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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
STUDENTS READY
 TO START STRIKE

Brockton, Mass, March 1-(UP)- Brockton high school students pre- pared to strike at 1:15 p. m. today despite scoldings by parents and po- lice after @ news photographer was injured in a free-for-all fight last night.
 The fight broke out in the area, way near the Legion parkway where about 50 students met to work ur enthusiasm. for @ strike to force earlier closing of classes. The de- sire for shorter sessions followed 8 proposal of school Committeeman Charles Williams that the school day end at 1:15 ?. m. instead of al 1:45 p. m.
 Six policemen broke up the dis. turbance in which Stanley Bauman 28. Brockton Enterprise Times pho tographer, suffered severe cuts anc bruises. Bauman's camera and oth- CT equipment were smashed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
MRS. ROOSEVELT
 IN DIVORCE COURT

Hollywood, March l.--(UP) Mrs. Betsey Gushing Roosevelt goes to court today for divorce from James Roosevelt, son of the presi- dent. Since Roosevelt had filed the original suit for divorce, Mrs. Roose- velt's attorneys said he could block their appearance before presiding Superior Judge Thomas L. Gould. Mrs. Roosevelt expected. however that her husband would default and allow her to obtain the decree.
 Roosevelt charged desertion and Mrs. Roosevelt, in a cross-complaint, said her husband of eight years had deserted her and had been mental ly cruel" A property settlement was reported agreed upon. Mrs. Roose- welt, 1t was said, will have custody of their two children, Sara Delano, 2 and Kate, 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
JUDGE RECOGNIZES
 FORMER PLAINTIFF
Divorced Mother Aids Her Daughter to Seek Decree
 in Court Today

Judge Frank P. McEvoy in the su- perior court this morning demon strated that he has good memory. Mrs. Pauline. Harjohn was on the witness stand testifying to cruelties Herbert Ludowski had committed against her daughter, Lydia Lukow- ski, who was suing for divorce when Judge McEvoy suddenly turned to her and said:
 Aren't you the woman who re- ceived a divorce in this court on February 9th?"
 The plaintiffs mother admitted that she was.
 Judge McEvoy questioned Mrs Lukowski at length after she had testified that her husband had been sober and industrious up to the time of their marriage but that after marriage he came home drunk con- tinuously and refused to work.
 The judge wanted to know what brought about the sudden change in the man and whether the plaintiff had done anything toward causing the change. The woman said she hadn't.
 Judge McEvoy took the papers in the case.
 The judge also took the papers in the case of Edward Schelevitz against Anna Schelevitz. The man said he had been deceived with re- gard to his parenthood of child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
MOST DANGEROUS OF AUTO DRIVERS

Hartford, Conn.,, March 1-(UP) An insurance company survey oi fl cities of more than 100000 popu- lation showed today that the worst offenders of the drunken driving laws are persons 25 years or older
 Only three cities reported other. wise.
 "Stories of swing-mad youth over indulging in alcoholic drinks and then being arrested for drunken driving after serious automobile &C., cidents have received wide atten- tion," the survey said, but contrary to what may amount to a popular belief persons under 25 are less frequent offenders than theil elders"
 4 decrease in drunken driving ar- rests in all ages was reported by le of the q communities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Celebrate Birthdays

Eugene and Betty Megin of Mun- son avenue were honored at party Saturday afternoon, given by their mother Mrs. Frederick Megin to eel ebrate their 11th birthday. Games were played and Joan and June Hctchkiss (twins) sang several songs. The color scheme was pink and green. Refreshments were served late in the afternoon. Those present were, Eleanor McVerry, Earl Snyder, Allan McVerry, Barbara Browne, Everton Garthwait, Helen Rozdilski, Audrey Outtrim, Jean Avery, Fred Lux. Jr., Bernice and Clifford Aspinal, Franklin, Joan apd June Hotchkiss of Naugatuck, Le- roy and Betty Jane Haltizer of Ox- ford, Jackie Norlurd. Bobby Stit- ham, and Betty and Eugene Megin.
 The Fairlawn A. c. basketball team beat the Delta Hy-Y team 40- 38 in 8 game at the Y. M. c. A. Thursday. Local boys who played on the Delta-Hy-Y team were: Ed ward Warner, Fred Lee, Gene The riault, Joe Tautkas, Teddy Dyson, Ray Theriault, aDnny Jay, Bud Ry- der and Edward Tautkas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
.CONCORDIAS PLAN
 MUSICAL FESTIVAL
Marcel DOucette Is Guest SOIOist Tomorrow Night;
 Dancing Planned

