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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Enthusiastic Reports
 Feature "Y" Drive
Nearly l6,0OO Subscribed to Maintenance Fund at
 First Meeting Endorsements Given Organization

Campaign Chairman John B. Goss presided over an enthusiastic first report meeting at the Y. M. c. A. last night, which turned in 750 sub scriptions for $15509, on the goal of $39,871. Levi Wilcox reported for the Executive Committee 25 sub- scriptions for $9,826. ..
 This includes $500 from the Chase Brass and Copper Company, and $4:500 from the American Brass Company.
 Edwin H. Jones, for the Commer- cia1 Division, reported 57 pledges for $1555, and Leon H. French of the Small Industries, 5 pledges for $825. Four industrial teams 364 pledges for $1396, and the 12 general teams 279 pledges for $1906.
 Enthusiastic Reports
 Packed into the enthusiasm of the reports were speeches by Dr. John Brown, National Y. M. c. A. Physical Director, Director John P. Robinson, and Chairman Goss and Secretary Smith. ......
 Director Robinson said: "The Waterbury Y. M. c. A. is a true picture of tolerance. It does not ex- ist in all Y. M. c. As. Other Y. M c. As ask how in Waterbury we have this fine cooperation between Catholic and Jew and Protestant i1- our Y. M. c. A.
 The answer is that this is not 3 forced tolerance. It represents the spirit of The Big Friendly Y" Waterbury needs the Y. M. c. A now. Every creed in Waterbury needs the work which the Y. M. C. A. is doing among its youth.
 There has been talk of move to start an organization in Waterbury for tolerance. We do not need such an organization in Waterbury, be- cause the Y. M. c. A. is headquar- ters for tolerance"
 q don't care what your objective is," said Dr. Brown, it is not enough to meet the needs of the needy boys of Waterbury. If you fail to reach your goal, the boys of this city will be penalized to that extent. If you go over the top, you will have that much more to use for the boys of Waterbury, who need the Y. M. c. A.
 ''In times like these with so much unrest, and with youth sorely pressed, an institution like the Y. M. c. A. is doubly important, as it bucks up the fellow who Is in need. We need the Y. M. c. A. and the kind of people that the Y. M. c. A. stands for.
 '"The noblest thing in the world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
RED CROSS SEEKS : ; NORWEGIAN \ y ]! GIFTS
Relief Contributions to Be Applied Wholly to War;
 Involved Country

Word has been received at the To- cal Red Cross office that an in- quiry has been sent to the Nor wegian Red Cross Society concern ing the specific needs of war Suf- ferers.
 National Headquarters announced that the American Red Cross will receive for distribution, contribu- tions for Norwegian relief and that all funds designated specifically for this newly involved cuontry will be paplied wholly to that purpose.
 The American Red Cross contin- ueS to welcome contributions desig- mated for relief of war sufferers of all nations laready involved in the conflict. J..
 Red Cross Chapters are prepared to prVoide the same service to American citizens who find 1t ne- cessray to return to the United States on account Of war condi- tionS in Norway as has been given to Americans returning from other European countries effected by the war. ,.....
 While there may be some delay since actual communications have not been established, every, effort will be made to handle such. in- quiries as may be received concern ing the welfare of friends or rela- tiVeS Of Americans in Norway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

a Waterbury student on the sub- feet ''The Benefits of Democracy" Her literary effort was selected by judges from scores of essays sub mitted by students of local high schools.
 Second llonors were voted Miss Corrine Ruth Hennick, IS, of Ava lon Circle and Ellen Boiko, 16, Of 165 Long Hill road.
 The judges were William T. Far rington, City Editor of the Water bury Democrat, chairman; George V. Grady of the Wilby high school faculty and Raymond J. Tanning, managing editor of the Waterbury American.
 Announcement of the winners was made today by Mrs. Mary Grove, president of the local auxiliary. Miss Helen Shanahan, past nation al vice-president, directed the es- say contest here.
 In State. Competition
 The winning essays written by Waterbury students have been for warded to a committee of state judges for consideratio nfor the Connecticut prize. Encouragement of the state winner will be made not later than April 27th. The out standing essays from this state will then be forwarded to national head quarters for competition for the na- tional cash prizes of 5000. First priAe will be $1,OOO; second prize, $500; third prize, $250 and fourth prize $l00. Dean Frank L. Mann, head of the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, will serve as chairman of the commit tee of judges for the national award.
 Some very excellent essays were written by Waterbury students ill the contest, reflecting deep ap- preciation of the privilege of Amer ican citizenship and what demo- cracy in the United States signifies today in contrast with the totalitar- ian and war-torn countries of Eu- rope.
 Miss Shakers essay was found most impressive by the judges, who were unanimous in selecting her work on merits of literary construc- tion, mterpretative views and pa triotic inspiration. She described very interestingly the experience of a family, which came to America and found a haven of happiness and freedom which surpassed their fondest hopes and dreams.
 Auxiliary's Guest
 Miss Shaker will be the guest of the local auxiliary at a meeting in the near future and will be pre- sented with a special prize from the Waterbury members of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Crosby High Students Awarded V. F. w. Essay Honors
STATE CHECKS
 ON UNEMPLOYED
Impossible for Ineligible Workers to Obtain Bene-
 fits; System Explained

