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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
MOTHERS CLUB
ON WATR, GAS
Speakers This Evening to
Stress Aims of Group
and National Defense

As a preliminary to their mass
meeting in Wildly high school audi
torium tomorrow evening members
of the Waterbury Chapter OF
Mothers clubs for the Prevention Of
War will be heard in a special radio
broadcast this evening at GAS
o'clock over Station WATR. The
speakers will stress the two princi-
pal aims of the organization: ade-
quate national defense of the Uni
ted States and no participation In
European or Far East hostilities.
Mrs. Katherine johnson, pres
ident will present the members Of
the club. who have been chosen to
participate In the broadcast.
Several prominent speakers will
be heard tomorrow evening at the
anti-war meeting. The general pub
lie is invited to attend the patriotic
gathering to safeguard Americas
interests, particularly the lives OF
young men who would be forced TO
fight on foreign lands II the United
States should become involved In
war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
JOHN CREIGHTON
LEAVES $7,2S6
Sons to Share Estate Of
Veteran American Brass
Company EmpIoye

An estate OF $7,28630 was left by
the late John Crichton, according
TO an inventory fled with Judge Pat.
rick Healey In probate court today.
Mr.. Crichton, who died April 9. pro-
vided In his will that his estate
should be shared by several sons.
Real estate at 10 Orange street IA
valued at $4,000. A policy with the
Prudential Life Insurance 90. II
valued OF $3.50. Benefits due from
Court Fruitful Vine, Foresterg,
amount to $50.
An account 90 the Waterbury
Savings Bank contains S3687.7i. and
there ID o deposit OF 1880 IN the
American Brass Go. credit union,
Cash on hand was 900. Furniture
and household effects are valued at
500.
Mr.. Criehton was o veteran EN-
ploye OF the American Brass Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
Judge Denies Motion
To Set Aside Verdict
StenOgraphic Error Leads to misunderstanding on
Judges Charge to Jury in DOherty Case

Judge Carl Foster in the superior
court this morning overruled a mo-
ton made by Attorney william p.
Wertheimer to have the jury verdict
In the case of Edward Doherty, act
ing as administrator Of the estate
Of his youthful son, Joseph, against
Liberto Padulo set aside.
The plaintiff brought suit for
$25, 900 claiming that his son was
injured in an automobile accident on
Buckingham street last winter. The
complaint alleged negligence on the
part Of the defendant, but the jury
found that the youth was guilty of
contributory negligence and brought
in q defendants verdict.
Error Mentioned
In his motion to have the jury's
verdict set aside Attorney Wer-
theimer claimed that Judge Foster
erred in his charge to the jury.
Attorney Wertheimer set forth
that the court charged the jury
enormously on the question of con-
tributory negligence and burden of
proof between the parties in the
case.
Judge Foster then went on to say
that If he had charged and given
the jury such instructions as At
torney Wertheimer set forth there
might be sufficient grounds for set
ting aside the verdict.
The judge claimed that the OH
- l. n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
jane PLUMMER
GIVES farewell
Class Address Features
Graduation Program
At Webster School

Graduation exercises OF Webster
school took place Tuesday after
noon. The main address was given
by Rev. Robert DelRusso, a gradu-
ate Of Webster school, who was re-
Gently ordained In Rome, Italy.
The program:
March ...t.........u.., Orchestra
song-"We'll Keep Our Glory
Flying" .....,........u. Glass
Glass Welcome ..... Noreen Straw
Recitation - Don't CUT ......
....a.,.......,,. Pauline Fazl
song-"Over the Meadows Fair"
iI'ITItIt iItT1IIII''I'tIIs OIhbb
Recitation-"American All u...
....u.... sebaBtion ID Palma
song--"ood Bless America" Glass
Presentation OF Awards and DE-
plomaS
Address -. Rev. Robert Del RUSSO
Glass Farewell ..... Jane Piummer
Glass Song
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
CLASS OF 1910
ATTEND BANQUET
Principal and Mrs. Perry
Hosts at Reception Held
Last Evening

