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Evening star., 1940-05-25


delphia.-E. r. H.
A. This log cabin was occupied by Gen.
Grant at City Point, Va, during the
siege of Richmond. 1t was built in No.
vember, 1864, and within its walls were
planned the campaigns which led To
Union victories. Lincoln passed many
days there and Sherman, Sheridan and
Meade were among other distinguished
visitors. It was presented to the citizens
OF Philadelphia in July, 1865, through
George H. Stuart, an intimate friend Of
the great commander.
@. Who Is the youngest king in Eu-
rope?-E. M.
A. He is King Peter Of Yugoslavia, who
was born on September 6, 1923, and was
proclaimed king on October II, 1894.
Q. How is javelle water prepared9-
c. CA
A. 1t Is made by dissolving one-half
pound of washing soda in quart Of cold
water to which Is added one-fourth
pound of chloride of lime.
@. Where is Vachel Lindsay buried7-
M. r. T.
A. The poet is buried In Oak Ridge
Cemetery at Springfield, III.
Q. For whom is Johns Hopkins Uni-
versity named?-N. D. P.
A. It is named for Johns Hopkins, .
financier and philanthropist, born in
1795, died 1873. He became a grocer in
Baltimore at II, and in 1922 founded the
house OF Hopkins & Brothers, building
up an almost monopolistic trade in
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.
He used his large fortune in railway and
banking operations, and gave over s3,.
100000 to found the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
l1-l6-3t

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, SIS.
 PROBATE COURT, Nov. 18th, A..
 D. 194O. ESTATE of JOHN F.
 FALLON, late of Waterbury, in
 said District, absent from his
 home and unheard of for a period
 of more than seven years.
 Upon the application of GEORGE W. TALLON representing that the said JOHN F. FALLON has been absent from his home for period of more than seven years, and petitioning that the Court find that said absentee be presumed to be dead, and upon such finding being made, that Letters of Administra- ton be granted on his estate, as per application on file more fully appears. 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 18th day of Novem- Der A. D. 1940 at 930 o'clock in the forenoon Standard Ttme), and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order three times in some newspaper having a circula- ton in said District, also by leav- ing with or by mailing in registered letters. postage prepaid from Wa. terbury, a copy of this order to all parties interested and residing with out the Probate District of Water bury on or before the 21st day of November 1940.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY, 1l-16-3t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
STATE COLLEGES
 WIND UP FOOTBALL
Bv limited Pressl

With Yale playing away at Princeton, three other Connecticut college elevens close out their schedules today.
 Wesleyan and Trinity, rivals for 55 years, meet at Middletown for the 43rd game of their series. Both have defeated Amherst in the Little Three" tournament, and were evenly matched for today's fray.
 In the series Wesleyan has won 28 games and totaled 746 points, while Trinity has won IA games for l24 points. Trinity will try for its arst win in three years.
 The University of Connecticut Huskies were in Durham, N. H., to play the New Hampshire Wildcats. The Huskies were riding the short end of the odds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
NOTICE

THE BUREAU OF ASSESSMENT of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of the assessment and deter imitation of benefits and damages accruing to all parties interested by the improvement of the round corner at Watertown Avenue and Bunker Hill Avenue, as the same was accepted by the Board of Alder men October 7th, 1940, approved October 8th, 1940, made report to the Board of Aldermen setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public improvement, in all respects pursuant to the pro- visions of the charter of said City, to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto. And that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice, all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon, they did assess and determine that the benefits and damages are equal to all persons and corporations interested in the proposed public improvement.
 Report accepted, assessment of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board of Aldermen, November 8th. 1940, approved No- vember 9th, 1940.
 Attest:
 JOSEPH M. SHEA, 11-l6-3t City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Hershey
New Haven
HINKLE NOW HIGHEST
 GREEN BAY SCORER

