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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Prominent Speakers
 To Present Subject
 From Opposite Views
Expert Opinions on Current World Problems; Various Societies Affiliated

purpose in the following manner: "To serve as a clearing house through which its members may ex- press their views and receive mfor- nation and education on the t1a- tional and foreign policies of our government.
 Letters have been mailed to all local organizations, civic, social, fra ternal, church and ex-servicemen's groups to become affiliated with the council.
 Special guest speakers will ad- dress each meting taking opposite views on each subject selected for consideration.
 Council Officers
 The officers of the council include George J. Scott, president; Mrs. R. L. Wood, vice-president; E. Robert Stevenson, advisory vice-president;
 Miss Gertrude E. M. Kegg, record ing secretary; Miss Marjorie Farley, corresponding secretary; Thomas Smith, treasurer; Edwin L. Rose, Miss A. P. Puffer, Dr. John c. Walker, Roy H. Walch and J. Peter Costigan in addition to the elective officers will serve as members of the board of directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
MARY M, BYRNES
 RECOVERS COSTS
Fantastic Scheme Involve ing Note Results in Suit,
 Says Judge McNiff

Issues were found for the defend ant and judgment directed to be en- tered for the defendant and that the defendant, Mary M. Byrnes of this city, recover her costs of the plaintiff and that no costs be taxed in favor of the defendant, Helen MiekolunaS of this city, in a mem orandum of decision handed down by Deputy Judge Miles F. McNiff in common pleas court this morning in the case of Stanley Padaigis of this city against the aforementioned de- fendants.
 The court found that the plain tiff did not loan any money to Mrs. Miekolunas, despite the fact that both the plaintiff and Mrs. Miekolu- mas signed a note for $3,000, the amount claimed to have ben loaned.
 The only inference to be drawn, said Judge McNiff, is that the plain tiff and Mrs. Miekolunas, or some one for her, concocted a rather fan tastic scheme, resulting in the eX- ecution of the note and the bringing of this action. The suit was filed to take away from Mrs. Byrnes, daugh- ter of Mres. Miekolunas, real estate which the mother conveyed to her daughter, an action she later re- gretted.
 The $200 action of William Evers of Naugatuck against Thaddeus Greavex Crapster, Jr, of Ports mouth, Va, was withdrawn from the common pleas docket. The action was based on an auto accident in Naugatuck, May IA, 1888. Evers sued to recover for damages to his car, the repairs costing him $165.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
PRIEST READS
 SISTERS MASS
Rev Walter ScanIOn, 0. P., OffCiates at Rites for
 Anna Marie SCanlOn

Rev. Walter G. Scanlon, o. F., of St. Joseph's Priory, Somerset, Ohio, celebrated a solemn mass of requi- em this morning for his sister, Miss Anna Marie Scanlon when the fu- neral was held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main street at 9:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church at 10 o'clock.
 Assisting Father Scanlon was Rev. Leo Arnoult, O. F., also of St. Jos eph's Priory in Ohio, deacon, Rev. John Domenic Redmond, O. P. of New York City, sub-deacon. Seated in the sanctuary were: Reverends, w. A. Walsh, O. F., of New York City, John Casey, Walter Casey, Francis M. O'Shea, George Reilley, Donald OLeary and Phillip Hussey.
 Interment was in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Scan- lon assisted by the visiting clergy men.
 The pallbearers were: James and Walter Bracken, John Phelan, AL fred Rizzo, Walter Scanlon and Jos eph Woods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Competitive Matches
 At Scout Exposition
Troops to Give Demonstrations of Craft Activities at
 State ArmOry Saturday Afternoon

