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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-21
Children Will
ike Gift Of
New Furniture
r,ep' Aged Girl Would
Re- Thrilled By A
Dressing Table
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FAMILY Home Editor
parents Magazine

..+,re the JOY and excitement
near teen age daughter
Of youl she learns that beginning
when oas morning she may comb
ChF1 2air while seated before her
hef 'e i,, beruffled dressing table.
very G ;n,aaine how grown up your
Vi a. tour-year-old will feel If,
three ,r;stmas night, he says good
% O'[ '~eyer to his crib and sleeps
bye FIRST time in a juvenile bed.
i9s w qny school-age boy or glri
ana M We thrilled beyond words TO
"s@'1 int thoughtful old Santa had
t I'a n = big, spacious desk where
..' ,rsy Comfortably typewrite sur
NJ Ir"d by all the paraphernalla
%fyv,. n,nartant to the growing child
- V. desk that provides sanctuary
"a neo valuable papers which
ls rn,ng folks find imperative to
accumulate Child
For StudlOuS Cnliu
ror tbe more studious child,
. ll or shelv~s will be the
OO Nan,it Of his desiry', while to
S'--n less studiously inclined, they
a1i,S encourage an interest in books.
"c s,n,e parents assume the atti-
'y'. s.+ Christmas is a time when
n '1r' indulge our children with friv-
.,o,s Gifts. They may be amazed,
. .,',over TO learn that their young
-o;rs nrefer gifts more BETTING to
non and women of affairs.
a. cbild's room is his private do
vain II is the one room in the
ar+;re house where he reigns in full
slorv. And since it is in this room
Fiat most of his habits are formed,
:, Is extremely important to use
oood Judgment in selecting the fur
3ishings for it. II
know some parents who would
mt let a single Christmas pass
without giving their children some
iten If furniture or furnishings for
their rooms. And rs a consequence
their children take great pride in
their rooms and are respectful OF
ls. furnishings throughout the en-
tire house,
Pride in Possession !
Take more serious attitude to-
ward the selection of gifts with
which YOU shower your children at
Christmas.
By the proper choice you can I'M
press upon your young -ers at an
early age that there is pride in
possession and a realization that
ANYTHING worth having is worth
taking care Of. Il
TWenty-four prisoners in Atlanta
teseral penitentiary have enrolled
in a correspondence course offered
by the University Of Oklahoma.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-21

to be lndividualized with the name
of the recipient.
Leather gifts may have initials
stamped on, or be enhanced with
a full signature cit can be copied
from the handwriting on a letter
you've received), handsomely cut
out OF gold colored metal.
Gifts of wood can have initials
or the full name artistically burned
IN, or applied in individually cut
out letters of metal.
Handkerchiefs and scarfs, muf.
Hers and sweaters, blouses, hand
bags-al can be adorned with mi
tlals Of fabric, felt, embroidery,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-21

carved wood or self-fabric in con.
trasting color.
Even such inexpensive gifts as
cigarettes and packets of matches
fountain pens and pencils, chill
dren's school bags and multicol
ored lead pencils, writing paper
and calling cards, will be made
previously intimate, flatteringly
thoughtful gifts to be treasured al
the more-because they come tc
say a strictly personal Merry
Christmas" :
Naples, Italy, is built in tt e
form of an amphitheater.
Evening star., 1940-12-19

posedly were dissolved" while in
full flight by an "ascended master"
of the movement; how an Il
Am" student devitalized a "black
magician" and how Mrs. Edna
Ballard, a leader of the organiza-
ton, advised a woman to leave her
husband and children, Judge Yank-
wich interrupted to say:
1T doesn't make any difference If
these defendants broke up thou
sand homes and separated children
from their parents-no matter how
immoral that would be.
"The question here is whether the
defendants obtained money through
devising a scheme to defraud. They
might advise their followers to break
all the decalogues and not be guilty
of conspiracy to defraud. In every
religion there is certain domina-
ton and control over the people
The Government has been allowed
all the latitude in the world to prove
its case. but these collateral mat
ters must cease"
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Judge Bars Evidence
OF Immoral Acts Laid
To ! Am Sect
Federal Attorneys Told
To Confine Themselves
To Freud Issue

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19.-Gov-
ernment attorneys prosecuting 10
members of the II Am" movement
were under warning today from
Federal Judge Leon R. Yankwich to
exclude collateral evidence from the
trial and confine the case to the
issue of whether the defendants
used the mails in conspiracy to
defraud, as charged.
After listening to testimony
describing how a member of the
Il AM movement purportedly made
an immediate ascension" after
death: how three airplanes sup
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Third Wife Is Divorced
By Cornelius Vanderbilt
By the Associated Press,

