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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Booster Night

One of the old fashioned Booster Night" parties which in by-gOne years was always a sure seller for members of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks will be held next month. It will serve as a prelude to the big bazaar arranged by the clubs enter tainment committee for the week of August 18th. As in for mer years the entire member ship is expected to take part in the special ceremonies and manifest the Spirit of 265". Thursday evening, August 18th, is the date tentatively selected and official plans will be made at a meeting of the executive committee next Monday eve- ming. Frank Monaghan is chair man of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Director

the United States, Inc, next Satur- day afternoon from 2 to o'clock at the Administration Building at the Worlds Fair at Flushing, L. I.
 Other guests of honor at the re- ception will be Marian Anderson of Philadelphia, Sadie T. Alexander of Philadelphia, Gertrude Elise Aver of New York City, Edith Sampson Clayton of Chicago, Christine Cauld- well of Brooklyn, N. Y, Dorothy Ferebee of Washington, D. C., Sara Spencer Washington of Atlantic City, N. J., Ethel Waters of New York City, Reba Speaks of Washing ton, D. C., Augusta Savage of New York City, Evelyn Reynolds of Phil adelphia, Abbie Mitchell Of New York City, Dorothy Maynor of New York City, Beuna Kelly of Norfolk, Va, and Lois Jones of Washington, D. c.
 Mary Mcleod Bethune of Wash ington, D. c. is president and found- CT of the National Council Other national officers are: Charlotte Hawkins Brown of Sedalia, N. C., first vice-president; Estelle Massey Riddle of St. Louis, Mo, fourth vice-president; Florence K. Norman, Flushing, L. l., recording secretary; Carita V. Roane, New York City, exc cutive secretary; Bessye J. Bearden. New York, treasurer; and Eunice Hunton Garter, New York City, par liamentarian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
LIBRARY MUSIC
 CLASS TO MEET
BeethOven's Early Romans tic Period Classics Off,
 fered Free Tonight

Music by Ludwig Van Beethoven of the Early Romantic Period of the 18th Century will be featured this evening at 7:15 o'clock at the weekly meeting of the Learning To Listen" class in the Bronson Library. The class sponsored by the WPA Adult Educational Program and the Library will be directed by Walden TriInble.
 The Famous Fifth Symphony No. 5 in c Minor Opus 67, will be heard this evening and will be recorded by Arturo Toscanini and the NEG Symphony Orchestra.
 1st Movement-Allegro con brio End Movement-Antante con moto 3rd Movement-Allegro
 4th Movement-Allegro
 For the conclusion of the pro- gram the Fantastic Symphony in c Major Opus 14a by Hector Berlioz, will be recorded by Pierre Monteux and the Symphony Orchestra of Paris.
 1st Movement-Largo
 End Movement-Allegro non troppo 3rd Movement-Adagio
 4th Movement-Allegretto non
 troppo
 6th Movement-Larghetto and
 Allegro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
SHAKEN REX
 WINS FREEDOM
Evidence Raised as to Husbands Guilt Doubted
 By Judge John Gaffney

Shakeen Rizk, 50, of this city, charged with breach of the peace, was discharged by Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today.
 The complaint was brought by Rizk's estranged wife, who testified in court today that she was told that Rizk was around the outside of her house July IT carrying 8 pipe" |"
 Police, in fact, testified they ar- rested Rizk on the street and took a pipe away from him, but said that he was in no way disturbing the peace.
 Judge Gaffney ruled that the evil dence raised a doubt as to the mans guilt.
 William M. Harris, Jr., 28, of 169 Plaza avenue, charged with violat- ing the rules of the road July 10 after an accident at Leavenworth street, was granted nolle on pay ment of $5.
 Other cases were disposed as fol- lows:
 Antonio Couvela, 42, of 258 Bald win street, rules, nolle without pay ment; Samuel Kosoewsky, 55, of 52 Bidwell street, rules, no payment; Joseph Vanasse, 49, of 172 South Elm street, rules, $5; Angelo Bru- nelli, IS, of TOO Highland avenue, speeding, continued to July 27; and Patsy l.. Spina, IS, of IA Francis street, defective brakes, $10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