The illegal payment of unemploy- ment compensation benefits such as the situation discovered in Law renee, Mass, where 1888 was distributed to ineligible workers, is impossible in Connecticut, due to state regulations, State Labor Com missioner Cornelius J. Danal1er ar1- nounced today.
 A good many states, unlike Conn., ecticut, do not require employers to. file report as soon as an en- ploye is put to work and another report when the employment. is ended. the commissioner pointed out. Known as accession and Sepa- ration reports, these notices pro- vide the. means for a close policing of the law.
 When an accession report is re- ceived at the central office of the Unemployment Compensation Div ision it IS immediately checked against the benefit file and If it is learned that the person whose name is on the notice is receiving benefits, the branch office is no- tified and the person is questioned when he or she makes the weekly report at the branch office and benefit payments are ended.
 About IS or 20 cases or persons who have returned to work and who continue to seek unemploy- ment benefits are uncovered each week.
 The accession report gives the persons name and date of return to employment. The separation report gives the persons name and date of employment termination to- gether with, the reason for the change in status.
 As g. result of the cooperation be- tween Connecticut employers and the Unemployment Compensation Division, a complete check on all persons employed or unemployed, is possible at all times, the commits sioner pointed out, if the persons are employed in industries covered by the law.
 Discovery of irregularities in Law renee, Mass, resulted in a survey which this week disclosed that $81,- 363 had been paid to 5,576 ineligible workers who were drawing benefits while working. A statewide survey has been ordered in Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
TWO STRONCBOXES FOUND BY YOUTHS

Litchfield, April 20 = Joseph Greenwood, and Stanley Benjamin of Chestnut Hill discovered two strongboxes and two canvas bags which state police identified as those stolen in the $11,500 New Britan. Railway Express robbery April II last evening at the side of the East Litchfleld road. The stroneboxes, their seals broken, were empty as were the bags. i %
 A number of cancelled checks were found beside the bags. The two men found the loot brought them. to Constable Joseph Cooke who itllnle- diately notified High Sheriff Ernest Novey and the state police barracks at Canaan.
 The recent holdup in the Hard ware city was staged by five men in black sedan with machine gun, The strongboxes contained $1f.000 in dollar bills and 800 dollars in half dollar pieces. There were also $289.S worth of black diamonds used for industrial purposes. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
SMITH TO CONVENE
 STATE COMMITTEE
Democratic State Central Group to Select Spring
 Convention Date

The Democratic state central committee will be called into ses- sion probably within the next two weeks" to fix the date for the partys spring convention, State Chairman J. Francis Smith said today. The general expectation is that the con- vention, which will choose Connec- ticut's delegates to the Democratic national convention at Chicago, will be held in June.
 Waterbury will have Al delegates to the state convention. Members of the delegation will be nominated by the town committee, and will be elected automatically unless an op- position slate is filed and primary contest is necessary.
 Developments in recent months indicate that the state convention will back President Roosevelt for a third term, and that Connecticut's delegates to the Chicago convention will be pledged to the president If he is willing to accept the nonina- ton.
 MT. Smith, who Is known to be planning to resign as state chair man, is expected to submit his resig- nation at the state central commit tee session or to announce his in- tention to withdraw soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
FATHERS ESTATE
 SHARED BY SONS
Will of Late George Crich-
 ton Filed in Pro- bate Court