By the ASS0cl1ted PreSS.
CARSON CITY, New, Dec. 19.-
Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr., author and
member of the noted New York City
family, obtained divorce yesterday
from his third wife, the former
Helen Warner Of Clarksburg, w. Va.
He charged three years separation.
They were married at Albuquerque,
N. Mex, January 4, 1885, after an
engagement lasting three years.
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Price Gets Alabama Gift

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 10 R.-A
set of book-ends made from Ala
bama white marble has been re-
ceived by Gov. Price as a Christmas
gift from Gov. Dixon of Alabama.
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Boys and Youths Shirts, 95'
Specially priced

500 fine cotton shirts at timely special
purchase price in time for Christmas Civ
ing. Fancy woven madras, white broad
cloth and white oxford cloth. All are
Sanforized- -Shrunk-less than 20 residual
shrinkage Fine tailoring details. The
madras in blue, brown, green. Sizes 8
to 14R.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Mems Underwear, 29e

We haze sold the same styles
in our regular stocks at Csc
5000 pieces, including sturdy cotton
shorts in fine woven madras Full-cut
seat Blue, green, tan stripes or plain
colors. Sizes 80 to a.. Also full-cut,
combed white cotton undershirts in the
popular Swiss rib styles. Sizes "a to 46.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Mems Mercerized Cotton
Hosiery, l8e, 6 pairs 81

1900 pairs in the popular 6x1 ribbed style.
Reinforced heels and toes. Regular or
anklet styles. Black, brown, navy, green,
gray. wine. Sizes 10 to IL.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Misses and Women's
Dresses, '4.7'
We're S7.95 and more

We're N.95 and more
100 rayon crepe frocks in black and colors. nice
selection of smart new styes-mostly one of a
style Broken sizes for misses and women
20 Womens and Misses Dresses reduced Mostly
kind styles in black and assorted coors. Rayon crepes
Were OBS and more.
Down STAIRS STORE, DRESSES.
Evening star., 1940-12-19
Sports Dresses, 'l
Less than u Price

Less fHNH e pf1Ce
so rayon crepe sports frocks, printed or plain
coors Also few cotton velveteen pinafores in
both light and dark shades. Sizes IL to 20.
IS Rayon Bouses satns and sheers Both dressy
tailored styles All washable White blue, wine aqua,
red green Sizes "a to 38 Were $l95. Now 81
20 Sports crepe wool flannel and cotton
corduroy Gored peated styles. Broken colors and
sizes. $295 and more. Now $lSo
Is Sports Suits the suits styles OF
rayon eabardne novelty rayon The dresses in
rayon crepes Broken colors and Sizes Were 1895 and
more. Now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $295
Down STAIRS STORE SPOKESMAN.
Evening star., 1940-12-19

Junior Misses Frocks
s2.75
Were S3.95 and more
143 dresses in striped and plain color
rayon "sueded'' cloth Also light and
dark rayon prints and solid color rayons,
and few wool-and-rayon frocks.
Broken sizes, 9 to Is.
IS Junior Misses Frocks of wool-and-
rayon crepes in both dark and light solid
colors. Broken sizes, to IS. Were
&795. Now $4.75
Down STAIRS STORE, JUNIOR MISSES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
DEBATE SLATED ON
 DEFENSE PROGRAM
U. s. Senator Nye of North Dakota on Town Hall
 Program

U. s. Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota and Jay Franklin, Washington correspondent. news commentator and author, will rep resent opposite points of view as speakers at the New England Town Meeting in the Repertory theater, Boston, next Wednesday, August IA, at 8 D. m. "What Is Delaying the Defense Program?" will be the sub ject for discussion and questions from the floor will be welcomed. Philip Cabot, Boston resident and president-elect of New England Town Hall, Inc, which sponsors the meeting, will act as moderator.
 The public is invited to this and other regular Wednesday evening forum meetings without charge. The doors of the air-conditioned Roper tory theater, which is located op- posite Symphony hall, are open ct 2 p. m. The meeting will be broad cast over WATR, Colonial Network from 8 to g p m.
 Senator Nye is an outstanding op- ponent of conscription who has sponsored neutrality legislation and war profit control legislation. Jay Franklin believes that conscription is necessary to meet the present national emergency.
 Commenting on the timeliness of the subject, David c. Adkins, sec- retary of New England Town Hall. Inc. said ''Tn a democratic society faced with the crucial issue of na- tional defense, the public must know and be properly informed about the reasons for the delay of draft legis- lation and the problems at stake"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Decrees Asked

