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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Sues N. H. Road
Ah-h-h-h!

A suit for SLIGO was filed yes- terday in superior court here by James V. Sullivan of New Brit ain against the New Haven rail- road, for damage it caused to his automobile when 1t stalled in 8 snow drift on the tracks.
 Sullivan claims that he was driving along East street, New Britain, at $40 a. m. on Feb ruary 18th, when the car stalled in the drifts on the tracks. The plaintiff says he saw a train ap- preaching his stalled car, and signalled it to stop, but that it kept on, wrecking his car in the process. He received $736.80 from the Globe & Republic Insurance Co. of New York, which is also @ plaintiff in the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Sl2,8O5 Bid!

Referee in Bankruptcy Walter F. Torrance will hold a hearing at 10 o'clock next Wednesday on the confirmation or rejection of a $12,805 offer made by Hugh J. McMackin of Boston for the equipment and machinery of the Eastern Brewing Co. The offer by McMackin was made at an auction last Friday, conducted by Official Auctioneer Vernon L.. Hall. The offer is somewhat less than the appraised value of ma chinery and equipment.
 Notice has been sent to all the creditors of the bankrupt com- pany by Referee Torrance that the hearing on rejection or con- firmation of the offer will be held in his office in the Lilley build ing next Wednesday at 10 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Bids Asked

Bids for a three and a half ton truck with 8 canopy top for the park department are being solicit ed from local motor vehicle agen- cies by City Purchasing Agent Martin J. Sweeney.
 Sealed, competitive Lids will not be necessary because the purchase will involve expenditure of less than $1,000. The appropriation in the budget limits are expenditure to $725.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Special Meeting
 Of Mothers Club
 Expected Shortly

A special meeting of the Wa terbury Chapter of Mothers of American Sons will De called within . few days to take ac- ton on the accompanying copy of . speech by Congressman ThilI, which expresses the views of the local association and on several new matters of impor- tancc to all members. Mrs. Katherine Johnson, president of the local chapter, is awaiting word from the executives of the national association as to the official program of actions to combat "war propagandists." It Is expected also that action will be taken to inform the general public on the views and prin- ciples of the Mothers Club. Keeping America out of war and maintaining an adequate national defense are the chief objectives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Walter o. Swanson will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the Mul- vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, with Rev. Warren Fen, of Anchorage, Alaska, ofhciating. Bur- ial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown.
 The funeral of Felix Miknas will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Mazaika funeral home, 10 Porter street, to St. Jo- sephs church where Q requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the fam oly plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Spurway will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. with solemn high mass at g o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in old St. Josephs ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Miss Sarah L.. Noether were held this morning at il o'clock at the Anderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. James H. Phillips, associate pastor of the First Congregational church, officiating. Kenneth Tullar, soloist. rendered Abide With Me" Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Frank R. Young was held this morning ct 6:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St. Thomas Church where Q solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at Q o'clock by Rev. John P. Kennedy. Burial was in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery, Northampton. The pallbearers were: Lauren Graham, John Grimes, George O'Connell, Fred Johnson, Edward shortt, and Edmund White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25

tinls of aggression. But am an American first, and must not and I will not allow my personal sympathies or my ancestra! back ground to force me to plunge America into the torture and tor ment of war. To my mind, the most dangerous fifth column" agents in America today are those war salesmen who, because of na- tional sympathies or financial in- terests, or even misguided ideal ism, would push this country into a foreign war. No, these individ- uals will not join any foreign le- zion. No, they will not now vol- unteer to drive a war ambulance. No, they will not immediately give their fortunes to the Red Cross. But they want you to give up your savings, your liberty, and do the fighting and dying overseas.
 Modern warfare has added to the protective value of our oceans. Today, a modern invader with any hope of success, would have to ship more mechanical equipment to this country than could be car- ried in all the ships of Europe and the very difhculty of supply ing these huge machines with fuel would stall an army. The need of a 3,000-mile supply line would defeat any invader, for American ingenuity can break such a line and make a modern Gibraltar out of this whole con- tinent if we will devote ourselves to the task of preparedness. By the same token, an American Army which today fights 5000 miles away from home is gam- bling the destiny of its people against almost hopeless odds.
 It's the People Versus the War
 Makers.
 An amazing thing has happened in America. An organization called A Committee to Defend America by Helping the Allies has been formed, and 1t con- sciously or unconsciously is pro- noting the move toward war in this country. In recent weeks this group has spent thousands upon thousands of dollars in it's drive toward war, by putting full- page advertisements in most of the big city papers of America. These advertisements urged all readers to write the President, their Senators and Congressmen to take every step to aid the Al- lies. Many stimulated letters and telegrams have come to Wash- ington, and our peace today is far less secure than it was. To these advertisements have been added an expensive direct mail campaign, movie shorts, and nu- merous radio broadcast urging intervention in behalf of the AL lies. We have now reached the position where the next step Is war itself.
 Fellow Americans, the next few statements are the most import ant words have ever spoken. Whether you actor you fail to act-they may prove the most irn- portant words you have ever heard. They point out what you can do to keep this country out of war; they indicate what I sim cerely believe you must do if the drift toward war is to be stopped short of sending your sons to the slaughter beds of Europe. If you want peace. you must fight for it here at home as hard as soldiers fight in war. You and millions of peace-loving citizens like you, must start an avalanche of letters,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
JOE DI MARTINO
 IS SUSPENDED

