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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
ELMERE THIBAULT
WITHDRAWS SUIT
$4,000 Common Pleas
Action Against Matthew
AntanOCsi Settled

The $4,000 civil action of Elmere
Thibault of this cit yagainst Mat
thew Antanocsi of this city, was
withdrawn from the docket of COM
mon pleas court this morning.
The litigation was the result of an
automobile accident November 7,
1888, near East Main street and
Frost road.
The plaintiff complains that on
that date the defendants car, which
was being operated in reckless
manner, struck her while she was
crossing Frost road near East Main
street, knocking her to the ground.
She further alleges that as result
of the accident she suffered neck
and back injuries which are of
permanent nature and that she was
confined to st. Mary's hospital for
a long ueriod of time.
A foreclosure and possession of
the mortgaged premises are asked
by the Thomaston Savings bank in
civil action filed this morning in
common pleas court against Anna
r. Bergin of this city.
The bank charges that the
woman owed the institution $4,000
on February Is, 1887, and mortgaged
some land on Calumet street as EVIL
denced by a promissory note, which
land is still in the possession of the
defendant although the principal
has not been paid.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
CHURCH FUND
NOW $4,000
Mount Carmel Canvassers
Collect $1,000 in Past
Week for Drive

The building fund committee for
the new Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church met last evening at the
parish hall with Attorney Michael
J. Galullo presiding. Reports of
progress were given by the sub
committees which include pledge,
contributors, and publicity.
1t was announced by Rev. Patrick
W. Flynn, pastor, that the fund has
reached approximately $4,000, an
increase of $1,000 over last weeks
amount. He also expressed briefly
his viewpoints on the current $780,
900 campaign which he expects to
be a great success.
Members of all church societies
and clubs, will hold a general meet
ing at the Community Hall May 6
in order to further plans for the
building fund committee will be
held next Monday night at 1880
o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
MASTERSINCERS IN
ANNUAL OFFERING
Popular Concert Revue in
Temple Hall Next FRI
day Evening

The Mastersingers, Waterbury's
outstanding group of popular con-
cert entertainers, will be featured
Friday evening in their fifth an
nual revue at Temple hall. Director
Joseph Lezotte will be in charge.
Miss Elizaeth Maher and Clifford
Hirsch, who needs no introduction
to the Mastersingers' wide circle of
friends and admirers, will be among
the principal soloists of the eve
ming. In addition Director Lezotte
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
B0UDREAU KILLS
SELF WITH RIFLE
Dependency Blame for
Steep Hill Road Mans
Death at Home

Funeral arrangements today were
incomplete for Louis Boudreau, So,
whose wife and son found him dead
in an easy chair at his home on
Steep Hill road last night, rifle
between his legs, his head Cooked"
to one side.
Medical Examiner Edward H.
Kirschbaum said Boudreau shot
himself with the rifle sometime
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
K. Of p. edges Meet

A meeting of the lodges of the
fourth district of Connecticut,
knights of Pythias, has been called
for tonight, 8 o'clock, at Comstock
Lodge Hall, IL East Main street.
Waterbury. Grand Chancellor Rev.
George r. Brooks, of Rockville and
several members of his staff are ex-
pected to attend. The third rank
will be exemplified by the team Of
the fourth district, Past Chancellors'
Association. The meeting will be
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23

The Holy Name Society of the
Blessed Sacrament Parish will
meet tonight at 800 o'clock in the
church basement to discuss plans
for spring and summer activities.
At the conclusion of the business
meeting Doctor John M. Freiheit
will show to the group a various
program of talking notion
pictures. 1t is expected that a
large number of the members will
be present.
President Edward Phelan will
give a detailed report on the final
preparation for the Communion
breakfast to be held on Mothers
Day, and he will also announce the
speaker to those present.
John Prisavage, chairman of the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23

