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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-16

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Evening star., 1940-03-27
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U. 5. Attorneys 10 Convene
To 1hresh Out Problems

United States attorneys from
every Federal district in the con-
tinental United States will meet
here Monday for the second annual
conference of United States attor-
neys. The conference will extend
through April 4.
The program has been framed So
as to give emphasis to current prob
lens facing the Justice Department
in the enforcement of Federal crim-
NAL statutes. Among the subjects
which will be discussed will be:
Methods of expediting criminal ap-
peals; suggestions for the speeding
up OF criminal cases in districts
where grand juries meet infre-
quently; methods of facilitating
proof in espionage cases. particu-
larry where the documents involved
are extremely confidential and of
secret nature; the enforcement of
the provisions of the Hatch Act:
procedure in cases falling under the
recently enacted Federal Juvenile
Delinquency Act; disparities in SEN
tences in various districts. and the
enforcement iof the civil rights
statutes
The first session of the confer
ence, on the morning of April |.
Will be addressed by Robert H. Jack
son, attorney general.
Evening star., 1940-03-27

She did not see him again for
several days but she knew he was
there and when the end of the week
came he stopped her in the street
as she was leaving and asked her
to go to dinner with him like a
small boy who hoped for a reward.
Gail, who had planned to refuse,
found herself accepting.
She sat opposite him In the res
taurant he had chosen and Won
dered how she could feel so happy.
Here she was dining with the son
OF the man who had practically
killed her father but when she was
with him all her resentment melted.
leaving her young and eager and gay.
One simply couldn't be depressed
with Chris. His whole nature was
so buoyant. When they danced
Calls mood matched his. With Bill
she could reserve her own gloomy
thoughts, but with Chris there were
no undercurrents.
Likes Work.
TITS funny" he confided, "but
since I've been going to work every
morning I find myself becoming
more interested. Perhaps it's be-
cause know you're there"
The real test will come when
there's something else you'd rather
do she Informed him.
Which is tomorrow. For the
past four years I've gone into North
ern Michigan with some friends
on hunting trip. This is the first
time I've refused. They think I've
lost my mind"
But tomorrow is Sunday" she
reminded him.
Il know but this is a weeks jaunt.
1t would be impossible to make it
In less time"
His voice was so wistful she knew
that he was making this sacrifice
deliberately to prove his sincerity.
But it gave her feeling of RESPONSE
bllity she could not under the cir
cumstances enjoy.
You mustn't do 1t on my ac-
count" she warned.
Il made you promise" he said,
and I'm keeping it. You should
nave seen my fathers face when I
told him the trip was off,"
WAS he pleased?'
Is Skeptical.
He didn't believe it at first
Thought I must be joking. You
see he knows how much it means
70 me. I've been talking about 1t
for months"
The color flooded Calls cheeks
as ne continued, Doesn't it mean
ANYTHING whatever to you?"
"Of course" she stammered, "for
your own sake"
He laughed audaciously but his
sweeping gaze was like a caress.
ANY other girl I know would
be making tremendous fuss
whether she felt that way about
it or not"
Gail stared at him, baff1ed by the
attraction he had for her-amazed
ana disturbed by it. If he knew
tnat she had been seeing him for
purpose. That at heart thew
could never really be anything but
enemies.
It's nothing to me what YOU
do," she declared but the confusion
IN her breathless voice denied her
words.
on yes it is" he insisted, "and
some day you'll admit it."
(To be continued.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
By LILLIAN COX ATHEY.


This woodpecker is adaptable to
conditions in which 1t finds itself
Since there are no trees In which
to seek its home site, it was found
the giant cactus quite satisfactory
These building sites are plentiful
from the Colorado Valley in South
eastern California and the farthest
southeastern corner of Nevada, east
through Southern Arizona and
Southwestern New Mexico, and
south through lower California and
Western Mexico.
The gila is 9 inches long. The
head and under parts are drab in
appearance, the upper parts black
and white. These colors blend beau
tifully with the trunk of the cactus
and in fact with the bark of many
trees. When cactus is not handy,
cottonwood or sycamore, or even
mesquite, will answer the purpose
The gila woodpecker must find 1t
comparatively easy to drill into the
fiber of the cactus, but when at
tempting to chip out a home in
harder wood, comes against a more
laborious proposition.
When the gila is building, she
keeps steadily at the task until it
Is completed. The cactus, as you
know, is filled with sap, which
Spurts out and over the handsome
black and white uniform of the
carpenter. This sap flows very
freely within the newly constructed
chamber, but it finally hardens into
a fine, smooth, plasterlike consis-
tency. There is an entrance hall
or passageway to the nursery. When
the ceiling, sidewalks and flooring
harden, 1t is a very cozy apartment
Evening star., 1940-03-27

