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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
SOCIAL CLUB PLANS NEW YEARS PARTY

The Franco-American Social club made plans for rce annual New Years eve party last night at their weekly meeting in the club rooms.
 Mrs. Arthur Noel and Mrs. Bernier will make the reservations. The of ficers of the general committee are: Arthur Noel, chairman, Romeo Du- mouchel, vice-chairman; Cleo Bou- chard, secretary; Larence Beaulieu, assistant secretary, and Roderic Adams, treasurer.
 The clubs married women's bowl ing league will hold their annual Christmas supper Wednesday after noon at o'clock in the clubs bowl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
West End Residents
 Petition For Action
Board of Works to Be Asked for Protection for Pede strians Following disqualification of Louis ManzO

of the path of the truck by MT. Manzo who received glancing blow from the huge vehicle and struck MT. Brechbuhler as he was hurled to the side of the road.
 Several months ago Michael Ford was also struck and seriously in- jured in the same spot. He is still confined to the hospital.
 Other instances of accidents and near accidents occurring after dark near Judd street have convinced 10th businessmen and residents of this section that better lighting of che area would be both a protection to pedestrians and cut down on the number of crashed. They hope to convince the Works Board that some action should be taken along these lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
Local Cats Win Honors IT1 New
 York Contests

sKatinka" and 'Rebbeca" of VaIIibOrn, Waterbury's entries fin the Empire Cat club show in New York city Tuesday have returned home with hOnOrs and with their names entered in the Who's Who of Catdom. Both are owned by Mrs. R. B. Treat of Nelson avenue.
 'Katinka," blue female class exhibit, captured firse in novice class and second in open con- test. Rebecca, smoke female, second in novice and third in open.
 Both entries met and com peted with the best felines in the eastern section of the cOun- try. The hOnOrs accorded them were made the occasion for congratulations for the owner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Miss S7centyr was thrown onto a large pile of rocks, short distance from where she was standing, the Investigating officers said. No ar rest was made pending the investi- gation. The accident occurred at shortly after 8 o'clock last evening.
 Mrs Szcentyr was admitted to the hospital with a possible fractured skull, deep laceration of the scalp and an injury to her shoulder, where her condition was reported good" to day at the St. Mary's hos pital.
 Miss Marie Citarinite. who was in the same accident, while she stood on the corner with Miss Szcentyr, was treated for an injury to her left leg.
 Cars Collide
 Another accident occurred on Mer- iden road, near Capitol avenue, when the light panel delivery truck op- erated by William B. Smith, 9, of 52 Southmayd road. smashed into passenger car driven by Ernest Collette, g, of Marion. The latter was following another car, when he suddenly tried to pass it and cut over the white center, and hit the car broadside, Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan said. Smith was coming out of a gas station when he was struck by Collette's machine. He sustained decorations over and under the right eye when he was thrown against the glass of the windshield. Collette, however was shaken up by the i'm pact. Collette was arrested on a charge of reckless diving.
 John B. Oliver suffered laceration of the forehead and abrasions of both knees when he was thrown out from his seat in the bus of the Con- necticut Railway and Lighting Co.,, when the driver applied his brakes to avoid hitting car. The driver of the bus, Charles L. Dumaine, 34, of 193 Willow street, said that he had to stop suddenly.
 Dumaine made a stop when an- other automobile suddenly pulled in front of the bus on Baldwin, near Cole street and drove into parking lot in the rear of a self-service store. Sergeant Joseph Petit reported that the investigation has not been com- pleted.
 Girl Injured
 Miss Helen Reihl of A Vernon street received treatment by Dr. AL bert E. Herman on North Main street for contusions of the left knee, back and right hip. Motor Patrol man Vincent Begg reported that Miss Reihl, a passenger of Carolyn Reihl Lawton, 26, of Bucks Hill, stopped in line of traffic for red light. When Miss Reihl opened the car door to alight, a car driven by Russell H. DeBaum, 50, of Nathan court, collided with car operated by Herbert Sandstron, 49, of 132 Ruth erglen avenue, Providence, R. l., which. was in back of the Lawton machine.
 The force of the impact threw Miss Reihl against parked car at the curb in front of the city hall. DeBaum was arrested on road rule charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Residents and businessmen in the West End section of the city in and around the vicinity of Judd street are engaged in preparing a petition that will be presented to the Board of Works shortly, it is expected, seeking protection for pedestrians at the crosswalks at the intersection.
 Specifically it is understood that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
Five Persons Injured
 In Series Of Mishaps
Birch Street Giri Seriously Hurt When Hit By AtO-
 mObiIe-Suffers Possible Skull Fracture

