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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

The quantity of vegetables which can be produced on small area of well fed soil will amaze anyone who has not tried it. All the fresh vege- tables, except potatoes and sweet corn, required for family of five from July to Nov. 1, were grown in Q test garden 20 x 26 feet made near Chicago.
 This little garden was simply laid out, as the plan shows, The soil was poor, but 1t was enriched with 50 pounds of commercial plant food, raked into the surface after the soil was spaded. Rows were laid out IS inhes apart, with foot grass hath in the center. A decorative fence surrounding it supported pole beans and tomatoes.
 Here is the way it was planted, the numbers referring to the loca- tions on the plan:
 1. Green bush-beans, 2. wax bush- beans, 3. dwarf lima beans, 4. beets, 5. dwarf peas, 6. parsnips 2. leaf lettuce, 8. carrots, g. broccoli, TO- eggplant, II. peppers 12. Swiss chard, 13. parsley, 1 row, IA. cos lettuce, row, 15. herbs, row, l6, Kentucky Wonder beans, IT. pole lima beans, IS. tomatoes Con north fence). 19. Italian marrows, 20. bush pumpkin, 21. cucumbers.
 Water was available to this gar den during dry spells. The work re- oiired to keep it was about an hour a day. The space is so small 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
I'D TO OBSERVE Market Opens Again
 |SEICHEPREY DAY With Good Advances
Bonds as We'll Took Another Move Upward Trading
 Picked Up Brisdy Immediately After Opening

opened unchanged to points higher.
 Radio corporation opened 1000 shares at 2 IA unchanged; New York Central 5000 shares at IT 1-2 up IA; nited States Steel 4,O0O at 62 1-2, ex-dividend, up 3-4; and Commonwealth Edison 2,800 at g 7-8, unchanged.
 Trading picked up immediately after the opening, and the tickers were unable to keep pace.
 Demands was particularly good TOT the Railroad shares. Rail equip ments also were strong with Ameri- can Brake Shoe up 1 1-2 at 4S. tilities were steady to firm. Coppers' Mercantile Issues, Air Line shares, Copper, Aircrafte and Motors hao small gains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
INVENTION OF
 NEW RADIO BEAM

Lynn, Mass, April +(UP)- Christian Wilson, 51, an inventor, claimed today that he has invented 8 radio-beam device capable of de- tecting and destroying submarines. He said he had offered his inven- tion to the United States and Brit ish governments.
 Wilson, g. former auto mechanic, said he expected to demonstrate the device to this government soon.
 He said his invention not only would detect the prescense of sub marine within two miles of 8 ship at sea but destroy 1t by the radio beam apparatus. The device also would destroy any torpedo launched at a vesel at sea, the inventor claim ed. He said the machine is portable and can be carried in an ordinary suitcase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
NAZI ARTILLERY
 IS BUSY TODAY

Paris, April f(UP)-Heavy can- nonading by German artillery east of the Moselle river was reported today.
 Artillery fire west of the Vosges was continued although less strong ly than in recent days.
 German patrols were reported &C., tive in no mans land.
 One patrol almost succeeded in encircling French post in the Nied sector when cover troops came to its rescue and beat off the German attack, taking seven prisoners.
 Air reconnaissance was hampered by poor weather.
 The 427th communique of the high command said:
 "Contact elements were active especially between the Blies river and the Vosges where we repulsed several German patrols"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
$4OO,OOO SUIT
 IS POSTPONED

Hartford, Conn, April 4(UP)- Hearing of $4oo,000 damage suit as result of the deaths of 10 persons in 8 Cleveland O.,airplane accident May 24, 1888 was postponed today until tomorrow because of the ill., ness of a defendants counsel.
 Widows of four men killed in the accident filed suit against the United Air Lines, United Aircraft Corp, and Bethlehem Stell Corp.
 An engine cylinder was introduced as evidence by the plaintiffs late yes- terday. Fredrick A. Page, United Air Lines official, testified "the cylinder had failed in service"
 Page said that when the cylinder was removed from the wreckoge it was found to be cracked circularly. George Halbritter, 77, landing field operator at Bedford, O., described the engine noise of the airplane be- fore the crash "as knocking like a hammer hitting a ketle."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
MULVILLE MAY
 CALL MEETING
Democratic Town Chair man Refuses to Recon
 slider Resignation

