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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12

arsenate of lead as stomach poi
son, and fifteen times as powerful
as nicotine as a contact poison.
1t is harmless to warm blooded an
imals, but keep it away from gold
fish. Both pyrethrm and rotenone
are inclired to be Unstable, which
means thai they lose their power
under certain conditions. In pur-
cahsing trade preparations of these
materials inquire about this and be
assured that your product will not
lose its effectiveness before you get
chance to use 1t.
Nicotine and arsenic are still
used in ne garden effectively. A
pounG OF arsenic powder to ten
pounds Of gypsum Is probably still
the best check of the striped beetle
for cucumber and qsuash vines, OF
for other caterpillars and BEETLES
1t win burn the leaves, however, If
you apply too thickly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
HEWITT GROCERY
co. TO Be SOLD
Sealed Bids Called for Sale
of Business on Courts
Orders

Judge Carl Foster in the Superior
Court this morning ordered the
sale of the business of the Hewitt
Grocery Co. one of the ctty'S Oldest
business firms. The Hewitt store
located in the heart of the city, OPP
posite the west side OF the cltys
Green at North Main street is one
Of the city'S best.
Sealed bids are to be called Tor
in the sale of the business and 1t
is expected that the sale will take
place within ten days. In the
meantime the business will be kept
in operation at the order OF Judge
Foster, so that the firm might be
sold as a going concern.
Atty. Walter Torrance, counsel for
Louis Schick, receiver for the COM
pany, and Atty. Richardson Bron-
son representing creditors, are to
confer and submit to Judge Foster
on next Tuesday written suggestions
as to how the sale of the business
will be handled.
Judge Fosters ruling that the
business be sold came after bitter
struggle on the part Of Aaron Platt
manager of the business and his
wife to prevent the sale of the bust
ness. Several creditors also sought
to have the business continued.
Mr.. Platt asserted that he cal
run the business and make it pay
and pay his bills if given a chance
He blamed the receiver, Mr.. Schick
for being responsible for the COM
pany losing money at the presen
time. He said he did not know where
he was at with the receiver in the
store. He said that information
which he should have to properl!
conduct the business was withheld
from him.
Mrs. Plat, made similar accuse
tions against the receiver.
Counsel for Mr.. Schick stated IL
court a week ago that the compan.
was being operated at a continue
loss and that in his opinion tin
business should be terminated.
Judge Foster stated that in hi
experience he has found it poo
policy to try to keep business go
ing when it was continually LOSING
money. He said it's always a cas-
of waiting for one last chance bu
that the chance doesn't usual,
come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
. HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
Fight Pests On Plants
When Both Are Young

Getting rid of the insect pests
when plants are in their INFANCY
and most vulnerable to damage IS
half the battle. No application OF
insecticide is so important for Gu
cumbers or tomatoes, for instance,
as the one made when plants are
but O few inches tall.
In the last few years notable con-
tributions have been made to the
effectiveness of insecticides, al
though they are based on age-old
practices, utilizing the dried flow
ers of pyrethrum which have been
used for centuries for insect pow
der; and a substance called rote-
none, which is obtained from the
roots of derris, an Asiatic plant
which has long been usde by saw
ages to kill fish.
Considerable change in spraying
and busting methods have resulted
from these two substances. Both
are known as contact poisons, which
means they kill what they touch,
and they have the advantage OF be-
ing harmless to man and domestic
animals, while being death to in
eects OF all kinds.
Prior to the development OF these
materials a gardener was Obliged
IL use a contact poison to kill
anhids and other insects that drink
plant juices; and a stomach poison
for the leaf eaters. Nicotine was the
most reliable contact poison and
arsenic wa used for the leaf eat
ers. A numbre of preparations are
now offered under trade names
which furnish all around pTotec-
md rotenone in one spray.
Although it Is possible to get each
Of these Substances separately. they
are usually prepared I'M a mixture
which needs only . dilution OF wa
ter.
Rotenone, government experts
say, 8 thirty times IS powerful Is
!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
WOman>s Benefit

Annie E. Reynolds M. d., SUI
prcme health supervisor of the
WOman's Benefit association will
be guest of honor at dinner Civ
en- by Waterbury Review, No. 16,
at the Hotel Elton Copper Room
Monday night. Dinner will be
served at 6 o'clock.
DIR. Reynolds, making an Of
ficiaI visitation as a representa-
tive of the national organization,
will remain in Waterbury Tues
day. She. will be greeted by
social and Junior members as well
as benefit members of the local
chapter.
Those planning to attend the
dinner are asked to make their
reservations through Mrs. George
Casey, financial secretary Of II
Walnut avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
DOGS ALTERED in
EVENING DRESS
"a of Them Had Front Row
Seats at Premiere of
Motion Picture
BY GEORGE H. BEALE
United Press Staff Correspondent