Three sons will share the estate of the late John Crtchton, of Orange street, according to will admitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey. MT. Crichton, a veteran employe of the American Brass Co, died April 6.
 Property at 78 Orange street is left to the sons, George, John Stewart and James B. Crichton.
 Requests of $1,000 each are left to James and John, the will stating that no such bequest is made to George because he is the bene- ficiary of a life insurance policy.
 The residue of the estate is to be shared by the three sons. The will, drawn April 5, l940, names the Colonial Trust Co. executor.
 MT. Crichton had been a resident of Waterbury for 33 years. He was active in Lord Kitchener post, Forestefs, Waterbury Lawn Bowl ing club and other organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

is man. The saddest sight in the world is the wreck of man. The grandest work in the world is the making of man. The Y. M. c. A. is in the business of making men. Therefore, it is the greatest work ill the world
 "As you mark up your figures on the score board, they mean that you are making finer figures of the youth of this city. Your figures are in red on your score board. trust that they are indicative of the good red blooded men and women, of greater Waterbury, who are ready to sacrifice if necessary for the youth of your community.
 Secretary Smith explained the campaign methods and Chairman Goss stressed the importance of at- tendance and playing the team game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
NEW BANK HOUR
 PLAN CONSIDERED

A puan for new banking hours about the state is being considered by the Connectciut Bankers asso- citation. Local bankers, of whom many favor changes in the present schedules, will await action by the state association.
 The association recently conduc- ted a poll of state banks, and found that about one-third were ill favor of closing Saturday morn- ings, while another si1eable group favored shorter daily hours. -
 There is reported to be consider able sentiment for a schedul ecall- ing for banks to open. daily at 10 a.. m, rather than g a. m. as at pres ent.
 Living costs in Denmark have risen rapidly since the war started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
NEW DEAL SCORED.
 ATC.O.P. MEETING
Officers of French Repub- lican Club Formally In-:
 stalled Last Night

Attacks on the New Deal were made by speakers at the installation Of ofacers of the French Republican club last night at Franco American hall. State Treasurer Joseph Tal- bot. of Naugatlck., and Edward J. Ryan, of Thomaston., charged, that the Roosevelt administration, was wasting hillicns and leading the country to bankruptcy. 's..,
 ; Mr., Ryan predicted that the state Republican ticket this fall would see Governor Raymond: E. Baldwin running for D. 8. senator andsWil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

Seicheprey, Lieut.. Col. Charles E Speer, USA, Maj. Thomas H. Horri- gan, commander of the second bat talion, 102d infantry, Maj. Charles Hart, state I'D Comdr. Gardner Hall of Willimantic, and Mayor Vincent A. Scully.
 The battle was fought 9 years ago and has been annually con- memorated here. Final details were completed last night. Herman Schaeffer is chairman of the ar- engagements committee. Col. William J. Shanahan is commander of the local post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

James V. Conway, Joseph F. Null vile, James Walker, Renard L.. Pal atfae, James F. Neagle, William Ga hill, Dennis McCleery. Patrick Cro- min. .'-
 Investigating Committee = John E. Bulger, Michael Whelan, Hugo Lange, Dennis w. Deeley, William
 J. Cavanaugh, Richard R. Bircn, Thomas E.. Bropfly, James B. Cam
 eron, Ralph Tremaglio, Simon D'Vi- leskis, Joseph F. Kenny, Guy F. Pugra, Harold K. Hadley, Robert Lagerquist, Joseph C. Harpin, Charles Palomba, John A. Dillon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

The committees are as follows
 Board of Governors = Harry x. Cashin, Walter A. Jarvis, Dr. M. A. OHara, John Fitznaurice Frank T. Healey, Harry Spellman,7 Dennis Clancy, William F. Pollard, Thomas Flanagan, Daniel M. Sullivan, Dr. George A. Leonard, James D. Mc- Cartty, Francis Feeley, Joseph Bowen, George T. Ryan, U. Horton Warner, John A. Bennett, John Ho- nan, James Lord, Robert Birt, John J. Collins, c. Arthur DuBois, Charles K. Ahearn, William Verriker, Dr. E. J.: Godfrey, Emil Mascolo, Mortimer J. Connor, William J. Cunningham,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Miss Adla Shakers
 Contribution Chosen
 For First Honors Here
Benefits of Democracy Theme of Contest Winner to Be HOnOred By Local Auxiliary for Excellent
 WOrI6-COmpetes for State, National HOnOrs

Three students of Crosby high school captured hopors in the prize essay contest conducted here under the auspices of Lieutenant Shea auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Miss Adla Shaker, IS, of 1926 Bald win street was selected as the au- thor of the best essay written by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
|SEICHEPREY DAY l OBSERVED HERE
Local YD Units Saw :Ac' ton P Years Ago To-
 day Over There