Two local divorce actions were filed today in superior court, and scheduled to come up at the fall session of the court. They are brought by Dorothy w. Hawksley against John A. Hawksley, and by Edna Lasky Zukauskas against James ZukauSkas.
 MT. and Mrs. Hawksley, both of Waterbury, were married in Mill lerton, N. r., on August IA, 193O, and have one child, Robert Edwin Hawksley, nine years old. Mrs. Hawksley charges that her hus- band desefted her on February 10, 1894, and seeks a divorce, alimony, and the custody of their child.
 MT. and Mrs. ZukauSkaS were married in Waterbury on Oct. 3, 1887. Mrs. ZukauSkaS is seeking a divorce on grounds of mtolerable cruelty, and asks permission to re- suIne use of her maiden name. Edna Lasky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Retreatants Join In
 Protesting Draft Bill
No Provisions Made to Exempt Students in Ministry;
 Various Religious Organizations Active

Opposition to the proposed Selec- tive Compulsory Military Training and Service Bill, which fails to in- clude in its provisions exemption of students studying for the ministry or engaged in religious activities, has been voiced here by members of the Waterbury band of Mt. Man resa Retreatants. Letters of protest are being forwarded to Washington, D. C., by Waterburians who have been aware of the fact that no ex- emptions are planned for the re- ligiouS.
 Two weeks ago Congressman J. Joseph Smith, a member of the House Military committee, called attention to the promoters of the bill now pending in Congress, that it carried no provision for young men studying for the ministry. In the selective service draft of World War today provision was made.
 Due to the fact that various sem ators and congressman share the views professed by Congressman Smith it is likely that a determined effort will be made to have the nec- essary clause incorporated in the measure or an amendment added if necessary.
 Protests from various religious or ganizations, Catholic, Protestant and Jewish are flooding Washington. It
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
|COV. BALDWIN
 IS AT NIANTIC

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 13.-(UP)- Gov. Baldwin and his military staff went to Mantle today to review the Second Company, Governors Foot Guard, and tonight he was scheduled to outline the state defense plans at a West Haven Rotary club meeting.
 Tomorrow he will fly to Charleston, w. Va, to deliver the keynote address of the West Virginia Republican state convention, returning to Con- necticut the same night by plane. On Friday he will leave for Elwood, Ind, to attend the acceptance ceremonies of Republican presidential nominee Wendell L. Willlkie. From E1wood he will go to Sand Point, Idaho, where he will address tri-state Young Re- publican conference. On Aug. 26 he speaks at the Republican state con- vention at Harve, Montana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
MOTORCYCLE RACES.
 NORTH HAVEN, FRIDAY

Giving the public what 1t wants is the root of fine, sports entertain ment. Accordingly, lowing to pub lie demand, Promoter Art Pechar of the North Haven motorcycle racing speedway has re-matched Kenny Brewer, ex-National Champion Benny Kaufman, and Pete Cole man - who finished in that order in the first race-for another three man battle on this Fridays weekly card at the thrill track.
 Kaufman. Bronx speedster famed for his almost-perfect riding, will be out for revenge = and that promises to make the re-match even more sensational than its prede- cessor. A week before, Kaufman won all seven events he entered. but last Friday. he had to be content with four. firsts which included winning the finals in the pro-handi- cap and scratch events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
AGED HARVARD
 PROF. FOUND DEAD

Pasadena, Cal, Aug. 13.-(UP)- Dr. John E. Wolff. 83, Harvard pro- lessor emeritus of geology, was be- lieved today to have so exerted him. self while trying to free his automo- bile from the sands of the Mojave desert that his heart failed. He was found dead yesterday, slumped over the hood of the automobile 50 miles north of here.
 The car was hub deep in sand and the small food and water supply he had taken with him when he left his Pasadena home last Wednesday to make survey trip to Mint Canyon, was exhausted. He had planned to return to his home the following day.
 Dr. Wolff was an eminent author ity on minerals and oil. He was a Harvard graduate and for eight years was an assistant geologist of the United States geological survey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
|FURLOUGHSF FOR
 LOCAL SEAMEN
Young Recruits Are Given Leaves of Absence; Tor.
 ringtOn YOnth Home

