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Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
W. I. GRANTS
new STORE HERE
WLLOPEN TODAY
Modern Structure Re-
places Building Destroy
ed By Fire Last Year.
2-DAY OPENING SALE
Mayor Edward C. Evans
win Cut Ribbon On
Doors Ats O'clock.

The last bit of paint is dry. The
last item of merchandise has been
put neatly in its place on the eoun-
ter And this morning, Friday, Au-
gust 90, at 300 o'clock, the resplend-
ent new W. T. Grant store at 80
North Walnut street, opens its doors
for the first time since the old store
was destroyed by fire last December.
Mayor Edward c. Evans will cut the
ribbon officially opening the doors
70 the general public at 800 o'clock.
Fire damage was so extensive that
the store had to be completely re-
built, including all new interior fix
lures. according TO George w. Perry,
manager. All merchandise salvaged
from the IRE was disposed Of i'm
mediately.
The reopening will be celebrated
with two-day sale, Offering every
visitor an opportunity to get reac-
quainted with the new store, Mr.
Perry said today. Store hours are
from $500 to $50 on Friday and
soc until 1920 on Saturday.
The new building is a One-story
structure extending 100 feet back
from the street, with its main en-
trance at 80 North Walnut street and
an additional entrance on East Front
street
Il is modern Inf design. with a
black structural glass front and the
newest type of porcelain enamel
sign The attractive new store win
doWs, framed with Venetian blinds
end effectively lighted, have created
a great deal Of interest on both
streets since they were trimmed last
~ f,aa sss.aisa
Even the most devoted Grant Gus
toner will be pleasantly surprised
when she sees the sparkling new in
terfor of the store. New chromium
fixtures and more modern type Of
layout and display not only contri-
butte to greater convenience In shop
ping, but give the store a stream
lined appearance that is most at
tractive. New lighting fixtures pro-
vide even illumination for the whole
floor without glare or shadows.
Many Departments Enlarged
Several of the most popular de-
partments have been doubled in size
in the new store The customer with
a sweet tooth will find 1t twice as
hard to get by Grants tempting new /
candy cases, now that there are
twice as many of them. The curtain
and drapery department, and dress i
fabrics have also been greatly ex-
panded. Increased assortments will
be found in the apparel departments. I
as well as in shoes and slippers.
and leather goods.
George w. Perry, manager Of the
local Grant store, Joined the company
In 1924 as a fioorman in one Of the
Buffalo. N. ". stores Three years
later, he was made a manager and
served in three other stores before
coming 10 Milford in 1929.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
MOTORISTS HAVE PART
In DEFENSE PROGRAM
Should Keep Autos In AL Condition
To Avoid Tielng Up Roads

Delaware motorists have a part to
play in the national defense pro-
gram, the Delaware Safety Council
points out. in commenting on a re-
lationship between preparedness and
the annual motor vehicle inspection
which closes on August 81.
Huge motor cavalcades Of National
Guardsmen and Army troops moving
over highways in this area in recent
weeks give the clue to this relation
ship They were. it is true, only on
their way to war games. But they
were depending upon uninterrupted
fTun % Pass J. Plssssl
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23

CLOSED 1910
SEASON WE'D.
200 Boys And Girls Par
ticipated In It's Sum-
mer Activities.
WE'RE MADE

The Milford Playground closed its
1910 summer session on Wednesday
of this week. During the summer
200 Milford boys and girls partici-
pated in the various activities. The
attendance on clear days ran from
20 &c 95 except during the week OF
the Harrington Fair and those days
of Sunday school picnics.
The following children received
emelems for earning the most
points: Jackie Messick. Bobbie Mes
sick, Joseph McFaul, Virginia Hall.
Henry Saunders, Paul McNatt. Flor
enee Lynch. Elizabeth Houston,
Phoebe Houston, Joan Snowberger,
Harry Humes. Skippy Mayhem, AL
ION Webb, Charles Lister, Buster
Lank, Duke Evans, Patricia Evans
and Dave Herson.
Track and field events were held
the last three days of the season.
with the following children earning
highest awards:
Small Boys Charles Lister. Lock-
wood Exley, Billy Schuler and Cecil
Large Boys-Alton Webb, Paul
Jackie Tease and Jackie
Large Girls-Louise Naylor. Betty
Jean. wilkins and Arlene
MCGEE.
In the small boys softball league
the Indians won and in the large
boys league the Yankees won the
first half and the Wildcats the sec
Dnd half.
The playground was under the
direction Of H. NJ. Evans. assisted by
Betty JO Watson and Ruthann Tease.
The director wishes to thank Rev.
Frank Herson and Aveneu Methodist
Church for their grand cooperation
n this playground project.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
GRANTS HAS LIBERAL
VACATION POLICY
All Regular Full.Tlme And Part
Time Employees Are Rewarded