ASAAA OeSESsSAAA
Softball committee, will give his
report on the proposed softball
league. Already many have
signed with the various teams,
and tonight's meeting will add
more to the roster.
Secretary John Carolan will give
the final report on the member
ship drive conducted by the fol-
lowing committee:
John Phelan, chairman; Thomas
Miller, Norbert Holt, Leo Barrett,
John Murphy, and William Dillon.
Immediately after the meeting
sandwiches and coffee will be
served; and setback teams cap
tanned by Mark Tierney, Cy Cor
den, Joe Cavanaugh, and DR..
Joseph Burke will compete for
first honorS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
REPUBLICAN CLUB
CONVENES FRIDAY

The Young Mems Republican club
will meet Friday evening in its
rooms, 284 Bank street. A social
program will follow the brief bust
ness meeting. Former Mayor Pat
rick Perriello, president Of the Or
ganization, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23

Saturday and death was almost i'm
mediate. Frank, %, the son, said his
father was respondent. He was out
OF work since last fall.
Boudreau drank heavily Friday,
the son told police, and he took
Mrs. Boudreau to stay with q
daughter for a few days. Return
ing home at 11:15 o'clock last night,
the Boudreaus found him dead in
the dining room. Four bullets were
found in an ash tray nearby.
The family called police to the
scene, Lieut.. John Calvin and
Sergt. Charles McWeeney respond
ing in cruiser.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23

Corporation Counsel j. Gregory
Lynch indicated today his next
move in the police accident record
case will be to file 8 return to Su-
perior Judge Carl F. Fosters
memorandum issued yesterday. The
memorandum overrules the corpo-
ration counsel's motion to quash a
writ Of mandamus requiring Supt. Of
Police william ]. Roach to show
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
Full Weather Report

BOSTON. April 2S (UP)-Weath-
0r forecast;
CONNECTICUT-Fa ir tonight.
Wednesday Increasing CIOudtness
Nth slightly warmer. HAHN On
tAe coast mt night.
MASSACHUSETTS and r H Cd +
tonight and Wednes-
day Slightup warmer Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
Girl Scouts to Meet


Girl Scout Troop No. 16 will meet
tonight at the home of Ruth Bat
chelder, patrol leader, on Welsh
street. The meeting will be brief so
that all may attend the rehearsal
for the Musical Revue of the Parent
Teacher Association, which is being
held at the Grace Methodist
Church, 1880 p. m. The entire troup
is taking part in the revue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
Silk Sock Social

Mrs. Dorothy Cook, unit activities
chairlady Of the Casper S. Davis,
American Legion Auxiliary has
named the following committee to
assist her with the annual Silk Sock
Social, which the Auxiliary will
present during the latter part of
May: Mrs. Ruth Rooney, Mrs. Lena
Platt, Mrs. Mabel Seidel, Mrs. May
Smith and Mrs. Ethel Byrnes.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
%"A~ mY~>~ r
ESTABLISHED IssS
ESTABLISHED Isss

The First Cost Is the Only Cost to
a Scotch Mist" Topcoot at SOS
No Upkeep.
A Scotch Mist" takes care of it.
seIf-os a coat it needs no cud-
ding - treot it rough = these
famous Scotch eheviots ore gIut-
tons for punishment rain
or shine-sood everywhere-fine
oil the time.
There's almost no limit to the life
Of a Scotch Mist" - but - say
you wear it only five yeors-it
averages $l3 a year to enjoy the
style and good looks Of q Scotch
Mist" topcoot.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23

under the direction of District
Deputy Grand Chancellor A. K.
Warren, of Waterville.
Meeting Tomorrow
Myrtle Temple, Pythian Sisters
of Waterbury, will meet in regular
session, Wednesday evening, at 800
o'clock, at Speedweu Hall, II East
Main street. Mrs. A. K. Warren,
of Waterville, Most Excellent Chief,
will preside. Following the meeting,
a card party will take place, which
will be attend by members of Good
will Lodge, No. 81.
Legion to Meet
A meeting of Casper s. Davis,
American Legion Post, will take
place tonight at 8 o'clock, at Frater-
nifty hall. Andrew Bell will preside
and it is requested all members at
tend. Post inspection will be held
with Walter Angle, from Corporal
Coyle Post, inspecting officer. All
men are asked to wear their caps
and buttons. A social will follow
with Patrick Moriarty in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
Card Party Tonight