Democratic Town Chairman Jo- seph F. Mulville, back in the city after an absence of several days, ex- pressed doubt today that the call for a meeting of the town commit tee must be issued by him. He plans to study the rules and con- suit with party leaders, he said, and if he finds it is his duty to call the meeting he will schedule 1t for "very soon".
 A special rule, adopted by the town convention to cover the trans ition from the old to the new rules of the party, provides that the 32 male members of the town commit tee shall meet within week after their election for the purpose of choosing 32 women members. The full committee of GA will then elect its officers and an executive com- mittee.
 The one-week limit set in the special rule ends either Sunday or Monday night, depending on its in- depreciation. The men members of the town committee were elected Monday night by the town conven- tion.
 MT. Mulville, who has announced his retirement as town chairman, is adamant about refusing to recon slider. He has stated that nothing will induce him to head the town committee for another term. He has been town chairman since last fall, directing the Democratic or ganization in its successful cam paign to elect the members of the present administration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
CR0CE TESTIFIES
 AGAINST SCULLY
Youth Turns States Witt ness in Theft of Auto
 Trial

Alvin Croce, who has pleaded guilty in the Superior Court to charges of taking an automobile without permission and larceny, to- day became states witness against David Scully, arrested with him on the same counts and who pleaded not guilty and elected a trial by jury.
 Eleven men and one woman co1n- prise the jury which was quickly selected under the direction of Judge Carl Foster this morning.
 Croce, who admitted that he was 8 drug addict stated that he and Scully were friends and that he needed money. He admitted that on March 6 he took an automobile owned by William Broeg of Brook line, Mass, from garage located in a parking lot at 119 North Main street he said where they thought permission to take the car and that he drove it from the parking lot to Spencer avenue where he picked up Scully at his home and made arrangements to remove radio, heater and other equipment from the car. They first drove to Oak street he said where ethey thought they could get into garage to strip the car. They were unable to get m however, Croce said, so they drove to 8 dark spot near the corner of Watertown avenue and MorningSide avenue, where they detached the ra- dio and heater. These were brought to Scully's home. Croce said that Scully drove the car all the time from the time he picked him up af- ter stealing 1t. He said the car was later abandoned on Cooke street.
 Joseph Iannantuoni was the first witness called by States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald. He said ne was the man in charge of the gar age and that he had parked Broeg's car. He did not know it was stolen until the next day he said when 1t was discovered on Cooke street. Francis Graph, another garage employe told of picking up the car on Cooke street at 2 p. m. the day following its themt the previ- ous night.
 Joseph Libby, assistant manager of the Packard Motors testified that the equipment stolen from the car was worth approximately $125.
 The case is expected to reach the jury late this afternoon. Scully Is represented by Atty. Guerin Car mody, public defender.
 The state rested its case at 1 o'clock this noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
DYNAMITE CACHE
 NOT DANGEROUS

Weymouth, Mass, April 4(UP) A cache of about 60 sticks of dy- namite, found within 525 yards of the navy's new $21,O0o,O00 aircraft carrier U. s. S. Wasp, had absolute ly no detonating quality, Captain Charles J. Van Amburgh, state po- lice ballistician, said today.
 Officials scoffed at the possibility of attempted sabotage and said the dynamite apparently was forgotten by workmen building the Fore river bridge three years ago.
 The dynamite was discovered across the river from the Wasp's mooring at the Bethlehem Com pany's shipyard in Quincy. Though G-men had been assigned to in- vestigate, it was understood the in- quiry had been closed before the discovery was made public yester- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Women Moose

Representatives of the Walling- ford Chapter, Women Moose, att tended a meeting of the local unit last evening and outlined plans for the annual state con- vention. Miss Peggy Dermody pre- sided and announced during the course of the evening the per- sonnel of several committees. In- cluded in the list of coming events is a spaghetti supper to be held in Moose hall Wednesday evening, April 17th. Mrs. Angeline Carisio, Miss Dermody and Miss Commerford comprise the com- mittee of arrangements.
 Other committees announced were: Social service, Mrs. Mary Commerford; membership and child care and training, Mrs. An geline Carisio; Moosheaven, Mrs. Catherine Dermody; library, Miss Mae Commercord; publicity, Mrs. Dahl; homemaking, Mrs. Eva Yackel; MooSeheart, Mrs. Mary SQuireS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
FratemdL News
B.P.O.E.

