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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
PRISONER LOSES
 LEGAL CONTEST
Statute of Limitation Sue. Cessfully Argued By
 States Attorney

Judge carl Poster in the Superior Court today filed. . decision for the defendant in the case of Dennis ]. Mccarthy against the State of Connecticut.
 Mccarthy Is serving Q % to 90 year term in the state prison at Wetherfield and a few years ago filed an appeal with the Superior Court setting forth that he is im- properly imprisoned. The Superior Court decided against Mccarthy but the case was never removed from the docket.
 states Atty. william 3. Fitzgerald recently moved that the case be dropped on the ground that the statute of limitation rules the case out of order.
 The states attorneys motion was granted by Judge Fosters decision today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
WALTER LOVELACE HELD FOR POLICE
Youth Crashes Stolen Car; Revolver Found in Auto.
 mobile Pocket

Walter Lovelace, 10, colored, of 52 Dikeman street, New Haven, was to be arraigned in New Haven city court today following his arrest here yesterday on charges of stealing an automobile.
 Lovelace was arrested on the Chase parkway by Motor Patrolman John J. Murphy after he attempted to coast down the hill and ended by crashing against several boulderg at the side of the road. The policeman discovered Q revolver in the pocket of the auto, and turned 1t over toe gether with Lovelace to New Haven police. The car was 50 badly dam. aged that it was lowed to e local garage for repairs.
 Ofiicers Murphy reported that Lovelace turned the ignition of to coast down the parkway. By ques- tioning him after the mishap he found that the car was stolen in New Haven yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
OBITUARY

ATWOOD-Harry George Atwood of l50 Lounsbury street died early this morning at st. Mary's hospital after long Illness. He was born in Woodbury but had resided in this city practically all of his life. For g years he had been employed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad up to the time of his illness ten months ago.
 MT. Atwood is survived by one son, Joseph of this city; two daugh. ters, BernIce Atwood and Mrs. Rus sell Harrigan; one brother, Raymond Atwood of Seymour; one sister, Mrs, John Kearney of Seymour; two grandchildren, Russell and Raymond Harrigan. Ills wife, Mary Wall At. wood died eight years ago.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street on Thursday morning at Q time to be announced later to St. Francis xavierIs church whero solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening.
 THOMAs-Alice Elizabeth Thomas of 22i WoodlaWn Terrace died this morning at the Waterbury hospital. A native of Wolcott, Conn, she was the daughter of the late Edward Woodward and Sara Warner Thorn- as She was . communicant Of the Second Congregational church.
 Survivors include two sisters, Fannie J. Thomas and Clara N. Thomas of this city two nephews, F. Clayton Thomas of New Haven and clifford A. Thomas of this city; and one niece, Miss Edith C.. Thomas of this city.
 Funeral services will be held at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral avenue on Thursday morning at ii o'clock, Rev. pr. John O. Walker officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 2 to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Townsend Lodge

Jewels were presented at last nights meeting of Townsend lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, to seven veteran members of the lodge. The meeting was held In odd Fellows hall and fol- lowing tho business session, J. William Garner, grand patriarch of the encampment presented the jewels.
 The men who have completed their half century of membership are Albin swenson of North Woodbridge, N. H., Grant Dewitt, of Roselle, N. J., James Austin, of Bridgeport, Lester A. Flood, James Ellerby, Robert w. Beers and Frank Weis. tn addition, Fred Burns, on behalf of em. ployes of the Waterbury Brass goods plant, gave MT. Flood a fine smoking set.
 An entertainment program, or. ranged by MT. Gardner, assisted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
EMPL OYMENT IS
 BETTER IN CONN.

Hartford, Conn.,, May 2e.--(UP)-- Private employment In Connecticut absorbed 1850 more workers in April than in March, State Labor Com. missioner Cornelius J. Danaher ail. nounced today.
 Tho totaN of b347 placements rep- resented an increase of 3B per cent, Danaher said, with all classificatioas showing Q rise for April except mis- cellaneous and manufacturing. Az. ricultural employment went up i40 per cent, building and construction B8 per cent. Public utilities and professional services also revealed an up.turn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

ipfc, Harry George Atwood, of iSS Eounsbury St. Funeral Thursday morning, time 10 Do announced lnt0r, from Mulvlllo Funeral Home. 270 West Main St., 10 Bt. Francis $avier'B Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 TJIO MAs--fn this city, May 2sth, 1040, Alice Elizabeth Thomas, of 22I W0Odlnwn Terrace. Funeral Thursday morning, at II o'clock, from AldorBon Funornl Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial In now Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
CHOPIN'S MUSIC
 WILL BE RECORDED

The music of Frederic Chopin, Identified as the pianists' composer, will be heard this evening at the Learn to- Listen oiass which wili be conducted at the Brofson Library at 7:ib o'clock. Chopin completely gave his heart and soul to the piano and treated it intimately releasing it from orchestral domination.
 This evenings program will in. clude several Of the Nocturnes, Etudes and scherzi played by world famous artists Of the pianoforte.
 The public is cordially invited to attend the class which Is sponsored by the Sllas. Bronson library and the WPA adult education group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
ON
 BAUBY PROPERTY

The Bauby property in Exchange Place has been placed under attach ment in a law suit brought by At- torney George Crocicchla against Joseph Bauby, papers filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kil- martin disclosed today. Several pieces of property have also been placed under attachment in the action.
 Attorney Croclcchia is bringing suit for S750 damages. He alleges that . bill of $500 for legal services has not been paid.
 The plaintiff is bringing the action through Attorney William K. Law inf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
MORE FLOOR SPACE

New Haven, Conn, May 2e--tUp) The need of the Winchesetr Re- beating Arms O., for moro floor space crowded the federal surplus commodity center out of It's quarters today.
 The center has arranged to move to Wallingford to the plant of the New York Insulated Wire Go. It had been occupying an unused portion of 6 Winchester factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors, especially the St. Thomas Rosary oo bept ,ae sGov of d Seth c,pS Tbomss ass Clock Co, and the Plumbers and of local No. 22 for their kind expressions of sympathy shown 10 us during our recent berehve. ment, the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Mary Lynch.
 (Signed)
 DANIEL, WILLIAM and
 GEORGE LYNCH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

The funeral Of PatrIcia Kuchinsky was held this morning from the home of her parents, 34 Spring street, Union City with prayers .. 0:45 o'clock by Rev. Bernard J. Butcher and Rev. Joseph Kochunas. Burial was in St. James cemetery, NauRatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

The Pennsylvania railroad has the fastest scheduled run of any rail. road in the United States. The b9-mile journey between Camden and Atlantic City, N. l., is com pleted in 45 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Roosevelt Lodge

Rev. George 8. Brookes of Rock. vile, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, will be the guest ef honor at the comforting of the rank of esquire at the next meeting of the Roosevelt lodge, K. of F., to be held next Monday night In the lodge rooms. Samuel Kohn of Hartford, past grand chancellor, will speak.
 A dutch supper will be served following the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Yes:-l Know Thot Drugs Have Failed To Cure You.

Don't be dis. couraged be- cause Drugs h ' ve failed to cure you, for even the big men of h c medical ? r Q [ ession admit tn . { drugs at best can but give [ 6 m ? Orary relief. That q r at In- ternal Nat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Fraternal News

