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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
MUUtkN EIlUUClIL ROBERTA LEE

Would be all right send young man birthday card even though card or gwen her g
 Yes; there is nothing wrong doing SO This IS mercy thoughtful gesture young would be pesmpuos to hhk anything else. o bride has intimate friends who should issue the wedding invitations?
 invitations be extendeo oy Ce gla fiance
 From which side with which hand the plate renov the table?
 From the left side of the guest the left hand
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN IsUsED: CONTIGUOUS and CONVENIENT are sometimes interchangeable distinction to use O1Js to imply expanse suitabhy The h CCNNfODIOUS spacous) CONVENIENT or the memoers
 OFTEN MIsPRoNoUNCED Discern Pronounce last syllable Ao
 OFTEN MISSPEILED; Fahrenheit
 adjoining abutng oooerlhe coieuou
 WORD STUDY: word three times and It yours he' ~ mastering word each gay looaS ~ haste superficial cafess IVe Id" rnnortant to be treated in a manner'-fialam
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
ANOTHER JUTLAND?

Because it involves so many ships-possibly 250- and has been raging intermttently for three weeks already the sea battle along the Norwegian coast is the greatest fight in modern times. It will prove more about naves than the technological probngs of the past 20 years.
 Yet it would be premature to call it more momentous encounter than the Battle of Jutland
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
UNITED STATES OF THE INTERIOR General Land Office DISTRICT LAND OFFICE


 DISTRICT LAND OFFICE
 Anchorage, Alaska.
 April g, 1940. Notice is hereby given that Fred Richard Henning, entryman togeth- CT with his witnesses, Norman B.. Cook, and Burford Carmichael, all of Juneau, Alaska, has made final proof on his homestead, Anchorage serial 08036, for a tract of land em- braced in U. s. Survey No. 2166, sit- uated on Point Louisa Beach about 16 miles from Juneau, containing OPS acres, latitude 580 23' N. longi- tude 1340 43' w. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, An chorage, Alaska.
 If no protest is filed within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, in the district land office, the final proof will be accepted and final certificate will be issued.
 FLORENCE l.. KOLB,
 Acting Register. First publication, April "A, 1940. Last publication, June 19. 1940.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
L. D. A. WOMEN HOLD INITIATION
 AT PARISH HALL

Two candidates, Miss Catheryn Mack and Miss Mary Fitzpatrick, were initiated by the Catholic Daughters of America last evening at the Parish Hall.
 Following the lodge work, refresh ments were served with Mrs. M. E. Monagle in charge.
 Announcement was made that the study club and sewing group Will discontinue meeting for the summer months.
 Members of. the sewing club how ever will gather in the near future for a picnic at the A. M. Geyer sum- mer home at Tee Harbor.
 Mrs. w. T. Mahoney was selected to make arrangements for the Ma tional Communion breakfast on May 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
LOOK and LEARN %sy. c. GORDON

of a mile furong?
 does the bulk o the AasKar uoe i'' What nd the Boxer rebellion? Who was greatest lyric poet of the Bible? Which is England's most important river?
 ANSWERS 1 One-eighth of a mile Seattle Wash A Chinese uprising against foreigners in 1900 David g. Thames.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
|SHINGLE BLAZE CALLS FIREMEN

The second alarm. of yesterday rang in shortly after 5 o'clock in the afternoon, calling firemen within a block of a previous fire several hours previous The second fire, like the first, was. shingle fire and caused by sparks from a chimney being famed into flame by wind.
 The call was to the home of Jake Cropley on Willoughby Avenue. The blaze was quickly extinguished with negligible damage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24

independent state oeclSoh was of the unwlngne of the countries the mandate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24

Mayor the Legion delegates to Juneau behalf of he people the city
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
HOSPITAL NorEs

Mrs. Morris Field and her baby son were dismissed today from St. Ann's Hospital and returned home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
20 YEARS AGO fME TIT EMPIRE
APRIL "A, 1920

x.o~
 
 independent This decision was arrived Council of the unwlngne ol the Unit the mandate Mayor delegates to Juneau ID the people of the city.
 taken over the Tenakee fls operation and the enoer Noa ghan port President and Edward Ca" ford aboard.
 gasboat classes of boats was at m reasonable good news to the owners o brought about by Alexander largest insurance in the comforting with H. R onepu
 
 gasboat Henry Roden and operated by K a" load of lumber to be taken e Ckat Packing the erection of the ne" canney there.
 President Juneau Commerclal tnes Juneau to talk over the conie ~
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24

