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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Tn Plan Breakfast

Plans for the annual Communion Day breakfast of Ojeda council, Knights of Columbus. will be made at c meeting of the counci tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the society's rooms in the Weary building.
 It is planned to hold the bres''-fast on Sunday, May 12, Mothers Day.
 Plans for sponsoring a breakfast for children in the First Communion class of St. Francis church on Sat- urday, May II, will also be made at the m eting tomorrow, Grand Knight Roy F. Bunting announced today,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Attend Convention

Daniel Callahan, William Klema- szewski, Michael Nolan, Matthew Scully, Joseph Biernacki and Frank Goggin were delegates from the Naugatuck Young Democratic club at the Young Democratic state con- vention in New Haven Saturday. Jeremiah Callahan and James Be- rie were alternates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Union Meeting

Delegates from 13 locals of the United Rubber Workers of America in the second district attended a meeting at St. Georges hall, Linden Park Saturday afternoon.
 The U. R. w. of A. has 75,000 of the 125,000 rubber workers in this country now organized and is the bargaining agent for nine of the II plants in the U. s. Rubber system, Naugatuck and Providence being the only two not organized by this union, Sherman Dalyrimple of Ak ron, Ohio, general president of the union, said.
 Aid will be given to the local union to continue its work of com pleting organization of the Naug- atuck plant, Thomas Burns, general vice-preSident, and Frank Grillo, general secretary and treasurer, said.
 Others who spoke included the following members of the interna-
 -onal executive board: Herbert Wilson, Los Angeles; Salvatore Ca- milo, Cambridge. Mass; Glenn Gam, Detroit, Mich; Clarence Mar tin, Trenton, N. J.; Nathan Eagle, Akron, Ohio. Other speakers were: Joseph Kenishea, president of the Naugatuck union; George Cum mings of Providence, an organizer; and John Marchichando, organizer connected with the local union. Fred Pezzini president of the district council presided. Leon Maroski of the local union was chairman of the committee in charge of arrange ments. A supper followed the bus mess session and dancing was then enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
CLEAR NOSE to help you SLEEP WELL TONIGHT

DOES YOUR NOSE feel all dried out, clogged, or irritated, so that you find it hard to get to sleep? Then try put ting few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril at bedtime.
 vA-TRo-NoL SPREADS a comforting film that helps relieve transient congestion, lets you breathe more freely and helps pave the way for good nights sleep. ENJOY THE COMFORT and relief Vicks Va-tro-nol brings =. tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

it was. The Persians had to cut their battle line rounding a curve, so when they met the Greeks they were in bad position.
 The Athenians rammed the enemy with their slinky, fragile triremes, each propelled by about 170 oarsmen; and hoplites-about IA to the boat - bounced across to enemy craft for bloody action with spears.
 Suddenly, the Athenian fleet re- versed its tactics. With the Per- sians coming at full speed, The mistocles whipped his boats around, charged into the enemy.
 When the Persians finally called it a night, they had 150 of their 400 ships left. The Greeks had lost 40. Xerxes sulked off home ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
CHIMNEY BLAZE

A defective chimney caused a stubborn fire at 55 Congress avenue early yesterday morning. Several companies of firemen put out the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Krzykowski-W -Woitusik

The wedding of Miss Irene Krzy- kowski, daughter of MT. and, Mrs. Waiter Krzykowski of Brennan street, and Theodore Wojtusik of Bridgeport, son of MT. and Mrs. Szczepan Wojtusik, took place Sat- urday at the Church of the Holy Saviour in Union City, with Rev. Louis Wrzesinski, pastor, officiating.
 Mrs. Cora Kosatioski, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Chester KosatioSki, brother-in-la of the bride, acted as best man. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
 The bride was prettily attired in 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

Naval battles along the Nor wegian coast and in the Skager- rak may decide the course of the European war. The follow ing article Is the first of six describing historic sea engage ments that won wars. By NEA Service
 The old squeeze play didn't work when the Persians pulled it on the Greeks during the battle of Salamis back in 480 B. C.-the first great victory in naval history.
 Up until Salamis, the Persians had been mopping up all over the place.
 When the Greek fleet of 300 ships finally lined up in the straits between Athens and the island of Salamis, Fleet Commander Eury- blades, and Themistocles, brains of the gang, really had a problem There were 400 Persians men-o'-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
To Elect Officers

