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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1940-01-26
SEAL SALES GO
OVER TOP BY
NEARLY $4,000
A Total OF $1O5S.29 Is Raised,
The Quota For The Dis
trict Being $1,00O.OO
SNOW HILL LEADS THE
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

A dinner meeting of the Worcester
County tuberculosis Seal Sale Com
mittee was held on Monday evening,
January 22nd, at the Pine Bluff Sana-
torium, to celebrate the success of the
recently completed Seal Sale. A to-
tai of $1,O5S.29 was reached which
was nearly $4,000 over the goal of
100000. At the meeting the var
ious District Chairman reported on
their activities and accomplishments.
Mr.. William B. Matthews, Executive
Secretary of the Maryland Tubercu-
losis Association, was the principal
speaker. He gave helpful suggestions
to the members of the Seal Sale Com
mittee and then spoke upon the activi-
ties of the Maryland tuberculosis
Association. The Committee voted to
purchase Portable X-Ray Machine
to be kept in Worcester County at all
time and to be used at the Tubercu-
losis Clinics and all other times when
it is needed. DR.. Paul Cohen, Super
intendent of the Sanatorium and
tuberculosis Clinician for Worcester
County, and Mrs. Cohen were host
and hostess, respectively, to the
group.
The following is a final report by
Districts on the Seal Sale results as
of January 22nd:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1940-01-26
FUNERAL OF MRS.
FLORENCE COLLINS
HELD ON MONDAY
Victim Of Fatal Shot By Hus-
band, Who Afterwards Turn
ed Weapon On Himself

A number form here attended the
funeral held in Laurel, Del, Monday
of Mrs. Florence Ward Collins, an
attractive young woman of SO and
former resident of Pocomoke who was
fatally shot by her husband, Smith
Collins, age az, farmer and employee
of the dupont Company at Seaford,
who later killed himself by firing a
32-calibre pistol bullet into his head.
The tragedy occurred Wednesday
of last week and the first report of
the shooting was made by Curtis
Duncan, a colored man working on
the Collin farm. According to his
story he was working in the chicken
house near the home when about five
o'clock he saw Mr.. Collins lock the
kitchen door and leave in his car.
Five minutes later, Mrs. Collins came
staggering from the house saying,
Smith shot me, take me somewhere"
Duncan summoned a physician, who
rendered first aid and then rushed
her to the Milford hospital. Exam
ination indicated she had been shot
three times, one bullet lodging in her
neck and the other two in her body.
An operation was performed about
10:30 Wednesday night, removing one
of the bullets, but the wounds proved
fatal and despite medical aid Mrs.
Collins succumbed Friday morning.
A Peninsula-wide hunt was staged
by police all night Wednesday and at
$3.50 Thursday morning Collins was
found dead in his car on the Seaford-
Georgetown Highway, about a mile
west of Concord, Del, with a pistol
bullet in his temple.
The community was shocked TO hear~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1940-01-26
Part of the wh Pooke Wednesday
MIR. JAMES PUSEY
DIES AT AGE OF 50

Mr.. James Pusey, of this city, died
Wednesday night in the Peninsula
General Hospital, where he was car
ried after suffering injuries in a fall.
He was 83 years of age.
Funeral services will be held Sun
day from the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Marion Taylor, of this city, with
whom he resided.
He is survived by his daughter,
Mrs. Taylor, and by one son, Mr.. AL
gle Pusey, Baltimore and granddaugh
ter, Mrs. Preston Baylis, this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1940-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilford, of
Tamaqua, Pa, were weekend guests
of Mrs, William : D, SKeim.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1940-01-26
CARD PARTY POSTPONED
until NEXT WEDNESDAY

Owing to the heavy snow storm
which fell on Tueday night and part
of Wednesday, the card party which
was to be held on Wednesday last,
is postponed to Wednesday of next
week, January 81.
1t will take place, as previously ar
ranged, in the Municipal Building,
Clarke Avenue, and the hour will be
2 O'Clock in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
Waterbury Will Have Joyous Celebrations Churches, Homes Prepared tO Observe Holy Feast Day With All Joy and Hope for Peace in
 Other Lands

