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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Mothers Club Will
Sponsor Food Sale

At a business meeting of the
Mothers club of SITS. Peter and
PauTs church held on wednesday
evening, plans were made for q fooi
sale to be held ON Thursday, Feb
ruary 1st at the Miller 81 Peck CO.
Mrs. Joseph Phelan was named
chairman of the arrangements COM
mittee and other assistants viii be
named in the future. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
WORKED HARD

Otto Kruger, who plays the father
in Paramount's pictuETetion Of
Booth TaFkington's novel, Seven
teen," featuring Jackie Cooper and
Betty Field, rode freight trans to
reach New York and seek . stage
career. Prior to that he had been
telephone lineman. a store clerk
md worked at other odd jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Sigma Iota Chi Sorority
Arranges Annual Dance

Reservations for the dance may
be made with any member of the
sorority.
AT a recent meeting. new officers
for the year were elected. Mary
Stango was chosen president and
Lena Torra. secretary. Angie Torra
was selected as publicity agent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Episcopal Women Attend
Meeting In NeuO Haven

Speakers of the day will be Mrs.
Charles Gilmer Kerley, president OF
the Woman's Auxiliary of the do
cese of New York and Rt. Rev. Fred
erick G. Budlong, bishop of Connec-
ticut.
Various reports were given during
the morning session.
At the afternoon session the main
address was given by Rev. F. l.. C.
Lorentzen who had as his topic,
Migrant Work in Connecticut"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

Several local residents attended
the 59th annual business meeting of
the Connecticut Branch of the
National Council of Protestant Epis-
copal Church in New Haven today.
The meeting was presided over by
Miss Mary Louise Pardee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

The annual Junior Promenade
will be held In Rosary Hall at AL
bertus Magnus College, New Haven
this evening. Miss Ann Marie AS
man. 1871, of New Haven, is chair
man. Her assistants are: Misses
Restituta Buonocore, Mary Curley,
Mary Duff, Ann Carangelo, jean
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Engagements
DI PIETRO-TESTA

LII f1E 1RO- 1ES1A
Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement and coming marriage Of
Miss Jean Rose Tesla, daughter Of
Mrs. Joseph Tesla and the late Jo-
seph Tesla of Walnut street and
Ralph DiPietro, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael DiPietro Of Geddes Ter
race. The wedding will take place in
April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
CONTRACT
BRIDGE

This Is the 18th Of q series Of
hands played by the new national
champions at the Pittsburgh, Pa,
tournament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

MODERN Walnut Dining Room,
1899 streamline model. Former
ly $159.5O. Now $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Cedar Chests

LARGE size Hope Chest in wal
nut finish, 1899 floor samples,
limited quantity. Better hurry.
Only $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

LANE with tray, discontinued
number, real walnut woods.
Was $685.. Now STATS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
COST ACCOUNTANTS
MEETING TUESDAY

Earl T. Ford of the Scovill Mfg.
Co. will be one of the speakers at
a meeting OF the Hartford chapter
National Association of Cost Ac-
countants, at the Pennington Coun-
try club Tuesday night. He will dis
cuss payroll methods.
Louis Hosmer of Torrington and
Francis Haskell of Bristol will be
other speakers at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Dining Room Suites

GENUINE Mahogany Dining
Room Suites. Extension Table,
Buffet and 6 Chairs. Formerly
$137.50. Now $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

ONE lot of Couch and Cottage
Mattresses. all cotton, limited
quantity, $2.95 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
All Odd Tables

ONE group of Odd End, Coffee
and Lamp Tables. Formerly
I'D to $2.95. Now 99c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

ALL Simmons 1899 models,
innerspring style. Some for
merly $29.95, Now $14.90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

3 PC. in real maple, discontin-
ued number. Reg. price $685..
Now $38.88.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

OUR regular $5.95 Glass Top
Lamp Tables with shelf base.
Now $2.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

MAGEE Combination Range,
new black finish. Was $17950.
New $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

SEVERAL styles Maple Tables.
Formerly sold up to $5.95. Now
only $2.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

A BEAUTIFUL Suite in real
walnut. Sold regular for $500.
Now $685..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Mattresses

INNERSPRING Mattresses, dis
continued ticks, at a price new
er before as low, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

COMFORT Twin Bed size cotton
mattress, $3.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Occasional Chairs