The heat wave coupled with a shortage of water or as a matter of fact no water at all for hours, has revived the old fighting spirit of the residents of the FairmOunt section of Waterbury. The Board of Works will hear plenty about conditions in that district, pOssi bly at its next meeting if the spOn- sOrs of the movement for better water facilities succeed in mo- bilizing full strength for an ad- vance upon the City Hall.
 Yesterday one very indignant taxpayer of the Fairmount sec ton complained that from 8 o'clock in the morning to almost noon hour her supply fwater was completely "shut off. It has become almost 8 daily annoyance to have the supply so meagre or so uncertain. There is scarcely sufficient water on hand for bath ing purposes in the morning, for washing or for the preparation of the meals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
BRIDGEPORT BRASS
 EARNINGS COOT

For the three months ended Jun 30, 194O, interim figures subject t. audit, of Bridgeport Brass Compar1s (excluding unconsolidated subsidS aries) reflect net earnings aft( taxes, depreciation and all oth6 charges of 144,793.65 equal to ap proximately IS cent per share oA 942,99O shares outstanding at thf end of the period. This compares with net earnings of $361 ,373.99 for the quarter ended March 31, 1940 and with $60,680.85 for the quarter ended June 30, 1889.
 For the six months ended June 30, 194O, the net earnings were $506, ,167.64 equal to 54 cent per share compared with net earnings of $67, ,840.37; equal to cent per share for the corresponding period of 1889
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
FIREMEN NOTIFIED
 OF COMMENDATION

Thirteen members of the fire de- partment will be cited at meeting of the fire board tonight at o'clock in the mayors chambers. The men are being honored for their efforts in attempting to bring life back to the boys killed by light ming at Washington park two weeks ago. The men are Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion, Captain Phillip D. Kelley, Privates Jeremiah J. Griffin, John J. Woods, Thomas O'Dea, Patrick Grove, Martin M. Crean, Leo J. Kiernan, Timothy Horgan, William Clasby, John F. Maloney, George Phelan and Frank Moore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Bill of Health

For the second successive week Waterbury is given a clean bill of health" by the State Department of Health not a single case of communicable disease being reported from this city. Out of the 12 cases of scar let fever reported last week from various sections of the state four were in the City of New Haven. In the previous week 26 cases of scarlet fever were recorded.
 Last week 36 cases of measles were recorded, 19 coming from the town of Montville, which apparently is experiencing a minor epidemic. New Haven with Il cases of whooping cough and 5 cases of lObar pneumonia also headed these classifications during the past week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
WATERFOWL ROAD
 JOB BEGINS SOON
Report on Paving Approve ed By Planning Commits
 sion at Meeting

City Engineer Charles A. Root made his formal report to the city planning commission for the paving of Watertown avenue between Rob- bins street and Aurora street yester- day. Work is expected to be started by the New Haven Road Construc- tion company within week. The contract was let to the construction firm by the board of works for $73,- 906.
 The planning commission gave their unanimous approval to the report. The contract calls for re- inforced concrete pavement, eight inches deep, covering about 23,000 square yards, together with the necessary excavations and grading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Fair71our1t Protests
 Shortage or Water

The complaint has been voiced before that the district is with out sufficient water facilities. The answer has been given to com plainants from time to time that the pressure is low and that nOth- ing can be done about the situa- tion until more funds are available for a powerful pumping station.
 9Th city can forget some of its planned improvements for this section, if the officials will only see to it that the water supply is made more adequate and more de- pendable", the same property owner informed the Democrat yesterday about the hour when water was needed and none was to be had.
 Fairmonut plans a we'll organ ized campaign to obtain this vital need and delegations are epected to march on the city hall when the Board of Works convenes in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
TWO SEAPLANES
 BADLY WRECKED ii
Spectacular Rescues of
 Four People-Elderly Couple Meet Death