The song festival of the Concordia Singing society, one of the out standing events of the year, is eX- pected to draw a crowd of more than 400 persons to the hall on Bank street tomorrow night.
 The. concert will be staged by the mems and women's choruses. Mar eel Doucette, tenor. will give sev- eral solos.
 Dancing to the music of Emil Marks orchestra will follow.
 The music committee arranging the affair includes, Emil Marks chairman, John Borchardt, Ernest Mueller. William Mueskes, Henry Hollenstein, Eric Kuegler, Alfred Bother, Alex Drapatin, Ernest Kuhr and Rheinhard Arber.
 The entertainment committee which will supervise the refresh ments consist of Ernest Mueller Conrad Teuber, Henry Hollenstein Alfred Bother, William Borchardt, Gustav Kopp and Eric Kuegler.
 Alex Drapatin and Mrs. Adolph Bender are the publicity commit tee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
SIT-DOWN STRIKE
 HAS BEEN ENDED

Pioneer, B. 0. March l-CUP)- Forty men who conducted for 62 hours a sit-dowr strike in a gold mine ;defying officials and police to evict them. had only sore feet to- day to show for their efforts.
 Limping, bearded, they emerged last night and went home. They neither obtained recognition of the mine, mills and smelter (CIO) union nor higher wages from the mine company, but it was reported that company officials were willing to discuss their demands.
 They shut off pumps in the mine yesterday and seepage was almost unbearable until raincoatS were sent down to them. Many had not re- moved their boots since they en- tered the mine Tuesday and their feet had suffered. After the men had barricaded themselves in the hoist room yesterday, Inspector John Shirras promised: T fyou will leave at 4 o'clock, c p. m. EST.) my zero hour, I will do everything pos sible to help you"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
LEGION MEMBERS
 GATHER TONIGHT
Mrs. William s. Strong to Be Laid to Rest TOnnOr-
 row Afternoon
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone S75

Watertown, March 1.-Leroy G. Woodward post, American Legion, will meet this evening at 7:30 in the Legion club rooms. Past Commander Michael Roberts and Donald Per- rotti of the post, attended the funeral in New Milford Tuesday of Len Deming. MT. Deming was a past commander of the New Milford post.
 Mrs. Harriet Rosanna (Hotchkiss) Strong, 76, wife of William s. Strong. died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick H. Sails bury of Candee Hill road, Tuesday night.
 She is survived by her husband William s. Strong; daughter, Mrs Frederick H. Salisbury; two grand- children, Eileen and David l.. Salis- bury, all of WatertOwn; and sister Mrs. Jennie Nettleton of Hartford.
 The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the Christian Ad- vent church. 8l Cherry street, Wa terbury, at 2:30. Rev. Joseph Q. J. Johnson and Rev. Thomas Feltman will ofiiciate. Burial will be in River side cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street Friday from 3 to 5 and from to 5 ?. m.
 Hamlet Enjoyed"
 Several members of the Dramatic Club of the Watertown High school attended the matinee at Shuberta theater Wednesday afternoon to ses Hamlet" They were transp0rtd hl cars driven by Mrs. George Mosely Mrs, 0. Edward Buttegfleid, Mrs, Henry Copeland, Mrs. Walter oFea- son, Mrs, John Carr, Miss tsabelle Powell, Miss Dorothy White, Mlsf Golden, Philip Wildmap and Rev, William Y Davis.
 MF, and Mrs. Dudley W. Atwood 0f Steele Brooke road, recently yis.. lted Mrs. Atw00ds brother, khnl eteeFe and Mrs. Steere in Spring field, Mass.
 Miss Elise Root Of warren Way ts spending the week iD hew York elig and DanbnFy,
 The wsisFiewn Fasb and Cams AaaoelaEl0n net taat evening % ia0h oyer plans 10 be submitted eoF tllf new club house and to 6iseuEs plan tog the coming mlQkeg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
One Of Congress- Richest Men Is New Ohio Congresswoman
By NEA Service


