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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
SINAI HOSPITAL
 CAMP PAICN OPENS
Community Organization to Be Formed Here to
 Aid $197,OOO Drive

A community organization to as- sisti in the campaign to raise $197,- GOO for a building fund for Mount Sinai hospital in Hartford will be organized in this city very shortly The money will be used for the con- struction of new 100-bed hospital on the site of the Hebrew Women's Home for Children.
 The present hospital on Capitol avenue is badly overcrowded. It con- tains 60 beds and increased facilities are needle in all departments, es- pecially in maternity, surgery, pri- vate rooms and laboratory.
 Final plans for the campaign were outlined last evening at meeting at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, at- tended by over 200 civic and business leaders in the Capitol City. AL though it is managed and chiefly supported by Jews, Mount Sinai is not exclusively hospital for Jews
 In 1899, 53 per cent of the patients were non-Jewish. Other community organizations to assist in the drive will be formed in Colchester, Bris- tol, Manchester, Mer.oen, Middle town, Torirngton, Unionville, Win- sted and Willimantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
ELLA FITZGERALD
 BOOKED AT ARENA
Adrian ROIlini Trio and Beverly Roberts Also on
 Bill Next Sunday

Offering another gigantic -Four Hit" swingsation lineup, the New Haven Arena next Sunday afternoon and evening brings in Ella Fitz- gerald, radios First Lady of Swing, ? and her famous orchestra who have been heard many times in coast-to- coast hook-ups. Ella, internationa- ly famous as the greatest singer of popular music, will bring several featured artists to entertain with the band. Among them are Tom my Fulford, whose piano solos are the hottest things in modern mu- sic, and Taft Jordan who will amuse you with his songs and thrill you with his torrid trumpet.
 Radios famous Adrian Rollini Trio, the outstanding unit of its kind in the world, also will have a feature spot on the bill. With Rol- lini playing the vibraharp, ano chimes, Frank Victor the guitar and Harry Clark the bass fiddle the trio can get in the groove anc ride as well as smooth on 8 romantic ballad.
 Bevery Roberts, who has starree in many important films, delivers z series of special song numbers, in. cluding a song in which she imper. sonates many stars she meets on z tour of the Paris music halls. Ths Hollywood star tops program ot seven big acts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
TESTS REQUIRED
 FOR AIR CADETS
Army Board Men to Con duct Exams in Hartford
 This Week

Physical tests for candidates for flying cadets will be conducted by a special U. s. Army examining board Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21 at the U. s. Army recruiting of- flee in the Capitol Bank building on Asylum street in Hartford.
 Waterbury has no recruiting ofiice covering this field and local candi- dates must apply at the station in New Haven, at 34l State street.
 Candidate: for training as flying cadets must be unmarried, without dependents, have passed their 20th and not yet reached their 2Tth birthdays, and have two years of college training or It's equivalent. They should bring to the examining board c copy of their birth Certif- cate. written proof Of their educa- tional qualifications, and three let- ters of recommendation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16

guard cutters were dispatched from Norfolk.
 Long Island, Jersey Coasts
 New York, Sept. 16.-(UP)-Warn- ings of an approaching hurricane sent small craft to cover today as heavy seas battered vessels off the Long Island and New Jersey coasts.
 The 5,609-ton Swedish freighter Laponia radioed that she was dis abled by the hurricane about 300 miles east of Cape Hatteras and that she was leaking badly. Two coast guard cutters were dispatched from Norfolk and the President Roosevelt, nearest vessel to the Laponia, ra- dioed that she was going to the freighter's assistance.
 Three Pan American Clippers were grounded at Lat Guardia field by gov ernment reports of the storm, cen- tered early today about 400 miles east of the Virginia Capes, and it was announced the British flying boat Clare, due yesterday, would be delayed. Pan Americas Bermuda service was halted.
 Storm warnings were flown from Cape Hatteras to Passport, Me.
 The coast guard lowed in numer- ous small boats unable to make shore off Long Island and New Jer- sey. Victor Henry, 38, of Brooklyn, was drowned when his rented row. boat was swamped off Edgemere Beach.
 Weather Bureau Warning
 Washington, Sept. 16.-(UP)-The weather bureau warned the New England coast, especially Cape Cod and Nantucket, to prepare today for northeast gales and high tides ac- companying tropical storm.
 The storm has been travelling up the Atlantic coast since late last week. The weather bureaus 5 a. m. advisory said:
 'The tropical storm, central at ] a. m., approximately 400 miles east of the Virginia Capes is apparently moving north northeastward about 20 miles per hour attended by gales over a wide area and hurricane winds near center. Present indica- tionS are that the center will pass some distance east of Nantucket this afternoon.
 Caution still is advised New Eng land coast, especially Cape Cod and Nantucket area where northeast gales are expected with high tides Caution is advised vessels in the storm. Storm warnings remain dis played east of New Haven to East port, Maine"
 No Fear In Connecticut
 Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 16.-(UP)- Weather observers believed today'i tropical storm, sweeping northeast ward along the Atlantic coast, would not cause any unusual conditions 1T Connecticut.
 Moderately high winds were re. ported in the southeastern tip of thu state, accompanied by drizzline . rain. In the Block Island anc Providence regions winds of gal' force, experienced shortly after mid , night, were said to be Subsiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
THREE FINGERS
 LOST BY YOUTH
Joseph Magaraci, Picks Up DetOnatiOn Cap Which
 ExpIOdes in Hand

