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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
CITY WILL ASSIST
in DRAINAGE WORK
Join County In Sponsoring
Project To Drain Green
field Creek Area

The city commissioners yester-
day agreed to join the county
board in sponsoring the project of
draining the creek leading from
Greenfield lake to the river in or
der that the land surrounding the
property occupied by the Taylor
Colquitt Creosoting company may
be dried out, the expenditure not
to exceed $1,S00.
The boards decision came after
much discussion in which all were
agreed the city should cooperate,
but in which there was disagree
ment regarding from where the
money should come.
The motion was passed only after
stipulations of Commissioner Wade
that the drainage project is in no
way to curtail or prevent the com
pletion of WPA projects under
way,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
Ski Troops Pick Off Sur
v;vors OF Defeated Army
In The Frozen North
RIG ATTACK EXPECTED
Red Airmen Conduct Raids
On Towns In Southwest
erp Part Of Country
pv THOMAS F. HAWKINS

WITH IHE
NEAR LAKE KIANTA, Jan. o
rp-swift and silent Finnish SKI
troops struck in the border SHOWS
today to pick off, one by one, the
bondfnl of survivors of Russlas
defeated army in this frozen north
country while their comrades In
tbe south stood their guard against
massed Soviet thrusts.
yictora in the greatest single
hattie of the war, the hardy Fin
nish lumberjacks had easy pick
ines finishing off the 1000 wan
dering, half-starved remnants of
the 17.OOO-man Red Russian divi-
sion which tried to sever Finland's
wasp-Iike waistline and failed.
Attack Repulsed
Matching these efficient opera
tons. the Finnish high command
announced that a heavy Soviet in
fantry attack on the Karelian 18th
mus had been repulsed with heavy
losses
This Soviet thrust in the south
appeared to bear out reports in
Finland that the Red army, chat
ing under repeated setbacks, was
massing seven divisions - about
100000 men - for an attempted
Knockout blow against the Fin
nish Mannerheim line.
(Reliable information in Mos
cow said that the Russians were
speeding seasoned Siberian fighters
10 positions opposite the Finnish
Gefenses.)
Coupled with the land attack
were Russian air raids on Turku
and Hanko in southwestern Fin
land. 1t was announced officially
continued on Page Five; Col. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
WARMER WEATHER
HERE
Day Is Expected To Grow
Warmer After Morning
Minimum Oh Fl Degrees

Wilmingtonians are promised
some respite from the low tempera-
lures of the past several days in the
weather mans prediction for today.
Although the forecast for this morn
ing is from p to Is degrees, he said
it is probable that the mercury will
rise considerably during the day
with warner weather resulting to
night and tomorrow.
The low mark yesterday was %
reached in the early hours of the
morning and the maximum was 80
registered at about noon.
No rain is in prospect for today
(COntinupd on Page Five: Col. q
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04

of deficit depending in his re-
lection of ways that have
failed" It is marvellous tech
unique to charge your critics
with many of your own short
cOmings.
Lundeen OIL Minn)-it is
straight down the road to war
and it certainly is interesting
to see the administration quot
ing George Washington and
then ridicule everything he
stood for in foreign affairs.
Harrison D-Miss)-It was a
very fine message. The part
that appeals to ME most was
his suggestion with reference
to retrenchment in govern
ment expenditures and the
necessary continuance of our
trade agreement program.
Townsend (R-Del)-The only
definite thing in the speech
(COntinued on Page Four. Col :
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
WEATHER

North FORECAST
mixed WITH sSon and Friday With tan
day IN the mountains pII LATE ~ ne
warmer Il u u Thursday night. sIighti,,
ending 7t .9n data for the "A hours
= III. Yesterday.
N. az az. a. m. 2S; 7:5O a. m %. ,..o
minimnn, ~ 81 p. m. SO; maximum nov ID I.
q; mean 80; normal ~ %
m, ~. a: m. 81; 7:3o a. m .,.,o
h' $50 p. m. IS. OIL LOU. p
Total for Precipitation
none; tor, 81 hours ending 7:3O n m
$50 incIuneSd ' since first of the mon4h
Tides For Today
Wilmington - 5 High ! Low %,
'"0fo Inlet - s:26pa i3 s.sap
rise su9 : rise lisa; sunset $ 5:i5D. 7o;s1p
moonset 1852. niooi'
'''e'ilie, 1917 feet. sage at Fny-
'ued on Page -Four; Col. A.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
FINN WAR THREAT
NOTED in GERMANY
Nazis Told OF Possibility
OF General Conflict
Over Little Nation