The class of 1910 and guests OF
Perry School were entertained at
the Old Hundred Inn wednesday
evening by Principal and Mrs. j. NJ
Perry. Jr, The faculty members at
tending were Misses Yvonre Ber-
nier. Doris Fancher. Margaret Cor
kun, Katherine Hanlon. Helen
Ljur yquist and Mr., Dahlstrom. The
members of the graduating class in
attendance were;
Miss Anne Mikaitis. Charles White
John Petrila. Wilfred Kirk, Eleanor
Waters, Genevieve Piorkowski, Ber-
tina Janten,
Mary r, Gyba. Dorothy Bernier
Katherine ], Howard, Mary H. Foley
Julia Boxx, Henrietta Langell. Col
leen OBrien. Eleanor Wenkert, Mar
jorie Williams, Helen Peveroff,
Mae Deegan, Dorothea TraVers
Mary Lambo. Vincen2a Denorfia
Betty l.. Payne. Gracs Wearing, Ly-
dia DuhinSky. Stella Hnewush, Ann
Valukas, Evelyn Smith, Bernice
Bergen, sophia Culhane, Marie Col
lina Jean Webster, Julia Meehan
Lillian Jones. Anna Kaiser, Ruth
Barton, Alhina Kriksciun.
Gordon Coates, John Vanasse
John Calvin, Joseph DiVito, James
Carethers. Anne Egan, Nicholas
HliRa, Patrick Shea, Thaddeus
Chnielinski,
Haa...l.s. AAaAlaM haa hnaANaAA South
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
Foster Finishes
Here June 9th

Judge Carl Foster warned all
lecAl lawyers present at this
meEnlngaS session 81 superior
court that he win net hear civil
cases here after 5 p. m. next
Thursday when his term here
wlll close.
Ne said an cases tried before
him must be completed BY that
time and shat he win declare .
misariAl IN any case brought be-
fere him. which Is net COM
Pleted by that time.
He said he would make a
similar announcement at to-
uaoErow mornings short Calen-
dar session Of court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
DENIES APPEAL

Hartford, Conn.,, June 20.-(UP)-
The advisory personnel committee
today denied the appeal Of Barthol-
omew Mullins, Stafford Springs,
former motor vehicle lane inspector,
who claimed he was on the reefi-
pioyment list and should have been
re-hired when the lanes re-opened.
Mullins has appealed 10 superior
court to determine his status as q
state employe. A hearing on the
case was scheduled IN court toinor'
row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

proved" 70 day at the Waterbury
Hospital. Attaches said oelbIk Il
expected 70 live.
Meanwhile, Leonard Sierra, Al, Of
Canal street, oelbik's alleged assail-
ant, Is being held at the New Haven
County jail, pending the outcome Of
0elbiks condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
COED EDITORS AT TEMPLE

Philadelphia tUP)-For the next
year co-eds will edit the news on
Temple University campus publica-
tons. While the business phase Of
the schools several publications will
remain In The hands Of the fnen,
comen will direct the editorial poll
cies OF the official student organ and
the humorous monthly publication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
SUIT DROPPED

A $1,000 civil action brought by
the Atlantic Construction Co. a.
gainst the Compressed Paper BOX
Corp. was Withdrawn In the court
Of Common Pleas this morning. The
suit involved payment for material
allegedly furnished the plaintiff To
the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permit has been
issued Ut the office Of Building
Inspector John T. Hartley;
Meriden Savings Bank, to de-
molish frame barn at 1861 West
Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
WILLIAM CELBTK
MUCH IMPROVED

William Gelbik, so. the squatters
village resident who contracted
pneumonia after he was attacked IN
the East Aurora street dump June
0 and left 10 lie on the rain-soaked
ground, was reported much i'm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

The following marriage intsn-
lions have been filed I'll The eillse
Of Town Clerk Mary Q. KiiumFsln;
John Holuk, 500 North Main
street, and Lucy Baby, eib Alder
street.
Richard v. Rosengrant, isi
Resette street, and Evelyn N.
Chesna, As Charles street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
No summer Meetings

The Third and Fourth Ward Re-
publican Club voted TO suspend
meetings during the summer at q
confab last evening at the Brook
lyn Y. The group Is planning an
outing next month. The outing COM
mittee comprises Anthony Comar-
do, John Ortelle, Anthony vitarelli,
Patrick DiRienzo, Julius Dezinno,
Samuel Pirro, Frank Flamighetti
Joseph Mariana. Michael Velenti
and Anthony Colucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
STOLE FROM HOTEL
BOND IN 1925