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Albany, Ga, April IL. (UP)-Al-
bany population 12,112) was recov-
ering today from the grandest
plurge of its history.
It saw among other things, "a
dogs, attired in evening dress, sitting
in front row seats at the world
premiere of a motion picture.
State, mayors, motion picture
stars and New York reporters-25
of the latter were brought here at
the expense of Paramount Pictures
to sit in judgment of film entitled,
1.-THE Biscuit Eater"-had a rear
view of the dogs in person and a
head-on view of the same dogs on
the screen.
This rather weird arrangement
lasted but a short time for the dogs
had to be removed after one fight
and much barking.
The premiere climaxed day most
eventful in local history, excepting
only February 10 for this year when
tornado struck, killed 10 persons
and caused property damage esti-
mated at 100000.
Also Held Big Parade
To celebrate the world premiere
and to illustrate the civic pride
which permitted a quick recovery
from the tornado disaster, the city
also held parade, opened the
Georgia Florida state baseball sea-
son, gave a barbecue and arrested a
suspected pickpocket.
Since breeding pointers and rear
ing baseball players seem to exceed
even pecan and peanut growing in
interest for Georgians, celebration
of the combined historic events
crowded the facilities of the bars and
hotels until early this morning.
Joe E. Brown, the comedian, was
on hand to throw out the first ball
at the baseball game-Albany VS.
Americus-and he also sat behind
the dogs at the premiere.
Critics generally observed that the
picture was pretty fair" but woulc
not break the box Office returns Of
Gone with the Wind" the last film
with a totally Georgia background
Chief of Dog Stars
Chief Of the dog stars were Prom.
Use and Anna, both natives of AL
bany. The pointers were accorded
all the honors generally bestowed a
premieres on human film players.
The "a dogs that appeared in tn
picture, we're dressed in evening garI
in the beauty parlor of the city
leading hotel, driven to the theate
in limousines, and escorted rever
emily inside.
The male dogs were attired II
white leashes, and collars and blacl
ties. The females wore spangle,
colors of sequins.
Paramount had insurance in cas-
any one was bitten by dog.
Albany's Jackson street in the vi
cinity Of the theater was jamme
as 1t never had been before, and tn
crowd was treated to a grand do
fight between two mongrels, whC
Paramount said, were autograph
seekers.
Gold. when ground to q fine DOW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
$4,000 BAIL is
SET IN COURT

Cambridge, Mass, April II - Gu
PD - Bail totaling 100000 was set
today in district court for four
Charlestown men charged with the
armed robbery of a $3.50 payroll
from the Specially Shoe Manufact-
uring Company plant
The defendants, seized Monday
night in a CharlestoWn rooming
house, pleaded innocent. They were
William r. Carroll, "a, Francis 1.
Dover, %, Charles B. Williams, "a,
and Mario Ragusa, 81. Ragusa was
charged also with being an access
sorry after the robbery, which &C.
Cured Saturday. Judge Arthur P.
Stone continued the case to Tues
day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
FrQtemdl
NeUs
|. O. 0. F. Meeting

Grand Patriarch j. William
Gardner headed delegation from
Asantawae encampment to the
district meeting of the grand en-
campment. Odd Fellows last night
in Norwich.
Mr.. Gardner will head large
delegation from the local encamp-
ment to Bridgeport Saturday eve
ming where the Golden Rule de-
gree will be exemplified on a
class by the Stratford encamp-
ment at Odd Fellows temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
Clark COmmandery

The Degree, Order of Red Cross
was exemplified by Clark Com
mandery, Knights Templar, upon
a candidate at Masonic temple
last night.
Plans. were made for the annual
observance of Ascension Day
which will be observed at the
Temple Thursday May 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
Citizenship

A talk by Senator George T.
Culhane will feature a meeting of
the mathematician Civic Club
tonight. The meeting will be held
at the club rooms, 985 Bank street,
at $3.50 o'clock.
Senator Culhane will talk on
citizenship and current govern
ment problems. He will be intro
duced by Anthony Lepore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
SECOND GENERATION

Wallace Reid, Jr., is getting his
first important opportunity in Cecil
B. De Miles Technicolor opus,
Northwest Mounted Police with
Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll,
Paulette Goddard, Preston Foster
and Robert Preston. 1t was De Mile
who gave the elder Reed his first
chance in 1.-THE Golden Chance" in
1915.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
BY ELMER C. WALLER
UNITED Press Financial Editor

