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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
S5.033 Estate

An estate of $5,033.82 was left by the late Joseph H. Massicotte, according to an inventory filed with Judge Patrick Healey in pro- bate court today.
 Real estate on Cooke street is listed as worth $2,500. Cash "on hand was $2,533.82. These two items made up the entire inven- tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
U. s. Order

The American Brass Co. has been awarded a $209, ,720 contract for small arms ammunition for the War Department, it is announced from Washington.
 The United States Rubber Go. has received a War Department order of $82,810 for hip-length rubber boots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
DANGER MORGAN

Frank Morgan, foreseeing a popu- larity of musicals for the forthcom- ing season, decided on preparedness. He is taking lessons in tap dancing from Sammy Lee. He hasn't danced since. as a very young actor, he ap- peared ip a musical comedy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
DESERTION CHARGED
 IN DIVORCE ACTION

Ida Florence Verrastro today in-. stituted a divorce action in superior court against Andrew Vefrastro on grounds of desertion. Mrs. Verras. tro also asks custody of two minor children. The couple was married in 1D32.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Rev. Peter ]. Daly. assistant pastor Of SC. Margaret's church. whO vas eamltsea So tne ns. Mary'n hospital last sunday was reported as "faiEly comfortable" by hospital authorities today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
WIN CASH PRIZES!
 WEEKLY AWARDS
RULES

kUIES
 l. Beginning Monday, Nov. 25th and continuing to Saturday. Dec. A. there will appear daily. in The Christmas Shoppers Guide, superfluOus misplaced worlds one in each of ads appearing on pages and g. These words chosen from the sentences printed below.
 2. This contest will be divided into weekly pe- i0ds each period beginning Monday and closing the following Saturday. Each of the words in this sentence will appear just during the week. Every Friday a new contest will begin and a new sentence will be printed.
 3. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the ads each day in which of the superfluOus words appear clip each ad and underline mark the word Wait until you have the complete set of ads and then assemble them in some novel manner. Mail or bring your entries to Christmas Contest EditOr at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat.
 4. Each weeks contest closes Saturday and all tries for that week must be received not later than the following Monday night.
 5. Each week. three prizes of $5, $2 and $1 re- spectvey, will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neatest and most novel correct entries.
 6. Every Wednesday. the winners of the previous weeks contest will be announced. The decisions of the judges will be final.
 2. This contest is open to all but employees of The Democrat and members of their families.
 g. All entries become the property of the Wa. terbury Democrat and will not be returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
SUIT OVER NOTE

An $lS0 action based on a loan was filed by the Colonial Trust co. against Ellen and Laura A. Holles, of Waterbury in the court of com mon pleas today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
STUDIES PAINTING

Slauy tbnfInnn Wih oultlasAse hei study Of oil painting with Rose Car ter. who has been her teacher throughout her high school course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
DROWNED IN POND

Stamiorc. COnn., Nov. 1i.--SOpj Prank Kulka, ob, was drowned in Cove pond late yesterday. His body vas recovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Walter WincheII
 Or BrO0dw'0y
tSsds aiaFk Regisssd. Copyright. IslO Daily niFFSsl

