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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Reservations

Reservations
 Clyde Jennings, Margaret Driggs, and Frederick Bryan.
 The hostess chairman will be Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, 2nd; bridge chair men, Mrs. J. Warren Upson and Mrs. John Brodie; fashion show chairman; Mrs. T. P. Kellogg; tea chairman, Mrs. Samuel Lovejoy.
 For the dinner dance, Miss Mar garet Driggs will be chairman. as- sisted by Mir and Mrs. Austin L. i Adams. MT. and Mrs. J. M. Brodie, MT and Mrs. Siias Rowland. MT. and Mrs. Edmund Abbott, Jr., Fred ericka Bryan, Susan Smith, Polly White, Rachel White, Robert Lar kin, Jr., Arnold Lewis, and James Williams. Miss White ard the Messrs. Lewis and Williams will be in charge of games.
 Mrs. Gerald Low and Rodney Chase are in charge of the invita- | tion committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
w. HARTFORD MAN
 WINS PROMOTION

Maj. Hubert E. Johnson, business manager of the West Hartford school department, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, it was announced yesterday by Brig. Gen. Reginald B. DeLacour. The new officer has been commander of the observation squadron since 1880.
 Capt. Harry w. Generous, of Hartford, executive officer of the squadron, was promoted to the rank of major.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
TRUCK SKIDS
 INTO TRUCK

An Oliver Express, Inc, truck driven by John Gelinas, 25, of 66 Kingsbury street, skidded yesterday afternoon on Meriden road and crashed into a parked truck of the Koppers Conn. Coke Go. parked in front of 531 Meriden road. The front of the express truck was badly smashed in and had to be lowed from the scene. The police said that George L. Leary, 36, of 262 Barrett street, New Haven, is the operator of the coal truck. Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan investigated the &C., cident and made no arrest.
 Some traffic experts say pedes- trian crossings in the middle of the block are safer than the crosswalks at regular intersections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
KITCHENER POST,
 AUXILIARY TO MEET

The Lord Kitchener post and its auxiliary will hold a meeting to- night at the Mechanics hall at 8 o'clock. Plans vii lbe discussed for the Christmas party. Mrs. Susan Boyd will preside at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
LAURENCE FARREL THOMASTON FIRM
 WINS CONTRACT

The General Time Instrument Corp. of Thomaston has been awarded $12,450 contract for clocks by the Navy Department it has been announced at Washington.
 The Navy Department has awarded a $5,60294 contract to the Schroeder Bros. Mfg. Go. of Torrington for hacksaW frames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
ADVENT CHRISTIAN

Homecoming day will be observed at the Advent Christian Church on Cherry Street featuring the annual roll call and 8 brief membership service. Tomorrow night at ' o'clock Rev. Joseph P. c. Johnson, pastor, will speak on The Man of the Hour. i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Grace Methodist

Rev. Ernest Weise. pastor. The Everyman' Bible Class will hold regular meeting 9:l5 a. m. under the leadership of Frederick R. Book. The guest speaker will be Herbert Smith, general secretary of the Y. M. c. A.
 Church services will be held at 10:30 when Rev. MT. Weise will use as his subject, "Our Official Guide, in observance of Universal Bible Sunday. Sunday school will meet at ll:45 and in the evening, ' p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

A new device to calibrate airplane demonstrated. The operation of the device is based on combination of photcelectric cells with an amplify- ing system and accurate timing mechanism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Blood Of Alley
 Felines Used To Curb Rare MaIady
Recent Deaths of Many House Cats Here Blamed on Pan=LeuCOpenia- -Tramps' Immunity to Disease
 Makes Their Blood Sole Means of Checking It

Tramp cats, those alley creatures that howl in the night and duck the missiles of the screaming neghborhood giving their life blood to their pampered brethren
 the house cats who perishing in Waterbury from rare disease Dr. T. Giyard Waterbury veterinarian disclosed today The disease to the medical profession paneucopena There are no words ordinary English to describe the said it's virus is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Returns of tale United states pres. ldcntlal elections were announced In Havana. Cuba, in English, 6pan- ish and Portuguese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Bazaar Tuesday

