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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
HANDLES MILLIONS

Mort Mahony, director of mutuel wagering at numerous race tracks estimates that total of $1OO,Ooo,- 900 is handled annully by his staff of workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
DIVES FOR YARDS, TOO

MoFaga. CalIf.,--T'ony Compoglia, gt. fdafy's sophomore hAlfhaek, donh deep Sea diving togs every das while working foF a ship repairing eoins peny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04

fair or foul ball?
 A. It is fair ball despite the fact that it first hit foul. The status oi the hit is determined by where the ball finally settles, which in this in- stance was on fair territory.
 Q. What was the score of the Su. gar Bowl football game played rJan- uary l, l940?
 A. Texas A. & M. 14-Tulane l3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
HE'S SELF-TAUGHT

Francisco Seugra. 19-year- old Ecuadorean who holds the tennis championship of South America, never took a lesson in that sport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
OLD SPORT RETURNS

Harness horse racing has returned to Long Island after long absence. This sport thrived there from 1S46 to the Civil War,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
Casey At The Bat Sad,
 Pays Tribute To Poet

Washington (UPTe real flesh and blood Casey Casey at the bat" heartbrokn the mnor poem had ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
YEARLINGS IN DEMAND

The record number of 69) yearl- ings were sold at last months auc- tions in Saratoga, bringing a total of $1,226,725. Twelve brought more than $10,000 each.
 A factory fire in Hinckley, Eng land, during the blackout could be seen 50 miles away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
On WATR Tonight

1940, King Features Syndicat
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07

army-navy possession. Both the
army and navy are sending present.
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Ss Spo SasA ~ - 49, 80 y
pe equipped WIN seA-seaiinS sssO-
line tanks and armor.
Decision to recess the senate UNI
IN Aropdev thu. Shutting ofy q
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07

true Of the planes now 10 be made
available to allies.
On the old leftover World War
equipment, 1t Is understood that the
army on the average will receive
about is to 0 per cent Of the price
1t paid Is years ago.
An ofiicial list Of the materials
to be sold to the allies Is not avail.
able. But 1t was understood that
the following were included:
Between 100000 and 100000
"old" rifles.
100000 British Enfield rifles.
10000 Lewis, Vickers and Marlin
80 caliber machine guns.
$1,000 old-fashioned S40-,S ma
chine guns.
90 obsolete 4O-ton British tanks,
300 British rs nm field guns.
5000 old-fashioned airplane ma
chine guns.
SO obsolete 40-ton British tanks.
800 British IS nm. field guns.
1,500-1 800 French IS nm field
guns.
ITO British six and seven inch
field guns.
1873 British eight-il1ch howitzers.
245 trench mortars.
Considerable quantities Of shells
and ammunition.
Costa Rica imports are above the
| 1899 level.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07
Lith Women To Hear
Mrs. Harris Tonight
Former Local School Teacher Addresses Voting Mem
bers at X. OF L. Rooms Entertainment to Follow
BROOKLYN NEWS

Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris Of
New Haven, chairman of the
Democratic state central committee
and delegate to the Democratic
national convention, will be the
principal speaker at meeting of
the Lithuanian Women's Voting
club at the knights of Lichuania
rooms tonight.
Mrs. Harris, a native Of this city,
Is a former resident Of the Brook
lyn section and was teacher in
the local schools.
The club will make plans for
summer activities. The business
meeting will be followed by enter
tainment and refreshments.
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be similarly turned in as replace
ments are received"
The navy, together with its re-
serve forces, now has 1913 mill
tarily useful" planes on hand, of
which 1857 are combat types. The
army has 1853 first-line combat, $50
training and 903 miscellaneous
planes. No data is available on the
number Of Obsolete planes in
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07
Outing Sunday

The first outing of the season
will be held Sunday, June 9, at Lin
den Park, Union City, under the
auspices of st. Joseph's Parish ways
and means committee. Buses will
leave the church on Congress ave-
nue. at 1880 o'clock.
The program will include music
by the parish choir, directed by
Professo- Alexander Aleksis, and
Il e parish Fife, Drum and Bugle
Corps, supervised by John w.
Stokes. AL Jarus has arranged a
sports program featuring a softball
game between the X. of L. Men
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07