SPRING Seat Odd Chairs, col
ors rust or green. Formerly
$5.95. Now $685..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Sample Bed Springs

SPRINGS formerly sold up to
$685.. All makes and sizes,
Now only $2.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

EXTRA fine lot of Dec. Chairs,
fine coverings, carved frames.
Some sold up to $685.. Now,
your choice, $785.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

ALL our finer qualities. Some
sold up to 1895. Close out at
$685..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

DISCONTINUED Simmons Coil
Spring. Their $685. brand. Now
only $4.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

ALL our 1899 Oil and Coal Heat
ers. Samples to go at $3.50
and up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

OVERSTOCKED on this num-
Der. A real fine value at this
price. $12.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Bedroom Suites

3 PC. Walnut Finish Dresser,
Chest and Bed. Never a value
like this again, $26.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Lounge Chairs

LARGE Club Chair, covered in
reverse covers. Floor sample,
$8.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

EXTRA heavy Coil Spring with
stabilizer on both sides. Only
a few left at $685..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

COLONIAL Genuine Mahogany
Woods, Post Bed. Dresser and
Chest. Reg. $4,000. Now $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

GENUINE Magee Combination
Gas and Coal. Reg. price
$139.75. Floor sample, $7995.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

FLORENCE One Burner Oil
Heaters. Floor samples, $685..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Stoves and Heaters

FLOOR Sample Table Top Gas
Ranges. About 1-3 to IA their
regular price, $19.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

A FEW Odd Chairs taken from
our living room groups. Made
to retail at $29.95. Now $12.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

MODERN 1899 model. Closeout
at this price. Formerly $159.95.
Now 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

SEAMLESS 8.3x1O.6 Velvet Rugs,
fine Oriental colors, all seam
less. Now at this low price,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

A BEAUTIFUL large size Ma
jestic Radio in very good shape.
Now at this low price of $685..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

LARGE 9x12 Seamless Administer
Rugs. Fine all-over patterns
and colors. Formerly $37.95.
Now $22.80.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

A BEAUTIFUL Chair, covered
wine or brown covering, spring
seats. Reg. $29.95. Now $16.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

BALLOON Chairs covered in
velvets or friezes. Our best floor
samples. Values up to $49.95
Now $24.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

A FEW Marvel Rugs, product
of Bigelow-Sanford. A fine
wearing rug at a new low price
Stats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

EXTRA heavy Administer Rugs,
last years drop patterns. For
merly up to $54.50. Now $28.85.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Sample Radios

ALL Radios. Buy them as you
see them. Majestic Radio, Csc.
CONSOLE style Majestic, $1.88.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

MODEL $1,000 Philco Radio. A
rare bargain at $12.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

Vegetable gardens are to be plant
ed in London parks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12
Rugs, Floor Coverings

ONE group of Rugs, all floor
samples, most of the 6x9 and
7.6x9 sizes. $3.50 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

BARGAINS on all our 1899 RCA
Philco and GE Radios.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

Easy Budget Terms!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-12

PHILCO Model. Close out at
1895.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
OFFICIALS PROBE
 LOTTERY CHARGES
Naugatnck, WatertOwn Veterans May Be In=
 yOlved in Prosecution

A written report on the investiga- ton made by the state police in the scheduled 5000 drawing under the sponsorship of the Leroy Woodward Post, American Legion, is expected soon, according to States Attorney William H. Blodgett of Litchfield county
 Whether or rot action will be taken in the matter depends on the written report itself. When asked yesterday whether the state police had made a written report to him, the prosecutor replied, There has been no report as yet"
 In the meantime States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald, assisted by Asst. States Attorney Walter w. Smyth and County Detective Ko- land G. filling are making prepara- tionS for the trial of several men charged with conspiracy in lot tery held under the name of the Crusaders Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Naugatuck.
 The Naugatuck drawing was &C., tually held November g, and on November 27 three New York men were arrested on charges of con- spiracy and two counts of conduct ing lottery. Two other New York men are being sought in this case. The three men arrested and await ing trial are Louis Taylor of Beacon, New York, formerly of Naugatuck, Guertin Brown of Beacon and Louis Goldsmith of Brooklyn, New York, each of which has posted bonds of $lO,OOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
DEFENDANT WINS
 JUDGES RULING
BrOthers=in=Law in Long Feud Over Passageway;
 TruCes Fail