BERLIN, Jan. 3.-GP-Nazi Ger
many's public was told for the
first time tonight of the p%ossibili-
ty of a general conflict over Fin
land.
An editorial commentary from
the Soviet Russian military organ,
Continued on Page Five; Col. -
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
THIRD TERM

Young Senator Rush Holt says
he will present a resolution
against a third term in Roose-
welt. Quite possibly, it will pass.
Republicans and undeclared
Garner-ites will rush forward
with blessings. Fence-sitters will
hold back until they determine
whether Mr.. Roosevelt will run
again, and whether he can win
the nomination. The resolution
would. have no binding effect,
but the debate will give rest
less nti-Roosevelt-ers a chance
to talk.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
MURPHY EXPECTED
TO GET COURT JOB
Definitely Slated To Be APP
pointed To Supreme
Court By President

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-(P-De-
spite his recent statement that he
thought others were better quail
fled, red-haired Frank Murphy is
definitely slated to be appointed to
the supreme court, it was learned
authoritatively today.
Solicitor General Robert H.. jack
son is to be elevated to attorney gen.
CONTINUED on Page Five; Col. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
ADO

Some changes in the Wagner Act
may be made by congress
through "perfecting'' and "clar-
flying amendments. Both the
AFL and the CLIO demand
changes in the law. AS a session
prelude, the house has been in
vestigating the labor board.
After some changes, the prin-
ciple behind the act, labor's
right to collective bargaining,
will probably remain intact.
One likely amendment would
permit employers to invoke the
boards services.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04

Because Of the foreign situa-
ton, defense may be biggest
topic. Last years defense budget
was $4,000, DOC, 900. Now defense
champions plan to ask another
$780, 900 900. A special tax to
raise these funds, however, is
likely to meet strong opposition.
Congress isn't expected to agon-
ize over foreign policy, except
in connection with the Japa-
nese commercial treaty, which
expires January 26. There will
be pressure to slap an embargo
on exports to Japan.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04

Secretary Wallace will be back
asking congress for a new pro-
cessing tax. the supreme court
killed one in 1886 when it ruled
against Triple-A. Wallace needs
from $50 to 400 million to pay
farm subsidies on wheat, cot
ton and rice. His latest scheme
is to issue certificates providing
the difference between market
and parity prices. Pressure to
cut expenses is real, so a tax
may be necessary. He may get
his processing tax as all parties
WOO farmers in election years.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
TRADE

Congress must decide whether
to renew the reciprocal trade
agreements. The act expires
June IL, 1910. Oppositionists,
more outspoken now than sup
porters, contend the agreements
harm farmers by admitting
competitive goods. > Congress
sional critics. argue the agree
ments are written by the state
department without senate rat
ification although the Constitu-'
ton says treaties between this
country and others must be'rati-
fled by the senate.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04
RELIEF

RELIEF
While few congressman favor
relief cuts in an election year,
last years one-and-a-half bill
lion relief budget may be pared
to one billion. The fight on
whether. or not to cut relief
funds probably will be among
the democrats, with the repub-
licans playing possum. The sub
ject is tied up with the As bill
lion national debt limit. It is
up to congress to decide wheth-
er to raise the limit, and the
discussion will provide perfect
republican ammunition.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-04

(Continued on Page -Four; Col. q T(Continued on Page Five; Col
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
Old-Fashioned Fremens Parade Scheduled for Wolcott
Two Ministers
Voice Support
ofConscriiption

At least two pastors in Water
bury are in favor Of CONSUMPTION
according to their announcement
yesterday. Rev. DR.. James e.
Gregg, pastor Of the First Congre-
gational church, and Rev. John 4.
Coombs, associate pastor Of the
Second church, yesterday said
they were in favor Of CONSUMPTION,
and approved Of willingness to
take up arms in the defense Of
the country.
Two other clergymen in Wa
terbury had previously taken the
opposite stand, and announced
their intention TO give support
and comfort to those whose con-
sciences forbid them to take up
arms. Both Rev. DIR. John C.
Walker Of the Second church and
Rev. Thomas s. COchard of Pros
pect subscribed to the latter view.
DR.. Gregg said that he was in
favor Of CONSUMPTION despite the
fact that he has three sons, all
of whom would be liable for serv-
ice. MIR. Coombs said that he
served in the last war in several
campaigns, and would be willing
to 90 again.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
LARGER QUARTERS
FOR LORRAINE'S
Popular Women's Shop
Completes RenOvatiOns
To Help Patrons