Annual vacations with pay are
given to all regular full-time and
part-time employees Of the Grant
Company Everyone who has been
with the company for at least six
months Is eligible. Vacations range
up to two weeks depending upon
length Of service.
The Grant Company has never
overlooked an opportunity 70 share
its good fortune with It's employees z
said George W. Perry, manager Of
the new store.
-0ur vacation policy 10 simply an
other indication OF Grants desire 10
pass on to its employees every bene-
fit that intelligent business opera
ton makes possible"
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
PENINSULA GROWERS
TO HOLD MEETING
Society WIN Gather At E. r. Dick
Farm On September

Fruit and vegetable growers who
are members Of the Peninsula Hor-
ticultural Society viii meet at the
E r. Dick fruit farm near Smyrna,
at 1880 a. M, standard time, Thurs
day, September 5, as the first stop
on the society's annual summer
meeting tour.
rTurn TO Pass 2. Pleassl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Knights Of Columbus
 "Sound Financially"
Insurance Department Makes Examination
 Estate Given Valuation of $46S,07S.06

December sI, 1888 and the figures were only slightly changed from those submitted by the society.
 The examiners found the Knights of Columbus .in sound financial condition, with admitted assets of $47, ,463, ,787 .34; liabilities of $41,9S4,- iO5 and unassigned funds (surplus) of $5,529 682.15. In addition to the certificate reserve of $40, ,782, ,438 and the reserve for suspended mortality of $49O,3l4 included in the liabili- ties, the unassigned funds include a margin of safety of $1,O28,631.91 or 12.O2 per cent over and above the statutory standards for the $256, ,42l ,8S3 of insurance in force. The remaining unassigned funds of $5501 ,O50.20 are the property of the expense fund.-"
 Real estate was given valuation of $46S S,975.96 for the home office property and $5O,250 for the print ing department. An independent appraisal by the Connecticut in- surance department in 1936 gave valuation of $665,953 on the New Haven property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
OBITUARY

CALLAHAN-George Francis Cal- lahan, 68. of ITO Melbourne terrace, died at St. Mary's hospital yester- day. Born in Waterbury he lived here his entire life. He was a menl- Der of Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M, the Waterville Rod and Gun club and the Scovill Foremen's as- sociation.
 He had been employed by the American Pin Go. for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his wife Amy Huget Callahan. two sons George Wallan Callahan, of Boston and Gordon Terrill Callahan of Hartford, and daughter, Mrs. Paul HelSel of Franklin, Ind, brother Robert Callahan of Waterbury; three sisters, Mrs. George Pouard Mrs. Edward Howard, Mrs. Frank Slade, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held on We'd nesday afternoon at 9 o'clock from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Rev. Dr. John O. Walker off. ciatirg. Burial will be at the conven. ien'e of the family. Friends may cal at the funeral home today from 3 tt 5 o'clock and from to 9 o'clock.
 ROZUM. - An infant daughte of MT. and Mrs. Peter RoZum die, Sunday at Waterbury Hospital. Tn funeral was held this morning fror the home, 137 Locust street, to St Stanislaus Kostka church at o'clock. The parents are the onl survivors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
JUDGES TO NAME CONTEST WINNER
Four Finalists in Post Junior College Essay
 Competition

Harry c. Post, Dean of Post Junior College, has announced that the judges for the schools First Annual Essay Contest will be Miss Ruth Chandler, head of the Eng fish Department at St. Margaret's school: William B. Elwell, vice. principal and head of the English Department at Crosby High school; and Charles B. Weld, head of the English Department at the Taft school. The contest is to be held in Davenport Hall, the Second Con- gregationai church, on Tuesday evening, March l2.
 From a group of forty biograph- ical essays submitted, the four best were chosen to be read in competi- tion fora prize of ten dollars whict will be presented to the writer of the winning essay. The four stu dents who have been chosen as the final competitors are Doris Beers a graduate of Watertown Higf school in 1889; Doris Lange, Crosby '38; Rosemary O'Neill, Waterbury Catholic high school '38; and Louise Speidel, Wilby '39. While teh judges are choosing the winner, the newly. formed glee club, under the direc. tion of Miss Louise Campbell ot the faculty, will present group o1 i've songs.
 Following the announcement O the winner, MT Post and the facult. will entertain the members of tn, tsudent body and their parents at { recention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Boy Scouts Arrange
 Annual Exposition
State Armory to Be Scene of Event, Saturday April
 27: New Administration Building for Camp

