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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
ST. LUCY'S CYO
 SPONSORING. DANCE

Tonight, St. Lucy's CYO will hold its second annual masquerade and dance at the north end YMCA. The hall has been appropriately decorat- ed for the Halloween season and the committee in charge expects that this years affair will be far .more successful than last year. The music is being furnished by the Hi-Hatters orchestra. Prizes will be awarded for the funniest, the most unique, and the prettiest costumes.
 The committee in charge of this years affair consists of the follow ing: Miss Grace Lasprogata, Alex ander Mole, Michael DeLeon. Charles Pace, Alessio Caporaso. Miss Eleanor Scalzo, Harold Colbmasani, Levio Allegrini, Arthur Fisher, Miss Tina Caporaso, Armand Fisher, Edmund Mole, Angelo Summa and Charles Renaldi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
SPECIAL PROGRAM
 FOR YOUTH DAY
Young Democrats Hear
 Speakers Discuss New Deal Achievements

Roosevelt Youth Day" was ob- served by Young Democrats of Wa terbury with 8 special program last night at Grand hall. Several speak CTS were heard and the members listened to President Rooseyelt's ra- dio address.
 Attorney John Membrino, candi- date for state representative, Attor- ney Carmine Cipriano, James Glad ney, Secretary James Bianco, AL phonso Ferraro and Vincent Coates were among the speakers. President Nicholas Zappone urged that mem bers do everything possible to win votes for President Roosevelt, Rob- ert A. Hurley and the entire Demo- cratic ticket.
 The club made plans to take part in the Democratic parade and rally Saturday night. Twenty cars car rying club members will be in the parade, meeting first across the post office on Grand street.
 Plans for rally sponsored by the club itself were also made. Full plans will be announced next week. Fifteen new members were formal ly accepted last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

share of juicy patronage, includ- ing the richest plum the Bronx ma chine ever has had to savor-the $25, 5,000-a-year aldermanic presiden- cy.
 In the fall of 1917 young Ed Flynn was sent to the state assembly by Arthur Murphy. Then as now the assembly was the lowest of all elec- tive offices, 8 testing ground for po- litical fledgings.
 Assemblyman Flynn passed all tests so well that after four terms at Albany he was leap-frogged over the heads of his seniors into one of the prize elective offices then open to Bronx politicians, the job of sher- If.
 The pay was $10,000 year, the same of the governors. There was little work. There were numerous jobs uncomplicated by civil service restrictions.
 MODERN METHOD
 OF BOSS RULE
 Hymns next 10 years can be sum- marked out of his own mouth. In the fall of 1932-two years after the Seabury expose of Tammany cor ruption and shortly after Jimmy Walkers hurried departure for Eng and-Chairman Flynn said truth fully from the rostrum of Madison Square Garden:
 T don't want anyone to question my regularity. served as chairman (of the Bronx) under the great leader, Charles F. Murphy. fol- lowed that leadership. I served un- der the leadership of George w. Ol- vany, and I followed that leader ship"
 By his own boast, for the first IS years of his political career Boss Flynn was an integral part of the Tammany machine-not leader, as his apologists now try to pretend, but follower of Boss Murphy, Boss Olvany, Boss Curry.
 Flynn was leading exponent, if not actually the creator, of the mod ern school of political bosses. Edu- cated, literate, dressy in the Broad- way manner, suave and attractive, he operates his machine like busi- ness.
 He never has hung out on street corners, passing out money and favors and exchanging condolences out of the corner of his mouth. He has kept regular office hours at headquarters.
 He has a buffer to ward off unde- sirable callerS-an $8,500-a-year clerk of the surrogate's court, who seldom could be located in court but never has been reprimanded for failure to do what he is paid to do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
Mary Mulligan of Cypress Street will be sla

Mary Mulgan of Cypress Street will be slapped plenty tonight at birthday party at her home Twenty one candles will adorn the cake Mr. and Mrs Joseph Ciarleglo of School Street married five years ago today Mrs. Joe is the former Claire Petit and the proud mother of two lovely daughters, Joan Marie A. and Claire g. Jack and Billy Mischou, Jr., dropped in yesterday with another tnfoil contribution. The former by the way celebrating his seventh birthday today Anne Bogush, Joe and Eunice Rabbit and Mrs Rabbit took in Jimmie Lynchs daredevil show at the Worlds Fair Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
OPTOMETRISTS
 INFALL SESSION
Eye Security for National Defense Aim of American
 OptOmetriC Society

