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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29
Hundreds Rush to Pay Old Age Tax
HARP RECITAL
| PLANNED HERE
First Baptist Church to
Present Artiss DeVOIt
Week From Tonight

Miss ArtisS devolt of Boston, well
known for visits to the First Bap-
tbs Church here periodically for
years, will give q harp recital In the
sanctuary Of that church, Thursday
evening, March z, at 8 O'Clock, as
sisted by Miss Gertrude Buttrey,
violinist, and Mrs. Frances Beach
Carlson, organist.
Charles d. Darsie, social worker
Of Yale Divinity School, viii speak
at the meeting Of the Older Young
Peoples Forum next Sunday even
ing at 6 o'clock. His message will
be appropriate for the Lenten sea-
son. The Older Young People will
hold st. Patrick's party tomorrow
evening at o'clock at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Marggraff,
1877 Chestnut avenue.
Miss Ethel Ziglatski will speak on
The Romance of Hymns at the
monthly business meeting of the
Woman's Missionary and Social
Union next Wednesday afternoon
at the church at 800 o'clock. The
hostesses will be Mr.. Arthur Pier
cey, Mrs. Eugene E. Beadle and
Mrs. Edna Merrills. The executive
board will meet at 2:30 o'clock the
same afternoon.
i. The Mr.. and Mrs. Club will meet
at the church next Tuesday even
ing. There will be a covered dish
supper at z o'clock and at $3.50
o'clock the members will make an
inspection tour of Reymond's Bak-
cry as guests of Adolph Raymond.
The Union Communion service on
the Thursday preceding Easter will
be held at the South Federated
Church this year. This evening the
February business meeting of the
church will be held at 7:45 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29
PAINTINGS SHOWN
BY LOCAL ARTISTS

The 18th annual exhibition Of
paintings at the Mattatuck Histori-
cal Sosiety building on West Main
street will be held from April 8 to
%. Plans for the exhibition have
been completed by the sponsoring
group, the arts and interests COM
mittee Of the Waterbury Junior
League.
Paintings by local artists win be
displayed, The Junior League will
award o prize Of $25 to the painter
whose work Is adjudged the best by
Jury.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29
BUTCHERS, GROCERS
TO MEET TUESDAY

The next meeting Of the Water
bury Butchers and Grocers aSSo-
citation will take place March 5 at
the Central YMCA.
Paul Reed is president Of the as
ISOLATION,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29

Old age assistance tax collections
continued to climb today as the
dead-line was little more than "a
hours away. A record collection
seemed assured as long lines Of tax
payers formed on both the first and
second floors Of the city hall, as
Tax Collector Humbert A. Mangini
ordered extra windows opened for
the convenience Of those making
payments.
Collections through yesterday
amount to approximately $108,0O
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29
Richards Case
Slated Saturday

Naugatuck, Feb. 29-The case
Of ID. Ricciardi of $40 Hamilton
avenue, Waterbury, charged
with. theft of magazines from
Frank Wisinski's store ON
Bridge street, was continued
in borough court today until
Saturday morning. A $500 bond
was also continued.
Atty. John Tobin of Water
bury, counsel for the defense,
requested the continuance. No
testimony was given today.
Judge Thomas r.. Neary pre-
sided.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29
SKI QUEEN

Before she came to Hollywood ON
a vacation and was discovered for
motion pictures, 10 Ann Sayers, Sc
attic, Wash, beauty, currently APP
pearing In Paramounts 1.-THE Light
Of Western Stars" produced by
Harry Sherman, was elected ski
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29

according to figures submitted by
Mr.. Mangini to Controller Thomas
M. Conlon. Payments yesterday to-
tailed $9,112, one Of the largest sing
lie days totals since the tax was
first levied.
A year ago, with two days col
lectionS still to be tailed, total pay
ments were $4,000. Thus payments
this year are running about $4,000
ahead Of 1899.
The total collected before the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29
PENGUINs WARDROBE

Pete, trained penguin which plays
Frank Morgan's pet in ''The' Ghos.
Comes Home" has two-hundred-
and-three changes of wardrobe
ranging from a hula skirt to a top
hat and tails.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29

queen ct the University Of Wash
ington during the early winter
months of 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-29

