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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
D.A.V. TO HONOR PAST COMMANDERS
Congressman, Mayor to Attend ArgOnne Day Ban=
 quet Next Saturday

The committee on arrangements for the sixth annual banquet spon- sored by Waterbury Chapter No. g of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War to commemorate the battle of the Argonne, and to honor the past commanders of the chapter, announced today that plans were completed for the affair.
 The banquet will be held at the Hotel Elton on Saturday, Septem- Der 28, at p. m.
 Speakers will be Mayor Vincent A. Scully; Congressman J. Joseph Smith; Frank T. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Comerce. Greetings to Waterbury chapter will be ex- tended by Department Commander Walter Overton, and Mrs. Alma Gohr, department president of the Women's Auxiliary, D. A. V.
 Every chapter of the D. A. " and every auxiliary ill the state will be represented. Most of the veteran organizations in the city and their auxilaries will be in attendance
 Dancing and entertainment will follow the banquet. Music for danc- ing will be by Joseph DiPietro's or chestra.
 The past commanders to be hon. ored are as fellows: John J. Muill- gan, James F. Martone, William B Aylward, Leon R. Ham, Michael J Callahan, John P. Barry, Waltei Overton, Henry P, Barry, Michae Dezinno, and the commander of the first D. A. " chapter in the cit5 twenty years ago, who still is active in Waterbury chapter No. g, Johr B. Spallone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Bonds Reduced

Judge Alfred c. Baldwin in the Superior Court yesterday at the request of Attorney Michael V. Blansfield reduced the $20,000 bond, which had been set in the case of Peter Chuchelow to $10,- 900. He also agreed that the case, which was to have. been tried next week could stand over for a week. Atty. Blansfield ex- plained that he had just been retained in the case.
 Chuchelow along with Michael zimnaruck, each g years of age, were arrested on bench war rants issued at the request of States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald.
 No motion was made for a re- duction of Zimnaruck's bond.
 The accused are charged with attacking young Wolcott girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
GRAND JURY HAS
 BEEN CALLED IN

Putnam, Conn, Sept. 21.-(UP)- Superior Court Judge Earnest A. Simpson today ordered summoning of a grand jury to hear evidence against Charles Garvin, 58, and John Kszymiecki, Is, who allegedly con- fessed to murdering Garvin's father.
 Coroner Louis A. Woisard report ed to the court late yesterday that the alleged staying of George H. Garvin, 84, by his son and the youth, was long planned and followed three previous attempts to kill the elderly man.
 The elder Garvin was killed by a charge of dynamite while he sat in a car Labor day listening to radio. The coroner's finding said the motive was to obtain valu- able estate left by Charles uncle, Kszymiecki, a hired man on the Garvin farm, was promised a share, according to the coroner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
WAGE INCREASES AT CITY YARDS
Increase of $I36,OOO Noted in Estimates for
 Coming Year

An appropriation of $616, ,429.4S will be sought by the street department in the 1941 budget, a request for that amount having been filed by Supt. of Streets Herbert Smith. The figure represents an increase of $136000 over the. departments ap- propriation for this year.
 The requested appropriation must be passed on by Budget Director Thorvald E. Olsen, the board of fi- nance and the board of aldermen before becoming effective. MT. Ol- sen now has various budget requests under study, and will report on them to the board of finance.
 The $136,000 increase would in- clude $16,000 for wage increases for laborerS in the labor brackets and for the addition of new help. It would also provide more money for snow removal and for an expanded street and bridge improvement pro- gram to be carried on next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Society Notes