"Ill do everything I can, darling.
You may depend on that. II could
only make friends with the book
keeper. I feel she may know some
thing but I don't think she likes
me-"
From the first Helen Stiles had
avoided her, making no remark
beyond a cool response to Calls
greeting. Even when the younger
girl followed her into the dressing
room Helen remained aloof.
She would sit by the window
smoking cigarette as II she were
alone, sweeping out when she had
finished without so much as a smile
But fired with new determination
Gail decided to force the issue.
Perhaps the exotic looking women
was shy or Indifferent. Not really
hostile. There was only one way to
find out.
Gail lettering at her desk until
Miss Stiles had on her hat caught
up with her as she reached the
street saying in a friendly fashion
Cant we have lunch together to-
day? I'm so tired eating by myself. )"
Refuses Date.
Sorry Helen Stiles replied briefly
I have an engagement"
She hurried away as If she ex-
pected to be followed. Calls cheeks
were hot from the rebuff.
"She needn't have been so snooty
about It," she thought. But at
least I know now that she doesn't
want to be friends. She's made
1t quite obvious"
She was about to enter q nearby
restaurant when Hazel Stone caught
her arm crying breezily, "Why didn't
you wait for me?"
Gail made an excuse which the
other girl did not wait to hear.
MY dear, I've just had the weird
est experience. Why is it all the
old men who aren't in the least
attractive are always falling for me?
This chap Is old enough to be nv
grandfather. Well met him about
two week ago and he has simply
been pursuing me ever since"
She babbled on until Gail was
too exhausted to listen. Apparently
there wasn't a brain in the fuffv
blond head but when Calls ewes
met Hazels she saw an intensity
which was startling.
Hazel desperately wanted to be
believed. For some reason Gail
could not understand the other
stenographer wished to be rated as a
siren.
In vain Gail tried to change the
subject.
Hazel was as talkative as Helen
Stiles was cagey but her words might
have been only smoke screen.
In the end when they returned
to the store Gail had to admit she
knew no more than she had before.
Another day gone and nothing to
report to Anna.
She could not tell her mother
that the routine of her afternoon
had been broken by a note from
Chris saying, II was here before
you this morning Do I rate a
gold star?"
Sends Smile,
She had not answered this but
when he passed through the office
he sent her smile which was like
blazing golden light.
Gail felt as if every one there
must have noticed 1t but the other
typewriters clicked away as if moth
ing had happened.
Evening star., 1940-03-27

still living. But she told her
self this was not the right way
for her to feel.
How could she be so disloyal?
Anna's eyes, bitter and anxious,
searched her face as If she knew
what was in her daughters heart.
But she did not speak until Gail
said. why don't you go back to
bed for awhile? You look so tired"
I'm not tired" Anna said duly.
Suddenly she blurted, Whats the
matter with you, Gail? You've
been working at Reids month
and we don't know any more than
we did before"
Tried to Reply.
Gail put down her cup and tried
to reply patiently.
But what can I do, Mother?
If I question any one directly they'll
get suspicious. Whatever find out
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Chest League 10 Stage
Country Fair Nav II