After receiving surgical care, Rose Edwards was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital. today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24

Weather: Highest, 43; lowest, fl; rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24
A. B. CAIN

Democratic candidate for Rep- resentative. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24

Daily Empire classifieds pay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24

Mrs. Douglas Campbell ana her new baby boy were dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital today and are at their home.
 Mrs M. I. Smith, with her baby girl were dismissed today from St. Anns Hospital and are at their Sixth Street residence. Admitted to St. Ann's Hospital to- day, John Hometkka is receiving medical supervision. Alex Johnson was a surgical ad- mission today at the Government Hospital. Dorothy Cartetti underwent a ma Jor operation a the Government Hospital this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-24

Shattuck President of the Juneau Commerca Asso"' II drivers of jeys talk the coming toufls'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
BOSTON COLLECTS
 $4l,OOO FOR FDR

Boston, January 30. (UP) = Swelled by record breaking attend ance at last nights seventh annual Presidents birthday ball, Boston's contribution to the fight against in- fantile paralysis stood at $41 .OO0 to- day.
 Of 28OOO who purchased tickets, 5000 attended the ball which was held a day earlier than those in other sections of the nation because Boston Garden was unavailable to- night.
 Postmaster Peter F. Tague an- nounced that entertainment ex- penses totaled $7,0O0, leaving $21 ,000 net profit. Last years total was $18,6
 Tague also announced that an- other $20,000 poured in from the March of Dimes.
 Half of the $41,000 goes to the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis and half to aid infantile paralysis sufferers here.
 State and city officials acted as judges for dancing and military con- tests. Entertainment was provided by speciality teams from local thea ters and night-clubS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
'P. I. A. TO SEE
 MOVIES GRATIS
Phone Company to Show Films at Center School
 Thursday Night
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. J. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Jan. 3O-Members of the Beacon Falls Parent Teach CT association will see moving pie lures shown by the Southern New England Telephone company at the meeting of the association in Gen. ter school at 8 D. m. Thursday.
 Mrs. Roy Cook will head the hos tesSeS in charge of the social hour which will follow. A large attend ance is expected.
 Prepare For Highway
 One of the first steps in prepar- ation for the new proposed highway here is underway now with the dis mantling of the overhead trestle of the Connecticut Railway and Light ing company here. This treStle is at North Main street.
 The metal is being cut for scrap iron and the trolley tracks were removed several months ago. It is expected the new highway will pro- vide better and safer travel. Work on it is expected to start in the spring.
 Meet Tonight
 A meeting of the high school study club of St. Michaeps church will be held tonight at 7:30 and Rev. Jerome Cook, pastor, will address the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
YD MAKES PLANS
 FOR APRIL PARTY