robbery" of two diamond rings, two innocent girls might have gone to prison The girls are Wendy Martin and Jean Sauve, who were visiting Daly's apartment when he said his two diamond rings (valued at $350) disappeared !. He caused the arrest of the girls Miss Martins lawyer bailed her out, but Miss Sauve had to stay in a cell. Then one Robert Mallon read the item in the papers and hap pened to mention it to bartender Nelson, also a friend of Daly's why, Daly never lost any rings. I've got them in an envelope in my safe for him!" said Nelson. He was too intoxicated one midnight to be carrying such valuables, so he gave them to me for safekeeping" Finally, Daly, whose brain had cleared by this time (weeks laterD told the District Attorney of his mistake The complaint against the two innocent girls was dismissed without even an apology or expression of regret.
 Manhattan Murals: The first glimpse of New York city by air like the tastse of your second glass of champagne The money tive takers in Harlem: Lend me foot" meaning lend me g The punch drunk thi'- '-I-rate fighters, who loiter near 9th and 51st in Ire Pursuit of Slap Happiness The girls who have bulls-eye trigger-fingers in those midtown shooting gall leries The chalked message on the wall at 18th and 9th: "Margie. You didn't show up. Nuts to you. Ed"
 New YOrchids: William Wyler's expert direction of "The Letter., megaphone masterpiece Diam of the Monkey Bar Paula Lau- rence's satirical songs at Ruban Bleu The Fibber McGee and Molly air show, good fun ?. Jake Falstaff,s book (based on many of his grand colyums): "Jacoby's Cor nerS' - best seller The Brit ish ditty: Till the Lights of London Shine Again" Bob Knights crew at the Pierre Bob Musels and L. Bands next song hit: You Quicken the Tick in My Heart. 7" Rand wrote: Let There Be Love" The amazing accuracy of the 1915-17 Broadway in the film, "Tin Pan Alley" a big-time show.
 Broadway Ticker Tape: Merry Madcap Fahrney tells chums she will marry that German Baron when his decree is final. And that they'll dwell in 8 Berlin castle. Well, It serves them both right F. Tone picked up the darndest burning epi- dermis at Palm Springs, Cal. .. Edith Luce, the lovely Louisiana Purchase" show girl. and Eduardo Matthews are One and One Who Make TWoooC Irene Morgan, 17-year old senorita at Havana Madrid, still gets posies and tafbfy from Bill Young, whose pop IS an exec at baking firm. They eloped when they were IA = three years ago. Their folks had it annulled- making them wilder about each other than if they were sealed! They will wed in June when she's 18 .
 Ambassador. J. P. Kennedy's real ambish is to become a movie pro- ducer! .. The H. R. Luces o1 Time, Life, Forchin. etc., plan a holi Ca what?) in China in Janu- ary Is Bullitt to succeed Am bassadaniels in Mexico? The pa- pers say the Greeks are chasing the Mussolinis in tanks left behind by the run-aways That revlses the proverb to read. Beware of gifts bearing Greeks!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

New York Novelette,: Harry Niel- son is a bartender in saloon at 663 2nd Ave, New York ;. If he hadn't heard about customer Dalys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
SEVEN NOLLES
 GRANTED HERE
Driver Is Charged With Evading Responsibility;
 Given POstpOnement

Dan G. Griszkauskas, 46, 86S Bank street, arrested last night on a charge of evading responsibility, was granted stay until March 18 in traffic court today.
 Broken glass from the mans ma chine led to- his arrest by Sergt. Charles McWeeney, and Motor Pa trolmen Raymond Grady and Frank Leary:: The glass was found near a car owned by Louis Celozzi, 24, of 389 Congress avenue; which was struck Friday night while 1t was parked on Highland avenue.
 While checking local garages Sergt. McWeeney encountered Grisz- kauskas. Under questioning the man is said to have admitted striking the car, and leaving the scene.
 Nolles were granted to the follow Ing: Thomas Lynch, 58, 1872 East Main street, rules of the road, $5; Rosenberg, 56, 60 Elizabeth street, rules, $5; Philip Milot, 48, rules, $5; Bronis Ludor- ness, 24, Oakville, rules, $5; Wash lngton Booker, 32, 57 Bishop street, rules $5; Donald O. Bon, 32, Water, town. speeding, $l0; Roland Ander- son, 36, Oakville, rules, no payment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
THIRTY-SEVEN
 SAVED FROM SHIP

Trujillo, Dominican Republic March l1.-(UP)-Thirty-seven sur- vivors of the $500 ton German steamer, Hanover, scuttled and buned when approached by . British cruiser in the American neutrality zone, arrive here today. The fate of 57 other crewmen and the captain was uncertain.
 The Hanover was burned and abandoned when a British cruiser approached 1t n Mona Channel, be- tween Haiti and Puerto Rico last Thursday night. The United States al base is on the Puerto Rican side of the 75-mile wide channel. The Ger man vessel, one of a number of ships loaded in Latin American ports which have tried to run the British blockade, left Willemstad, Neither lands West Indies, Tuesday, with a cargo of ore and other supplies. When they saw the British cruiser, the crew set the ship afire, opened its sea- cocks and abandoned her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
TAX REDUCTION
 PLEA EXPECTED