Officers of the Naugatuck Day Nursery association will be elected and reports for the year made at the annual meeting of the organi- ration Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the association home on Water street. Mrs. Thomas M. Bull, presi- dent, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
To Attend Meeting

George A. Warner of the Eastern Malleable Iron company and Win field s. WitherwaX of the Nauga- tuck Glass company will attend a dinner meeting of the Connecticut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
To Report Monday

Mrs. Mary Granica and Paul Szczepanski represented the Nauga- tuck Polish Central committee at the state convention in New Haven recently and will report at a meet ing at Polish Military hall here next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Church Activities

The board of trustees of the Sa- lem Lutheran church will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the home of Arthur Lorentzson, AZ May avenue. The Junior confirmation class will meet at 3:55 p. m. Thursday and the senior choir will rehearse at 7:3O p. m. Thursday. RehearsalS of the children's and junior choirs are scheduled for 4 p. m. and p. m. respectively Friday. The Senior confirmation class will meet at 4:45 p. m. Friday and at p. m. the Saem Ladies' Aid will visit the Zion Ladies' Aid in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

Naugatuck, April 22-The board of warden and burgesSes at its May meeting will be asked to authorize a survey by the acting borough en- gineer and preparation of estimate and street lines of City Hall street. This will be the initial step in pre- paration for grading of the street and installation of sidewalks there.
 It is not expected the grading work will get started before next year as 1t will take several months for the acting engineer, Charles Hitchcock, to complete his work on this lengthy and important street. Then a WPA proposal will be sub mitted for approval in connection with the street grading and as in all probability it VII be fall before acceptance is assured, the work will not get started until 1941.
 About 20 property owners on the street met Saturday afternoon in the borough court room with Ward ell John J. Sheridan and discussed the improvements. All seemed eager to have the improvements started as soon as possible. It was brought out there are about six property owners who have not yet indicated willingness to have sidewalks install led.
 The warden explained the side walk Installation would be a WPA protect and would be less costly to the property owners than were it to be done by the street department.
 During the session, it was men, toned that City Hall street is much used now, particularly the upper part by cars which wish to escape the center traffic so go from City Hill to High thence to the Little ItalJ section.
 Children Endangered
 Residents also explained that with few walks there now, children are forced out into the road and danger of injury from auto traffic exists.
 The warden indicated that after the necessary work has been done by the engineering department pr0Derty owners will be notified and individual conferences may be held.
 The warden told of the various WPA projects now underway and in response to a query as to whether or not the WPA may be in existence next year, said he believed it would or some similar agency would be in operation.
 He explained the proposed City Hill street project will be a big one and in addition to improving the street and property of the residents there will provide considerable work for those on WPA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Much Land Bought

Margaret Dunn Brennan and Walter Dunn have sold to Gardner F. Wood large piece of land south of Millville avenue bounded by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Board To Receive Request; Property
 Owners Seek Work
Annual Communion Breakfast of K. of C. Planned; 10. P. Town Committee to Discuss Election;
 WhittemOre May Hold Office Until November
NAUGAT OK
Correspondent: Wn1 J. Baxter-PhOne Naugatuck 39As

Millvi1le avenue, Dunn street and North Hoadley street, according to two warranty deeds recorded Sat- urday at the ofice of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. ft
 There are reported to be 45 lots and the price as indicated by tax stamps is $16,7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Briefs

MT. and Mrs. Henry P. Mccarthy of Park avenue has as their week. end guests, MT. and Mrs. Leonard E. Morrissey and three sons, of West Newton, Mass.
 William Cross, son of MT. and Mrs. A. Barton Cross of Walnut street, was a member of the junior varsity crew of the U. S. Naval Academy, which rowed against Princeton university Saturday. The crew on which the local young man is a member edged out the Prince ton junior varsity in a close race.
 Robert Burns, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Burns of Ward street, is reported resting well at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury, where he un- derwent an operation for appendi- citis last Thursday. He is soph- omore at the Naugatuck high school.
 Joseph Hanley of Rubber avenue, local dog warden, is expected home from St. Francis hospital, Hartford this week.
 Improvement is reported in the condition of Mrs. James Nardello of South Main street, who is a patient at St. Raphael's hospital, New Ha- ven.
 Martin Blade. Jr., of Hillcrest avenue is a patient at the Water bury hospital.
 Miss Kathleen Kelly of Highland avenue recently had as guests Mrs. Fife Goslin and daughter, Shirley, of Baldwin, l.. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Mrs. Margaret Englehardt