Hartford, Conn, July 25-(UP)- Joe DiMartino, Bridgeport boxer who assaulted Referee Bill Smith in protesting a decision at Norwalk July 2, was suspended today from fighting in Connecticut until Oct. 1
 Athletic Commissioner Frank & Cosky also refused to renew the license of his brother, Pete DiMar- tino, as second. The latter was accused of taking part in the at- tack and with melting distur- bance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Suit Withdrawn

A withdrawal of action in the case of Maria Anna LaRocco vs. Guiseppina Bencivenga and oth- CTS was filed today in superior court. A suit for $5000 damages had been brought in October, 1888, the plaintiff claiming that 8 fall she suffered in the store of the defendants had been caused by carelessness and neglect on the part of the latter. According to the complaint, the cause of the fall was a defect in the floor of the store, and the presence of some foreign substance. The plaintiff claimed that she suffered injuries to the right knee and leg, as well as nervous shock, and loss of sleep and appetite, and had to make several payments for medi- cal care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Hospital Bulletins

Jacob Walter, s3, of Cheshire, prominent Republican, and for mer U. s. marshal, was reported in improved condition today at the Waterbury hospital where he has been a patient for the past two weeks.
 MT. Walters, who was injured in an automobile accident, was still on the danger list
 Miss Gertrude McKegg, regis tered nurse and active in local sorority circles, was in good" condition today at the Waterbury hospital where she was operated upon Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Contempt Charge

An order directing William Worden to appear in court to- morrow morning to show cause why he should not be judged in contempt of court was issued yes- terday afternoon by Judge Frank P. McEvoy, at the request of Atty. Irving Pasternak, represent ing Anna Worden.
 It is claimed that Mrs. Worden was granted 8 divorce from her husband on June 25, 1887, and was given the custody of the mic nor children, and that it was then stipulated that Worden should pay $l0 weekly towards their support. According to the complaint, he has failed for some time to make these payments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
HOstelers Ride

Ten non-hostelers will be in- vited to participate in a bicycle trip to Cornwall Bridge which will be taken by a group of Ameri- can Youth hostelers under the leadership of Raymond M. Leopold, secretary, Saturday.
 The group will spend the night at the hostel of MT. and Mrs. AL bert E. Wheeler. Low traffic roads
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Offer Approved

Permission to sell land on Maple street, amounting to $500 square feet, was granted yesterday to Attorney Alfred Finkelstein, receiver for the Industrial Properties, Inc, by Judge Frank F. McEv0y of the superior court. It will be sold to the Torrington Supply Com pany. from whom an offer of $I,5OO has been received.
 The land in question has been owned successively by the Nov- city Manufacturing Company, the Beardsley and Wolcott Company, and Industrial Prop critics, Inc. There is no building on the property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Protests Wall

An application for an injuIac- tion to prevent Sarah Kramer of New Haven from building . brick wall and thus blocking a passway has been made before Judge Frank F. McEvoy of the superior court, on behalf of the Majestic Laundry O., of New Haven.
 In the petition for an injunc- ton, Atty Robert G. Woodruff. representing the plaintiff, says that the defendant has received a permit for the construction of 8 wall, but that if the wall is built it will block the rear en- trance to tho laundry. He asks the court to restrain the de- fendant from interfering in any way with the laundry's use of the passway leading to its wnop entrance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
PERILLO GIVEN
 POLICE TICKET

