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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Various WPAUnitsI In
 Yuletide Activities
Brass Sextette of Waterbury Featured in Noon=Day
 Musical Programs on Green; Other Units Assigned

mas carols which the audience was invited to sing.
 Civic Concert
 In Hartford the free civic con- certs by the Hartford WPA Band presented Wednesday evenings at the auditorium of the Hartford Public High School, Broad Street, Henry H. BusSe conductinf, have been heard in programs which in cluded Christmas music. This ser ies, sponsroed by the City of Hart ford, is attracting music lovers from a wide area.
 Thousands of school children throughout the state have been hearing concerts in their assembly halls by WPA music units, with Christmas carols a leading attrac- tion of these programs which are greatly increasing childrens joy and appreciation of good music.
 In Waterbury, Stamford, Bridge port and Hartford where units are located, many concerts of this type have marked the holiday season. Units have also been presented in school concerts in other towns and cities.
 The Stamford WPA Band is con- tributing to the holiday celebra- tions by it's appearance in six con- certs on the Esplanade of the Town Half Christmas activities for this unit began when it played at the ceremonies attending the city's Christmas tree lighting.
 Brass Sextette
 The Brass Sextette of the Wa terbury WPA Ensemble will play upon the two days preceding Christ mas, December 23 and December 24, in two noon-day programs of carols and ohter Yuletide music on the Waterbury Green. It will tour the city Christmas Eve with the Chase Park Carol Singers, a group of thir- ty children, visiting various Water bury institutions.
 Christmas concerts by all units are being given at hospitals, homes for the aged, and other institutions, which are featuring music which will bring Christmas cheer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
It's the Fashion!

Five petitioners were yester- day granted legal change of name before Superior Court Judge Alfred c. Baldwin. Four of the group are members of one family.
 Ignacy, Sophie, John and Ma rian Standarowski granted per- mission to change surname to Standard. Harold A. Braggin was granted the right to change his surname to Harold Shalett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Compensation Agreements

The following compensations were filed with Commissioner James J. Lynch today:
 Charles Lasky of 796 Bank street, Waterbury, against The American Brass Company, $18.24 starting December 20, fracture of the right great toe. lacerations of. the top right foot and abras- ions of the right lower leg.
 Frank Bevino of Derby against the Housatonic Dyeing & Com pany, STAG starting December 12, for bruises and abrasi0ns of the abdomen.
 Philip Leane of Torrington a. gainst The William L. Gilbert Clock Company of Winsted, $10.00 starting September 3. for amputa- ticn of portions of the 2, 3, figures of the right hand.
 Ben Zanar of Derby against the Hcusatonic Dyeing and Printing Company, Inc, of Derby, $7.OO starting November B, for lacerat- ed wounds at the base of the thumb of the right hand.
 Felix Pcniatowski of Torringt0n against the E. J. Kelley Company of Torrington, $14.85 starting October IF, for a dislOcated left shoulder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21

A full season of Christmas activi- ties, featuring special music at civic concerts, school concerts and pro- grams at institutions, is now in for all units of the Connecticut Music Project.
 An outstanding pre-holiday con- cert for music lovers in the Bridge port section of the state took place Wednesday evening. December 18, when Grace CastagnetSa, distin- guished young American concert pianist, was guest soloist with the Bridgeport WPA Symphony Orches- tra in the third concert of the civic series at the Klein Memorial, Bridgeport.
 In accordance with what has be- come the Orchestra's established tradition during the Yuletide sea- son, Frank Foti, conductor, pro- grammed music typical of the sea- son, including the Pastoral Sym phony from Handel's Messiah" ," The concert concluded with Christi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
3,2OO Riddles Swarm
 Polls At Free Show
Seventy Baskets of Non=P Perishabe Food Donated By
 Youngsters Today to Needy Local Families