New York, April 12.-(UP)-Stocks
were irregular in quiet opening deal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12
UniCa

Miss Mary Brigli was elected
recording secretary of Unica chap
ter at meeting held at Speed
we'll hall last night. She succeeds
Miss Anna Giordano.
Plans were discussed for the
chapters annual dinner rance on
May 9 at Weverly Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-12

A one-man operator Of q complete
counterfeiting plant, specializing IN
5O-cent pieces, was arrested here
today by secret service agents ana
local detectives and held for q. S.
Commissioner Harry A. Krasow. Ar
rested in a shed on Giles street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
. STORIES.
 IN STAMPS
europe's Stamp Future Is PhiIoteIic Puzzle

HITLER is making almost as
 great a tumble of European stamps as he is the map of Eu- rope. The Third Republic of France ended alphabetically with the semi-postal issue above, one of two designs with surtax for the Red Cross. A new issue, pic- turing Premier Marshal Petain has been announced.
 The conquered nations of the west - Holland, Belgium, Den- mark, Norway--have continued to use their own stamps. Belgium lost Eupen and Malmedy, and Germany released two pictorials proclaiming the return of former German possessions. German is- sues are also in use in Alsace and Lorraine.
 Hungary and Rumania fought a "war of stamps" over Transyl- vania, and Hungary has already issued single item heraiding re- turn of the province. Rumania also has a flood of King Carol II Issues on hand that must be re- placed.
 Practically forgotten is the Balkan Entente, honored this year by four sets of the signatories of the pact. The promised, but never issued, Anglo-French stamp is a. thing of the past.
 War plays havoc with stamp albums, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
COPYRIGHT, ie4o. NEA SERVICE, ING.

, Ah, yes, your father wrote me last summer about 8 job" He paused ''Recently, I beleive, you were i1- volved in fight over my daugn- ter. Reprehensible, Mentor!"
 Helen said, Please, MT. Skel. ton, will you answer a question: Bill just has to know whether ms father has a chance for the Jon of coaching West"
 What impudencel" Skelton snapped. "You come here at II o'clock and ask me to divulge board business. Dorothea, take them to the door,"
 "That's nto fairl" Helen pro- tested hotly. "It's Dots fault were ] here, MT. Skelton. She promised Bill that you'd give Buck a chance"
 J. Conrad skelton scowled. "Is that true, Dorothea?"
 "Why-why, ."
 "Ill discuss this matter with you later, Dorothsu. Leave the room"
 Skelton turned to Helen and Bill. Let me assure you that my daughter does not direct the &C., tvities of the board. If she has misled you, I'm sorry. But l pride myself upon being a just man. Fol this reason I feel thta 1t is only fair to inform you of the truth At no time since the resignation of MT. Landis has the board con- sidered the name of Buck Men, tor"
 Gro Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
SERVICES HELD
 TO AID BRITAIN
Yale Professor Praises HerOism of English PeO-
 pie; Donations Made

Speaking in the auditorium of the Second Congregational church where the stars and stripes and the Union Jack were prominently dis played. Dr. George H. Nettleton, of Yale University last night ex- pressed infinite admiration for the courage and fortitude of the British people and called for held to Brit ain so that the heritage of freedom might not perish from the earth.
 The service was sponsored by the Bundles of Britain organization, and was attended by representatives of most of Waterbury's veterans soci- eties, many prominent individuals, and large number of clergymen. Wearing kits, members of Lord Kitchener Post, British War Veter- ans, collected the offertory, to be used for the purchase of cots and sleeping bags for British civilians rendered homeless by the war.
 Dr. Nettleton, Lampson professor of English literature at Yale uni- versity, cited example after example to Illustrate Britain's heritage of freedom. He mentioned Joseph Con- rad and Paderewski and quoted poems by William Wordsworth writ ten in the early part of the last cen- tury.
 Help to Britain he said, lis essential to the common good. We must pass from the mood of illu- sion. It is no longer time to senti- mentaliZe."
 Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, was in charge of the serv- ices aided by Rev. Thomas L. Sin clair, rector of All Souls Episco- pal church; Rabbi William P. Greenfield of Beth-El Synagog; Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church; Rev. Dr. Thomas s. Cline, rector of Christ church, Wa tertown; Rev. Samuel A. Budde, acting rector of St. Johns Epis- copal church and vicar of Christ chapel; Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor of First Congregational church; Rev. Conner R. Lewis, pas tor of the Third Congregational church; Rev. John R. Coombs, asso- ciate pastor of the Second Congre- gational church; and William Mont eonery Bennett Of Woodbury, prom inent member of Bundles for Brit ain. Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Cn AMlSlM C.nACKE ERS
AMERICAS SONGS