Mrs. Margaret Englehardt, 75, wife of William Englehardt, died sud- denly last night at her home, 1894 North Main street. She was a native of Germany and had lived in Naug- atuck 50 years.
 She was a woman of fine charac- ter and was highly respected. Her many friends were shocked to learn of her sudden passing.
 Besides, her husband, she leaves four daughters, the Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Englehardt, Mrs. Jos- eph Hanley and Mrs. Cecil Watson, all of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon at 2 p. m. from the Buckmiller funeral home, 22 Park place. Rev. Edward R.. Hance, pas tor of the Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in Hill- side cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to g o'clock and tomorrow from 3 p. m. to 5 p. m. and from p. m. to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

Opponents of Britain in India call the Prime Minister Herr Chamberlain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Birth Announced

Announcement has been made of the birth Thursday at the Water bury hospital of a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Frank D. Sabia of Al Twitchell court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Gambling Gases

Gambling Cases
 Although Joseph Retkowski Of 399 North Main street contended that those participating in 6 dice game at the Hop Brook playground on April IA were only "practicing" and that he saw no money being bet or passed, Deputy Judge George A. Kelly held the group was playing flor keeps" and administered fines to the six who faced the court Sat- urday. Twelve others, who were also charged with violating of the gaming law, failed to appear and forfeited bonds of $5 each.
 Of the six who appeared in court, Anthony Paiva of 437 High street and Alfred Paiva of 47 Prospect street pleaded guilty and were each fined $5 with 8 of each of the fines being remitted. The other four pleaded not guilty but were found guilty. Their names and fines fol- low: Joseph Retkowski, $5, execu- tion of sentence being suspended for 48 hours; Stanley Retkowski of Spring street, $5, placed on proba- tion for 30 days; Frank Bernaits, 59 Spring street, $5; John 'Sosnowski, 52 Crown street, $5 with $3 of this remitted.
 The F who forfeited bonds gave the following names, apparently fic- titiouS.: Oscar Marello, 695 Baldwin street. PrjdOenQrt. Tncenb D11kaS AQ Bridge street; John Jones. Spring street; George Brown, Southington; Mike Ireland, IA Washington street; Manuel Lewis, Naugatuck; John Ed wards, 105 South Main street; Frank Scheer,, IA Washington street; John Brown, G. Spring street; John Stafford, 31 School street; Abe Jones, 72 Greenwood street; Joseph Seymour, 109 School street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Second False Alarm

Police are Investigating a false alarm pulled Saturday night from box Al at the corner of Cliff and Pleasant View streets. It was the second false alarm in two success sive nights and was pulled at 10:20. Friday night 8 false alarm was pulled from Union City at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

NEXT: England disposes of Spanish Armada, takes com- mand of seas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
POLICE IN THEATER DRIVE
Arrest Managers for Over- crOwding - French Fu-
 neral Held Saturday

Beacon Falls, April 22-Rocco Longo of 1908 North Main street, Waterbury, who operates a theater in WatertoWn, was arrested by State Trooper Samuel Rome of the Beacon Falls barracks on a charge of over- crowding 8 theater, it was learned from the state police barracks today. Nicholas Del RoSSi of IF Clinton street, Waterbury was arrested on a similar charge yesterday by Trooper Rome.
 The cases are scheduled to be heard in Watertown on April 30.
 Funeral of Mrs. French
 The funeral of Mrs. Grace (But- ler) French, wife of Henry French, of Highland avenue, was held Sat- urday afternoon at the United church. Rev. Ellis J. Veale, pastor, officiate. Burial was in Pinesbridge cemetery.
 No Luck
 Local fishermen are disappointed with the lack of good fishing so far. Many have gone out but have found the streams too high and the fish not hungry. Few good catches have hear rny10rted here so far.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

cital will take place next Sunday at the Congregational church at 5 p. m. Carl Weinrich, head of the or gan department at the Westminster Choir college, Princeton, N. J., one of the country's most distinguished organists, will give the recital. MT. Weinrich started lessons on reed organ at the age of six and was ap- pointed organist of a large church when he was 16 years old.
 He soon became an associate of the American Guild of Organists and after being graduated from New York university and the Cur tiS Institute of Music in Philadel- phia, he became organist at the Church of Holy Communion ill New York city.
 The dedication and MT. Wein- rich's recital will redicate the local church organ, which has been re- built during the past year and has been given by the members of the church in memory of the late Har- riS Whittemore. The general pulp lie is invited to join with members of the church and friends of MT Whittemore in this service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Banquet Planned