Ihe Community Chest Leagues
second annual garden party and ex-
hibit OF Chest agency activities will
assume the guise of Country fair. I"
1t was agreed yesterday in a meet
ing OF representatives from Chest
member agencies called by Mrs
STANDBY F. Reed, chairman of the
league
Approval of the afternoon of Nav
Il, from 2 to 6 pm, as the date
when the country fair" will take
place on the grounds of the Charles
Carroll Glover estate, 1900 Massa-
chusetts avenue NV, was voted bv
the 40 agency representatives pres
ent.
preliminary plans already in the
making by 43 of the 81 Chest mem
Der agencies for putting on demon
strations and exhibits, as well as
taking part in the pageant of chill
dren's recreational activities, will
make this years fair even more
colorful and attractive, 1t was re-
vealed.
Upward Of 400 children, according
to the agency plans, will take part
In dancing, singing and athletic
events, as well as assisting in the
activity demonstration and exhibit
OF the Chest agency which will be
scattered about the grounds.
The objective of the Chest T,eac,1a
In sponsoring another fair was ex-
planned as that Of giving a large
number of the guests the advantage
Of viewing great variety of Chest
agency services, together with some
of the people who receive the serv-
ices, as we'll as the agency staff
members who carry on the pro-
gram. Several thousands invitations
will be mailed to key people in WASH
ington, In order to secure . repre-
sentative attendance.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Natures Children
ella Woodpecker
(Centurus uropysialis)

indeed, the room and vestibule being
as dry and solid as if cut through
into hardwood. You may find one
or several of these homes in most
Of the giant cactus. There are two
to three white eggs laid in the un-
furnished room.
These woodpeckers are very par
tial to ants. They eat all they can
hold, but do not hoard them as do
the ant-eating cousins. There are
insects to be caught on the wing
and some to be found in the foliage.
Besides, there are berries, mistletoe
Evening star., 1940-03-27

pale and wan and Gail reproached
herself for her own high spirits.
Life had been more interesting
for her since she had changed
positions. If It hadn't been for her
mother she felt now she would
have taken Bills advice to let the
mystery remain unsolved.
1t wasn't as if her father were
Evening star., 1940-03-27

will have to be secretly and I can't
do 1t all at once. I may never be
able to get any real proof"
you didn't talk like that month
ago." Anna reminded her.
II didn't realize how difficult 1t
would be-" Gail admitted.
She rose and kissed the sad,
colorless face.
Evening star., 1940-03-27

and other native berries. If cul-
tivated gardens are nearby, that
means just so much more delightful
and easily obtained food for the
gila
So far as traits, habits and dis
position 60, the gila follows family
tradition The very fact that the
mother will seek the best substitute
for solid wood by using the giant
cactus shows how faithfully this
member follows the rule of the clan
Evening star., 1940-03-27
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Gail Meadows Trenton. 90, goes din
ner-dancing with Bill Morgan. and
meets Christopher Reid handsome son
of the man who was responsible for her
fathers unjust Imprisonment and death.
She, tells Bill about her father and
declines his proposal of marriage. The
couple returns to Calls home where
she lives with her mother Anna ard
spinster Aunt Belle. Gail explains to
Bill she has promised her mother that
she will not marry until her fathers
name is cleared. Using the name Gail
Meadows, she obtains a stenographic
position in the John Reid jewelry store
and discovers that any one of the
amployes who had been there Ave years
Nisht have been guilty Of her fathers
ruin. Chris tells Gail he was graduated
from college five years ago, and she
adds him to her list of persons to be
suspected. Chris tries to make love
to her but Gail repulses him and con-
fusely tells him he should take his
work at the store more seriously. After
be calls on her the next day at her
nome Gail crosses his name off the
list OF persons suspected
CHAPTER VII.
Monday morning found mother
and daughter at the breakfast table
IN strained silence. Anna looked
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03
Counle Given Purse

Friends of MT. and Mrs. James Ahrens gave them a houSeWarming at their new home on MiddleSeX street Saturday night. The occasion was also the birthday of MT. Ahrens. He was presented box of cigars as a special gift. Mrs. Louis Dadario in behalf of those attending, present. ed the couple with a purse of money. A social evening was enjoyed with entertainment furnished by Mrs. Ahrens who rendered several vocal and piano numbers. Vocal selections were also offered by Joseph Calvin and Bernard O'Rourke, with danc- ing exhibitions given by Mrs. George Grenier, Mrs. Joseph Benoit and Mrs. John Sonier. Later ill the eYen- ing luncheon was served.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs, George Grenier, MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Benoit, MT. and Mrs. Louis Dadario, MT. and Mrs. Robert Myers, MT. and Mrs. Garland Duff, MT. and Mrs. Francis Burns, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Denihan, MT. and Mrs. Howard Myers, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Ahrens, Miss Gladys O'Con- nor, and Miss Evon of Meriden, Mrs John Sonier, Mrs. Anne Carroll, Mrs Helen Begnal, Mrs. Dorine Sullivan, Miss Alice Gandhi, Miss Helen Burns, Joseph Bayer, William DI- lon, Lawrence McArdle, Bernard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03
Guards To Have Dance
 Before Leaving City
Officers Assn. Planning Event for Dec. zS Citizens
 Advisory Committee Also Aids Plans