A 12-year-old boy lost three fin- gers of his left hand today when a detonation cap, which he found or, the street, exploded in the kitchen of his home.
 Attaches at St. Mary's hospital reported that Joseph Magaract, 12, of 395 Walnut street extension. picked up the cap near his home and it exploded as he examined 1t in his kitchen.
 The three fingers were blown of and two fingers of his right hand were also injured. The child was brought to the hospital by his par- ents, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Magar- aci, and rushed to the operating room where an attempt will be made to save the other fingers. Detectives Lieut.. William Pollard and William Foley are Investigating Edward Lawlor, 46, of Stag Hotel, fell on Bank street today, and suf- fered cuts of the head. He was treated at St. Mary's hospital, where he was taken in the police ambu- lance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
HOLMES, MULLEN
 SUED FOR $lO,OOO
Elsie Bauck Plaintiff in Suit Arising From Auto
 Accident Last April

Elsie Bauck this morning instituted suit for $10,000 in superior court against Raymond Holmes and How ard Mullen.
 The suit is the result of an auto- mobile accident on North Main street near the Grieve, Bisset and Holland store, April 20 of this year.
 The plaintiff was allegedly cross ing the street from the point where the Hewitt Grocery Company was located at the corner of West Main and North Main streets when car ownled by Holmes, and operated by MullenS, struck her.
 Negligence on the part of Mullens is alleged.
 The woman claims to have suffer- ed contusions and abrasions of both legs as well as injuries to her right knee and right ankle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16

the brunt of 8 backlash from the storm.
 Most severe shore effect, the bu- reau said, would be abnormally nlgIi tides at noon and at midnight.
 .aThe storm continues dangerous near its center, but no severe condl- tions seem probable for the Massa- chusetts and southern New England coastal region" late advisory said
 Air lines and coastal shipping com panies anticipated no cancellations and little delay in schedules.
 Earlier winds rose and rain laSheo the coast but the hurricane-center even then was expected to pass out to sea.
 Small vessels were cautioned to remain in port, especially along southeastern Massachusetts. Sorm warnings were displayed from cape Hatteras to Eastport, Me.
 The wind reached 38 miles early today on Cape Cod and Nantucket which were expected to take the brunt of the storm on land.
 AS it moved northward from BOG miles east of Virginia, the storms center-where hurricane-force winds whirled-was travelling at about 1s miles an hour.
 The storm apparently was follow ing the course of similar hurricane which approached New England two weeks ago but veered out to sea, Its edges flashing Nantucket and the southern capes.
 Aa was done in that storm, coast guard boats put out to aid any small craft caught at sea. Ashore, citizens battened down equipment, mindful of the major hurricane that took more than 600 lives in New Eng land two years ago.
 Long Island, Jersey Coasts
 New York, Sept. 16-(UP)-Warn' ings of an approaching hurricane sent small craft to cover as heavy seas battered vessels off the Long Island and New Jersey coasts.
 The 5,609-ton Swedish freightel Laponia radioed that she was dis abled by the hurricane about 3O( miles east of Cape Hatteras and tha she was leaking badly. Two coas1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
ADVERTISING MEN
 HEAR J. A. YOUNG
Springfield Guest Speaks at First Luncheon Meet-
 ing at Elton This Noon