Four automobile accidents occurred in the city yester day with five persons being injured Miss Mary Szcentyr, 22 of 55 Birch Street. seriously injured she was standing on the corner of Long Hill Road at Division Street Street. went out of control and struck her and another girl Miss Marie Citarnte 22 of 1O8 Benefit Street. Motor Patrolman Joseph Lovao and Sergeant Joseph Petit reported the accident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
ALIENS TO RECEIVE
 OFFICIAL RECEIPTS

Receipt will be sent to the regis trant by mail. director Of the local registration bureau of aliens. an- nounccd yesterday. The allen, even though the recard of the registra- ton should be lost. can show he has registered by the receipt sent out Several weeks may expire before all certificates Of registration will be mailed out. The director stated that one may wait more than six weeks, because Of the routine work required Co classify the reglstratlons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
LATE REALTY NOTES
QUIT CLAIM DEED

QUHI NAANM DEED Joseph MarcianO to Anthony Marciano, property on Seymour street.
 MORTGAGE DEED Arthur and Alice MarcianO to the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury. Charles LOrenson to the Bridge podt Peoples Savings Bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
FOUR MORE NEW
 U. s. DESTROYERS

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 12-(UP)- Bethlehem Steel Go, officials said today an additional government or- der had been received for construc- tion of four destroyers, bringing to l5 the total naval ships on order here.
 The destroyers will cost $12,000, 900 each. Earlier orders were for six cruisers at $30,0000O0 each, the bat tleship Massachusetts at $50.0O0, 900 and four aircraft carriers at $47,000,- 900 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

ing alleys.
 The welfare committee of the club will give a card party Tuesday. Pro- ceeds from the affair will be used to aid needy families ot St. Ann's church. In charge of arrangements are Mrs. Dumouchel and Mrs. Der. nier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Volunteer war recruiting is caus- ing labor shortage in South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

She'll have even more fun in the snow if she's "snug as a bug" inside warm, water repellent snow suit! See how cum ming she looks, too, her roSy-cheeked little face peeping out from an Eskimo-ish hood, edged with fluffy fur. Jack Frost will never nip her in one of these one or two-pieces "snowies"! Sizes l to and to 6 in blue, tan, teal and wine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Sisters play suit has new" look this winter! It's all bright and dressed up" looking with clever embroidery. And notice how much more 1t shows up her pretty pink cheeks and sparkling eyes. She looks
 with a perky hood. An-wool and water repellent in brown, navy and teal. Sizes 2 to l6.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Entrance 10 Harbor
Ideal for Big Ships

Entrance 10 Tacoma from the
Pacific ocean Is through the Strait
Of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet
and Puget Sound. all wide pas
ssges with deep water and with
out distractions. permitting free
movement Of vessels to and from
the ocean.
The harbor. Commencement
Bay. Is Al miles wide at its en-
trance between Browns Point and
Point Defiance. and has an aver
age width of nearly 2 miles and
trance between Browns Point and
the head Of the harbor Of approx
mstely IA miles. There is no
bar or other natural obstruction
at the entrance. and the harbor
has an average depth Of IS to 80
fathoms. The head Of the bay has
been improved by the develop
ment Of several waterways and
filling Of low lands.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

and sprsgue. estimated at s57s,-
se4.
Lincoln high school. on a 10
acre track at so. 37th and G SITS.
Is valued at s5i7.520. Stadium
high school, serving the north end,
which has grounds extending over
nine acres, Is valued at s41s.367.
OF the other junior high schools.
the city has a s465.o10 plant In
Stewart. at So. 50th and Pacific
ave-: sa47 $50 in McCarver, at So.
21st and J SITS: s217.403 in Mason.
at No. 2sth and Madison SITS. /;
s2s2, 500 in the Gray junior high
and annex. at So. Goth and Cedar
SITS, and s211 ,220 in Gault, Ia. L
1T. and Division lane.
While many OF the grade schools
represent much smaller invest
ments upon the part OF school dis
trict No. 10. a few of them also
are major properties in the sys-
tem-the Central school and adj
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