Mrs. Frederick Faust, president of the local League of Women Voters entertained the board of directors at her hom on Grassy Hill on Fri day, luncheon preceding the reg ular monthly business meeting. Those present included: Mrs. John P. Elton, Mrs. Harold Root, Mrs. Forrest Purinton, Mrs. H. Jackson Sherwell, Mrs. Fred VanValkenburg, Mrs. Robert Lowell, Mrs. Arthur Purinton, Mrs. John Foster, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. Edwin Rose, Mrs. Harry Coe, Mrs. William Van Tassel
 The regular monthly meeting of the Waterbury League of Women Voters will be held on Friday, Sept. 27th, at the Waterbury Club. De- partment meetings will begin at II a. m. and will include reports and discussion of the state program con- ference held in Avon, Connecticut, on Sept. 18th. Luncheon will be served at one o'clock with the speaker of the day, MT. John s. Gus ter. to be heard at two o'clock on the subject: Making Democracy Work in a World at War;. A pro- lessor of history at Avon Old Farms School, MT. Custer is an authority on world affairs and commenta- tor of note. Members unable to at- tend the luncheon are urged to avail themselves of tn privilege of hear ing Mr. Custer, and a most cordial invitation is extended to the pub lie to attend the lecture and par ticipate in the round table discus sion to follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
|GALLUP'S POLL
 FAVORS E. ). R.
Figures Trend of COnnec. tiCut Situation Says
 John T. Mccarthy

The latest Gallup poll, giving Roosevelt 56 per cent of hte Con- necticut vote and only A per cent to Willkie, was hailed today by state Democratic leaders. State Chair man John T. Mccarthy said that the figures were Ian accurate trend of the political situation in Con- necticut."
 If the election were held today, Dr. Gallup said, Roosevelt would take 38 states, while Willkie would capture 10. The Roosevelt states have 453 electoral votes, as com pared to 78 in the states where Willkie is favored. The only staets where Willkie now has an edge, the poll director states, are Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota.
 The latest figures are the result of the third nationwide poll. Will kie led at first but has steadily dropped in strength, and the figures as of today would indicate Dem- ocratic landslide. The first poll showed Willkie ahead in Connecti- cut, 51 to 49 per cent. The second poll found the figures reversed and Roosevelt ahead. And in the few weeks to the third poll, Roosevelt gained five per cent in this state.
 "The poll parallels the survey which the Democratic state centra committee headquarters has been making" said Chairman Mccarthy
 But we will not be over-conf1- dent" he said. Campaign activity on our part will increase steadily"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
U. P. WRITER IS
 WED IN AIR RAID

London, Sept. q (UP9 - Homer Jenks of the London staff of the United Press and Miss Beryl L. Clinton were married during an air raid alarm at the Guild Hall regis try office today Jenks is from Quin- cy, Mass.
 Before going to London he was connected with United Press bureaus in Boston and New York. His bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ivy D. Clin- ton of Nyewoods, Selsdon, Surrey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
State Guards

Former members of the Ma tiOn Guard as well as World War Veterans are eligible to join the new Connecticut State Guard, it is announced by Capt. William P. Averill. Recruiting has been in charge of the Amer ican Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, but enrolment is not limited to veterans.
 The local state guard mem bers are watching with interest a bill by Congressman J. Joseph Smith to legalize state defense uEits. Passage of this measure will allow formal organization and the issuance of arms and euuipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
AUTOISTS FINED
 IN POLICE COURT

Charles Parker, 27, of 56 Bishop street, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while his license was sus- pended, and was fined $100 and costs ($75 remitted) by Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today.
 Parker was arrested yesterday by Motor Patrolman Alfred Overton, while he was driving with license owned by someone else. Charges were not preferred on this count.
 Fred A. Warr, Jr., B, of 73 Maple street, Milford, charged with speed ing, was fined $10, while Thomas Alicata, 21, of 100 Wadhouse ave- nue, also charged with speeding, was given a stay until Sept. 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
TAKES OVER COMMAND

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 2l.-UP) Maj. Ernest L. Averill today took over as major commandant of Con- necticut's famous relocated, fur hated Governors Foot Guard.
 In an impressive ceremony late yesterday on the lawn of the state Capitol, Maj. Averill was given his commission by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin. Maj. Averill succeeded Maj. George R. Sturges who re- tired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
VANDALS' ESCAPE
 SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Judge to Hold Parents of Ringleaders Responsible
 for Future Acts

The ringleaders of two groups of boys who "vandalized" the Slocum and Mary Abbott schools last week were given suspended sentences to the Connecticut School for Boys by Judge John L. Gaffne yin juvenile court yesterday.
 Miss Kathleen Crowley, probation officer, quoted the judge as saying: "Outside of school hours there's a ring around the school which you are to keep out of"
 The judge was quoted as telling the parents of the children htat they vii Joe held responsible for future acts O. vandalism and will be prosecuted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Tickets "Vanish'' In Alleged Strike
 Att. E. Smith Co.