and the choir. Refreshments win be
served and dancing enjoyed to the
music of Ed Digimas and his Or
chestra.
Rev. Joseph J. vanantiejus pas
tor, heads the committee on ar
rangements, assisted by Rev. Bene-
dict Gauronskas, Rev. A. Edward
Gradeck, Rev. ALFRED Cabitor, Pet
err Jokubauskas, Mrs. r. Shembri-
skis, John Kairys, Mrs. M. Smotas,
S. Matas, Mrs. M. Karinauskas, P.
Lubina, Mary Kasetaite, j. Girdzis,
Mrs. G. Jesaitis, A. STANDARDS, Mrs.
U. Liutkevicia, j. Jakstas, Mrs. A.
Staseliunas, J. Bernota, Mrs. T.
Brogis and j. Jurkunas.
A 1915 transfer to pay the city's
share of a WPA project for remodel
ing the Brooklyn branch library was
voted by the finance board yesterday.
This sum will allow completion of
the work.
The money was taken from SIM
liar appropriation for the Rose Hill
branch library, the board being told
that the amount was not enough for
the desired work at Rose Hill, and
that the latter project would have
to be delayed.
Pending completion Of renova-
lions, the Brooklyn branch library
is now in the old st. Joseph's School
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07

The navy made the following an
nouncement regarding It's "trade-in"
program:
Elm accordance with an agreement
with the Curtiss AeropIane Co., Of
Buffalo, 50 airplanes from various
naval reserve squadrons are being
returned 70 that company for re-
placement with planes Of superior
type, equipped with leak.proof
tanks and pilot arnior.
'srliese planes are temporarily IN
excess OF requirements due to the
tact that many Of the reserve avia-
tors normally attached 10 the re-
serve squadrons have been ordered
TO Pensacola % instructors on e.
count % the large ezpansieA q
training 81 mat p1aos.
1T q expected that the remainder
Of these planes at reserve bases will
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building en- Congress avenue.
A 1878 transfer to pay the city's
share of o WPA project for re-
modelling the Brooklyn branch
library was voted by the finance
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07
Munitions Of War Are
Being Sold To Allies
U. s. Army, Navy Side.Step All Technicalities; Senate
So Amazed That 1t Recessed Three Days
BY RONALD G. VAN TINE
UNITED Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

Washington, June z. - UP) The United States
Army Navy sidestepping technicalties today made
our modern war planes cannon and gunpowder available
the beleaguered Allies The action electrified Congress
divided the wisdom Of shoowar" aid to Great Br
tain ondT Franz
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07

MORTGAGE DEED
Charles HoEnbecker 10 Henry n.
Zeissett.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-07

QUIT CLAIM DEED
Citizens and Manufactures
National Bank 10 Rose Macary,
property on Keefe street.
Peter LawloF, Thomas LawlOr
and Mrs. M. L. Mulcahy 70 Rose
Macary, property on Keefe street.
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WARRANTY DEED

WARRANTY DEED
Rose Macary to Christian Braun,
property on Keefe street.
Evening star., 1940-12-12
SdmPes!
Fine Chenille
B A T H
SETS
4 Rugs
33%!!! 4!

Regular 2.90 to S.05
Sale Priced, 1.96 to 5.96
Two-tone, solid color and multi
color combinations, expensive
high and low pile types.
Matched sets Of lid cover and
mat. Also separate rugs (2lx36
and 24x48-in. sizes). All pop
uIor colors. Some l-of-kind!
LANSBURGH'S-Thrd Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

siderable number of cities report prices for new houses are up 10 per cent to 15 per cent, but prices of older dwellings have sagged lower than they were year ago. The Association has pointed out that diff ferentiation in FILA financing be- tween existing houses and new con- struction is a potent cause for this split, that it is disintegrating values unnecessarily in established residen- tial sections and that it calls for cor rection at the coming session of Congress.
 While shortage of single-f family dwellings is shown in 45 per cent of the cities, overbuilding is still felt in 5 per cent of the cities. Normal balance between supply and demand is today's condition in 50 per cent of the cities. Increase in dwelling rents, where it occurs, has in one city out of every two been a 5 per cent rise. In two cases out of five 1t averaged 10 per cent, and in one city out of twelve it went higher. The greater rise came in the small est cities. Apartment rents rose less generally than house rents. They are up, however, in 34 per cent of the cities, while only II per cent show down trend. 55 per cent are stationary. Where they stiffened the rise, however, is oftener 10 per cent and 5 per cent. Cities of over 500,000 population show the highest percentage of residential oversupply Few of them cite rent increase in either houses or apartments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
FEDERAL PROGRAM TO BE CONTINUED
Training Courses for De- fense Program to Be
 Taught Here