got underway at 10 o'clock coln- nittee from the ElkS, headed by Exalted Ruler Harry X. Cashin, Past Exalted Ruler Robert Birt and John P. FitzmauS:ce,. secretary to Mayor Vincent A. Scully, supervised the transportation of the foodstuffs to the Elks' club.
 East Main street this morning re- sembled Times Square on New Years Eve as youngsters from all sections of the city ambled into the theater to do their bit in spreading Christmas cheer to families less for tunate than theirs. They were well rewarded for their charity by one of the greatest entertainment pro- grams any of them have ever seen.
 Frank DelFino and his orchestra, featuring Romeo DelFino at the piano, were the accompanies for the youngsters in the community sing which got the program of to a fine start. The orchestral program was internlingled with Christmas carols, novelty tunes and some of the latest popular melodies.
 Mayor Scully, big favorite with children, was given a tremendous ovation as he was introduced by MT, Casllin. He welcomed the youngsters and lauded them for turning out for tllis benefit remind ing them that God loves 8 cheer full giver. His address was very brief and as he left the stage the youngsters applauded lustily.
 Patrolman William Dwyer of the police department accident squad gave a brief talk and asked each and every child to be extremely careful in crossing the streets when leaving the theater. He urged them all to always obey the orders of policemen directing traffic.
 Then the youngsters settled back in their comfortable seats to enjoy a two hour and a half show feat uring a new western release with Gene Autry and Smiley Burnett, a Pete Smith speciality, a Mickey Mouse comedy, a new Our Gang comedy and several educational shorts including The Flag Speaks, a technicolor feature depicting the history of the American flag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
.SIT-DOWN STRIKE
 PROGRAM PLEASES


 The annual Christmas program at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House last evening was featured by humorous skit entitled. "A Sit- Down Strike in Santaville" with a chorus of 50 voices. The singing of Christmas carols was led by Ar line Durham and Juanita Reyn- olds.
 The remainder of the program was made up of trumpet solo by Carol Sams, a reading of the Christmas story by Mrs. L. H. Ward, and a recitation by Mrs. Louise Johnson. Christmas candies were given out and toys were presented to the children. Among those par ticipating were Mrs. Rose Weller, Mrs. Leila Alexander. Wallace Bush, and Mrs Marjorie Wade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
BOY WOUNDED
 BY OWN RIFLE

Manchester. Conn, Dec. 21-(UP) Michael Cerrigione, 15, Hartford, was in a critical condition in Man. chester Memorial hospital today from abdomen wounds suffered when rifle held by chun1 went of ac- cidentally.
 Henry G. Liester, 16, took the blame for the shooting, according to police. The boys had just returned from hunting trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
ENGLAND WOULD WELCOME INVASION

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 21-(UP)- Sir Walter Citrine, general secretary of the British Trades Union, told an audience last night that England would almost welcome an invasion, as a chance to inflict on Hitler his first defeat in the field a nddestroy the myth of his invincibility."
 Citrine appaels for American aid, saying: We think that we are, per- haps, rampant against wave of barbarism and, in insurnce terms, good risk. On behalf of the Brit ish labor movement, I ask you to help us all you can, and as quickly as possible, if you believe in oul cause"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
TWO WOMEN FILE
 DIVORCE ACTIONS

Two civil action divorce cases were filed today with the clerk of Superior Court. Both actions charge desertion. Irene Bovine Cotter of Waterbury seeks a divorce from Leon Cotter of Hartford. Mrs. Cot ter also asks that she be allowed to resume her maiden name, Irene Be- vino. Attorney Aaron Weissman will appear for the plaintiff. The Cotters were married April 24, 1922. and the plaintiff charges MT. Cotter de- serted her July 10, 1926.
 Nellie William Brown of Water bury seeks a divorce from Charles Brown of Ansonia, charging deser- tion and asking for custody of a minor child. The couple were mar ried in September of 1922, and the plaintiff charges desertion Novem- Der l, 1923. Attorney Irving William PaSternak filed for Mrs. Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
DEFENSE MUST
 BE ON WAR BASIS

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 21 = (UP) -U. S. Senator Francis T. Maloney, D., said in a radio talk last night that "our defense program should be immediately placed on a war; time basis-in order that we may keep America out of war"
 We are conducting our govern ment," he said, without a fixed foreign policy. If we have one, it might be summed up in the State- ment that our policy is to avoid participation in war"
 Obviously there is now need for immediate steps to increase our production and our protection. So long as 8 great danger exists :. we should exert every effort-even to the point of considerable sacri- flee to expand our defense pro- gram,' Senator Maloney said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
GRENFALL GIRL
 BECOMES BRIDE