That in the present war. for every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
DELEGATE HERE
 DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. ZeIpha Towers of North GrOSvenOrdaIe Sui. fered Heart Attack

Funeral services for Mrs. Zelpla Towers, 64, of North 0rosvenordale, will be held in that town at Q time to be announced. The woman, a delegate to the WCTU convention, was stricken in the gallery of the Second Congregational church yes- terday afternoon.
 Medical Examiner Edward H. KirschbauTn said death was caused by . heart attack. Authorities said Mrs. Towers complained of feeling Ill during the afternoon, but she attended all of the sessions.
 Witnesses reported that Mrs. Towers was seated with other wo- men in the gallery of the church when she slumped in her chair. The body was removed to the Alderson Funeral Home.
 Mrs. Towers $ survived by her husband, Jesse Towers, of North Grosvernordale, and a son, Ken- meth Towers, of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

The rope on the nag-pOIe in front of the city hall was found broken at dawn today and . new rope had to be rigged up before the flag could be raised. There were no clues that the break was made deIiberatey, but the CO., incidence with draft registration day was not missed and the city hall buEzed with talk of fifth COIumnists.
 Timothy Morgan, city hall supp erintendent, discovered the break when he attempted to raise the flag at dawn, but he was unable Co determine whether the rope was cut or broken. Although he examined the pole and looked over the ground carefully, Morgan was net able to find a sign of tam- pering.
 A new rope was rigged on the pole by James DOran, of Ham, ilt0n avenue, an emergency repair man who was called to the scene by Morgan. The rope was on the pole by 9:30 o'clock and the flag was finally raised.
 The police department was not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
GIRL SCOUTS ON
 HOSPITAL VISIT
Members Studying Var:- Ous Phases of Work For
 Future Consideration

"Tf people are to live intelligently they've got to train themselves to think ahead. There is no better time to begin thinking out the job problem than some time before the need for employment makes itself felt"
 That's the reason for the present emphasis on vocational exploration in scoutings older girl groups. Senior girls of high school age under the Waterbury council are busily try ing to find out what they can do after school is over and the advan- tages and disadvantages of various positions The girls of Troop B visited the Waterbury hospital last week to see just what work went on and what was expected of nurse. Positions in the business world will also be studied by this group.
 With the establishment of Girl Scout service bureau here Senior Girl Scouts hope to accomplish two ends. The work of the bureau will coordinate the work requested by so- cial agencies with the vocational interests of older girls. m this way practical experience in a chosen field may result in added gain to the girl while filling a community need during the present national emer- gency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

Appealing to World war veterans to takea personal interest in young men attempting to enlist in the serv- ice of their country or who are fac- ing the .selective service law in opera tion, Captain J. Peter Costigan, past commander of Corporal Coyle post. American Legion, climaxed 8 testi- monial dinner in his honor at The Elton last evening with an appeal to former servicemen to "carry on.n He urged all to maintain their enthu- siastic interest in their respective or ganizations and to. see this country through another crisis in it's history.
 'It is 27 years ago since I first entered the service and I am now waiting orders which may take me away from Waterbury again. I am ready to go and I hope that nothing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
PLAQUE AWARDED
 N. E. I. COMPANY
National Bus Association Officially RecO gnizes
 Splendid Safety Record

The New England Transportation Company, operating motor busses throughout southern New England, has been awarded the annual safety plaque of the National Association of Motor Bus Operators for the best safety record of companies operat- ing 51 or more busseS in inter-city service east of the Mississippi river.
 During the ten month contest period ending July 31, 1940, the New England's bus fleet operated an average of 85,0OO bus miles per chargeable accident; without sim gle fatality or serious injury.
 Safety in its highway operations is paramount with the New England Transportation Company; to achieve the results for which it has been nationally honored the company conducts competitive safe-driving contests, covering semi-annual per- iodS, with an appropriate trophy award to the division having the best safety record and a bonus to the individual drivers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
Retiring Commander
 Given Testimonial
Captain J. Peter COstigan Feted By Ex-ServiCemen, AssOciates-Irges Veterans to Carry On For Country