An allotment of $620,000 it was an- nounced yesterday by the United States Office of Education, assures continuation for at least another six months the federal government pro- gram of industrial defense training at Leavenworth High school.
 The emergency training course at Leavenworth has been in effect since last summer, operating on a five-day weekly basis of eight hours per day. Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon is ad- ministrator of the program and James Lord is supervisor of train- ing.
 The work has been carried on for groups of young men enrolled in five week courses in machine shop training and related subjects. Stu dents attend from 3 to Il D. m., daily. Dr. Condon estimates that between 150 and 160 young men have been given training in trades essential to national defense, many of those completing their training having received jobs in local fac tories now engaged in filling orders for the Army and Navy.
 The course calls for 200 hours of training for young men who pass aptitude tests prescribed by the State Unemployment Bureau. About 40 pupils are at present enrolled, stated Dr. Condon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
CALLN RAUBESON
 RECEIVES NOLLE

Naugatuck, Dec. 30-On the rec ommendation of Pros. Atty. Ter ance Carmody, the case of Calin Raubeson of 252 South Main street Waterbury. charged with violating a borough ordinance, was inolled in borough court Saturday. The offi- cial said Raubeson had killed a rab- bit owned by Mrs. Jacob Kingsley of Aetna Place and had made settle ment.
 Richard Rapief of 229 Cherry street was found not guilty of a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor but was fined $10 and costs of $5 on charge of violating the rules of the road. Rapieff said he swallowed some tobacco at the time his car coliided on North Church street, and 1t made him sick.
 The cases of Michael Smith of Oxford and Walter Kerslki of Forest street were continued to January { Smith is charged with operating e motor vehicle while under the inc fiuence of liquor and Kerski ia charged with operating while his ii- cense was under suspension. Bond for smith is e200 and for Kerslki elQ0, A charge of violation Of the rules Of the road against Sarah O Farrell Of Newtown, was nollod Judge Thomas Neary presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
BOARD OF REVIEW
 CANDIDATES
Unusually Large Number Seek to Be Eagle Scouts;
 Await Tests

The Waterbury Boy Scout Eagle board of review will convene at the scout office tomorrow evening at 5:15 p. m. when candidates for the Eagle rank will be reviewed. The attainment of the Eagle rank is the crowning achievement of a Boy Scout.
 The number of applicants reveal an unprecedented large number of Scouts seeking the coveted rank.
 An unusual feature of the board of review is the candidacy of two scoutmasters, Cecil Watson Troop 2, Naugatuck, and Robert B. Stur- ges, Troop 19 of Waterbury, who started as tenderfoot scouts in their respective troops and worked their way up to become Scoutmasters and are now applying for the rank of Eagle. There will also be several candidates for Eagle palm.
 Herbert H. Root, chairman of the council advancement committed, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
POLITICAL CLUB
 SPONSORS PARTY
POlish-Americans Enjoy Annual Yuletide Program
 of Entertainment

| The Polish-American Political organization held a Christmas par ty Sunday night at the Pulaski hall on Bank street which was attended by more than 200 persons. Polish dances and songs were featured on the evenings program.
 The hall was colorfully decorated with Christmas trimmings. Enter tainment was furnished and refresh mentS were served. The arrange ment committee was headed by J. T. Sterling, president of the organ ization, who was assisted by the fol- lowing:
 Music, Fred Kossakowski, refresh- ments, Casimer JaruS, Anthony Gwiazdowski, Frank Pachulski, Mar eel Ulatowski, Adam Jentoch and John T. Sterling; Christmas novel; ties, Mrs. Edward Standard, Mrs. Frank Pachulski, Mrs. J. T. Sterling, Mrs. M. V. Ulatowswka, Mrs. Joseph Bisewicz and Mrs. Louis Narusie- witz: reception, Leonard Pawloski, Albert KoSlzy. Stanley Szostek, Mrs. Louis Narusiewitz, Joseph Bisewicz, Frank Pachulski, Pres. Sterling, Theodore Olshefski and John Swier- synski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