Green Bay, Wis. Nov l6 Clark Hinkle, veteran Green Bay full back and former Bucknell All-American, became the highest scoring player in Packer history last week when he made three touchdowns against the Chicago Cardinals. The eighteen points gave Hinkle a total of BIO points compiled on 38 touchdowns, 28 extra points and IS field goals in nine season of National Football league play and placed him nine points ahead of Vern Lewellen. Le- wellen. former Nebraska halfback, who was with Green Bay from 1924 to 1892. scored 30l points on 50 touchdowns ond one point after touchdown. Lewellen is a lawyer in Green Bay now and a National Football League official.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
FIGHT RESULTS

New York Madison Square Gar denl l-Fritzie Zivic, l47h, Pitts burgh. won over Al Davis, l47is, New York t2), Davis disqualified by referee for fouling: Bernie Manhoff, l33. New York. outpolnted Norman Kahn, i38, Philadelphia @; aCr- men Notch, l50is, Pittsburgh, out pointed Harry Ginsberg, l54ls, New, York (6: Terry Young. i33ls. New York. outpointed Lee Harper. i34is, Texas (6); Ernie Vigh. .ieO. New burgh N. Y.. technically knocked out Al Bernardo. iS2'. New York (6l.
 Cleveland, O.--Jlm Blyins. i0i Cleveland. outpointed Anton Christ oforidls. i63. Greece (iO).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
NOTICE

THE BUREAU OF ASSESSMENT of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of the assessment and deter imitation of benefits and damages accruing to all parties interested by the layout of a right of way through property abutting the north side of the Naugatuck River and on the east side of Bank Street, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen November 18th, 1889, approved November 18th, 1889. made report to the Board of Aldermen setting forth that they caused req sonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public improvement, in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said City, to appear be- fore them and be heard in reference thereto. And that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice, all persons who appear ed before them.
 And thereupon. they did assess and determine that the benefits and damages are equal to all persons and corporations interested in the proposed public improvement.
 Report accepted. assessment Of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board Of Aldermen March 9th, i94O. approved March Sth. io40,
 Attest:
 JOSEPH NJ. SHEA, il.iG-3t City Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

Music by Golly," Cecil Golly and his excellent dance orchestra, comes to the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport Sunday, November 17th, to play for four hours of dancing pleasure. Currently aired thrice weekly over NEG from Donahue's, Cecil features the Three G's, Gene Eyeman, sax tootling vocalist, Arno Lewis and vi- vacious Mildred Stanley. Cecil is 8 midwest maestro who left his lau- rels there and pierced the musical heavens in the east. Successes here have justified his talent.
 There is dancing every Saturday at the Ritz with the Casa Ritz or- chestra, every other dance a tempt ingly romantic waltz. Sunday after noon features Gas Carr and his Black Cats direct from the Savoy ballroom in Harlem. Low down rhythms for jivin', lindy and the break-away are presented with true jitterbug vigor. Those who do not dance will enjoy watching the bugs" and listening to the entertaining music by Gas Carr. The coming of Ray Herbeck on Sunday, November 24th, and the Mcfarland Twins on Thanksgiving night, November 28th, are looked for Ritz events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Additional Sports HERSHEY BEARS
 ON ARENA ICE
Strong Club From Last Season at New Haven
 Sunday

New Haven, Nov. 16-The Hershey Bears will attempt to pick up where they left off here last season at which time they knocked the New Haven Eagles out of their play-off series. on the Arena ice surface Sunday night. Action will start at 8:30.
 The Battle Birds, by Indianapolis and whipping Providence on suc- cessive nights, served notice that they are going to make a real bid for the title this year. The Eagle lines have at last found themselves and are now working smoothly.
 Hershey comes here with practi- cally the same club which played such fine hockey last year. New Haven mad Hershey had won five games each against one another, including in the playoffs, with Hershey taking that odd game in the final of the series.
 Led once again by Herb Mitchell, the Chocolate Soldiers have an old New Haven enemy in the lineup, he is none other than Red Doran, burly defenseman, who always manages to create trouble lineups:
 Nev Haven Hershey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
You Have Business Service Render Advertise This
Legal Notices