will rise to interfere with my plans to go." Captain Costigan Is an ofa- cer of the 11sth medical regiment, 43d division and may be sent to' Florida within the next few weeks.
 Officials Present
 The testimonial dinner honoring him on the completion of his term as commander of the post was one of the mos toutstanding events in ex- servicemen's circles in recent ears. The gathering was featured by the presence of Congressman J. Joseph Smith, Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Judge Patrick J. Healey, State Le- zion Commander Jonn R. Feegal of Meridian; State D. A. V. Commander Walter Overton of Waterbury: State J. w. V. Commander Rudolph Hem nick of Waterbury; Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson of Trinity Episcopal church, and Rev. Francis A. Murphy of SS. Peter and Paul church, rep- resentatives of the Young Mems Re- publican club; the East End Com munity club, and the various ex- servicemen's organizations of the city.
 Captain Costigan was presented with purse by Past Commander William T. Harrington, the latter representing the honored guests many friends in attendance and others who were present in spirit.
 Attorney Harry L. Beardsley ofa- ciated as toastmaster. The keynoter of the evening was the ambassador of wit and good humor from Hobo- ken, the Honorable Senator Augus- tus Havican." As an after dinner speaker, the, senator" was WOW and was obliged to narrate several stories and pokes as encores.
 List of Speakers
 In addition to the speakers pres- ent at the guests table others who conveyed their best wishes and com- pliments to Captain Costigan during the evening were: Commander Jo- seph A. Hackett of Corporal Coyle post, Commander William Keaveney of the D. A. R.; Commander Francis Orencole of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; Harold Hadley, president of the Young Mems Republican club; George Scott, treasurer of the same organization; Frank McCann, chair man of the dinner committee; Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, Col. William J. Shanahan, Frank T. Johnson, Cap tain Edward Gluntz of the Reserve Officers association, Maj. Bernard O,Hara, Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney, Michael Giordano of Florio post, for- mer Mayor Patrick M. Perriello, Supt. of Police William J. Roach, Raymond Burke, president of the East End club; Harry X. Cashin and Michael J. Gallulo.
 Past commanders of Coyle post introduced were James Mulyille, Walter Inglis, James F. Gill, Wal ter L. Angle, Bernard Wilhelm, Robert F. Birt, Walter A. Jarvis, George McDuff, Newton w. Alexan- der and George Karnofsky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
Obituary Notice Given as ''AIibi"' Wins for Accused.

Domenic Margiotta, 27, of 19 MattsOn court, today was given suspended sentences on three liquor counts involving minors af- ter Defense Attorney Francis Summa told City Court Judge John L. Gaffney that Margiotta left the store in charge of a minor because he was suddenly called away by the imminent death of q relative.
 The defense attorney read an obituary from the morning news paper to impress the court with the fact that the relative had died.
 Judge Gaffney declared that under the circumstances Margiotta was entitled to consideration, but he urged MT. Summa to impress on his client the importance of observing the liquor law.
 In his plea for leniency, MT. Summa said that "it is custom in Italian families" to notify each relative when a member of the family Is at deaths door. "The relatives flock from near and from afar," MT. Summa said.
 Margiotta was charged with two counts of selling beer to minors, and one count of leaving his store in care of a minor, who made the sales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
Current Political Activities

Jack Dempsey, the former heavy weight boxing champion who is campaigning for the reelection of President Roosevelt, will make a speech in Bridgeport Friday. The champ" is making a tour of the eastern states.
 Frank Johnson, Republican cam didate for congress, delivered Ghe first of . series of radio addresses over both local stations last night. He attacked the recent appointment of Elliott Roosevelt as captain in the army.
 A recent poll at the Junior College of Connecticut disclosed that the majority favored Willkie for Presi- dent. Also leading were Maloney for U. s. Senator and Baldwin for Gov- ernor.
 Buttons declaring we Want Will Ikie for President-of Commonwealth 6 Southern" are beginning to ap- pear on Democratic lapels about the city.
 Plans for district meetings and rallies are being made by Demo- cratic Towr Chairman Maurice F. Tangney. The list will be an- nounced within Q few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

for 90 days or more of any person who took part in the mob disorder at Bristol, Vt, on August 12 result ing in violence upon members and property of the Student Caravan of America"
 The Union, stating it had no con- nection with the Student Caravan, said that Vermont Attorney General Lawrence R. Jones had written Ar thur Garfield Hays, ACLU general counsel, that it had been "practi- cally impossible to obtain sufficient evidence to warrant prosecution" and that he would appreciate any ACLU assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
RUTHERFURD RIDES