The. anniversary of the battle of Seicheprey will be observed by, the local I'D veterans tonight ct the Hotel Elton. z ...
 Speakers will be Lieut.. Col. James M. Quinn, executive ofacer of the 1o2d infantry and 8 veteran ci
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

The annual German supper and and Book Beer Festival will be held by the Concordia Singing Society April 27 in COncordia Hall.
 Seven acts of entertainment will be in charge of Francis Man. ming. Assisting MT. Oviatt as chairman will be Joseph Hench society President, Paul Reed, Ernest Mueller, society president: Paul Reed, Ernest Mueller, Will liam Borchardt, Konrad Tauber, Henry HOllenstein, Francis and 'Cecelia BeSenbruck, Erie Kuegler. Howard Haywood, Wm. Mueskes, and Gus KOpp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
nished enough stufing for twin bed mattresses.

Things aren't like they used to be-, YeaEs back, when flood waters came down the Housatonic, boats. docks. seats. oars, and drittwcod fioated down to Lake zoar where the debris was gathered, sorted
 and salyaged. Of late the cot
 tsgers have wised-lp. This year not g single dog house or Hat bottomed scow floated downstream, all the driftwood was dead and
 puAky. and the harvest at Lake zoar was hardly worth gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

liam J. Pape of this city running for governor.
 The new slate of club officers Is headed by President Homer Bernier. Harold K. Hadley was the installing oticer, with Hector Rernier as mas ter of ceremonies.
 Town Chairman J. Warren Upson praised the work of the club on be- half of the Republican candidates in. city, state and national elections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

South Africa IS cleaning out all pro-Nasis in broadcasting studios.
Evening star., 1940-04-28
Diplomats to See
French Film Saga
At Premiere

Several distinguished members of
the diplomatic corps will attend the
gala premiere of the French film
saga, Harvest" when it is pre-
sented Tuesday night at the Little
Theater under the sponsorship Of
the American Association of Teach
ers of French.
In addition to the French Am
bassador, Count de Saint-Quentin,
a patron of the event to raise funds
for French civilian relief. those
who have accepted invitations are
the Polish Ambas assador, Count jerry
Potocki; the Belgian Ambassador,
Count van der Straten-Ponthoz; the
Roumanian Minister, Mr.. Radu Iri-
mescu and the Minister of Yugo-
slavia, Mr.. Constantin Fotich.
Besides the Count de Saint-Quen-
tin, the French Embassy will be
represented by Mr.. Jacques Truelle,
1t. Col. Emmanuel Lombard, Comdr
Pierre Benech, M. Jacques Dumaine
and M. Charles Lucet.
Officers of the Washington chap
ter OF the French Teachers Associa-
tion are Mr.. George Henning, presi-
dent; Miss Virginia Ronsaville, sec
retary- y-treasurer, and Mrs. Leon
Fitzgerald, vice president.
Evening star., 1940-04-28
STAR WASHINGTON c. APRIL 2a 1e4o-pARr THREE

charming, because they fit beau
tifully.
X X X 4
Barbara Bell Pattern No. l940-B
is. designed fer sizes IL. 13, is, II
and 10. Corresponding bust meas
urements 20, 81, 80. IS and 81 Size
Is (3D requires, in afternoon length,
42s yards of 35-inch material with
out nap; in dance length, So yards;
y yard pleating; 2 yards ribbon.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1888
is designed for sizes IL, IA, 16, Ia
and 20. Corresponding bust meas
urements 80, 80, "a, SO and SO. Size
IA (32 requires. with long sleeves
AZ yards of 39-inch material: with
short, 4 yards.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1899
Is designed for sizes IL, IA. 16, 1e
and 20. Corresponding bust meas.
urenents 80. 80, "a. SO and 80. Size
IA (32) requires 41s yards of 39-inct
material without nap; 2H yards
purchased rufiling.
Send IS cents for our new spring
pattern book. Make yourself at
tractive, practical and becoming
clothes, selecting designs from the
Barbara Bell, well-planned, easy-to-
make patterns. Interesting and ex-
elusive fashions for little children
and the dificult junior age, slen-
derizing well-cut patterns for the
mature figure, afternoon dresses fol-
the most particular young women
Evening star., 1940-04-28