STATE or CONNECTICUT. DIS TRICT or WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, November 1l, 194O.
 ESTATE OF JOSEPH H. MAssI- COTTE, late of the town of Water bury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set- clement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly att tested, within said time, will be de- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 BELLE BYRNE, 11-15-3t Executrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
NOTRE-DAME-IOWA

South Bend, Ind, Nov. 16-(UP) --Notre Danes undefeated football team, victor in six straight games, meets it's jinx team of 1889 today Iowa, Before an estimated 50.O0O the Irish will attempt to avenge last years T to defeat which came after Notre Dame had won six in a row, The Irish are strong favor lies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
INVITATION TO BID

November IF, l94u. Sealed bids addressed to the State of Connecticut for the following:
 installation of Underground
 Electric Feeders at the Agricul-
 tural Experiment Station, New
 Haven, Conn.
 will be received in Room 402, State office Building, Hartford, Conn.,, un- til 2 o'clock, D. m. on the 22nd day of November, is40. and immediately thereafter on said day publicly opened and read aloud in said room. Plans and Specifications may be examined in room after Nov. 18th, l940, and may be obtained with out cost. Performance and Labor and Materialmen Bonds to be fur nished by the bidder awarded the contract shall be in an amount not less than 100s5 of the contract price. The Commissioner of Public Works reserves the right to waive techni- cal defects or to reject any and all bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid a certified check drawn upon State Bank and Trust Com pany or a National Bank located in the State of Connecticut to the order of the Treasurer of the State of Connecticut in an amount not less than 59o of the bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid until after the contract shall have been awarded.
 R. A. HURLEY, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. Ad No. 132 Illicit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
NAVY=COLUMBIA

New York, Nov. 16.-UP)-A strong Navy team, loser only to Notre Dame and Pennsylvania. bat ties Columbia at Baker Field today in the llth game of a series that began in 1900. Since then, Colum- bia has won six and Navy four but the Middies were favored to add an- other victory to their string today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICT OF WATERBURY, ss PROBATE COURT November sth, 1941.
 late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly at tested, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 NICOLINA cALO. 11-16-3t Administratrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
HOLY cROss.TEnIPLE

Worcester, Mass. Nov. i6.--(UP)- Holy Cross, struggling to snap a three game losing streak. took the field an underdog against Temple today. In five previous meetings the teams have split four games with the i037 meeting a scorelesS sie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

CADILLAC
 Guaranteed Used Cars l940 LaSalle Sedan 1899 Packard Sedan 1899 Pontiac Sedan 1899 Plymouth Sedan 1889 Buick Coupe 1889 Oldsmobile Sedan. R. and H. 1888 Packard Sedan 1888 Buick Coupe 1897 Pontiac Sedan 1886 Buick Touring Sedan 1887 Buick Sedan R. & H. 1887 Oldsmobile 8 Sedan 1886 Chevrolet Sedan 1885 Packard Sedan 1886 Packard Sedan 1885 Pontiac Sedan
 Others from $25 up
 Cadillac OldsmObile 504 Watertown Ave Dial 5-1149 Also 379 w. Main St. Dial 5-0319
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

The Owners have notified me that they will sell the ne-family house located at 3l Lone Oak Ave. at $4,500 with $500 down if 1t is dis posed of immediately. This price is made subject to the approval of the owner.
 HUTCHINSON & HUTCHINSON l95 North Main St. Dial 3-4404
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
"The big dope thinks he'll get raise that way!..
Business SerUice
Business Services Rendered

FOR BETTER SERvICE-Call Rus sells Waterbury Towel Supply Go. 892 East Main St. Dial 5-1377 Coat, Apron and Towel Supplies also h. dustrial Dry Cleaning Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

-6 room house. Hot water heat. 2-car garage. Large lot. Price $4,500. Inquire 43 Fox St. Dial 4-6036.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

SALE OR RENT-Bldg. for storage or Garage at A Chapel St., Water vile. Ina. 20 Chapel St., Waterville. 3-0655.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
LIQUOR PERMIT ATUCE nE ADDUWrA nWnN