by Ernest Burdette and Alger- non E. Taylor, was presented. The following took part: Fred Grant, dances; Isabel Parrish, songs; Art Chounard, dances; Lois Caldwell, dances and Charles Newman, har. monica. Charles Churchill was the accompanist. Refreshments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of Francis Claps will be held Thursday morning at B.46 o'clock from the home 323 oak street, with q solemn high mass at 0'46 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady Of Lourdes. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 A meeting Of the directors of the Aviglianese Aid society will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the home.
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia Mor- milo will be held Thursday after noon at i.4b o'clock from the Gag. non Funeral Home, 18b South Elm street to the Italian Congregational church where services will be held at 2 o'clock with Rev. Pasquale Codella, pastor, In charge. Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cem- etery. Friends may call at tho fu. neral home today after 2 p. m.
 The funeral Of Mrs. Bridget Bar rett will be held tomorrow morning at 8:lb o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to St. Michael's church where Q solemn high mass will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Peter ODonneli will be held tomorrow morning at 8'lb o'clock from the Mulvillc Fu. neral Home, 270 West Main street, to St. Francis Xavier church where solemn high mass will be cele- brated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in the new St. Joseph'S cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this after noon and evening. Membersr of the Washington Hill Earbenders will meet at the funeral home at 6 o. clock and attend the wake in a body, noon and evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12
Satin Blouses
Meet Real Need

Practically every smart fall
wardrobe includes one or more
satin blouses. Whether they are
trim, tailored types or the frilly
ruffled kind. the chances are the
new models have one characters
tic in common-they wash beauti-
fully.
The girls also see in boys shirts
things of beauty, comfort and
practicability. for on their design
Is based most of the seasons
blouses. Their collars have a slope
in line with jacket collars, their
sleeves are long and full and when
they don't button conventionally
as a mans. they have fly front
tailoredness.
At the very first sign Of grimi-
ness, the best thing to do is to
plump them directly into the wash
tub. Once dirt and perspiration
become set" the blouses are
bound to suffer, both from the
deteriorating action of dirt and
the rubbing and scrubbing that
may be needed to loosen it.
Frequent and thorough washing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12
Boyish Coverts and Fleece
Coats Appeal to School Girls

Many a family 5udget which
could never before afford a fur
coat can now allow for one. So
many attractive. youthful furs
have been brought into low cost
brackets. In the popular, casual.
boxy styling are to be seen mou-
ton lamb and squirrel, raccoon and
muskrat, skunk and guanaco.
Coats such as these can most prac-
tically double for casual and dress
wear.
Beloved Of more than one years
schoolgirls is the three piece suit,
combining jacket, skirt and top
coat. Seen this year in furred and
injured styles-newest variation
on this many-way suit is the add
ton Of the saucer collar of fur
which, although large and deep is
flat at the back. retaining slim
lines particularly flattering to the
growing girl.
Tweeds are Hardy
Tweeds are perennials, and
plaids are fast becoming equally
popular. Both fabrics by means
of their ruggedness and colorful
good looks are admirable for back
to school suits and coats. How
ever, large numbers of more con-
servative. typically mems wear
woolens will be seen in girls coats
and suits for this term, to make
such trinity tailored styles as the
jacket suit patterned after an air.
line hostess.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12

fourth floor also has the Gus
toners Service Desk, where Win
Calls, gift wrapping. checking and
other customer service functions
are performed.
After this floor was completed,
the third floor was next In order.
An entire new flooring of the ma
terial particularly adapted for
piece goods and domestics-for
which the majority of the floor is
used-was installed. This floor
was rehghted. new daylight
knitting section on the corner of
the building was installed, and
room was available for the &c a
day" rental library and the White
Sewing Machine section - which
was carpeted and fixtured with the
installation used at the San Fran
cisco Fair last year. This floor also
is used by Mrs. Gladys Carey, for
her most modern beauty salon,
which at the time was equipped
with all new equipment. including
modern booths and machines. and
completely fluorescent lighted. II
is admitted to be one of the most
modern beauty salons in the state.
After the completion of this
floor. the second floor. or the one
where all ready TO wear depart
ments are located. was modernized,
with the installation OF new cell
ing. new lighting. and new dis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12
Mufed Colors Rule
For Dress Coats

Fascination. flattery and charm
are inherent in the colors used for
dress coats which blend with the
desire for richness and luxury and
the trend to smooth-finished fab
RIGS. Black is the supreme color,
gaining new distinction in the new
smooth weaves. Colors are muted
in tone. Sharp new candid" colors
predominant for casual and sport
coats. in contrast to the simple
elegance Of dress coats. but pro-
viding WEALTHY and bravado in spir-
tied styles.
In dressy or sport. in trimmed
or untrimmed. In any fabric and
color. the new fail coats are a
graphic illustration.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12

So important a purchase is that
of the school girls coat wardrobe
that parents will want to be well
informed regarding the styles, fab
RIGS and colors available, before
getting down to the actual lob
Of going to town to buy.
Probably most popular Of al
styles is the covert coat copied
from the college mans, to its fly
front and raglan shoulder detail.
But this smooth fabric in greyed-
green tope finds rivalry In the
fleece coat which affords 80 much
warmth and rugged good looks.
that it will dot every campus and
football stadium from coast to
coast and border to border, the
long term ahead.
There are many girls whose
personal preference or physical
build makes the very boy-tailored
coat inadvisable. For them, there
are sufficiently feminine REFERS,
often velvet trimmed, to provide
the answer TO both school and
dress-up needs.
Bloused backs, slenderizing "Y"
backs, fur trimmed hoods. and side
fastenings make many cloth coats
which are practical for daily wear.
sufficiently fashion-exciting for
date wear too.
The coat that win delight the
high school girl most. Il that with
detachable fur jacket. enabling
her to use the untrimmed cloth
coat for everyday" adding the
fur jacket for luxurious dressing
UP. And of course she can also
wear the little fur jacket In lieu
Of an evening wrap when she's
permitted to go formal" to the
school or club dance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12

Since the Peoples Store com.
pany set out, two years ago. upon
its program OF remodeling the en-
tire five floors. more than so. 900
has been expended in betterments
70 building and equipment
General Manager c. NJ. Gillespie
says there Is more yet to be done
before the program is completed:
but that Is another story for 1871.
For Wednesday night, the COM
pany vill welcome visitors 10 in
speot what has been accomplished
10 date. II is an eyeful. especially
TO those who can remember back
10 those days when the Peoples
store IN Tacoma eonformed to de-
psrtment store practice Of the
dark ages
Old landmarks Gone
Gone are the narrow aisles, the
crowded stocks, the wrappers
islands the wire baskets and
brass pneumatic tubes. the hap
hazard display signs, the harsh.
half-efficient lighting
Instead. Wednesday nights visi-
tor viii find all traces Of the old
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12

0enerol monooer of the
Peoples Store the lost two
yeors, in direct charge of en-
tire improvement program.
days removed-gone to the limbo
of forgotten things.
Mild effective lighting. Uniform
ly designed show cases in bleached
mahogany. attractive raised-letter
departmental signs visible over the
entire floor. new flooring of the
most expensive and durable type
such as il installed in battleships
and the great transatlantic ocean
liners.
Visibility Featured
Visibility is one Of the most con-
spieuous improvements. One
standing at any part of the main
floor may see in all directions.
Only one display. and that a small
cabinet, extends as high as SIS
inches off the floor Display cases
and counters are all kept low for
general visibility so that it is easy
10 find a particular department
the customer may wish to patro-
nize.
Aisles are wide, stocks are at
tractively and conveniently dis
played. Popular display ideas have
been adapted in the case of notions
and certain other sections.
To remodel a large store like
this has been a tremendous task
since II has been accomplished
without interruption Of business
and with least possible discomfort
to patrons.
Proud of Result
Now well in advance Of the
Christmas holiday rush, the most
exacting project, that Of modern
izing the first floor. has been &C
complished and Manager Gillespie
and his staff are proud Of the re-
suit. II remains only for the shop
pers to view and share that pride
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12
Furred Simplicity

in a thick lather of mild, luke
warm soapsuds will keep satin
blouses looking lovely and make
them last longer. AS long as the
washing is done often it will take
little longer than the proverbial
twinkling of an eye.
After the sudsing, they should
be given a triple rinse in luke
warm water. then wrapped in
turkish towels for a moment to
absorb excess moisture before be-
ing'hung up to dry. The body Of
the blouse may be ironed on the
reverse side, to prevent catch
ing" Of the fabric by the iron;
but all details must be carefully
ironed outside.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12

