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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
ALLOWANCE GIVEN
PENDING HEARING
Mrs. HOdsOn Obtains Ali
mony of $40 Weekly
Pending Divorce Trial

Frederick B. Hodson, well known
local hotel operator was ordered by
Judge Frank P. McEvoy in the SUI
perior court this morning to pay his
wife Gladys G. Hodson, $40 a week
alimony pending the trial Of a d.
vorce action which Mrs. Hodson has
brought against him.
Evidence in the case heard q week
ago showed that Mrs. Hodson is be-
ing provided with her home by her
husband and that charge account
had been arranged with q local con-
Germ whereby she Is able to obtain
food for herself and her three
children.
Mrs. Hodson testified a week ago
that she needed extra money to pay
for medicine for her children and
for their clothes. She asked the
court to allow her $25 a week.
This mornings hearing in the
case was short and followed con-
ference between Attorney John H.
Cassidy, counsel for Mrs. Hodson,
and Attorney william K. Lawlor,
who represents Mr.. Hodson and the
James w. Hodson Company of
which Mr.. Hodson is q member,
and whose property is under at
tachment as the result Of the d.
vorce action. When the case was
heard a week ago Attorney Cassidy
after much objection on the part Of
Attorney Lawlor, placed his brother
lawyer on the witness stand.
Attorney Lawlor took the stand
but soon started objecting to ans
wering Mr.. Cassidy's questions
which referred to private affairs OF
the James w. Hodson Company.
An adjournment was taken until
today when Judge McEvoy denied
Attorney Lawlor's motion that he
be not compelled to reveal private
affairs Of the concern.
The private affairs were not re-
vealed however, the attorneys after
a conference with Mr.. Hodson
agreeing to payment by Mr.. Hodson
of $40 a week, which was acceptable
to all concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
loyal HONORS
FOR SANTELLA
Newspaperman of Italy
Well Known Here, RecOg-
!, nized By King

0ino. santella, Of New Haven
editor and publisher Of the italian
language newspaper "Corriere del
Connecticut" was honored yesterday
by King Emanuel III Of italy by
being enrolled in the order of the
Crown Of Italy. Mr.. Santella is well
known in Waterbury where he Is a
frequent visitor. Nicola Tesla, presi-
dent and treasurer Of the News
Printing company Of this city, COL
laborates with Mr.. Santella in get
ting out o Waterbury edition of the
''Corriere."
The award, made by PasQuale De-
Cicco, italian vice. consuls, is In rec
ignition Of his efforts over number
Of years to create friendly relations
between Italy and the United States,
and also to mark the success here Of
o man Of italian birth.
He was born in Dragoni, province
Of Caserta, Italy, and came to New
Haven as Q boy. He was graduated
from Yale In the class Of 1923, and
succeed his father, the late Joseph
Hantella, as editor and publisher of
the weekly newspaper. He is assist
ant grand master Of the Order of
Sons Of italy In Connecticut.
The award consists Of a certificate
Of membership In the order and a
decoration, q cross Of ivory and gold.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
CHURCH TO FORM
BROWNIES TROOP
Second congregational to
Outline Plans Tuesday
Afternoon

Preparations are underway to or.
ganize a troup Of Brownies, Junior
Girl Scouts, at the Second Congre.
gational church in the near future
Mothers of seven and eight year ole
girls are cordially invited to a tea
in the primary room next Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for the
purpose of discussing the matter
Mrs. Ralph Darlington, chairman Of
the Girl Scout Training Committee
will be present to explain the
Brownie work and to answer ques-
lions about it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Club meeting We'd
nesday, March Is at 8 p. m. A show
ing of the new spring fashions will
be presented after which refresh
mentS will be served. Cards will be
available for those desiring to play
The Mr.. and Mrs. Club are extend
ing a special invitation to the Miss
and Mr.. Club to attend this meet
ing.
The Evening Department will
have membership supper on Tues
day evening, March IL at $50 p. m
Following the supper the speaker
will be Walter p. Green. Call Mrs
John Stevens or Mrs. Walter Rob.
inson, for supper reservations.
There will be a Church Aid
Luncheon on Wednesday, March l3
at 1880 p. m. This will be planned
an dserved by a committee. Reser-
vations should be made at the
church Office, or with Mrs. John
Stevens not later than Tuesday
noon.
A Food Sale will be held in How.
land-Hughes store Thursday, Marcel.
IA under the auspices of the Even
ing Department.
The Waterbury Federation of
Mems Bible Glasses will hold a
Communion Service and Breakfast
in this church Palm Sunday, March
II at 8 a. m. DR.. Walker will be the
preacher. The following ladies Of
this church are in charge of the
breakfast to be served in Davenport
Hall: Mrs. E. M. Stanley, chairman;
Mrs. H. L. Holcomb, Mrs. Charles
Doescher, Mrs. Walter M. Boyd, Mrs
Walter G. Blake, Mrs. Harold G..
Manning, Mrs. Charles r. Sumpf
and Mrs. Robert Ker.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
JUDY GARLAND IN
KIDNAP THREAT