SheTnurne, Vt., Dec. 21-(UP) = Miss Rosamond Loveday Grenfell, 27, only daughter of the late Sir Wilfred Grenfeli, famed medical missionary, today became the bride of Wyman B. Shaw, young Boston business man.
 Wilfred Grenfell, Jr, son of the missionary, gave the bride away at a ceremony attended only by mem bers of the immediate families. Shaw is a son of MT. and Mrs. Wy man R. Shaw of Stratford, N. H. The Rev. J. Lynnwood Smith, rec tor of Trinity Episcopal church here, officiated at the wedding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Justice Hughes
 On NEG Program

Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the U. s. supreme court, who will receive a cita- ton from the National Confer ence of Christians and Jews for his contribution toward better human relations during Q cere- mOny at his home, Friday, Dec. 27, will be heard from ! to 7:05 D. m., EST over the NBC-Blue Network.
 pr. Arthur Compton, CO., chairman of the Conference, will present the award to the justice, who was one of the three Christian leaders to or ganize the National Conference in 1928.
 The chief justice was selected as the recipient of the citation by a committee of civic leaders, including Dr. James R. Angell, NEG counsellor for Public Ser vice Programs, interested in better human relations among PrOtestants, Catholics and Jews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21

Seventy large baskets of non-per- ishable foodstuffs were donated to needy families of Waterbury this morning by over 3,200 boys and girls who were guests of the local lodge of Elks and Waterbury Demo- crat at the annual benefit Christ mas party at Loew's Poli theater on East Main street. This mornings turnout was most pleasing to the sponsors of this very worthy cause.
 As each youngster entered the theater he or she was obliged to contribute something in the way of food as his or her admission ticket. The donations were piled in the lobby and shortly after the show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
KILLED BY AUTO

Lowell, Mass, Dec. q = (UP)- A. Moses Nichols, 69, of Burlington, Mass, died at hospital here to- day of 6 skull fracture suffered last night when he was struck by an auto driven by Henry c. Bamberg of Burlington while crossing street in BilIerica.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Legal Services

Attorney Alfred Finkelstein was yesterday allowed $1,20O by Su- perior Court Judge Alfred c. Bald win for legal services rendered in the Star Wa.er Manufacturing Company case during the past year. The court was told that the receivers lip was progressing nicely and that the firm may soon work its way out of its difficulties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
HIBERNIANS TO HOLD
 ANNUAL ELECTIONS

Election of officers will feature tomorrow's meeting of Monsignor Slocum Branch, A. o. H. All mem bers are urged to attend and parti- cipate in the important business discussions which will precede the formal nomination and election of officers for the coming year. The meeting will be held in Hibernian hall at Il o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
DR EDWARD CAFFEE TO SPEAK SUNDAY

Dr. Edward David Caffee, pastor of the Third Baptist Church, Spring field. Mass, will be guest speaker at special service at Zion Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Dr. Caffee is noted as an out standing preacher and evangelist. Special music will be sung by the senior choir.
 Members of the committee in charge of arrangements are Mrs. Laura Harvey, Mrs. Lucy Ebert and Mrs. Albert Watts.
 The service is under the auspices of the Current Expense Club. The public is cordially invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Uncle Sam Tenant

The city has completed nego- tiatiOns with the federal govern ment whereby rental of SI8O month will be paid for use of the city hall offices now occupied by the four Selective Service boards.
 The government had earlier agreed to pay S1OO month but the city said that this sum was not enough to pay for mainte- nance. The government was un- willing to make any payment for janitOr service, but the ex- tra $50 a month the city gets will be used to pay the $2O a week salary of an extra janitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
ADVENT CHRISTIAN
 PARTY IS ENJOYED