and Frank Cossette all of Troop 10, First Lutheran church, were pro- noted to second class rank and Ralph Mausolf of Troop 10 was pro- noted to first class.
 Merit badge certificates were awarded as follows: Hayden Nichols of Troop 5, 1st Baptist church, re- ceived badges in animal industry, firemanship, first aid to animals Owens of Troop 10 received the mu- and mechanical. drawing Harry sic badge, and Robert Drapatin of Troop 10 received badges In animal industry an1 scholarship.
 Scouters present at this board were: Harold Manning of the coun- ell advancement committee, Charles Riedtyke, Raymond Ladden, Jo- seph Donahue and Nils Hiding of Troop 32's committee; Edward Ay- otte, assistant scoutmaster of Troop 32; Lieut.. Smith of the Salvation Army; and Henry Donohue, assist ant scout executive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
STATE PERSONNEL
 DIRECTOR PUZZLE

Hartford, Conn, March l2 = (U. P.) = Governor Baldwin is being pressed unofncially in many quar- ters to appoint a new state person. mel director who lives in Connecti- cut, 1t was understood today.
 Merit System Director Harry ". Marsh, who recently resigned ef- fective in May, formerly was c dep uty Welfare Commissioner at New York City.
 Sources close to the governor pointed out the merit system statute which provided the director be under the classified service. In arl- other section, the law stated those under the classified service must live in Connecticut. Only when there are none qualified in the state to take the job can an appointmer be made from without the state, 1t was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
STATE POLICE SYSTEM LAUDED
Clearing House Bulletin Singles Out Efficiency
 OfNutmeg Troupes

The Public Administration Clear ing House of Chicago, in its latest bulletin, praises Connecticut's state police system of gathering informa- ton on weather and highway con- ditions and relaying them by radio.
 The bulletin says:
 Motorists of Connecticut and West Virginia are receiving up-to- the-minute reports on weather and highway conditions throughout their states from information serv- ices inaugurated recently by the state police departments, the 1n- ternational Association of Chiefs of Police reported.
 "The state police radio systems are used extensively by the Con- necticut and West Virginia depart ments in gathering the informa- ton, which is relayed to motor ists through commercial radio sta- tions and by newspapers.
 "The Connecticut state police took over the roadS information service from the state department of motor vehicle. With the new traffic division of the department on 24-hour duty throughout the state, it was agreed that weather and highway information could be more readily obtained and dissem. mated by the state police.
 "Weather and road information is consolidated into bulletins fol the newspapers and radio stations the latter broadcasting the infor- nation continuously, in order that motorists may be warned of haz. ardous driving conditions. The service has been made a part ot the state police departments traf. fic accident prevention program.
 "The information service of thu West Virginia state police was de veloped recently to such an ex- tent that the departments radio. system now carries frequent bulle. tins on the highly varied and rap idly changing weather and high. way conditions in the state. Int bulletins are picked up and re. broadcast by commercial radit stations, police stations in adjoin ing states, and auto clubs"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

Plans for building a field stone administration building att Camp Mattatuck in Plymouth were dis cussed at a meeting of the camp ing and activities committee of the Mattatuck Boy Scout Council last evening at the council office in Wa terbury with Chairman Napoleon Charbonneau presiding.
 Plans were made for Scout Ex- position and Show at the State Ar mory, Saturday, April 27. The dis trict and field commissioners of the council are being asked to assume charge of the project.
 Other projects planned at Camp Mattatuck by the camping commit tee will include the planting Of sev- eral thousand trees, the completion of the work on the ice-house built earlier this year, and finishing the ladders for the new concerto swim ming pier which was built. A num- Der of other projects at camp being planned by the committee are being postponed due to lack of funds, as r the appeal for the annual budget at camp fell short by about $1,000.
 Those attending the meeting in' cluded besides MT. Charbonneau Oscar Warner, Fred Baril, William Lovett, William c. Cleveland of Wa tertown, Vernon Abel, Henry Dono. hue, assistant scout executive ano Scout Executive David F. Babson.
 Board of Review
 At a north district board of re- view at Troop 32's headuarters ir the Salvation Army last evening the following promotions were made: Anthony Gerard, August Gerarc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
MACHINE COMP ANY
 TO BE DISSOLVED
Directors Ask Courts Per- mission to Close Its
 Business Here