This is to give notice that I, Domenico Ferrara, of 29 Brewster St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Nov. 18th, 194O, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Restaurant (A.A.) Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises. 743-747 North Main St, Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Domenico Ferrara, of 20 Brewster St., Waterbury, Conn. and will be conducted by Domenico Ferrara, of 29 Brewster St., Water bury, Conn.,. as permittee
 DOMENICO FERRARA.
 Dated Nov. 18th, 194O. 11-16-23
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

CHESHIRE-In good residential sec- ton. 1-family, 6 rooms, sun-parlor, fireplace, hot water heat, garage. A bargain at $500 Easy terms. Mark A. Tierney Agency, Real Estate & Insurance, I'll Bank. 4-2258.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

WINDOW CLEANING = You will save money if you send for us to do your cleaning Connecticut Window Cleaning O.. Office. 322 Pine St. Dial 4-4517.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale
BARGAIN!

FOR SALE - 3 family house. rooms on each floor. Located or Brewster St. Call 3-6681 for ap- pointment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Automobiles
NeuU Car Dealers
Automobile For Sale

PACKARD Always A Safe Place To Buy" 1889 Packard Touring Sedan 1888 Packard 120 Touring Sedan 1886 Packard Sedan 1899 Mercury Sedan, R. & H. 1899 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan 1887 Ford Sedan Packard Waterbury, Inc. 482 Watertown Ave. Dial 4-6l09
 Open Evenings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
398 West Main st., Waterbury

Autos, and Trucks For Sale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
For Rent Real Estate
Houses For Rent

I Storage s Warehouses, Rent
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02
Says, There Are No Real Negro
Democrats At Heart

O. Stanton DePriest, who was sent here by the
Republican National Committee from Chicago to adj
dress a Republican meeting, held at Dreamland Hall,
Wednesday evening, October 80 at 8 o'clock was one
st the greatest tournouts ever held I'M Omaha. One
thousand people stood at attention for an hour and IL
minutes while Mr.. DePriest unfolded the relation Of
Il" NEGRO and the Republican party and its advan-
tagss and the relation of the Negro and the Demo-
7""tic party and its disadvantages. During Mr.. De-
Priests talk, one could have heard a pin drop. The
entire audience listened attentively to every utter
anee made by him. Mr.. Kinsler who is a candidate
for District Judge and who was United States Dis
trict Attorney for 8 years in Omaha, Nebraska, said
to Mr.. C. c. Galloway, Director Colored Division for
Nebraska, at the end of Mr.. DePriest's talk, "You
know Mr.. Galloway, I have heard many of the great
est orators of the world, but Mr.. DePriest made the
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02

State Examiner. Knowing the
size of our state and the time il
would take to present himself and
qualifications for office to the cit
liens, he filed early and became
the first to file for statewide CT
flee.
His work gave him training in
fact finding, accounting and inves-
LEGATION and an understanding of
law. all so essential in the office
of Railway Commission. 1t also
gave him an intimate understand
ing of the commerce problems of
the various businesses, towns and
cities that make up our state.
Because of the work that he has
done, Richard H. Larson can truly
present himself to the people of
the state as a "Citizen of Nebr-
aska''.
He is an ex-service man, do years
of age.
Many people, in all walks of life
throughout the state. know him
and the character of work that he
has done and is qualified to do if
elected.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02
This Week In Religion
and Thought
BY ROBT. L. MOODY
FIGHTING
ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES
Last Thursday morning hund-
reds of teachers and others listen
ed to Congressman Martin Dies.
He made us think soberly and
shudder at times as he told us a.
bout the activities of the Fifth
column in America. Just this
morning we heard the report of
the discovery of a time bomb that
had been placed in a U. S. troop
ship. Had this bomb exploded,
5000 soldiers and $50 officers,
wives and children might have
been killed or drowned at sea.
We r Convinced that there are
enemies working within.
But as Negroes, we love our
country, we have none other to
which to pledge loyalty. Yet wo
r often denied the privilege to
work in such industries that are
imperative for National Defense.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02