Two Waterbury boys enlisted in the U. 6. Navy are spending leaves at home this week. They are Julio James Muoci, a fireman, third class. and the son of Carlo Mucci of 1883 North Main street, and Chester D. Cargill, firemen, first class. son of the late Mrs. Mabel Miller Of z6 walnut street. Both boys were en- listed in the navy through the local recruiting station, Mucci in Novem- Der, 1889, and Cargill in March, 1886.
 Mucci has been stationed on the U. s. 8. Mason, newly constructed destroyer now temporarily based at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He will return to his ship this Friday, and plans soon to take the examinations for promotion to the next higher rank.
 Cargill first enlisted in 1886, and recently extended the period of his enlistment for the two years. He is stationed on the U. s. s. Porter, at the U. s. Destroyer base in San Diego, Cal.
 George Paul Bakunas, apprentice seaman, U. s. Navy, son of Mir. and Mrs. George Bakunas of 21 Miller street, Torrington, recently arrived home for brief visit with his par ents after completing his recruit training period at the U. s. Naval Training Station, Newport, R. I.
 Bakunas, who enlisted through the Waterbury Recruiting Station, dur ing June, 1949, will, upon his re- turn, be assigned to one of the Naval Trade Schools, or to one of the newly constructed ships of the U. s. Fleet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Supervisor Tom Ritucci of the South End Fairgrounds announces. the completion of preparations for the first annual musical revue of the South End Community, which is to be staged tomorrow evening at eight o'clock at St. Ann's parish hall. The final rehearsals will take place to- morrow morning, but the smooth ness of the previous rehearsals indi- cate that there is little left to be done in the way of improvement. Talent from all parts of the South End of the city has been secured in an attempt to achieve a stellar pro- gram.
 Heading the list of attractions for the evening will be Waterbury's own Deanna Durbin. Angeline Codianni. Other outstanding entertainers will be Charles Caputo and his talking accordion; Norman Shaker and his Yodeling Wives; William LeClair, comedian par excellence; Betty Co., retto, who will do singing and danc- ing; and Dolly Perezella and Lucy Leopizzo, singers. Lucy will also do some harmonizing with Gloria Pro- tanzo, while Maurice and Roger Le- Due will do a dance routine.
 Tom Ritucci announces also that there will be several novelty acts on the program, the nature of which is not to be disclosed until they act ually take place. There will be a slight admission charge, and the proceeds will go to defray the ex- penses of participation in the inter- playground circus next week, and towards the annual outing. Every one is more than welcome to at tend, and to enjoy night of fun.
 The complete cast for the musical show is as follows: Angeline Codi- ami, Ellen Valaitis, Carmella Per- ezella, Vivian Rulli, Betty Coretto. Lucy Leopizzo, Jeanne Parent, Nor man Gelinas, Betty Menard, Marie Guerrero, Joan Stack, Maurice Le- duo, Roger Leduc, Claire Baribault, Rachel Besroschers, Helen Lebroux.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Connecticut Open
 Leaders Bunched

West Hartford, Conn, August 13. = (UP) - Henry Garardi, Putnam pro, and Holly Mandy, Jr., Avon amateur, were tie dtoday at. the half- way mark of the Connecticut open golf championship tournament as the finish 36-hole matches began at Wampanoag Country Club.
 Gerardi and Mandy both turned in 73-70-143 to pace the field of nearly 90 players. Former cham pion Eddie Burke, Meadowbrook was two strokes behind, and Leo Mallory, Wee Burn, another former title holder, turned in TAT to tie with Bob Hunsick, Fairfield for fourth place. There also was a tie, at 146. for third place between Ken Reid, Stanley, and Stan Staczowski, GreenwoodS.
 Mandy was the only amateur to place within the first ten. He is the current state amateur champion and former Ne wEngland amateur champ. Gerardi is playing his first season as a full-fledged pro.
 The Connecticut open never has been won by an amateur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
SCOUTS AIDING IN
 SAFETY ACTIVITIES

The Boy Scouts of America will do their share to emphasize Safety Week in Waterbury. The chairman of the health and safety committee of the Mattatuck Council, Gilbert Teal, will be featured in a broad cast at 7:55 tomorrow evening over WATR. His topic will be The Safe ty Program of the Boy Scouts of America" The scouts, of course, are constant example to the com munity, in their exercise of precau- tions, and in their fidelity to their motto, "Be Prepared" Every. scout who has reached even second -clasS standing must first pass a test on the rules of safety, and the great majority of the scouts find 1t worth while to put these rules into prac- tice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
$500 AWARD FOR
 INJURED WORKER
Chase Brass & Copper Co. Reaches Agreement
 With Frank Kransky