The Waterbury Machine company, for a great many years prom inent local manufacturing firm, is about to close its business. Lewis S. Reed and David D. Griggs, direc- tors of the company, filed papers in superior court this morning seeking the courts permission to dissolve the corporation.
 The papers set forth that an agreement has been signed by all stockholders of the company seek ing the dissolution of the firm. The agreement was signed Feb. 19, 1940.
 The company'S only debtor is the Waterbury Farrel Noundry and Ma chine Go. with which 1t hsA been aff1liated for a great many years.
 An inventory shows the company has cash on hand of $182.10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Olivier Bellemare was held from the Gagnon funeral home, 185 South Elm street this morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Ubald Laurion assisted by Rev. Alfred Mathieu and Rev. Ali fred Cabitor. Mrs. J. Pageot rem dered Pie Jesu" at the offertory and Miss Marie Gervais sang T Leave This Earth" at the recess sional. Burial was in Calvary cern- etery with committal services by Father Laurion. The pallbearere were: Octave Houle, Olivier La- freniere, William Aubin, Joseph Gc- linas, Arthur Bolduc and Floribert BlaiS.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Clemons LaFavre. wife of Edward LaFayre, were held yesterday af- ternoon in the Hillside chapel Hillside cemetery. Torrington. Rev pr. John N Lewis. rector of St JOln 5 GpisCOpai cbiuTcIls OilsCldVSu Bearers were William Gaunt, Rob- ert Smith. Ernest Raymond. Der. tel stiegberg. Christopher Owens and Albert Warner A selection was sung by Ernest Hole. Buria was in Hillside cemetery. Tor rington.
 The funeral ef Mrs. Marie lHaS' muSsen) Lund viii be held at thI Aiderson Funeral Hove, 70 CentFa Avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2:Sl o'clock. Burial wiil be iIl old Plnl Grove cemetery at tile e0nvenienc' Of the family. Friends may cail Q the funeral home today from S;5' to . ?. ra., and [ te op' fn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
SOlOist

Victor Herbert, especially "Thine Alone" to be vocalized by the popu- lar Irish tenor Bob O'Donnell.
 The chorus consisting of members of the Catholic Youth Organization of the parish will include more than forty voices and will be heard in several of the latest popular nlelo- dies besides perennial numbers de- dicated to the Emerald Isle. Others to be. featured in vocal roles include Joseph Bergantino and his guitar, Dorothy Synnott, Eileen Daly, Mary Graveline and Marjorie OKeefe. The accordion team of DiMeo and DiCorpo will offer their interpreta- ton of the better known masters of this instrument while dance spe-- cialties and comedy will round out what appears to be well balanced program.
 Rev. William J. WirkuS, chaplain of the. Holy Name society is general chairman of the committee on ar- engagements, assisted by officers ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
ACTION AGAINST
 JOHNSON RESUMED

Trial of the $2,5OO action of Dora Goldstein, Bessie Greenbaun1 and Max Johnson against A. Allen Johnson, which was started last week, was resumed in the court of common pleas this morning.
 The plaintiffs claim that their father, prior to his death, turned over $2,500 to the defendant which was supposed to be divided among them and other brothers, and sis- ters along with the defendant.
 The defendant claims there was no such agreement and that he ex- pended much of the $2,50O in paying the funeral expenses of his father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

!. clifford Hirsch, well known bari tone, will be one of the featured vo- lcalists during the annual entertain linent given by the Holy Name soci-. lety of St. Patrlck's church, an event lscheduled for presentation Friday ievening at the Lyceuin. The show, under the direction of Joseph P. Le- iizotte will include many of the best
 known songs composed by the late
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

A convention examination of the Knights of Columbus has just been completed by the Connecticut ir- surance department with RogSs wolcott and Norman w. DesChamps in charge for Connecticut and c. Lawrence Leggett of the Missouri insurance department cooperating. The examination was made as of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
JERRY VENDRELLA z
 GUEST AT SOCIAL

