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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
INVITES COUNCIL

Detective AL Farrar appeared
before the council Monday to pre-
sent a personal invitation to the
commissioners to attend the 10th
annual ball of the Police Relief
Benefit association to be held
Friday evening, March s, at the
Century ballroom.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
INVITE
PUBLIC TO SEE STARS

Amateur astronomers will have
an opportunity to view the heav-
ems Wednesday evening from the
College of Puget Sound campus,
providing weather is clear, ac-
cording to George erosion. presi-
dent of the Amateur Astronomers.
Five planets now may be seen on
clear nights. II Wednesday eve
ming Is cloudy, the gathering will
be held the first clear night.
Telescopes viii be provided for
the public from 8 p. m. to mid
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
POSTS SIS BAIL

Victor Davies. laos No. Union
ave-, posted SIS bail for release
from the city jail on 4 drunken
ness charge Monday. Police took
him to Tacoma General hospital
early Sunday for stitches in his
scalp after he was hurt In q fight.
then booked him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
TACOMA COUPLE WINS
STATE WALTZ CONTEST

A Tacoma couple. Miss June
Legge and Nicky Radonich. was
judged winner Of the state waltz
contest at the Century ballroom.
winning over three other couples
in the finals Saturday night. The
champions have accepted a chal-
lenge to risk their title in Aber-
deem soon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
AUTHORIZE SIDEWALKS

An ordinance authorizing forma-
ton Of q local improvement dis
trict for installation OF sidewalks
In So. 64th St. from South Tacoma
way to Oakes st. was passed by
the council Monday. The petition
had already been granted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27


Seven Tacomans. who were
prominent In music circles when
they were attending school her~,
win appear Thursday afternoon
and evening as members Of the
University Of Washington concert
band.
The band, being brought here
for concerts In the junior and Sc
nior high schools during the day
and the Jason Lee auditorium at
night, IL donating its services in a
drive to raise funds to help defray
expenses Of sending 20 young mu-
sicians to a national meet In Cali
fornia next month.
The 20 Tacoma students have
applied to attend the National Mu-
sic Educators conference at Los
Angeles from March so to April 5.
Tacomans now playing with the
University Of Washington band
are: Richard Lang. tenor saxo-
phone: Miriam FOLSOM, Fren c h
horn; Eric Nelson. clarinet; Claire
Garlick. bassoon; Marshall Dowl-
ing. cornet: Bill Anderson. from
bone. and Roberta Rice. drum ma
joress.
Morning and afternoon concerts
VIII Be played In the Lincoln and
Stadium high schools and four
junior high schools. In the eve-
ming the band viii appear at ia
son Lee. the concert being open
to the general public.
Helping TO publicixe the evening
concert is . committee from the
Young Mems Business club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
HELD FOR DRUNKENNESS

Accused of choking his wife,
then running his two small sons
and wife out of the house In their
nightclothes. man listed as
Patrick Pargeon. So. 26l1 No.
McCarver St, was in the city Jail
Monday on a drunkenness charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
RUNAWAY IS CAPTURED

A i6-year-old boy. who had de-
cided to run away. but sneaked
bsckstage in the Capitol theater
Sunday night to get out Of the
rain. was turned over to police
and returned home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Child, Thought Stung, Was
Wounded by ~ Rifle Shot

The hornet" that stung Arnold
Kaelin. 13-year-old Firwood school
boy, as he was walking home last
Friday afternoon has been dis
covered and will be reprimanded.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
MARRIAGELICENSES

A marriage license application
was filed with the Pierce county
auditor by William T. Bernard. rs.
Detroit. Mich. and Myrtle J. Win.
IS. Abbotsford, Wis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
DRIVER POSTS BOND

Arrested by deputy sheriffs
Saturday night for driving while
drunk. J. Bradley was released on
$500 bond
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

And The man went
after his quail
And he sang As he
went. And be got
his limit. and he
brought some
back 70 Mac On
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Connty Meeting Held

