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Portland Notes

Mrs. Susie Redd, in S. E. 17tr
Ave, was hostess on Tuesday last
for dinner complimentary to the
Fred Bollens, Mrs. lillian Payne
and Joan and Bernard Gravelli,
grand children Of the Bollens, Wis
iting from Oakland, Calf.
After dinner, Mrs. Redd enter
tanned 40 of the early teen age set
with an enjoyable party for Joan
and Bernard. Mrs. Redd was ably
assisted by Juliet Hillard, who
received and helped each guest to
have a good III 1e. They frolicked,
played games and enjoyed de-
licious refreshments. We hear that
Mr.. Redd enjoyed the party as
much as any ue the boys.
Miss Jennie Jamison and Mr.
Charles Adams, were quietly mar
ried Monday in Vancouver, Wn.
Miss Rosa Spears was Miss Jami-
sons only attendant and one o.
two witnesses. Mr.. and Mrs.
Adams are at home to their friends
in N. e. Rodney.
Mrs. Jerry Turner. ST.. chose the
gardens at the Flower Mecca as
an ideal place "a observe her hus-
bands birthday. Jerry Jr. gave his
father a beautiful embossed birth
day cake, complete surprise to
the honoree. Fred Wingo of Sc
attic, Wn., friend of Jerry Jr,
was an out of town guest.
Mrs. Sula Williams is recuperat
ing from shock. bruises, cut over
her eye and a possible rib fracture
as a result of j car colliding with
hers Monady night at Broadway
and Vancouver Ave.
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YAKIMA
By Parker Harris

Sunday morning marked the
closing of the 30th anniversary of
the A. M. E. Church with the pas
tor speaking on tht subject: "Lov-
est Thou Me More Than These 2"
Gladiolas were the main decora-
ton for the church auditorium
during the three day celebration.
The contest for queen ended on
Saturday evening when Mrs. Hell
en- Carter won the crown. She will
receive a trip to the A. M. E. con-
ference at Tacoma, Wash. Mrs.
Edna Lock was second and Mrs.
Nevada Spearman, third. The pas
tor is grateful for the efforts Of
the contestants.
The dinner sponsored by the A.
M. E. Church in the dining hall of
the First Methodist Church ended
successfully. Mrs. Jessie Waggener
and Mrs. Sarah Jones were COM
plimented on their fried chicken
and hot biscuits and Miss Jacqui-
line Spearman and. Mrs. Thelma
Emmons for the skillful manner in
which they handled the dining hall.
Delegates to the General Bap-
fist Association returned home
last week. They were: Mrs. C. A.
Arnold, Mrs. Mary Cunningham,
Miss Verna Jane Bradford, Mrs.
Willie Scott, Mrs. j. c. Harris,
Rev. and Mrs. Lucas and Mr.. Par
ker Harris.
Mrs. Walter Chase of Billings,
Montana, the mother of Mrs. Thei-
ma Emmons, was a guest at the
A. M. E. Sunday evening. Mrs. Ma
Mrs. Naomi Robinson and CHR
dren of Seattle, visited friends and
relatives here last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ardth Donaldson
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Welsh and daughter, Airline of Sc
attic, were week end guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Gene Donaldson and also
Mrs. Ted Spearman.
Mrs. Mentavia Adams of Seattle
is spending few weeks visiting
her son and parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Mitchell.
Miss Jewel Allen is spending two
weeks vacationing with her sister,
Mrs. Hattie Pollard.
Miss Kathryn Turner, Toppenish
glamour girl left Monday for
vacation trip to Yellowstone Ma
tional Park and other surrounding
points of interest.
Miss Grace Coleman, Mr.. John
Wells and Mr.. Herbert Alexander
spent the last two weeks berry
| picking on the coast.
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Visitors Say Adios

Mr.. and Mrs. B. T Fowlks left
by motor 4 3. m. Saturday for
their home in Columbus, Ga. after
a 8 week visit with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Ingersoll, ana
many friends of former years.
They anticipated a quiet vacation
but friends interrupted with the
following courtesies The L. r.
Blackburns, dinner party guests of
the Mr.. and Mrs. Dancing Club;
shared the dance for Mrs. Richard
Gaskin; week end trip to nortn
beaches, their parents as hosts,
Theater party, Mrs. Richard Be-
gle; dinner and cards, Mrs. Theo-
dore Ingersoll; Luncheon, Mrs. I'M
thank; baked salmon dinner, Mrs.
J. A. Nichols; highway breakfast,
Mrs. Stella Scott; dinner, Mrs.
Cora Minor; breakfast and picnic,
Silver Creek Falls by the Joseph
Reeds, c. E. Iveys and Geo. Hol-
lidays; dinner with the A. j. Nor
tons, at their country home; gifts
from Mrs. Sula Williams, Mrs. c.
E. Ivey, Mrs. Joseph Reed, Mrs.
Theo Ingersoll, Mrs. Richard Be-
gle and a years subscription to
the Northwest Enterprise from the
Portland office.
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Grape Arbor Scene
Of Birthday Party

