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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Newly Organized Battery Units Mustered Into S. Service
GREEKS TO HOLD
 TAG DAY. HERE
Funds Sought for Needy People, War Victims in
 Greece

The local unit of the Greek War Relief Association, Inc. is conduct ing tag day on the streets of Wa terbury today in the hopes of send ing tidy sum of money to thou sands of homeless and needy peo- pie in Greece, suffering as direct result of the present war.
 Peter N. Laskas, executive chair man of the Waterbury Chapter of the Greek War Relief Association, has sent out special letters to bus mess and professional men of the city appealing to them to help this cause. Checks or money orders from these groups should be made pay able to Lewis s. Reed, of the Citi- zens and Manufacturers National Bank.
 Peter Sakorafos is secretary of the executive committee, assisted by Rev. John Bersentes and Michael J. Leon. William J. Pape is honorary chairman while members of the honorary committee are Rev. Dr. John O. Walker, pastor of the Sec ond Congregational church; Rev Roger Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church; Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Con- gregational Church; Irving H. Chase, Attorney Chase Kimball, Mrs. Arthur R. Kimball, MT. and Mrs. Holden Wilson and Attorney Perry Graicerstein.
 Other members of the executive committee are Harry Mihalakas, Pe- ter Coukis and George Pistolas.
 The letters mailed out by MT LaskaS follows:
 The American people are follow ing with the keenest interest and sympathy the desperate, victorious struggle the Greek people are mak- ing for their freedom They have been amazed and thrilled to read the story of the defeat of the in- vader and the counter attack which has driven the enemy back into the mountains of Albania It is evil dent that the descendants of the ancient AthenianS and SpartanS are writing another chapter in their age long struggle for democracy and freedom.
 The people of Greek race and descendants in Waterbury are very limited in number, matter of some 120 people, but they have all ready contributed $1700 as their gift to the Greek War Relief Associa- ton. They are appealing to their generous American friends to aid in the relief of thousands of homeless and needy people in Greece who suffer as 8 direct result of the war All the funds contributed will be used for relief purposes. This ap- peal is part of national campaign under the chairmanship of Harold S. Vanderbilt which has been en- dorsed by Lowell Thomas, Booth Tarkington, James Truslow Adams, Henry Morgenthau J. P. Morgan, Rupert Hughes and others.
 We are confident that your sym- pathies are with the Greek people in their valiant struggle. If you wish to succor the homeless, the destitute, the refugees who are left in the wake of the horrors of war please send us your contributions Please be assured that they will be forwarded promptly through regular channels and that they will be of immense service to the people of Greece during the perilous winter that looms ahead
 Yours very truly,
 PETER, N. I,ASKAS.
 Executive Chairman.
 Greek War Relief Association
 Waterbury Chapter. x
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
GUARDS TO ATTEND
 FAREWELL SOCIAL
State ArmOry Scene of Dance Tonight; Military
 Leaders Expected

The farewell dance to Waterbury National Guardsmen at the State Armory tonight is expected to be attended by 2000 persons. Veterans organizations, community clu s, civic groups and fraternal societies have cooperated in plans for the tribute to local men who leave soon Sfcr a years training at army camps.
 George McDuff and Lieut.. Ed ward Conway, co-chairmen of the arrangements committee, presided at final meeting last night.
 Among the guests will be Mayor Vincent A. Scully. ranking officers of the 102d Infantry and the 208th Coast Artillery, officers ali local guard units, Commander Joseph Hackett of Corp. Coyle Post, Amer ican Legion; Commander Francis w. Orencole of Wheeler Young Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Commander William J. Keavaney of Waterbury chapter. Disabled Amer ican Veterans; Col. William J.. Shanahan, commander of Vigneulles Post. Yankee Division Veterans As sociation; Commander Willia m Schneer of David Fannick Post, Jewish War Veterans; Commander Eustachio Sciappa, of the Italian American World War Veterans; officers of community clubs and other organizations.
 Capt. J. Peter Costigan will be master of ceremonies; Lieut.. Col. Thomas J. Horrigan will deliver the address of welcome.
 An entertainment program will be directed by Lieut.. Daniel J. Smith. Music for dancing will be played by Capt. Joseph A. DiPietro.
 Guardsmen will be admitted free if they wear their uniforms or show their company credentials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
PHILIP W. BREUX
 JOINS " STAFF