This trend is seen in the notched
collar classic or boys coat and
balmacaan which Is also available
in a fiy-front version.
Because semi-precious furs like
mink and silvers have been pegged
down to popular-price appeal, fall
coats will show no stinting in fur
trimming. The coat with the sepa-
rate fur jacket is a highlight this
season and singled out also for
special attention is a new coat
with the separate kolinsky scarf
in mink or sable dyes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12
Sports Coat
Holds Its Place

The odd jacket and Stacks still
remain the most important items
of sportswear in the average
mans wardrobe.
The sports coat is now an es-
sential part of every college man.
wardrobe, and has become almost
as valuable to the older man,
Jackets and Stacks are regulations
wear on all campuses and they
may be seen in any part of the
United States, In the country and
over week ends.
Fall OF 1910 viii see several new
features in sports jackets. Most
of them, particularly those de-
signed for younger men. will be
longer and generally measure 81
inches. Many of them have four
buttons. although the more con-
sentative manage with three.
Coats Of this type are always sin
gle-breasted.
often the new coats have small
change pockets just above the
regular side pocket, and these as
well as the regular pockets have
flaps. Stripes, an innovation OF
last year, will lead in sports coats.
plaids are also popular,
some of the larger measuring as
much as four and five inches
across. Stripes and plaids may
even be combined with the stripes
standing out in the weave over
an indistinct plaid.
These jackets should hang
straight They are made with
broad shoulders and some of them
have patch pockets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12
New Peoples Store Holds
Open House Tonight

New doorways open Wednesday night upon a new
Peoples Store for Tacoma shoppers and their negbors 10
inspect and appraise
II viii be Just open house in the modern strean-ned
version Of the department store that had its beginning in
pioneer Tacoma 80 years ago.
The 18th and Pacific doors will be opened At 40
o'clock and VIII remain open as long the crowd i Il
teTestea.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-12
3-Piece Suit
AT New Peak

Ike the fan coat. the faii suit
tn. season mirrors the creative
genius and beautiful interpreta-
tons Of American designers and
reflects the tempo o. the Ameri-
can way Of living.
Important in the new fall suit
types u the s-piece suit. fur trim
med or untrimned. Women VIII Be
delighted with the many new YER
sinns to Be seen this season. The
new s-piece suits combine all Of
the style highlights and practical
bility that smart women look for
in fan suit wear, for each In
style creation in its own right
the 3-piece topcoat with balma-
caan coat. the longer. man-in-
spired jacket and the new slim
skirt.
Next in importance is the casual
and sports 2-piece suit. Extremely
smart and new with many pock-
cts. slim skirts with hidden full
ness and longer jackets. the p
piece suits replace tailored suits
this fall. Particularly Is this true
of the sports type with the three
button notched collar classic and
other types with balmacaan col
lars.
Pattern Matters
The fabric and color trends in
fan suits follow closely on the pat
tern of the fall coat. Fabrics are
smoother and colors vary from the
simple, rich luxury shades of the
dressy suits to the sharp, clear.
spirited colors in the casual and
sports suits.
The transition types rank high
est in fall suit popularity. These
suits have smooth weaves when
contrasted to the very deeply tex
tured cloths Of past seasons and
at the same time retain slight
surface interest. Smartest of these
come in weave patterns that are
not too defined and when the fab
ric Is light and soft, lending it.
self TO easy drapery of the new
straighter silhouette.
New fashion ideas win be seen
in the rich Bolivia types which
lend variety to fall suit selections
and which do not veer too sharply
from the typical weave.
Furred Simplicity
In the fur trimmed suit, sim
plicity of line and simplicity of
fabric are the outstanding features
in this classic type.
Because Of the importance of
simple tailoring and straighter
lines the classic features assume
greater Importance than ever be-
fore in fall suits this season. Whe-
ther the type be classic or neo-
classic the fabric groupings are
rich in pattern design and perfect
allies for the new interpretations
of classic silhouettes that the sea-
/ son in bringing forth.