The Pride of WEIGH Circle, Com
panions of the Forest, will hold a
social and card party tonight, 800
o'clock, at Foresters' Hall, on Han
over ST., which will be open to all
members and their friends.
The committee in charge includes,
Mrs. Della Barlow, Mrs. Mae Dun
lavey, Mrs. Georgiana Grenier and
Mrs. Ruth Rooney.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
CHARLES ]. VELTE
WITH METRO co.
Furniture Store Adds Re-
tired Y Official to Sales
Staff

Charles ]. Velte, who recently re-
tired from the Central Y personnel
after Is years Of service there as
membership secretary and physical
director, has joined the sales staff of
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
In Hospital

Mrs. Homer Snyder of Sheffield
street, is a patient at st. Mary's
Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
Weekend CHESTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Cook of
Stafford street had as guests over
the weekend, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick Nelson of Utica, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
Mrs. Louis Dadono Is
Guest At Party Here
Given Surprise on Birthday-Gir Scouts to Meet;
Committee Named for Silk Sock Social
WATERVlLLE
e w. Henon, Correspondent briggs St-TeL

Waterville, April % Mrs. Louis
Dadario of Thomaston avenue was
honored at surprise birthday party
Saturday night, in the private din
ing room of Burns Grill. The table
was decorated with cu-doWers and
a birthday cake, and Mrs. Dadario
received gifts from each guest
present. Following the dinner, the
evening was devoted to car play
ing and music.
Those present included: Mrs
Louis Dadario, Mrs. Frank Robin
son, Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs
John ,Sonier, Mrs. Mary Blinn, Mrs.
Joseph Seery, Mrs. Georgiana Gren-
Ter, Mrs. Matthew Guarini, Mrs.
william Platt, Mrs. Peter Wells,
Mrs. Harry Barrett, Miss Helen
Burns, Mrs. Alfred Grenier, Mrs.
Anthony Pinto, Mrs. Harry Sizer,
Mrs. William Hart, Miss Maureen
Sullivan, Mrs. Russell Hughes, Mrs.
George Blinn, Mrs. George Grenier,
Mrs. Edward Martin, Mrs. John
Reilly and Mrs. Thomas Denihan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
At Hospital

Mrs. Raymond Greiner of Boy
den street, is a patent at st. Mary's
Hospital, where she underwent an
appendectomy.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23

Cuba is fighting a malaria epi-
demic at Santa Cruz del Sur.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23
Has Broken Leg

John Sonier of Thomaston avenue,
who has been confined to his home
for several weeks with broken leg
is improving.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-23

Grapes gatherer in Bulgaria last
year weighed 715,000 tons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30

ity for the statement that American business proba- bly, would be increased appreciably by long see- saw conflict, with breaking out on new fronts It is the first government agency publicly to take cognzance of the fact that the turn of events in Europe has added an element of uncertainty which is likely to affect the of business for some months to come
 April export figures record the effects of the shifting of the war to the north and the loss by this nation of important neutral markets in Scandinavia. The May figures will tell similar story with respect to trade with Belgium and the Netherlands If the war the western front stabizes Allied purchases here probably will be speeded up and probably will compensate fully for losses of neutral trade. But long as the military situation remains highly uncer tain the outlook for important branch of Ameri- can business must be uncertain also.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
THE FIRST BILLION

For the first time since the war began last Sep tember reliable data becomes available as to the ex- tent of Allied purchases in this country. Records of the Anglo French Purchasing Commission reveal orders placed in American markets for billion dol lars worth Of our products
 No figures at hand to indicate what portion of the goods in question has been delivered and is paid for Nor do have reliable data as to major sources of payment
 Ii is fairly obvious however that the stimulat- ing effects of business upon the American econ- omy have failed to up to earlier expectations If the full billion dollars worth of American products had been produced and taken since September the business from this would be but little in excess of sl00000000 month, from which would have to be subtracted losses of trade in military materials with the Allies ad losses also in trade with neutrals and with Germany
 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics is author
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
THE INNOCENT VICTIMS

