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Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-17
Thoughts for the Day

For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and
mother; and. He that curseth father mother, let
him die the death.-Matthew l5:4
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-17
Grab Bag
Onc-Minutc Test

|. Who is Josephine Baker?
2. VINO is secretary of the in
terror in President Roosevelt's
cabinet?
3. What American statesman was
known as the Great Commoner?'
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-17

An essential chemical for indus
try. sulphur. was discovered on a
Louisiana salt dome by an 90 oil
DrosDectOr.
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Onc-Minutc Test Answers
Colored singer and dancer.
). Harold IckeS.
!. William Jennings Bryan.
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You re Telling Me-

When the temperature begins to
skid we've always noticed auto
mobiles are usually not far behind.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-17
Hints on Etiquette

Ice cream served a la mode Ton
rie) Is eaten with a fork.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-17

The Firms, at the moment, arc
the most popular people in the
world, but they are paying too
big a price for that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Chester BednarSki

The funeral of Chester Bednarski of 3l School street, who died Fri day night at the Laurel Heights sanatorium, Shelton, was held this morning with a, mass of requiem being celebrated at the Polish Ma tional church. Burial was in the Polish National cemetery.
 MT. Bednarski was 8 native of Poland and had resided in this country for 32 years, most of which time he lived in Naugatuck. He worked at the local plant of the Eastern Malleable Iron company for 18 years.
 He leaves three sons and one daughter, all of whom live in Bridgeport; sister, Mrs. John Kor- owotny, of Union City, and several relatives in Poland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

Naugatuck, April 29-The condi- tion of Donald Gibbs, IT, son of MT. and Mrs. Omar B. Gibbs, of 670 High street, who suffered serious in- juries early Sunday morning when hit by car while walking on New Haven road, was reported flair" at the Waterbury hospital today, where he is a patient. He is not on the danger list.
 It was reported he suffered frac- ture of the back. He underwent an operation yesterday afternoon after x-rays showed several bones in the back were dislocated and part of the body was paralyzed.
 The accident happened near the Peter Paul Inc. plant. The operator of the car which hit Gibbs was Dennis J. Nolan of Beacon Falls Gibbs was walking north on the road, accompanied by Robert Can- dee and the car was going north.
 According to police, the lnishap was due to a dense fog. Nolan was driving slowly and with caution, police said. Gibbs was knocked to the pavement and after treatment by pr. Vincent P. Duffy, was taken to the hospital in the community ambulance.
 He had been attending dance at the Grange hall, where his brother. Norman was master of ceremonies He is a sophomore at the Nauga- tuck high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

of his work for the order. In 1918 he was appointed district deputy of Connecticut west. He was later named a member of the credentials committee of the grand lodge and aided in organizing many lodges in the state.
 He often recounted to friends how he saw President William Mckinley assassinated at Buffalo, N. Y. when the local man was attending an ex- position there.
 He was a member of the Demo- cratic party and active for a num- Der of years in the party ranks. He served as representative in the lower house of the General Assem- bly, for several terms and was 8 burgess from the first ward here for several years. He also served at one time on the local board of educa- tion. In 1920 he was appointed street superintendent while Judge John F. McDonough was warden. Under the administration of War den Frank T. Green in 1880, he served as chairman of the board of assessors.
 MT. Reidy was born in Winsted on Dec. 21, 1860 the son of the late MT. and Mrs. Edward Reilly, and received preliminary education in schools there. He was later grad uated from Holy Cross college and after this resided in Waterbury for a number of years.
 During his early residence here, he was connected with the late J. H. Dunn, contractor, and many sidewalks here were constructed by him. After MT. Dunn's death, MT. Reidy and E. J. Kelly formed a con- tracting firm which endured for a number of years.
 He was well known and had many friends here. A man of high char acter and keen intelligence, he was the type of citizen of which the bor- ough could well be proud, and his death is loss to the town.
 He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Fred erick Beruther and Miss Jane Rei- dy, and two brothers, Morris and Daniel, all of Winsted, and several nieces and nephews, including James M. Wrinn, at present exalted ruler of the local lodge of Elks, with whom he lived.
 Friends may call at the residence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Fined For Speeding