The rush and hustle of prepara- tions were near their end today and Waterbury was ready to celebrate tomorrow the happiest holiday of all the year. Church and home will receive most of the emphasis dur ing the day, with thousands atlend- ing services in tribute to the Prince of Peace and shining faces of young and old in family circles surround ing gaily -bedecked Christmas trees.
 More jobs and bigger pay envel- opes, resulting from the industrial boom, will make it the happiest Christmas in years for most fam flies. But the less fortunate will not be forgotten. for welfare and social agencies today were distributing hundreds of baskets of food, clothing and toys.
 Church Services.
 Church services tomorrow will be featured by special musical pro- grams. The beloved old carols will be heard once again, and in many churches there will be Nativity scenes.
 Good weather this morning brought out thousands of shoppers to make their final purchases, and police were ready for record vehi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
ANOTHER ELEANOR ROOSEVELT TO WED
Namesake, Niece of First Lady Has Announced
 Her Engagement

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 24-(UP)- The engagement of Miss Eleanor Roosevelt, nameSake niece of the presidents wife, tc Edward Proctor Elliott, son of Mrs. Arthur Spencer Elliott of Yorkshire. Eng, was an nounced at tea yesterday by MT and Mrs. John Cutter. Mrs. Gutter is Miss Roosevelt'S mother.
 Miss Roosevelt was honored dur ing the 1888 Christmas holidays at a White House dance given by President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
 She graduated from Winsor school and made her debut in the 1938-3s season. Miss Roosevelt is studying sculpture at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Mich, where Elliott has fellowship for research n architectural design. He is g graduate of Liverpool University, England.
 Since June, Elliott has been em- ployed in National Defense work at Norwalk, Va.
 No date has been set for the wedding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
SHOCK IS FELT
 IN NEW ENGLAND
For Second Time in Week TemblOr Shook Up Some
 Towns and Cities

Boston, Dec. 24-CUP)-All New England was shaken by an earth quake today for the second time in four days.
 Dr. L. Don Leet, Harvard Univer- sity seismologist, described the quake as "at least as big" as that which was felt from Pennsylvania to Quebec only last Friday.
 Today's shock tended to substan- tiate the prediction of Prof. Kirtley F. Mather, noted Harvard geologist, that Fridays quake was the fore- runner of series of temblors build ing up to major" earthquaqe such as that of 1925. Mather be- lieved that the larger quake might come within eight months and would be felt in Southern New England. No serious damage and no casual ties were reported immediately after today's quake, which occurred at about 8:45 a. m.
 Dowtown office buildings in Bos- ton trembled for several seconds, householders in the suburbs reported that furniture jumped around ? dishes rattled, and pictures were disloged.
 Residents of Burlington, Vt, re- ported that dishes were knocked from shelves and smashed. Two dis tinct tremorS were experienced there within 90-second interval.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
MASQUERADER IS
 ALSO BlCAMET
Woman Who Pretended to Be Daughter of Exiled
 King Arrested

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 24-(UP)-- Mrs. Mary Ferguson Pishinick Gra- ham 27, Elmira, N. Y, held on a breach of peace charge since Nov. A, when she was arrested for mas querading as daughter of the ex- lied king of Spain, was accused to- day as a bigamist.
 In police court, where she plead- ed guilty to the charge, her case was continued until Jan. 8 to per- init further Investigation by proba- tion officers.
 The prosecution alleged that as Edna A. Francesca, she was married Aug. 5. 1883 to Joseph K. Pishinick at Simpson. Pa. They have a G. year-old daughter who now is liv- ing with her father-in-law. Three years later. 1t was charged. she de- serted her husband and married Harvey w. Graham in February 1888, at Scranton, Pas her second husbands real name, according to police, was Harvey w. Ammon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
Royal Air Force, During Last Night, Crossed Channel to Blast at Nazi
 Targets Along Invasion Coast
IRELAND ERECTS BARRICADES
 TO PROTECT HER BORDERS
By H. L. PERCY United Press Staff Correspondent)