Hollywood, March g. (UP)-A
heavy police guard was established
around the Bel-Air home Of II year
old Judy Garland today as authori-
ties investigated a story that she was
to be the victim of kidnapping plot.
The pretty young film star thought
it was a lark and said she wasn't
scared a bit, even without the bene-
fit Of squad Of police.
The protection precautions were
taken after a youth who identified
himself as Bob Wilson, 10, Of Buffalo,
N. Y, told police he and another
man had been planning to kidnap
Judy Garland.
He said he lost his nerve and de-
cided to tell police. Detectives were
investigating his story, Of which they
said they were skeptical.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
BARBARINS $4,000
CLAIM WITHDRAWN
Suit Against Harry BOrge.
son Crossed Off Common
Pleas Docket

Two cases were withdrawn IN the
court of common pleas this morn
ing. One involved the trial Of an
action which started yesterday, the
case Of Vahan Barbarins against
Harry A. BorgeSon.
Damages Of 5000 were sought In
the action as a result Of alleged in
juries suffered by the plaintiff in
an automobile accident at the cor
ner Of Congress avenue and Bank
streets, March %, 1885.
The other case was that Of the
Quality Liquors, Inc, against the
Felix StrueS Package store. The
suit was for $3.50 and involved q
loan Of $139.50.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
BY ELMER C. WALLER
UNITED Press Financial Editor

New York, March 8-(UP) -
Stocks opened steady In light trad
ing today. Bonds improved. while
cotton futures lost 2 to 6 points.
Du Pont made q new high at 1856
So up IA while American Tele-
phone equaled its high at 173H up
1-8. Eastern Air Lines made a new
top at 1919 up IL. In further re-
Spouse to its income statement.
American Air Lines also made a
new high.
Steels were firm and coppers
steady. Motors were UP small
amounts. Aircrafts held around the
previous close. Oils were moder-
ately active with prices tending
down.
Standard oil of New Jersey
opened 1000 shares at 43 1-2 off 10
followed by a similar block at the
same price. Socony- Vacuum OPEN
ed $500 shares at II IA off 1-8.
Automobile equipments were
strong with motors products at a
new high for the year. Small gains
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Brass City Aerie

Brass City aerie of Eagles ini-
tiated a class of IA candidates at
exercises held last night at the
club rooms on East Mountain
State Deputy William F. Kelly, Of
Naugatuck, was a guest Of honor,
Plans were made for another
class initiation April IS. A dele
cation from the local aerie will
attend a special program to be
sponsored soon by New Britain
Eagles.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
"War' Orders

The Scovill Mfg. Co. of this city
has been awarded $153,152 con-
tract by the war department, &C
cording to Assistant Secretary of
War Louis A. johnson. The order
is for fuses and related parts.
The contract has been awarded
under the governments education
al orders program, aimed to IA
miliarize factories with manufac-
ture Of war materials and supplies
in the event of war.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
WOMAN DESCRIBES
MATE AS GAMBLER

Judge Frank p. McEvoy this aft
ernoon granted two divorces In Su-
perior Court Mary Stevens was CIV
en- O divorce from her husband MI
chael J. Stevens. After question:
ing by her attorney, Thomas r. Me-
0rath she stated her husband hit
her and kicked her and was IN.
tolerabiy cruel. The wife described
her husband as q gambler.
Helen Casey was granted q d.
vorce from her husband Eugene y.
Casey Jr. on the grounds OF intol.
eTable cruelty. Atty, Morris Robin
appeared for tho plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
KENNEDY PAYS VISIT