A plea by the Waterbury Cor rugated Container Go. to have the City of Waterbury reduce the ss- sessment levied on the old Beardsley & Wolcott Go. property which 1t now owns is expected to be present ed before Judge Frank P. McEvoy in superior court this week. A re- port was filed by State Referee John w.. Banks with the superior court in which he states the assessment placed on the buildings was mani festly excessive"
 A ten per cent penalty was added to the assessment of $209,75O on land and building values of the Beardsley & Wolcott Mig. Go. when the then owners failed to list the property for assessment.
 Referee Banks allows the $29,75 assessment on the land as proper, but the $l80,000 valuation set on the building as "manifestly excessive" holding the building value to be $12O,OOO.
 The total fair market value as found by the referee is $149,75O. Tte assessment total Is $208, ,75O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

him from being on the most amicable personal terms with the monarch whom he wants to de- pose and from discussing with his majesty the affairs of their com- mon country over friendly game of bridgs.
 Such thirgj are, of course, only possible in small countries where everybody knows everybody else. For in such countries, every neighbor knows pretty much everything about all his other neighborS. And such 8 familiarity tends to keep everybody honest.
 For let government official in small Dutch or Danish town be- stow a fur coat worth l80 crowns upon his wife, when all his neigh DOTS know that he could (accord- ing to his income) afford only 40 crowns for this unnecessary lux ury, and pretty soon a delegation of government accountants will appear from the nearby capital to make an inspection of his boks.
 All this, to an even more mi- croscop!c degree, held true of ancient Greece. TthenS, even in the heyday of its glory, was not muhc larger than the township of Greenwich, Conn, in which l am writing this. Ten New York City blocks would have taekn care of all the free and equal citizens who made up Aristotle's 'polity."
 And the strength of those fa-
 nous Greek cities therefore lay not in the number of their in- habitants.
 On the contrary, they were strong because they were small. For being small. they were homogeneous. That word means being of z common origin--being alike-being of the same kind or nature"
 Therefore there is small profit to be derived from a comparison of the ancient forms of democracy with our modern ones.
 NEXT: When Good Democrat cy Becomes Bad Democracy, Au- t0cracy Grows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

so far removed the average Swiss from the prejudices of narrow minded nationalism that the French, German Italian and Ro- mansh-speaking groups (yes, there is separate group in the GriSons which speaks that old Koran dia- lecD have learned not only to live but have a'so mastered the infi- nitely more difficult task of letting the other fellow live his own life.
 Take Sweden as another ex- ample. In our own country. everything we do, every law we pass, must be carefully adjusted to the special desires and interests of all sorts O. racial and political groups.
 The original owners of the country, the Indians, not having a vote, are 2 mute minority, but in nearby Me:;ico they have become a majority with majority rights.
 And at any moment, an un-
 scrupulOus demagOgue, by ap-
 pealing cleverly to certain racial
 or religious prejudices, may
 completely upset our entire p0-
 litical or economic balance.
 In Sweden, there are a little over siH million people. The small foreign groups have become % completely Swedishized eff that be the word that they have become an integral part of the country of their adoption and would no more thick of set ting themselves apart from the rest of their neighbors (by dietary laws, special holidays and such like) than they would dream of avoiding military service or asking for any other privileges.
 This does not mean that any
 of these small countries are ex-
 actly a political Paradise. Am
 bilious lawyers and school teachers and labor-leaders figh { each other at election time with in-
 tense bitterness. f
 But these quarrelS are family quarrcls," so to speak. And while } Socialist prime minister may - in theory at least--be a confirmed Republican, this will not prevent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
E. of A. Plans 10th Annual State Meeting
THE STORY OF DEMOCRACY '' n.ss. H.ss IT. .:
Democracy Works Out Better For Small Countries Than It Does In Larger Ones
Chapter Seven
Copyright, 1S4O, for The Waterbury Democrat by NEA Service, Incl

lCOpyElBnt, 1S4VS TOT 1ne WaGefDury
 Democrat by NEA Service, Incl
 People today, taking a much greater interest in political Ques- tions than ever before, are very apt to wonder why, by and large, the so-called neutral states of Europe happen to be so much further along the road of progress than the larg- Q" empires.
 Why can Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland and all the others give their people peace and quiet and an orderly form of gov- ernment? Why have they Csuc- ceeded so admirably in removing all sulms, in providing pensions for the aged?
 And why is their political life almost completely free from the
 everlasting corruption and those
 financial scandals which in America seem to be an unavOid- able and integral part of prac- tical politics?
 Generalities are always danger ous, but think that we can an- swer those questions by just one word -- size" Those countries are small. They are inhabited by homogeneou- groups of people.
 This does not hold true of course for Switzerland. but the excellent system of popular education has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
CLOCK PRESENTED
 CHORUS DIRECTOR
Lithuanians Honor John Smitkus, Retired, at Le-
 zion Hall Party
RooKlYN NEWS|