A vanishing strike took place today at the J. E. Smith Lum- Der Co. on Benedict street at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Democrat received a tel eDhOne call that picketS were forming" on Benedict street, but a reporter found the street free of pickets or anything re- sembling a strike.
 An empIoye of the company said there was some trouble, but that it didn't amount to much" He refused to reveal the nature of the dispute.
 An official of the company also said there was trouble, ''but I didn't see it."
 J. Francis Smith, president, denied anything unusual Oc- cured at the company. Mot here," he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
.l3 GRAND JURY
 WITNESSES HEARD

A grand jury sitting in Litchfield yesterday failed to indict James G. Wham, AS, of New Milford, on a charge of second degree murder. It was the first grand jury to sit in Litchfield County in 10 years.
 The charge against the man re- suited from a state police investl- gation of the death of Paul Fair horst, A, in New Milford on July 10.
 Yesterdays grand jury session lasted all day and IS witnesses were called.
 Wham was immediately put to plea on a charge of manslaughter and pleaded not guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
And 586 Failed!

More than 1,800 automobiles passed tests at the Thomaston ave- nue lane since the second inspec- tion began Monday, Supervisor Robert ChessOn said today. Five hundred eight-six cars failed.
 MT. Chesson said that if autOmO- piles keep coming at the present rate. there will be no launching up" at the end of the period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
"Fair and Warmer"

A break in the cloudy weather was predicted for tonight which will be flair and warmer" accord ing to the weatherman. Tomor- rows forecast is cloudy and cooler.
 The temperature yesterday reached above the sos and was considered the hottest day of the month. Humidity was uncomfort- able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
U. s. Order

A $1034, ,000 order for ammunition parts has been given the Scovill Mfg. Go. by the War Department, it was announced at Washington today. It is included in a total of $386 100000 in War Department or derS placed this week.
 The largest Connecticut contract went to the Remington Arms Go. of Bridgeport, which received an $88,- 100000 contract fro ammunition for small arms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
NEW SUBMARINE
 IN FINAL TRIAL

Block Island, R. l., Sept. q -(U. P.) = The Navy's new 1450-ton sub marine Seawolf today begins final trials of Block Island.
 Coastwise shipping was warned to keep clear of the trial course three miles east of the Island and to be on the lookout for periscopes in that area.
 Built at Portsmouth IN. H) navy yard, the Seawolf is 300 feet over- all, is equipped with eight 21-inch torpedo tubes and is manned by a crew of 55. Unofhcially, her cruising range is l5,000 miles, sufficient for a voyage to Asiatic waters and re- turn without refueling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Clan MCAlpine

A joint 18th anniversary dinner will be observed by Clan McAipine, Order of Scottish Clans, and Lady McAlpine Lodge, Daughters of Scotia, at the Elton tonight. Ar engagements are in charge of David GOwanS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
K. of P. Lodges

Local delegates are expected to attend the convention of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Knights of Pythias.
 Circulars describing the affair, scheduled for October 14-15 in Rockville, were read at a meeting of Waterbury Speeddwell Ledge last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

Fiorio Post and it's auxiliary, Italian World War Vet eranS will honor two of its out standing members this evening at the joint installation of the newly elected officers of units. EuStac- chic Schiappa will be inducted as the new post commander and Mrs. Schiappa will be installed as president of the auxiliary. State Commander Authority YacOvOni and State President Mrs. Anna POnzulli of Hartford win Officiate. Angelo Possemato, state adjutant vii be master of ceremonies. A life honorary mmbrship will be conferred upon Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Valdambrini of this city. National Senior Vice Commander John Ca porle will be one of many guests of honor in attendance. The cere- monies will be held in K. of F. Hall, II East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
CONN. MILITARY
 STAFF CALLED IN

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 21.-OP) Eight members of Connecticut's military staff today were ordered to report for years active duty with the federal government.
 The group will report Monday for a physical examination at the First Corps Area headquarters at Boston. The men will be used most ly to operate the draft machinery
 They are: Lieut.-Col. Ernest l. Ayerill, Hartford; Lieut.. .-Col George R. Sturges, Woodbury; Map Joseph w. Lockhart, Norwalk; Maj Wallace A. Moyle, Rocky Hill; Maj William S. Smith,fi Hartford; Maj George A. Wardinski, Hartford Capt. William Averill. Hartford; and Capt. George F.. Kane, Hartford.
 Railways of Britain may sell vaca- tion tickets on the installment plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Over Time!