The appointment of Philip w. Breux, formerly of Waterbury, as program secretary for boys at the Central Y. M. c. A. of Springfield and director of Y. M. c. A. field work at Springfield College, was announced today. His appointment becomes effective Jan. 2, 1940.
 MT. Breux is graduate of Crosby High school, Springfield College, and the University of London in Eng land. He has also taken up graduate work at Columbia University, New York City.
 Since 1888 he has been program secretary of the Flatbush branch of the Brooklyn and Queens Y. M. C.. A.
 MT. Breux succeeds Clement L.add who is now associated with the Williamsport, Penn. Y. M. c. A. He is the son of Mrs. Martha c. Breux of Buckingham street, Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
EIGHTEEN MORE
 YOUTHS ENLIST
Youngsters of High School Ages Enrolling in United
 States Navy

Lieut.. Walter F. H. Hinckley, of- f1cer in charge, announced that 18 recruits, most of them under IS years of age, were accepted for en- listment at the navy recruiting sta- tion in New Haven during the past week. The youths come from all parts of the state and this is the last group that will be enlisted for the month.
 The enlisted men are: Joseph Menna, 482 Chapel street, Walter T. Allen, 46 Ashmum street, Joseph R. Wood, 63 York street, and Joseph LaBanca, 48 Thorn street of New Haven; James E. Mccormack, 2l Atwater street, and John M. Ren- ard, 20 High street of East Haven; Joseph J. Rozar, 16 John street, and Anthony A. Naimo, 102 Main street of Branford; John F. Man. gino of Fitch street, North Haven; Charles Fowler of 168 Capital ave- nue, Meriden; Edward Budzik of l Lakeview avenue, Shelton; Anthony Kilkaitis of 478 Gregory street, Bridgeport; Bernard. V. Pianka of IS Slocum street, N. or walk; Henry V. Spievok, 135 South. field avenue, and Harold D. Lind strom, 69 Elm street of Stam- ford; Samuel M. Scalaro, 339 Gen. tral avenue, Norwich; Donald J. Dickson, q Longview avenue, Fairfield; and Robert H. Cline of 30 Pleasant street, East Hartford.
 The navy recruiting service is CO., operating, Lieut.. Hinckley said, with the naval reserve in obtaining can- dida5es for flight training. Ap- plicants must have at least two years of college study, must be be- tween ages of 20 and 27, unmarried and pass a physical and mental ex- animation For detailed informa- tion, applicants may obtain it at the Navy Recruiting stations in Wa terbury, New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, New London, and South Norwalk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Hive And Let Live State Police Commis- sioner E d W a r d J.
 Hickey Makes Pulp lie Safety Appeal

Last year during the final week of December, 10 persons were killed walking on the streets and highways of this state-a wholly abnormal and unnecessary figure. It is no longer safe to venture on the streets in Connecticut.
 And why not? Because of the reckless, careless, discourteous and inefficient use of our highways by a small percentage of both mo- torists and pedestrians. It is in connection with this group of law violatorS that the Connecticut State Police Department is bend ing every effort. The speeder, the reckless driver, the drunken driv- CT or the careless pedestrian has no place in the great traffic move ments of today, and we intend to eliminate them wherever possible. The governors highway safety commission is now engaged in a pedestrian safety campaign, and it is the duty of every motorist and pedestrian to cooperate. Pe- destrians, especially, should learn the few simple rules of safety and get into the habit of observ- ing them. This safety program has the whole-hearted endorse ment of State Police Commission CT Edward J. Hickey and every member of the department.
 Are we going to lose ten of our citizens the last week of this year as we did in 1889? Not if every operator and pedestrian resolves to LIVE AND LET LIVE. We ask your cooperation in this com- mendable effort.
 EDWARD J. HICKEY
 Commissioner of State
 Police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

meet at 11:45 and evening service at p. m.
 St. Paul's Episcopal
 Rev. Roger Barney, rector. Sum- day school at 9:30, with morning prayer and sermon at lO:45 o'clock.
 The Waterville Union Church will hold a watch night services Tuesday evening, at the parsonage, between the hours of and 12 o'clock.
 The Grace Methodist Church will also hold a similar service begili- ming at o'clock New Years Eve. when a social hour will take place, with games and refreshments served, by 8 committee of the Women's Society for Christian service, to be followed by the watch night service at Il o'clock. Everyone is invited to be present.
 The Epworth League Society met Thursday evening at the home of Elmer Thorpe on Willow street, Waterbury, for a Christmas party. About eighteen members were there.
 Miss Jacqueline Weise, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Weise, is visiting with friends in New Haven.
 The Women's Society for Christian service will not hold it's usual busi- ness meeting, January l, because of New Years day, but it will take place the following Wednesday January 8.
 MT. and Mrs. William Smith of Thomaston avenue, had as guests Christmas day, MT. and Mrs. John Smith, and daughters, Priscilla and Mary, of Thomaston, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Smith of New York City, MT. and Mrs. Maurice Dee of Thomaston, MT. and Mrs. Chester Smith, and daughter Joan, of Wa terbury, also Lawrence McArdle, and Mrs. Mary Toner of Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
CCC RECRUITING NEW QUOTA HERE