A travalarm clock was presented John Smitkus, retiring director of the Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce Chorus. in appreciation of his services to the group at a party yesterday in the Legion Hall on Bank street.
 Peter Bruzauskas, his successor and a resident of New Britain, was presented a scrapbook containing the name of members and guests at the party, Over 160 attended. Dr M. Colney was master of ceremonies and Miss Ruth Bruzauskas, daugh- ter of the new director, gave voca! and piano solos.
 The Makarevich Sisters entertain ed on the guitar. Among the speak CTS were Peter Krugelis, Gabriel Wiggins, Anthony Lodsauslas, John Smitkus, Thomas Visoskis, Peter Bruzauskas, John Dougall, George Steponaitis, Mrs. M. Digimas, Nat alie Colney and Hedwiga Stulgins- kaS.
 Rehearsal Tonight
 St, Joseph's senior choir will hold a rehearsal tonight at 8 o'clock and again tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The Youth Mission for girls and boys starts this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
WATERBURY GETS
 40 CMTC BIRTHS
Applicantions Open Fri day; Quotas Based on
 Towns Populations

A quota of about 40 berths in the ONTO will go to Waterbury out of a total Of 66i for Connecticut. Ap- plications for the camp will be open. ed Friday.
 Quotas are on the basis of popu- lation. New application forms will be mailed Thursday and will be re- ceived locally by Maj. Newton W Alexander.
 Maj. Alexander and Lieut.. Finton J. Phelan, Jr, win be on hand at the State Armory Thursday evening from T:30 to 6 o'clock to pass out applications and assist prospective students in filling them out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

member of his court to hold the pos- ttion and one of four Waterburians elected In over forty years. Past Chiefs Ranger William H. Dunlavey and Louis E. Brandely and the late Charles W. Bagley are former oc- cupantS of the orders highest chair. Walter E. McGowan of Watertown has also had the distinction of serving.
 Court Verdi has already elected its delegates, leaving Courts He'll man, Wagner, Oregon, Champlai1 and Welch to select its representa- tives. The local delegation will. unite on the candidacy of MT. Humphrey and also for Ralph 2. Brandley, who is presently holding one of the min- or of1ceS of the organization; grand junior beadle.
 Prior to the convention it is ex- pected that the various local courts will unite in sponsoring "Foresters Day" In Waterbury which will be climaxed by the initiation of a large class of candidates and a reception AV1 Vas1tAlR GTan0 court 0fucerS.
 Membership Gains
 By the time the Bridgeport con- vention arrives state leaders expect to show a gain of oyer 2,OO0 mem. bers during the past year. The in- crease is credited to the excellent campaign efforts of Grand Chief Ranger Edward J. Bowling and Grand Recording Secretary Harry w. streck, both of Bridgeport.
 Supreme Secretary James J. Walsf, or Meriden speaking recently before the executive council at its meeting here, reported on activities through. out the country. The P. of A. is en- toying one of its most prosperous years in its history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Local Corps Observes
 Anniversary Program
Salvation Army Started Activities in United States 60
 Years Ago-RadiO Interview Held

The 60th anniversary of the commencement of the work of The Salvation Army was fittingly observ- ed last night during services held in the chapel on Cherry street as well as in a radio-broadcast over Station WATR at 8 p. m.
 Adjutant Hugo Wiberg was in charge of the diamond jubilee ser- vice in the chapel. The meeting opened with the singing of General
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
RECOGNITION FOR
 LOCAL DELEGATES

At the annual grand session United Order of the Golden Gross Saturday in Wetherfield, Augusta K. Schindel of that place was chosen grand commander. Ada Bradford of this city was elected vice-grand commander of the Grand Commandery of the order. The ses- sion lasted all day finishing with an entertainment in the evening, about 250 attending. Burris Bradford and Walter J. Oldroyd of this city were elected trustees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage intcn- tions have been filed fin the of- flee of the town clerk
 Eugene B. Finnemorc, 3 Lyn dale street, and Elsie L. Kruska, 2S Giles street.
 Michael J. CaFpini. 66l Wilson street, and Maria R. Putettl. % Rutland street.
 Samuel Jacobs, 2l Dwight street, New Heven. and Lillian L. KTa- kOweF, I3s West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following documents deal, Ing with realty tFanaaetlons have been filed ln ths office eg Che town elerki
 Release ef AgeFlgages The Waterbury Second Mort gage Cerp. ts Anna M. nFO0ksi Michele ksnieFe te hliehnel IlleiIy.
 BUILDING PERMITS The following permit las been Issued by the office oe ihs Dinlls lllgH innpaeGeIf
 paitieh ms ksall, additional peFs mil fef ballAlns ai GIG West Alaln slFoei.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
MARGARET FRACAU
 WITHDRAWS CLAIM