Based on the report of State Ref cree Frederick M. Peasley, Superior Court Judge Alfred c. Baldwin yes terday entered judgment for the defendant in civi faction brought by Francesca Viarengo against his brother-in-law, Peter Dovano, to re- strain him from blocking passage way to property located of the East Mountain road.
 Davino originally allowed his wife's brother to use the passageway in dispute. One day in 1927. however, while making repairs on the pas sageway, he asked Viarengo to help, but Viarengo declined, stating he was going fishing. When he re- turned, the passageway was blocked.
 In his report to the superior court, Referee Peasley said that Ehe two men acquired property from the same man who told the defendant that the plaintiff had not acquired the right of way.
 The contending parties have had disputes over the passageway for more than fifteen years. A tempor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
Democrat To Assist
 Local Auxiliary In
 Fifth Annual Event
One Nation IndivisibIe'' Theme Selected for I04I; Crosby Students Winners in State Contest in
 l930-SchOlarships for National Prizes

High school students of Water- bury are invited to enter the sixth annual National Essay Contest of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Vet- erans of Foreign Wars in which prizes of more than $2,0OO will be awarded. The contest will be con- ducted locally by Lieut.. Shea Aux Hilary and The Waterbury Demo- crat.
 The subject Of the competition for the 1940-41 school year will be "One Nation Indivisible." Essays shah be between 500 and 100 words in length, and may be submitted by any accredited high school student.
 In last years competition, prizes were won by three local high school students, all pupils at Crosby high school. The local committee is in hopes that a record number of en- tries will be submitted this year.
 First prize in the national con1- petition will be $1,000. There will be a second prize of $500, third prize of $25O, fourth prize of $100, ten awards of $1O each, and 10 awards of $5 each. There will also be me- dals for the winners of state con- tests. Special prizes will be award ed the winners of the Waterbury competition, and their entries will be submitted in the state and na- tional contests.
 Essays must be submitted by Feb. 9, 1941. Local contests winners entries will be placed in the state contest by April 15, and winners in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
ROSE GOLDMAN
 SEEKING S5,OOO
Fall on Alleged Defective Sidewalk on Cooke St.
 Basis of Litigation

The City of Waterbury is made defendant in civil action filed to- day in Superior Court by Rose Gold man of Pine Street. The Plaintiff asks damages of $5,O0O, alleging that on June 28, while walking on the sidewalk at 223-225 Cooke Street, she tripped, stumbled, and fell over an alleged defective water-box, raised one and one-half inches from the sidewalk.
 It is further alleged that as a result of this accident the plaintiff sustained numerous bruises and abrasions of both legs and arms requiring medical attention for a long period of time, and that to the present time she is unable to raise her arms to the level of her shoulders. Attorney Lawrence J. Matzkin appears for the plaintiff. The suit will AN tried at the Jan- uary session of superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27

tion with his beautifully natural col- or motion pictures of the Alaska ter ritory his program becomes never to-be-forgotten experience. Karl Robinson has penetrated into terri tory where no white man has been before and lived there for months patiently filming the wild game that abounds in such remote areas. His accounts for our last frontier is re- garded by film experts as one of the finest natural color motion pictures ever made in Alaska.
 Featured among the pictures many fascinating and unusual scenes are exclusive pictures of the last of the Indian potlatches given to celebrate the inauguration of a new chief, agile black bears fishing in mountain streams for salmon, the spectacular story of the salmon run and the important salmon industry, many of Alaska's wild game animals, towering mountain peaks, placid wa terways, individualistic sourdoughs in their wilderness cabins, cautious cruising along the edges of great glaciers, the beauty of huge icebergs, splendid huskies and flowers of un- believable size and beauty.
 Earl Robinson's zeal for adyen- ture has lead him to many far off places. He has crossed the conti- nents and the Atlantic and Pacific many times. He is an international citizen that is equally comfortable in a fur hood or tropical helmet. Throughout his travels Karl Robin son has been a student of people, keen observer of nature and a dis photographer. The thrill ling experiences and superb motion pictures of this brilliant youngk ex- plorer combined with his vivid and witty delivery have made him one of the outstanding lecturers today.
 Other forums arranged:
 January 5-Union Service at St. Johns church.
 January 12-Mrs. Carveth Wells. Illustrated lecture Through the Malay Jungle.
 January 19-Major Allan A. Mac farlan. Illustrated lecture: Picture Towns of Europe"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
|MATAUCHA SONS
 STAGE REUNION
Campers, Councillors and Guests to Attend Central
 Y Program Tonight