Daniel Perillo, 34, of this city, was arrested today, charged with operat- ing an auto while his license was suspended.
 He will be arraigned in city court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Dogs Killed

Two stray dogs were shot by pc licemen yesterday after they were critically injured by automobiles.
 Badly crushed by . car near Hayden street, 8 dog was killed by Ohicer Paul Moynihan. The ani- nal was struck by car operated by Vincent Gagliano, of this city.
 The other dog vase struck ct Baldwin street and Pearl Lake road by an unidentified m0tOrist. He was killed by Officer George Flafin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our man, relatives, friends. neighbors. and business associates for the kindness and sympathy, and the beautiful floral tributes. shown us during oui recent bereavement. the death o Murphy.
 (Slgned)
 MISS MARY E. MURPHY,
 MRS. THOMAS F. LYONS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
PRINCEssEs SEW FOR BRITAIN

London = (UP) - Princess Eliza beth and Princess Margaret of the 1st Buckingham Palace company of girl scouts are helping raise $60,000 for ambulances. Both do fancy needlework which they sell to friends and relatives. They also sub- scribe the pocket money they re- ceive for doing odd jobs in the house and gardens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
SPO7LIGHTING- Brass City News

and bicycle trails through the Litchfleld hills will be followed.
 Information about the trip may be obtained from Seth Goodwin at the YMCA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
Lucky Girl!

Only superficial cuts and bruises were suffered by two- year-old Mary Stevens in 8 fan from . window of the third story of her home, 1057 Hunt ingdon avenue, yesterday.
 The child, who did not seem upset by the accident, was treated by Dr. H. Everett Allen. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edgar T. Stevens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
CARD or THANKS

We wish to thank our many reia- lives. friends and neighborg for their untiring efforts and kindness, and the many beautiful floral tributes sent us during our recent bereavs. !. Parker.
 (signedl
 MRS. MARTIN !. PARKER.
 MRS. HELEN PARKER
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
HOOvER-TAFT HEADS DEMO.
 CRAFTS

Raleigh, N. c. (UP)-What's in a name? Hoover Taft (who sounds like 6 Republican of the deepest dye) is organizer and leader of the North Carolina Young Democrat Clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
AfAHN

HsHSrssS"h @ ss .s,.S,a,.a mas. Ss rsauism ing at 7:30 o'clock. at the St. MaF- gafet's Church. for the Fepoge of the soul ef the iate Mfe. Daniel hlekey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25

Plans have been outlined for the utilization of Slovak timber re- sources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25

Cycling races are being held in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25

sWANsQN-In Hartford. Jsiy ssys. city. yunerai Friday afternoon. sl Home, s5o west Main SC. Burial in HvsFGrssn cemetery, Watsrtown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
DIED

0vERToN -In this city. July slth, iel0. Mrs. Elizabeth (o'Reillyl oyerten. cf ss Silver et; Funeral from ss Silver ef.. to Sacred Heart Church. Burial in Calvary esfns-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
Henry Nc Lemore Says

0oo they pledged the Atlanta
team u tho country boy de-
llvefsd
COUNTRY BoY
And hs IL . country hay.
You gotta b . country by
when your homs address u
crabsppls Il vas from >
town like crabsppIs thai . ne.
Tie Georgia boy knsw snns
mads . visit 10 Atlanta. lie
arrived On the ostsklrts a. IL
city Just a. darkness fell. and
ths lights in ths city cane %.
Ne sac the spectacle from :
hlii ana al he could ssy 10
Tia isdy holding his hand
vas; ''dash. aantis. ths whei<
worlds done gone possam
huntlns
Jshssy nashes mas have .
similar fs~iiss ~ sws 10 fsssa
iirse ~ sssihs saf hsfsss a. 80
people - ths rsts tsrsss1s.
bst ths.e whs kssw kim ssy
u ses't Est him sswn.
'tis'n show tbs dssnf fsas
more speed on the bases and
more spsed and grsss In ths
outfi<id than they hsss s<<n
for . long. bong time - p.a-
forth. sports sdltef ~ tbs At
isBtA Journal and : baseball
critic wizo watebsd Iohnny al
last season. ssd IN ne.
There isnt : faster man N
baseball today. hsii steal 70
OF 20 bases without ever get
tinE aust on he pants. Ard
he can ~ clean to rouh~rs fsT
. ny ssll. And Johnny'iI 1T.
Too HES - fssf ssttinT down
70 first that he ear b~st cut
anything that botsBees Bsfs
than ones. Give han tes 90
thres bosinese and has habel
10 try for = aualls =
A RABBIT
Paul Haehards. farmer Qlsnt
catsisr and nos manager u
ths Atlanta tssm. Y saothsr
who deeani think there 10
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
CITY "a"
Columbia BreWeri