Mrs. Anna Rhodes birthday was
celebrated last Thursday in a most
pleasant and enjoyable way when
Mrs. Richard Boyle land Mrs. MAJ
ian McClear, jointly arranged a
party for Mrs. Rhodes and several
of her long time friends. The party
was at the Boyle home in S. E.
Tibbitts. "reminiscences were much
in order as the guests rehashed
happenings of yester-years. At the
party were Mary Fullilove, Mrs
Josephine Morrison, Mrs. G. w.
Kenny, Mrs. Annie Becton, Mrs
Nimrod Johnson, Mrs. Clara Lo-
gan and Mrs. Mary Turner. Mrs.
Lille Smith, Mrs. Rhodes daugh-
ter, was also a guest. Another
daughter, Mrs. Ora Swartz, re-
sides in San Francisco. After the
party was over, a family dinner
was served in the grape arbor ad-
jacent to the beautiful gardens.
Arriving last Thursday by motor
was DR.. and Mrs. E. V. Neal, of
Los Angeles. The medic and Mrs
Neal paused for a brief visit with
Mrs. b. Reed and family, friends
for a number of years. After a
high way trip with Mrs. Reed and
Mrs. Elsie Nancy, they retired to
Mrs. Meals brother-in-law, Mr.. E.
Jamison, for the night. Friday, Mr..
and Mrs. Isadore Nancy were hosts
for a 4 course buffet dinner pre-.
coded with cocktails. Other than
the Nancy family, invited guests
were, DR.. and Mrs. Neal, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee J. Pernell, Mrs. Beatrice
end Miss Rosa Spears. The Meals
left Saturday for Victoria B. c. On
their return they will stop with
Mrs. 3. Reed.
The CoZy Inn, N. E. Broadway,
is fast becoming a mecca for Port
land visitors. This week Mr.. ad
Mrs. G. Ward of Tacoma, wined
dined and reveled in the hospital
ity of the Inn Keeper, Mrs. Minnie
Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everette of K. c..
Mo-, visiting the j. A. Donalds,
were guests at the Inr for chick
en- dinner. AS a climax, Mr.. aild
Mrs. Ernie Parks, newly weds,
Shared their wedding dinner with
IL friends at the Cozy Inn. Cor
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Tacoma, Wn.
By oaIIie B. Mathews

Women's Day at the A. M. e.
Church was complete success.
Under the direction of Mrs. Eliza
McCabe, it was indeed a credit to
her. Before the service there was
short devotional service by Mes
danes Ella Davis, Maria Mason,
and F. Cooper. One of the most inn
pressive moments was when the
people who had been members for
40 years or more came forward.
Among those present We're: Mrs.
D. w. Gibson, Mrs. Anvalara
Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Adams and
Mrs. Ellen Kellum. AS they came
forward, the Choir sang, Let us
Cheer The Weary Traveller" Mrs.
McCabe gave the morning mes
sage; collection, Mrs. Minnie Mile"
and Mrs. N. Walker; Mrs. Callie
B. Mathews, Mistress of Cere-
monies.
Mrs. c. H. Calhoun of Oakland.
cousin of Bishop J. A. Gregg,
was the house guest of Mrs. Alice
Roberts. While here, Mrs. Roberts
entertained for Mrs. Calhoun and
Bishop Gregg at dinner. Covers
were laid for eight.
Dr. e. E. Gilmore left for Chica-
go to attend the Doctors conven-
ton that is being held in that city.
Mrs. Cora Spencer of Seattle is
visiting in Tacoma and is the
house guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Hugo Edmonson.
One of Bishop Gregg's hobbies 5
fishing, so James Beck and the
Bishop went fishing several times
and on their last trip, the Bishop
caught 81 ID salmon.
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Mrs. Marie Smith and Mrs. Ed
ma Cain, delegates from Mt. Hood
Chapter, Portland, to the Goth An
nual Communication of Golden
State Grand Chapter o. E. S. held
in Los Angeles, July 20-24, relate
some of the proceedings and act
ivities highlighting the four days.
They agree that a capacity crowd
of 5000, of which 1000 were Ma
sons and Eastern Stars, filled to
over flow the Second Baptist
church on Sunday for the Annual
Sermon. The Grand Parade down
Central Avenue was spectacula-.
Eastern Stars robed in white, re-
CALLED, wearing corsages of assort-
ed flowers, rode in cars, preceding
Shriners and Masons, afoot. Sun
day night at Masonic Hall, a fine
banquet, turkey and trimmings
plus an entertaining program
made this gaia evening. Monday
evening was the big reception;
much talent displayed. They said
the Chapter of Sorrow on Tuesday
evening was very impressive; that
the Grand Promenade, Wednesday
evening, was a colorful affair and
further, that the trip through the
Radio Center, in provided busscs
and with box lunches, was a most
enjoyable feature. Much legisla-
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Portland Churches
Bethel A. NJ. Il.
N. Mcmillan and Larabee
Rev. Ii. G. Allen, Pastor