The Waterbury lodge of Elks will hold 8 special meeting to- night to elect & trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William E. Riether. Balloting wil begin at g o'clock.
 Following the election, Past Ex- alted Ruler James Neagle will act as installing officer for the install lation exercises of the lodges of- ficers. Harry x. Cashin is exalted ruler-elect.
 John FitNmaurice is the es- teemed leading knight, Attorney Frank Healey Is esteemed royal knight, Attornew Harry Sepllman is lecturer, U. Horton Warner is secretary, John Bennett is treas urer and Dr. George Leonard is trustee-elect.
 Contest for the post of trustee succeeding the late MT. Riether is expected between Daniel Sulli- van, James Walker, and Archie Pelletier.
 Voting will be held from g to 10 o'clock, followed by installation of officers. A dinner will then be -etaoinshrdlucmfwypcmfw served featuring New York floor show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Red Caps Fear They'll Wind Up In Red As Tips VS. Pay Row NearS Decision
By NEA Service

That Red Cap who smartly ups to you at the railroad station with his Carry your bag, sir?" - is he Q rugged tndividualist com- peting for your business at any rate his smiling service can com mand2 Or is he Q wage-worker?
 Right at the moment, he is be- twixt and between. While U. 8. Circuit Court in Cincinnati con- siders plea and counter-plea by the Wage Hour Board and the Union Terminal, railroad stations all over the country are struggling to put their Red Caps on @ sys- tenn that will be legal and just.
 In Cincinnati, at the Illinois Central station in Chicago, or at the St. Louis Union Station, your Red Cap is just a collector. He charges 10 cents for each bag or package carried. He turns in the money to the railroad. Then he is paid a weekly wage of $14.40.
 But in most other cities, the Red Cap still depends on his tips. If he has taken in less than $14.40, the railroad makes 1t up.
 Red Caps on a 10-cents-a-piece basis view with alarm.
 The $40 minimum per day tends to become a maximum, be- cause tipping falls off when the standard charge is adopted.
 I'm taking in from $3.2S to $3.5O a day now" said one Red Gap. 'That's $2l week. If they put in that $14.40, people aint gonna tip no more. Looks to me like the company's goin' to make money out of it."
 The railroads are more likely to lose money, especially if the Wage Hour Board wins its case. For the country's 5000 Red Caps could then sue for double the wages they haven't been getting since the Wage-Hour Law went into effect in 1888. It might cost the railroads more than $5 900 000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
SEN. DANAHER AS
 COP KEYNOTER

Hartford, Conn, April +UP)- U. s. Sen. Jahn A. Danaher was suggested today as keynoter for the spring convention of the Republican party May 14-15 at Hartford.
 State Chairman Benjamin E. Harwood and vice-chairman Kath- erine Byrne were designated by the State Central Committee to select a keynoter, and Danaher's name im- mediately was mentioned.
 Party caucuseS will be held April 24.
 Meantime, the Litchfield County Republican Executive Committee adopted a resolution urging State Chairman Harwood and National Committeeman Samuel F. Pryor, Jr., to reconsider their decisions to re- tire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
CATHEDRAL IS
 GIVEN $9O, ,OOO

Cambridge, Mass, April 4-(UP) Washington Cathedral in the District of Columbia was bequeath- ed $9O,0OO of the $400,O 900 estate of Miss Mary Jesup Sitgreaves of Newton, according to her will on file today for probate.
 Miss Sitgreaves, who died Satur- day, was 8 descendant of Colonel Daniel Kemper, aide-de-camp to General George Washington. A trust fund of $150,00O is left to Miss Ellen Blake Richardson of Nativk, who shared Miss Sitgreaves' Chestnut Hill home and accompan- jed her on travels for 32 years. Miss Richardson, 81, Is to receive $350 monthly until her death, the resi- due then to revert to the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
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Planting Plan

was never burden and nothing had to be neglected; which greatly increased the pleasure of the gar dener. Garden disappointments are often due to attempting too much, which prevents proper care and feeding of the plants.
 The crops grew abundantly, thanks to care; and the yield was as great as from a much larger area, not so well looked after.
 For pelasurable recreation, vege- table gardening is in no way in- ferior to flower growing. In beau ty, it may easily compete. There is as great a thrill for the grower of fine tomato, as a fine flower, And the contribution which fresh vegetables make to the health of a growing family would be difficult to excel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
News Oddities
FATALLY INJURED