The American Optometric Society is pledged to deefnd the nation by aiding eyesight, ,Dr. John B. Corbett, of Boston, president of the associa- ton, told members of the Connecti- cut unit at their autumn meeting at The Elton yesterday.
 Pointing out that the industrial era subjects the eyes to greater strain than in any other period in history, the speaker asserted that the association is prepared to work with "every responsible agency in achieving eye security as an integral and indispensable part of health se- curity."
 Dr. Corbett said, however, that the 17,183 licensed optometrists in the United States today are not enough for the nations needs.
 Attended. by 75 delegates, the ses- sion began at s o'clock and contin- ued through t eveheinng.S
 ued through the evening. Other speakers included pr. Matthew H. Geiswold, of Hartford, chief of the division of cancer research of the state health department; Dr. Ralph B. Lopez, of Waterbury, and Blake Cabot of New York City, executive secretary of the public health bur- eau of the American Optometric Association.
 Dr. Lopez gave report on yis- ual survey on eye care in Connecti- cut, embracing all the communities of the state.
 Among local optometrists attend ing the meeting were: pr. Stanley Crater, Dr. Glenn Sweet, Dr. P. L. Palomba, Dr. Franklin Warren, Dr. Edward Harmon, pr. Leon Totten, Dr. George Cronin, Dr. Irving Weiss Dr. Edward Hyland, Dr. Oscar Mas sicott, Dr. Leon Phaneuf and Dr. Milton X. Fischer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson of Wildemere Avenue are boat trip to Cuba. Laura Esposto, Carolyn Manzoli, Kay Nido Josephine Mutton, Lena Quaradato, Carmela Mnicucci, Bertha Ndo Mole Cipriano, and Dolly Notte the weekend during which time they managed to catch Joe Carosellas Separate Rooms" and the Nut Club nitery. William w. Ofsiany of this city and Genevieve M Kasabucka of Southington united in marriage last Saturday in Jennie's home town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

Glancing through the Autumn issue of "The Jesuit Seminary News noted the of the death of Rev. Francis B. Goedng, s. J., June 25 Many in this city will recall Father Goeding in the days when the old Immaculate Conception Church was still in existence It dates back quite number of years when Father Goeding first came to Waterbury with Jesuit group to preach mission to the men, women and chi the main church went across to St. Patrcks hal and every service church and hall filled to capacity Father Goeding it will be remembered, slight of ascetic bearing and features resembling somewhat the late Pope Leo XIII He had sharp tongue that not however, unkind He understood human nature and those who attended mission services appreciated and benefited by his good advice In later years he returned to preach mission at St. MargareS when the late Rev. Edward Brennan pastor In the Seminary News item Father Goeding is referred to he grand old man of the mission band' He was eighty-Sx years of age at the time of his death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
Q ANSWERS TO
 CRANIUMc CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

1. Men affected by the conscrip- tion law are those between the ages of 21 and 35, inclusive.
 2. The conscription bill was sponsored in Congress by Senator Edmund Burke and Representative James Wadsworth.
 3. No, guardsmen were made eligible for active service in 8 pre- viouS measure.
 4. First conscription call will summon up about 100000 men.
 5. The law provides for a years active duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

Policemen at headquarters yesterday were very elated with the new .3S Colt revovers distributed Dan Carson. They're bit heavier than the old Colts which have been in service for 21 years According to cop the present guns should last S5 years the old ones stood up as long as they did The boys in blue are tckled with their pistols and if enemy planes should soar overhead one of these days they may amply serve the purpose of anti-craft guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
ONE NIGHTMARE TEACHES HIM

Spokane, Wash. = (UP) -- John Condon, 60, has decided against sleeping on embankments. Condon told emergency hospital attendants he had nightmare" while dozing near an embankment, and rolled 30 feet down a steep incline before being able to stop. He was treated for cuts and bruises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
EN EM.