The first luncheon meeting oi the newly-6rganized Advertising Club of Waterbury was enjoyed this noon at the Hotel Elton with Jerome A. Young of Springfield Mass, district governor for New England of the Advertising Federa- tion of America. as the principal speaker. MT. Young lent a lot of assistance to the local members in their organization plans last spring.
 Robert L. Gibson. assistant pulp licity managed of the General Elec- tric company of Schenectady, N. F., was the principal speaker. Eddie Hoyt and his orchestra entertained with music during the luncheon. Charles Daloisio offered several acc cordion numbers and Lucille John- son rendered several popular songs.
 Business men and advertising men filed applications for member ship at today's meeting and the ap- pIlcatlons were tabled until the next business barley. Promoting the inc terests of good advertising will be the main objective Of this newly formed group. Today's program waa arranged by Clarence ]. Bartlett Of tho Waterbury Photo Engraving co
 @sa-..ss.-uss fs-ss,ssss the Post headquaFtefs tonight al 6 o'clock. A discussion will Do held on q program of events for tho com. ing faIl and winter monthh. All committee membern, especially thf ehaiImea, are asked 70 attend thlf evenlng'u session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16

Peter Vileisis, Jr., spoke and claimed that Lithuania soon will lose her in- telligence, for right now the country is suffering spiritually as well as morally.
 No Right Enjoyed
 Vytautas Abraitis of Jersey City, N. J., told the large crowd that Lithuanians under the soviet rule now enjoy no rights or privileges and can have no wealth, that all land and property has been con- fiscated by the government and that the people simply work for the gov- ernment
 Other speakers were Rev. Paul Lunskis, who has been the guest here of Rev Joseph Valantiejus for many months; Thomas Matas. presi- dent of the L. I. P. Club; Mrs. Martha zailskas and John Tareila. A collection was taken up for Lith- uanian refugees. The money will be sent to the Lithuanian consul in New York.
 Choir Aids Program
 The musical portion of the pro- gram. directed by Professor Alex auder AlekRis. featured the SC, Joss eph Knights Of Llthuania choir. The meeting was sponsored by the American Federation Of Lithuanian Catholic Societies and the L 1. ?. Club,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
VIEW. BAZAAR OPENS
 FOR WEEKS VISIT


 The bazaar committee of Wheeler Young Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet at Wilson street and Congress avenue at o'clock tonight to open the bazaar on the grounds adjacent to the corner. The bazaar will be held every night through Friday.
 Tonight the Mill Plain fife and drum corps will parade from John street in the Brooklyn section to the bazaar grounds, heralding the opening of the bazaar. The pro- ceeds of the bazaar will be de- voted to the veterans welfare fund Capt. Earl Macdonald will do a high dive each night at 10 o'clock as Q feature of the bazaar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Minimum Prices

Michael Tolomeo of Waterbury was elected recording secretary of the Connecticut Master Barbers Protective Association at the ar1- nual convention in West Haven yesterday. The association voted to unite with the journeymen barbers in an effort to obtain a minimum price scale for the trade in this state.
 c. J. Cartellano, of Hartford, was reelected president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
THREE NEW ENGINES

Boston. Sept. ie,--. (UP) --Trhee tio0.000 locomotives Of the mount am" type, capable of hauling . fllile . loaded freight cars at 60 miles on hour, have been purchased bf the Boston & Maine Railroad, otflclalf announced today.
 Scheduled for delivery next March this type el engine hos never before boen used in NeW England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Spotlighting Brass City News
When a Teller, Etc.

Repeatedly chased from a vac ant lot at 55 High street, where they played ball, three high school boys have asked the help of Miss Kathleen Crowley, juvenile proba- ton officer.
 Miss Crowley said the evident sincerity of the boys moved her to write to the owner of the lot, who lives in the Middle West. The boys were chased by resident of 63 High street.
 The probation officer said she rarely receives complaints from that district, whose boys are un- usually well-behaved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
7O-Mile Clip

A 7O-mile-an-hOur race on Whitney avenue, New Haven yesterday morning was won by police who charged Edward J. Bowling, 46, and Thomas c. O'Brien, 24, both of Waterbury, with reckless driving and nOti- fled them for court.
 Sirens opened wide, police said they chased the Brass City pair from Day Spring avenue to Home Place on the long th0rOughfare before bringing them to a halt. The report stat ed the race began when Dowl- ing attempted to pass O'Brien, narrowly missing collisions with opposite -b0und cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOrsl


 New York, Sept. 16-(UP)-- Stocks firmed fractions to more than a point under lead of steel shares in quiet opening dealings to- day. Bonds were mixed and cotton futures steady.
 The general undertone of the en- tire stock list was better, with buy ing attributed to the failure of Germany to launch an invasion against Britain over the weekend. Many traders had feared such a move last week and had frightened their positions accordingly.
 U. s. Steel opened 2,OOO shares at 55 3-S, up 1, and Bethlehem spurt- ed 1 1-8 to 77 3-4. Other steel shares were up fractionally.
 New York Central moved up 1-2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Market Firms Up Some
 At Opening of Trade
SteeIs, Led Way to More Than Point Advance; Gen.
 era Tone of Stock List Was Much Better

point to IA 1-2 on a 1000 share block and other rails strengthened. Dow Chemical rallied 3 points to 138 1-2. Chrysler rose 3-4 to 76 and then moved up to 76 Ia. Gen. eral motors. was up 1-4 at q 1-4.
 Aircraft shares improve thunder lead of Lockheed, which gained 3-4 to 28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
INTRIGUE GROUP
 MEETING TOMORROW

John J Falvey Jr., president of the Central Y. M. c. A. Inter Club Council has called meeting for Tuesday night at 7:30. Applications from new clubs will be received and plans for the fall and winter season will be presented by the committees for discussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Hurricane Danger To
 New England Is Dying
Weather Bureau Reports Today Storm Center Veers
 Further Of Shore Connecticut Too Is Safe

Boston, Sept 16-UP)-Danger to New England from the hurricane at sea is diminishing the weather farther offsore At 83O EDT) it was reported 200 miles southeast of Nantucket and moving slowly north, east toward Cape Sable N S. The bureau said 1t VII ,ct onnroach much nearer Nantucket than now" The
 Id Eff the soheas coast had been expected to bear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
At Long List!

Street department crews Sat- urday covered the rough paving block surface of Freight street with sand and heavy oil, mak- ing a smooth surface. The prev iOus rought nature of half the roadway had been the source of many complaints.
 The stone blocks were so rough that almost all traffic used the north lane, which was paved with asphalt. This led to dangerous traffic hazard, and accidents on Freight street were frequent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
STARRY ToNsILs

Judy Garland has finally decided to party company with her tonsils. It took e lot Of time and argument pro and con before she reached this Inomentous declsion, but as soon as work has finished In her current picture, Little Nellie Kelly" the deed will be done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Skip Driver

Police today sought motorist who knocked down several high way posts on Thomaston avenue yesterday and fled the scene.
 Motor Patrolman Joseph Mo- Carthy' investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Break Fails

Burglars abandoned an at- tempt to enter 8 gasoline station at Bank and Meadow streets last night after cutting a large side window.
 Patrolman Anthony Mole in- vestigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Legl0n T0 Meet

Commander Charles MhiilhftaHe has called q special meeting ol Sylvester Stokes Pest committees %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES.
 The R. E. Griggs Co
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

Bid Asked Ann. Hardware Co. .... 22h 24a Arrow Hart & Hege .... 36 38 Bristol Brass Corp. com. A 46 Colts Pat. Fire Arms Co. 75 78 Eagle Lock co. ....... 6l2 8iz Eastern Malleable Iron 8h 10h Landers, Frary & Clark "A 26 N. Brit. Mach. Co. com. 32 34 North & Judd Mfg. Go. 31 B Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co. Remington Arms ...... A 5h Scovill Mfg. CO. ....... 26 28 Stanley Works Go. com. 451z 47h Torrington Go. ......... 29 S1 Veeder Roof ............ 58 50 Wtby. Farrel Fdry. ..... 25 27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16

NEW YORK CURB Elec. Bond & Share .........
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-15
Central S Speech
Team Wins Honors
In State Meet

Bill Elliott of Central high school
placed second in oratorical declama-
ton and fifth in original oratory in
the stale speech tournament con-
Quoted this weekend at the Uni
versity Of RedlandS, some 35 schools
participating.
Mary Louise Sigmon made the
finals in humorous defamation
placing sixth: the debate team, com
posed of Donald Zavala. Lorna Nc
Cleneghan. Earl Rex and Reed An
derson reached the finals winning
six out of nine debates. The win
ming debate team from Cotton had
no defeats.
Another debate team whose men,
bers we're Eugene Adams and How
ard Rhodes, won three out of six
debates, being eliminated in the
preliminarieS.
Helen Moore and Phyllis Purdy
made the semi-finalS before being
eliminated.
Mrs. Annette Gillette, coach, and
f. B. Ingle accompanied the team
to Redlands.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-15
Gladys Wetterau Married
Friday to Arthur M. Bell