The Sunday school of the Advent Christian church held an enjoyable Christmas program last night.
 Taking part were: Alan Elliott, Bobby Vosburg, Sarah Ann Corliss, Beverly Lord, Bessie Nolan, Francis Nolan, Audrey 'vosburg, Robert Hol- brook.
 Also Ralph Holbrook, Thomas Doolittle, Marjorie Brandt, Doro- thy Johnson, Gordon Elliott, Betty Johnson. Mildred Holbrook, Marion Fraser, Betty Jean Corey, Margaret Fraser, Lois Doolittle, Richard Hol- brook, Roberta Beach, Florence Davis, and Grace Huttsbrunck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
MATTATCUK TRIBE
 INDUCTS OFFICERS

The Mattatuck Tribe, Improved Order of Redmen, installed newly elected officers last night at their rooms in Red Mems Hall, Congress avenue.
 The officers are as follows: Sach- em, Morgan Cannon; senior saga more, Gilbert Backman; junior sag aman, Jack Kruse; prophet, Edward Schroeck: collector of wampum, Paul Richards; keeper of wampum. Gene Bernabe; trustees, Floyd Ferry and Joseph Birch; director of public relations, George< Mitchell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
STEPHEN BUTLER'S
 TRIAL POSTPONED

. Stephen H. Butler of Buckingham street was granted a continuance until January when arraigned be- fore Judge Edward Pracny in WoI- colt town court last night on mo- tor vehicle law violation.
 Arthur G. Woods of Walnut street paid $5 for nolle on 8 charge of violation of rules of the road while Henry Boose of Bucks Hill paid similar amount for a similar charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
CROWN INN AT
 BLOCK ISLAND BURNS

Block Island, R. T., Dec. 21-(UP) Fire today destroyed the three story Crown Inn, causing damage estimated unofhcially at $25 ,000. More than 100 fishermen, firemen and coast guards battled for three hours to save the wooden structure which had been closed since the end of the tourist season.
 The fire was discovered by Silas Littlefield. who sounded an alarm. Firtmen said the inn had been op- erated by Harold Mattison of New York City for several seasons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
DEMOCRATS HAD
 CAMPAIGN DEFICIT

Hartford, Conn.,, December 21. = (UP) - The Democratic State Gen. tral Committee ended its successful campaign this year with deficit of $9,425 a report filed with the Secre- tary of States office showed today.
 The statement listed receipts of $56.420, and paid expenses of $55, ,401.
 Other statements filed showed expenses by the Union Party State Central Committee of $1,047; Social ist State Central Committee, $50l; State Executive Committee of the Socialist Labor Party, $358; and $94 by Labor's Non-Partisan League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Transferred

The Gabriella Beaudoin against Ernest BeaudoiI1 divorce action was yesterday. transferred from Waterbury to the Hartford Super for Court. The change was or dered by Judge Alfred c. Bald- win. In the action Mrs. Beaudoin claims cruelty. The couple were married Sept. 1, 1880, and have three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
HARMONY LODGE IN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

The Harmony Chorus, Swedish singers will hold a Christmas festi- val December 28 at their hall, 97 South Main street. Children of members will hold program, and gifts will be presented.
 The committee consists of: Chair man John Johnson, assisted by FL mer Stevenson, Albert Johnson, Arne Nelson, and Clarence Vallin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Lanes Closed

All automobile inspection lanes will close at two o'clock on Tues day afternoon, December 24. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
 This inspection period ends on January 31, the Motor Vehicles Department reminds car owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
ANASTASIA KERSKI HURT IN NAUGATUCK

Mrs. AnaStasia Kerski of Fuller street was injured about the face and removed to St. MaryA hospital following an automobile accident in Naugatuck last night. The car in which Mrs. Kerski was riding ram med into Q telephone pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO.
 DEC. 21, 1889
fBy United Pressl

(By United Press)
 France published Yellow Book designed to prove that war was forced upon country.
 Russian planes bombed Finnish railroad town of Roviniemi. Joseph Stalin marked 6Oth birthday.
 Ship losses reported: Swedish freighter Lister, Swedish steamer Vega and Italian steamer Co- mitaS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Joins U. s. Navy