Totals $500. 900 lll2 io13-3144
Schorn Paints won the cham
pionship of the Glass B City bowl
ing league on the Broadway al
leys Tuesday night. defeating Ia
coma Milk Producers, 3017 to
29s5.
Paul Screven led the champions
with a big 634 total and Captain
Chef Wiksten registered 602 in the
leadoff position.
Tacoma Milk Producers took a
40 pin lead in the first game, but
the Painters came back In the
second with a 1850 score to move
out in the lead. The third game
was almost even, 966 for the
Milkmen and e55 for the Paints.
George Hutchinson rolled 6i9
for the best score for the losers.
The score:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11

AUGUSTA, Ga For = solid
quarter Of = century this part
Of tho Bold South has been on
the search for another Tyrum
Raymond Cobb 10 ny ia col.
ors In big league baseball.
From Tybee's Light 20 Ra-
buns Gap not a youngstsr has
BEEN overlooked. Now, 81 long
last. u seems an n the rcd clay
country has come up with .
rookie whose fest won't turn
10 clay when the hard. high
ones whistle up 10 the plate. or
there's q base 10 be stolen In
the clutch. or q long ons 10 be
pulled down by the fiaTpois IN
deepest center.
u WAS right here In Augssia
thai Cobe fIrsf shsrpeaed he
steel ON the ba~epsths. and
right here they are taising
time even from golf 10 talk Of
yehssy Hseker. u the Crab
apple. Georgia. hseksrs. whs
will b. lesa-sff mas AMI eea-
terfisider for the New York
Giants this season.
They will tell you that n ths
Giants bought Johnny on .
"maks-good" basis from the
Atlanta Crackers Of the south
ern lssgne. then TIE polo
groundeFs might just az well
90 ahead and make out = check
for the remainder of the s4s,.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
Conductors Grew
Suspicious When
Kids Got Bigger

IT. LOUIE 90 an y Bro = q
crack 81 Louis Cardinal inflsidsf.
started his career as catcher fog
. KIDS team IN North cAroila2.
The Nd Travelled for half-fars ea
fhs railroad sad Nheseser .
yoangster approached the sge
shere conductors became saspl.
sisas hs sas dropped frem the
squad
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
Badminion PLAY

The 14sth Field Artillery Inter
Battery badminton tournament got
off TO a flying start at the Armory
last night and viii continue e-ch
Tuesday night for seven weeks,
with eight teams competing. The
results were:
Officers. 2. VS.. Hq. Btry.
Serv. Btry 3. r. Btry o.
4. Btry 3. Medico o.
I'd Br Hq. Btry 3. d Btry o.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
Tiger Hoops
Hold Banquet

Stadium's city championship
basketball squad held finsl
''huddle" Tuesday night AZ ths
Sports Center when they gathered
for their annual banquet
wes Hudson, star guard on the
team and the master Of ceremonies
1T the dinner--was elected honor
airy captain for the past season
while Bob Turner was chosen for
the inspirational award. Turner.
reserve forward, has spent three
years on the squad. a. has Hudson.
Turner "a the younger brother Of
Ed Turner OF City League hoop
fame.
Lou Grant. head haskesban
coach 1T the College 81 Puget
Sound. spoke on the difference
between the types Of basket
ball played In college and that
played In high school VIM
cent d. Reyes. physical ciu-
cation director NJ Stadium.
spoke on. Field Goals.- short
talks were also given by Coach
v. q. LowmAn about the team
and Its season. by Dave Y.
Morris. head Of the Stadium
athletic department. and by
Mrs. v. q. Lowman.
Those who attended the dinner
were: Players Buck. Ed
Dever, Jack Getaz. Casey Mans
field, Jim Kelly. Gerry Bennstts.
George warter. Lyman Anderson.
Neal Lindstrom. Ted Gregg,
Dwight Lewis. Roy Koski. Bob
Turner. Dick Peterson. Jim Angus.
Dave Molitor. Art De Maris. Ben
ny Blair, Fred Angus. Yves Hud-
son. Mike Nolan. Matt Kapovich,
Marion Klarich, Roderick olzen-
dam Jr.: m a layers Harold
Schweinler. Tom Rathbone. Jack
Moore: guests-Mr. and Mrs. v. G.
Lowman. Valda Jean Lowman.
Anitra Lowmsn, Dave Morris, Lou
Grant, v. ID. Reyes. Bill Moore
and Dick Meyer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11