Boston, July 23.-(UP)-Spectac- ular rescueS were credited today with saving the lives of four per sons from two seaplane wrecks ir Massachusetts, one of which killed an elderly New York couple at the end of their first flight. A third sea- plane was forced down by fog.
 Julius Aderer,, 71-year-old retired manufacturer, and his 72-year-old wife died instantly of broken necks late yesterday when a rented New York pleasure plane nosed over whil0 landing in Vineyard Haven hari,or. Another passenger, six-year- old Ruth Weckman, and Pilot Charles F. Frederick, both of New York, were saved from the sinking plane. Both were reported recover ing at hospital today.
 At Wakefield, Duncan MacDougal, 25, of Revere and Clayton E. Moore, %, Ge Maiden dived into Lake Quan- napOwitt as their plane burst into flames. They were pulled from the water by 8 power boat as the planes fuel tank exploded, spewing flaming gasoline over the surface.
 A short time later Leo F. McKen- ney of Cambridge, enroute to Equantum after a weekend at Fitz- williams, N. H., was forced down on Lowell reservoir, Fitchburg. He con- tinued after 8 two-hour wait.
 In the Vineyard Haven crash, Pilot Frederick pulled the Aderers and the girl from the capsized planes cabin and, despite a head injury, held them at the waters sur- face until help came.
 Frederick, family friend and VIVA Airlines pilot with long ex- perience, had brought the dead couples son Edwin of (41 Fifth avenue, New York) here in the chartered twin-motored plane Sum- day for his fathers birthday cele- bration today.
 Frederick told officials he believed the craft had struck a submerged object as it alighted. It tipped over and sank almost immediately.
 Capt. Nat Ware, g, arrived quickly in a launch and hauled the little girl and the two bodies into his boat. Capt. Feb Hilton sent a boat from his nearby schooner Alice s. Wentworth to pickup Frederick, who was dazed but not severely hurt.
 The elder Aderer for 40 years was head of a New York dental supply firm bearing his name. He had . summer home at Chilmark and . year-round residence at 55 Central Park West, New York. Be- sides Edwin, the couple leave an- other son and two daughters.
 The Weckman girls father left New York for Vineyard Haven last night. The child was shaken and bruised. but otherwise believed un- hurt.
 The Wakefield crash occurred when a backflre ignited the wing fabric as the seaplane was landing for . carburetor adjustment during tests. The young men were held up by Robert Howe, "A, of GOD Brook street) Lynn who arrived in a small speedboat. Fred Brown of Maiden and Robert Schofield of Melrose took the pair ashore a few minutes later in larger boat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
COmpetitiOn, Eh!

John Thibault of IT Cherry street has won the post of chef with Go. B., 102nd infantry, of the Connecticut National Guard, after competition with 100 other applicants for the position, it was learned today. MT. Thibault is well-known locally, as he work ed in several Waterbury grills and restaurants. He is to leave with his company on the fourth of August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Pop Bottles!

Manuel Perez, formerly of Waterbury, was fined $5 by Magistrate Alfred M. Lindeau in 8 New York police court on a charge of disorderly conduct after he was arrested Sunday during a riot at the Yankee Stadium. .......
 Perez was the only person arr rested. The demonstration was termed by New York baseball writers as the most violent and disgraceful' in the history of the Yankee Stadium.
 Hundreds of pop bottles were tossed at Umpire Joe Rue when he called a ball foul that had scored two Yankee runs. The decision cost the Yankees the game, Detroit winning 3-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
LOCAL WOMAN DIES
 AT SUMMER HOME

Mrs. Josephine Spurway, widow of George Spurway, and member of a well-known Waterbury fam lily. died suddenly early today at her cottage in W00dmOnt. Mrs. Spurway had been in i'll health for several months past and was spending the summer at the shore in hopes of recuperating. Word of her death was received here this noon hour.
 Mrs. Spurway is a sister of city Assessor John KiIduff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
BODY OF YOUNG
 BOY RECOVERED

Newington. Conn, July 2s = CU. p - Firemen recovered the body of s-year-old Larry Ransom today after working for more than ten hours pumping nearly two-milIion gallons of water from Churchill Park pool in which the boy was drowned late yesterday while bath- ing with friends.
 State police rushed searchiights Co the pool co that pumping operations could be continued through the nighk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
RUMANIA FACES
 DOUBLE TROUBLE