Thousands of Dutch and Belgian women and children without possessions without homes or hope, have found momentary refuge in Great Britain in the last few days. They the first tragic back wash of an invasion which, as President Roosevelt said has shocked and angered the people of the United States. The British and French people, with grief and anxiety in their own lives, have opened their arms to these refugees as they did when an- other invasion struck Belgium quarter of century ago.
 But the British and French in position now give adequate help to these innocent victims In London they being housed temporarily beneath the grandstands of the huge Wembey Stadium, where they will face discomforts and hardships, and perhaps some of the same dangers which made them flee their homes. Within a few days the bomb ing planes may appear British soil The British and French are making desperate efforts to conserve their own supplies of food and clothing; they will need them in the desperate months ahead.
 We in America will doubtless respond generously to the Red Cross call for $1OOO00O0 fund for war relief. ap42'ta ts' fsia* sts t s-4 c.s3
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
Defense Dividend at Anchorage
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
 No region of the United States has more reason to urge adequate national defense than the Pacific Northwest And region has received earlier divi- dends from the intense with which the nation is now surveying it's safeguards.
 The prompt action taken by the United States Senate in replacing. in the War Department appro- priaton bill item for an Army air base at An chorage is at once an indication of the new temper of the country and step of the highest importance to the Puget Sound
 The Anchorage base was the major step for Alaska defenses proposed by the War Department
 The House Appropriations Committee however took it upon itself to eliminate this item entirely It did upon the false assumption that an experi- mental air base in the Interior, would serve the same purposes.
 In vain the War Department witnesses, aided by Delegate Dimond of Alaska, explained that the two bases designed to fulfill entirely different pur- poses The Interior base, near Fairbanks, Is 70 serve in effect a laboratory in which the army air service will endeavor to learn how well it is fitted to operate under the conditions imposed by frigid temperatures
 Anchorage on the contrary would a main base for combat craft, opposing any movement of enemy invaders the great circle" route along the Alaska coast.
 Naturally we are immensely gratfied over the Senate action in replacing provision for the Anchor age base, and in the assurance received from Con- gressman Magnuson that the House will retreat from the position formerly taken in upholdng its Appro- priations Committee.
 Congress and it's committees have responsibility to that sums budgeted for defense, and for all other national purposes, to be expended wisely But when a Committee undertakes to substitute its judgment for that of technical military experts it should have better basis for it's action than it had in this instance.
 The country is to be congratulated upon the fact that the friends of national defense kept up their battle for this specific improvement and that they aided by the concern which the citizenry is showing in all problems relating to national safety.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
20 YEAPS AGO fME TIT EMPIRE
MAY 30. 1920


  baseball field fit good but the oueld be worked again.
 expected visit Alaska during the Meredith also planning | trip according o received by c. H Fory expected coal the Alaska paener the Boring River Coal fields nd he pr H J Davidson accompanied his wife - the city from Hoonah where they had Mrs. c. J. Alexander
 Jukch on Admiralty Mining Company claims Funter reported that 300 of contemplated Maurice Leehey Territorial registered the Gastineau Henry Roden returned business Hanes Weather: Highest
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not C mapeW
FRIDAY, MAY 31

Good and evil planetary aspects appear in the horoscope for today. The early morning is suspicious for freedom of action. There is promise of good luck for anything started on this date Important matters should be looked after in the morning.
 Heart and Home: There is good luck indicated for those who go shopping under this configuration There may be a tendency toward secrecy or deceit among girls. Envy and jealousy are prevalent under this sway which inclines the young toward too much independence. Many accidents occur under this configuration. Danger in travel by automobile or airplane is discerned.
 Business Affairs: AS the month closes speculation should be avoid- ed. All lines of stable trade are most promising. Manufacturing will bring large profits. Freezing of surplus farm products will bring benefits to agriculture in coming months. Prosperity will be wide spread, although the relief load will be reduced by only slight num- bers in comparison to the millions supported by Government agencies.
 National Issues: Politically -mind- ed women will have cause to re- sent the domination of men in both major parties. Equal suf- frage will not include equal chances to hold office or even to dictate who shall be nominated. The two major political conventions will be noteworthy for the subordinate parts played by women and later dissatisfaction will cause lack of interest in campaign work.
 International Affairs: Stalin's power will cause anxiety as the summer advances and the contest between democracies and the total itarian governments becomes more marked. The stars seem to presage extension of territory for the Soviet Government. The United States is to meet a grave problem in neu- trality.
 Persons whose birthdate it is l have the al1p1Irv of Q vaor af cor, tinued good fortune. Employees will gain promotion. Women will be ex- ceedingly lucky, 4taus,
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be Well-balanced and dig nified They will take serious view of life and find pleasure in intellectual pursuits. #
 Copyright, 1940G
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
When Wishes Count
(NeW York TimeS)