Preparations are underway for the annual banquet and annual meeting of the Valley Players to be held at the Royal Windsor, Water bury on Saturday, May 4. Officers will be elected and reports read. Harry Wintsch is president now.
 The society is planning to initiate a number of new members will par ticipate in the dramatic or social activities of the group. It is plan ned to present Outward Bound here next fall.
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IN YAyORTTE ROLE

Cast In his favofite screen role,
that OF O two-fsted tard-riding
ranchcr, George O'Brien rs currently
seen IN RKO Radios Pirate Law"
o thrilling drama OF the Old West
depicting 0 bitter range war between
cattlemen and ncsterg.
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Heading for the White House?
THE WILKES OF INDIANA

This ID the twelfth OF q series presenting the
Republican families that may occupy the White
House after next January.
Six years ago Democrat Wendell Lewis Willkie
began O fight against the New Deaf 10 salvage"
Utilities OF powerful Commonwealth and Southern,
threatened by the iva experiment. In 1899 he
won that nght emerged with e78OO0,O00 tor the
properties the government had originally offered TO
buy for e66OO0O00. He also emerged as one OF
the abiest champions OF buSiress-and Republican.
Today, this big, handsome former Indiana lawyer Ia
o candidate for president on o program calculated
70 free business OF excessive governmental control
=. Wiiike calls himself liberal, says that true
liberals function rs ITO strive TO make men free"
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Wendell Lewis Wilikie

Wilkie was born 40 years ago In Elwood, Ind. His
parents both were lawyers and he early developed q
taste for the law, too, helped his father prepare
case OF TO- In high school and college he was out
standing as debater. Willkie was one OF the first
TO enlist In 1917 served with the 326th Field Artillery
In 1919 the youthful attorney began practice ut
Fort Wayne, Ind, then In Akron, o. His brilliant
In 1929 and four years later at Al, he became pres
dent OF the Si,i2860i 900 Commonwealth and South
ern system.
Wiilkie married Edith WIKI, the town librarian
OF Elwood, Ind, Just before he left tor France.
The WILKES have one child, Philip Herman senior
OF Princeton and recently voted "the most likely
To Ricceedv In hig class
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-22

up rooted and 90 hurting by the
camera. Then O mammoth success
sion OF tidal waves bolis In, the
final crest topping fifty feet. The
wild, awe-inSpiring scene Is hailed
as Hollywood's greatest storm tri.
iinph, outrankIng IN innsterfulness
the earthquake scenes In san Fran
cisco"
Action starts with tho opening
Ecene, when O sailing vessel found.
ers In raging seas, and Dorothy B
tho sole survivors. As O little girl
Ehe lands Oh an uninhabitcd South
Sea Island, far from regular ship
ping lanes Ten years later Pres
ton and Lynne Overnan, who are
fleeing In their pearl-hunting SUBJ
marine from o blood thirsty Polyhes.
ian chief, are the first visitors to
her paradise.
Besides, Miss Lamour, Preston,
and Oyerman, the caSt includes
hundreds OF others including J. Car
roll Naish IN O. featured role.
Opened by Mistake" hilarious
newspaper story starring Charlie
Ruggleg will DO the co-feature. Fca.
tured with the popular comedian
are Janice Logan, Robert Paige and
William Frawley,
Make O date 10 see this swell
show ut tho Strand over the week.
end and don't forget TO take I'd.
vantage OF the Strands low pricoS
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STRAND

Performances this evening at
Warmers Strand theater mark your
last opportunity 10 roe Jack Benny
In Buck Benny Rides Again; also
George Brent and isa Miranda IN
Adventure In Diamondg'.
Opening O three day engagement
as tho Strand starting tomorrow
afternoon Is Typhoon" amazing
technicolor adventure film which
co-Stars Dorothy Lamour and Rob-
ert Preston for the first time.
The picture boasts Sensational
thrill scenes that Strand patrons
won't forget In o hurry, Torrential
rain stings down IN sheets; wind,
fulI-gaie force, howls o sweeping
devastation; whole palm trees are
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STATE