Here's proof that the young IN
years, In heart and in figure can
make practically everything they
want, thus saving money and gain
ing individuality, by using simple
carefully planned Barbara Bell Pat
terms. These designs present smart,
new and ordinarily expensive FASH
ions for dreaming, dancing and day.
time, in simplest terms for home
sewing. And each has that in
triguing flavor of difference that
gives it personality. OF course, they
are easy to make, and each includes
a step-by-st sew chart. Send for
them today! Make them up
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complete your wardrobe by choos-
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summer ideas in our new Fashion
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young girls like yourself!
In design No. 1940-B you have
two-purpose fashion. It can be
made up for graduation and after.
noon in the short length, and fol
dancing with long, full skirt
that flows and swirls about your
Evening star., 1940-04-28
Mrs. Kimberley
At Christening

Mrs. Samuel A. Kimberley will
return Wednesday from New York
where she went for the christening
Saturday of her twin cousins, Louise
De Saix Prime and Charlotte Lowell
Prime, infant daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Lowell Prime. The
ceremony took place in the Church
of the Heavenly Rest and was fol-
lowed by a reception in the Junior
League headquarters.
Mrs. Prime formerly was Miss
Huberta Thomas, daughter of Mrs.
Thomas and the late Col. John
Robert Thomas, U. S. A., and spent
some time in Washington a few
years ago. She came here with her
parents after Col. Thomas was Mill
tary Attache of the United States
Embassy in London when Mrs. Prime
was presented at the Court Of St.
James. She was to have made her
debut here but the illness and death
Of her father prevented.
Evening star., 1940-04-28

classroom, and for general r,nabout
choose design No. 1893. The
four pockets splashed on the front
prove that this style is newest of
the new. and it has the crisp, tall
ored caSualness so necessary to
spectator sports frocks. Buttoned
straight down the front, it turns
back at the neckline in narrow
revers, and you can vary it end
lessly with different kinds of sports
jewelry, or knot an Ascot scarf
into the V. Flannel, fiat crepe.
sharkskin, linen, gigham and pique
these are Just few of the ma
terials you can use for this design.
The Victorian influence has ex-
tended to pajamas, and now happy
is this result as evidenced in de-
sign No. 1929-B Can you imagine
anything more fetching, to take
along when you next week end with
a college chum? Observe, to. that
the frills are on the pockets and the
yoke edge, where they not only look
particularly sweet, but are certain
not to bunch up and interfere with
any earnest sleeping you may have
to do You'll find these pajamas,
in batiste, lingerie crepe or satin,
just as comfortable as the are
Evening star., 1940-04-28

when at the reception given the
Crown Prince of Norway when in
Washington she deftly concealed her
amusement when several American
guests insisted upon making a
sweeping court curtsy while his
highness held out his hand in demo-
cratic fashion.
Gives Definition
Of American Spirit.
After travelling through many
States of the Union, and as an
evidence of his keen affection for
this country, the Minister said:
What is the essence of the Ameri-
can spirit? We feel the presence
of this spirit everywhere we 60 in
the States-even we who are per-
haps only visitors for short time
Is not this American spirit spirit
of optimism, of confident faith in
the ultimate destinies of the human
race-and of the American people
in Particular"
DR.. de Morgenstierne comes of q
race of people who are not given
to superflciality or poetic optimism.
In his writings and speeches he
reasons from cause to effect
Shortly after the World War he
wrote: 1--WE have gone through
terrible experience. The founda-
tions of civilization have been
shattered and We are cropping in the
dark. 1t seems hard to find our
bearings. We all feel this, that II
the nations of the world are to en-
dure the near future must see
radical and far-reaching extension
of the principles of equality and lib
erty =: for some there has
been whisper down the lands of
the world-and is now rising to an
irresistible stOrm-that the equality
and liberty of the new day must
rest on solid economic and social
foundations The way in which this
problem is met and solved will be
the acid test OF the reality and sim
cerity of all announcements of
freedom and equality"
One does not know what the Min
lister thinks now about the outcome
of the cruel punishment and aggres-
sion to which his people are being
subjected, but We take it from re-
cent utterances of his excellency his
philosophy for solution of present
world problems has not changed.
Evening star., 1940-04-28

uel j. Steinberger spent the week
IN Richmond and Williamsburg
Mrs. Lloyd Sigmund of New York
is spending the week in Washington
at the MayfloWer.
Mrs. Victor E. Adler of the Chal-
fonte is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Livingston of Rittenhouse Plaza
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Simon Krupsaw entertained
at tea in honor of her sister, Mrs.
H. A. BramoW of Boston. Mrs. Her.
man Milestone. Mrs. David Krup-
saw, Mrs. Samuel P. Cohen and
Mrs. Harry Friedman presided at
the tea table.