The Waterbury National Guard Ofhcers' Association last night made plans for the farewell dance to be given national guardsnen at the state ar1mory December 28. Local guardsmen will leave early in Janu- ary for years training.
 A citizens advisory committee to aid in arrangements for the gather ing was appointed. George McDuff, chairman of this committee, report ed that community clubs and other groups are cooperating actively to make the farewell party a success.
 Four honorary members were elected by the association. They are Lieut.. Col. Vincent N. Diaz, Col William J. Shanahan, Major New ton w. Alexander and Capt. William J. Slator.
 Those on the citizens advisory committee include: Raymond Burke, Lawrence Kenney, Henry Corden, James Crean and Joseph Brophy, East End Community club, Joseph Kenny, Harold Hadley, Carl Carls- rud, Overlook Cottage Park club; Francis w. Orencole, Edward C.. Scholey, Frank Cullens, Veterans of Foreign Wars; William F. Keaveney. Henry P. Barry, Walter Overton and Michael DeZinnio, Disabled Ameri- can Veterans.
 Joseph c. Racket, Michael Tou- mey, Daniel J. Mahaney, Corp. Coyle post, American Legion; Cliff ford Northrop, Patrick Moriarty and William Rooney, Casper Davis Post, A. L.; Leslie Jenkins, William Thompson and Stewart Crandall, Wilson post, A. L.; Eustacchio Schiappa, John Fabiano and Joseph LaPorta, Florio post, Italian -Ameri- can World War Veterans; Giovanni Sivilla, Gaetano Telesca and Pietro Pannone, Italian World War Vet erans; Rudolph M. Hennick, Wil- liam Schneer and I. Greenblatt, F'annick post, Jewish War Veterans, Walter Bolan, Frederick Rowe and Howard Hickcox, Yankee Division Veterans association; Charles Ru-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03
|U.S.P POLICIESlN Y DISCUSSION
Advisors Assn. Partici. pate-Miss HOugh in
 Charge

The domestic and foreign policies of the United States were discussed at 8 panel session at the YMCA last night in which members of the 'sY" Advisors Association partici- pated. Miss Helen Haugh, of the Crosby High school fcaulty, led the discussion.
 It was pointed out that by al- lowing labor to strike and through other legislation, American capi- talism was losing much of its power, and a system of controlled capitalism is in sight.
 With regard to foregin policy, 1t was pointed out that the United States is moving toward actual in1 volvement in the war, the index being aid to Britain, probable loans to Britain, and acquisition of West Indies bases.
 The program was arranged by Miss Qeanette Shinn, William Dids- bury and Francis Leyesque. Presi- dent Al Light presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

Kramer, Paul Green, Ella Fitzgerald.
 A new publisher-member is Geor- gia Music Corp.
 "The unprecedented number of applications for membership in the Society, at time when the radio chains are exerting every effort to induce composers to join their sub sidized music organization, reflects the feeling on the part of music creators that ASCAP is best equip ped to protect their rights and to serve the interests of music in general" says Buck.
 Commenting on the chains inn pending boycott of ASCAP in their campaign to monopolize music on the air, Buck declared that "al- though the chanis have been able to hold the whip over band leaders, singers and advertisers up to now, the public will soon have some thing to say about it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