 Cleveland, March 1.-OhioS first congresSwoman will be the wealth. lest of the seven women now in con- greSS, and one of its richest men. ''
 Frances Payne Bingham Bolton, who succeeds her late husband, Chester Bolton. as member for Cleveland's "Silk stocking" 22nd district had no end of the $1O,- 900 granted her by congress to widows of members. She prompt ly returned the check. She is one of Americas wealthieSt women.
 Mrs. Bottoms estate goes back to oil, banking and hardware manu- featuring connections in her owl. family, and to lake shipping and real estate accumulations by hel husband.
 A long list of Cleveland social in . stitutions have benefited by the Bolton money. The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at West" ern Reserve University owes to d S2,S00,OO0 benefaction of Mrs. Bol- ton the fact that 1t is the best en- doWed school of nursing in the world.
 Never before a candidate fol office, politics comes natural to her 4 grandfather, Oliver Henry Payne, was 6 U. S, Senator, Her father F. B. Payne, WAS a close friend Of Mark Hanna. Mckinley, Theodor' Roosevelt and Taft,
 Mrs. Bolton Is shy about her benz elections, TeSeDts references 10 hel money. deeply disllkes any discus. si0n Of her private affairs, "h0ne of us has any rights except those we eAFn," she has said,
 Sine doesn't drink, smoke, gamble, 0F even play bridge, She does feedles point and has Ak heg suburban hains 0ns 0f tbe laTgeht and best oueFns sey herds ln ohiO,
 iieT first statement on eleetloL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Bound Over!

Albinas Zakarauskas, IS, of 799 Bank street, today was bound over to the U. s. District Court for hearing in Hartford, May IA when arraigned before U. s. Comlnis- sioner Harry Krasow on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mail.
 Unable to post 5000 bail, the youth went to the New Haven county jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
AUTO MISHAP ON
 CHASE PARKWAY
Woman Driver Escapes as Car Turns Over on
 Snow Bank

Street department workers yester- day afternoon were dispatched to sand a treacherouS spot on the Chase Parkway following an auto accident in which Mrs. Edith M. Hills, 54, 354 Highland avenue, 1ar- rowly escaped serious injury.
 Skidding on the icy spot, Mrs. Hills machine turned completely around, climbed a slight srlOwbank and turned on its side. The woman suffered cuts and abrasions of the hands and arms.
 Traffic was tied up for almost 8 half-hour while Mrs. Hills was as- sisted out of the machine, and the car removed. Patrolman James Wagner rerouted southbound cars over Highland avenue.
 Mrs. Hills was treated at her home by her physician.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
BIC SHOT" GIVEN
 PRISON SENTENCE

New Haven, Con. March I--(UR) Joseph sclortino. 50. White Plains N Y., was under a two year federal penitentiayy sentence today aftel being convicted by . district court jury Of c0nsplTlng to conduct a dis. tillefy business without bond.
 seloftino was characterized bs Assistant U. s, Attorney Arthur q o0fHAD as snnquestionably q bif all0t" in an illicit hau0p syndleati 0peFmtlDg at NoFwalk end Stamford Iie and eight others were arrestef during . Faid on two stills lasl octobeT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Two Alarms! /!

A flooded carburatOr caused a small fire in an automobile Oper- ated by Alice DeVinO, of Bank street, in front of 25 Camp street, shortly before 8 o'clock today. The blaze was extinguished with slight damage.
 A fire at the home of A. R. Stock ing, 9O1 Watertown avenue, early today was blamed on an over flowing oil burner. Damage was small.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
BOuQuetS

Howard Saviteer, of Meriden, governor of the Connecticut dis strict, yesterday praised the work of local Lions club in its children's farm at Bantam lake. MT. Savitter was the speaker al the weekly luncheon meeting of the club at The Elton.
 The efforts of Francis J. Gal win, local member who has been a district deputy governor for three years, were also commended by the speaker.
 Dr. Glen D. Sweet conducted the monthly qu:z program and Will liam Washburn's team won by 25 points. Three new members were introduced at the meeting. James Millar, vice. president, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Youth Held

Bernard Pierce, 16, of ThOmp- sonville, arrested in Branford yesterday on charges of taking automobiles without permission, was given 8 continuance by Judge John l.. Gaffney in city court here today.
 A companion, under 16, was turned over to ThOmpsOnville probation authorities.
 The duo is accused of taking cars from Hartford, Meriden,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
One Court Case

There was one case in the towr court last night. Sydney 0. Marsh of 220 North Perry street Johnstowr N. Y. was fined 5000 and costs on a charge of speeding. The arrest was made by State Trooper Michael J. Santyl of the Beacon Valley bar racks who was patroling the Bristol Waterbury road. Judge Layton Rose presided assisted by Deputy Judge Albert Affeldt. Edward Pracny was prosecutor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
EMPLOYE
 DIES IN FLORIDA