MT. and Mrs. Andrew Anerson and Oscar Peterson of this city, and Gustav Parson of Naugatuck, char ter members, attended the golden jubilee celebration yesterday morn- ing of the Zion Evangelical Luth- eran church.
 In addition to the Christmas decorations, beautiful yellow flowers, in keeping wioth the golden jubilee of the congregation, decorated the church. They were donated by the Iduna Circle. Flowers were also pre- sented the charter members.
 The committee in charge of the celebration was made up of Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor, assisted by Mrs. J. Herman Johnson, Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Axel Forsell, William Swanson, George c. Clausen, Ever cit Grahn, Carl H. Thompson and Arthur E. Johnson.
 History Read
 A brief history of the organization and beginnings of the church soci- ety out of which came Zion Evan gelical Lutheran church was read. It follows:
 Urged On by a desire to hear the word of God proclaimed according to the tenets of the Lutheran church, as they had heard it from childhood in the land of Sweden, a group of men and women gathered in Waterbury, December 28, 1890, and organized a Lutheran church society. Under the leadership of a young student at Yale university Harold Hegstrom, the society was organized, officers elected, and a constitution adopted. Student Heg- strom, who later became Dr. V. H. Hegstrom, served as pastor of churches in the Augustana Synod for many years, and passed away at Marathon, Iowa, March IA, 1940.
 'Svenska Evangeliska Lutherska Foreningen" was the name given this new organization, which was to continue, according to the constitu- ton, until a congregation was orga- nized. Officers of this infant orga- nization were: Chairman, H. Heg- strom; secretary. Albert Gyllenham- mar; treasurer, John Hanson; exec utive committee, August E0rman, John Swenson, and Andrew Sven son; collectors, Arnest Peterson, O. Swenson and c. A. Carlson.
 Clearly stated in the constitution was the purpose of the society, namely, ito maintain church activ- ities among our countrymen in this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
ZINDAH CROTTO IN
 ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of zindah Grotto will be held Wednesday eve ming at Masonic Temple and install lation of officers will be held Satur- day evening, Jan. in the con- mandery room of the temple. Clar- ence w. Slater is the retiring Mon- arch, and Ernest w. How'd is the present Chief Justice.
 All Master Masons and their wives are invited to attend the installa- Ition, which will be senai-public. h. vitations may be obtained from any member of the Grotto, Representa- tives from Grottos in New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain and. Norwich will be present at the ceremonies. Judge Harry Schwolsky past monarch of Syria grotto, will be the installing officer.
 Professional entertainment will follow the installation ceremonies. Music will be furnished by the zin- dah Grotto,S concert orchestra, di- rected by John P. Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
SWEDISH HARMONY
 UNIT CELEBRATES

The Swedish Harmony Chorus held Christmas party last night at the organizations rooms on South Main street. at which singing, re- citations musical selection and dancing were featured. The Hall was decorated in Swedish colors and a large Christmas tree was set up in the center of the room.
 Those taking part in the activities
 Janet and Sandra Lind, Phyllis and Sylvia Bohlin, Carl, Allan and Leonard Peterson; Doris Matson Leila Johnson, Donald Anderson Philip Kylander. Judith and Leonard Noren, Roy Watson. Russell and Arthur Stevenson. Refreshments and coffee were served after the program and then everynoe joined in a social hour.
 John Johnson was in charge oi the affair, being assisted by Elmer Stevenson, Albert Johnson, Arne Nil- son and Clarence Vailin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
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 WALL CHART OF AMERICAN FLAGS

Every American will be proud to magnificent wall chart Flags of American The Waterbury Democrats Service
 In these days of international upheava tive born thrills at the SpangIed Banner.
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 Enclosed with (which framng) Is a bulletin containing words of History Flag" The chart and bulletin will be mailed together 8 stout mailing tube Use the coupon below in ordering. M CLAP COUPON HERE | F. M Kerby, Dept FC-1, i The Waterbury Democrats Service Bureau, , lOis Thirteenth St. Washington ID. O.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

Kennedy, J. Francis Smith, William
 Cass, assistant superintendent Of
 parks, City Clerk Joseph M. Shea, electrical inspector Martin O'Rourke, John Fitzmaurice, secretary to Mayor Scully, Judge John L. Calf
 ney. Starbuck Sprague, William P. ODonnell, John c. Kelley, Dr. Ed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

ward Kirschbauln, Fritzie Baker, Harold Hadley. pr. orpheus Bizzo-
 zero, Mortimer ,. Calvin, Bernie Reilly, Attorney Michael Galullo, Thomas Mccarthy, Miles Mccarthy. George Blinn, Edward CurIey, Mic key Hayes, Edward Keenan, Maurice Ryan, George L. McGrath, James
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