Resolutions on the death of Dr Thomas F. Maher, chief medical off, cer at the U. s. Veterans hospital in Newington who died Wednesday afternoon, were drawn up at the meeting of the sixth district Ameri- can Legion in the Eagles hall on Main street, Wednesday night. Dis trict Commander Harold Smith of Winsted who presided was instructed to name group of honorary bear CTS to attend the funeral.
 Arthur Connell of Middletown, de- partment vice commander, spoke briefly, telling of the excellent con- ditions for the caring of ex-service men at the new Rocky Hill hospital. Chef Declare of the Firty and Eight, John Potter of Torrington, Grand also spoke briefly or the child vel fare work being carried on by the Firty and Eight and announced the delegates from this state to the child welfare conference in Brattleboro, Vt, January Band 19. They will be Henry Kamens of Terryville, Charles Gilbert of Norwich and himself.
 All posts in Litchfield county have completed plans for national de- fense. They will take over observa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Several Thousand
 Participants Set
 For Unique Event
Supervisors to Entertain 40 Children at Party Toe night-Mrs Betty Anderson Succeeds Mrs. Lillian
 Johnson as Noble Grand of Columbian Rebekah
NAUG CAT UCK
Correspondent: Wm j. Baxter-PhOne Naugatuck Ss4s

Naugatuck, Dec. 19.-Probably the largest mass singing of Christmas carols ever to be held here will take place next Tuesday when sev- eral thousand employees of the U. s. Rubber company will participate in gigantic sing for IS minutes at the noon hour.
 All departments of the company will unite in front of the Tennis Tower on Maple street at noon on that day.
 In response 10 popular request from the employees, all the familiar old carols will be rendered.
 This is the first community sing ing" of the company and it is ex- pected to be most enjoyable. The stitching department will furnish a Christmas tree and there will be Christmas decorations.
 It is expected many other resi- dents will turn out to hear the singing.
 Children'S Christmas Party
 More than 120 Naugatuck children between the ages of and 10 will attend a Christmas party in the game room at the United States Rubber company tonight. This party given by the U. s. Supervis- ors' Club is an annual affair for Naugatuck Riddles. Refreshments of sandwiches, chocolate milk, and ice cream will be served. Each youngster will receive a top, gift of wearing apparel and bo xof candy and fruit. A short Christ mas program will be given for the children. The party is possible be- cause of gifts by members of the management and the Supervisors club.
 Christmas Observance
 Factories here will close Christ mas day, as will also stores, banks, libraries, barber shops and other business firms.
 Employees of the U. s. Rubber O., the Eastern Malleable Iron Co.,, the Risdcn Mfg. Co, and the Peter Paul, Inc, firms will have only one day as a Christmas holiday next Wednesday. In some years in the past, some of these firms have giv- en several days but they are so busy this year that it will mean the empoyes will not lose any work.
 Borough residents are more pros porous this year because of the factt hat more are working and more are working longer than at this time last year. This has been reflected in Christmas sales in To- cal stores so far.
 There will be many from out of town, former residents or college students, who will spend the holi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19

various streets in town 1'n1IuI carols on that evening, and win nr'1 other groups in town to join them
 A special Christmas eve serVicae will be held at the United church. with the time to be announced Sun day by Rev. Ellis Veale, pastor
 Community Tree
 The community Christmas tree has been decorated and is Co be lighted each evening until after New Years day. It was transplanted last year and now stands next to Ei1e town hall building. It is oyer % feet high. Additional light strings have been placed on the tree this year and 1t presents Q very attTac- tive appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
ton posts which will be set up throughout the country.

ton posts which will be set up throughout the country.
 Edward O'Connen of Watertown was elected 8 member of the execu- tive committee to succeed John Me- Cleary of Watertown, who recently resigned.
 A meeting of the sixth district auxiliary was held in the Legion rooms with only routine business be- ing transacted, following which the two groups held a joint social in the Eagles hall, featured by Christ mas tree and grab bag.
 Refreshments were served by Ply mouth post American Legion, and auxiliary. A cigaret shower was held. Over 300 packages of cigarets and a quantity of tobacco and pipes have been donated to be sent to the vet erans in the Newington hospital for Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Christmas Partx

Terryville Eagles will hold their annual Christmas party for children of members in their hall on Main street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Nearly 225 children are ex- pected to be entertained. Each will be presented bag of candy and fruit and gift. A Christmas tree will be set up in the center of the hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Eagles, Christmas Party