Several local factories were working on almost a regular week. day basis today, in an effort to fill heavy orders on schedule. The ma- j0r plants had at least some de- partments working, mainly those concerned with production of de- fense orders from the govern ment.
 Factory employment in the city continues to increase and a possible new all-time record is in prospect. The official employment totai for last month had been exceeded by only three other months since 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
SPOTLIGH7ING -
 Brass City News
Defense Group

The Waterbury Local Defense Committee, appointed several weeks ago by Mayor Vincent A. Scully at the request of Gov. Ray mond E. Baldwin, will hold it's first meeting at the ctiy hall Monday afternoon at 4:30. Organization will be effected, and plans will be made for cooperating with state defense agencies.
 Mayor Scully is chairman of the committee but has said that direc- tion of most of the committees efforts will be left to the vice. chairman, Attorney Finton J. Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
BARRIERS INDoRsE BEARDs

Independence, Mo. - (UP) - Barbers here preached tacit dis approval when the men of this community decided to grow boards for the "old settlers" celebration in october. However, the barbers gave the bumper crop of bristles their approval Q few weeks later when many new customers needed boards trimmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
FIVE KIWANIANS AT
 REGIONAL MEETING

The 22d annual convention of the New England Kiwanis International is being attended by five local men at Breton Woods, N H.
 They are Idris Alderson, pr. How ard w. Miller, Homer G. Filley, L.. Russell Garter. and Alfred F. Meyer hans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
WALDEN STORAGE
 PLANT BURNED

Maiden. Mass, sept. 2l - (u.P) -Firemen today estimated that Q four-alarm fire which swept the fiye-story brick storage plant Of the Maiden Storage Warehouse Com- pany caused an estimated si00,0O0 damage to furniture and other household goods.
 Three Maiden firemen and q member of the Lynn Protective As. sociation were felled by smoke Of injured while battling tho blaze last night, but required only first aid,
 A water curtain prevented spread Of the flames 70 adjoining buildings,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Boy Injured

Bernard Coffey, II, of 28 Whit tlesey avenue, suffered slight in- juries yesterday when his bicycle crashed into the door of a parked truck which was being opened by Frank Arcaro, IT, of 8 Burton street. The accident occurred on Baldwin street.
 The boy was treated at St. Mary's hospital and discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
FIFTY RINGERS, NO MIssEs

New Remington, 20. - (UP) .- Dale carson Of the New Kensing- ton Hofseshoe Club, ip30 state cham. pion, threw 90 straight ringers tor q perfect ib0 game tc qualify for the state tournament at Vhyette this year, ft was hs first perfect score, q fest eonfidcred more rare than c 300 In bowling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
REASON FOR DIVORCE

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. 2l.-(UP) Charlotte G. Reynolds, Stratford, obtained a divorce from her hus- band, Earl Reynolds, late yesterday after she told superior court he used to wait outside the restaurant where she worked as waitress, and take the tips she collected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
TWO=Way Radio

The eighth of 10 two-way radio stations being installed in state police barracks was set up at Bea- con Falls yesterday. The new sta- tion's transmitter and 200-foot an- tenna are in Bethany, near the airport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Order of VaSa

A district meeting of Order of Vasa will take place in Thomaston September 28. Waterbury Gota Lejon planned to send delegates at a meeting last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
RK.C0AlEDfAN

Eim Whelan, who directs the high. ly melodramaile "A Date With pfs' tiny" at Paramount, formerly was q headline vaudeville comedian,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
THREE FROM HILL
 ENTER SEMINARY
St. Francis Xavier Parish We'll Represented at
 Bloomfield
Washington Hill

John Tehan, son of MT. and Mrs. Martin Tehan entered St. Thomas Seminary this semester. John Cam pion, son of MT. and Mrs. John Campion and Vincent Cousey, also entered St. Thomas this term.
 Mrs. Fred Talbot is recuperating at her home IT Keefe street.
 Miss Margaret Hynds and her sis ter Cecil of Bristol, Conn, spent the day with her schoolmate, Miss Esther Egan, daughter of Senator and Mrs. Egan of Baldwin street. Miss Hynds is leaving soon to take a position with the University of North Carolina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