The fourth annual Sons of Ma taucha Reunion will be held at the Central Y. M, c. A. tonight at 6:.30. Fifty campers, councillors and guests are expected to attend. The Sons of Mataucha is the honor society of Camp Mataucha, Waterbury Y Boys Camp.
 The following committee is in charge of the affair. Fred ThornIey. general chairman; Banquet, Robert Belf1t, Frederick Dauch, David Cole man, Franklyn Hackett and Sher- wood Rowland; entertainment. James Ahern, Thomas Heating. Burton Cohen and James Healey. accommodations, William Born4o- lini and Frederick Murphy.
 The committee planned to hold winter sports program at the, Y camp in Watertown on Saturday. but 1t is expected that due to the weather the affair will be held at the Central Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
CONNECTICUT MAY
 SET NEW RECORD
"A Fewer Auto Fatalities to Date Compared to
 l939's Mark

A reduction of seven per cent, or "A fatalities less for so far this year in Connecticut for the same period last year, has been reported by State Motor Vehicle Commis- sioner Michael Connor.
 There are 323 traffic fatalities recorded against 347 fatalities of last year. This. decrease if continued would mean that the state will be one of about six in the country that will report reductions in traf- fic fatalities for this year.
 Commissioner Connor said that the statewide campaign which opened on December 15 to reduce for that month the pedestrian deaths caused by automobiles, to December 26, showed that 10 pedes- trians were killed as against 17 killed during the same period in 1889.
 A decrease of pedestrian fatality was experienced for Christmas eve and Christmas day with two killed as compared to six of last year Commissioner Connor declared that the campaign is to be continued to December 31 and efforts will be made by state and municipal au- thoritieS to maintain this lead. Dur ing the last five days of 1939 three pedestrians were killed in ,Connec- ticut.
 Commissioner Connor urged driv- CTS and pedestrians to use extreme caution over the holidays, and added, Tt is a holiday. season, but the driver can never let down. In face of added highway dangers inevitable at this time of the year his responsibility is greater than ever"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
MARGARET HINES
 GUEST OF ECANS
North Carolina University Instructor and Sister
 Here for Holidays
Washington Hill
 Correspondent: Mrs. Frank McGrath = Telephone 4-659O

Miss Margaret Hines, an instruc- tor in the University of North Car olina, and her sister Miss Cecilie Hines of Bristol, have been visiting Miss Esther Egan, daughter of Senator and Mrs. Edward P. Egan of Baldwin street.
 Miss Ann Houri of Springfield, Mass. is visiting over the holidays with Miss Bessie Shea of Baldwin street.
 . Miss Bernadette Lynch of Keefe street is spending few days with her maternal grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Klonskey of Naugatuck.
 Miss Mae Braun, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Chris Braun of Keefe street has returned to Teaneck, N. J., after spending Christmas with her parents.
 The Christmas decorations in this neighborhood are well worth any, ones time to drive up and down the different streets to look at them. Some of the, homes have outdone themselves in both color and light ing effects, flood lights and outside Christmas trees. Driving up to the boulevard has nothing on the Hill this year.
 The committee for the New Years Eve party sponsored by the Wash ington Park Community Club, will hold a meeting at the Community House this evening at 6 o'clock. It is hoped that all the committee will be In attendance in order to make all the final arrangements. This years party promises to Do one of the best parties the club has ever had and the sale Of tickets shows Q wonderful response.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
SPECIAL COURSES
 FOR CHURCH STAFF
Council Arranges Six Spe= cial Studies for Religious
 School Teachers