Amelia Abancini, who suffered silacosis, as a result of working in the Shepaug tunnel eight years ago and who has been collecting com- pensation from the City of Water bury ever since, through the Tray elers Insurance O., which insured the city died in Florida yesterday.
 The mans compensation started in 1884 and he had received $21 a week ever since. His compensation allowance still had two years to go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
DECISION RESERVED

Judge Frank P. McEvoy at this mornings short calendar session of the superior court reserved decision in the case of Nina L. Platt vs. Hewitt Grocery %. The case in- volved two motions, one in which the receiver, Louis Schick, sought permission to pay himself for his services to date, and another for per- mission for the receiver to pay his lawyer for his services to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Final Class

Patrolmen James Little and Will liam Dwyer tonight will hold their final class in the f1srt of series of traffic safety courses sponsored by the Waterbury police depart ment at headquarters.
 The next course will get under way next Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Market Is Irregular Again At Trade Start
Cotton Futures, Declined Up to Points; Utilities Were
 Again ShaEy-SteeIs Mixed Up in Ratings

lehem at 75 7-8 up 1-8. Copper is- sues were firm, Motors steady and Rails mixed.
 Small gains were noted in Stand- ard of New Jersey, American Smelt~ ing, Phillips Petroleum, Pan Amer ican Airways, Eastman, Loft. Safe way Stores, Union Carbide and U. s. Rubber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
No Pernlit-NO Work

A suspended. sentence was given Thomas F. Coss, 49, of 371 Willow street, after he was found guilty of violating the city plumbing ord- finance by Judge John L. Gaffney in municipal court yesterday.
 Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker said Coss installed boiler at 35 Merrill street without a per- init and without practicing li- cense
 After Coss explained it was an emergency job, Judge Gaffney suspended sentence with a warn. ing to get a license if he wants to continue plumbing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
CONTINUANCE GIVEN
 IN ALIMONY CASE

Judge Frank P. McEvoy, who last week stated that if Arthur Q. Jay had not started to pay his wife ali- InOny by today that he would have to go to Jail. granted the man a weeks further continuance today when Atty. John ?. Tobin, the mans lawyer, told the court he had addi- .'cnat evidence he would be able to Dgesent in . week. Atty. Lawrence NatzIgln, lawyer for Jay's wife .'trenHoilsIy objected to the continu, 'stlce,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Driver Notified

Albert Schelevitz, 23, of 699 North Main street, arrested yester- day after an auto accident, was notified to appear in traff1c court March 4.
 Schelevitz was ill a minor colli- sion with a car operated by A. J. German, g Evands street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
REGISTRATIONS GROW

Hartford, Conn, March 1.-UPI State Motor Vehicles Commissions CT Michael A. Connor announced to- day that automobile registrations up to midnight last night showed all increase of nearly 15.0O0 as con- pared with a year ago. He said ,59,250 cars were registered, whereas iast year the total was 345,l70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Dollar Taken

Police reported today that the basement of the Pearl Street Com munity House was entered last night and a dollar was stolen from the locker of member of the St. Thomas Holy Name basketball team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
BY ELMER c. WALZER ITInifad Rrnaa Financial Editor

New York, March (UP0 - Stocks and bonds opened irregular in quiet trading today. Cotton fut- ures declined 3 to 2 points.
 Utilities continued irregular on the action of the Securities and Exchange Commission to push in- tegration proceedings against Elec- trict Bond and Share and Engineers Public Service. The former was at it's low for the year on the curb market. On the big board, United Gas Improvement opened 2,0OO shares at 13 5-8 of 1-8 and a new low for the year.
 Steel shares were mixed with U s. Steel at 57 7-8 of 3-8 and Beth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Compensation Agreements

George J. Berger as a result of a dislocated shoulder was allowed compensation of $2S a week by Commissioner James M. Lynch in the compensation court this mOrn- ing. The allowance Is to start as of October 28, 1889, and continue during incapacity.
 William MahOney as a result of hand and ankle burns, was allowed $l4.88 a week against the Largay Bewing Co. Payments are to start as of November l9, 1889, and last during the period of incapacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Boot Claimed

George Soden, a member of the Pine Valley Drifters quartet, last night claimed his cowboy boot at police headquarters. The boot was found Sunday at Grand and South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Warning Britain Wars About Peace That Isn't Yet In Sight
BY MILTON BR0NNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent

London, March l--Although the war has hardly started, England is already talking about what the peace shall be.
 And there are three distinct di- visions:
 1-The be nice to Germany ! school.
 0-Those who want a drastic peace.
 2--Those who take a middle-of- ~ the-road attitude.
 SOFT ACTION" GROUP IS SMALL IN NUMBERS
 The first category Is small in num- bers, but powerful in social and political influence.
 The thesis of the school seems to be that when and if Germany is defeated, the peace treaty should wean the German tribes away from warlike dreams of revenge.
 The school which rejects the idea that the Treaty of Versailles was too drastic and which advocates T draconian treaty, points to the Ger mans unprovoked war on Denmark in 1864, their trick" war with France in 1870.
 SAY GERMAN TREATIES WERE NOT MILD
 The draconian school says the treaty of Brest-Litovsk the Germans imposed upon Russia and the treaty they imposed upon Rumania In the last war made the treaty of Ver- sailles look mild.
 They point to Czechlovakia and and Germany's war on Poland.
 Biggest of all the groups, includ- lng many of the government and press, are those who want to wait and see, and who are inclined to .ake a middle-of- -the-road attitude at present, contenting themselves with saying the first thing Is to win the war. All else can come there after.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
13 LEAP YEAR BIRTHS

Hartford. Conn.,, March 1. - CUP) Hospital records showed today that B Leap Year babies -- nine girls and four boys - were born here February 29. Two others came into the world at New Haven, and five at Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
SPO7LIGHTTNG Brass City News

and this city, Wednesday. Tired of the long ride, they turned themselves over to BranfOrd pO- lice Wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
FAIR SOCIETY
 HOLDS FARLEY
Two Local Men Attend State Gathering at Hart-
 !, ford City Club
W0Lc0TT alrs. 0. Nelson Cole, Toda Road-Telephone 509S0

Wolcott, March Mrs. Charles Tyrrell, Mrs. Walter 0. Smith and Mrs. Leslie Baker, representing the Wolcott Women's club were guests Tuesday morning of Fay Clark on the radio program Our Neighbors'' on station WATR, which is con- ducted each morning at Il 8. m. by Fay Clark.
 Alamazar Hamel, president and Morton E. Pierpo1t, secretary and treasurer of the Wolcott Agricul- tural society attended a meeting in Hartford Tuesday of the state fair association at the city club.
 Mrs. A. A. Crane of Waterbury and Woodbury will speak to the pu- pills of the Woodtick chapel Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Sunday morn- ing. Mrs. Crane will speak on birds" and will show movies of birds. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
WilliMantic Guests

WillimantiC Guests Mrs. Edith German and daughters Orissa and Constance of the Wood- tick road spent Sunday in Willi- mantle visiting with Mrs. Germans mother, Mrs. Eva Wingertsmar.
 Boy Scout troop I, will meet to- night at the Woodtick school at 7:30 o'clock.
 Rev. Dr. Alfred Eells. will couduct the morning services Sunday morn ing at II a. rt1. at the Wolcott Con- gregational church.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Theriault of Hitchcock Lake have been enter taining MT. and Mrs. A. Decker and MT. and Mrs. John Dundin Of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01

Mr. end Mrs. Dudley w. Atwood tied Mrs. Atw00d's brother, Paul eteeFe and Mrs. Steere SD Spring field, Mass.
Askov American., 1940-03-07
Detail of Welfare Fund

Administrative Expense-Welfare Office
Salaries
Evening star., 1940-09-01
July Exports Reported
80 Per Cent Ahead
Of Year Ago
Sharp Gain Recorded
Despite Losses Due
To Blockade
BY the Associated Press.

by blt hSSCCldleu FEcoss
The Commerce Department re-
ported yesterday that despite the
loss of major markets because of
the British blockade exports to
Europe in July were more than 30
per cent larger than in the same
month last year.
July shipments to Europe Of
S123.000 900 represented a decline Of
S22 100000 from June, however,
while total exports of $3.50 900. 900 to
all countries was a drop of $50, ,000,-
900 from the preceding month.
Great Britain accounted for S108.-
100000 or 80 per cent of the total
European purchases, largely off,
setting the loss of shipments to
France, which had taken S47,000, 900
worth in June. Exports to several
important markets such as Italy,
Switzerland and Greece also van
ished or decreased to negligible
proportions.
Exports to virtually all countries
other than those affected by war
we're higher than in July, 1899,
despite rather general small declines
from June, the department said.
July imports amounted to S232,-
100000, an increase of s21 900, 900
over June. which the department
said reflected large receipts from
areas which supply crude materials
for American industry. The major
import gains were from Asia, South
America, Africa and Oceania.