The Parent Teacher Association of Waterville will sponsor a card party and Christmas bazaar, Tues Gay afternoon, in the gymnasium of Sprague school. There will be sale of food and fancy work, also white elephant table. Mrs. Ralph Bates is general chairlady. The card party will be in the form of a dessert bridge, at 1:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Josephine A. Moore
 To Wed 'Win' Kielty
Legion Post and Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party Dec. 2l; Mrs. L. Dadario Spaghetti Supper Hostess
W ATER VILE
Cores spondent-Nirs R W HenIon Teiepnone 5 s46

there will be the usal evening hour of worship. with sermon by the pastor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Ol "ogS1 GohIl. NOAtN4@36 WA4A take place in the near future.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Post and Auxiliary will hold joint Christmas party, Saturday night. December 21, at Fraternity hall. There will be dancing and a general social evening.
 Mrs. Louis Dadario of Thomas ton avenue held a card party and served a spaghetti supper at her home Thursday evening, attended by Mrs. Georgianna Grenier, Mrs William Moore, Mrs. Joseph McAr- dle, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Harry Sizer, Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs John Sonier, Mrs. Edward Martin and Mrs. John Byrnes, The proceeds will be used for the fund to purchase new marker fol the grave of Mrs. Eleanor Leisring former member of the Auxiliary. Mrs. Mary Blinn of ThomaSton avenue is confined to her home be- cause of sickness.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary, sponsored paper demonstration last evening at Fra ternity hall.
 Mrs. B. Bieler explained the vari- ous uses of many household articles made of paper, after which a socia hour was enjoyed. Cards were play. ed and refreshments served. Mrs Ruth Rooney, unit activities chair. lady was in charge, assisted by Mrs Katherine Dadario and Mrs. Ell McMahon.
 Present were: Mrs. Georgiane Grenier, Mrs. Harry Sizer. Mrs. Joh1 Stokes, Mrs. William O'Brien. Mrs Claude Stevens, Mrs. Della Carney Mrs. Evelyn Semrow. Miss Margare Stevens, Mrs. George Grenier, Mrs Ella McMahon, Mrs. Dorothy Cook Mrs. Ruth Rooney, Mrs. Leroy Cook Mrs. Katherine Dadario, Mrs. Riley Mrs. John ByrneS, and Mrs. Ger trude Henion. l Church services tomorrow Will ln clude:
 St. MichaePS
 Masses will be held at 8 a. m 9:15 and II o'clock. with Rev. Fran cis c. Higgins, officiating.
 St. Paul's Episcopal
 Rev. Roger Barney, pastor. Sec ond Sunday in Advent. There vii not be an early service. Churct school will be conducted at 9:30 a m. followed by Holy Communion and Sermon at 10:45 o'clock, witl Rev. Richard Willard officiating. Tht Young Peoples Society will meet a i T n. m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
St. Paul's Episcopal
WateryiIle Union

Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister Sunday school will meet at II a. m. and church service in the evening, at 7:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Waterville, Dec. ' - MT. and Mrs William Moore of Driggs street an- nounce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Josephine Agnes Moore, to William Vim Kielty. son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Kielty of WatertoWn. The wedding will take place in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Post and Auxiliary will hold a joint Christmas party, Saturday night December 21, at Fraternity hall. There will be dancing and a general social evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Gospel Hall Morning service will be held at 10:30 o'clock; Sunday school at F noon, and evening gospel service al 7:30 p. m.
Evening star., 1940-03-28