New Britain, Conn, April 4. - (UP) - Ross Gilpatric, 25, was in jured fatally late yesterday when he leaped from a third-story win dow of New Britain General Hos pital.
 Gilpatric was recovering from ef- fects of Illuminating gas poison ing inhaled in the basement of his home less than "A hours previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
MOTHERS CLUB IN
 MEETING TUESDAY
CONN, TAX INCOME

Hartford, Conn, April 4.-(UP) . Connecticut's tax income for the first nine months of the current fiscal year is more than $2,000, 900 ahead of the same period year ago. State Tax Commissioner Charles J. reported today.
 Receipts for the ulne-months pk~ iod ending March 31 were $11,805,- 359, as compared with $9,787, ,669 for last year, Mclaughlin said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmar- tin:
 John L. Shaw, Simsbury, and Helen T. Larson, Hartford.
 Arthur BergersOM, 138 Griggs street, and Hannah Molin, 133 Griggs street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Zindah GrOttO

Committee reports on the pre- gres of plans for the annual charity circus sponsored by the Zindah Gr0ttO were read last evening at a meeting held by grottO members in Temple hall. Monarch Clarence w. Slater pre- sided and ThOm COrby, general chairman, submitted the reports for the committees. The circus opens at the state armOry next week.
 Scenes on the Gaspe peninsula and at the Worlds Fair taken by Elmer Wilson with a motion pie ture camera were exhibited at the close of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Pony Express!

A large number of persons to- day were purchasing the new Pony Express three-cent stamp which went on sale this morning at the local post office.
 The stamp commemorates the establishment of the Pony Ex- press eighty years ago. First day sales were started yesterday by Postmaster James Farley at St. Joseph, Mo-, where @ new post of flee was also dedicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
31,5 800 WORKERS
 BEGIN VOTING

New York, April 4-(UP)-One of the biggest elections ever conduc- ted by the National Labor Rela- tions board was underway today as the 31,5OO employees of Consolidated Edison began voting at 35 polling places to signify whether they wish to be represented in collective bar gaining by c. I. O. union, an in dependent union, or neither.
 Both of the unions, the Amalga- mated Utility Workers, c. I. O., and the Brotherhood of Consolidated Edison employees, completed exten- sive campaigns yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Six Out of Tenl

More than ever before dentists are now concentrating on preven- tive dentistry, Dr. F. M. Erlem- bach, of Hartford, told members of the Kiwanis club at 8 luncheon meeting at The Elton yesterday.
 The aim is to improve the pres ent situation, in which approxi- mately 60 of every 100 children between the years of two and five have decaying teeth that are badly in need of attention.
 The local club will send 6 team e 70 members to Meriden tonight to meet the Kiwanis club team there in @ bowling match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
MAURITANIA TO
 RE-FUEL TODAY

Honolulu, T. H., April E(UP)- The s. s. Mauretania was expected to dock today for re-fueling on her way to Australia to transport dominion troops to augment Brit ish forces in the European war.
 Shipping officials said they had been advised the British liner would stop here for fuel. The ship was last reported passing through the Panama Canal into the Pacific ocean after quietly slipping out of New York harbor where it had been since the outbreak of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
April Shower?

Franklin Hipsher, of 622 Baldwin street, was treated by Dr. Harold F. Morrill,, assistant medical examiner, yesterday af- ternoon, after . quantity of boiling water struck him as he was removing the radiator cap from 8 c. R. & L. company bus. The accident occurred at North Main and Grove streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
BODY IDENTIFIED

Suffield, Conn.,, April 4. - (UP) - The body of man found in the Connecticut River was identified to- day as that of Joseph Kudowish, 51, Florence, Mass.
 The man was missing since De- cember IA. The medical examiner gave a verdict of accidental drown ing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
TWO ARE SENTENCED

Belfast, April 4. - (UP) -- Henry McGrogan and Hugh Kerr, mem bers of the outlawed Irish Republi- can Army, were sentenced today to seven years imprisonment after a raid on Belfast House where police found submachinegun, 10 revelvers and 65 rounds of ammunition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
New Superintendent