Francis Patrick Buckley, son of MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah A. Buck ley of 61 Harrington avenue, this city, was accepted as apprentice seaman, U. s. Navy, yesterday, and transferred to the naval training station, Newport, R. l., for a six weeks course of instruc- ton in the fundamentals of naval routine.
 Buckley who graduated from Leavenworth high school, class of 1885, enlisted through the Water bury Navy Recruiting Station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
YMCA GROUPS PLAN
 NEW YEARS SOCIAL

A New Years dinner dance will be given by the Y. M. 0. A. social groups at the Y. M c. A. Tuesday evening December 31, starting at 0:S0 p. m. and continuing to 400 a. m. New Years morning Theo- dore Martus is arrangement direc- tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
BALLROOM BOYS
 GUESTS AT SOCIAL
Entertained at Home of Mir. and Mrs. DisOcis;
 Earbenders to Meet
Washington Hill
 Correspondent: Mrs. Frank McGrath = Telephone 4-659O

MT. and Mrs. A. DiSocis of 66 Tracey avenue, entertained the "Hall-Room Boys" card club at their home recently. A very sumpuous supper was served and entertain ment was furnished by some of the members of the club. Joe Happy" Shea and Dave Mccarthy sang a duet, When I Have Passed the Bar" and Thomas Walsh did a buck and wing". Among the guests were Arthur DeSocis, Dave Mo- Carthy, Frank Hogan, Phil Ryan, Raymond Darling, John DeVito, Joe Shea, James Greaney, Andy Hsaley, Thomas Walsh, Pat Dono- van, James Moore, Guy Mack, Ray mond and Adam DeEocis, Joe Deeley, Ray Teller, Judge Staple ton, Caral Petrillo, Thomas Me- Grath and Joe Phelan.
 The Earbenders, at their regular Friday night card party had the following scores: Joyce 9, Dulac 20; Donovan 9. Conway 20; ODonnell 9, Murphy 20.
 The regular monthly meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, Decem- Der 29, at the Community House and all members are urged to be present. in order to facilitate clos ing up the books for the year 194O.
 The Christmas party for the chil- dren of the hill section given by the Washington Park Community Club will take place today at the Community House at 2:3O o'clock. Each child will receive a bag of candy and fruit and a program of entertainment will be furnished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21

renee R. Farrell, was conducting an inventory today to decide the exact amount of stock damage. He was also aiding Fire Marshal Den Lahey and Lieutenant Tdeene Legge in their probe of the fires cause.
 Adjoining stores in the Camp building were not affected by the fire. Witnesses said that the work of the firemen prevented serious blaze that might have caused ex- tensive damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
INJURIES FATAL

Milford. Conn, Dec. 2f (U.P) -wiiNaan Fl. Cialk. Is. former town clerk. was injured fatally late yes- terday when his automobile collided with . car operated by F. F. Wells. Wollaston. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
School Recess
-NEA Telephoto

The Waterbury public and Parochial schools will recess at the end of today's sessions for the Christmas holidays. They will resume on January ?, after a vacation of 12 days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-21

United States products entering Argentina are 30 per cent above a year ago.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-06
Susanna Scores
In Rialto Film

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Foster makes her Hollywood debut
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III. Paul. MINI. that Opera star
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career for the younxstsr. hut
Hollywood got 10 her firsti
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cago broker. Susanna has nsvsr
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Presidents ball In Washington.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-06
Lsne Sisters
Mother One Up

Rosemary and Priscilla and Lola
Lane thought they were doing
rather well with their share u the
motion picture iimsiixht. but that
was before the naKaslne inter-
viewers and tho nswspsrermen got
acquainted with their mother.
when the girls from the maya
Zines and the boys from The news
papers began 10 cali around 10
talk 10 VA girls. they all fell hook.
line and slnker for Mamma" they
said.
''f'hs first thing that We girls
knew. II was Mother thsy wers
quoting. and the articles eams out
saying Mrs. Cora n. Lane says
this: Mrs Cora Lane does that
She was filmed for the rsws-resis
and has been asked to writs maya
zine articies-.
Rosemary Lane h now appear
Ing II the Roxy thsstsr IN 'srhs
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-06
BIRTHDAY BALL
TO Be FEB. n

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