Emil Carp, 38, Glanck street South Norwalk was fined SIS and costs of $5 in borough court today when found guilty of speeding. Carp was arrested on August 28 of last year by State Trooper Flanagan of the Beacon Falls barracks.
 He was notified to appear Sept. 12, but did not show up.
 He explained today he had left his case in the hands of an attor- ney because he was ordered to work in the west and did not know until recently that the matter had not been disposed of. Judge Thomas R Nesry pointed out it was Carp, not his attorney, who was responsible to the court.
 Carp was travelling about 60 miles an hour on Riverside Drive, the trooper said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Bremen Busy

Bremen were kept busy yesterday extinguishing two bad brush fires. One was in the Hoadley and Quinn street section yesterday afternoon and the flames spread to Field street, a distance of more than one mile, before they were put out. Members of the Civilian Conserva- tion Corps stationed at High Rock park aided the local firemen in this blaze. Wet brooms and water were used. The fire threatened several homes.
 A fire in the Pond Hill section was extinguished yesterday noon. Brush near the road caught fire and strong wind caused it to spread quickly. This also menaced buildings before i1 vas put out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Condition of Pedestrian, Hit by Car, Termed "Fair'
CouO Drafted For
 SerUice In Local
 DriUers' Strike

A cOw-the genuine article- was to enter the strike at WOr- den's dairy today.
 The International Brother hood of TeamSters and Chauf- feurs, whose members are on strike at the dairy, announced that a COW will be paraded through the streets daily this week. The bovine beauty will carry signs urging the public not to purchase WOrden prod uctS while the strike is under way.
 The union caretakers will presumably do their milking enrOute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Case Continued

The case of Stanley KuczeI1ski of l8 Greenwodo street, charged with non-support of two minor children was continued until June 30 Saturday morning by Judge Thomas Weary. The accused agreed to contribute to the support of the children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
4grgaun Class Initiated

a .a1sC ,-a-s was initiated by the Naugatuck aerie of Eagles in honor of Jimmy McCann, popular member, yesterday. MT. McCann thanked the aerie for the honor done him in naming the class after him. State Deputy William F. Kelly praised the services rendered by MT. McCann and also told of the Boys Town building drive, and the work being done there.
 Tonight at meeting of the aerie rooms officers will be nominated. There will be a social and dance sponsored by the local aerie at 8 p. m. Thursday with Doolittle's or chestra furnishing music. Bernard Avcollie is chairman and assisting him are: John Tucker, Edward Jackson, Louis Duffany, Charles Schweinle, Fred Mowrey, Arthur Ludgewait, George A. Kelly, Reiter E. Hughes and Clifford Hotchkiss. The public is invited. Final plans will be made at tonight's meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Recital Enjoyed

With more than 300 attending, an organ recital was given yesterday afternoon at the Congregational church by Carl Weinrich of the Westminster Choir College, Prince ton, N. J. The organ, given in meln- ory of Harris Whittemore, was re- dedicated. The organ recital was much enjoyed and MT. Weinrich more than lived up to his reputat- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Entertainment Tonight

Seth Parker's Sunday Evening Meeting" an entertainment in one act will be presented at the Congre- gational parish house at 8:l5 this evening by the adult choir under the auspices of the Parish Players. The general public is invited to attend. Miss Jeanette Yer Straate is direct- ing the musical selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
ConnelI-Deegan

A pretty wedding was celebrated Saturday morning at St. Mary's church when Miss Katherine Con- nell, daughter of Mrs. Catherine Connell, of North Main street, be- came the bride of Raymond Deegan of Aetna street. Rev. Thomas M. Griffin, pastor, officiated and cele- brated the nuptial mass which fol- lowed.
 Miss Margaret Butler, sister of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Installation Tomorrow

Officers of the Crusader post, Vet eranS of Foreign Wars, and of the auxiliary, will be installed at a joint meeting tomorrow night at the post home on Rubber avenue at 8 o'clock. William Dibble, of Meriden, a past department commander, and his wife, past state auxiliary president, will be the respective in- stalling officers.
 Harold Lewis will be inducted as commander of the post and Mrs. Maud Lewis will be installed as auxiliary president. A social will follow the business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Catholic Activities