John Champion, of South View street, became night superin- tendent at the City Hall last night, following the resignation of Arthur J. Maloney after one night of service. The appoint ment was made by City Hall Superintendent Timothy HOrri- gan.
 The post, which pays $35 a week, requires 84 hours of work per week, the superintendent being required to work 12 hours 2 night, seven nights a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Spotliglnti,g assCityNews
Recreation

Recreational projects and objec- tives in this city were discussed by James P. Curtin, superintend- ent of parks, at the weekly lunch con meeting of the Lions club at The Elton today.
 William O. Taylor, president, will announce plans for the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
BULL FIGHTING AT THE FRONT

Paris (UP)-French soldiers on the Alsace front are becoming ex- perts at tackling bulls in "No Mans Land" and ill quiet moments bull fights are staged on which big bets change hands, 1t was revealed by poilus on leave. Sometimes the bulls have been so savage that hand grenades were used to end the bat tie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Auto Testing Lane
 Officially Opens

The first day of automobile in spections, resumed after lapse of more than a year, brought a large number of motorists to the in- spectiOn station at ThOmastOn avenue, supervisor Robert Chesson reported early this afternoon.
 "The rush was very heavy, MT. ChessOn said.
 He reported, however, that few automobiles failed to pass the tests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
BaCkfre

The sound of "shots" near the Scovill company in the east end last night was not caused by guns but by an automobile backflring, police said today.
 Headquarters was besieged by telephone callers wanting to know what "the shooting is all about"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
"NOt Guilty"

Following an all day trial Judge John F. McDonough in the court of common pleas yesterday afternoon found Edson Brown not guilty on a charge of reckless driv- ing in the town of Oxford on March 10th.
 Jacob Bloom had his case nolled on charge of violating the Sunday sales law and Felix Pernatowsh won a nolle on pay ment of $25 and costs on 8 charge of reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
l2O Days Plus!

John Davidson, 3S, of 28 North Main street, arrested early this morning on charges of assault and breach of the peace after 8 fracas at 92 Savings street, was sent to jail for 12O days and fined $50 and costs.
 The brawl involved two young women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Will PrObated

The will of Marie A. Lund, which provides that her entire es- tate shall go to her husband, Peter s. Lund, was admitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey. The brief document names the Citizens and Manufacturers Na- tional bank as trustee.
 Mrs. Lund died at her home on Woodtic road March Il, at the age of 86. A native of Denmark, she had been a resident of Waterbury for 57 years and was prominent in the Mill Plain and Woodtic sections.
 The will was drawn October 5, 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

Permanent lanes were opened at 8 o'clock this morning at Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury and Stamford. Seven portable lanes will be put into use next week to tour smaller communities of the state.
 The first inspection period will conclude Aug. 31. Members of the lane crews are all merit system appointees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
BY ELMER c. WALLER IJnitAd Pne4a FinanciaI EditOF

New York April E(UP)-Stocks extended yesterdays advance at an active opening today. Bonds also moved upward while cotton futures
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

When men of Minister, England, visit the village "pub," instead of playing darts they now knit woolen comforts for girls doing war work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

 OPEN HOBBY SHOW
Cafeteria Supper to Be Served Today at 5:3O in
 Grange Hall

Prospect, April 1.-The Parent Teachers Association Hobby Show will be held today at the Prospect Grange hall. The doors will open at 4 o'clock and shut at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Maloney will have charge of the cafeteria sup per at 5:30 o'clock at slight ad- ditional charge. There will be a small admission fee per person
 The Prospect Young Mems Asso- citation will meet at the Congrega- tional church parish house tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Help Sought
 A few things yet remain to be done on the Congregational church basement. Rev. Thomas Cochard invites any man or boy interested in helping to be at the church to- night at 7:3O o'clock. A period Of recreation will follow.
 The Prospect Grange will be in session Friday, at 8 o'clock.
 The Congregational church stand ing committee will meet at the church Friday, at o'clock. There will be a choir rehearsal at the Congregational church Friday. at 2 o'clock, under the direction Of Mrs. Oscar Swanson, with Edna Keiper at the organ.
 Small Attendance
 Only four people attended Mrs. Corkindales dancing class last night due to the indictment weather. The four who attended were Evelyn Martisin and Jane Percy, and Rob- ert Utener and Alfred Peach. The dancing classes will be held every \ Wednesday in the future.