The case of Margaret Fragau against the City of Waterbury was withdrawn ir. the court of common pleas this morning. The woman sought $S.000 as the result of in- jurtes sustained in a fall on Brook street, close to the rear entrance of the Miller and Peck Company. The fall, according to the complaint, was the result of hole in the sidewalk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Bridgeport Selected For Sessions of Grand
 Court Early In May
John w. Humphrey of WaterviIIe to Advance to Sec
 Ond Highest Office in Grand Court of Connecticut; Membership Growth EiighIights Successful Year

Six local courts of the Foresters of America will elect delegates shortly for the 10th annual session of the Grand Court of Connecticut to be held in Bridgeport early in May. Chief interest of the entire delegation when completed will be the advancement to the second high
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Sacramento Hold
 Card Party Tonight

Mlw Mary eugrue. Mrs. EdwaFd Joy. Mfh. John Miller, MFs. Edward Kelly, Mrs. cofueliis Maloney and Mrs. Richard Joy will bo in cAaFEe N . card party lo be given tiik evening at eiie o'clock st the Blessed Sacrament church hall. Pres eeeds from tbe party Will be aps piled @ the church 0Taan repair fiinA. Prizes for hieh scores Will be aNaFded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

William Booths well-knoWn song Q Boundless Salvation, after which Treasurer Frank Duren led in prayer. Tribute was paid to the pi- oneer party from London, England, that landed in New York on March 10th, 1880, consisting of Commis- sioner George Scott Ration and sev- en women officers. Mention was al- so made of the beginnings of the corps in Waterbury, which was pi- oneered in April 1892 by Captain Alexander Lamb and Lieutenant William Salmon.
 Charles Rietdyke directed the half-hour radio broadcast over WATR, during which he interviewed Miss Belinda Denegri concerning her first contacts with and experiences In the Army in the early days of this city.
 Quarterly Report
 At the first quarterly Advisory Board meeting to the year held at headquarters under the acting chairmanship of Philip von Tobel, the. following report covering 1939 was submitted by Charles Rietdyke. Religious services:
 No. of serv.
 6S Glasses Atten. Senior Corps--open air
 and indoor meetings 378 6952 Young Peoples Corps
 Sunday School .... 53 2o42 Young Peoples Legion
 (ages 13-25) ......... 59 866 Corps Cadet Glasses
 Cages l3-l8) ......... 37 289 scouts ................ 47 543 Sunbeams & Guards
 (girls 6.l8 ....... 31 356 Other recreational and
 educational classes .. 35 873 Totals .............,640 ll,921 Welfare Work:
 Family welfare work
 Families assisted ....... 72S Value of family ..... $l,139,2l Local and transient home- less men aided. ......... 755 Meals served ............ 1898 Lodgings provided ....... 163 Value of ththia aid ..... $455.50
 Mission Opens Major Joseph Hughes of Akron, Ohio, visiting evangelist, commences tomorrow evening at 8 a weeks preaching mission in the chapel on Cherry Street, to which the public | has been invited. Major Hughes in | ais messages draws from a wealth of 1 experience gained during 45 years of l Salvation Army service in England, Scotland, France and America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Doctors Formula Helps Liver Bile
 Flow Freely

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 sn6 Feel STip Top" In MeFnlng
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 Olive Tsbleis, belhs pHFelv ssesistlf, age wpndeFfull They net enlv siimHlsis klle Aew e halp digest fatty foods but ALSO help ellmlnalien. Get 6 b0K TopAfi ibk, eofs eef. Al aFuslleFeI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
POLISH SAILORS TAKE TO GIN

London (UP) - Polish sailors on destroyers serving in the British navy now prefer gin to vodka be- cause it is less fiery. So they have evolved pin gin" of their own. It is drunk neat with a couple of dashes of red pepper, instead of bitterS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

est post of the order in the state of John w. Humphrey of Court Welch, Waterville. MT. Humphrey, present recording secretary, is expected to advance to the office of grand sub chief ranger and in 1941 his eleva- tion to the Grand Chief Ranger of over 100000 members will be but matter of form.
 If MT. Humphrey becomes one of the select few to be honored by the Grand Court he will be the second