The Feast of the Ascension, 8 holy day of obligation for Roman Catho- lie churches. The masses at St.. Francis church on that day are scheduled for 5:l5, 6:30, 7:30 and 9 a. m. and confessions will be heard Wednesday afternoon and eve- ming and also Thursday as Friday is the first Friday of the month. Masses at this church on Friday will be at 5:30 and 7:30 a. m. with Holy Communion being given at 6:30.
 Masses Thursday at St. Mary's church will be at 6, 2, and 8 a. m. and on Friday will be at 5:30 and 7:30 a. m. with confessions being heard Wednesday and Thursday. Masses at St. Hedwig's church Thursday will be at 5, 2 and 8 a. m. and on Friday will be at 2 and 8 8. m. Confessions will be heard Wednesday and Thursday at 4 D. m.
 A months mind mass for the late Atty. Henry J. Freeman will be celebrated at 9 a. m. Saturday in St. Mary's church.
 A months mind mass for the late Mrs. Elizabeth Van Delft will be celebrated at 8 a. m. Saturday in St. Francis church, and on an anni- yersary mass vii be celebrated at 7:30 a. m. Saturday for the. late James Foy in St. Francis church.
 The statute of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be crowned by Children of Mary of St. Hedwig's church at the service in that church at 7:30 D. m. Sunday. A procession will precede the crowning. Rev. St. F. Nalewski pastor, will conduct the service, with Rev. Felix Weperchowski as- Sisting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
To ParticiDate

The club choral of the Nauga- tuck Women's club will complete in the state federation convention contests to be held at Bridgeport, May 2. Mrs. Robert V. Anderson, president of the local club, Mrs. William J. Noble, Jr., past president, will be the delegates to the con- vention from the local club, and Mrs. Clifford A. Teeple of Nauga- tuck, chairman of the state garden clubs, will also be delegate as state officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
CNIInla Eetad

MT. and Mrs. Anthony Cieslewski of 49 Golden Hill street were feted by friends last night at a banquet in Military hail, the occasion being their 5Oth wedding anniversary. The couple received gifts and best wishes from the large group as- selnbled. They were married in Po- land and have lived here for the past 20 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Luncheon Planned

The Aid society of the Congrega- tional church will serve a covered dish luncheon at p. m. Wednesday in the parish house and the month- ly meeting will follow. Mrs. Asa L. Fuller, president, will preside. A Communion service will be held at Il a. m. Sunday.
 Officers of the church will be elected at the annual church meet ing to be held on Friday, May 10 at p. m. The Ecclesiastical society will hold its annual session on Tues day, May IA at 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Back From HospitaI

Mrs. Mary Foley of Cherry street who suffered severe injuries several weeks ago in fall at her home, has returned to her home from St. Mary'S hospital, Waterbury, where she has been a patient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Session of Sorrow

A session of sorrow will be held by the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks in their rooms at o'clock tonight to take actoin on the death of Michael B. Reidy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Attend Affail Antonio Soares, Anto nd John SouSa repre-
Polish To Celebrate

A large attendance is expected at the celebration by local Polish so- cieties of the adoption of the con- stitution of Poland. This affair will be marked next Sunday with mem bers of the societies attending a high mass at St. He6wig's church at 10:45 a. m. and Rev. Stanislaus F. Nalewajk, pastor, will talk on, "The Polish Constitution and the History of Poland" Members of the Polish Veterans association and Its auxiliary will attend in uniform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Goes To HOSDital

Patrick J. O'Sullivan of Scott street is patient at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Rain Halts Tussle

Rain probably deprived the Nau- gatuck high school baseball team of its second victory of the season Sat- urday when it halted the Nauga- tuck Gilbert game in the fourth inning with the Foleymen leading by so score.
 The Garnet will meet the Water town high nine at Recreation field tomorrow afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
RehearSe Tonight