Raymond Quinn, son of Dr. and Mrs. Quinn left Thursday to take up his studies at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md.
 Miss Estelle Whalen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Whalen of South street, have returned to Springfield, Mass. Miss Whalen attended the wedding of her sister, Miss Mary Whalen, which took place at St. Francis church Thursday morning.
 Joseph P. Donahue, secretary to Congressman J. Joseph Smith is in Waterbury and will attend the wed- ding of another prominent member of the Gents of the Hill' that of Edward V. Curley, Jr., which took place this morning at g o'clock at St. Francis church. MT. Curley was married to Miss Alice Fox, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Fox of Ray mond street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

Railways of Britain may sell vaca- tion tickets on the installment plan.
Glacier County chief., 1940-10-11

and was brought in in 1922 AS this
well was near the town OF Sunburst and
Campbells well near the town of
Kevin the field was called the Kelvin
Sunbur>t oil and gas field.
About this time William Fulton, Mr..
Rice and Old Man Essex were interest
ed in the far east side also called
sheep pasture. Charlie Emmons also
had leases on the east side when were
mostly turned to the Kalispell-Kevin
OH company Fulton and his associates
would have been cCntented with me-
dunn size wells. but this was not to be.
Real Gusher Flow
They began to bring in flowing wells,
real gusherS. Essex sold out TO his
partners in this venture and they in
turn later sold thcir interests in this
valuable oil land for several million
dollars-so the story goes. The kallS-
pell-Kevm Oil company were well paid
for their investment under the guild
ance of Charlie EmmOnS; OF course,
Mr. Emmons did not do too badly. He
had one +O-aCre tract that produced
enough oil for any ordinary individual.
While all this was going on in this
north country there appeared on the
scene Louis B. Tip" ONeil and his
brother John. They became interested
in the oil game and were fortunate
Glacier County chief., 1940-10-11

time. so ONeil conceived the idea OF
building refinery at SunburSt, which
was successfully consumated.
The O'NeilS operated this plant for
several years in connection with their
oil properties. They finally sold their
interests to a California company of
which their father was director. This
company in turn sold its holdings 10
the Texas Oil company which is the
present operator of the International
Refinery in the town OF Sunburst. 1t is
said that the O'Neil interests were
sold for S5.0O0,0O0.
In the meantime, Gordon Campbells
predictions that the whistling points
on the Great Northern would be thriv-
ing towns of Importance was mater
ialiZing.
Build Refineries
The Big West Oil company of Mon
tana, composed mostly of Spokane cap
ital, built a refinery at Kelvin, which
has steadily expanded until il is to-
day one Of the outstanding refnerleS
OF northern Montana. Many supply
result the town was now really on the
map. We must not overlook Shelby.
Toole county seat. The kevin-SunburSt
field is located in Toole county.
Before oil was discovered Shelby, as
a town was just about ready for burial.
Most OF the business section naQ DeSl
DESTROYED by fire and there was not
much encouragement to rebuild Shelby
Junction" as it was then called. But
the oil and the Dempsey Gibbons
worlds championship fight put Shelby
on its feet and today it IS one OF Mon
tanaS most active towns
While all this oil development in
TooIe county was going on the town
of Cut Bank, Glacier county seat. was
on the side line Worse yet, the Great
Northern had moved the freight divi-
sion back 10 Blackfoot where it orig
inally had been before the days OF
Cut Bank And. now. Cut Bank found
itself in about the same position that
Shelby was in before the days OF oil
pretty badly bent. but still existing.
About this time TIP" ONeI ap-
peared on the scene and drilled for
oil in the Cut Bank district and in
stead of oil he found plenty of natural
gas, There was no market locally for
gas, but this did not discourage Tip"
He boarded an eaStbound Empire
Builder and headed straight for New
York where he was successful in in
teresting the Electric Bond and Share
people in his gas proposition. AS a re-
suit a large absorption plant was built
near Cut Bank The gas was plped to
Helena, Butte, Anaconda and other
towns in the southern part Of the state
While this was going on Spokane
interest, under the direction OF Jerome