Bucharest, Rumania, July g - (UP) Rumania, living dangerously between Germany and Russia, ex- poets to be informed this week of Adolf Hitler's views on Hungarian claims to Pennsylvania and to be informed soon afterward of new de- mands by Russia.
 It was announced that Premier Ion Girgutu and Foreign Minister Mihail Manoilescu would go to Salz- burg, Austria, Friday for a confer ence with German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop. It was said in official circles that the visit would be made at Ribbentrop's in- vitation.
 Well informed sources asserted that Grigore Gafencu, former for eign minister, would go to Moscow soon on an important mission. Rus sian circles reported that Gafencu would remain at Moscow as Ru- manian minister, but others ex- pressed doubt of this.
 King Carol yesterday received Girgutu and German Minister Wil- helm Fabricius in separate au- diences.
 It. was forecast that at Salzburg Girgutu and Manoilescu would be informed of the decisions reached at a recent Gefman-Hungarian- Italian conference at Munich.
 Diplomatic circles attached im- portance both to the ealzburg con- ference and to the possibility that Gafencu would visit Moscow.
 Belief was expressed that Russia had further demands on Rumania in mind and it was asked whether any such demands would fit fully into dermany's plans.
 Reports were circulated that f ef- forts were made to induce Rumania to demobiIize its big army. ft would ask guarantees Of both ifs territorial integrity and Independence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
FIREMEN RESCUE
 ANSONIA MAN

Ansonia, Conn. July g. (UP) - Bremen rescuer Stanley Tabaka, 49, when he was trapped by flames in a third-floor apartment of a business tenement building today. Tabaka had returned to the apart ment to collect valuables after sec ing his wife and five children to safety.
 The fire started in a ground floor restaurant and caused estimated damage of $8,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Bradley Estate

An estate of more than $3,O00 was left by Isabelle Bradley, who died April 26, according to an in- ventory filed at the probate court.
 A mortgage with accrued inter- est totaled $3,064.17. There was a small sum of cash, household ef- fleets, and jewelry.
 J. Bradley King was the admin iStrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
MISSIONARY ON
 SPEAKERS LIST

Rev. John Matulaitis, a Marion Missionary. will make his local de- but as 6 speaker here this evening at the regular meeting of the Lith- ranian Federation at the Congress avenue clubrooms at 8 o'clock. Pro- lessor Alexander Aleksis. organist and cholrmaster of St. Joseph's church and president Of the feder- alton. will introduce the guest clergyman.
 The other speaker this evening will be Paul Lunskis. The Fedora. ton Is made up of i6 Lithuanian societies. each Of which will be largely represented at this barley. Non-members of the federation Of Lithuanian extraction will be wel- come Co attend the meeting and hear the guest speakeFs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
By ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial Editor


 New York, July 23-WP)-Stocks and bonds were irregular in quiet opening dealings today. Cotton fu- lures were steady, unchanged to l point lower.
 U. s. Steel opened at 50 5-8, of IA, Republic Steel was unchanged at 16 78 and Youngstown Sheet sold at g 1-4, up 1-4.
 Ex-Cell-O Corp. dropped 3-4 point while Loft flrmed IA to 21 1-2 and Kennecott sold at 24 7-8 oil 3-8. Chrysler gained 1-8 point to 63 1-2 and General Motors flrmed 1-4 to 43 Ia. Douglas moved up 3-S to 68 and United Aircraft had IA point gain at B 3-4.
 Rails were steady with Santa F'e and New York Central opening un. changed, and Alleghany issues firm ing moderately. Utilities were dul.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Joseph La Rose, 2S5 South Main street, and Agnes Almeida, 280 West Main street.
 Andrew Ciarlone, 81 Hillview avenue, and Theresa Maggie, St. Jean street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
A Month 10 GO

A fairly good stream of cars were reported today to be go- ing through the inspection lane on ThOmastOn avenue. About 5000 cars remain to be inspect
 ed in this area.
 Supervisor Robert ChessOn said that, although there was no lineup, the cars were com ing along in fairly good num- bers this afternoon. He re- minded motorists that the last day of inspection is Aug. 3l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
CIRCUS JOKE ON
 HITLER IN LONDON

Berlin, July a. - (UP) - At the Hagenbeek circus. showing here c short distance from Adolf Hitlers place. a clown comes into the cen- ter ring. Juggling huge suit case. Another clown asks him where he Is going.
 T am going to Adolf Iiitler's place"
 "why ail that baggage just to 90 to the Adolf Hitler placer"
 "Ob. mean the Adolf Hitler place in London"
 xhe audience chees1 and applaudu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
On Danger List

Raymond Sweat, employed as a laborer for the Town of Washington, is on the danger list at the Waterbury hospital, suffering from injuries received when he fell from the back of a truck on his way home to lunch.
 He was admitted at l o'clock this afternoon. Attaches said he suffered a fractured skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
MAYOR ADDRESSES
 MEETING TONIGHT