The Lorraine Shop at 81 South
Main street has taken over the en-
tire second floor Of the premises
they now occupy to make room for
their constantly increasing business.
Alterations which will take several
weeks have already been started.
The Lorraine Is one Of the most
popular Women's Wear Shops in
Waterbury and IS one of the pio-
neers in its line In the South Main
street section. Harry Biernbaum its
proprietor number of years ago
started the establishment in small
store on South Main street near
Scovill street, and later moved TO
the Bergin building, the quarters
they now occupy. AS business in
creased they have taken more space
from time to time and added to rear
Of building, until today they have
one Of the largest stores of its kind
in the city.
With the additional space now
being renovated Mr.. Biernbaum
states that he will be able to add
new departments which will make
the store one of the most complete
Women's Wear stores in Waterbury
for the accommodation of Water
bury shoppers.
It is understood that this is Just
one Of the many changes contem-
plated for South Main street, which
has always been one of Waterbury's
most popular shopping centers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
Mayor Scully Favors
Blansfield In Race
Administration Forces to Oppose Senator George t
CulEane in 18th District; No Action on 10th Battle

soon narrow down to 2 contestants
with Messrs. Membrino, Guasta-
ferri and Coppeto withdrawing.
"Mr. Blansfield is best qualified
by experience and ability to be the
candidate and the Senator" the
mayor said in response to query
as to his stand on the 18th dis
trict contest. Hell be good candi-
date and a good Senator"
Support of Mayor Scully and Town
Chairman Tangney will give Mr.
Blansfield the advantage of an ex-
perienced, closeiy-knit organization
working on his behalf. Organization
support is particularly valuable
during a primary, when voting is
ordinarily light.
Senator Culhane, a redoubtable
campaigner, can be depended on to
wage a strong battle for renomina-
ton. He will stand on his legislative
record through three sessions as a
member of the upper House at Hart
ford, and on his long standing op-
position to the Democratic organi-
zation that has been broken up in
the last two years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
GARDEN PARTY
TO AID CAUSE
Bundles for Britain Com
mittee Voices Appeal
for Prompt Action

The local Bundles for Britain COM
mittee feels that the intensified
severity Of the Nazi air attacks has
made it all the more urgent that
surgical instruments and supplies be
rushed to the aid Of the hard
pressed, plucky Britons. The ambu-
lance recently purchased by the
Bundles for Britain committee OF
this district is to be followed by
shipments of surgical and medical
supplies as rapidly as funds will
permit.
To help increase these funds a
garden party will be given Saturday,
August 18th, at the home Of DR..
and Mrs. Willis M. Weeden, Old
Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbury., be-
tween the hours of five and seven
o'clock.
The committee announces that
the public is urged to be present,
and a most cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all. Roads will be posted
and the arrows can easily be fol-
lowed, either from North Woodbury.
or from Bethlehem.
Refreshments will he served and
enjoyment will be assured. Some
fortunate visitor will be presented
with her portrait which will be
sketched and donated by Mrs
Marshall Clark.
DR.. and Mrs. Weeden will be as
sisted by the following hosts and
hostesses: Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Buzzee, Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Holmes
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Manville, Mr.
and Mrs. Alexander ]. Thomson
and sons. Miss Van Week.
The officers of the district branch
Of the Bundles for Britain commit
tee are Mrs. c. P. Cook, Waterbury
president; Edwin G. Northrop, Wa
terbury, treasurer; and Mrs. F. M
Huntingdon Wilson, Woodbury., Sec
rotary.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15

Local fire marshal becomes pa
rsde marshal. Uniform and
trumpet pictured above reminis-
cent Of yester-years.
But the coming Sundays affair.
W0lcott reports, will exceed by far
the one of a year ago. Chief Edward
r. Theriault, and his committees
have been most active during the
past few weeks, in their efforts to
increase the personal Of the par
ade, and in other details incident to
the event.
Free Service
It's something new for Wolcott
to have a fire department. The
town itself never arranged for one,
and for years relied upon the gen.
erosity of Waterbury to supply pro-
lection in case of fire, and free Of
charge at that; but Wolcott was
only a village then; Hitchcock's
Lake was never the favorite summer
place we find 1t to be these days.
For ten protection of the numerous
cottages out there, and for the gen.
eral good of all residents of the
town, a volunteer company was or
ganized few years back, and ever
since that time they have been rum
ming back and forth in answer to
the alarms received. No town or
village can really exist without a
volunteer fire department. Take the
history Of Waterbury; this city of
ours, in 1928, only village then,
found that property was endanger-
ed by fire, and SO organized small
company and with the aid of hand
pumping machines, and good sized
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
SHOUTING NAMES
AT COP COSTLY
Judge Concurs With Off
Ger in Resenting Nick
name of Rookie"