ury's for their own camp fund. while the balance is used to defray the small expenses of the show. Any net profits will be used to purchase special equipment at camp.
 Naugatuck Volunteers
 Naugatuck district scout leaders under District Commissioner Cecil H. Grant and Assistant District Commissioner Harry Grover volun- teered to take care of the refresh ment booth at the exposition, and to turn over all profits from this activity to the camp committee.
 Other matters discussed at the meeting include forestry project for senior scouts which will include the planting of some 20O0 trees at Camp Mattatuck, with the coopera- tion of Warren E. Crockett, New Haven County club agent, and Floyd Callward, state extension for ester, a pack basket course for scout leaders which will be held on two Friday nights starting this coming Friday evening in the St. Johns parish house at p. m.; bu Paul Waring of Gardner, Mass; and a short-term camping course for scout leaders which will begin Sat- urday, May II.
 There was considerable discussion of the Camp-O-Ree, May 31, June 1 and 2, and also summer camping plans.
 J. Milton Burrall, Jr., president of the Mattatuck Council, gave a brief resume of general council objectives and expressed his appreciation of the service the commissioners were rendering.
 In Attendance
 Those present at the meeting in- cluded: District commissioners, Elmer Worthington of New Milford, Cecil Grant and Harry Grover of Naugatuck. Frank Mercer, Carl Chapin, Frank Schwartz, Everett West, Vernon Abel and Harry Hyde of Waterbury; Scout Executive David F. Babson and Assistant Scout Executive Henry Donohue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
MCCORMACK AND BARRY OBSERVE BOTH ANNIVERSARY MONTH OF PARTNERSHIP

In celebration of thirty years of partnership in the dance field, Messrs Mccormack and Barry, man. aging owners of the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport, Conn, have set aside April as the month of hits at their Ritz Ballroom. Two of Americas s greatest orchestras will make their appearance there during this month of celebration. Evenin' folks, how y'all Kay KySer, brings Ginny Sims and his orchestra to the Ritz on Saturday, April 20. Swing and Sway Sammy Kaye follows on Sunday
 April 28. Square Sets and WaltzeS will be enjoyed on Wednesday April huSkers of VERY, make their ap- "A when Pop Benson and his Corn pearance. The anniversary itself will be celebrated in a grand manner with Mardi Gras Dance and Party on Thursday April 25. Few ball. rooms in America today can boast of a record such as the Ritz holds. Practically every large band in America has played there at one time or another. Rudy Vallee, Paul Whiteman, Ben Bernie, Ted Lewis, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, all have appeared at the Ritz when their popularity was the highest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
THOMAS A. QU|RK TO SPEAK HERE.
Principal of Hartford High School to Be Holy Name
 Groups Guest

Thomas A. Quirk, principal of the Hartford public high school, will be the principal speaker at the com munion breakfast of the Holy Name society of St. Margaret's church May 12. Other speakers will be Mayor Vincent A. Scully and Dr. John D. Freney.
 The breakfast will be held in the school, with women of the parish serving. Mrs. Thomas Delaney is in charge of crying and breakfast preparations.
 Tickets are now on sale and may be obtained from members of the society.
 At meeting last night the con- mittee planning the erection of a handball court on the church grounds gave a report on the prog ress of the venture. Joseph Null vile entertained with motion pie lures after the meeting. Officer Dick Baldwin was chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
IDOWLING'S CASE OVER ONE WEEK
Washington Street Driver Involved in TwO=Car
 Crash in PIatts Mills

Raymond Bowling, 21. of B Washington street, arrested last night on charge of violating the motor vehicle law, was granted a continuance until April Is in city court today.
 Bowling was involved in a tWo- car crash cn the Naugatuck- Wa terbury road, neac Platts Mills, ir which Justin Casey, 1909 South Main street, and Frank Stanbridge Of Naugatuck, his passengers, suf- fered minor injuries.
 The other car involved n the col- lision was operated by Peter J, Graveson, of Naugatuck.
 Another accident last night n- JUred Benjamin Pagore, 21, of 38 Como avenue, who was struck as he crossed East Main street at Spring street. William Mori, 29 of 88 East Main street, the driver, was not held. Pagone was treated at St. Mary's hospital for left knee abra- SionS. -
 Fred F. Mowrey, 21. of 2 Meadow street, Naugatuck, charged with speeding March "A, was given until May ' to pay fine $
 Henry Hamrick, 31, of this city, charged with vagrancy, was given a 10 day suspended jail sentence. while Harold F. Brown, 30, of 499 West Main street, charged with breach of the peace, wes postponed six months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