The Tower offers congratulations to Raymond and Anna Roche Greene of 1865 East Main Street. wno yesterday became the fond parents ot twin Doy porn at St. Marys Hospital. There are now four boys m the family Jackie age five and Jin1nie age three. The proud daddy affiliated with the Diamond Ginger Ale Company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

Jack German of the Henry Weyand Company, golfer par excellence was the recipient of trophy from Bud Geoghan, pro at the Rockedge Country Club, for making hOle-in-One recently. Jack was quite thrilled but his young sons, Jackie, James and Joe also golfers delighted The trophy is silver golf ball Gin miniature) engraved, "P.GA.-Hole in One" and can be used watch chain. It will always be pleasant remembrance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
A FRIEND TO ALL Dedicated to Michael Palomba)

Bright and gentle, sturdy and vigorous Times sentimental and very ambitious; Prompt for anything-austere undivided Controlled uprising whenever he presided. Hist! That Mike friend to all. Unselfish was he, and gifted with Will, Never untdy and thought no i'll. An ear to reason to master reflection, An eye to treason his first objection Hark That Mike-a friend to all He stood aloft with eternal friendship And heart soft for faithful courtship; pleasing character just old Another factor-that index of his soul. Hist; That Mke-a friend to all. say more, for words abundant, speech galore you, even are redundant; Yet, not enough for extreme description, So, in rough offer heart inscrption May God bless you Mike, friend to all.
 JIMMY, FRIEND.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
READING THE NEWS
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Reading the news Brings out plenty of views, Some turn to finances, Sports or by-glances. There's your reader of crime Who spends all his time PeruSing the scandals And robbery by vandals. Some danes like the stories Rather than the glories Of men and women in the news Or any of their views The learned read the editorials, The curious turn to obits and memorlaS' And those readers are honeys Who only read the funnies Horse racing engages the betters, certain class read letters, Of course there are readers of tashlon 1aoS And many just read the ads. Reading the news Brings out plenty of views, Some read all about the reds, Others just read the heads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

Hymns creation, nor one who dares resist Ed Hymns dicta.
 For IS years Ed Flynn was Tammany's stooge for the Bronx Now Flynn is boss-and Tammany and the big Brooklyn machine and all their allies must jump through the hoop any time Boss Flynn says the word.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
BIG TEiREE Firt Q AFiees-- The Story of Ed Flynn, A Tammany Boy, Who Beat The Machine And Made Good
Democratic Chief
 Based Career on Learning to Obey

First of three articles on the nations Big Three political ma chimes. Written by S. Burton Heath, New York reporter who won the Pulitzer prize for his ex- pose of the Judge Manton case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

Greece has the greatest build ing slump in its history. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

NEXT: Frank Hague.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24

Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
MRS. LOUIS SAGE
 SOCIETY LEADER
Women's Christian Serv- ice Group Organized at
 St. PauI's M. E. Church
(NEA Cablephoto)

Mrs. Louis Sage was elected presi- dent of the Women's Society oi Christian Service at the initial meeting of the group yesterday af- ternoon at St. Fouls Methodist Epis- copal church on East Farms street. This newly organized group will hold meetings twice a month in the future.
 Others elected to office were: Mrs. August Paul, vice-president; Mrs. John Steck, recording secretary; Mrs. Walter Oldroyd, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Paul, chairman of the church activities committee; Mrs. Asa Smith, treasurer; Mrs. Milton Leas, fifth vice. president; Mrs. David Wood, sixth vice-presi- dent; MT. Wood, spiritual; Mrs. Will liam McGee, program; Mrs. Henry Staples, membership; Mrs. Frank Meisinger, status of women; and Mrs. Hugh Sutherland. publicity and printing.
 Rev. Samuel Johnson, pastor, will speak at the 10:30 o'clock services Sunday morning on the subject, "The Power of Christ Within.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
FORMER GOVERNOR
 PAINFULLY HUR I
Charles A. Tenlpleton Un- der Observation at Hos-
 pital; ; Hit By Auto

Former Governor Charles A. Templeton. of 92 Country club road, who was struck by an automo- bile on Central avenue last night, was reported to be resting com fortably" today at the Waterbury hospital.
 Hospital attaches said X-rays have not yet been developed. MT. Templeton may have suffered a broken left leg.
 Captain William B. Duggan said no arrest has been made, pending completion of the investigation by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Dunphy and Donald Monaghan. Michael J. Ryle, 40, of 43 Elmwood avenue, was the driver of the car.
 The accident occurred when MT. Templeton was crossing the street near the Waterbury Woman,s club. MT. Templeton, who had been at the graduation exercises of the Wa. terbury hospital Nursing school, was crossing to get to his car, where his wife awaited him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
JUDGE BALDWIN
 GRANTS DEGREES