The Waterbury chapter of the Yankee Division Veterans associa- tion will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening in it's quarters in the State Armory building on Field street. The meeting was originally planned for Friday evening, but the veterans yielded their privileges to permit the biennial ball of the Firemen's Aid association to take place without conflict.
 A special committee is arranging annual roll call and muster for Fri day evening, February 16. Plans will be made on this occasion for the annual Seicheprey banquet which takes place in April. Seiche- prey marks a milestone in the his- tory of the Waterbury companies of the 102nd Infantry, as well as the history of the 26th Division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Naugatuck, Jan. 30-According to a story related in court today by William Balthusas, 54, of Pond Hilk Anthony Granica apparently is a confirmed devotee of checkers. Checkers is usually regarded as a peaceful game but according to Bal- thusas it was just the opposite Sat- urday night.
 Balthugas claimed Granica vis- tied home on Pond Hill that night where Balthusas works and sug- gested that Balthusas join him ID a game of checkers. Balthusas tn- dicated he does not think much of checkers and then Granica punched him, knocking out some of his teeth, he said.
 Granica's story is entirely diff ferent. He said Balthusas wanted something to drink at the Lagownlk home on Pond Hill, and when re- fused went to the home of Mrs. Lagownik's son-in-law, where ne works, and for some reason, not clearly stated, started to chase a child around there. Granica said he tried to persuade Balthusas to halt the chase, and in doing so, Balthusas grabbed him, tearing his shirt. It was then that he punched Balthusas, he told the court.
 Balthusas denied causing trouble at the Lagownik home and Granica contradlcted himself on the stand
 So Judge Thomas R. Neary or dered that Mrs. Lagownik and her daughter-in-law be summoned to appear in court tomorrow to clear up the confusion of testimony, and the cases of Granica and Ba@thusas were continued until tomorrow.
 Balthusas is charged with breach of the peace and intoxication, but testimony by Patrolman Wilfred Evon, who with Patroln1an Beecher Woodside made the arrest, indicated Balthusas, although he had had g few drinks, was not drunk.
 Granica was arrested yesterday by Patrolman George Smith and charged with breach of the peace. Each entered not guilty pleas to the charges.
 The case of Joseph Skridulis of Pond Hill, charged with violation of the liquor laws, was continued to tomorrow at the request of counsel for Skridulis. Police said about IA gallons of alcohol were found in his home. Captain Anthony Malone, Sergeant Anthony Farrar and Ser geant Richard Ostrom participated in the raid, which took place yes- terday afternoon.
 Funeral of MT. Zehnder
 The funeral of Gottlieb Zehnder, 73, of 65 Sheffield street, Salem school panitor, who died last night at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury, will be held Thursday morning from his home at 8:30 to St. Mary's church at g o'clock, where high mass of requiem will be celebrated Burial will be in St. James ceme- tery.
 MT. zehnder was born in Swit- zerland and came to this country in 1875 and resided in Naugatuck 53 years. He was member of the New England Order of Protection, Water bury, and communicant at St. Mary's church. He was well known and had many friends here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
EAGLE LOCK co.
 PLAN UP TODAY

Terryville, Conn, January 30 - (UP) = A plan of the Eagle Lock Company to purchase $8O0,000 of its outstanding stock as means of re- lieving the concern from reported pressure of stockholders favoring liquidation, was to be discussed to- day at a meeting of the stockhold- CTS themselves.
 An independent group of stock holders was said to have obtained sufficient proxies to defeat the pro- posal. Directors needed assent from holders of 75 per cent of the out standing stock to authorize the pur- chase.
 Meanwhile, President Eliot Farley reiterated he was opposed to any plan for liquidation"
 He accepted an offer of the Con- necticut Industrial Development Commission for its technicalities to survey the company as an aid to its rehabilitation. The town board of assessors also has offered to re- duce the company's assessment by approximately $47000O. The proper ty is valued on the town books at $1 ,572, ,805, or about three times the company's appraisal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

will be added after tomorrow. It is estimated by Tax Collector James F. Fitzgerald that most property owners who are required to pay have done so but there are still some who have not yet paid.
 A number have paid today and yesterday and 1t is thought more will make the payment tomorrow Bills for this tax were mailed last June when the July property tax bills were sent out, and were at tached to these bills. Residents of the outside tax dis trict do not have to pay the Dec. 31 tax.
 Kelly Better
 Patrolman Richard Kelly, who was taken i'll late in November, is continuing to improve at his home on Woodbine street.
 Funeral of Miss NardellO The funeral of Miss Lena Mar dello, daughter of Mrs. Angeline Nardello, of 499 South Main street who died Sunday morning at her home, just week after his father Joseph Nardello, had passed away was held this morning at 8:15 from her home to St. Francis Church at 800 o'clock, where Q solemn high mass of requiem was celebrat- ed. Burial was in St. James ceme- tery.
 Rev. Albert Taylor was celebrant Rev. Bernard Butcher was deacon and Rev. Felix Weperchowski was sub- deacon. Rev. MT. Taylor officiat- ed at the grave.
 The bearers were: Joseph and Louis Nardello; Charles and Will liam Angiolillo, and Nicholas Ias- sagna and Leonard Ollero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
St. Michael's Parish
 Plans Minstrel Show
Committee Meeting to Be Held Tonight for February
 Afair-Margaret Lapman at St. Mary's Hospital
 Mrs R. w. Henon COrespondent-2s Orggs st-TeL 3-Sl62