Competitive demonstrations in several scout craft activities and special troop stunts will be one of the highlights of the Scout Exposi- tion and Show at the State Armory Saturday afternoon and evening, April 27, it was announced by As sistant Scout Executive Henry Don- ohue at a commissioners meeting last evening in the University club rooms at the Hotel Elton.
 The competitive demonstrations will include log-sawing, f1re-by-fric- tion and firc by-flint and steel and bugling. The troop stunts will in- clude such acts as tumbling, sema- phore signaling, tower building, first aid dramatizations and several mu- sical skits. All proceeds from the exposition and show will go to the troop and council camp funds.
 Tickets are now being distributed to the troops, and half of the sale price is retained by the troop treas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
CAST SELECTED
 FOR PENNY WISE

The Civic Theatre vii present Penny Wise" at the Women's club April 18 and 19. Miss Catherine McGrath has been selected for the role of Penny. Gordon Chase, her husband, will be played by Robert Trillsch. There will be new de- vice in stage setting for these per- formances, the set place at an angle instead of the usual front view. The play is light and amusing and will be an effective finale to success full season.
 Others in the cast of Penny Wise" are: Martha, Betty Gilman; Tina, Ann Moran; Jeff, William Olander; Katherine Gail Merritt and Commissioner Dunn, William w. Vosburgh, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

The first meeting of the recently organized Waterbury Worlds Af- fairs council will be held tomorrow evening in the hall of the Matta- tuck Historical society on West Main street. Professor Lloyd w. FowleS of the Loomis institute will lead the discussion on Reciprocal Trade Facts and Their Influence on World Affairs" Professor FoWles, Harvard graduate and formerly en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Newly Formed Council to Discuss Reciprocal Trade Pat
Reen1pLoyn1ent Council
 m ''PriUate" Session

Considerable com m ent was heard today over the failure of the Waterbury Unemployment Council to invite several promi- nent local persOnages to attend luncheon meeting at the Wa terbury club yesterday after noon, at which Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin outlined plans for job training program for the local areas.
 One of those conspicuous by his absence was Mayor Vincent A. Scully. In response to queries by reporters today, the mayor said that he had not been invited to attend and knew nothing of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

gagged in research work at the Lon- don School of Economics, will treat the subject mentioned from the viewpoint of an enthusiastic advo- cate while H. B. Gibney of New York city, assistant secretary of the American Tariff league, will offer enthusiastic views to the contrary.
 Representatives of organizations, which have applied for membership in the council as well as unattached observers, which means the general public, will be permitted to speak on the question in order for the council to obtain a general ex- change of opinions. The councils attitude will be absolutely neutral. There will be no vote on whether or not either side has presented the most convincing arguments.
 Purpose Outlined
 As stated on the occasion of or ganization the council outlined, its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

gathering except what he had read.
 No representatives of the mu- nicipal government were present. Several men who have been ac- tive in immunity welfare and employment campaigns, notably the Mutual Aid, were also among the missing.
 Local newspapers had received no word of the meeting prior to yesterday. Then the information came only from unofficial sources.
 The meeting was attended by g factory officials and employ ment directors. William M. liar riS, director of the Lincoln House Association, presided,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
COUNCIL LEADERS
 HEAR FITZMAURICE