A rehearsal of the Elks Glee club will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the club roop1s, with Archie Terrill directing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Many Get Licenses

The rush to get dog licenses Is now on, Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John reported today. There are still several hundred who have not yet got licenses for their canine pets. al- though many have secured them re- gently.
 MT. St. John said Wednesday, May 1 is the final day for securing the licenses before the extra $1 charge goes into effect. He will be at his office during the regular hours to- morrow and Wednesday and will also be there during the noon hour on each of these days.
 Mrs. Arabelle Fowler
 The funeral of Mrs. Arabelle Fowl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Plan Rannllek

Preparations are b~4ng made for the annual Mothers Day banquet of the Polish Central council to be held on Sunday, May 12 at the Polish Military hall at 7:30 D. m. Further plans will be made at a meeting of the council tonight at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Reidy Rites Tomorrow

The funeral of Michael B. Reidy, 30, of Scott street, former borough official who died Saturday after noon at his home after a long i'll. ness, will be held at S:30 tomorrow morning from his home to St. Francis church, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated. Burial will be in the old St. JoSeph's cemetery, Waterbury.
 Mir. Reidy was charter member of the Naugatuck and Waterbury lodges of Elks, helped organize the local lodge and was its first exalted ruler. He was made lifelong member here in 1909 in recognition
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

Because it could not borrow freight cars from neighboring coull- tries, Bulgaria had car short age during its last fruit season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Realty Deals

Thomas Lee has sold to Muriel Marsh of Waterbury a house and lot on North Hoadley street, warranty deed filed recently at the office of Town Clerk St. John shows. Other recent deeds show that Harold Stauf- fer has sold lot on Field street to Rheinhold F., and Edith Passeck, and another lot on the same street to Charles H. and Kate J. Jones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
FAREWELL PARTY
 HELD SATURDAY.
Charles Thompson, John Zuraitis HOnOred; Time
 of Masses Thursday
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin, 1877 WatertOwn Avenue

Oakville, April 29-A farewell party was held Saturday evening for Charles Thompson and John Eur aitis who are planning to leave Wednesday on trip to California by auto with side trips to Oregon and the Southwest.
 The party was held at the home of Mrs. Perry Thompson of Sunset avenue and Mrs. Malcolm Perkins and Mrs. Thompson were the host esses.
 Guests attending were: Norman Thompson, Eugene Main, Karl Sans John Czaja, Walter Mikonis, MT. and Mrs. Vincent Zuaraitis, MT. and Mrs Joseph Thompson, MT. ana Mrs Raymond Main, MT. and Mrs. Arvid Nicklason, MT. and Mrs. Frank Wit hey, MT. and Mrs. James Hogan, MT and Mrs. Russell Culver, Margaret Lafferty, MT. and FMS. Lindsay Rev. eridge, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Ba- landa, Arlene and Richard Culver Halcolm Perkins, Robert Culver, and Parry Thompson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Gives Talk

Gives Talk
 John D. Daly, Waterbury news paper editor, gave an interesting talk on Journalism" to members of the Christian Endeavor society of the United Church last night at the church hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

evening at o'clock at the Library room in the South school.
 Reports will be read from the lib- rarian, secretary and treasurer and officers for the coming will be elect ed.
 The library received $250 each year from the town and additional aid in the matter of books from the state. The budget will be discussed and plans for the annual campaign for funds made.
 Items
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Parish house on Main street The Woman's club of the Congre- gational church will meet Friday night at 7:3O o'clock at the parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Masses Thursday

Thursday, Feast of Ascension will be a Holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 6, 2, 8 and g o'clock in the morning. Confession will be heard Wednesday and Thurs day evening as Friday will be the first Friday in May. Communion may be received at o'clock and at the ' o'clock mass Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

bride, was bridesmaid, and John L. Deegan, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. Philip D. Con- nell, brother of the bride, and Ellis Mist, cousin of the bride, were ush- CTS. The bride was given in mar riage by her uncle, Philip A. Con- nell.
 The bride was attractively at tired in an off-white faille taffeta gown, with a long train, a fingertip veil and she wore lace mitts and carried calla lilies. Her attendant wore blue embroidered net gown, with flared skirt and fitted waist line. She had a tulle hat of match ing blue trimmed with forget-me- nots and wore tulle veil. She car- ride spring flowers.
 The mother of the bride was at- tired in a black chiffon and crepe gown with 8 corsage of white roses and sweet peas. A reception was held at the Silver Chalet, Water bury. The couple are popular here.
 Attend Affair
 Antonio Soares, Antonio Valento and John Sousa represented the Portuguese Continental union soci- ety here at the sixth annual ball held in Ludlow, Mass, yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