Peter Marine, %, of 102 Railroad
Hill street, found today that it costs
$14.52 to call a policeman rookie. .
Peter said he was "only fooling'
when he used that appellation for
Patrolman Anthony George last
night, but Judge Theobald e. Con-
way didn't think it funny in city
court this morning and fined S. and
costs.
Patrolman George, who is doing
supernumerary duty, said that he
arrested Marino at Washington ave-
nue. and Railroad Hill street. The
accused he said, called to him: "Hey
rookiew and "Hey, bum"
The officer said he told Marine to
stop, but that instead the accused
shouted rookie" several times more.
Patrolman George said he went to
arrest Marine but the name-caller
fled and he had to chase him for
several blocks before he could cap
ture him.
IT was only fooling," said Marine.
I'VE call him rookie" all the time. "
TITS nothing to fool about said
Judge Conway. Guilty. IS and
COSTS"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
CRYSTAL Shower Given
For Mary Waters
To Be Married Sept l4-Pride Of WEIGH Outing Held;
Lawn Card Party Tomorrow
w ERvILLE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. r. W. Henion, Telephone 3-546s

Waterville, Aug. IS Miss Mary
Waters, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Waters Of Wheeler street,
whose marriage to Alfred Ayotte, Jr.,
of Waterbury, viii be an event Of
September 14th, was rendered a
crystal shower Tuesday, by her asso-
ciates at the office of the Chase
Metal Works. They included: Norma
Gioiella, Betty Garrison, Martha
Solham, Kay Bobbin, Alta L-Hureux,
Margaret Ryan, Dorothy ORourke,
Jean Schneider, Janice Cianculli,
Peggy Mcintosh, Alice Woodrow, Mary
Bilancio, Eleanor Drumm. Elaine
Mier, Marjorie Kleinschmidt, Alma
Bardaskus, Helen Sabatowich, Mary
Kaltenbach, Mary White, Beatrice
Hettlinger, Eleanor Bowling, Flea
nor Behan, Florence Tucker, Helen
Gerber, Betty Santana, Dorothy
Jaeger, Evelyn Black, Marguerite
Soule, Martha Watt, Alma MattSon,
Helen Steinmetz and Marjorie Dolan.
The annual outing of the Pride
Of WEIGH Circle, Companions of the
Forest was held Tuesday night, at
Savin Rock. A bus left Waterville
at 6 p. m. taking the following men,
bers and their friends; Mrs. James
Waters, Mrs. William Cregan, Mrs.
Joseph McArdle, Mrs. Louis Dadario,
Mrs. John Sonier, Mrs. Martin Nc
Donough, Mrs. Arnold Keith, Mrs.
William Dunlayey, Mrs. Thomas
Buckley, Mrs. Georgiana Grenier,
Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Daniel Sui
Ivan, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs
James McAree, Mrs. John McAree,
Mrs. John Chauvell, Mrs. Edward
Martin, Mrs. Arthur Dussault, Mrs.
Harry Truelove, Mrs. Lena Stevens,
Mrs. George Goggin, Mrs. George
Grenier, Mrs. William Heaney, Mrs.
Joseph Welton and Mrs. Francis
Whalen,
Pie-Eating Contest
A pie eating contest was held
yesterday afternoon at the Water
vile playground. Pies were donated
by Platt's bakery, and contestants
included: Bob Mccarthy, Jack Nc
Carthy. j. Clark, Betty Clark, Pau
line Clarity, D. Matthews, Ray
Buckley, B. Maher, B. Goggins, G.
Francis, F. Francis, and Nancy Hag-
gerty. The winners were: d. Mat
thews, B. Mccarthy and j. Clark.
Girls Team Wins
The girls volleyball team won over
the Chase Park girls team, at Wat
erville, Tuesday night, by scores Of
1912, 1876.
Boys To Play
The boys volleyball team viii play
South End playground team tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
CAMPING SEASON
in FINAL STAGE
Y. M. G. A. Youngsters
Ready for Traditional
Farewell Events