John P. Fitzmaurice, executive secretary to Mayor Vincent A. Scul- ly discussed social conditions in Wa terbury at largely attended meet ing of the Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts this morning at the Girl Scout office.
 Miss Elma Stuckman, director, an- nounced at the business meeting which followed the mayors address that. the camp reunion will be held Friday evening of this week at the Central Y from to 8::30 o'clock.
 The committee on arrangements includes: Muriel Elwin, Janet El- win, Mary Driscoll, Ann Darlington, Betty Donahue and Jeanette Allard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

most outstanding undertaking in recent years for the oppressed JeWly of Europe lies in Palestine, which he said will be the greatest hope and power for the Jews
 Pleas for cooperation in the drive were made by Rabbi Maurice L. zigmond, of Temple Israeli Rabbi William P. Greenfield, of Beth Fl; Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf, of Beth Esrael; Jacob Patt, former alder man and Editor of Warsaw, Poland who spoke in Yiddish, and Charles Rosengarten.
 A meeting of the workers in the drive will take place at the Hebrew Institute Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
HEARING ON ELKS
 PROPERTY SLATED

A hearing on the application of the Sun Oil Go. to erect gasoline station on a portion of the Water bury Lodge of Elks property on West Main street will be held by Mayor Vincent A. Scully at the City Hall tomorrow morning at 11:30.
 A zoning exemption, necessary under the zoning ordinance, has al- ready been granted. The oil com pany is leasing the gas station site from the Elks.
 South Africa is Investigating why there are poor whites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
FOOD STAMP PLAN
 CONFERENCE CALLED

Mayor Vincent A. Scully an- nounced today that another confer ence on the federal food stamp plan will be held Thursday morning at-11 o'clock.
 Reports will be made by a local committee which recently studied the operation of the plan at Hart ford and Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
LIBRARY COURSE
 HELD OVER WEEK

Musical activities directed by Wal den Trimble and Miss Paulette Vol ozin at the Bronson Library have been postponed until next week. MT Trimble who left his bed to preside at last nights session, has suffered relapse and will be confined to his room for another week. Miss Wolo- gin will be unable to appear, due to previous singing engagements.
 The public is asked to cooperate in this emergency postponement and to be present next week instead. At that time, all classes will be re- stunned according to schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
75TH ANNIVERSARY

Hartford, Conn.,, April 9-(UP)- Governor Baldwin today marked the 75th anniversary of the end of the Civil war by issuing a statement asking Connecticut citizens to Ire member" survivors 0 fthe conflict and thank them for the rich heri- tage of united republic"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
MARSHALL MATNEY
 GIVEN DISCHARGE

Judge John F. McDonOugh granted a discharge to Marshall Matney, Baldwin street store keeper, in the court of common pleas this morning on charge of violating the Sunday sales law. The first witness, young man, claimed he purchased some ham and cheese at the store of the defendant last December "A.
 William J. Larkin, Jr., prose- cuted and Attorney Thomas F. McGrath represented MT. Mat ney. The decision is expected to have far-reaching results in the bitter Sunday sales feud now rag ing here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Generous Response
 To Jewish Appeal
Prominent Citizens Subscribe Nearly Half of Citys
 Quota of $35,OOO for Distressed Refugees

About $l7,000, nearly one half of the goal of $35,OOO for Jewish re- lief has been subscribed already, Harry Liebeskind, chairman of the local drive, told a meeting of the local Jewish Federated Appel at the Beth Fl Synagogue last night. About $4,000 was pledged at the meeting, attended by 200 persons.
 Louis Lipsky, outstanding Ameri- can Zionist, told the group that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
MRS. ELLA KEAVNEY
 MAY BE SELECTED

Sentiment for the election of Mrs. Ella Keavney to the Democratic state central committee was ex- pressed at meeting of the Demo- cratic town committee last night. She would replace former Town Clerk Dora A. Egan.
 Mrs. Keavney was named to the town committee as a member from District 1-2. It is believed that her election to the central committee will be recommended by the town committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
NORMAL IN ICELAND

Reykjavik, Iceland, April 9.-(UP) Conditions were normal through out Iceland today although there was grave concern here over the Ger man invasion of Denmark and Norway. Iceland is an independent kingdom under the Danish crown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09
Full Weather Report

Boston, April 8-(UP)-WeRth- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - Partly cloudy and cooler tonight. Wednesday fair.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and RHOD F ISLAND-Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Wednesday fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-09