Jerry Vendrella, well-known North End athlete, was guest of honor at the monthly social of the Diamond Athletic club Saturday at the club. rooms, 48 North Beacon street.
 Clement Mednick lectured on sports. Mark Petruzzi was master of ceremonies.
 Arrangements were in charge of America Gentle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of Build ing Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Patrick K. Egan, to make alter ati0ns to diner at 616 West Main street, $500. Additional permit; previous permit for alterations costing $1,Q0O.
 A. Johnson, to alter store front at n West Main street, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Clifford Hirsch In
 St. Patrick's Revue
Well Known Baritone Sharing EiOnOrs With City's
 WeI-KnOwn Entertainers in Annual Minstrel
BROOKLYN NEWS

the organization, who include Harold Barnes, president; Mago Sheehan, treasurer and Russell Fox secretary. Music for dancing after the show will be furnished by Miss Connie Bracken and her Musical Maids orchestra.
 Father Gradeck Speaks
 Rev. Edward Gradek, of St Joseph's church, was one of the speakers at the testimonial dinner fir New Haven Sunday night for Rev Joseph Jankauskas, new pastor O St. Casimir's church. Also on thu speaking program was Rev. JohI Kripas, formerly of this city, now O Hartford.
 Auto Hits Tree
 Alpheus D. Keene, 303 Railroad Hil street, was arrested yesterdaN afttrnoon in Southington by Pc liceman Edmund J. Foley on { charge of drunken driving after tht car he was operating allegedly fore ed several others of Queen stree and then struck a tree near Dun hams bridge. He will be arraignec in Southington town court Thurs day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

Card. Party Planned
 The Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce Auxiliary held 8 monthly meeting last evening at the K. ot L. hall and voted to sponsor card party after Easter. Mrs. John V Lasky was named chairlady.
 Mrs. Herman Johnson gave 6 very interesting talk on Public Speak ing and Mrs. Lasky offered brief resume of Professor Pakstas' recent lecture in St. Joseph's auditorium. After the business meeting social hour was held and refreshments were served by 8 committee com prising Mrs. Raymond Snyder and Mrs. George Motulka.
 The next meeting of the Auxil- iary will be held Monday evening April 8. .4., 5at,r .s,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
FIVE STARS AND DE MILE

Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll Paulette Goddard, Robert Preston and Preston Foster will head the cast of Cecil B. De Miles "North West Mounted Police" based on his- torical exploits of the celebrated Ca- nadian conStabulary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
DIED

CALLAHAN-In this city, Mar. 11th, 1940, George Francis Callahan. of 170 Melbourne Terrace. Funeral Wednesday afternoon. at o'clock, from Clark Funeral Home, 20 State St. Burial at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
OIL OVERLOOKED

Overflow of oil from an oil burner at 21 Inman avenue was checked by firemen today.
 The house, owned by Vincent Visano, is occupied by Caesar Sebastianelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
CARLSON BETTER

The condition of Fred Carlson, 66, 233 Hillside avenue, injured in a fall from the Eagle street railroad trestle yesterday, was reported improved ct the Waterbury hospital today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

IF you know how it feels go 30 miles hour
 racing bObsled "Bucy Wells of Kssne Valley, N. Y tell you But when it cigarettes Bucky" Wells is the slow side the sloacbunng side That Cames
 T know that Cames burn slower" "Bucky" says "Theres cool comfort in owburuing Camel Adness-raorc aavor Every puff fresh treat the taste. andget ishere many pus enjoy in Camel Slow burning es's snoking I'd walk mile for a....'"
 Even gust of wind did carry away "Bucky last word, many people would iail to realize t was CAMEL Camss arc made from coser from the greatest sure of meowed tOaccOs brought together in place in the whole woEid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
MASS

MASS McDONALD-Firsta anniversary mass of requiem will. be celebrated 500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Michael Me- Donld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Will l Ever Regain ;s My Health?

eS, | knOW just how you feel. Instead of every day being one of happy antic- ipatiOn and a m b tito Il |, yours is mere .ly another d a y to be d r 8 g g c d through. You were led to believe in the b e egin n 1 ng Alnak khn drug
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
CARD OF THANKS

tives, friends and neighbors, espec- . ially the First National Stores, the Royal Academy, the Mothers Guild, the Daughters of King, and the C. R. SS L., Co.,, for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Mary LaFevre.
 (Signed)
 EDWARD LA FEVRE
 and FAMILY.