Final arrangements have been completed for the annual Christmas party of the Naugatuck Aerie of Eagles for local children. It is ex- pected many hundred children will enjoy the affair which will be at Columbus hall, Sunday at p. m.
 Santa Claus will be on hand and there will be an entertainment pro- gram. The youngsters will receive gifts.
 The St. Francis Drum Corps, con- sisting of 33 boys. and, girls, will fur nish music and Wendell Bacon will render trumpet solos. The program includes "Swanee," Maryland" :" God Bless America" Annie Lau- rie", Bells of St. Mary's" and "Jin- gle Bells. Francis Caulfield is chairman of the committee in charge.
 After this party the corps and committee will go to Meadowbrook home to spread Christmas cheer to the residents there. Edward Gar land and Joseph Kane are assisting MT. Caulfield.
 Fund Grows
 A total of $32S.50 has been con- tributed to date to the Polish Relief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
ROSE GRANNISS
 IN S2O,OOO SUIT
Claims Estate of Frederick H. StieIer Owes Her $12,-
 AIS for Services Given
seHRTYlLLE grrcspoOdent; J.F. Ryan, IA W s5sn .ss. Eet 3Es9 FSslsSaI Isis

Terryville, Dec. 19--Rose r. Gran miss of Terryville claims the estate of Frederick H. Stleier, late of Ter ryville of which the Terryville Trust company is administrator, owes her the sum of $12,478 for services rem dered by her ana 14v4a money lent by her.
 She has brought suit against the estate in an action returnable to su- perior court for Litchfield county at it's January term. According to the writ, filed Tuesday with Superior Court Clerk c. Wesley Winslow, she seeks damages of $20,000.
 The woman claims from August, 1892, to November Is, 1884, she rem dered services to the late MT. Stieler including nursing and washing and that from November 15, 1884, to the time of his death, July 2, 1940, she furnished him with a home, nursing and other services.
 She states she performed these services with the understanding she was to be reimbursed under the terms of MT. Stieler's will. He died, how ever, without leaving a will of any sort, and although she has made de- mand on the estate for the amount due her for services which she states total $3,317, she has not been com- pensated. Rose Grannis further states that in addition to her claim for services rendered she also ex- pended the sum of $3 per week for MT. Stieler, making a total of $3,OOO and that she has lent the estate the sum of $2,15984. She states all of her claims on the estate have been diSallowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
CAROL SINGING PROGRAM READY United Church Members to Sing on Various Streets
 Christmas Eve
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter Phone Naugatuck 39lS

Beacon Falls, Dec. Christmas carols will be sung in the fashion of the minstrels of former days, on the coming Christmas eve. Members of the Christian Endeavor society of the United church will go around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19

The funeral of John Butler of Rochester, former local resident, was held this morning at 8:3O from the Buckmiller Funeral Home, 9 Park Place, to St. Mary's church at g o'clock, where high mass of re- quiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 Rev. Joseph Kochunas was cele- brant of the. Mass, Rev. George Dunn was deacon, and Rev. Thomas Griffin, pastor, was sub-deacon. Father Kochunas officiated at the grave.
 The bearers were: Eugene Cornell, John Geary, Milton, Carlton, Emmet and Gerald Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Dividend Announced

Clarence Chapman, president of the Chapman Machine company, 37 Main street, announced payment of 8 three per cent dividel4o on the corporations common stock, the first dividend in three years. The shares have a par value of $25. The firm, which employees 15 people, man. ufactures screw machine products.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Three Games Tonight

Three games will be played in the Terryville Community league tonight in St. Casimir's hall with the South Ends meeting the Independents in the opening game at 7:15 o'clock. The second game will be played be- tween the PIMA and the Stag A. C., while the Young Mems A. c. will meet the Thomaston House in the main attraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Tn Get Bonus

EmployeS of the local G. C.. Mur- phy Company store who have been in continuous employ for one full year or more will receive a Christi mas bonus, the amount depending on the years of service, w. c. Mo- Kee, local store manager, has an- nounced. Managers and assistant managers are not included in the distribution as they receive a bonus at the close of the year based on terms of their contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Home From NavY.