Australia plans to increase it's postage rates to five cents.
Evening star., 1940-10-03
NO MONEY DOWN

Convenient Monthly Payments, Plus Small Cary
ing Charge, on Approved Credit
Evening star., 1940-10-03

Benning to Hawaiian Department.
McAllister, Col Martin De W.. from
Wichita. Kansas to Fort Sam Houston.
Meszar, Second 1t. Frank. from Tuscaloosa
10 Fort Bragg.
Cook, Second It. Julian A.. from Tus-
caloosa to Fort Brags.
Loewus Second 1t. James D., from Lincoln
TO Fort Bragg
Bullard, 1t. Col. Peter c., from Lansing to
Camp Beauregard.
Coughlin. It. Col Joseph w., from Oshkosh
to Camp Beauregard.
COAST ARTILLERY CORPS.
Bethune, Second It. Albert H.. from Santa
Maria to Panama Canal Department.
Spencer. Second 1t. Thomas K. Glendale
to Panama Canal Department.
Craig. 1t. Col. James L., from New York
City to Virginia Beach.
Cassidy. Mai. John F., from Wilmington
to Camp Upton.
McGraw. Capt James E., from Fort
Worden to Fort Monroe
Kintner Second 1t. william R.. from
Tuscaloosa to Fort Constitution
Evening star., 1940-10-03
Launching Of New Ship
Set for Tomorrow

The S. S. President Hayes, newest
of Americas merchant ships, will
be launched tomorrow at Newport
News, Va. by Mrs. Cordell Hull
wife of the Secretary of State.
Third of seven new American
President Lines combination cargo
and passenger vessels, the President
Hayes is designed for 'round-the-
world service.
Four others, the Van Buren,, the
Garfield, the Adams and the Polk
are in various stages of completion
at the Newport News Shipbuilding
& Drydock Co.
Evening star., 1940-10-03

Benning to San Francisco.
Erspamer, Second 1t Florian j., from
Fort Benning to san Francisco.
Ffeudendorf. Second It. Chester NJ, from
Fort Benning to San Francisco
Gleszer, Second 1t. Roland NJ, from Fort
Benning to San Francisco
Holm, Second 1t. William NJ. from Fort
Benning to San Francisco
Maxwell. Second It. Arthur D.. from Fort
Benning to San Francisco.
Mcdonald. Second 1t. Eugene O.. from
Fort Benning to San Francisco
ODonnell. Second 1t. Robert F.. from Fort
Hennina to San Francisco.
Swift, Second 1t. Eben F.. from Fort
Bennino to San Francisco
Webster, Second 1t. Sanford H., from Fort
Benling to San Francisco.
Wermuth Second 1t. Anthony L. P. from
Fort BenninR to San Francisco.
Emery. Second 1t. John c.. from Fort
Benning to Hawaiian Department
Munson. Second 1t. Delbert E.. from Fort
Benning to Hawaiian Department.
Strock Second 1t. Alan E.. from Fort Ben
ming to Hawaiian Department
Townsend. Second 1t John D., from Fort
Evening star., 1940-10-03

shagrin. Second 1t. Richard A.. from
Glenview to Fort Rodman;
Orman. Second 1t. Leonard M, from Glen
view to Fort Rodman.
Black, Second 1t Edwin F.. from Love
Field to Fort Hamilton.
M Kenney. Second 1t. Stewart L., from
Love FIELD to Fort Banks;
Love Field to Fort Banks,
FIELD ARTILLERY.
Young. 1t. Col. Marion L.. from Trenton.
oKeefe, Second Il. John T.. from On
tario. Calf. to Fort Sill.
Knapp. Second 1t Robert p. jr.. from
Ontario. Calf. to Fort Riley.
Schockner. Second 1t. Lester r.. from
Tuscaloosa to Fort Jackson.
McCreary. Lit. Col. Melvin l.. from Mil
waukee to Camp BeaureRard
CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
Cunningham 1t. Col Charles H.. from
New York City to Atlanta.
Robinson. Second 1t. Oval H., from Tus-
caloosa to Fort jackson.
Thommen. Second 1t. Louis A., from Tulsa.
Okla. to Fort Lewis.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT.
Melin. Mai. Reynold F.. from Hawaiian
Evening star., 1940-10-03
Convention Shifted to D. c.

