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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Four Local Lad, Fall Into Pond While Skating


 Four boys, Louis Golden 1l ol g Maple street, Francis no1e, 13; of Ill South Main street, Walter S0ucy, 10, and his brother, Tho1n- as, "A, of z7 Water street, were precipltated into the icy waters of Long Meadow pond in Middle bury while skating yesterday nf- ternOOn. The warm spell ln tho weather had thawed the Ice and when they attempted to skate, the weight of the group, cracked the ice.
 The boys scrambled onto the land, dripping wet, and sought shelter at the home of NErs. James AIishauskas, who lives nearby. She promptly let them in, secured some old clothes and blankets to cover the lads, and prepared hot drinks for them.
 Later, James c. Warner, . brOtIa- er-in-law of AIishauskas, who stop- ped at the house, took the boys home in his car. They were wrap ped in blankets, and Warner put on the heater in the car to keep them warm. The boys suffered no III effects after their experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
FOUNDRY WORKERS GIVEN WAGE BOOST

An increase of two cents an hour for day workers and proportionate increases for piece workers at the Manufacturers Foundry Go. are pro- vided for in 8 decision handed down yesterday by the state board of mediation and arbitration. The in- creases are retroactive to Nov. 16.
 The company and the Waterbury Brass Workers union agreed to sub init their dispute to the state board for arbitration several weeks ago. The decision was handed down by Prof. Clyde O. Fisher of Wesleyan university, John H. GoSs, president of the Scovill Mfg. O., and Perley Hovey, labor representative.
 Under a stipulation agreement, neither side can reopen wage nego- tiations until @ 90-day period has elasped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Nations First Lady Heads Protest Move
Mary Pickford, Fannie Hurst Also to Aid in Termnat
 ing Sale of Wild Bird Plumage; Societies in Plan

of women hase, responded to the National Audubon Society's appeal for cooperation, MT. Baker said. and in many states and communities are actively engaged in creating public opinion against the sale and use of the feathers of wild birds.
 The National Audubon Society's campaign, MT. Baker said, has al- ready resulted in greater activity by enforcement officers with seiz- ures, prosecutions and fines result | ing.
 We ladies are guilty, of course, . Mrs. Roosevelt said in statement on the campaign. If we realized that we were stamping out so many beautiful wild birds and destroying the species for all time, we would not be very happy, no matter how becoming our head-dress might be. But, most of us buy such things with little thought as to what lies behind the product hope, therefore, that the Audubon So- ciety's crusade will be very success ful, and that all of us who like to think we are well dressed will shun the use of feathers obtained by killing wild birds"
 "It gives me deep satisfaction to endorse your campaign to end all traffic in wild bird plumage," said pr. Mary E. Woolley. T have been troubled this autumn as I realize that the educational campaign to end the destrutcion of birds for fashions sake must be waged again. am absolutely opposed to the traf- fic in wild bird plumage."
 "What would a forest, a meadow, or our gardens be without the songs of birds?" said Miss Mary Pickford ''The lustre of their beauty illumi- mates with grace and loveliness. Their daily symphonies bring har- mony to saddened hearts. Can we not in gratitude for those joyous gifts, do everything possible to pro- tect them? most heartily endorse the National Audubon Society in their new campaign for the pro- lection of one of Gods loveliest ex- pressions"
 "The opportunities" said Miss Fannie Hurst, which present them selves to the female of the species for adornment are so varied that there does not seem any valid req sor for her encroaching into the zones of animal life, where it is necessary to massacre in the name of millinery. It is ironic that the So-called gentler sex should con- tinue to tolerate itself in this role of memorable killer of birds. If the quality of mercy will not bestire their hearts, legislation must stay the hand of those industries which deal in the pitiful footing of the bright bird kingdom"
 Among the organizations which have already taken action to sup port the National Audubon Society's campaign against illegal plumage are the American Society for Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals, American Humane Association, Gar den Club of America, National Council of State Garden Clubs, and numerous women,s organizations state Audubon societies and sports mems groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
MADDEN SURE OF
 COP LEADERSHIP