ana MdnVllle accept Lne OI1er!
Robert Montgomery's days of
driving an ambulance are over.
Production on "Busman's Honey
moon" has finally started in Metros
London studios, and Bob is toiling
once more as an actor instead of
working at war relief, ETC., in Eng
land. His leading lady is now Con-
stance Cummings, whom I haven't
seen on the screen for a long time.
In order to destroy the jinx that
has been pursuing Paramount's pic
ture, The Night of January 16," for
which the studio paid $5OO0O, the
title has been changed to Private
Secretary" If you remember,
ClAudette Colbert and Don Ameche
were originally set in the top spots.
Then Claudette was replaced by
Barbara Stanwyck; then Ameche
didn't like the part of a gangster.
Then Patricia Morrison was set for
the leading role. It was then dis
covered that Pat was a little too
plump for the part. Director
Mitchell Leisen then begged off.
And that's how matters stand now.
George Raft goes into the trucking
business in his next for Warner
Brothers. The epic is titled The
Long Haul and will probably pre-
cede the Free Soul" remake with
Norma Shearer. :. Rita HayWorth
gets another chance on her home
lot-Columbia-and when she fin
ishes her role in Metros Susan and
God" she reports back for the femi-
nine lead in "Singapore, opposite
Melvyn Douglas. Warmers have
finally decided to make the movie
based on Edgar Allan Poe's life, and
production gets under way in April.
Such is the dearth of good movie
material, that studios are now paying
out big money for unfinished novels
If they like the author and the
first few chapters. Dalton Trumbo
gets 5000 for The General Came
to Stay" which is only half written.
Republic studio is said to be dicker-
ing for Trumbo's sensational Johnny
Got His Gun" Louis Hayward
has been signed for top role in "One
OF Six Girls with Maureen O'Hara,
the leading lady. Olivia de Havil-
land is back on the Warner pay roll
at the moment. She stars in "Epi-
sode." =. AS follow-up to Virginia
City," comes THE Copper Kings"
which will glorify the Montana cop
per country. Enrol Flynn is the star.
Say, I wonder what Warmers will
do when they have covered the
United States-State by State.
X X
Shirley Temples mother says the
current story that Shirley will make
a personal appearance tour at $4,000
a week is not true. Richard Carl
son portrays Thomas jefferson in
Evening star., 1940-03-28

I wonder. what will happen If Peggy
and Manville accept the offer?
Evening star., 1940-03-28

.ita Granville in
Those Were the
Evening star., 1940-03-28

ADJUSTMENTS.
Evening star., 1940-03-28
Ann Sothern Is Cast
In Brother Orchid

Ann Sothern has been signed for
principal feminine role in Brother
Orchid" next Edward G. Robinson
starring film at Warner Bros. Miss
SoJhern's latest assignment win be
her second at Warmers. She made
her screen debut there as Harriet
Lake, singer, in Hearts In Exile,
several years ago.
Morgan Conway is another addi-
ton to the cast of Brother Orchid. :"
Evening star., 1940-03-28

Frank Lloyd's ''Tree of Liberty"
Don Ameche has top spot in -Four
Sons"-with Nancy Kelly, Eugene
Leontovich and Alan Curtis. Curtis
has recently been sick in a local hos
pital, but is now okay. Virginia
Bruce probably will play the girl in
1.-THE Desert Song" with Dennis
Morgan as the singing lead.
(Released by the North American
Newspaper Alliance, Inc.)
Evening star., 1940-03-28
Connecticut Writer
Wins Play Award
CHARLESTON, s. G

Albert Carriere of Litcnfield,
Conn.,, is the winner Of the Dock
Street Theater's national playwright
award.
His winning play, 'Danbury Fair" :"
will be produced in the theater al
Charleston. The award, offered
through the theater by Playwright
Clare Booth for a play exemplifying
superior promise, consists of $500 in
cash, in addition to expenses OF a
trip to Charleston to collaborate
with the theater staff in the produc-
ton.
Evening star., 1940-03-28
Contract Awarded
Felix BreSSart

Felix Bressart, who registered as
a new popular favorite with his
characterization of the lanky Rus
sian commissar with Greta Garbo
in "Ninotchka," signed long-term
contract with Metro GoldWyn-
Mayer, where he is playing his third
consecutive character lead.
Evening star., 1940-03-28