Waterville, Jan. 30.-A meeting for all members of the parish of St. Michael's church, including the c. Y. o. society, the Ladies' Aid so- ciety and the Holy Name society, will take place tonight, 8 o'clock, in the parish hall, for the purpose of making plans for a minstrel show to be given during the month of February. The support of the entire membership of the church is desired for this affair, and every one is asked to attend the meeting tonight.
 Harry Baker has been named chairman of the entertainment committee, and Timmie Grove will be in charge of making arrange ments for the minstrel. The troop will come from Waterbury, and will be supplemented by local talent, the committee in charge of which, is headed by Miss Ruth Martin.
 The Birthday club of Waterville honored one of its members, Mrs. Arthur Batten, by giving party at her home on Huntingdon avenue, recently. Mrs. Batten was presented with gift, and pot luck supper was enjoyed. Games were played during the evening, by those present who included: Mrs. Clifford North rop, Mrs. Christine Powell, Mrs. James Clark, Mrs. Wallace Clark, Mrs. Walter Clark, Mrs. Charles Stevens, Mrs. Gordon McQuarrie, Mrs. Edna Steele, Mrs. Arthur Bat ten, and Mrs. James Wright. Miss Margaret Lamar of Mon- mouth avenue, is 8 patient at St. Mary's hospital.
 Frank Wilson of Thomaston ave- nue has been confined to his home because of illness.
 Plans are going forward for the monthly meeting of the Waterville Parent Teacher association, which will take place Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 2:30 o'clock, in the Sprague school gymnasium. Mrs. John Byrnes, president will be in charge of the meeting and 8 spe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Fiscal Year Close

Advocates Of the raising or Salar- ies of those under the normal wage level favored such restoration to be put into effect as of September 1889. But the hitch lies in the fact that the fiscal year is nearing an end now, March 31 being the final day of the present fiscal year. If there is no action on this at Thursdays meeting, it seems highly probable that it may go over to the next fiscal year.
 The board usually discusses budget matters for the next fiscal year at the March meeting and there is a probability that a preliminary dis cussion of these may take place at Thursdays sesion.
 The matter has been hanging fire for some time. When proposal for funds to take care of this was in cluded in the proposed budget for the present fiscal year, the borough board rejected the increase which would have provided for this.
 It is expected Superintendent of Schools Harold E. Chittenden will have other matters to bring to the attention of the board.
 He will submit his financial report which should give an indication of whether or not there will be a deficit in the school budget. Other school departmental reports will be given also.
 Parties Tonight All preparations have been com- pleted for the card parties and dance to be held tonight for the benefit of President Rooseve1t's in- 1 fantile paralysis fund. The card parties will be held in the Masonic Hall and the council rooms of Ajeda Council, Knights of Columbus. The dance will be held in Pythian hall.
 The Naugatuck Woman's club is sponsoring the affairs and represen- tatives of principal fraternal or ganizations in town comprise the committee in charge.
 Mrs. Walter Lamson, chairman of this committee, said today that there have been many reservations for the card parties and large att I CC1lQd11CC 10 CARCOIC0 0o VAAO 0eSAS~s All indications are that each af- fair will provide an enjoyable time for those who attend, and will also result in sizeable sums for the paralysis fund.
 Meet Tonight The Young Peoples Study Club of St. Mary's Church will meet at 7:15 tonight in the parish house.
 Members of the Children of Mary of St. Mary's Church will receive Holy Communion in a body next Sunday morning at the 9:3O mass.
 John Garland Returns
 John Garland, Jr. of Lewis street has returned from St. Mary's Hos- pital, Waterbury, where he under went an operation for appendicitis several weeks ago. He is conyalescine lat his home.
 l Final Day
 Tomorrow is the final day for pay Iment of the five-miI property ta, ldue Dec. S1, 1889. Interest charges
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Confusing Testimony
 Offered So Trial Is
 Postponed By Neary
Zehnder Funeral Thursday Morning Daughter Born to Mir. and Mrs. William J. OldakOwsi- -U. s. Rub-
 Der Hockey Team Scores Win Over Fairfaven
NAUGATU TUCK