A new railway, nearly 100 miles long, is being built along the Ivory Coast of French West Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Donald Gibbs Struck Walking Along Road;
 Speeder Gets Fine
Bremen Busy With Brush Fires-McCann Class Lni- tiated By EagIes-Rush on to Procure
 Dog Licenses
NAUGATUcK
Dog Licenses
Correspondent: Wm. ,. Baxter-PhOne Naugatuck Ss4s

CT, 87, widow of Lemor Fowler, who died yesterday at her home on New Haven road, after short illness, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street. Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor of the Congregational church will of1ciate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
 Mrs. Fowler was a native of War ren and had lived here A years. She was a member of the Beacon Valley Grange for over 40 years. She was also a member of Evergreen chap ter, Order of Eastern Star.
 She leaves one son, Robert Fowler, and a grandson, Herbert Fowler, both of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
c. Y. o. Soft Ball Practice

The first practice of the season of the c. Y. O. of St. Mary Magoalen's church of the senior chapter will be held this evening at o'clock at the South school grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
To Elect Officers

To Elect Officers
 Officers of the Pinesbridge Gem etery association, Inc, i'll be elected at the annual meeting of the so- ciety to be held in the town hall at 8 p. m. Saturday. Reports for the year will be made then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
NO ACCIDENTS.
 HERE YESTERDAY.
Traffic Extremely Heavy; Ladies' Aid to Be Guests
 of Loyal Daughters
BEACON FALLS
Correspondent Wm. J. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, April 29.-Although traffic was the heaviest yesterday in many months, no auto accidents occurred here and no arrests of local residents were made, it was learned from the state police barr racks at Beacon Falls today.
 The state policemen were kept busy in other sections however, making a total of about 25 arrests, most of them being motor vehicle cases.
 To Entertain Tonight
 Members of the Ladies Aid society of the United Church will be guests of the Loyal Daughters of that church tonight at a social in the church parlorS. A fine time is ex- pected. The affair had been post poned fir molast week.
 Hostesses will be: Mrs. Ellis Veale, Mrs. Don Seitzer, Mrs. Frank BroSnon, Mrs. Charles Adams, Miss Cora Bronson, Miss Florence Bran dow, Miss L. Campbell and Mrs. Eugene Burgess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

To Wed Soon
 Michael Gurski of R. F. D. 2, Ter ryville, and Helen Ann Swirski of 71 Hoadley street, Naugatuck have filed wedding intentions recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. They are to be married on May II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

Library Meeting The annual meeting of the local Library association will be held this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

Mrs. Arabelle Fowler The funeral of Mrs. Arabelle Fowl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-05
BENTHAM'S ODD WILL

AS a result of queer will made over
100 years ago, the dressed-up skeleton of
Jeremy Bentham still 'presides" at meet
ings of the trustees of University College
Hospital in London, according to Ripley of
believe it or not fame.
Bentham was precocious as a child
and received his bachelors degree from
Oxford at Is. He became the leading
writer of his day on jurisprudence and
government He travelled widely and was
received everywhere with great acclaim.
He was a humanitarian, interested in
the condition of the poor, in prison reform,
and in many philanthropies. He founded
the hospital mentioned five years before
his death in 1882, and his will provided for
the unusual disposition of his body which
was carried out.
His clothed skeleton sits in chair at
the head of the table around which the
hospital trustees meet, his skull resting in
a glass case on the floor between his legs.
while an artificial head reproduced from a
mask of his real features is placed upon
his shoulders
Thus he has been silent member of
the hospital board for over 100 years.