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 28-(UP) Appointment of Rep. William Hadden, West Haven, as Republican house majority leader appeared as- sured today after New Haven coun- ty legislators and leaders pledged him their unanimous support.
 Hadden has strong support also throughout other sections of the state, and was believed favored by State Chairman J. Kenneth Brad- ley and Gov. Baldwin.
 Rep. Hugh M. Alcorn, Sufaeld, probably will be named house speak CT to succeed Rep. Walter Howe, Litchfield.
 Chairman Bradley. who was pres ent at the county meeting last night announced that Carl Lundgren, An- sonia, former assistant senate clerk has been appointed chairman of c committee to prepare bills carrying out blanks of the Republican state platform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Patents Granted

The following IS a listing of patents granted to Waterbury and nearby town people, according to the list compiled by The Official Gazette, from the office of Harold G. Manning of A Central avenue, patent attorney.
 Frank l.. Johnson of Waterbury, machine for voicing reeds of har- mOnicaS.
 John w. Platt of Waterville, as- signor to the ScOvill Manufactur- ing Company of Waterbury, chain bracket.
 Eugene M. Cartwright of Wood bury, assignor to the Chase Brass and Copper Company, Inc, of Waterbury, producing fittings in the form of adapters.
 Ray E. Roberts of ThOmastOn, buckle.
 A design patent has been issued to Roy E. Sanford of Oakville, as- signor to the Autoyre Company, Inc, of Oakville, for a cOmbina- ton tumbler and toothbrush holder.
 A trade mark was registered by the Superior Electric Company, Bristol, for transformers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Auto Casualties

Reported treated for decorations and minor bruises, Francis John son, "A, of 24 Merrill street, and Catherine Quinn, "A, of 138 Wal nut street were admitted to the New Haven General Hospital ear- ly yesterday morning. The couple were involved in an automobile accident when their automobile in which they were riding crashed into a tree on Forst road, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 PLANS PROGRAM
Christmas Chimes" to Be Presented Today By
 COngregatiOnalists
CHESHIRE NEWS
Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, Dec. 28.-MemberS of the Sunday School at the Congre- gational Church will present Christmas Chimes" at the annual Christmas exercises this afternoon in the church recreation rooms.
 Those taking part include: Lois Jaenicke, Glenn Geiger, Franklin Meyer, Robert Beatie, Sonny Craig, Irving Ogilvie. Janet Crime, Doris Bray, Nancy Terrell, Lila Martin, Marilyn Earls, Barbara Hall, Donald Lake, Eric English and Richard WaShburn.
 A program of games and music has been arranged for the event to start at p. m.
 MT. and Mrs. Domenic Salvatore of Oak street announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Flora, to Vincent Delulio of Meriden.
 Home From College.
 George Tarbox is home from the Newark School of Engineering to spend the holidays with his parents MT. and Mrs. George TarboX of Scott avenue.
 Miss Norberta Joyce, a student nurse at St. Francis hospital in Hartford, spent Christmas day with her mother, Mrs. Mary Joyce of Maple avenue.
 Mrs. Emma Gould of Dover, N. H., was the holiday guest of her son, George E. Gould and Mrs. Gould of Lanyon drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Chase Con1panyDonates Land For Park Purposes

The Chase Brass & Copper Co. has offered to give to the city a sizeable section of land adjoining the Watervillc Green, to be used for park purposes. The offer was disclosed today when Mayor Vim cent A. Scully said he had written to Frederick S. Chase, president of the company, telling him that he will bring the offer to the atten- tion of the board of park cOmmis- si0nerS and the board of aldermen with the recommendation that it be accepted.
 Included in the offer is series of lots laying between BOyden, Manville and Parker streets, with the exception of two lots whose ownership will not be transferred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements were filed today with Com en a ion Commissioner James M. Lynch:
 Ruth Ande, 61 East Farm street and the Chase Brass company, S7.94, starting October l, for a slanting amputation, resulting in 50 per cent loss of the function of the distal phalanx.
 John Disisto, IA Easton avenue, and the Chase Brass company, Sl5.35, starting October 26, for 50 per cent loss of the function of the right index finger.
 I. DelBuon0, 137 Highland ave- nue, and the Chase Brass company S13.39 starting November 26, for undisplaced fracture of the left lower tibia.
 William TelaSh, 154 Fairlawn avenue, and the Waterbury Roll ing Mills, Inc, S15.11, starting De- cember 6, confusion of the right chest.
 Joseph Perrella, 20 Rutland street, and the Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine company, $14.1O, starting December 5, for confusion of the lower hack and left side.
 Gaylord Eggleston of Sharon, and E. Foster Hyde, $1O starting August 13, for fractured fourth finger of the left hand.
 William Bishop of Winsted, and the Connecticut State Highway department, S9.66, starting Oct0- Der "A, for traumatic amputatiOn of the left index finger.
 Edward Patten, Naugatuck, and John Russell Manufacturing Co.,, Naugatuck, $7.O5 starting October 4, for 50 per cent loss of the left thumb, 20 per cent loss of left index finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
ANTI-SABOTAGE
 BILL PLANNED