London, March e.--(UP) LIMITED
States Ambassador Joseph p, Ken
nedy, who returned 10 his post yes
terday after Q vacation In thl
United States, visited Prime Min.
lateH Neville Chamberlain NJ No
10 Downing street today. They dis.
cuased the forthcoming visit 81
Sumner Weilea, President RooBo.
velts special envoy 10 Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
LATE REALTY NEWS
QUIT CLAIM DEED

QUIT CLAIM DEED
Isabel Stasaitis to George and
Grace Dobkins, property ON Violet
I street.
Cornelius Lucian TO william Luz
clan, property on Bishop street..
Ann Yarmela to Joseph Yarm-
Ella and others, property on Vail
street.
Mortgage Releases
Antonio Dal0via to Nicholas Co.
viell0.
Carmen Recchini TO Teresa Gil
obj.
Estate Of George H. Cloves TO
Charles M. Rogers and others.
Andrew Augustine to Stanley
Hatch.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten-
lions have been filed at the Of
flee Of Town Clerk Mary c. Kill
martin:
BonOit j. Picard, 8 Slocum street,
and Evelyn e. Bouchard, 80 Cliff
ton avenue.
Edward Miller, 40 State street,
and Alice Hipsher, 479 West Main
street. &GnA
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Spotlghting
Brass CityNews
Chairman

Harold Hadley, president Of the
Young Mems Republican club Of
Waterbury, has been appointed
chairman of the entertainment
committee for the state Young Re-
publican convention. The state
wide gathering will be held at the
Hotel Taft, New Haven, April 10.
Also appointed has been Dennis
McCleary, of Watertown, who will
serve as chief sergeant-at-arms
for the convention.
A large delegation from Water
bury will attend the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Hold Everything!

The monthly meeting Of the
Harry Houdini assembly, Society
Of American Magicians, will take
place at the Press club here Mon
day night Magicians from all
parts Of the state will be present.
Before INDUCING in any sleight
Of hand, short business meeting
will be held. A few selected guests
have been invited.
Marius Claude is the president
and Vincent Boyar, Of the Bristol,
the secretary treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Chimney Fire

Engine II made a long run to
Platts Mills today to extinguish
a chimney fire at the home Of
Louis Regan, Bristol street.
An overflow Of oil in a burner
at the home Of E. N. Jorgensen,
140 North Main street, started a
small fire which was extinguished
by men from three companies.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
HOBBY CLASSES IN CHURCHES

Detroit - Cup - Detroiters may
go to churches, these days to learn
to rhumba, speak French or ac-
quire charm. Such instruction, to-
gether with many other kinds, Is
offered In three church buildings
weekly as part Of the city recreation
departments hobby program.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
PRIVATE LAWLOR
LEAVES HOSPITAL

Private Michael Lawlor, a men,
Der Of the Town Plot fire station was
dismissed today from the Waterbury
hospital where he had been treated
since Sunday. The fireman was over
come by smoke while fighting the
blaze that destroyed DR.. Dudley B.
Deming's home on the Country club
road.
Private Lawlor was placed In an
oxygen tent when first admitted to
the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
WanderluSt

Three boys reported missing yes
terday were found by police after
a few huors. Two Of the boys, one
10 and the other IA, were found in
New Haven. The boys parents
picked them up today.
The third, a six-year old lad,
was found here by Motor Patrol
man Joseph Mccarthy.
Local police arer assisting in the
search for a 10-year-old Middle
town boy reported missinf1 yester
day.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Market Opens Steady
But In Light Trading
Bonds Improve Cotton Futures Lose Up to Points;
DUPONT Makes New High; American Telephone High

were made by New York Central,
Loft, U. s. Steel, North American,
American Smelling and Vanadium.
Curtiss Wright opened 5000
shares at II la up IA followed by
1,400 at the same level. Monsanto
Chemical jumped Ia to 100 1-2
on the first transaction.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
NEW ENGLAND LEADS