Mayor Vincent A. Ecully and Louis E. Bria will be the guest speakers at meeting of the aux Hilary of the Italian American Dem- ocratic club of Waterbury tonight at the Hotel Elton. The meeting at which at which Comsr. Anna Hadden will preside. vii lbegin at s o'clock sharp.
 The auxiliary had an outing last Tuesday at the Waverly Inn. Plans will be made for & card party this fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Service

An overheated motor in a drug store frigidaire at 125 Baldwin street caused a small fire which was extinguished by men from Engines 2, Truck 3, and the Boos- ter at 6 o'clock this morning.
 A call was received by the fire department at noon today for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
RECOGNITION FOR
 WOMEN LEADERS
Outstanding Negro Work CTS of Nation to Be HOr=
 Ored at Fair

Mrs Leila T. Alexander, director of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House, will be an honored guest at a reception in honor of Negro wo- men leaders, sponsored by the Na- tional Council of Negro Women of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Hard Times"

Thieves yesterday attempted to pry open a penny weighing ma chine in the w. T. Grant store on Bank street, according to police.
 The attempt failed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permit has been issued at the office of Building Inspector John Hartley.
 Carmine Lombardi, permit to a change store to tenement, { Denny street, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Speeding Alleged

John Eidukinas, q of 16 Poplar street, was arrested by State Trooper Robert Burton today, charged with speeding.
 He will be arraigned in court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
SPOTLIGH7ZNG- - Brass City News

help in rescuing 8 woman who was locked in the bathroom of a Fleming street home. Men from Engine 6 released the woman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Market Irregular In Very Quiet Dealings
Cotton Futures Steady-SteeIs Were Of-NIotOrs
 Were Steader-RaiIs Firmed Up-Utites Dull

i Oils were irregularly higher, mer- chandising shares steady to firm and farm equipments mixed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

The government ls teaching fruit growers of Cyprus 10 grow bigger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

NEW YORK CURB Elec. Bond & Share ....... Niagara Hudson Power ......
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Douglas Declines
To Answer F. D.

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Douglas. 70 rmss administration
Dssdgsi director. said "Wednesday
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marks about formation of an anti
tnifd term Organization among
Democrats
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p@fs0naiitiss.~ DsNugias declared
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that the third term IL contrary "a
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real threat 90 democracy. stiil
stand on what ~s said Ia lns isis-
gram 10 Mr.. WifikIs,"
Douglas, John Hsnss. former
undef-secretsfy Of the Treasury.
and Mrs. Roberto campbsli Law
son. Of Tulsa. Okla. women's club
leader. wired Wiilkie they would
organize Democrats To work for
his sIection
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
People in
The News

Bertha ". Bower. 81. Who wrote
western fiction 80 n. " Bswsr.
died at Los Angeles One ~ the
most prolific Of western writers.
shs had completed - novels emp
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woman
humOfs that Joseph y. Kennedy
would resizn a. q :. ambassador
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her family. 4 know he viii re-.
main - his posi a. long a. he IL
needed. Mrs. Kennedy said 'Ths
circumstances obviously Indicate
he viii remain there for a long
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Of the senior a. 3. senator from
PsnnsyiyaDiS. died al q vacation
cottage at vsntnor, ". j. after
years illness from a heart all
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Pan-Americans
Hear Two Plans

HAVANA - Delegates to the
conference of American foreign
ministers Wednesday heard plans
for a collective trusteeship' OF
European colonies in the western
hemisphere and proposals that the
Panama declaration, establishing a
hemisphere neutrality or security
zone. be converted into a formal
treaty.
The committee on the preserva-
ton of peace, meeting under the
Craftsmanship of United States Sec
rotary of State Cordell Hull, heard
two proposals for safeguarding
European colonies on this side OF
the Atlantic for the duration OF
the war.
The proposal to transform the
Panama declaration into a treaty
was brought up at a meeting OF
the neutrality subcommittee, pre-
sided over by Louis Anderson, OF
Costa Rica, and it was reported
TO have gained ground.
Two proposals were submitted
TO HulPs committee, one Cuban and
the other by the United States,
although 1t represented a COM
posite of the views of various dele
cations.