London, Dec 24-(UP)-Apparent German preparations for Christmas invasion of Great Bri- tain sent Royal Air Force formations the Eng-
 fish channel during the night blast targets all along the invasion coast, it disclosed today. While German planes were crossing the English coast dur ing the night Brtons along the channel shore thrilled to the drone of what seemed even greater force of British bombing planes, racing across the channel They saw the orange coored flares dropping through mist to light targets the French coast for bomb sighters, and heard the continuous of German antarcrat guns for many miles along the coast line. Weather Held Down Raids
 It learned today that the raids nadebecauss of British planes that the Germans making preparations for attempt at an invasion informant said if the weather had been better Morning newspapers incidentally reported that Adolf Hitler Field Marshal Hermann Goering Naz No 2 and Field Marshal Walter Von Brauchitsch German army commander in chief all somewhere in France United Press Dublin dis patch disclosed that for the first time Ireland had put road barrcades of the sort long erected in Britain to stop parachutists and others of an invasion force
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
UNION SIGNS UP
 ARABIAN PACT

New York. Dec. 24 - (UPD - The National Maritime Union, CIO announced today that 1t had signed contract-p printed in arabic with the Standard Fruit Company probably the first union contract ever signed in this country in that language.
 The contract, also printed In Spanish and English, was signed following strike of 300 of the lines seamen In New Orleans. The lines flies the flag Of Honduras. The union said the contract provided wage increases. an eight-hour day and union recognition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24

later the Sw1tchboard was 1loodeo with calls from all parts of the city asking if there had been another quake. Another few moments and reports began coming over the United Press wires of the shock be- ing felt in Hartford, Boston and many other cities.
 Very Pronounced
 'tIt was very pronounced earth movement said City Engineer Charles A. Root. T was here al my desk when the sway began, anc it took me a moment to realize that we are having another 'earthquake As far as we know, there was nc damage to city property or any other property
 ''The table holding a radio I was tuning almost bounced" said Police Sergeant George Cfatfield. "The whole city hall seemed to rock, and was afraid for minute that we were going to have 8 really bad quake"
 Police Dispatcher John McWeeney said that his switchboard had moved
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
Ireland Erects Barricades

Ireland Erecfs Barricades
 The Irish defense department a1ae nounced that soldiers had erected semi-pernanent barricades on many roads, and Christmas motorists were warned to be careful because many were concealed at the far ends Of bends and curves in roads, so as to be invisible at distance. It was understood, the United Press dispatch said, that some barricades had been placed on trunk roads and other in key areas on the south and southeast coasts. It is from these coasts that any Germany at- tempt to invade Britain via Ireland or Ireland via Britain would be made. Armed soldiers, it was dis closed, are guarding all barriers with orders to fire at anyone who ignores an order to halt. A United Press dispatch from Belfast, capital Of Northern Ireland said that the min- istry of public security had ar- nounced that on several occasions in past days German raiding planes had dropped bombs in open country without causing damage or casu- alties.
 The Daily Mail said of the nights British raid:
 "The onslaught, which appeared to be one of the greatest in many weeks, had special significance be- cause of the Christmas period, which it had been rumored was the time for possible inyasion.n
 Authoritative informants said that this statement -Tes '.rather crt;mik- tic" The number of planes which went over, they said, was few com. pared with such raids as those Of last September, when the first inc vasion plan was spoiled, because c6 the weather.
 But they admitted that the raid was part of the Royal Air F'0rca attack on what appeared to be new preparations for an invasion at tempt. Other parts of this .co-Or~ dinated attack are the raids on German airdromes in Ger1naYl-oc~ cupied territory and on oil dep0ts in France. Belgium, Holland and Germany.
 Informants said that reports uk reconnaissance aviators were that apparent preparations for an at-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
HAWTHORNE CHILD
 ONE OF REFUGEES

Boston. Dec. 24.-(UP)-Stephen Hawthorne. five-year American descendant of Novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, today was the first of a contingent of European refugee children to arrive at his foster home in New England. stephen was one of a group fo 25 refugee children, ranging in age from 3 to l3 years, who arrived in the United States aboard the American export liner Excambion. which docked yesterday at Jersey City, N. J.
 The children were brought to this country by the United States com mittee for care of European chil- elren, Inc. which were the first large group taken from continental Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
TWO DROWNED,
 THIRD MISSING