Boston, March e.--(UP)-New
England led the nation In Janu.
aTy with production OF i2.i401i6
pair OF shoes, q 3 per cent increase
over January, 1880. the New Eng.
land ehoe n Leather association re-
ported today.
Percentage increases BY states
were Maine D, Massachusetts, 3
and New Hampshire fractional.
Massachusetts led nll shoe states
with o total production Of 0,l70 t.
eeo pairs. New York was second with
D,f2e,SDt pairs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
FraternaL Neu,s
Harmony Lodge

A stated communication was
held last night by Harmony lodge,
A. F. & A. M, at the Masonic tenn
pie. The meeting was followed by
card playing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Lecturing knight

knight
Attorney Michael
lecturfng knight
prosecutor
DR. Mortimer OHara exalted ruler presided meeting
in the absence Mr. Jarvis spending
Moving pictures
Plans made for the initiation
he
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Leading knight

Exalted Ruler Leading knight
Officers Of the Waterbury lodge Of E nominated ut meet
last night with Cashn being named exalted
succeed Exalted Ruler Walter Jarvis Election Of officers will held
Nominated also Esteemed leading knight John
esteemed knight
Attorney Speman secretary Warner;
John Bennett John Griffin
40
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
HARPIST SCORES
HIT in CONCERT
ArtiSs DeVOlt Entertains
Baptist Audience Assist
ed By Mrs. Carlson

Miss Artiss De Volt, harpist, Miss
Gertrude Buttrey, violinist, and Mrs.
F. B. Carlson, pianist, were heard in
recital last night at the First Bap-
fist church. The recital was musi-
cal treat and the three musicians
were artists Of ability.
Miss De Volt, harpist, comes from
Boston and has established a record
in musical art that is growing, solo
harp performance. She has had a
wide experience with noted orches-
tras, such as the Boston Symphony
and at the Salzburg festival in Aus
tria. Miss Buttrey is from Stamford
and Mrs. Carlson is well known To-
cally as organist and choir director
at the First Baptist church.
Last nights program included
some numbers for harp and violin
alone, and some for combination
Of two and three instruments. The
program was as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Collector Prepares
Tax Bills For Mail
About 81 900 Statements to Be Forwarded to Prop
erty Owners for Payment in May; Need More Space

ing Of the city government until the
first installment of taxes was re-
ceived.
Evening star., 1940-05-19

p DON T suppose one person IN thousand could
identify DR.. William Small. He was just
d professor in small college and he has been
dead these many years. Hardly anything - eX-
cept one thing - is known about him. But that
one thing is enough glory for any man. and it is
simply this: he was the model on which another
man formed his life. And that man was Thomas
Jefferson.
Jefferson was wealthy. fatherless boy when
he went to William and Mary College. free to
choose for himself the life of fox-hunting
horse-racing, card-playng country sportsman
or that of serious thinker and doer. He had his
filings at the sports. But he himself told what
kept bringing him back to serious things: Il
would ask myself - what would DR.. Small do?"
had just been reading about that the other
day when one of my neghbors told me that her
little girl wanted green hat - because had
one. She thinks anything you do must be right
you know" said my friend.
1t pleased me - and also startled me a little
|. too, was DR.. Small. Just matter of hat:
Yes, but if my little friend is taking me for
model in one respect. there might we'll be many
other things about me that seem to her worth
adopting think will be just little more
thoughtful about my own life hencetorth, be-
cause of the gratifying but sobering realization
that another human being is patterning after me-
Recently in a radio broadcast, Gordon Self
ridge, who built London's great department
store, said that in his younger days he watched
others and found that honesty paid - and so
he had built his business on that policy. But he
confessed that in those days he was so eager for
success that if he had seen dishonest men reaping
real profits he might have followed their example
The young Selfrdge was able to pick his
Dr. Smalls wisely. But how many tragedies are
written in the prison records and probation re-
ports tragedies Of youngsters who idollzed
and followed in the footsteps of the Wrons
models! once heard Judge say: Before SEN
fencing gangster or racketeer. we ought to
find out how many boys in his neighborhood
have taken him as their ideal - and multiply
the sentence accordingly"
! HE prisoner might argue that he didn't realize
anyone was following in his footsteps. And that
might we'll be true You may not think that any
one is following in your footsteps but something
you have said, something you have done, may
influence the life of someone you have never even
seen.
Steinmetz, the famous electrical wizard, never
heard of certain brilliant friend of mine who
Evening star., 1940-05-19