Hartford, Conn.,, June 20.-(UP)-
Jerome A. Murray, 38, Mercer, Cal,
today awaited superior court trial
on a charge of stealing $4,000 worth
of jewelry from the Hotel Bond In
1925.
Murray was employed as a por-
ter at the hotel for five days at
the time. He was accused Of taking
four sample cases of jewelry owned
by New York and New Jersey firms.
Murray was returned here from
Rhode Island state penitentiary.
snai,n racas n coal shortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
CHASE PARKWAY
GIRL Will WE'D
Beatrice Kukanskis See
lects July 4th for Mar.
riage to Carl DavinO


Miss Beatrice M. Kukanskis,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Kukanskis of Chase Parkway, will
become the bride of Carl Davino,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

Gloves shipped from Zanzibar IN
the last year weighed 26,773 800
pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
Safety Talk

Patrolman James Little, chief
statistician at the police DEPART
ment spoke at q meeting OF the
Town Plot Community Club at the
Tinker school last night.
Officer Little spoke on safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

Louis shlei7eIe Of West Haven
by q stipulation Of award APP
proved by Compensation Commits
sicner James M. Lynch In the To-
cal Compensation court this
morning was awarded u,2bO
against the Berlin Construction
Go. The award II the result Of .
back injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davino Of
South View street, Fourth Of July
morning at st. Joseph's church at
10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20
nrne. sr. nf Mnrria yKas

Floyd Monroe. Sr. Of Morris was
awarded compensation OF S14.2l
o week against Clifford I. Atwood
Of Watertown. The award II the
result of O cartledge injury. Pay.
ments are 10 start rs Of May 70
and last during incapacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

Rugby football has become South
AfricaS traditional game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

Spain :aces a coal shortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

sam Pryor, Jr, Of Greenwich.
popularity regarded as the "angel"
of the Republican state organlza-
ton, has been the director OF the
BALDWIN movement. II was he
who arranged for the transcoi1-
tinental tour, and for the speaking
appearances In various parts OF the
country. It Is he who has kept
steadily at the 'build-up' for
Baldwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

Attorney Carmine Clprlano. one
Of the Waterbury delegates 10 the
Democratic national convention at
Chicago next month. has appolnt-
Cd m his alternate Miss Eleanor
Alien, of New London. Miss Al.
len "a q member Of thee Executive
board Of the Connecticut Young
Democrats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

The nominating speech for Gov
Baldwin OF Philadelphia Is TO b
given by u. 8. Senator John A
Danaher. seconding speeches or
In the process OF being arranged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

Everything since Mr.. BALDWIN
took office was almost obviously
aimed at winning national publicity
for the governor, and making him
well-known enough TO the public
that IL would not be entirely
startled when his name was pre-
sented at the national convention"
The governor, however, Nperslst-
ed in denying any ambitions for
national Office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

Political observers pointed out
time and again that Mr.. Baldwin
was not making political speeches
from coast TO coast just 70 win
friends for Connecticut. Yet the
governor kept insisting that nc was
not o candidate for any office
higher than the one he holds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-20

The home defense force In Con.
necticut II to be made up Of World
War veterans. Units are 70 be
organized In MI cities ana towns
Of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-28

The short sports coat is smarter
than ever! So easy to slip on over
your suit or sports frock, so youthful
and gay looking, the brief swagger
type remains overwhelmingly popular
for campus and street wear. Full,
wide sleeved. collarless and without
fastenings, here's the best of springs
short coat styles, and perfect design
for your white coat later on. You
can make it yourself, easily and
economically. with the step-by step
sew chart Send for pattern No. 1887,
designed for sizes II. IA, Is, 10 and
20 80 to 38 BUST. Size IA requires
ga yards of 54inch material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-28
Smart Styles Easily Made

Two piecers In two
colors are doubly smart
for this spring! The
blouse of this outfit is
very young and simple
with its square neckline
and bands of contrast.
The skirt is a darling
bias and ripping, with
two wedge shaped pock-
cts. and a crushed girdle
fastening in back with
buckle. Pattern No.
H-34l4 is designed for
sizes IL. IA. l6. 10 and
20 go to 80 bust). Size
IA requires IL yards of
80 inch material for
blouse, 2A yards of 81
inch for skirt.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-03
No Quorum Again Prevents
Business Transaction