The spirit of America is typified in her national songs. How many of these five questions about them can your answer?
 1. Who wrote "The Star Span- gledl Banner and under what cir cumstances?
 2. From what song are these lines: Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet Freedoms song .. D? Who wrote 1t?
 3. Who wrote God Bless America?
 4. Which president approved the act designating "The Star Spangled Banner" our national anthem?
 5. What are the opening words of the second stanza of the national anthem?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
CHAPTER VII

When Bill left the house next morning he had every intention ot dropping Bucks letter into the first mailbox. But before he could do so Drowsy Peters moped up beside him.
 Flows the great lover?"
 Don't kid" Bill begged. I'm too low to take it."
 Me, too Drowsy said. T saw Helen last night"
 "H-how is she?'
 Lousy. She'd been crying. You know, Bill, I feel like a heel. got you to go after Dot. Now l wish I'd shut up. Can she really help Buck?"
 i've got to risk it." Bill said "It's our only chance"
 Drowsy shrugged. T hope she ain't just stringing you along, kid
 Bill thought about this remark all during classes. At noon he man aged to see Dot for a moment and she agreed to meet him after work
 When Bill arrived for work, Julius Peskin was waiting at the door to bounce on him.
 You've got a nerve, Mentor, he shrilled. Coming here after the way you brutally assaulted Waltonv"
 T hit him just one, MT, Pes kin Bil said quietly. Tn self defense"
 "Ha; You stole his girl, didn't you?"
 Bil saw that it was useless to try to explain. That needn't af- feet my job here, MT. Peskin. I'll work harder than ever if you'll let me stay
 Should have thought of that before you struck Walton" Peskin snapped. You can finish the week out, Mentor, while get a new boy. Now get busy polishing that dirty fountain
 The fountain was not dirty, but Bill polished vigorously. His first thought was that maybe Dot would explain to Peskin But, like Drewsy, he was beginning to won- der about her powers. Suppose she was just stringing him laong? Bills knuckles whitened. Tonight he'd find out for sure =.
 Eut Dot shied away from a direct commitment and turned on the tears.
 "Hill, how can you doubt me so? Didn't l have Landis fired2 Haven't I been talking to Father all day about Buck Mentor?"
 EDot sank down on the bench in front of Peskin's. With her back to Bill, she assumed a crushed attitude. Bill said des-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
OLD DIRECTORY REPLACED

Salmon, Idaho-(UP)-When tel ephones were first installed in Sal- mon in 1915, directories were dis trinuted. When the directories wore out they were not replaced and many subscribers have been calling their parties by name. not by num- ber. New directories were recently distributed and number use made obligatory. old style crank tele- phones were discarded in favor of more modern hnndsetE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Bill Loss His Job
 And Helen Demonds, And Gets, a Showdown

YESTERDAY: Bill takes Dot to the dance, fights with Bullethead. Dot is delighted to have been the cause of the quarrel, assures Bill that she influenced her father to fire Landis. Buck hears of the fight, but Bill refuses to explain. Buck writes letter, gives it to Bill to mail. He feels he has lost his sons confidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

Sac Pauio. Brazil, has closed a secret Japanese school and confls- cafed all iEs material.
Evening star., 1940-05-01
Delta Theta Chi
Will Entertain for
Rushees TOniaht

The District of Columbia Alpha
Chapter of Delta Theta Chi National
Sorority will hold a special guest
program for prospective members to-
night at 9 o'clock at the clubroom
of the Town House, COL Nineteenth
street NV. The program will be on
the music of ancient nations and
topics will be given by Miss Dora
Dunn. Mrs. Mary Mickey, Miss Betty
May Brown and Mrs. Helen Will
liams. Prior to the meeting, men,
bers will act as hostesses to their
rushees at dinner at O'Donnells.
A tea will be given May 10 from
to pm. at the home of Mrs. jose
phine Smither. 1884 North Abing-
don street, Arlington, Va, in honor
of the second anniversary of Alpha
| Chapter. Candlelight services will
be held for the installation of in
coming officers, including Mrs. Will
liams, president; Miss Mary Gala
gan, vice president: Miss Mildred
Brown, recording secretary; Miss
Maureen Mckee, treasurer; Mrs.
Mickey. corresponding secretary, and
Miss Dunn, sergeant at arms.
The first conclave of the Eastern
Province of Delta Theta Chi will
be held here May Is and 26, with
headquarters at the Dodge Hotel.
Members will attend from chapters
in Cumberland, Md; Baltimore,
Richmond, Washington, Chicago,
Philadelphia and New York.
Evening star., 1940-05-01
Lawrence Roberts
Hosts at Dinner
For WarsWicks