Hartford. Conn.,. December 2s. - (UP) - The governors commission on inter-governmental cooperation disclosed today 1t would introduce an anti-sabotage bill in the ie4i General Assembly.
 The measure would provide a si0,000 fine and 10 years imprlson. ment for r,erSons Intentionally io- terfering with production of defense articles fin private plants or inten- tionally falling to note defects iE such articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Hotels Sprouting Like Mushrooms Citizens Ready To Reap Dollars

ters predict the inevitable boom, but the best evidence that they feel sure about it this year, is that $15,000,00O spent in the first Il months of 1940 for new hotels, apartment houses and homes. Com paratively small as is the Miami area, building construction gave it 18th place in the United States in this regard.
 As a result of all this State Hotel Commissioner w. M. Taylor esti- mates about 169,OO0 people can now be housed in the 505 hotels with 32,195 rooms and in the 2263 apart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Fog, Rain

The temperature remained above normal in Waterbury to- day but a steady drizzle of rain fell to make it uncomfortable for pedestrians and dangerous for automobile drivers. The tenn perature late this morning was 49 degrees.
 Heavy fog blanketed the city through much of last night, cut ting visibility down to a mini- mum.
 More rain is predicted this afternoon, tonight and tOmOr- row, with little change in tenn perature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

ments with 20,375 units.
 The Miami Chamber of Commerce thinks this estimate is far too mod est, asserts Miami can easily ac- commodate 100000 visitors.
 That the Miami boom is not wish: full thinking, is further proved by the advance bookings in the rush up north to get Pullman car accom- odations on Miami-bound trains. LOTS OF ROOMS
 LOWER RATES
 Despite the expected heavy tour ist influx, the large number of new hotels and apartment houses built
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

American women are giving wide support to the National Audubon Society's campaign against viola tion of laws affecting the importa- tion or sale of wild bird plumage, it was announced today by John H. Baker, director of the society.
 Among the national leaders who have endorsed the campaign to sup press the widespread traffic in the plumage of wild birds for millinery and decorative purposes are Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Drs Mary Wool ley, Miss Fannie Hurst and Miss Mary Pickford, Mir. Baker stated.
 National and local organizations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Recovering

The condition of Mrs. Mary Murphy, 70, widow of Thomas Murphy of 150 Curtiss street, Naugatuck, who was admitted to St Mary's hospital Thursday afternoon after she was over come by Illuminating gas fumes at her home, was reported as resting comfortably, today by hospital authorities.
 She was found unconscious on the kitchen floor by a neighbor, Mrs. Michael Nolan who sum- moned firemen. An inhalatOr re- vived her but she was sent to the hospital for further treat ment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Youth Burned

The condition of Ernest Kun drotas, 20, of 234 Congress ave- nue, who suffered first degree burns of the face yesterday afternoon when he struck a match near the gasoline tank of his car after removing the cap, wsa' described as good" by Waterbury Hospital attend ants.
 Hospital authorities said that he had parked his car outside of his home when the explosion occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
STAR MOVIE STRUCK

Five pictures a week. especially if they are westerns, is not too much film fare for Bill Elliott, Columbia's $ cowboy star. Elliott, now complet- ing Across the Sierras," virtually lives in a neighborhod theater SC he can study the portrayals of other favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
RenOvatiOns