More lives are affected by II
than BY any other in the city.
Twice a day it taxes TO the burst-
ing point the entire transportation
system. II operates In nearly 40
busy units. keeps going through
bad times as well as good, and has
assets totaling well over 81 .00o. 900.
Consider by those guides Ta-
coma's modern educational plant
busy this year as always turning
out its products. pupils preparing
10 make their way in life, this
year a total OF II, 327 at the latest
count.
In buildings and grounds, the
school system has accumulated
over the years properties valued
at S5,32s. s6s.
Outstanding Structure
Most valuable single school prop
erty In the city ia Jason Lee
Junior high school, on an s-aere
tract at the corner Of Sixth ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
,rfs, now we'll past its 5oth Birthday
FOR WOMEN

Kirshmoor Goats
Eve Carver Frocks
Phoenix Hose
Belle Shormeer Hose
Art Craft Hose
Vonity Fair Hose
American Lody
Foundations
Memo Foundations
Flexie Foundations
Style Eez Shoes
Dickinson's Shoes
Foot Delight Shoes
Bocmo Gloves
Hansen Cloves
Carter Underwear
Pandora Lingerie
Van Roolte Lingerie
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
N aiional Groups
Honor Tacoma Women

Tacoma has the distinction of
having several Of its garden club
women holding offices In national.
regional and state garden organ
izations. Mrs. n. p. Sexton Is the
present secretary OF the STATE
Federation Of Garden clubs and
Mrs. ~. A. Harris is state treas
urer.
Mrs. X. J. Weller IL vice presi-
dent Of the national council In
charge of the Pacific Coast re-
gion and Miss Charlotte Driskell
Is regional recording secretary.
The regional council consists of
garden clubs in Washington. Ore
gon. California. Arizona, Utah and
Nevada. The council was organ
lied in 1888. In 1884. Mrs. Weller
was its vice president and in 1885
and 1886 its president, the only
State Federation president to have
ever held office for two years. AS
president, Mrs. Weller attended the
national council OF Garden clubs
in Los Angeles in 1885 and the
council meeting in Dallas. Tex,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

looking chairs and tables lend
charm and distinction. Other
rooms are equally tasteful In de-
sign.
A popular feature Of the club
il the conditioning department In
the penthouse. where members
may exercise and take steam
baths and showers; In general,
receive . physical tuning up un-
der trained physical culturists.
Whereas $50 members were
present At its opening, the club
now has approximately $40 men,
bers. This total includes 90 non-
residents.
Raleigh First Hesd
II. G. Raleigh was the first
president Of the club. and was
succeeded BY .. A. Perkins in
1855. Farlln B. Nye In 1899. and
DR.. II. A. christoffersen In 1910.
Serving with Raleigh as first
officers were: J. y. weyerhaeuser,
vice president: Lyle Abrahamson.
secretary; Ralph shaffer. treas
nrer, and .. A. Perkins. Frank
Jeffries. II. h. Todd. Harold Allen
and Ward Estey. trustees.
Besides DR.. Christoffersen, the
present officers are: Thomas Il.
Roach, vice president: A. Il. Blair.
secretary: Guy T. Pierce. treas
urer. and DR.. John w. Cullikson.
Frank Nsyhart. Byron d. Scott,
Ralph w. Thompson and Harold
d. Hayward. trustees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

Tacoma has one Of the most
equable climates In the world.
having an average summer tenn
perature Of so degrees and win
ter Al degrees. Tacomans do not
suffer from extremes OF heat or
cold, and at no time is il neces-
ssry for industries to close on
account Of weather conditions. Di-
rection Of prevailing winds: south
west for eight months, and from
the north during the four sum
mer months.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

sored by the Psrent-Tescher ssso-
Citations.
When putting the public school
system down in figures, 1t might
be noted that a junior high school
student Is the most expensive to
educate for a year. Per pupil cost
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Outiays Significant

Theodore Roosevelt was the first
president of the United States to
leave the legal boundaries of his
country while in office. to visit
another country. In 1906 he sailed
TO the Panama Canal Zone and
visited the city of Panama.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Extends Hearty Congratulations to The Tacoma

on The event Of The opening Of their handsome
and eommedious new home one Of the
finest In The Northwest.
The Times management is also TO be con-
graduated on Its rapid growth in both circula-
lion and advertising lineage as well as sound
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