Attractions concluding their en-
gagemert this evening OF Warner
Bros. cir conditioned State theater
include "Our Town with william
F0Iden and Martha scott In the CO.
starring ieads; also Ronald Reagan
In Murder In the Arr.
Laughs, OF the loud and long va
riety will be the keynote OF the
grand double hit bill opening ~ the
alr conditioned State tomorrow aft
erfi0On,
The spectacular laugh hit SANDY
u o Lady" starring Baby Sandy
will DO the headiiner and II you've
read the advance reports on the pic
ture you'll surely come prepared for
the biggest iaugh.fest Of your life.
A quintet Of comedians appear In
support OF the two.year-oid etaY.
Tho five funmakers are Mischa
Auer, Eugene Palette, Billy Gilbert,
Edgar Kennedy and Fritz Field, any
one OF whom has heretofore been
co1Bidered sufiicient for O comedy
OF ordinary proportions.
96tSH Wkh0 9uQayp Hle IOVuUlD
bratS from 1.-THE Under-Pup", Nan
Grey and Tom Brown complete the
fine cast.
Az tho second big treat the man.
ageInert will pregert Warner Bros.
new thriller Gambling on the High
Seas" with Wayne Morris, Jane wy
man, Gilbert Roland, John Litel and
Roger Pryor.
The film .sllS the exciting story
OF criminals who operate luxurious
gambling ships. Morris portrays the
role OF two-fisted reporter who sets
out 70 expose the racket.
Don't forget 10 soc this great show
VI tho State starting tomorrow. Tvs
q must" for everyone.
Start your vacation by attending
the State today. Don't wait for
your few brief weeks OF ftifl-at the
State fresh mountain climate awaits
you; invlgorating cir purified and
cooled by wonderful flachines and
State shows are tho biggest OF the
year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-22
In The Local TheaterS


Spencer Tracy In Edison, The
Man" again proves that ne rs one
OF the screens outstanding actors,
In any role assigned him. Twice
winner OF the coveted Academy
Award, Tracy adds another triumph
70 hts career with his portrayal OF
Thomas Edison.
The film opened this afternoon at
the Locw Poll Theater for on en-
gagefnent OF four days.
Tracy gives the role OF Edison o
sincere and deep understanding that
brings out the real greatness, the
down -to-carth huinanness and the
sparkling sense OF hum0r OF tho
celebrated American inventor.
In Itself, the story II filled with
excitement, thrills, and action - 10
much 10 that " ~ almost unbeliev-
able that oil OF " actually happened
In tho life OF one man. This 10 the
story OF Edison while no was still q
young man, and does not deal with
his life as an old man.
Throughout tho film n woven the
beautiful romance between Tracy
and lovely Rita johnson, who por-
trays his wife. Mis- johnson, In
her first starring role, is really 81.
perb and gives O fowiess perform
alce.
Others In the star-studded cast
ore Charles c0barn, Lynne overnnan
and Gene Lcckhart
Everyone will remember Spencer
Tracy for the perfect enjoyment he
has brought you In such films As
"Gan Francisco, boys Town,
Captain Colrageous", "Tet Pilot,
and tho very recent Northwest
Passage, and In Edison, The Man"
no far sifpasscs oil these, 10 be
sure TO- gee this newest Tracy pic
ttire.
on the same program Is another
smash hit, Charlie Chars Murder
Cruise, with Sidney Toier In the
tito role OF the super -sieuth. In
his newest OF tho thrilling Chan ad-
ventures, the WHY Chinese detective
sets out to solve tho most battling
mystery OF his entire career. In
supporting roles are Robert L0weFy,
who scored recently as Joseph" In
-Four SONG; Marjorie Weaver, and
many others.
Coming 70 this theater Wednesday
II another double smash hit bill COM
prised OF 1.-THE Captain Is o Lady,
Nom comedy drama with Charles
Coburn Beuiah Bondi and Virginia
Grey, also Manhattan HeartbeaW
with Joan Davis and o large cast.
Every Wednesday evening Is Up
roar Hour Night ut LoewS Poll, and
on Thursday night there 10 the In
creasingiy popular Movie Party,
game OF fun and fortune.