Four diyorces were granted by Judge Alfred c. Baldwin at this mornings short calendar session of the superior court. Dorothy B. Ny berg was granted a divorce from her husband, Robert J. Nyberg on grounds of desertion. She was also granted custody of her children and $10 week for the support of the children.
 Salvatore Salerno was granted a divorce from Lena Salerno on grounds of desertion.
 Ruth Nelson was granted a di- vorce from Arthur Nelson, on grounds of desertion. She was also granted custody of her children.
 Edith Amelia Weaver was granted divorce from Harold P. Weaver on grounds of cruelty. She was al- lowed custody of children and $1O a week for their support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
THREE MET DEATH
 FROM COLLISION

York, Me, Sept. 20.-(UP)-Three men including recent bridegroom lost their lives and two others were injured today in a head-on collision between 15a ton truck and a sedan.
 Adam A. Litvinowich of Bidde- ford, who married MurieI T. Saw telle of Portland only 18 days ago, died at a hospital.
 Walter Cottrell of Saco and A. bert Poitras of Biddeford died al- most instantly in the crash. The dead men and their companion were driving to work at Portsmouth navy yard.
 Willie Roy of Biddeford, the other passenger in the sedan, suffered sey- ere head cuts.
 Roy Y. Cram, 29, of Sanford, who was hoSpitalized with chest injuries was quoted by state police as say- ing he must have fallen asleep. :" permitting his truck to swerve into the left lane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
STATE ORDNANCE |OF FICE OPENED
Hartford Chased as One of Nations IA Districts
 To Receive Orders

Colonel Robert Sears, Executive Officer of the Hartford Ordnance District, announced today that the World War system of decentralized procurement for the Ordnance De- partnnent has been reestablished by the War Department.
 This means that, as one of the nations fourteen districts, the Hartford Ordnance District will re- ceive its share of allotments direct from Washington. The District will then proceed to advertise for bids and let contracts independe dently, fol- lowing through with close superVi- sion of the actual production and delivery of materials.
 Although responsible for all class es of Ordnance material, the Dis trict will at present concentrate exclusively upon procurement of artillery ammunition, bombs, and related items. Ordnance officers and inspectors stationed right in the manufacturing plants will make certain that the materials conform to the rigid standards of Uncle Sam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
BY ELMER 0. WALZER lrr-asS n---.. r,s....,.st-sr was1sk. =.

NOM1DD4 GL683 R Anl4AAtABA EUANUAy
 New York, Sept. 2O. CUP Stocks marked time in quiet dealings to- day. Traders awaited further devel- opments in the Battle of Britain be- fore adding to commitments. Most leading shares we're only fractional ly changed, with gains and losses about evenly mixed.
 Bethlehem chung around its pre- vi0us close, while U. s. Steel had a small loss. Chrysler held minor fractional decline, but General Mo- tors met support around its previ- ous close. Aircraft shares were about steady, although Douglas was down 1-2 point.
 Coppers, merchandising shares, chemicals and oils were mixed. Building issues were softer, with U. s. Gypsum down 1-2. Utilities held steady, while mos trails had small gains.
 Buying of preferred issues slack ened, but senior shares of Otis Steel and Revere Copper & Brass were up point and more. Sidney Blumen- thai preferred was up 1 S-4 at a new high and gains of 3 point and more were recorded by Curtis Pulp fishing and J. J. Newberry. Lehigh Portland Cement preferred gained { points to 112.
 International Telephone opened HOO at ? -1-4, unchanged. Ingersoll Rand dropped Ia points and U. s. Gypsum was down similar amount AircraftS were steady. Utilities were slightly f1rmer with North American up 3-8 at 19 ,3-8. Most rails had small gains.
 Sears Roebuck, Dow Chemical. U. s. Smelling, American Telephone, Anaconda, Kennecott and Radio Corp. had small gains. Woolworth, Montgomery Ward Texas, Corp. Standard Oil of New Jersey, Ameri- can Smelling, Phelps Dodge and Westinghouse Electric had small losses.
 Cotton Futures
 New York, Sept. 2O.-(UP)-Cot- ton futures backed and filled in a narrow range around the previous close today. Trading was fairly &C., tive. The market started unchanged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
More Aid For Britain!
Plan Now on Presidents Desk to Sell England 30 Merchant Vessels Now Tied Up in the
 James River. Virginia
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN.
 (CO-Authors of the Washington Merry Go -Round)

