson, Harry o. Bostick, Harvey G..
Jones, Alexander Handloff, George
Scout, William E. Matthews, Jr.
Visitors: Ralph McNatt, Middle
town; William Mitten, Dover.