( and white with a fun length coat
ana white accessories. Tier only
ornament was an exquisite crystal
necklace, the gift Of the bride
groom, and her flowers were 2ac-
denias and lilies Of the valley worn
as a shoulder corsage Members
Of the wedding party all wore single
earIenlas.
Guests present for the ceremony
were M. and Mrs. Guy a. Weakley.
Mrs. c. S. Conner, Mrs. Mont j.
Reid, Miss Ruth Yehiing, Miss Leah
Bean, Walter Chandler, all of El
CentrO.
Following the ceremony a we'd
ding dinner took place at the San
Carlos hotel, the bride cutting her
beautifully decorated cake accord
ing to the usual ceremony.
Tea Sunday
Sunday afternoon, from 4 until
six, some 30 guests called at the
Weakley home when the news was
made public. Mr.. and Mrs. Weakley
were assisted by Mrs. Mont j. Reid
and Miss Ruth Yehling. The tea
table with its lace cloth and center
piece Of white snapdragons and
candles made a charming picture.
Punch and individual cakes were
served, Miss Yehling and Miss Bean
assisting Mrs. Weakley in serving
Mrs. Bell is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John veteran of Prince
ton, Kansas, and is a graduate of
the Kansas State Teachers college
at Emporia. She has been on the
Harding faculty for the past two
years and will complete her school
term. She is member of the Ten
Thousand club and during her two
years IN Ell Centro has made a large
circle of friends who will be inter-
eSted IN the news of her marriage
She has been friend of the
Weakleys for many years and was
graduated from the Kansas high
school of which Mr.. Weakley was
principal.
Mr.. Bell is the son of Mrs. D.
Franklin Bell of La Crosse, Wiscon-
sin. He studied for three years at
the University of Kansas, Laurence,
and is completing mis- work at the
University of Southern California
He is affiliated with Delta Sigma
Lamba, social fraternity at K.U.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell are to make
their home in Covina after June |.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-15

ogden, Jean Bradshaw, Alberta
Gum, Patty Weatherbie Mary Vir-
gina Grassland was captain of the
Holland team composed of Irma
Currcn, Winfred Anderson, Loretta
Eyer, Elsie Belcher, JOY Hardin,
Dorothy Mitchell.
Captains Of the other teams were {:
Edith Small, Billie Jane Zeitvogel,
jamie Sue Tackett, Kay Tagg, Betty
Lemons; referees were Frances At
kinson, Ruth Boone, Gloria Payne,
Bernice LESLEY, Evelyn Meyers;
scorckeepers, Evelyn Zinn, Karye
Engle. Florence Wilson, Beatrice
JohanneSsen. Lottie Meagher, Mar
iorie BoWleS; Jean Munson was
general chairman assisted by Verla
DoXcy and Mrs. Arnold Blackburn
Mrs. Forrest Manley, Camp Fire
secretary, aided with plans for the
program.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-15
Helen Rumsey EectedHead
Of County Christian Endeavor

friends they brought with them.
Holtville Christian church So
ciety won the Kent trophy for at
tendance during the entire year.
this covering attendance at rallies
end meetings during the entire year.
Special Music
Special music for the convention
was supplied by the ENJOYS quartet
from the Los Angeles Bible Insti.
tute. The Rev. Mr. Buck led the
group singing with Dorothy Mock of
Coachella as pianist.
The Rev. Mr. Lyman Wendt of
Calvary church, Santa Ana, was the
guest speaker and delivered q SER
les of inspirational addresses on
various phases of the convention
theme of Astounding Grace. cli-
making his talk the closing night
on Grace to Live"
Important state and district Of
ficers were in attendance, including: !:
Ray McGaha, first vice-president Of
the state union; Rose Wills Of Po-
mona, regional state president;
Mrs. Alvin Bloom of San Diego,
state social chairman; Miss Louise
Kennedy of San Diego, state ex-
tension superintendent, and Mrs.
Harwood Hall, state young peopes'
superintendent.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-15
Three Hostesses
Entertain At
Luncheon

A prOfuslon Of spring flowers from
the garden OF Mrs Robert Smith
were used in graceful arrangements
for the second luncheon and bridge
party to be .iVen this season by
Mrs. Gertrude, Tceple Mrs. Warren
f.. Sage and Mrs. William J. Reid.
A the guests gathered at the Reid
LONE. 523 Holt avenue, tl.ey found
the three hoSteSSeS waiting TO greet
them, and making a charming pic
tue, the mother in becoming blue.
and her two daughters in compile
menting colorS, Mrs. Sage wearing
deep rose and Mrs. Reid, white.
Their frocks and those of the
guests were particularly attractive
against the brilliant floral back
ground.
MIS-. L. A. Lewis won high score
in the bridge game; Mis-. R. w.
Ware, the second, and Mrs. Ned
Holmes the third.
The three are planning another
bridge luncheon for the near future,