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Wood
Robert, jr.. were hosts last eve
ming at large dinner party at
the 1925 F. Street Club. Honor
guests were Mr.. and Mrs Albert
WarSwick of Palm Beach and Lon
don, who are in the Capital for a
brief visit.
Mrs. Robert wore gown OF heavy
white crepe embroidered in gold,
with matching long -sleeved jacket.
She and Mr.. Robert received in
formally in the flower -bedecked
drawing room of the club
Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Stanley F..
Reed were in the party, as were
Mr.. Justice Frank Murphy. the
Secretary of War and Mrs. Harry
H. Woodring, the Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Charles Edison, the
Polish Ambassador, Count jerry
Potocki; former Gov. and Mrs. O.
Max Gardner, Col F.. C. Harring-
ton, Mr.. Stewart Mcdonald, Sena-
tor Robert R. Reynolds, Senator
Tom Connally, Mr.. George T. Sum-
merlin, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Auchin-
Gloss, Mr.. and Mrs. William Mac
Cracken, Mr.. and Mrs. Aldace Walk
er, Mrs. A. Mitchell Palmer. Mrs.
Harold Walker and Mr.. Charles
Nicholson
Earlier yesterday Mrs. Harold
Walker had guests in for cocktails
to meet Mr.. and Mrs. WarsWick.
Evening star., 1940-05-01
Church WOmen's
Council to Hear
Mrs. knipp

Mrs. Walter Knipp of Baltimore,
a member of the Board of Directors
of the National Council of Church
Women, has been added to the list
of speakers for the May luncheon
to be held by the Washington Coun-
Gil of Church Women tomorrow at
12:45 pm. at the Washington Hotel.
Secretary of Labor Perkins is the
principal speaker DR.. Albert Joseph
Mccartney, chairman of the Com
mittee on Religious Life in the Cap
ital, also will speak. Mrs Knipp
will discuss briefly the work of the
council.
Miss Maria I. Dayoan, a Filipino
and representative of the Federal
Council of Churches in the Philip
pines, will be guest. She will appear
in costume and bring a word of
greeting from women of the Philip
pines.
The theme of the luncheon is
"What Do Ye More Than Others?"
Secretary Perkins topic will be "A
Citizen and His Country"
Mrs. Frank Linzel, president of
the Washington Council, will pre-
side Mrs Thomas j. HoWerton is
general chairman in charge of res
ervations.
Evening star., 1940-05-01
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY

unusually fine collection for their
musical value. These included Can
cion del Carretero," Buchardo;
"Ofrenda," and "Caballito Criollo, "
Ugarte. both of Argentina; "Prece"
and "Presente de Natal" by Pinto,
viola Quebrada" by Villa Lobos
and "Serenata" by Costa, all three
Brazilian composers. At the end
she added two others, Winter
Watts "The Little Shepherds s
Song and Ponce's "Estrellita." The
arias were sung with orchestral ac-
compartment, while Milne Charnley
was at the piano for the songs.
Mr.. Guzman, member of the Ma
rine Band Orchestra and we'll known
for his orchestral arrangements
often played on the programs at the
union, has written with real inspira-
tion in his Festival Overture" Far
from the usual overcrowded, over
emphasized style of many works
composed for a special occasion, 1t
has depth and poetic content with a
proper amount Of dramatic contrast.
The manner in which Mr.. Guzman
has maintained the balance between
these elements is skillful, while his
melodic themes are of noble quality
employing a fine blending of the
strings with the woodwinds.
The overture has strength and
huency from the first defamation
of the brass in the opening meas
ureS to its brilliant finale. While
prominence is given the strings the
other orchestral voices are brought
out with an effect that gives sn
individual color to the whole. It is
a work that will bear hearing often
and such must have been the audi
ence's judgment for the prolonged
applause brought the composer sew
Evening star., 1940-05-01
Chapter Re.elects

Mrs. Minnie McGraw Warder has
been reelected president of the
Washington Chapter of the Mount
de Chantal Alumnae Association.
Other officers reelected include
Mrs. H. w. Chadduck, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Daniel E. Howard secre-
tary and treasurer; Mrs. Michael j.
Colbert, chairman of program, and
Mrs. McCracken Fox, chairman of
publicity. Mrs. Moxley Patterson
has been appointed honorary presi-
dent and Miss Eileen McKenny, as
sociated member.
The associations final meeting
of the season will be May Is at the
home of Mrs. William Hopke in
Alexandria. Va.