The meeting of the Citizens Association on Monday
July was again prevented from taking action the
various matters which were presented because of the
absence of a quorum. AS result, the meeting was
adjourned at o:45 after the comm ttee re-
ports we're submitted and brief dscuss held
pertaining to the Issues before the members.
The Town Admin stration Comi ttee reported that
the Town Council had delayed action rev sed tax
ordinance until thorough study Of the town budget
had been made.
The Refugee-orphan Vacation Committee announced
that representative from the National Refugee
vice of New York City had met with the ttee and
plans had been formulated for the vacation. It
announced that two weeks' vacation being ar
ranged for the Last week in July the first week
in September, and that IS children would be
available. The Committee urged all those who had
not yet submitted their and who desired to
participate, to comni cate with member of the CON-
mittee ime ately, selection Of the families
had yet been made AS was reported by the committee,
histories for the children would be sent In ad
vance so that the children would be sent to those
homes in which they would be best suited. The
committee further announced that the children would
be given thorough physical examinations before being
sent down. and would be able to speak fairly
well.
The Transportation Committee reported that word
had been received from loan agency that the pro-
posed cooperative throughbus system considered
feasible, and that suffi cient funds to put the plan
In operation In the very near future may be made
valuable shortly. The chairman Of the commit tee
stated that meeting would probably be held on the
18th Of July at w Oh definite plans for putting the
plan into operation would be made.
resolution introduced to the effect that
resolutions concerning national or international
issues to be presented to the Citizens Associate on
must first be presencsd to the Committee
ct Least Is days in advance OF the meetings at viii Oh
they are to be introduced. The resolution will be
voted upon at the next regular meeting of the Asso
ciation.
The meeting concluded with a brief discussion of
motion to change the section Of the bylaws per-
tanning to quorum necessary for the transaction of
business 80 that the Members present at any meeting
would constitute quorum, rather than any specified
number.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-03
Town Manager Selects
Health Committee Members

The initial meeting of the Public Health Avi sorry
Commit tee provided for in the new ordinance took
place last Friday. The group appointed a comm ttee
of three to draw up platform and policy 70 its
guidance, and elected Donald H. Nagstaff president.
Mrs. Catherine Reed, principal of the Grsenbe1t
Elementary School, was cho sen secretary.
Members of the Advisory Commit ttee, appointed by
Mr.. Braden, representatives of the basic organ
1zat1ons in Greenbelt, the County Health Officer,
and member of the Farm Security Admi nj stration
Aedi cal Division. They Dr.. Fred Mott, Dr.. james
L. Byers, Mrs. Ray Bochert, Rev. Robert K1ncheloe,
Catherine Reed, Earl SWailes, Joseph Bargas, Hugh
Bone, and Mrs. Dayton Hull. E-off1cto members are
Mr. Braden, George Warner, Wallace Mabee, DR.. Samuel
Berenberg, Elizabeth Yuretach.
It is expected that the newly appointed commit
Will bring to the town managers attention any I'm
provements It thinks benefit the public health
program. Mr.. Braden in turn vi IL comm ttee'
advice matters Of policy. Comm ttee members are
expected to keep in touch with public opinion and
to combat about the Public Health Department.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-03
Local Citizens Will Sponsor
Vacations for Refugees

Although individuals and camps have provided ref
ugee children with vacations prior to this time,
the National Refugee Service, Inc. has announced
that Greenbe1t is the first commun ty as whole to
Off cially sponsor the project.
MISS Mildred stadholz, q representative from the
National Refugee Service, visited Greenbe1t last
week to discuss the details the vacation plan for
refugee children.
After 81 ght-seeing tour of Greenbelt, Mss stad-
hole met with the Citizens Association committee to
formulate the necessary arrangements. The meeting
was attended by Mrs. Robert Kincheloe, Mrs. Thomas
Mcnamara, Mrs. Theodore Taylor, Mrs. Joseph Bargas,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham chasanoW. Mss Stadho1z
also conferred with Mayor George Warner after the
meeting.
The plan, tentatively approved by the Citizens
Assoc citation committee and the National Refugee
vice, Will provide two weeks vacatic en- for approd-
mate1y IS refugee children between the ages Of to
II Late in Jolly and early in August. Agencies
operating in the selection of the children the
American Committee for Christian Refugees, the
mittee for Catholic Refugees from Germany, and the
Natl ona1 Refugee Service all Of York City.
Miss Stadho1z announced that all children Will
ceive medical examinations before leaving New York;
Upon arrival in Greenbelt they would again be ex-
amined by the local physicians and turned to
their foster parents for the two weeks stay. The
refugees Will be chaperoned to and from Greenbelt by
representatives Of the National Refugee Service.
Attempts are being made by the Refugeeorphan Vaca
tdon Committee to arrange with transportation CON-
pantes special rates for the trip to and from New
York.
The children who being sent here cone from
practically every country In Europe, and have OBJ
tanned a fairly coed knowledge of the English Lam
guage either through instruction In their native
countries, during their stays in and this
country. It Is expected that their vacation in
Greenbe1t Will provide most Of the children with
their first real glimpse Of democracy in action. It
will also afford them opportunity to enjoy the
atmosphere Of modern American planned community
and to see the sights Of the Nation's Capital.
The Executive Committee Of the Citizens Asocia-
ton voted that the proceeds of the Asso ciations
July dance be used to defray the expenses incurred
in the transportation of the refugees from and to
New York.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-03
Reception Draws so Guests