Days." In which
he had to age
from 30 to 60
years. He did it
with the aid Of
gum, rubber and
c e m e n t. Then
Sol Lesser got
him for the lead
ing juvenile in
"Our Tow n"
From there he
went INTO Co.
lumbia's big pro-
duction of "Ari-
zona," with Jean
Arthur as his
lie a ding lady.
Evening star., 1940-03-28

Ie ding lady. s"e"Ah "rA"@m'
When this is in the bag, Holden
reports back to Paramount for the
lead in ...I Wanted Wings" Not q
bad years work!
Peggy Hopkins Joyce married to
Tommy Manville? Paramount is
trying to get the much married.
and divorced-couple to play hus-
band and wife In Il Want Di-
vorce," starring Dick Powell and
Joan Blondell. Which seems to
reach a new high in publicity stunts.
Evening star., 1940-03-28

Already announced for featured roles
were Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jen-
kins and Donald Crisp.
Brother Orchid" is to be filmed
from short story by Richard Con-
nell,
Evening star., 1940-03-28
Not a Bad Years Work
Was William HOlden's
An Unknown, He Started With
Golden Boy and Prospered;
Paramount Has an Idea
BY SHEILAH GRAHAM.
HOLLYWOOD.


Franklin Beedle % salary $50 week borrowed by Columbia from
Paramount for the role Golden
William Holden Beyond little awkwardness Holden
account OF himself the Then borrowed
him for Invisible co-starrg
diately .
happen Peggy
and Manvile
Evening star., 1940-03-20
Wa|sh's 5 Reelection
Seen Assured Unless
He Retires
RefusoI to Run Again
Would Open Scramble
For Senate Scot
(Tht5 concludes a series of three
articles on the political situation
In Mdssachusetts.)
BY WILL p. KENNEDY,

BY WILL p. KENNEDY,
Star stafI Correspondent.
BOSTON (By MaiD Senator
Walsh will be reelected, according
to both Democrats and Republicans.
In 1884 he had a majority OF $4,000.
This year he Is considered the one
sure political prediction in the "Old
Bay State"
The Massachusetts, delegation of
IS members in the National House
Of Representatives-f1ve Democrats
and 10 Republicans-is likely to be
reelected, with two possible excep-
tions - Representative Joseph E.
Casey, Democrat, in the third Glitch
burg district and Representative
Robert Luce, Republican, in the
ninth Cambridge -Waltham) dis
trict. Both face strong opposition.
Walsh Campaigning Effectively.
There have been persistent rumors
that Senator Walsh intends to retire.
Although he has not yet publicly de-
clared his intention, he has already
done considerable, effective CAM
paigning, and has held repeated con-
ferences with Attorney General Paul
A. Dever, the Democratic candidate
| for Covorpnr and N6ovor AEour;,~
Tobin of Boston, candidate for Dem
ocratic National Committeeman.
Henry Parkman, jr., the present
corporation counsel, is expected to
be Senator Walsh's Republican op-
ponent. He is a liberal. Some effort
was made to induce Owen A. Hoban,
district attorney in Worcester Coun-
ty, to run against Senator Walsh,
but they are long time friends and
Mr.. Hoban declined. 1t Is understood
that Mr.. Hoban would much prefer
judgeship appointment and is
likely to be named before long.
Roger w. Putnam, Mayor of
Springfield, has also been mentioned
as a possible Democratic candidate
for the United States Senate-but
it is recognized that he would have
little chance opposing Senator
Walsh. Former President Herbert
Hoover still has many friends in
Massachusetts, and an effort was
made to draft Christian A. Herter,
Speaker Of the Massachusetts, House,
q former secretary to Hoover, as the
Republican candidate for Senate. Mr..
Herter. while admitting that he
would like to be elected, declared en-
phatically that he would not be a
candidate in opposition to Mr.. Park
man, his friend. John w. Haigis of
Greenfield, has, as usual, reserved
his right to run for the Senate but
Evening star., 1940-03-20
1t receiving little encouragement
from leaders In his own party.