is lawyer In fact, Stenmetz died Just about
the time that the young lawyer was starting out
in his career. But one day remarked to my
friend who is hunchback, that thought 1t
was wonderful that he had been able to make
50 much of his life despite his great physical
handicap.
We'll, he said, "Steinmetz did all right too y
And he pointed to shelf containing every biog
raphy ever written about the great scientific
genius - his own particular DR.. Small
IF there is ever a sound of snickerlng as !
take my place in court, he said, Il remember
how Steinmetz, too was laughed at and stared
at But he ignored it, and depended on his mind.
And try to do the same"
Doesn't he ever fail you?' | asked.
He shook his head. gravely. When | have an
important decision to make or a great dlscour-
agement to face" he said, Il sit alone and think
out what Steinmetz would do. Or | take down
book and read chapter about him. 1t always
gives me courage and helps me to see the thing
to do"
W. ALL leave footprints Just as Steinmetz did
which Others may be following even now. We
are all DR.. Smalls in our own way. No matter
how drab and routine and commonplace We
NAV think our lives often we are unConsClOuSly
instilling courage in others or giving them In
spiration The fact that you always have cheer
full greeting for your neighbors may inspire them
to cheerfuness. Your good craftsmanship may
persuade others to play the game. Your honesty
may make Others honest.
Once woman asked Dr. Wallace Nutting,
the author and advocate of beauty. how to make
her town more attractive He answered, go
home and start planting garden in your own
back vard' He knew that her example would BE-
copied by others. And 50 it is with life.
Alec Templeton, the popular composer
pianist by his talent and his delightful sense Of
humor, not only encourages those who, like him,
are blind, but inspires those without Affections.
Because Georgia Coleman once a swimming
champion, kept her courage high when she was
stricken with infantie paralysis and fought her
way back to health, someone else, somewhere,
will hold on little longer to the thread of hope.
But for every famous man or woman who
serves as model, there are hundreds of people
in every community who, unknown to them
selves, are heroes and heroines to the next-door
neighbor the family in the next block or the
filing clerk in the Office. Someone has chosen
them to pattern his life by. Have you ever
thought that you may be such hero?
Evening star., 1940-05-19

tickle him under the chin or scratch his stom-
ach If they prodded him away from one
camera he simply noated over and performed
in front of the other they always worked
with battery of two.
WHY'S vanity spoiled several days of work
until Craig hit upon the idea of setting up
third machine, dummy without any film.
They placed this in position first, and, sure
enough, up came Willy and posed, tanning
his fins and staring at the lens He stayed
there for four hours without a thought for
the other machines, and from then on the
photographers could do their work
Evening star., 1940-05-19

SALUTE Harrison Forman, who filmed the
route of Marco Polo as it is today, has
rather startling method of greeting his audi
ence. He says Il salute you in the manner
of the Tibetans" Whereupon, with shrugged
shoulders and head thrust forward, he opens
his hands, palms out, and sticks out his
tongue as far as it will go. This is not an
attempt to scare you off it merely shows
that he comes to you without weapons in his
hands or poison on his tongue.
4 4
MUGGER Camera hoggng" is not confined
to human beings. Our friend Captain John
Craig, the undersea photographer, tells about
the biggest mugger" he has ever met -
a huge sea bass named Willy, whose home
was near Cedros Island, off Lower California
The noise of the camera motors fascinated
Willy He would get in front of the underwater
cameras and wave his fins and stare for hours
at the little whirring boxes The divers could
Evening star., 1940-05-19

LOOK FOR: Steve Fishers story, Lone
Survivor" " in this issue. It's an extraordinary
tale of life in a raiding German U-boat, and
the stranglng moment when the depth charge
gets her. The author knows subs from the in
side. At sixteen he ran away and joined the
United States Navy, serving on both subma-
rines and battleshps. Several years ago he
gave up sailors life in order to write about
it - and with great success. Read his story
and forever after you'll know what it means
when you hear those words: AN enemy
submarine was sunk. NJ
Evening star., 1940-05-19

STATISTIC. Here's one answer to all the Jokes
about women drivers According to recent
survey of last years traffic accidents, more
than 90 per cent of the drivers involved in
fatal accidents were men --- less than per
cent were women.