Ensign Raymond Dubois of the United States navy is spending a lO-day leave of absence with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Lionel P. Du- Bois, of 12O May street. He arrived home yesterday from Charleston, S. C., after cruise about the West Indies. Ray, former high school football star and captain of the U. s, Naval academy eleven two years ago, is now on the U. S. Destroyer Ellis. During the past six months he has been making cruises with the east coast fleet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Transferred

William Klepps, son of MT. and Mrs. Julius Klepps of 1O4 North Main street, and Anthony GontaTz of Town Hill, privates in the reg ular army, have been transferred from Fort Preble, Me, to the Panama Canal Zone,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19

MT. and Mrs. Leon Boglarski of 35 Beach avenue announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Mildred, to Marshal Chaplinski, son of Mrs. Anna Chaplinslii of Beach avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Party Tonight

Final preparations have been made for the Christmas party which will follow teh meeting of Evergreen Chapter, Order of East ern Star in Masonic hall tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
To Spend Holidays Here

William Wyatt, a freshman at the Ohio State University. Colum- bus, Ohio, is to arrive here tomor- row to spend the Christmas holi- days at the home of his parents. MT and Mrs Edgar Wyatt, of Walnut street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
To Elect Today

Election of officers will feature the annual meeting of the Naugatuck division of the Mattatuck Boy Scout Council, to be held this afternoon at 5:15 at the local Y. M. c. A. William H. Moody, chairman, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Receive Bonus

The 175 employees of the Cooper Oven Thermometer company in Pe- quabuck received an extra weeks pay in their envelopes Wednesday as a bonus. All employed previous to August IA received full weeks pay while those who entered the employ since that date had their bonus on a pro rata basis of what they have earned.
 Turkeys Tonight
 Forty-five card players from Thomaston, Watertown. Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Rubber Workers Plan Noon Hour Carol Sing Tuesda

Waterville and Bristol are expected to be in attendance at the forty y-five party of Leo XIII council, Knights of Columbus, in their rooms in the Austin House tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Game Postnoned

The scheduled basketball game between the St. Casimir's and St. Stanislaus teams in Meriden tonight has been postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
WATERFOWL DRIVER, PELLENS, SIDESWIPED

Southington, Dec. 1s.-Joseph I. Bachmann of 695 Pine street, For eStvil1e, was given a summons early Wednesday by Policeman Walter s. Hushak to appear in the town court Thursday to answer a charge of violating the motor vehicle laws. Bachmann, according to police, was operating his car north on Queen street and after he passed the in tersection of Spring street he side swiped 8 car being driven in the opposite direction by Gerard G. Pel- lens of 60 Sunset avenue, Water town. Both cars were badly dam aged.
 SCREEN HUSBAND
 Philip Dorn plays Hedy Lamarr's husband in "Ziegfeld Girl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Fire in Plymouth

T 1KV HI T " 1IHVuVIh
 Damage estimated at $200 was caused by fire Wednesday morning in the home of Mrs. Gertrude Bliss on Hillside avenue, Plymouth. A still alarm at 10:45 followed by 8 general alarm at II o'clock called three pieces of apparatus of the Ter ryville fire department to the scene. The blaze, starting from defective chimney, had set fire to the parti- tions and was breaking through the roof of the house. The fire was ex- tinguiShed with booster tanks on two trucks. Chief c. J. Carrigan directed the firemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Meet Tonight

l A special meeting of the local Aerie of Eagles will be held tonight in the K. of c. hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19