Remodeling of the old Water bury Savings Bank building, at West Main and North Main streets which will be the future home of the Waldorf Lunch, has been started. The Waldorf System, Inc, has leased the property from the bank.
 Building Inspector John T.. Hartley said that a permit for the alterations will be issued soon. He said that the estibated total cost is not known as yet.
 The building for a time housed the Hewitt Grovery Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
By THOMAS w. HAGAN NEA Special Correspondent

NEA SpeclaA COrreSpOn0enC Miami, Dec. 28-That annual Miami boom" is no bust this year It's an honest-to-goodness noise ap- preaching the ear-Splitting.
 In the first II months of 1940, $15,O0O, 900 in Miami Beach build ing permits started 43 new hotels with 2983 rooms. built 176 apart ments buildings with 1745 units .. provided for 300 new homes.
 Across the bay in Miami 2231 new homes are going up.
 All this and more, too, for the great tourist influx. three dog ovals. two race tracks. 80 night clubs. eight legitimate stage Orange bowl celebrations.
 People around here are too busy to do much analzying of this boom but most of them think it's due primarily to two big factors:
 l. People cant go to Europe.
 2. Defense spending is causing prosperity elsewhere.
 Every year, of course, Miami boos-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

Peter Kisonas, 30, of 48 Lindsley street, who pleaded, not guilty to charge of robbery with violence and theft of auto perpetrated almost two years ago, waived examination in city court this morning when he was arraigned before Judge John L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
LUST Al FRIEND

Boston, December 28 - CUP) - A Brighton man telephoned police last night that Q man was asleep be- heath his bed. Two policemen ar- rived and hauled the culprit from his resting place. They returned tc tl9e atptian Nsnpty-handaA hnwever after the complainant EOeognise< the sleeper as an old family frienC who had celebrated New Years EvI prematurely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
HAS EERIE THEME

Talking with the dead is the theme of oBrls Karloff's latest Co., lumbla .thrill-drama. The Devil Commands" and he does ii tnnough robols that in goose-pimply appear ance, rival the grotesque get-up of taa star in "Frankenstein."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
ACTRESS ALSO sOCIALITE

Hollywood casting directories are not the only boks that carry Amanda Duff's name. The actress, now playing wiht Boris Karlotf in Columbia's "The Devil Commands, ' comes Of Q prominent California family and rates Blue Book mem ton in her native state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

Palestine vii make loans to farm- CTS who wish to rent tractors.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-08
Edited bv ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Mrs. Brents NewP President of
Auxiliary County Council

this summer in San Diego. To I'M
perial Valley, the most interesting
single item in these reports was
that contained in a letter, saying
that the table decorated by the
22nd district was outstanding in
the opinion of the judges and had
it not been for the fact that it
was the hostess district, that table
would have beer awarded the first
prize.
Plans were discussed for the
Armistic day celebration to be held
this year in Westmorland.
The question of the new flag
salute was brought up and the
council instructed Elizabeth Potts
of Holtville, 22nd district presi-
dent to bring the matter up at
the state board meeting, asking
that body to request the state
board of education to adopt this
method of salute.
Olive Carleton, county instruction
supervisor, spoke on national de-
fenSe as related to the schools.
Next council meeting will be the
first Monday in November in. CAL
eXicO.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-08

tuberculosis in the United States
could be stamped out in 10 years
if everybody were X-rayed and all
cases discovered were given proper
treatment, said DR.. R. H. Sund-
berg of San Diego, president Of
the state tuberculosis association in
addressing the tuberculosis confer
ence Monday noon at the Hotel de
ANA, Calexico.
DR.. Sundberg poi nted out that
tuberculosis is germ disease, not
one of the blood stream. that it
is communicable and that it can
be cured.
The conference opened at 10 am.
in the hotel with Mrs. r. l.. Glas-
by, county president presiding. Miss
Irene Carlson of San Francisco
state secretary, led the discussion
on the Christmas seal sales, giving
state recommendations as to the
best methods of conducting the
SALE proceeds of which are uSeC
in the state and county associa-
ton to combat tuberculosis. It was
pointed out that Imperial county's
contributions through the sale in-
creased 13 per cent last year.
Some 40 persons were present fol
the luncheon at which DR.. Sund.
berg was the chief speaker.
Chairmen Named
Various committee chairmen were
appointed to carry on an educa.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-08
State President Speaker at
tuberculosis Conference