So High Is Grandeur To Our
Dust, So Near Is God To Man
When Duty Whispers, 10 Thor
Must" The Youth Replies 81 Can.
Youth had their day, Sunday, Aug
10th. 1t was great and glorious
day;greetings, prayers and hearty
good wishes went forth to make il
so. Blanche Graves, President OF
the A. c. E. League, was mistress
of ceremonies; Mrs. M. Duncan
Supervisor of the League, present
ed the guest speaker, Mrs. Fran
els Williams, whose Youth Day
message Lamps of Education, u
was by far one of the most inspir
ing, challenging and informative
talks, it has been this writer's pri-
vilege to hear from so young a
speaker. To conclude her five point
speech, Mrs. Williams said to
Youth, first seek Ye the Kingdom
of God, and all these things (in-
GLIDING lamps which brighten the
path to education) shall be added.
Evening worship consisted of a
varied, nevertheless inspirationa'
program. Miss Audrey Burdine
presided Christine and Janette
Harris led the song fest at 7:45
Devotions were LED by James
Thompson and Tia Fuller. Piano
solos were rendered by Rose Marii
Brock, Arzenia Downing and Jes-
sic Flowers. Vocals by Alice an6
Grace Searcie; reading by Jose
phine Dancy; talks were given by
Harold Gaskin, What 1t Takes
To Make Youth Successful; Mag.
gle Shepard pointed out four def.
mite conclusions of what Is Or
Youths Mind"; Walker Harris il,
his address on Building Temple
Eternal" admonished youth tt
build faith-faith in God, in broth.
erly love, in home, in the commun.
ity, and lastly, as a goal, yout.
should build temple for God.
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Delegates 0. E. S. at Los Angeles
Return From 90 Annual Communication CISCO.

ton eliminated the sessions.
Grand Chapter officers elected:
Mrs. Vivian Osborn Marsh, Grand
Matron; T. B. Norman, Grand Pa
iron; Miss Florence Bodine, Grand
Sec'y; Mrs. McCarroll, Grand AS
SO. Matron; H. H. Lampkin, Grand
Asso. Patron; Mrs. Martha City,
Grand Treasurer; Mrs. Viola
Brook, Conductress; Mrs. Jose
phine Cummings, Asso. Conduct
ress. Mrs. Edna Cain brought no.
nors to Mt. Hood Chapter by be
ing appointed as CIR. Ester. Attic
sessions were long confined, the
ladies found time with a car at
their service) to enjoy lunches and
after hour suppers. Worshipped on
Sunday at Sth and ToWne; had
dinner with Mrs. Craig, a former
Portlander; had a brief visit with
Mrs. Jessie Grayson, another Port
lander; saw Mrs. ]. w. Stanley,
who is vacationing in L. A. and at
tended the sessions. The duo lett
Monday via Salt Lake City, visit
ed the great Mormon Temple,
viewed the famous Governors
Chambers in the Capital Bldg Up
on their arrival home, they de-
clared that they had wonderful
time, but glad to get back to Port
land and friends.
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Bon Voyage Party