in those grades figured out last
year to 500. p. Senior high school
students didn't cost quite within
50 as much. seo.os, while eiemen-
tary pupils were still less expen-
sive. ss7.06 for the year.
To run Tacoma's school system
last year. that Il. the 1s3s-3e year.
the treasurer paid out a total sum
of S2.016. 346.67. That out of the
total regular day school teachers
accounted for little more than
half. S1.051, 303 40, shows how ex-
tensive are the operations of a
modern school system.
Outiays Significant
Operation Of the educational
plant aside from paying school
teachers - an item worth con-
sidering in itself.
Custodians to keep the buildings
up cost the system s1I6.4s1 last
year in salaries. The school board
bought <1s.9e4 worth of fuel.
s6.321 worth of water. 1854
worth Of light, s2,777 worth of
electrical power and about the
same amount, s2,65s worth of gas.
Altogether operation Of the plant
meant the spending Of $170.066
back into the communitys bust
ness.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

ministration building. valued as
s254,e4e. Fern Hin school. sf15.-
375; Grant, sI30.544: Lowell. s12e.-
se6; Stanley. tii2.os2. and Whit
man, si23.o2i.
Attendance Il Large
Attendance In schools of the dis
trfct represents approximately =
sixth Of the eitys entire popula-
tion.
At that, attendance has been
dropping since 1892. School au-
thorities see a combination Of
causes for that. While partly 1t
Ia the result of q temporary drop
In the birth rate during depression
years which is showing up nov in
the schools. q considerable popu-
lation shift from city to suburban
Tacoma has moved many pupils to
the suburban schools.
Latest check-up of daily attend
ance showed a total of 4.737 in
the two high schools. 2,573 In Lin
coin and 2.164 in Stadium.
In the six junior high schools
were 473 in Gault. 453 in Gray,
1,147 in Jason Lee. 732 in Mason.
4s2 in MeCarver and 1877 in
Stewart. Special students in four
Of the schools brings the total in
those intermediate grades. 7th. sth
and 9th, TO 1882 boys and girls.
Total in the elementary schools
was s,00s--in all the buildings,
1897.
To that can be added 11s kim
dergsrten pupils this year. in
classes at five of the schools spon-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

1hey were referring. Of course.
- ~ clubs luxurious quarters
wAieh occupy part Of the lsth
Goor and Al q the 18th in the
Warrington building.
Bere. they agreed. was . place
wAers hey could spend evenings
= perfect snjoyment. far from
~ neins and hub-bub Of the city
boasw-no traffic signals, no re-
v1evlne tscrs. no waiting for cars
nparaous Quaroess
~ a1meot three years now.
Gnoeo eharter members and
othm4 who joined later, have
apenk many . ieisursly hour din
~ - danclng. laughing and
11o1ng, and talking on topics Of
a eurts. All this In the calm,
spothIng atmosphere Of the clubs
eoc1pm Quarters.
n rooms are well appointed,
h1eDnsd with warmth ana cheer.
With furnishings that are simple
and elegant quite lovely to look
o. Mnsf Il all, ths atmosphere
= fsstful.
Tns1nfu Dssien
n many rooms are set aside
lor dining. iounging. recreation,
ennn1ne snd for numerous other
49, One Of the finest il the
unain Ghning room. large enough
~ - persons. Indirect lighting,
Nm blue walls. and cheerful
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Tacoma Club Membership
Now Totals Over $50
Organization. Founded MdY 10. 1887.
Occupies Luxurious Quorters

When the Tacoma club opened on May 10. 1887
some $50 Tacoma men and sighed contentedy and
aeresd ~ charter members that II was quite place
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

Comfort and refined elegance mark the appointments the Tacoma club
main dining from which there the CITY, In the shown
photograph
that Of d.. H. A. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Millions Invested in Huge
School Plants. Equipment
Educational Facilities of Tocomo
Among Foremost In the Country

Speaking of Tacoma ndustries-there's which GER
tanly cant be forgotten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

WANTED BOY for light delivery and work in food store. Apply 426 Willow St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Legal Notices

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS TR1CT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT, Nov. 27th, 1s4O. ESTATE of MARY PETCHLOCK also called MARY PETSCHLAG, late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis triet of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at tested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 WILLIAM PETCHLOCK, ll-29-3t Executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale
BEST BUYS IN CITY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Dial Doings
By JIM PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
LIQUOR PERMIT

LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION This Is to give notice that |,
 Joseph G. Daveluy, of 148 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Nov. 26th, 1940, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Restaurant Permit for the
 sale of alcoholic liquor on the tertown, Conn. The business is
 owned by Joseph G. Daveluy, of 148 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Joseph G. Daveluy, of 14S Echo
 Lake Road, Watertown, Conn.,, as
 permittee.
 JOSEPH G. DAVELUY. Dated Nov. 26th, 1940. 11-3O-12-7