The campers ct the x. IL. O. a.
camp at Smiths pond, WATERFOWL,
yesterday entered their last week
Of the season, as the population was
increased by the arrival Of I'VE new
boys. The rumber Of boys ct Wa
tertown also was increased by the
return of those boys who have been
on three-day trip to Bantam Lake
james Walker, Robert Osborne,
John Nordland, Clinton Peck, Rich
ard Osborne, Marvin Rosengarten,
David Burns, and Edward Platt.
A new group Of boys set on for
Lake Candlewood, on a tllree-day
jaunt, under the leadership Of Thep-
dore Bayer. william Bormolini.
William Parry, Robert Nichols, Rus
sell Dewey, and Bruce Skinner were
the boys on the expedition.
Kenneth Winchester and Dwain
Target passed boat tests yesterday:
Thomas Lyons and William Crane
passed their beginners tests, and
Charles Raymond, Kenneth Win
chester, and Hugh Dunphy passed
canoe tests.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15

Mayor Vincent A. Scully told The
Democrat today that he will sup
port Attorney Michael v. Blansfield
for the Democratic Senatorial NOM
ination in the 18th district. Town
Chairman Maurice F. Tangney will
also back Mr.. Blansfield, indicating
that the latter will have the full
support of the Democratic organiza-
ton in his bid for the nomination
The leading opposition will come
from Senator George T. Culhane,
who is prepared to enter primary
fight against Mr.. Blansfield. Other
candidates for the nomination are
Rep. Hugo Guastaferri, Attorney
John Membrino and Attorney Ralph
Coppeto.
The mayor had nothing to say
about the Senatorial nomination in
the 10th district. There the candi-
dates are Senator Edward P. Egan
ex-senator Joseph H. Lawlor and
william Upper" Conley.
Endorsement of Mr.. Blansfield by
Mayor Scully sets the stage for a
bitter primary contest, with Sena-
tor Culhane battling as an indepen-
dent against the administration
sponsored candidate. The field may
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
MOTHERS PROTEST
CONSUMPTION ACT


An important meeting Of the Wa
terbury Chapter Of Mothers Of
American Sons will be held tomor-
row evening at The Elton. AL menu
bers are urged to attend and par
ticipate In q discussion on q number
of proposals Of vital interest.
Communications have been re-
ceived from Mary A. Decker, presi-
dent Of Mothers Of the United
States Of America, outlining the va
rious plans Of the organization she
heads. II the proposed Burke
Wadsworth bill passes the y. q. SEM
ate q delegation Of Mothers win be
sent 10 Washington, D. O., from all
sections Of the country, protesting
q favorable vote IN the House.
A number OF other interesting
subjects are slated for discussion.
Copies Of addresses On 'srhe Con-
scFiption Mystery" have been sent
here fer circulation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
REV. MR.. SINCLAIR
TO GIVE ADDRESS

Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, rector
of All Souls church, will be the
guest speaker at the special service
at Christ Episcopal church, Quaker
Farms, in celebration Of Old Home
Sunday, on September 9th, at 3
o'clock. All parishioners and their
friends, and visitors from all over
the state are invited to attend. The
women Of the parish will serve re-
feShmentS after the service.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
PRIVATE CAUFIELD
RETURNS TO DUTY

James Joseph Caulfield, 10, of
1879 East Main street, will return
to the marine barracks at Paris
Island, s. c., on Saturday after an
emergency furlough of ten days.
Caulfeld returned to this city be-
cause Of the recent death Of his
brother. He was enlisted in the
Marine corps through the local re-
cruiting station on the 18th Of July,
this year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
FIVE OCEANS ARE NOW THREE

Today, only three oceans are
generally recognized. The Arctic
ocean, Of 100000 square miles,
has been incorporated with the
Atlantic, as the Arctic sea. The
Antarctic has been reapportioned
over the Atlantic, Pacific and In
dian oceans, which are the three
now recognized.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
(BY LIEUTENANT LEGGE)
Waterbury Fire Department.

Everything Is In readiness, for
the second annual old-fashioned fire
parade to be held under the auspi-
ces Of the Wolcott Fire Department
next Sunday afternoon. If you miss
ed the one of year ago, you lost a
good opportunity to observe the
manner in which fire companies Of
olden days marched and entertain
ed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-15
Full Weather Report

Boston, Aug. 15-(UP)-weath-
er forecasts
CONNECTICUT - Fair and COM
tinued cool tonight. Friday cloudy.
MASSACHUSETTS and r H o d z
ISLAND - Fair, continued cool to.
night. Friday cloudy.