In spite of the cold weather and the intermit tent
rain about so persons attended the reception at the
hospi tai Sunday evening to inspect its equip
to view the motion pictures outlining the work OF
Greenbe1t's Public Health Department in the "Your
Com,mi ty" series.
Among the out-of-town guests included Dr.
John NJ. Eyers, County Health Officer; William A.
Carson chat rman of the County Board of issi
ers; James S. Heal, secretary of the Board; John N.
Torgestad, mayor Of Colmar Manor; and George VI.
CHESHIRE, executive secretary of the County Welfare
Board.
The x-ray equi rment and the attractive we're
hospital features that brought special comment
10 GaWthrop's double hol1yhock blooms special
display the punch bowl, made entirely of ice,
provoked both curiosity and admiration.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-03
Milk Club In Mass Meeting
VIII Consider Dairy Strike

The MILK Buying Club whose combined bargaining
power has enabled some 500 families to buy Grade
milk at II cents quart has encountered difficul ties
this week due to labor trouble at the Walnut HILL
Dairy.
In accepting the bid from Walnut Hill Dairy at
the time the club was organized, the club aware
Of the fact that the Walnut HI drivers not
members Of the union, but the comm ttee for the buy
ing club assured by Mr.. Bronson Rogers (oner Of
the dairy) that he had objections to his
joining union.
When notice of the strike of walnut HILL drivers
for union hours and wages served, the committee
repre- sent ing the club took Immediate steps towards
settling this situation, and meetings and ferences
have been held.
Assisting in the negotiations between Mr.. Rogers
and the drivers and union officials were, besides
the milk committee, Dr.. A. R. Marshall Professor Of
Economics at Maryland University, conci1iator from
the Department Of Labor, Walter Volclausen and Sam
uel Lpkowitz.
If agreement with the dairy is not reached in
time for presentation to the mass meeting July $,
the committee Will have alternate plans ready for
consideration.
The committee feels that the continued existence
Of the club Is of utmost impor lance and, only by
sticking together Will the club be bargaining
force
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-03
CCS Makes $1,000 Payment
On 1910 Obligation

Chief item Of business at the regular meeting of
the board of directors Of Greenbelt Consumer Ser
vices, Inc, held tuesday, June IS, considers
ton of proposed amendments to the bylaws to be
presented at the next quarterly membership meeting
of August 7. The amendments recommended for adop-
ton by the membership printed elsewhere this
paper.
Payment of 81, 900 of the $1,000 payable to Con-
Distribution Corporation in 1910, ordered
by the board.
Stuard deRobinson, food store employee, reported
the Twelve weeks Cooperative Food Store Managers
Training Course in New York City, from whichfe
turned Nay II. Board members questioned Mr.. Robin
son about comparisons between the Greenbelt Food
Store and those in Maynard and Cambridge, Massachu-
sets, in viii Oh he worked part of his training
course. The Greenbelt Store, he stated, compares
very favorably with these two stores.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-03
W. W. ALEXANDER QUITS
AS FARM SECURITY HEAD

Greenbe1t citizens learned
with regret Of the resignation
of Dr.. Will Alexander as Farm
Securit y Admin strator. DR..
Alexander has always taken q
deep personal interest in our
town, and has been a frequent
VISITOR often incognito.
Shortly after his resina-
ton had been announced he re-
marked that more good demo- ra-
tic actions had cone out of
Greenbe1t than from any other
project over which he had had
jurisdi ction. He also express
ed a concern that the housing
COMM ttee would carry through
to a finish the work it had
started. HTe1l them to keep
at it," was his message to the
committee members.
DR.. hexander's new posi-
tion is vice-president of the
julian Rosenwa1d Fund, which
omic, educational and he al tn ON