4 ~@=@--=-4~H~a
A month ago II looked like ths
same old team. with thu exception
Of Allan Strange and Bud Hanck.
en-. but after bringing IN Catches
I'd Kearse. shortstop Bill schus-
ter. Outfieider Francis keileher
Second Baseman Al Siemiec and q
flock OF lesser lights. the old ball
team Amt what she used TO be. .
Seattle sport writers who saw
the team In action in California
are agreed that this IL a much
stronger team than the one which
lead the league last year. and they
are also agreed that II must be,
TO repeat their last years record.
The other teams In the circuit
have all been strengthened this
year. especially Los Angeles. Hoi-
lywood. Sacramento and Portland.
and their slogan for this season IL
Beat Seattle
TWO KS HELP
kearse and kellsher have
improved the hating Of the
club and both are good per-
formers IN their respective
positions. Al Nlemiec II q
finished performer 1T second
base and has plugged that
hole. while Schuster II ex-
pected 10 plug the hole left 1T
short when Allan Strange was
lifted out Of the Seattle ranks
by the St. Louis Browns.
Not much Is known about
Schuster as he has never before
played on the Pacific coast. Cilly
Campbell played with him at Mon
treal two years ago and Francis
kelleher has played against him
during the last two seasons.
Bill isa hustler who hounds
ground balls and who has a rood
throwing arm to nip the runner at
first" said Campbell. Kelleher
said; This little guy was always
dumping singles around the out
fielders and we never did know for
sure where TO play him"
1t Is expected that with the ar
rival Of the team In Seattle sew
eral members of the squad will be
farmed out to Spokane and Twin
Falls for more seasoning. Oscar
art will probably remain as the
utility infielder as he can play any
position acceptably. Bill Lawrence
will be seen in action against left
hand pitchers since Edo Vanni has
trouble hitting the southpaws' Of
ferings.
AT any rate when Seattle opens
against the Los Angeles Angels
on April 18th, the team will be
much faster and stronger at the
bat than 1t was last season. assur-
ing all fans Of season of superla-
tive baseball.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
Police Pin
Team Takes
City Crown
Beet Beer Bowlers
In Title PloY: No
Mon Hits 600 Mark

Tacoma police bowiers. at the
close Of their second year In the
fast City pin league. reached the
championship of Tscoma's fastest
bowling circuit.
The policemen. shooting under
the banner Of their sponsor. Crit
fin Fuel company. defeated Column
bia Beer in the title match on the
Broadway alleys Tuesday night.
The Columbias had won the
first half championship Of
the league with some fine
trundling. Griffin plnmen roll
ed ~ brilliantly In the second
half 10 take the champion
ship of that semester. Last
nights playoff was for the
all-season title.
The champions took q sub
etantial lead in the first game.
and then really bowled in title
form in their second game when
they wound up with 1112 count.
The Columbus almost kept pace
with their rivals in that second
affair, finishing with HOS.
The Griffin team continued
strong In its final game. shooting
1918 to finish with the splendid
three game score Of 3144, includ-
ing 279 pins handicap.
None of the champion
team reached the 600 circle,
but all members rolled con-
sistently high. low score Of
the five men being SAG. Ben
Oyerdahl's sos was the top
figure.
Vic Johnson, anchor man for
the Columbias, turned in the best
game and the best total Of the
two teams, shooting 25s in his
second game for the high single
and then winding up with $50 for
the high total. Captain Jimmy
Radonich fought to the end for
his cause, and turned in a nice SIS
total. The score: