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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
St. ELizdbeth ALumnae
 Plans HaHoween Supper

Helen Daly of Middlebury. Co., chairman of arrangements for the supper are Mrs. Edward J. McDon- aid and Mss Helen Daly.
 Supper will be served from to 8 at the Town Hall and music will be furnished by popular fiddler. Mrs. McDonald and Miss Daly will be assisted by the following com- mittee: Mrs. H. J. Curran, Mrs. c. J. Murphy, Mrs. Joseph Cassin, Mrs. William D. Shea, the Misses Lucy Bowes, Josephine Pope, Claire Law Tor, Marguerite Kennaugh, Anne Burns, Nancy J. Delaney, Mary Louise Parsons, Agnes Fitzpatrick, Margaret and Catherine Maloney, Kathryn Healey and Mae Shanahan.
 Thomas Fitzgerald was entertained Saturday afternoon at his home on High street in honor of his sixth birthday. Games were played and a luncheon served. Those attend ing were: Marjorie, Ruth and Pa tricia Garrity, Helen O'Connor, Will liam Clarity, Helen O'Connor, Thomas Nolan, Lorraine St. Martin. Billy Cerino, Robbie Tasano, Joan Garrity, Arlene Bates and Rita Gar rity.
 Margaret LaFoy, National Fed eration held worker, will speak on International Relations" tonight at a supper meeting of the Waterbury Business and Professional Women's club at the organizations rooms on West Main street. Miss Isabel H. Hinckley, club president, will intro duce the guest speaker.
 MT. and Mrs. Anthony Sylvestro have returned from a wedding trip to Washington, D.. C., and are re- siding at 124 Savings street. Mrs. Sylvestro was formerly Miss Helen Gaudiosi of Edgewood avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

The Women's Society of Chris tian Service of St. Paul's Methodist church will hold a business meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Arman Brechbuhler of Hotchlxiss street A large at- tendance is desired as plans will be made at this time for the annual church fair to take place in the church rooms November 13 and IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
ST. LUCY'S C.Y.O.
 TO SPONSOR DANCE

A meeting of St. Lucy's c. Y. O. unit will be held this evening in the parish hall to complete arrange mentS for the annual Halloween dance sponsored by the chapter. The event is scheduled for Thursday eve ming, October 24. Reports Of the committee of arrangements will be read by the various chairmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

In line with the action in Congress on the countrys defense program, shis company is taking steps to-. insure that we will be ready to meet such demands ss the national program may impose. Where necessary we are expanding our facilities to meet future demands for service, whether these demands come from our countEy's armed forces, from the slaie's vital defense industries CT from local state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
.CoronosC CEubPEon
 Card PartyOc %

Miss Candida Mazzarella was named chairman of the arrange mentS committee for a Coronas Club card party at meeting of the club last night at the Eleton. Set for October 29 at the Elton, the pary will be for the benefN of the Italian Aid committee.
 Miss Mazzarella will be assisted by Mrs. Henry Minicucci, Misses Jose phine Menatti, Rochel Pope, Rose DiPietro, Antoinette Ciminera, and Rose Cappelletti.
 Other business last night in- cluded final plans for the bowling league which will open Thursday and the initiation of two members.
 The following women were ap- pointed hoStesses for the next meeting: Mrs. Joseph Membrino, Mrs. Ernest Carosella, Miss Con- cetta Ciaccio, and Mrs. Domenic Altieri.
 santa Marie Circle, National Daughters of Isabella, will hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening at 8:45 o'clock at Knights of Colum- bus Hall, North Main street. This change in time from the earlier schedule of 8:15 is necessitated be- cause of the number of members who will be occupied with registra- ton. The annual election of officers will take place at this meeting. Regent Miss Mary O'Rourke will preside.
 The Misses Marie and Vernette Noonan of Highland avenue re- turned home after a week end in Danbury as the guests of their aunt, Miss Nan Hart. While there they visited the Danbury Fair.
 Misses Margaret Doyle; Miss Mary J. Doyle, and Misses Margaret Burke and Katherine Clary are at the Vanderbilt hotel in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
Engagements

Mrs. Nora Ham of Washington street announces the engagement and coming marriage of her daugh- ter, Natalie to James J. Gaynor. son of Mrs. Martha Gaynor of Wash ington street. The ceremony will take place on October 26, at 8 o. clock at St. Francis Xavier's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

One hundred and fifty members of the Mothers club of SS. Peter & Paul church attended the annual dinner party of the organization last night at Shel Chateau. Rev. Mi chael F. Heating, pastor, and Rev. James F. Woods, assistant pastor, spoke briefly. An entertainment program followed the dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

two clubs. Thus the most he can lose is the ace of diamonds, club and the ruff of the diamond on which West makes his second club discard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

Southern RhodeSia shipped 1.O00,- 900 bags of this years record corn crop to England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

Among the fall and early winter series of events sponsored by the Waterbury Chapter, College of St.. Elizabeth Alumnae, will be a Hallo- we'en supper on Monday evening, October 28, at the Town Hall in Middlebury. Plans for the event were discussed last night at a com- mittee meeting at the home of Miss
 The "Quarter Club" celebrated the birthdays of three of its mem- bers, Mrs. David Lepper, Mrs. Charles Marcella and Mrs. Edward Coughlin last Thursday night at the home of Mrs, Oscar Liebrich, Bucks Hill road. Several vocal se- lections were rendered by Mrs. Liebrich and a delicious luncheon was served. Those attending were: Mrs. James Kirby, Mrs. Michael Grout, Mrs. Daniel Lynch, Mrs. James Bowes, Mrs. Edward Cough lin, Mrs. David Lepper, Mrs. Martin Crean, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Will liam St. John, Mrs. Charles Mar celia, Mrs. Arthur Lewis, Mrs. Jos eph Delaney, Mrs. Bernard Reilly. Mrs. Oscar Liebrich.
 Miss Marie H. Le Blanc was hos tess at surprise party in honor of Arthur Duplissis in celebration of his birthday recently. Games were played with Albert Bertrand and Miss Cecile Le Blanc winning first prize. Gerard Grace and Lillian Bilodeau received consolation prizes. The guest of honor received many gifts from those attending who were the Misses Cecile Leblanc, Martha Picard, Marie-Paul Carrier, Ger maine Dansereaux, Therese Dan- sereaux and Marie Le Blanc; and Adrien Bilodeau, Gerard Grace, Patrick Daigle, Albert Bertrand, Arthur Duplissis and Henry Du- plissis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
YOUR TELEPHONE COMPANY IS DOING ITS PART

and federal governmental authorities And day in and day out, Connecticuts 4,o00 telephone men and women are doing their utmost to provide dependable service for all our customers.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

THE BELL SYSTEM IS A NATIONWIDE TEl
 UNITED STATES IN NORMAL l l. The trained forces to operate telephone equip ment and plant
 2. The trained stafs to direct these operations 3. The latest motorized mechanized telephone groups of great mobility which concentrate anywhere quickly.
 4. A source of supply = the Western Electric Company, devoted to telephone manufacture. 5. A dependable service of supply that reaches anywhere in the United States. 6. A great laboratory that brings the advance of science to bear on the improvement of telephony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY
Evening star., 1940-01-01

This is the day to turn ober a new
leaf an begin doin' better, Daddy
says, but all leafs look about alike
tine.
(Registered q. 8. Patent Ofice.)
Evening star., 1940-01-01
Solution to Yesterdays Puzzle


81 s. 81 l|
Evening star., 1940-01-01
Don't Take
My Word for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
BY FRANK COLBY.

Valet
Noun. A manservant. especially one
who takes care OF his employers clothes.
This word should not be pro-
nounced valley" or "val-lay."
Valet is of French origin, but has
been Anglicized since the 18th CEN
tury. That is to say, 1t has been ac-
cepted as conforming to English
usage and is pronounced according
to English rules.
1t is true the French pronunci-
alton "val-lay" is shown by some
dictionaries as second choice: Wyld
labels it "a vulgarism." Best usage
everywhere prefers the English pro-
nunciation.
The American language is in
process of such rapid change that,
to be sure of the prevailing pro-
nunciations among cultured people,
one must almost live with a good,
late edition dictionary before him.
AS the photographer of the Literary
Digest once recommended:
If meaning isn't clear
Look it up.
There's dictionary near
Look it up.
Should knotty point arise,
Don't rely on mere surmise,
One mistake may lose the prize,
So look it up!"
The second syllable of valet should
be exactly like the word let. Accent
the first syllable.
Correct pronunciation: Wallet.
Capitals indicate syllables to be
accented.)
For a personal answer to your
questions about words, send a
stamped t3-cent), self-addressed
envelope to Frank Colby, care
The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1940-01-01

apart just enough to allow his leg
to slip down between, and now they
pinched it tight
Jerry's first thought was that he
had stepped in another of those
dreadful traps. He hadn't a doubt
of it. He was quite frantic with
fear, and he tugged and wrenched
with all his might. It was a wonder
that he didn't break his leg. But
the more he struggled the tighter
he was held. You see. that leg
began to swell at once where 1t was
caught, and, of course, the more it
swelled the more impossible 1t was
to get it free.
Evening star., 1940-01-01
By Edgor Bergen
By Willard
By Mormon Marsh
By Bud Fisher

Poor Jerry! Hope died as he
heard the footsteps coming nearer
and nearer. He twisted around so
as to get a good look at the trap,
and when he discovered that it
wasn't a trap at all that held him
he could hardly believe his eyes. The
discovery would have been a great
relief had it not been for those,
footsteps coming nearer and nearer.
\ IF I had time I could gnaw those
roots off," thought Jerry as he
wrenched and twisted and pulled.
But there wasn't time, and so he
continued to struggle, hoping to got
free before he should be discovered.
Evening star., 1940-01-01

times he jumped over them, which,
ever seemed easiest and best.
Now Jerry was in such hurry
to get back to the Smiling Pool that
he didn't watch his step as he should
have. Perhaps it was because at
the same time he was trying to
watch behind him to see who it was
that was coming. Anyway, In jump
ing over some of those tangled roots
he didn't jump quite far enough and
one hindfoot slipped down between
them. It went in easy enough, but
when Jerry tried to pull it out 1t
didn't come. It was held fast. You
re, his weight had forced two roots
Evening star., 1940-01-01

Laughing Brook. BY the sound he
knew that it was one of those two
legged human creatures and at once
Jerry started pen-mell back toward
the Smiling Pool.
Now the water in the Laughing
Brook was low. In many places it
was too low for swimming, so Jerry
ran along the shore just under the
edge of the bank. There were many
roots of trees and bushes from which
the water had washed away the
earth, and they crossed and re-
crossed each other. Sometimes
Jerry ran under them and some.
Evening star., 1940-01-01
Don't Duy-Dreom

DAY dreaming" on the part of
both pedestrians and motorists is
one of the most important causes
Of accidents, according to the Ma
tional Safety Council. Many pedes-
trians and drivers who are neither
physically defective or ignorant Of
trafic rules have accidents because
they are not sumciently concerned
to avoid them.
Evening star., 1940-01-01

The government Of Australia u
buying UP oil wheat In the country.
Evening star., 1940-01-01

Noun. A manservant especially one
who takes care Of his employers clothes.
Evening star., 1940-01-01
Bed time Stories
By THORNTON w. BURGESS.

by IdOHN1ON w. DUNUESS.
If Jerry Muskrat had not still been
suspicious of Farmer Browns Boy
the accident might not have hap
pened. Then again, it might, If not
at that particular time, at some
other and less fortunate time. ANY,
way, it happened, and Jerry will not
soon forget it.
He was little way up the Laugh
ing Brook that morning when he
heard some one coming down the
Evening star., 1940-01-01
Perfect Potuto SOUGHT
BY Fontuine Fox

Argentina wants to grow the per-
feet potato and will spend more than
$4,000 in bringing into the country
the nearest perfect seed "spuds' it
can find throughout the world. The
government in Buenos Aires will i'm
port only those from countries whose
governments will certify to the quail
ity. These will be distributed only to
agriculturists who work their land
personally In districts known to have
the best conditions for the expert
ment.
Evening star., 1940-01-01
Not This

Mother: Now I want you all to
make some New Year resolutions.
Jack, you'd better resolve to hang
up your pajamas Mary, you
resolve to keep your nails clean
ets., ETC."
Evening star., 1940-01-01
Points for Parents
3y EDYTH THOMAS v

N 1H1ONH1ho W V7fLLzdOE.
A greater effort DiH be made to
keep self-imposed NeW Year resolu-
tions than to keep those Uhich are
suggested by other people.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16
John Coffee Sees
.Langlie as Menace
To Demos in 1912

Congressman John Coffee had
warned today that election 81
Arthur Lsngiis az governor means
potential trouble for Democrsfie
legislative and county candidate.
In ist2
Coffee. IN an address Thuf1fsy
before the Young Mems Demo
cratic elub. Seattle. forecast that
Langils would set gp q strong
Republican state machine
II viii be no easy task 10 win
Democratic victories with the
state highway department, and
state patrol manned BY hspgbii-
cans" he asserted
coffss estimated COP sxpendi.
lures had been so 900 600 in TIA
national campaign He sald Re
pubiicans rad st up - organl-
nations IN order % syads the
Hatch act.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16

represent will outline forward tho 10 probems
projects which. your opinion should be solved
structsd within the next decade"
IF the plan represents what the people n Taeoa Fssny
want and viii b found 10 finance sseh ts.
the eity's executive stated.
He accumulated that Of TaeoaAns themselves
necessary deisrmns what order the psojses sh0sI1
carry through 10 compilation.
This thing should be handled unit Al tins. Mayor
Cain said We decide what needed first eompsts
that job then 20 the second and down ths line.
This IL single persons project. but job for the
community n whole For instance. there 10 be
no plan formulated for city hail. in spite Of the fact
this il falling down around
Perhaps don't need The first second Hat ws
should be planning definitsy for a. H. from the kttsrs
out get bach 400 replies saying certain pseses
particularly desirable 10 mind that h the eys
opinion that the job must be done.
There needs 10 BE- nothing hurried We want 10 get
the pubc approval behind project at time. and put
We need the full cooperation Of the drsamsrs and
the practical Missionaries.
N Taeomas needs at stake. the method Of fui-
filling them will be found"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16

Eye-witnesses said the machines
merely licked" but that the speed
Of the light coupe caused II to
turn over on its right side.
Stevens. with Ernie Mcdowell
and Warren Church, was in the
rumble seat. In the front seat
with Toki were Bill Gallagher and
Paul Galloway. Mcdowell suffer
ed shoulder and hip bruises, the
others were unhurt.
Rushed TO Hospital
Another motorst, Denton Smith.
$3.50 So. Tyler st. rushed Stevens
to the hospital. Officers Drost.
Overhaul, Olmstead and Zittel in
vestigated at the scene. Both
drivers were booked for investi-
cation Of the accident and released
on personal recognizance by Po-
lice Sgt. Glen Talbot, head of the
motor division.
Toki told police he saw the other
driver about TO make a left turn.
but thought ne was going 10 stop.
because / always do when making
a left turn
Formugis told officers that he
had slowed down for the turn. but
said the other machine was com
ing al fast rate Of speed and
cut IN front Of him before ne could
avoid the collision.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16

n senator. by s.pis votes. A total
Of is.pt7 ab~ntee ballots has
been counted out Of the estimated
$4,000 in the state. Corrections
are still coming In from county
auditors on election day figures.
The latest WAS from Spokane
county--Dill's home where . ~.
check took - votes away from
pill and added IL 10 I~ngiis's
total
Tho United Press unofficial
tobuiatioa Of the total vote
was fsnEIie sa.sos. Diii.
sss.spoi fsnEiie's lead s.sia
Dills campaign managers made
their challenge during the count
ing Of King county stnent.s votes
when a ballot was found marked
with . cross In the circle for q
straight Democratic ticket vote
and with another erusp in tho
square by LanEiiss name.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16
Lincoln High School Student
Crushed as Auto Turns Over
Kenneth Stevens. Is. One of Six Bows
In Coupe. Suffers Serious Injuries

Pinned underneath a coupe that
turned over with six Lincoln high
school students en- route TO a
football game Thursday, 16-year-
old Kenneth Stevens was fighting
for his life in st. Joseph's hospital
Friday.
The boys head and neck were
caught under the fender OF the
machine moment after he was
tossed out of the rumble seat in
the collision at Center and J SITS.
about 2:3o p. m.
His windpipe was crushed. his
nose broken. he suffered internal
injuries and was reported in
serious condition Friday. Semi
conscious when unpinioned from
tn car and taken to the hospital.
the high school sophomore had
shown almost no improvement
overnight
En- Route 10 Bellarmine
Stevens and his companions
we're westbound on Center st.
en- route TO Bellarmine school to
attend the midget" game The
'slight coupe was driven by Masato
Toki, II, 1905 So. X ST. The car
passed in front OF a machine driven
by Gust Formugis. 81, iii So.
11th st, who was driving east
and making q left turn up the
J 81 hill
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16

persons, including architects
torians and sociolorists have
on a 20-year.plan for Tacoma
He named Prof. Marvin SC
Puget Sound: Roland BORNE
Durham. superintendent Of
property for the school board.
as members Of the group who
have considered the eity's
needs.
we need sociologiats who
are experts on the trends Of
population, We need architects
who are dreamers and ere
ators. We need engineers who
foresec the demands Of the
city. and We need the whole
hearted support Of the peo-
pie Of this city TO put this
across" the mayor stated.
While the particular train
ing and knowledge Of the men
and women working ON the
plan qualified them in launch
ing the project. IDEAS from
those receiving the question
naires were asked. 20 that "ths
plan will be strong and more
effective II you and those
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16
Gigantic Future Program
Of Improvement Is Goal
Set by Move Of Officials
Planning Boord Of Experts 10 Receive
And Digest Opinions. Wishes and
Proposals OF Local Clnssnry

Looking two decades into the future. Tacoma to-
day appeared heading into her greatest period Of
pre-planned Improvement
The citys administration was revealed "a hsv-
ing set January n a deadlne for creation of .
long-range planning council.
City officials hope that by that date new plan
ming group will have the green light" 10 prepare
In addition. !, i ho,.J IN. r,,v viii k.,. x,y..
voice to what IL most desires In the way Of construc
ton
II was revealed Friday that Mayor Harry r Cain has
sent 500 letters TO representative groups and individuals
who are asked TO JOIN hands in planning Taeoma future
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16
Wartime Shortage Of Aluminium
May Bring Back Paper Tax Token

Christmas shoppers this year may have TO card
board sales tax tokens unless the state commission
find some of the lost millions of aluminium tokens
out of circulation.
The commission said Friday ssess since 1885
In tokens There
fewer than today, the supply
being short tokens probably viii be printed to fill the
emergency.
Inc commission cannot manufacture any more of
aluminium because the war demand has made il i'm
possible 70 get that metal Other metals were found
unsuitable. and plastics experimental with.
"hen the sales first effect 1885,
tokens about the delivery stamp used.
These wore out and bent popular Shoppers
As the metal paper
retired and burned.
The commission said the present shortage probably
due 10 merchants boarding the tokens instead Of
cashing them in II sufficient of these boards" are
released II may be unnecessary print paper it
said
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16
Conzaqa- Lutheran Game Meet Topic

A proposed Dost-ss ason football
game. a community promotion.
20. Tacoma stadium the alght of
Nov. 20 Nsa pelng considered al
a meeting Friday afternoon be-
tween Taeoms civic workers. and
Cllff Olson. oosen Of Pacific La
thsrnn colleges sensational team.
Gonzags university would pro-
vide the opposition. u plans ma
tsfislizs. The Bulldogs tentative
~ have agreed 10 s1eh = game.
but have asked guarantees.
which. n met. will neesssitsts con-
certsd action On the part Of IN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16

These are In literal fact what
some Of them have often been
called blank checks. signed and
countersigned by the congress.
giving the president power TO do
practically anything he may wish
with the foreign and domestic sf-
fairs Of the nation.
Some OF these powers were yot-
ed 10 him last summer. Others
are FOLLOWERS from the early days
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16

Hirtsd 81 already are psej-
ects which may evslvs ~ the
finished products ~ sseh
planning. They iWeluds:
A municipal nwditesium.
A new city hall. ~
A eombissd city esuaty
building.
A bilstsral hvi1gs suttst
from the west tsSminus a.
list street bridge.
An improved watssfssss
drive.
An improved library sys-
TEN.
II was emphasized. how.
ever, that these are but aug
Restions for eonsid grafton.
that any and ell proposals. ~
problems influencing cIvie
bctterment are wanted imme-
diately.
Mayor Cain revealed that
a small group Of qualified
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again and. Of course. landed again.
All this with . nonchslsnos ~ on.
~io had driven his automobile
around the block for the seventy
eleventh tin..
For her. IL Was = genuine thrill.
Dat not sufficient n Hnnsrys her
on her frs solo night
Her instructor. gsntlemaniy Carl
Thar. pronounced n. flight a
suocsfs With the fsttsring word
excellent
Miss Woods IL one u ~ Ia
coma college students taking the
plot training course offered by
the civil serOnsuilcs authority.
She slso happens 70 be the only
giri IN the group. and. II all goes
well. shs viii have q private Pilots
license BY January or February.
Mas Woods II q graduate Of
colieg. u Puget Sound. where she
malOred in journalism and stuff.
and Just this fall her adventure
some nature moved her % Try for
the flying class
There's one thing about nying
that you learn IN a hurry You
can't bluff your way through. You
have 10 know"
This young air student. the
daughter u Ralph Woods. local
lcontin9sd on Page II. Column 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16
Sen. Bone al Reno
or Piiman Funeral

Homer T. Bone. United States
senator. is In Reno. New. with
other members Of a senate CON-
mittee TO attend the funeral Of
Senator Key Pitmsn, Friday. Sen
stor Pitmsn died early Sunday.
Senator Bone will return 10 Ia
coma the first Of next week