Welfare Superintendent Martin F. Hayden, local selecting agent for the eco, announced today that ap- plications will be accepted from young men interested in jointing the Civilian Conservation Corps. Applications will be accepted at well fare headquarters on Welton street.
 The state eco office has informed MT. Hayden that there are many vacancies in the ranks to be filled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

speeded up and is now slated for completion in time to receive New England troops late in February. The fort was recently inspected by Brigadier General Morris B. Payne of Connecticut.
 The January 6 date for the de- parture of the 208th was announced unof1cially earlier this month, but no formal plans could be made pending the signing by the Pres ident of the necessary executive or der.
 Battery E is commanded by Cap tain Grover c. Baldwin and Battery G by Lieutenant John J. Egan. Both units recently had their first formal inspections at the state armory here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
MENTAL CASES "sHOCKED"

Philadelphia CUP)-Three Phila- delphia hospitals are using new treatment for mental patients which literally "blasts" mental diseases from the brain. The treatment con- sists of electrical charges sent through tn brain by a shock ma- chine" developed by Drs. Ugo Ger letti and l.. Beni of the University of Rome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
SKILLET RIDE COSTS DIME

Spokane, Wash. = U.P0 - h. land Empire ski fans are using a new ski-life on Mount Spokane and paying 10 cents ride to be pulled up by motor-run trolley. The new left is 1,40 feet long, with vertical lift of 800 feet. Swiers grasp a rope and are pulled up the hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Volunteers Leaving
 Monday, January 6
 For Bay State Camp
AntAircraft Companies to Train at Falmouth, Mass; May Be Assigned to Protect Brass City, New Eng=
 land Industrial Plants -C.N.G. Going in Feb.

An official order directing the 208th Coast Artillery, of which Batteries E and G of this city are a part, into federal service January s has been signed by President Roosevelt, it has been disclosed at Washington. The presidential order was signed December g but an- nouncement was withheld at the time.
 The two local batteries, along with other units of the 208th Coast Artillery, will be mobilized January 6 and then leave for a years train
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

ton, vote for an increase in the price of milk. With ev- cry hired man insisting on his right to drive the farm car. with the price of feed sky rocketing like untitled nation al defense or- derS, and with taxes going up, it's ah0llt. time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
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 ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

The Difference Between A Woman Pessimist And An Opti- mist-Is Just One "Stetson" Hot At $3.75 to $6.75-FormerIy Up To $8.75.
 There is that indefinobIe some thing to "Stetson" hot for women-coII it whot you will artistry. style distinction, modish- sess, timeliness, chorm or grace -oII and more blended into composite womon holds nearest and deorest-hot personality.
 Put the inspiration of "Stetson" hat otop her heod, a hot which is odopted 10 bring out her indi- viduoIity = and personoIize her erowning glory in front of a mir TOT and whatever her mood before she tried on e modish hot-she's now in mood to accept the mode as "Stetson" interprets it to in- terestingly we'll sroomed women. chorge purchases after todoy- billed in February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

ing at Camp Edwards, Falmouth, Mass.
 Formed only a few months ago, the local anti-aircraft battery units will be the first National Guard troops to leave Waterbury for train ing. Mobilization of the 102d Infan- try here, part of the l3d division, has been delayed several times. Scheduled originally for last Sep- tember, it is now listed for Febru- ary.
 Calling of the 43d division into service has been held up because of inability to complete facilities for the troops at Fort Blanding, Fla Work at the Florida camp has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
WPA BAND TO PLAY
 AT STATE HOSPITAL

The WPA band, Dayton Palmer conducting, played before 200 guests at Christmas dance held last night at Chase Park Recreation house. The social was sponsored by the Waterbury park and recreation group and was one of the regular Friday evening affairs.
 Monday night the band will go to the Fairfield State hospital, New town, at the invitation of pr. Cliff ford D. Moore, superintendent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
President