The Waterbury School of Religion for Church School teachers, leaders and all Christian workers will start Monday evening, January IS, at the Second Congregational church and will continue until February IT., under the auspices of the Water bury Council of Churches.
 A fellowship supper will be served in Davenport hall the opening night at 6 o'clock. There will be six courses at the school with the fol- lowing teachers: Dr. Edna Baxter of Hartford Seminary; Miss Bar bara Peck, West Hartford; Rev. Gibson I. Daniels, Hartford; R. Stanley Kendig, Hartford; Rev. Floyd Tompkins, Washington; Dr. E. F. Scott, Union Seminary, New York: and pr. Miller Burrows, Yale Divinity school.
 Darwin J. Meserole, councillors law in New York City, will be the next speaker at the Sunday Noon Club in the chapel at 11:45 o'clock. Our American Way of Life" will be his subject.
 The Annual Church Meeting will be held in Davenport hall Thursday evening, January g. Supper will be served at 6:30 p. m. Members are urged to make their reservations as soon as possible by calling the church office, 3-8124. Mrs. Willis I. Blakeslee is chairman of the supper. Following the regular business and election of officers there will be a speaker.
 The offering last Sunday for the Christmas Fund of the Board of Home Missions for the benefit of aged Congregational ministers and their families amounted to $l54.52. We have also received @ very appre- ciative letter from the Congrega- tional Christian Committee for As- sistance to War Victims. It was noted that the Second Congrega- tional Church of Waterbury was among the ten largest contributors to this fund.
 The Service preparatory to Com Inunion will be held in the Chapel Thursday evening. January 2 at o'clock. Those who are to unite with the Church Sunday morning, Jan- uary 5, are especially urged to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27

the state contests will be filed with the national committee by May IS.
 The essays will be judged on the following basis: 50 per cent for literary composition; 25 per cent for interpretative view: 25 per cent for patriotic inspiration.
 Announcement of local judges and further information on essay rules will be made soon by The Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
High School Students to Compete In VIZ W. Essay Cones
Guardsmen Invited
 To Farewell Dance
Over 1000 Expected to ThrOng State ArmOry TOmOr-
 row for Social; Col. NOvey Among HOnOred Guests

tainment program and a fer brief speeches.
 The affair is being held in honor of those batteries due to be mobi- ized within the next few weeks. Due to a change in orders, however, the two coast artillery batteries and the 208th c. A. band will be inducted on January 6, but the second bat talion of the 102d infantry will not be mobilized until February 24.
 Among those invited are: Col. Ernest E. Novey of Torrington, regi- mental commander of the 1O2d in- fantry and his staff; Col. Francis J. Shearer of Hartford, commander of the 208th coast artillery and his staff; Lieut.. Col Walton Smith of New Haven, commander of the sec- ond battalion of t he 208th coast artillery; Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce; At torney Finton J. Phelan, chairman of the mayors national defense committee; Rev. Roger B. T. An- derson, Supt. of Police William J. Roach, Fire Chief Thomas J. Cava- naugh, Capt. Edwin c. Gluntz, president of the Waterbury chapter, Reserve Officers association; and James J. Curtin, superintendent of parks.
 George J. McDuff is co-chairman of the committee in charge of the affair, which includes Capt. J. Peter Costigan, Capt. William J. Slator, Capt. William w. Deadly, Capt. Winfred A. St. Martin, Col. William J. Shanahan, Capt. Grover c. Bald win, Lieut.. Cyril Dunphy, Lieut.. Daniel J. Smith and Michael De- zinno. Music will be furnished by a 16-piece band led by Capt. Joseph A. DiPietro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27

perature.
 Boston, Dec. 27-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Cloudy; occasional rain tonight and Saturday. No decided change in tenn perature.
 Five-Day Forecast
 Boston, Dec. 27 - UP) The weather bureaus five e-day New Eng land forecast for the period begin ninlf at 7:30 tonight:
 Tie temperature will average near normal in southern New England and three to five degrees colder than normal in northern New England. Normal for the period for Boston and New Haven, Conn, is B, Nan tuc1et, 3s, Portland, Me-, 24, Con cord, N. H. and Passport, Me, 23, Burlington, Vt, 21.
 Moderately warm weather at the beginning of the period will be fol- lowed by cooling to below normal Sunday and warming again at the end of the period.
 Precipitation will total moderate, I-3 to 2-3 of an inch, except on the southeast coast where 1t will be more than 2-3 of an mich. It will occur Friday night and Saturday mostly as rain, except in northern Maine and in the mountains of northern Vermont and New Hamp- shire where snow will be mixed with the rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
ATTACHMENT MADE
 ON FIFTEEN LOTS

Raymond A. LaPlante, of Water bury is made defendant in a civil action filed yesterday in common pleas by Tiffany & Pickett Company of Winsted. Damages of $3,500 are asked. Details of the complaint are not listed. Fifteen lots on the plan, of Brentwood" have been attached.