Commissioner James M. Lynch to- day approved compensation agree ment arrived at between the Chase Brass G Copper Co, Inc, and Frank Kransky, 15l Southmayd road, by which the employe is to receive $500 in full settlement of all his claims against the company.
 At the hearing which was held Dr. George Leonard reported that he was. called to Kranskys home on Dec, 24th, 1889, when the patient com- plained of stomach pains and vom- iting. and that he received a second call two days later, at which time examination showed that Kransky had a strangulated hernia on the right side. Dr. Leonard then sent for Dr. John Dye, who performed an operation for the hernia, as there was evidence of gangrenous matter, and submitted 8 bill for $250.
 Kransky thought the trouble was caused by a blow on the, right side of the abdomen which he had re- ceived from panwagon handle, an accident which had happened occa- sionlly during his twenty years of service with the Chase company. He had never been incapacitated before by these accidental blows, but re- called having been hit by the handle the week previous to. his having stomach pains. Fellow-workers of his at the plant recalled his having such an accident, but could not re- member just when it occurred. He admitted that he had been able to continue his work after the accident. up until the Christmas holidays, be- ginning the 24th. He did not give Dr.. Leonard the history of the various blows he had received when the doc tor examined him.
 The company denied that Kran- slxy's- long record of satisfactory em- ployment with the company, they were willing to give him compensa- ton. An agreement for the payment by the company of $500 in full and complete settlement of all claims was agreed upon. and approved by the commissioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Spotiglnti1lg Brass City News
Ammunition

The War Department has an nounced at Washington the award o 1.-two more contracts to Water bury firms.
 The Scovill Manufacturing Com- pany is to supply $l02,410 worth of ammunition materials, and the American Brass Company is to supply $27,149 worth of ammuni- ton parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
C. E. Williamson Completes Term, Awaits Release

Charles E. Williamson, of Darien,- one-time Republican state leader, will be released Thursday from New Haven county jail where he has been serving one- year term imposed by Judge Er- nest A. Inglis in the Waterbury conspiracy trial. It Is reported that Williamson win make his home in Watertown.
 High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin said today that williamson has been i'm good health and has been .. model prisoner during his stay at the jail.
 Williamson and Harry Mac kenzie, of Bethel allegedly used their influence to have legisla- ton adopted. by the General As- sembly at Hartford. They were charged with receiving large sums of money and sharing 1t with for- mer city officials here.
 Williamson pleaded not guilty and was on trial to the court, while Mackenzie pleaded guilty and testified for the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Irving c. Koenigsberg, 136 Plaza avenue, and Fay Honig, New York city.
 Joseph Bizeski, Pequabuck, and Viola Lag0, 638 Wilson street.
 John Columbus, 38 Cossett street, and Palma Balena, 1l5 Shelley street.
 Albert Aurigemma, 503 Congress avenue, and Anna M. Pace, 45 Pilgrim avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
South End Youths In
 First Musical Revue
Playground Youngsters to Take Part in Community
 Program Tomorrow Evening in St. Ann's Hall

Dorothy Perro, Charles Caputo, Billy LeClair, Norman Shaker, Jer- ome Danis, Napoleon Benaitis, Jo- seph Guerriero, Roland Desormeau, Ann Marie Nardozzi, Gloria Protano Raymond Lacombe, Sonny Vernale, Norman Michaud, Joseph Ubaldi, Charles Michaud, Florence Ritucci, Beatrice Gauyin, Albert Chabot. Roger Bellemore, Robert Montam- bault, Lorraine Lebroux, Phyllis Leopizzo, Roland Baribault, Dorothy Menard, Robert Mann, Marie Cip- riano, and Albert Dupont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

is claimed that the sponsors are very solicitous about skilled and professional" workers, but are not interested in young men who have dedicated their lives to God and who do not wish to find refuge be- hind the so-called conscientious pro- viso that certain legislators are anx-
 The local retreatants will add ious to write into the bill.
 their voice of protest to the rising cry of opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Attempt Fails

An attempt to break into the jewelry store of H. L. Bloch. 224 North Main street, was made last night Police reported that the thief fled after cutting a hole in the door glass.
 It was believed that the thief was frightened away after cut ting the glass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
TreSpaSSerS!

Four men arrested on tres passing charges today win be arraigned before Judge T. E. Conway in city court tomorrow. The accused are Patrick Me- Kenna, 36, of 1875 ThomastoG avenue; John McKenna, 39. of 632 Baldwin street; William walker, 3s, of 70 Yale street; and Edward Quirks za. of ca Laurel street.
 Police said that the four were trespassing on property of M. J. Daly 6 Sons, Inc, 54l Bank street. The arrests were made by Luiet. Patrick Moylan, Patrolman James Magner and Patrolman Edward Sullivan.