Bostelmann, Clarence Kohlmann, Karl Plaster and Randall Thomp- son.
 Among the newly added popular song writers are Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Meroff, Walter oKeefe, Bud- dy Kaye, Richard s. Kuhn, Cor nelius c. Lawrence, Mort Greene Walter Bide Dudley, John H. Dens- more, George Ronald Brown, Ed ward Clark, William A. Schroeder Helen Trix and Oliver G. Wallace
 Other recent addition to active membership in ASCAp include Wal ter Bishop, w. Edward Breuder Nelson Cogane, Adolph Deutsch Jimmie Franklin, Kim Cannon Francia Luban, Enric Madriguera Alice Remsen, Paul Rusincky, Bert Shelter, Gladys Shelley, Hugo Ru- bens, Kay and Sue Werner, Fred Waring, Hugh D. Prince, Jerry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03
A New Members Are
 Admitted Into ASCP
Jimmy Dorsey, Walter O'Keefe and Benny Meroff Are
 Among Latest 10 Join Composers Society

New York, Dec. 3-A new high mark in membership of the Alneri- can Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers had just been estab- lished with the addition of A names to the roster, it is announc- ed by Gene Buck, president of the Society. This makes 139 new mem bers to join ASCAP thus for this year the largest number in any year since the Society was founded in 1914, and brings the total mem- bership to 1906 including 1,l66 composers authors and 140 publish CTS.
 Heading the list of serious com posers who have just joined ASCAP are Eugene Ormandy, who also is noted as conductor of the Philadel- phia, and Aaron Copland. Other new members in this group are Mona Modini Bonelli, Jessie Moore Wise, Ida BoStelmann, Carl John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03
Paper Demonstra tiOn

The Casper s. Dav1s, American Legion Auxiliary, will have paper demonstration at Fraternity hall, December 6. 7:30 p. Ill. All members are urgbed to attend and bring their friends. Card playing will follow the demonstration and refreshments will be served. Mrs. Ruth Rooney is general chairlady, assisted by Mrs. Katherine Dadario and Mrs. Ella McMahon.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Dusseault who resided on Thomaston avenue until a few weeks ago were visited Saturday evening at their new home in Prospect, by many of their Wa terville friends. They were present. ed with an electric kitchen clock. Attending were: MT. and Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03
DOCTORS WARN FOLKS WHO ARE CONSTIPATED-

IT IS SAID constipation causes many human discomforts-headaches, lack of energy and mental dullness being but a few. BUT DON'T WORRY
 For years noted Ohio Doctor, Dr. F. M. Edwards, successfully treated scores of patients for constipation with his famous Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets now sold by druggists everywhere.
 Olive Tablets, being purely vegetable, are wonderful! They not only gently yet thoroughly cleanse the bowels bat ALSO assist liver bile flow to help digest fatty foods. Test their goodness TONIGHT without fail! 15e, 30f, 60E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

dolph and Lester Flood, Spanish
 War Veterans; Anton Gizzi, James Daddona, Daniel Morelh, Rockville Community club; James Gladney. Mrs. Henry Hayden and John Dzick, Washington Hill Community club:
 Mrs. Otto Moullette, East Farms Community club; Capt. Edwin c. Gluntz, Reserve Officers association,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

Waterville, Dec. 3 - A meeting of the c. Y. O. Society of St. Michael's church will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the parish hall. Plans will be completed for hay ride Satur- day evening, December 2. All those who wish to go are requested to at- tend the meeting this evening. Friends of members of the society may also take part ill the hay ride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

Some hunter, who probably had visions of bringing home the most number of deer, and all other prizes of the hunting season, is wondering where his dog went to. And maybe it is the one which has been staying around the Almeida home, 2000 Thomaston avenue for several days. It is brown and black hunting dog, well trained and very gentle. When he was found, he had a chain around his neck which served as a collar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

William Dunlavey, MT. and Mrs. Gordon McQuarrie, MT. and Mrs. James Coffey, MT. and Mrs. Joseph McArdle, MT. and Mrs. Arnold Keith MT. and Mrs. John McAree, MT. and Mrs. Russell Warren, MT. and Mrs. John Martineau, MT. and Mrs. Ward Ferry of Torrington and Mrs. Harry Riley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

One high school in New York CitJ has 10000 male students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-03

Members of the Everyman's Bible Glass of Waterville who plan to att tend the monthly meeting of the Waterbury Federation Wednesday evening at the Thomaston Metho- dist church, are asked to meet at the Grace Methodist church not later than 7:30 D. m. at which time the last car will leave. Carl Froe- lich, member of the local class and president of the Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible Glasses, will conduct the meeting.