Fiskville, R. l., Dec. 24 = CU.PD State police dragged the Paw tucket river today seeking the body of a possible third victim of a highway accident in which two men drowned when their auto left the road on a sharp curve and plunged into the river.
 Rafaele De Christofaro, 53, and Joseph Petrarca, about 50, each the father of six children, were en- route to their homes in Providence last night from a min at Hope. R. T.. where they were employed. Their heavy sedan overturned and sank in the river. Police believed an- other man might have been riding with them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
METER STANDARDS
 PROVING UNSAFE
At Least Two Women Al- ready Have Been More
 or Less Injured

At least two women have been in- jured in falls caused by pumping into parking meter standards, The Democrat learned today. Both acci- dents occurred on Center street. and in each case the injuries were se- were enough to rquire medical treat ment.
 Neither of the women would give permission for her name to be used. and neither has yet started any ac- tion toward asking damages from the city. u is believed. however, that either or both will seek reim- bursement.
 The distance of the meter stand- ards from the curb has been sharp ly criticized by many persons. Each one is placed IS inches inside the sidewalk, and on street as narrow as Center street the space left for pedestrians is so small that they must walk single file.
 Atty. Cassidy Persists.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy, who has claimed that the meters are being installed illegally, charged in a public statement few days ago that the meters were 'nuisances,'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
BELLS PEAL OUT
 HOPE MESSAGE
Bethlehem, All Jerusalem Will Sing of Peace to
 Warning World

Bethlehem, Dec. 24 lUP)-War news blaring from loudspeaker in the public square will ningle ironi- caIly with the sound of the bells of the church of the nativity on Christmas day as they peal out a message of hope to a warning world hope of Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men"
 Although the sounds of battle are on other fronts, war restrictions make this Christmas almost entirely 8 local observance. Again this year, very few of the pilgrims, who once thronged this hamlet where Christ was born, will be able to come here to worship.
 The Holy Land is not in the war zone, but air raid wardens stand by siren saunders, strict blackouts are observed, and as constant remin- der of the conflict, exiled soldiers of Czechoslovakia, Poland and France stroll about the streets.
 The pilgrims who are here will journey by bus, astride donkey and afaoot the five miles from Jerllslaem past the tomb of Rachel and the shore of the Dead Sea to the court yard of the nativity.
 Carols to Be Sung
 Carols will be sung in all European languages until the start this after noon of the pontifical mass, which will be celebrated by MSgr. Luigi BarlasSina, the Latin Patriarch of the Holy Land. His retinue will ap- pear far more Anglo-Saxon than a year ago and Italian priests and Nuns will be conspicuously absent.
 The Christmas Eve ceremony proper will begin later in the even- ing back of the church of the na- tivity. It will be attended by gov ernment dignitaries, high military offices and representatives of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
British Have Flaming Ring Around Italians
Those Trapped in Port of Baicha Are in Very Serious Plight-Italy Gets Full Text of ChurchilIs
 Blow at MuSsOlini
5ay and well into the night.

day and well into the night.
 British shells fell with unerring accuracy upon pillboxes, trenches and gun positions outside and on the fringe of the town, from which Stabs of flame from time to time showed the activity of Italian artil- lery.
 Pail of Smoke
 The town itself threw up pail of yellowist smoke which, with the dust and fumes from British artil- lery, obScured a hawleSS blue sky. Some Italian shells dropped with in the British lines.
 But the only damage came when 50 Italian bombers and fighters flew over the British artillery positions and dropped bombs, causing few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24

relations between nations, and vic- tory over certain national eco homie theories" were other essen- tials, the Pope said.
 Next, he said, there must be victory over cold egoism which sul- lies the honor of nations and must be replaced by sincere, fraternal, economic and legal collaboration between nations, so that people can work freely"
 Only If people were understand ing could the phrase new order have real meaning" the Pope said.
 Pain often teaches more than easy success" he added. Tt is stated by some that new forces must cre- ate . healthy new order of Europe. We say that peace must conform to the principles of justice. We hope that the men who. create the new order are sufficiently mature and capable of passing D new order upon justice"
 Church Has No Favorite
 The Pope made it plain that the Church "can not favor any political system rather than another, but wants only morality and justice for all nations"
 Tte Pope,s message, with it's ap- parent references to the ambitions of Nazis and F'ascism, now adopted by Japan, was a direct development of his Christmas message of last year.
 Then, responding as he did today to the Christmas greetings of the College of Cardinals, the Pope gave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
By RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondent


 With the British Army before Bardia, Dec. 24.-(UP)-MaSSed lines of British land and naval ar tillery today formed a flaming ring around Italians trapped at Bardia which are pounded day and night by British forces building up to final attack on the port.
 The British attack on beleaguered Bardia was intensified following the arrival of fresh batteries of artil- lery and re-enforcements of infan- try.
 British men O war off the coast and the British batteries ashore gave Bardia no respite from attack
 From an arid, windswept and dust covered plateau, watched the bat tie for Bardia throughout yester-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
FOUND DEAD FROM GAS

New Britain, Conn. Dec. 24-CUP) --Delmo polidario, 2i, was found dead from carbon lnonoxide gas fumes in hls garage today. fIe was slumped over the steering wheel of his car. the motor of which was sunnlug. Messirai Examiner Dr John Purney reserved decision al- though police said death was acci- dental.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
|Nazis May Select Christmas Day For Drive Into England
Waterbury Has Again Been Shaken By Quake
Slight TemblOrs Fell Here in Many Homes, Building; No Damage of Any Kind Is Yet Reported
 in This City or Adjacent Towns

The second earthquake within five days shook Water bury today but the city escaped any apparent damage though sharper than that of last Friday morning. Todays quake at 843 m. and was felt by many more thousands than the tremor of Friday which came at 228 a. The trernor rocked all New England
 In the office reporters noticed distinct rocking motion that lasted for almost minute few moments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
DIES or INJURIES

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 2i.-(UP)
 Mrs. Elizabeth O'NtN A,tnpNla. bB, died late yesterday after being run down by an automobile nenr her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
Holy Pontiff Has Laid Down Peace Terms For Victor
Pope Plus Sees No Way Now to End Conflict Only By Force of Arms; But He Emphasizes Terms
 Victor Should Accept
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondent

Vatican City, December 24. = (UP) - Pope Plus, hroadcasng his Christmas message to the world said today that any new order" must be based victory hate cessation of propaganda and methods based hate victory lack of trust and observance at pactS between nations Victory the principle that might
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
IRISH HERALD DIES

puhlin. Dec. 24.--tUP) Str Ne- vile Wilkinson. n. first herald Of Ireland. died Sunday, 1t was an- nounced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
No PAPER TOMORROW

In accordance with it's us- ual custom the Waterbury Democrat will suspend pub lication tomorrow, Christ mas.
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Very Cloudy, Warmer Tonight, Wednesday
 Fun Weather Report Page 3.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-08
Holiday Expenses
Hiqh for This Trio

Holiday expenses scared beyond
expectations for three men who
called police attention to the fact.
Heaviest loser was Robert Pence,
Milwaukee railroad employee from
Horlick, Wash, who said he
awakened Thursday to find HIM
self $3.50 poorer and minus his hat
and watch because a drinking
companion awakened in their no.
tel room before he did
NJ. Masuto, 1901 Market st. re-
ported theft of S125 in cash and
checks from the office of the gar
age at that address while he was
absent for a moment Cliff Van
Horn. 1851 Broadway said $40
was taken from the coat he left
hanging in his room. A nom
monetary loser was Harry Switzer.
902 A St. who reported theft OF
two three-piece suits from his
apartment.
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of Elks, Tacoma aerie of Eagles.
Knights of Columbus, kiwanis club
and many other civic and fraternal
groups.
Surviving are his wife. Lucille Of
the family home, l12l So. l st. a
son. Dale. who was associated with
him in the business; q daughter.
Mrs. Beatrice Blair Of MissoulR I:
two grandchildren. also Of Mis-
soula; and a brother. Frank Fork
enhrock of Adrian. MINI.
Cassidy e. Aliens will announce
the funeral.
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Tobacco Chewing Willkie
Called Radical at College
BY TOM WOLF

Third Of SIX stories on the life OF
Wendell wilkie.