tional program in Imperial Valley:
Mrs. Eva Payson county school
nurse was made chairman of
teaching kits, these kits, some 300
of which have been ordered, being
available at the county superinten-
dent of schools office. They con-
tain educational material particu-
lar adaptable for use by children
and young students.
Mrs. A. v. Vierhus of CaleXico,
county P.-T.A. president, was
named chairman of films, the
county association having number
of films approved by the visual
education association. Organiza-
tions wishing to use the films may
secure information from Mrs. Vier-
huS.
Mrs. P. H, Wofford of Calexice
is chairman of library information
and will consult all librarians rel
ative to materials in the library
and will distribute the $500 book
marks which have been ordered tC
the libraries.
For some time the association
has had an arrangement with thu
county hospital for use of the x
ray machine but as this arrange
ment had not proven entirely salts
factory, the county association vot
ed to purchase an X-ray machine
for cooperation with other agencie
having health program.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-08

members of the younger set and
have a host of friends who will
be interested in news of their en-
gagement.
Miss PlemonS comes from a well
known Ell Centre family and is a
graduate of Central high school.
She attended junior college one
year, the Imperial Valley Business
college one year and Sawyer's in
Los Angeles, one year. She is a
member of the Junior Ten Thous-
and and Toastmistress clubs and
of Beta Sigma Phi.
Mr.. Fussle has been in the valley
a little over a year, coming from
Riverside where he attended high
school and junior college. He is
district sales manager for ma
tionally known firm and is affiliat-
ed with the Bachelors and 20-3O
clubs.
Guests at the announcement
party were: Mesdames Ross T.
Hickcox, Mark McMahan George
Lederman, Merwin Mccoy, j. w.
Beshears; the Misses Rosalie La
Brucherie, Marjorie Spear, Lillian
Shawley, Helen Cooley, Louise
Chamlis, Georgiana Sones, Emo
gene Blackard. Agnes Huff, Joseph
inc Eady Kathryn Hinderks, Ada
Besse Beynon, Jacqueline LaVine.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-08
Junior Ten Thousand Club
To Enjoy Fine Program

presented by a group of Ell Centro
Negro artists.
Miss Ruth Acty, who appeared in
the San Francisco production of
Run Little Chillen' will sing the
song of the same name: Mrs. Zeno-
bia Payne will read several poems
by Paul Ward Dunbar, noted Negro
poet; Mrs. Ruth Prince McGregor
will sing Negro spirituals and Mrs.
A. E. Prince will play series of
piano solos. All four are accompan-
plished artists and the program
promises to be of exceptional in
terest.
The business meeting is called for
7:30 pm. in the clubhouse and
members wishing to present names
of prospective members should do
so at this meeting.
Peggy Kelly is chairman of the
committee for the evening: Mes
danes Ed Blackman, George r,
Harris jr., John O'Guinn, J. R.
SalaSSi, the Misses Mary Irwin, Julia
Tucker, Emma Jean Payne.
The program committee is COM
posed Of: Helen Barsumian, chair
man; Mrs Clifton H. Field, Miss
Louise Chamlis, Miss GWendolyr
Bliss, Miss Georgiana Sones, Mrs
| Richard Moore.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-08
Chapter Az
Entertained

Unusually attractive arrangements
of Mexican rose centered the lunch
con tables when Mrs. w. j. Glenn
entS entertained the members of
Chapter AV, P. E. o. at luncheon
Monday at 551 Hamilton avenue.
After luncheon the chapter met
at the Clements home for busi-
ness meeting and for program
devoted to the accounts of vacation
experiences by members. Mrs. How
ard P. Meyer presided in the alb
sence of Mrs. j. D. Adams, preSi-
dent, who, with Mr.. Adams, is on
a fishing trip at Leevining.
Members present we're: MesdaNnes
Don G. Bitler, o. j. Bradshaw, Roy
E. Breedlove, w. j. Clements, War
rem Currier Earle c. Davis, Laural
M. Ferguson, Elmer w. Heald, Ross
T. Hickcox, Donna Holloway, Harry
w. Horton, M. o. King, jr., Forrest
E. Kutz, Chancellor Livingston
Henry L. Loud, R. D. McPherrin
Howard P. Meyer, Don Resx, Minor
Q. Simms, C. E. Sprouse.