David St. John is president of the society.
 Playlets Enjoyed
 Playlets were presented Tuesday afternoon by pupils of the Central avenue school, grades eight and seven. The presentation of the Grade pupils was MT. Gadsey's Christmas Eve" and the cast in- cluded: Edmund Yeaton, an- nouncer; Philomena Mastropietro, Alphia Gabriel, William Barlow and Fred Radcliffe, revelers; Earl Phil- lips, MT. Gradsey; Evelyn Mariana, Annie; Albert Miele, Willie; Flea nor Herb, Mary Blair; Patricia O'Donnell, spirit of Christmas; Bet ty Hotchkiss, first attendant; Jean De Carlo, second attendant; Flor ence Agrizzo, pantomime of Silent Night; Dorothy Hut, Mrs. Garsey; Florence Agrizzo, Mary Gadney; William Mastrangele, William Cad sey; Anthony Tangredi, vaga- bond; girls of the class, carol sing CTS.
 One of the seventh grade play lets was, The Little Match Girl" and the cast included: Doris Mon- aghan as The Match Girl; Alberta Darlington, Maxine Shaffer, Mar celia Mariotti, three girls; Harry Arendholz, Calvin Hoadley, Peter Aordkian, three boys; George Clas- sey, Robert Peck, two men; Warren Weinhardt, little boy; Theresa Aquavia, the grandmother; Ralph Diamiano, the dark figure; recita- ton by Charles Messner; song, Long Long Ago" by James Sweeney Doris Monaghan, Carmela Finateri, Caroline San Angelo; recitation by Manuel Alberta.
 Another seventh grade playlet, "The Worlds Christmas Tree" had the following cast: Jane Nardello, First Angel; Jennie Pandolfe, sec ond Angel; Lois Mancini, third An- gel; Shirley Needham. fourth Angel; Dorothea Ostrom. fifth Angel.
 Jane Ruccio, first child; James Davis, second child; Elma Traf1- can't, third child; Manuel Alberta, fourth child; Meglio Gabani, fifth child; Donald Hermonat, sixth child; Wayne Weinhardt, trumpeter,
 Officers Chosen
 Mrs. Martha Enamaitis was re- elected president of the Ladies' Aid Society of the St. Paufs Evangelical Lutheran church at a recent meet ing. Other officers chosen were: Mrs. Mary EnamaitiS, vice-president Mrs. Mary Kuraitis, secretary; Mrs Minnie JurkSaitis, treasurer. The so- ciety vii hold its next session Jan- uary at the home of Mrs. Paul MikelenaS.
 Elect Officers
 Officers of the Naugatuck "Y" Cubs were recently elected. They are: Samuel Dennis, president: Le- roy Murphy. president; Daniel Shea, secretary and treasurer; Jim
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
On Increased Schedule

The machine and die room of the Eagle Lock company, employing about 30 men, started operating on a ten hour a day schedule Wednes- day, or 50 hours week, an increase
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Party Enjoyed

An enjoyable Christmas party was held Tuesday night by the Children of Mary Sodality at the home Of Miss Frances Karaban of Main street. Gifts were exchanged and lunch was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Polish Fund SS2s.50

The Polish National Catholic church of Union City is continuing the drive for Polish relief work.
 The third list of contributors flo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Enragement Announced

of ten hours over their previous schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Funeral of MT. Rutler

Fund, the Polish National Catholic church here has announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19

A total of $32S.50 has been con- tributed to date to the Polish Relief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19
Elect Officers

Officers of the Naugatuck "Y" Cubs were recently elected. They are: Samuel Dennis, president: Le- roy Murphy. president; Daniel Shea, secretary and treasurer; Jim mic Ahern, Leroy Murphy. press agents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-18
COAL DRIVERS
STRIKE IN n. Y.

NEW YORK-Drivers handling
rs per cent Of the city's coal de-
liveries were called out on strike
today, as the temperature dropped
and a cold wave embraced the
nations largest city.
The strike affected $500 drivers
and $500 yard men and helpers
employed by 100 dealers. Local
$50, of international Brotherhood
of Transfers tAFL) called 1t
after negotiations had broken
down on the unions demand for
S120 an hour wages for drivers.
Under the old contract with the
Coal Merchants association and
the Fuel Merchants association,
drivers got 81 an hour. The con-
tract expired Dec. 81.
Alarmed by the prospect of coal
shortages in the coolest weather
of the winter, Mayor F. II. La
Guardia obtained from the union
a promise that deliveries to hos
pitfalls, schools and other public
institutions would not be inter-
rupted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-18
FOR FEDERAL
FOREST HOLD

WARRINGTON - Secretary Of
Agriculture Henry A. Wallace
urged today that ths federal gov
eminent undertake a program Of
public ownership and regulation Of
forest lands now privsteiy-ovned
In order to halt this depletion Of
our soil resources
Wallace testified before a Joint
congressional COMMITTEES, which 10
receiving advice from government
and industrial forestry experts an
10 a proper forest land program.
Extension Of public ownership
should help unscrsmbls existing
ownership patterns. which Of
themselves make II difficult for
either private or public owners TO
carry on sustained yield manage
ment," he said.
But" he added. "bist how much
additional forest land should come
into public ownership depends
partly on how rapidly progress
toward eonssryatlonal manage
msnt ia made On priystely-owned
lands