Tom Rutherfurd native of vir- ginia, who plays a native of that state in Paramount's Virginia" !" Technicolor Edward H. Griffith drama, with Fred MacMurray and Madeleine Carroll in top roles, gets a chance to demonstrate his riding ability in the film. For scenes of the picture, he participated in stee- pie chases over ground he had rid. den with hounds several years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
Fifth CoLunlnist Work
 Or Just A Coincidence?

called into the case, there being nothing to work on, except the fact that the rope was in good con- ditlOn when the flag was lowered at sunset last night.
 The last time a Waterbury flag pole was in the news was two months ago when a swastika ban- ner was found waving atop the WiIby pole one bright Sunday morning. Police believed that flag was raised by pranksters, and discounted theories of fifth cOIumnists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
MURDER, SUICIDE
 BY WAR VETERAN

Franklin, N. IT,. oct. i6.-tUP)- William ? Harper, 90, c World war veteran and painter, shot md killed his wlse Alice with Q rife today and then ended his own life with c revolver, police reported.
 City Marshal John D. Dodge said the shootings occurred during 6 family row" At the time, their daughter and Airs. Harpor's mother also were at home. he said. Pclice found Mrs, Harpef's body on tho porch and her hushandA body Inc Side their cottage. o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
REWARD POSTED
 IN MOB DISORDERS

New oYrk, Oct. 16 - (U.P.) The American Civil Liberties Union an- nounced today that it has posted "a $500 reward to the first person supplying information leading to the arrest, conviction and imprisonment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

Tho average m0loriaE used 72l gallons Of motor fuel during iog0, with aIi average total annual fllel eoal. IneInalna lAN. q llalae.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
SKELETON MYSTERY
 HAVE BEEN SOL WED

Stowe, vt, oct. le-(uE - TIis sckeleton mystery Cf EmuEHIsr'E Notch, which lad revived tan tales of dark-doings Of byg0ne dnyE, yes solved today.
 After perusfng pages of an ans cient genealogy, Town Clerk Nakr9 Pike said that the bones which were found Sunday beneath the Mt. Mansfield toll house were those of Miss Hannah B. Darling who died century ago.
 The genealogy revealed she was killed by Q horse"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

During July, 1940, there were 146,339 new cars registered nj the United States, according to reports received from 26 states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

The first monthly session of the AnNew England Chain of Bible this Waterbury will at the Swedish tst Church Friday evening" 7O o'clock This conference being New England cities auspices Fellowship with Waterbury Federation Mems Bible Classes FrOech committee president Waterbury Federation.
 Friday evening" Lawrence pastor Baptist Church Philadelphia dynamic preacher and becoming widely known for his the Bible conferences the East He Baptist Seminary the Philadelphia
  New England Fellowship New his invitation the
 Delegations expected from churches Assisting the service will GOhard sh Baptist Church and Rev. Mrs Milton radio Echoes Calvary Church will also sing. All and invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

At the end of 1899, reports show q total motor fuel domestic demand ok a, POT, ,394 900 gallons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16
Washington Merry-Go-Round

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Copyright. l94O. by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-11-23
MONTANA HAS
No DIVERSION
ROAD FUNDS