Miss Leona Baham Cain, who re-
ceived the Master of Social Work
degree from the Atlanta Univers-
ity School of Social Work last
June began work this week as a
Ease worker in the Foster Home
Department of the Colored Orph.
an Asylum and Association for
the Benefit of Colored Children,
Riverdale on the Hudson, New
York, according to an ANNOUNCE
ment made by Forester B. WASH
ington, Director of the School. She
is also a graduate of the Univers-
ity of Illinois, and served as a vol
unteer worker for a number of
years with the Illinois Childrens'
Home and Aid Society, Chicago.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02
URGE HIS ELECTION ON THE
BASIS OF HIS QUALIFICA-
TIONS

Supporters of John L. Barber.
Republican candidate for County
Commissioner, are urging his ell
ection on the basis of his qualific-
atoms as an experienced business
man and farm operator.
Born and reared on a farm near
Bancroft, Nebraska, his earlie1
Career included five years as a
country banker. Thirty-four years
ago he established his home in o
maha when he became a credit
man in the wholesale grocery
business. Later he served 20
years in the trust department of
the United States National Bank
in the handling of farm loans and
the managing of farm properties.
Mr.. Barber owns his home at
1866 Evans Street. He and Mrs.
Barber have two sons, and three
daughters. Three of the children
are graduates of Nebraska univ
ersity. One daughter is a teacher
in Omaha schools.
Candidate Barber is a veteran of
the Spanish-American war and a
member of Lee Forby Camp of
the Spanish-American veterans.
His candidacy for commissioner is
his first political race.
j. l.. Barber, is a member of
Emmanuel Baptist Church, and
has been for the past 35 years.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02

Dwight Griswold, republican
nominee for governor, added to
the Second Ward Republican
Headquarters at 2414 North
oath Street, Omaha, Nebraska,
a campaign manager, Mr.. VII
liam Davis and a secretary,
Mrs. Ethyleen Smith.
This is the first time any Re-
publican governor nominee has
made such a step. The reason
for this is Mr.. Griswold has de-
clared his philosophy of com
plete tolerance for all races.
These headquarters will gladly
furnish the public with true
facts of Mr.. Griswold. He is to
be commended for his fairness
to the Colored race.
We are sur that Mr.. Gr1sWold
will be one of the finest COVER
nors Nebraska has ever had.
Anyone in doubt of his fine re-
cord just call Harvey 1924 or
visit your headquarters at 2414
North oath Street.
Don't forget to vote for
DWIGHT GRISWOLD
for your next governor on Nov
ember 5th.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02

During the summer of 1889 she
was a staff member of the Abra-
ham Lincoln Centre, Milton June
tion, Wis, sponsored by the Abra-
ham Lincoln Centre of Chicago.
She was accepted as a member of
the 1910 Chicago Work Camp,
SPONSORED by the American
Friends Service Committee last
summer.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02
Richard II. Larson, Born
and Reared In Douglas
County

Richard H. Larson, Republican
candidate for Railway Commiss-
Toner was born and raised in Doug
las county and educated there. At
ter being employed ten years in
an Omaha bank, he spent eight
years out in the state, first year as
Assistant to National Bank Exam
liners and later seven years as
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02
NOTICE

aha man, and he is the only candi-
date for Judge who has promised
us to give us representation in the
Municipal Clerk office.
Our interest will be best served
BY supporting and voting for Mr.
O'Connor.
Mr.. Charles Coleman is a men,
Der of the executive committee I'M
the Patrick W. O'Connor for Mum
icipal Judge Club.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02

While we are kept out, it is being
discovered that scores and even
hundreds of unpatriotic and alien
workers are holding key positions
i'm the vital industries.
We hope Mr.. Dies and his COM
mittee discover our rich and val
liable usefulness in the midst Of
their alarm.
The Omaha guide., 1940-11-02
PRACTICED LAW IN OMAHA
FOR SIXTEEN YEARS

Patrick w. O'Connor, candidate
for Municipal Judge, has practiced
law in Omaha for sixteen years
he is an e~x-service man, a member
of the American Legion, 40 & s.
Disabled American Veterans and
many civic and Social clubs.
Mr.. O'Connor is a North On