Washington, Sept. 20.-Another historic move to aid Great Britain, almost as significant as the de- stroyer-islands deal, is now on President Roosevelt's desk.
 It is plan to sell to the British thirty merchant vessels owned by the United States government and now tied up in the James River, Virginia.
 The vessels, built during the World war, are desperately needed by Great Britain because of her severe shipping losses in subma- rine and aerial warfare. Without new merchant ships, the British fear they will face a shortage of food and essential raw materials which may do what Hitler's bom- bardment of London so far has failed to do.
 In the once scorned James River fleet, controlled by the maritime commission, are the only ready made vessels in the world today that can be purchased in quan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
PATRIOTIC RALLY.
 COMPLETE.
J. P. LezOtte to Be Guest SOIOist at Tuesday Eve
 ning's Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Committee to Keep America Out oi Foreign Wars and the Mothers Ot American Sons tonight in the Elton Hotel at 3 p. m. All members and friends are urged to attend for im- portant discussions.
 Final arrangements will be made at tonight's meeting for the man. moth patriotic rally which the or ganizations will sponsor on Tuesday evening in the Buckingham hall The rally will be addressed by the greatest public speaker in the Unit ed States Rev. pr. Edward Lodge Curran of Brooklyn New York
 Joseph P. Lezotte of this city not ed singer will render a number of patriotic songs at the rally.
 Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston opponent of Americas involvement in the present European war will deliver an address. MT. Ryan has been conducting an anti commun- istic-anti war crusade throughout several eastern states and on num- erous occasions has spoken over Connecticut radio stations as well as from Washington, D. c.
 In an address delivered last eve- ming in New London MT. Ryan said in part"
 Americas real enemy is within our borders. He is the commun- ist the lurking coward hiding in the darkness only awaiting the day when he can plunge the dag
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
FRENCH SOCIETY
 ELECTS BOUCHARD

Court Feur de L'ys of the Asso- ciation Canado-Americane held its last meeting and election of officers last evening. Formal installation will take place in Uutnam on No- vember 3rd when the various units of the state gather to participate in the silver anniversary celebration of the subordinate court of that city.
 Newly elected local officers in- clude Rev. Ubald Laurion, chaplain; Henri Paul Fontaine, honorary pres ident; Cleo E. Bouchard, president; Mrs. Aurore Dorval vice-president; Mrs. Mederic Normandini, secretary treasurer; J. Victor Gagnon, caster of ceremonies; Mrs. Josephine Bosse, Mrs. Irene Bouchard, Albert Poulin, auditors; Mederic Norman din and Mrs. Georgiana Gravel, guards: Leon Cyr and Mrs. Sirnone Normandin, sentinels.
 The association comprises some 400 members. In addition to social activities insurance and sick bene- fits are provided for members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
Spies" Released

State police last night released two cameramen who were appre- hended near the Chase plant in Waterville yesterday, as another local "spy-scare" proved to be un- founded.
 Trooper Maurice r. rurtell said questioning revealed that the pho- tographers were "just taking plc- tures." The calneramen were said to Do itinerants who made a ilv- ing by soliciting pictures.
 The two men were arrested by 0fncers James Little and James Wagner, Of the local force, yester- day morning on the complaint Of a watohmnii at the Chase eom- pAny. Nothing was discovered. however. to incriminate them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-20
YMCA Badninton

Seventeen persons attended the badminton meeting which was held at the Central Y last night. John Monagan, chairman of the badmin- ton committee, called the meeting for the purpose of organizing a badrninton club. The club is being forced for the purpose of promoting the sport through an organized group, sponsoring and arranging matches with outside clubs, and conducting tournaments for the club members.
 Any member of the Y is eligible to become member of this club.
 The schedule for playing badmin- ton was announced as follows:
 Men: Daily l1:30 to 400; Satur- day, 100 to 800.
 Tuesday and Thursday: 5:15 to 6:SO.
 Co-Ed: Thursday s:sO to lo:3O; Sunday 7:30 to 10:00.
 Women: Mornings by arrange ment.
 Those who were at the meeting were: Gertrude Kraus, Gloria Kraus, B. A. German, Walden Trimble, Thomas J, Patterson, Laur Moore, ottllie Wilke, Kaye Martin, Adeline O,Hernier. Polly Benedict, Emily 0aess, ?. ]. Mulligan. Betty Bergen, John Monagan and Seth Goodwin.
 The group will meet again this Sunday i1iahk sepfAmher 22. at T.a0 b fn. ln the Y gym.