1t receiving little encouragement
from leaders In his own party.
Walsh Retirement Forecast Scramble
During the consideration of sena-
torial candidates, it was disclosed
that If and when Senator Walsh de-
cides that he does not choose to run
again, there will be a grand scramble
Of candidates. Among the Demo-
Gratis who are expected to contest for
the nomination are Mr.. Dever, Rep
resentative John w. Mccormack
from South Boston, James M. Cur
ley, former Governor and former
Mayor Of Boston; Charles Hurley,
former Governor, and Thomas F..
Moriarity, district attorney in West
ern Massachusetts,.
A survey of the entire State, how
ever, shows plainly that, irrespective
of party affiliations, the voters Of
Massachusetts feel that Senator
Walsh is entitled to the senatorship
and will be returned until he makes
up his mind to retire voluntarily. 1t
Is said by many leaders: mo one in
Massachusetts can lick Senator
Walsh" 1t is also said by the high
est officeholders in the State: walsh
is the smartest politician among us.
He is the grand master"
Casey Seriously Threatened.
Republican leaders say that Rep
resentative Casey Is the only present
member of the Massachusetts, dele
cation whose reelection is seriously
threatened. He has been mentioned
as possible "slate" candidate for
attorney general. but has notified
the "slate-makers" that he intends
to run again for the House. Two
years ago he won close contest
against blind man, with only 1000
majority. There has heen some talk
of drafting District Attorney Hoban
to oppose Mr.. Casey, but Mr.. Hoban.
it is reported, does not care to make
the race. Thus far his Republican
opponent has not been declared. but
the Republicans are preparing to at
tack Mr.. Casey on the grounds OF
greater friendliness towards radical
groups than his district will stand
for.
If the veteran Representative Luce,
Evening star., 1940-03-20

former Lieutenant Governor, decides
again to make the fight for Con-
gress he will have strong opposition
within his own party for the nomi-
nation from several candidates. The
favorite among the voters apparently
IS State Representative Philip G.
Bowker Of Brookline. He is aggres-
sive, has built up effective campaign
backing and has been making
speeches throughout the district.
The Democratic candidate against
Mr.. Luce IL to he Thomas H. Eliot,
relative Of the late Charles w.
Eliot, president emeritus Of Harvard
University. He is administrator of
wages and hours for Cambridge. He
ran against Mr.. Luce two years ago
and came within 1900 votes of win
ming. A change in ward lines in
Cambridge has given Mr.. Eliot, it Is
estimated, an additional 1000 Demo-
cratic votes.
Evening star., 1940-03-20
Increased Funds Asked
For c. M. TIC. Proqrom

An appeal for increased funds to
increase the number Of young men
enrolled in the citizens military
training camps was made yester-
day to a subcommittee of the House
Appropriations Committee by Mrs.
Noble Newport Potts, president of
the National Patriotic Council,
which takes an active interest in
the conduct Of the camps.
Mrs. Potts pointed out that only
enough money has been made
available in the past to provide
training for half of the young men
seeking admission.
Evening star., 1940-03-20

Gasoline prices in New Zealand
have increased IL cents a gallon in
four months.
Evening star., 1940-03-20

"In 1890 miles, including
. trip through Mexico, I've
spent only $1.60 for mechan.
ical work .. The roominess
and riding comfort Of our
1910 Packard have exceeded
our fondest expectations"
DR.. F.P. Cross, Altadena, Cal.
Evening star., 1940-03-20

None better. Strong.
tempered steel blade.
Full taper grinding.
Offered in this event
at 4 new low price.
Evening star., 1940-03-20

Afterconsidering the'usuar
cars 1 decided to purchase 4
1o4OPackard. In aroad check
of 1,7oo miles my One Ten
averaged 17A miles per
gallon" c. Leitch, Diekey'
vile, Nd.
Evening star., 1940-03-20
FOLDING RULE