Not all wishful thinking is dangerous or even undesirable. It is bad wishfu thinking to hold, with the late George LanSbury that Hitler can be made to reason. It is bad wishful thinking to argue that Hitler has fewer soldiers and planes than he really has, or that they of poorer quality than they really are. In other words, wishful thinking is mschievous when it is concerned with objects out of control. 41
 But it is not wishful thinking for nation hard pressed in and believing in it's cause to tell itself that 1t will not accept defeat. The will to victory is very important element in victory though not always guarantee. Wishful thinking has saved many with his back to the wall The oppo- site sort of thinking is called defeatism.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
NS4$a BA5KETBALLER I5 BIG SCORER FOR ONE YEAR

ff
 KINGSPORT, Tenn, May 30. - Wilma Jackson won't be doing any more basketball playing for Sullivan High School-and the schools op- ponents aren't grieving a bit.
 For three years Wilma has been the scourge of East Tennessee girls basketball quintets. Her team ran through 77 consecutive victories be- fore dropping single contest.
 Wilma finishes her athletic ca- reer with an astounding total of 2,238 points in three seasons, an average of TAG a year. She was off to slow" start her first year with only 680 points. The next year she racked up 813 points and during the past season scored 745.
 She probably would have, made more except that she sometimes passed up sure shot to give Helen Duncan, her running mate, the SCOT ing chance.
 I've never had to tell Wilma she was scoring too much" said Coach Tom Lacey. Tn fact I have had frequently to tell her to score often- CT I have seen her many times pass up sure baskets to toss Helen the ball and let her shoot. Not that I wanted her to get all the points, but any player who has sure shot at the basket should take it. After all, two points are two points,
 The Sullivan high girls won their third consecutive East Tennessee district championship this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
MODERN ETIQUETTE 0y RoRrprA 1.rr

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do We going tonight" Say tonight" OFTEN MIsPRONOUNCED: Cape open al OFTEN MISSPEILED: Soulless; observe the two Ls SYNONYMS Easily readily smoothly a S yours"
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
LOOK and LEARN Asy c. GORDON

| 2. Mississippi 8 How a buhel?
  utonary 5. is seaport o Egypt? ANSWERS:
  3. 3. A. CornwaIis. 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30

Greeley expected to visit Alaska al summer Secretary of Agriculture T. Meredith also trip according word received by C. H Flory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30

BANK CLERK -BOOKKEEPER- Young man, single, age 29. Univer- sity graduate, six years of teaching experience in high schools; two years experience in bank, doing bookkeeping and running posting machine Other office experience in general clerical duties and letter writing. Call for ES 115.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30
Honesty
 Triiumphs

RICHMOND, Ky, May 30.-A. J. Suit, store ownci, was surprised to receive a letter containing a $5 bill and the following note:
 "The enclosed bill is in payment of an article which I took unin- tentionally from your store as a child and which I did not know how to return when I discovered I had it. The most honorable thing to do would be to come to you in person, but I prefer. having my name and the instance unknown. Please accept it this way
 .ii
 TOday'S news today in The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30

New York Republican Congressman suggests that the Secretaries of the War and Navy be fired and competent men put in their places. Woodring and Edison might take this almost personal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-30

By the time this appears in print Berlin will nc doubt have found the necessary documents" ir
 Holland Belgium and Luxembourg.