FreSlQcnC
 Pupils of the Waterbury Hebrew Institute will celebrate Chanukah- feast of the lights this Sunday afternoon at 400 p. m. in an elabor- ate program of song,v story, and dancing, to be held in the Institutes hall.
 Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf will de- liver an address, which will be the story of Shanukah. Other speakers are: Edward Goldberg, president of the Institute, and Abraham Matz- kin, chairman of the Schools Board of Education. Refreshments and gifts will be distributed.
 The program in full:
 1. Lighting of the Candles .....
 ................. $. Tarr 2. Rock of the Ages ,.......
 ............... School Choir 3. Hinereth Halolu :. H. Matzkin 4. Story of Chanukah-Hebrew
 ............. H. Sheinkopf 5. Story of Chanukah-English
 .................. I. Fried 6. Story of Chanukah-Yeadish
 ........... M. Shienkopf '. Songs ........ School Choir 8. Getrofen-Jewish .. H. Gelman g. Chanukah-English ......
 Fh. Stern 10. Neroth Chanukah-Hebrew .............. R. Silverman II. Mi Yemalel-Hebrew .
 ................ G. Hollander 12. Dmay Chanukah-Hebrew :.
 .................. S. Stern 13. Songs ...... School Choir IA. Kleine Lichtenlach-Jewish
 .......... B. Goldberg 15. Simu Shemen-Hebrew .....
 ............... R. Wolozin 16. Its Good to be a Jewish
 Child-English ........
 ........ R. Bernbaum i7. The Lamp of the Maccabee-
 English ....... A. Silverman IS. Soldiers-English ..........
 ........... H. BrownStein 19. Songs .......... School Choir 20. Two Poems-Hebrew .....
 ............... M. Dorfman 21. Sevivon-Hebrew ..........
 .............. R. Dickstein 9. Songs ......... School Choir g. Chana And Her Seven Sons
 Sketch-by R. Klausner, A.
 Shiller, N. Baron, N. Rosen- baum, O. Mailman, R. Leon,
 A Goldman, E. Malkin, M.
 Tarr, H. Dickerman and s.
 Mehr.
 Members of the Choir = R. Leon, H. Malkin. B. Malkin, H. Sheinkopf, M. Sheinkopf, M. Krinsky, H. Gel man, I. Fried, M. Krinsky, G. Hol- lander. B. Baron, M. Cohen, R. Sil- verman, E. Fishman, L. London, s. Weissman, S. Tarr, B. Goldberg, G. Dickstein, R. Dickstein and A. Burkman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
TEA EXPERTS

The U. s. board of tea experts consists of seven men. who, by tasting hundrefs Of samples, dic- tats the quality of tho 20,000.000,- ,- GOO cups of tea drunk annually in this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

come tax. education, job training and health measures for youth.
 Elimination of the rotten bor- ough" system, whereby small towns of the state control the house of representatives and can kill legisla- ton is another goal. Equal rights for negroes will be another objective along with 6 new milk marketing program and . state program for rural electriflcation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
South Britain Briefs

Cap took his gun along and claimed he was going to do a lit- tie fox hunting up around Crow Hill and Cedar Mountain. Hurry back, Old Timer, we like to look at those whiSkerS.
 Jack Swetland stopped off at the Alamo the other day and gave the historic shrine a salute. He writes that San Antone is boom- ing and that the defense hous- ing program in Texas is ahead of the New England fiasco.
 News reaches this column that the board Of-three to build the new consolidated schOOlhOuse here has been selected. As usual, there are no Democrats on the board. The Board of Finance, Board of Tax Assessors, Coming Board, School Board, and all other boards are now pure Republican. A Democrat has about as much chance for a voice in the govern ment in this town as he might have in Berlin, Germany. Every body always remembers to send a tax bill to Democrat, however.
 An outstanding feature of the new board to build our school is the type of citizen selected. Two of the three members have never had children of their own.
 Trade stimulatOrs will appear in the rustic regions now Christ mas trading is out of the way. Slick salesmen will arrive with premiums to be given away with every hundred dollars grocery Or- der, but they will meet with a cool reception here. The last time we had premiums given away here, one woman returned a cup and saucer after she had used 1t three weeks and claimed the cup was nicked. (Yes, she wanted Q refund.)
 Tommy Nelson had trouble with his car up near Put Smiths the other evening. The thing stopped dead. Tom got out and looked 1t over. jumped in and backed up. The car went ahead then and Tommy got home in time to work half the night doing chores.
 Those earthquakes are getting toO frequent for comfort. Rattle snake and Cannon Hill dance around like shaggeEs at one of Swede St0lt's barn hoedoWns. Some authorities claim lt's caused by cave-ins on that tunnel that runs from squaw Rock to Azndl- sen square GaFdens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
BY BILL GARRIGUS

We are encouraged to see Dis trict 12. (Southbury), of the Con- necticut Milk Producers Associa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
STATE OFFERS FREE