Seaso ned maple
painted bud. Brass
trim. Graduated in
16ths. Rounded Joint.
Middle plates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02
League of Republican
Women Plan Tea
At Reopenine

Mrs. Edward Everett Gam, presi-
dent OF, the League OF Republican
Women Of the District, and Mrs.
Lydia Van Zandt, lecturer and trav-
eler, will be the guests Of honor of
Mrs. Edward A. Keys at q tea at the
league headquarters Thursday aft
ernoon.
A talk by Mrs. Van Zandt on Hit
ler's Britzkriegs" at 4:30 pm. fol-
lowing the tea hour, is to be q fea-
ture Of the party which will mark
reopening Of the league headquarters
for the autumn season. Other mem
bers Of the organization also are
being permitted to arrange for
guests.
Among those to be entertained by
Mrs. Keys will be Mrs. James A.
Watson, Mrs. Ulysses S. Geyer, Mrs.
Frank Crowder, Mrs. Jesse B. Saw
age, Mrs. Joseph A. Herbert, jr.;
Mrs. R. H. A. Carter, Mrs. Gregg
c. Birsall, Mrs. John Fleming, Mrs.
John Hyde, Mrs. David H. Blair,
Mrs. Gilbert H. Grosvenor, Mrs.
Russell B. Harrison, Mrs. E. L. Flor
ence, Mrs. Glenn A. Smith, Mrs.
Philip A. Walker, Mrs. Albert Stahl,
Mrs. Ward M. Choate and Mrs.
Eugene E. Stevens.
Others will include Mrs. Golden
w. Ruggles, Mrs. r. A. Boone. Mrs.
Carl Hoffman, Miss Julia Young,
Miss Margaret Delano Gage. Miss
ROBBIE Evans, Mrs. Elliott Hague,
Mrs. Everett Wilson, Mrs. Everett
Wilson, jr.; Mrs. Belle williams,
Miss Frances Goodwin and Mrs.
Carl Trayham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02

flies open, showing the interior COW
cred with . layer Of dust or dirt:
the reptile turns over on its back
and the tail quivers, followed by q
general shudder which indicates all
Is over.s
He will permit you to pick him
up, toss him aside, hang him over
fence rail or branch of q tree, and
not show one sign Of life! But
here Is the joke-turn him over on
his "tummy" and the buffer fiips
back! For fun, this stunt was
tried out on the Florida hog-nose
the most of one Sunday afternoon.
To be dead he felt he must be
sunny side up!"
The celebration Of the hog-nose
varies from q body color Of some
shade Of brown or yellow, with ir-
regular splashes Of black or dark
brown on the back from neck to
tail, and there Is q row of smaller
blotches on each side. The under
side is yellow, tinged with green.
Those living In some locations are
darker, others lighter, conforming
to the growth in which they are
found.
Frogs and toads, especially toads,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02
Sigma Kappa Groups
To Open Fall Season
With Joint Meeting

The Washington Alumnae Chap
ter of Sigma Kappa Sorority will
open its fall social season with a
buffet supper and joint meeting of
the junior and senior groups Sep
TENDER Is at the Columbia Country
Club.
Mrs. Harlow c. McCord, president
of the chapter. announced appoint
ment of committee chairmen for
the coming season as follows: Audit
ing, Mrs. Earl F.. Smithson; poetry
anthology, Mrs. Robert Van Sickler;
Christmas cards, Miss Dorothy Sorn-
berger; executive. Mrs. Donald
Saunders; finance, Mrs. Barton w.
Richwine; life membership, Mrs.
Lewis B. Rhodes; magazine, Miss
Catherine Lapish; membership, Miss
Alma Barker; music, Mrs. Sterling
r. Maddox; nominating, Mrs. ]. H.
Lapish; Panhellenic, Mrs G. r.
Cooper; philanthropy, Mrs. Winifred
p. Tiencken and Mrs. Paul Russell;
publicity, Mrs. Charles E. Krey;
rushing, Mrs. John Cunningham,
and scrapbook, Miss Lee Hardell.