He leaves eight daughters, Mrs. Winifred Booth, Mrs. Harry Schmidz, Mrs. Raymond DonneIly. Mrs. John Hackett, Mrs. William Metcalf and the Misses Catherine, Sophie and Pauline Zehnder, all of Naugatuck; and three sons, Edward, Gottlieb, Jr. and John Bender, all of Cleveland; brother, Herman of Naugatuck, and 8 sister, Mrs. AL bertha Ziegler, of Naugatuck.
 Friends may call after 2 o'clock tonight at the residence.
 Wintsch To Speak
 Harry Wintschc will discuss Swift zerland at the meeting of the Nau- gatuck Rotary club tomorrow noon in Halls restaurant. The Rotary bulletin states the name of Roy Johnson was omitted through error in the recent list of those having 100 percent attendance records.
 Funeral of MT. SchlOSser
 The funeral of Alden G. Schlosser, 36, of Middlefield, Conn. who yes- terday morning shot his two daugh- ters and himself at his home, will be held tomorrow afternoon here. Burial will be in Grove cemetery at the convenience of the family. The funeral service will be private. Friends are asked to omit flowers. MT. Schlosser is a former local .res- ident.
 Announce Birth
 MT. and Mrs. William J. Oldakow- ski, Jr., of Bridge street announce the birth of a daughter, Lois Jane, Saturday, January 27, at St. Marys hospital, Waterbury.
 See Action Thursday
 In making report as chairman of the salary committee appointed a the special meeting of the Nauga- tuck Teachers league, Henry Cies- lewski last night aG 8 meeting of the league told the group that upon in- struction from the committee he contacted each member of the Board of Education, and conveyed the sentiments of the Naugatuck Teach CTS Leaguge to each member. He further stated that no action on the mtater had been taken at the last meeting of the board. The req son for the delay, he said, had been given as the inability of the two boards of finance to effect a meet ing.
 However, MT. Cieslewski stated that since the last meeting of the Board of Education he has con- tacted both Warden Sheridan and the finance committee of the Board of Education, and had been given definite assurances by both Warden Sheridan and the members of tht finance committee of the Board ot Education that the matter will def. initely be settled at the meeting oi the Board of Education this Thurs. day.
 In view of this fact, a motion wa made that further action upon thi matter by the league be held ir abeyance until after Thursday: meeting. The motion was voted up. on and universally approved.
 U. S. Rubber Defeats Fair Haven
 The U. s. Rubber Hockey Tean defeated Fair Haven in 8 Stat ] League contest at East Farms las night, 3-2.
 Captain Albie Krampetz made thu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
FINNS TRY OUT
 FOOD PSYCHOLOGY

With the Finnish Army, 5nn. 9o- WP)-Finns in the Agaunerheim line the turning loud speakers on the Russians, urging them to surrender and announcing:
 We have bread. butter. milk and soup."
 It was asserted today that one Russian arrived in the Finnish lines handed over his rife, and said that the moment the loud speakers start ed political commissars with the Russian troops ordered everybody into dugouts so they could not hear them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
SKATER HURT

Riley Cavanaugh, of 9 Elliott street, suffered an injury to his right angle, when he fell on the ice in the Hamilton Park skating rink last nig--::t.
 He was taken to the office of Dr. E. E. Fitzpatrick by William J. Der win, police reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
NOW OR NEVER

Boston, Jan. 30-(UP)-The Rus sians never will defeat the Films
 unless they succeed this winter, Os- kari Tokoi, editor of the Finnish newspaper Ravaaja of Fitchburg and Finlan6's first prime minister, told the Boston Association of Ge- ography Teachers yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
BANQUET TONIGHT
 FOR MICHAEL MARA

Michael Mara of Oakville, who will be married to Miss Emma D'Ambrosi of East Main street at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Tuesday morning, February 6, at g o'clock, will be honored at 8 testimonial dinner this evening at 8:15 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Man Loses Teeth In Argument Over Game of Checkers

at Ernie 6chiavoneis Canal Lunch.
 The committee in charge Of the affair includes Michael GuaItieri. Ernest D'Ambrosi, Jake Bernstein and Harry Mara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Birth Announced

Announcement has been made of the birth of son last Friday to MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Gotliboski of Gulfport, Mass. MT. Gotliboski is a former local resident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Speaks Here

Mrs. Marie Hurreau, of Waterbury, detective and special investigator, addressed the St. Michael's Guild at meeting last night in St. Mich ae's parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

About 400 tons of mud a year are picked up by London's busses and coaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Results of the recent bowling match of the c. Y. o. league, show ed Marge German holding high three strings and high single. Scores vr1oT.as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

c'pl program will be presented in ob- servance of Founders Day.