The National Guard Association
of the United States will hold its
annual convention here instead of
at San Antonio, Tex, it was an
nounced today. The Washington
Hotel has been selected as head
quarters for the convention, Octo-
ber 21-23.
Evening star., 1940-10-03
o50,807 Visit Park

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 3 R.-
Shenandoah National Park records
showed today that 284,383 automo-
biles carrying 950,807 persons en-
tered the park during the travel
year ended September 30.
During the 1889 travel year 270,-
833 cars and 9l1,6l2 persons en-
tered the park.
Evening star., 1940-10-03

Malone. Comdr. William J.. from Housh.
ton. Wash. to Seattle, Wash.
Stubbs. Comdr. Hubert T., from Houghton
to Seattle. =
Riddle. 1t Comdr Frederick L.. from
5th Naval District to U. S. s. Quincy.
Gaden. 1t. Allen G., from U. s. s. Hous-
ton to y. 6. 6. Augusta.
Haines. 1t. Nathan g., from Patrol Sdusd-
ron "A to Pensacola.
Steinbeck. 1t q R.) John NJ. from q.
g. s. Houston to u s. S. Augusta.
Bidwell. Ensign James c. from U. 8. 8.
Buchanan to U. s. s. Niblack.
Evening star., 1940-10-03
| Lorton PIT. A. Dance Set

A dance sponsored by the Lorton
(Va.) Parent-Teacher Association
will be held tomorrow night from
9 to / o'clock in the Lorton School.
Evening star., 1940-10-03

Department to Preside OF San Francisco
SIGNAL CORPS.
Lawrence. 1t. Col. James, from Oranse.
NJ j.. TO Fort Dix
Ryder. 1t. Col. Leon T.. from Ypsilanti
to Camp Beauregard.
MEDICAL CORPS.
Guthrie Col William G., from Detroit to
Camp Beauregard
CAVALRY
Held Second 1t. Henry p. from Love
Field TO Fort Brown.
Maxwell. Second 1t. Robert T.. from Love
Field to Preside OF Monterey.
Evening star., 1940-10-03
Service Orders
ARM
INFANTRY.

Adams. Second 1t. Emory s., jr., from Fort
Benning to San Francisco.
Barry. Second 1t. Arthur r., from Fort
Bennins to San Francisco.
Cagwin. Second 1t. Leland G., from Fort
Evening star., 1940-10-03

Take home Sleep Twist and turn it, See how gently
each of individually pokeed coils support your body from
head to foot How each works Independently conform to
every How each adjusts itself to the weights Of dit
feren parts your BODY See how refreshed feel when
wake Now sit the edee Jump it. It's sogproof-wont
breok down. ventoed-stoys clean and sonory Any
mattress will be destroyed and there absolutely ho9e
for the we're practically certain won't return it.
luxury you'll be "so|d" on otter one nights trial!
srouthN The Hech
Evening star., 1940-10-03
NAVY.
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.

BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.
Bradley. Capt. Willis W.. jr.. from De-
stroyer Squadron 81 to Long Beach.
Calf
Carpenter. Capt. Arthur g.. from De-
stroyer Squadron 81 to DESTROYER
Squadron 81.
Kaufman, Capt. James L.. from DESTROYER
Squadron 80 to Destroyer SQUADRON 80.
Squadron 80 to Atlantic Squadron
Evening star., 1940-10-03

Here it is thot General Electric you've been aching
to Here it ot $50 less than its original o4O list
price. You can have it without paying penny down
by tailoring your payments to your budget. 1t has
the eSuper-Beom-A-Scope feother-touoh tuning keys,
l4-inoh Dynopower Speaker and 8 tubes, including
rectifier Trode in your old rodio for it and get
liberal allowance.