NO<AO N4Ak D Montgomery, Ala. (UP)-The Ala bama state highway department $ distributing 100000 new 1941 state highway maps this winter free. The map has a total of 4,800 miles of paved highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

that farmers got a break.
 Raymond Oberstadt, Spraddle Brock farmer. ran for delegate at-large at the milk meeting and forced the voting into the fifth ballot before his defeat by Sey- mour hay-tOsSer. Ex-representa- tive Sid Platt and George Tschau- der of Pine Tree were elected reg ular delegates. Tom Schreiber won a 6-tine stable fork as prize.
 Anyone having any secondhand stoves, please get in touch with Tony, the Barber. Since the mushrooms froze up, Tony has given his attention to scrap iron.
 Ely F. Hicock, hostler at the bull barn of the artificial breeding as- sOciatiOn, has accepted a night job as attendant at the new State Training School for Mental De- fectives.
 A green Christmas means a full graveyard.
 Cap, Nate Beardsley's hired man, spent Christmas in TOrring- ton. Cap has been spending lot of time lately getting his win ter beard in shape and he did mighty efficient job. If we could get mink fur to grow as fast as Caps whiskers. Nate Evarts could retire after one year of trapping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

A green Christmas means full graveyard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
ALASKA HAS 49 ABOARD
 FOR JUNEAU

Forty-nine passengers came m on the steamer Alaska this after neon from Seattle and Southeast Alaska ports, as follows:
 From Robert Ames. E L. Brannon, H. " Callow, Mrs. H V. CaIlow. Dennis Coyle, Alfred Dishaw, J. M. Dodson, Roberta Dooley, Jacob Drablow, Mrs. Ccnnle Flotre, Christ ne Halvor3an, J3hn Jones. Jack Leger, Charles Lew.s. Mrs. Charles Lewis. Eddy Lyle.
 Mrs. Thomas McKinncn, Mrs Frank McPherson, Charles Morri- sen Jr.. T. H. O-me Fred Patrick Ralph Saathcff, A. B. Shall!t, Mrs A. B. Shallit, II. C. Shippey Mrs. H. c. Shippey.
 L. Simpson, MT and Mrs. c. L. Stromberg, H. J. Turner, Mrs. H. J. Turner. Marian Waite, MT and Mrs. R. H Wrede, Donald Conrad, Earl Cunningham, Paul Haupert, Dick Johnson, Jack Maxi Ed Mon son. Darrell Pike, Harold Sromme, Robert Swain.
 From Southeast Alaska ports-K. Louring. J Arbuokle, N M. Giles pie, s. E. Cauthorne. I. Fleek and H George.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
". BILLINGS GIVES ENGAGEMENT RING
 10 MISS RUDOLPH
Couple Nay Be Married in Nevada = Unable 10
 Wed in CaI.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. March 12. Warren K. Billings has presented an engagement ing to his fiancee, but is indefinite about the wedding day. Billings earned money to buy a ring for Josephine Rudolph from receipts of the clock and watch lepar shop he has operated since he was released from Folscm prison last fall
 Billings served in prison for the 1916 Preparedness Day parade bomb ing at San Francisco, a crime which it appears he did not commit For the past several years he was en- gagged to Miss Rudolph whom he met at a hearing on his case.
 Billings and Miss Rudolph prob ably will be married in Nevada. He has not received a full pardon in California and cannot legally marry in this state.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
FLOWN
 NORTH BY pAA

Fifteen passengers flew north with Pacific Alaska Airways pilots Al Monsen, Burton Lien, Bill KnoX and Ralph Savory this afternoon aboard two Electras.
 Passengers were Dennis Coyle. J P. Drablos, MT. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, Judge Cecil Clegg, L. Sim son, Jack Leger, E. L. Brennan, T. H. Orme, Robert Ames, Mrs. Thom- as McKinnon, Ralph Saathoff, Charles Matich. J Arbuckle and R. J. Gleason.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
TUCKER JOINS
 ASSURANCE MAN

Joe Tucker, well known young Juneau man, has joined the offices of the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association and United Benefit Life Insurance, Hector Me- Lean, Alaska manager, announced today
 Tucker will be associated with the Juneau offices located on Third Street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
Ruling Made Against Gov.
 Of California
If Olson Recalled He Can not Be Candidate for
 Chief Executive

SACRAMENTO Cal, March 12. Attorney General Warren has ruled that Gov C. L. Olson cannot be candidate to succeed himself in event of a recall election.
 The ruling was asked by Assem- ply Speaker Garland who has been frequently mentioned as a candi- date for Governor.
 Warren said that the recall ques- tiOn and the candidates to succeed Olson, ill event he is recalled, will appear on the ballot. Recall peti- tions are being circulated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland and elsewhere. Sponsors of the move charged the Governor with various acts of misconduct in office.