Mulligan, Charles Sage. Tlr1us t
 Larney, Fred Keele. Ted Dszlfu1 .tu
 Chivie Sullivan, James EcC1I1iIE. Oscar Tuebner, Claude Watts. N4ts and Al Lawlor, Joseph 0arYey. James McMahon, James Curly Keefe, Thomas Cllslck, Bob Brown. Gene Rainier, and Thomas Gavin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Real Estate Headed Z Rise In 1941
S6tl SemiannuaT Checkup Covering 237 Cities Shows
 Defense Program the Answer to Activity

Chicago, Dec. SO-A favorable trend in every major factor of the real estate situation advance in market actv very generally expeced for 94 accelerated bus ness and new rise in real estate demand reflected Lne 5Oth semlanna survey of the real estate market made leased today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
PLAN TESTIMONIAL
 FOR MARTIN GAVIN

Martin Joe Gavin, who will marry Miss Helen Reilly, registered nurse January 8, at st. Thomas Church, will be honored at stag testimonial dinnerl January 2 ct Tom Mcdrath's Pine Room on Baldwin street. {
 Invited guests wA be Mayor vin. cent A. Bcully, Congressman ]. Joseph Smith, James Curtin, sup- erinlendent Of parks. William b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
CHURCHES PLAN
 SPECIAL RITES
Watch Night Services to Be Held Tomorrow By
 Two Local Parishes
WATERVILlE COrrespOndent-Mrs. R. w. HeniOn, Telephone 3-5462

Waterville, Dec. 30 = Watch night services will be held tomorrow night at the Waterville Union church and the Grace Methodist church, be- tween g o'clock and midnight, with Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, and Rev. Ernest Weise, respectively in charge.
 At the Grace Methodist church the evenings program will begin with 8 social when there will be games for young and old, followed by refreshments about 10 o'clock, by members of the Women's Society for Christian Service.
 Albert Caron of Thomaston ave- nue was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party recently, observing his eighteenth birthday. James Simpson gave the party, assisted by FMS Joseph Caron. Games were played and refreshments served. Those present included: James Simpson, Bernice Cavanaugh, AL bert Sheldon, Betty Rush, Raymond Tyler, Patricia Shea, Albert Caron, Jeanne O'Rourke, Russell Buxton and Mary Agnes LaFluer.
 Mrs. Emma Robinson Tullar, of 62 Academy avenue, mother of Kenneth E. Tullar of Boyden street, died yesterday morning at the Wa terbury hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, with burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Following are the scores of the Chase Machine Shop Bowling League match, Friday night, at the Waterville Bowling Alleys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

Severe windstorns damaged ba- mana plantations in Guatemala re- gently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

American equipment is being In. stalled in now movie theaters iil Uruguay.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-02-08
The Low Down
From Hickory Grove

If The truth about what this
country needs were dragged out
into the open and we could view
it from all sides, it would not be
anything complicated. 1t would be
quite simple. Our country needs a
rest.
We need a rest from argument
and debate - and self-anointed
shepherds. We have developed sit
down-and-listen-itis
We been going through an ara
where all the simple things of life
and our successes of the past, they
are debated and questioned. You
don't tune-in or read much except
where somebody is venturing an
opinion on what is wrong and
guaranteeing to fix tiff elected
But on top of it all, we keep on
getting more threadbare.
But listening to grand argument
and soothing, sweet words, it is
like it is with ice-cream and fruit
cake and pie-you get fed up-and
you are hungry for some cornbread
and spareribs.
guess We will be alright now,
pretty soon-but we had quite a
session.
Yours with the low down,
10 SIERRA.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-02-08

The First Baptist Church on
Lindberg Ave and 4th street is
fast nearing completion. L. w.
Bengula, stone mason in charge
reported the stone masonary on
the building was completed Tues
day: the walls are 32 feet 4 in. IN
height and size of building 40 6O
1t will be an imposing ediflce
when competed.
Pastor and Mrs. ]. N. Campbell
returned on Wednesday from an
extended visit back to Browntleld,
Texas, and Mr.. Campbell will fill
his pulpit on Sunday at the First
Baptist Church. Mrs. CampbelFs
mother, Mrs. DR.. c. A. Copeland
of Brownfield, Texas, came with
them and will make her home in
Coolidge with the Campbells. Mr.
Campbell is gratified to find great
progress made on the building dur
ing his absence, the roof being
nearly completed.