While Montana has not passed a
constitutional amendment protecting
highway funds from diversion, all
gasoline taxes are definitely pledged
to strictly highway purposes and
there is no likelihood that Montana
will ever divert its gasoline taxes
to other funds as all of the revenue
is needed to maintain the states
growing highway system.
In Idaho the road protection
constitutional amendment protecting
amendment carried by a majority of
three to one, while similar
amendment in Nevada was carried
by nearly four to one. In South
Dakota, the so-called better and
safer roads amendment" likewise
passed by substantial margin, the
only amendment on the ballot that
passed.
Just as the gasoline tax, after
being originated in Oregon, was a.
dopted by state after state to pro-
vide funds for needed highway i'm
provements, says Baird H. Mark
ham, director of the American Pet
roleum Industries Committee. so
are now being adopted
by an ever increasing number of
states to insure that the intent
of the special highway taxes is
carried out and the money is act
ually used for the administration,
and improvements OF
the highway system
Where highway debts are still
these amendments help
to bulwark the credit of the state
and at the same time safeguard the |
investment of the highway bond !
holders by assuring adequate funds |
10 amoritize the bonds on schedule"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-11-23
Oil Outlook Optolnistic
HEATING OILS
ARE FACTOR IN
CHEER FOR II

For the first time in years. thu
| American petroleum industry is
looking forward with optimism. as
reflected in the current issue OF The
Lamp. official organ OF the Standard
Oil Co. of New Jersey, which has
been slow in granting any improve
ment. in the face Of too-great in
/ ventories.
The keynote talks of the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute meeting IN
Chicago was optomistic. All agreed
that the 1871 demand will exceed
The record breaking 1910 demand;
that exports are more likely to in
grease than decrease. as the sup
plies OF warning nations grow less;
that the defense program has not
yet reflected in gasoline sales. which
will show some influence In the
spring, and by next fall will be one
OF the most important factors in
the market
Manufacture OF aviation gasoline
will be an important factor al
though the government has thus far
ordered only 100000 gallons OF
I00-octane gasoline for delivery in
1871. The petroleum chemical in
austry is growing to a point where
its Influence Will be felt in the
crude markets OF the country. in
dustrial leaders agree.
In commenting on the outlook
The Lamp says:
Fortunately. the industry's over
all outlook is by no means as
gloomy as the inventory situation
taken by itself would seem to in
dictate. There are at least three
factors which justify a more opti-
mistic look ahead:
Gasoline Sales Gain
l. Domestic demand for motor
fuel is holding up well despite the
serious loss of export markets.
The present outlook is that the 1910
gasoline consumption, both domes-
tic and export, will be in the neigh
borhood of Gil million barrels. an
increase of 2 per cent over last
year.
Heating Oil Demand
2. There is a growing realization |
among refiners that by proper ad-
Iustment of crude runs 1t is quite
Continued on Page Fivel
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-11-23
GEORGE HILL
AGAIN HEADS
ASSOCIATION

CHICAGO-President Byles and
all other 1910 officers Of the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute we're re-
elected for 1871 at final session of
Institutes Board OF Directors here.
Other officers are; George A. Hill,
Jr., Houston Oil Co. OF Texas, Vice
President for production; J. Howard
Pew, Sun Oil Co, Vice-President for
refining; E. v. Weber, Eureka Oil
Co.. Cincinnati. o.. Vice President
for marketing; w r. Boyd, Jr.,
Executive Vice-President; o. d.
Donnell, The Ohio Oil Co.. Treasur-
err; Lacy Walker, Secretary and
Assistant Treasurer; and J. S.
Cooke, Assistant Secretary.
Two changes were made in the
executive committee: II. d. Collier,
California Standard, succeeding the
late w. H. Berg, Of same company,
and Reese Taylor, Union OIL Co. OF
California, succeeding L. B. Sim
mons, Rock Island Refining Co.
Duncan, Oklahoma.
Two changes were made in mem
bership of the American Petroleum
Industries Committee, the other
members being reelected. L. A.
Union Oil Co. Of California,
was elected a member to succeed
Paul NJ. Gregg. Of same company,
resigned; and Buell. S. Jones, In
diana Standard. succeeds the late
w. J. Guthrie, Gulf Oil Corp.
Board adopted 2 resolutions, one
pledglng wholeIhearted support OF
the industry to national defense and
the world war work OF
the National Petroleum War Service
and the other endorsing
principle OF interstate oil compaets
and calling upon all oil producing
states to participate in the compact
plan.