Mrs. Bessie Parker and Mrs.
Justine Maloney, teachers of Wn
d. C. left Saturday for Seattle and
Vancouver B. c. They spent three
weeks visiting their aunt and cou-
sin, Mrs. L. K. Weeks, whom they
had not seen for 20 years.
A going away breakfast, given
by their genial hostess was a CHI
max to a round of courtesies. AS
color scheme for the breakfast
party, Mrs. Weeks chose yellow
Ca hint of autumn) using golden
glow as center piece for the
table, blending with the yellow
damask cloth. Can alope as the
a fruit course harrronized beau
tifully with the other viands. The
guests: Mrs. Parker and Maloney,
Mrs. ]. F. Smith, Ms. G. w. Ken
ny, Mrs. Clara Pickett, Mrs. Mary
Duncan and The Misses Hattie
WATSON and Vyolette Hooker.
Gwen and Wy of the Flower
Mecca, gave the honored guests a
dainty basket OF home made candy
and to each miniature bud vase
for their lapels. That they might
keep in touch WITH the many
friends acquired here the Portland
Office has assured them a copy OF
the Enterprise weekly. Rev. Smith,
Mrs. Picket and Mrs. Unthank
drove the party to the depot to
see the charming ladies away.
Adding to the pleasure of their
stay, Mrs Picket was breakfast
hostess; Mrs. Unthank, luncheon
and highway trip, and Rev. and
Mrs. Smith, anniversary supper
and sightseeing.
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Mesdames Lucille Carr and Irene Bragg
Compliment Mesdames Taylor and Ashcraft

Smart, ritzy, ultra modern, all
combined to make the buffet sup
per given last Wednesday jointly
by Mrs. Lucille Carr and Mrs.
Urine Bragg at the beautiful home
of the Cars IN N e. Flanders.
The supper was TO compliment
Mrs. Bell Taylor and Mrs. Zelia
Ashcraft of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs.
Mollie Hollis, of K. c., Mo. Cock
tails whetted c.ppetites for the de-
lectable main course, a crab salad,
beautifully nodded ard artistically
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decorated. Mr.. Bra9gs displayed
the luscious salad in allits beauty
to the guests before serving. The
supper table 3parkled with crystal
and silver bowls and trays con-
tanning commandments for the
salad course. To further enhanc J
the beautiful serting, pastel
candles flickered on a center piece
of assorted seasonal flowers. Cards
were enjoyed after supper. Guest
prizes were the only awards. Mrs.
Carr and Mrs. Braggs were voteI
ideal hostesses.
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summer nome at DePOe Bay. me
foursome were joined by the Ralph
Flowers and their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Dixon, Key Port, Wn.
and Miss Mabel Dixon. The full
sized party then took to Lincoln
Beach, where they tried their luck
at angling; twas a big catch-a
8 FOUNDER.
Mrs. Patty Franklin, wife of
Sergeant Franklin, posted in New
Mexico, is the house guest of he
sister, Mrs. L. Ray in N. Vancou-
yer. For her pleasure, Mrs. Will
lam Law, entertained with cock
tails on Friday.
Messrs. Robert and William
Johnson, S. E. 44th Ave, were
hosts to Charles Sims for a three
course stag dinner on Sunday. 9th.
er guests were: Timothy and Billie
Weber and John Daniels. Tha
honored guest is the son of Rev
Sims.
Guests of the Manuel Pitts, in
N. e. Bird, recently were Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard York, of Berkeley.
Cal. Hosts to the bay regioners
were: Lucille Johnson, Messrs, Ed
ward Craven, Cornelious Young
and Willie Taylor.
Mrs. M. Penny's house guest fer
several days, Mrs. Mayme jack
son of Chicago, and Robert Starl-
ing, great grand son of Mrs. Pel-
ny.
Mrs. Ira Hart in N. E. Cherry
ST., gave a three course birthday
dinner Sunday to compliment Mrs
Penny and her Chicago guest. In
cluded were Mrs. C. Wisdom and
Mrs. Lottie Polk, recently of DEN
yer, Col
The Union Picnic last Thursday
at Peninsula Park, was over
whelmingly attened. churches
were represented. Ice cream was
distributed to all children and a
great many grown ups. There was
a most friendly and cooperative
spirit evidenced as preachers, dee-
cons and lay members including
children munched chicken, drank
soda pop and ate Georgia han
(water melon) frolicked and en-
joyed swimming.
The Flower Mecca and gardens
was the scene recently for the
18th Wedding Anniversary of Rev.
and Mrs. j. T. Smith of A. M. e.
Zion Church. Included were Bisn-
OPP Brown, Presiding Elder, Mccoy,
Mesdames Bessie Parker, Justine
Maloney, Rev. Jones and Mrs. Bes-
sic Johnson. 1t was a grand party
and Wimpy supper.
Portland is welcoming a new
conner, Mrs. w. E. Reese of Sc.
attic, Wn., who is domiciled at the
home of w. P Lomax in North
Interstate.
Mrs. Reese has a government
job as secretary and bookkeeper
at the barracks in Vancouver, Wn.
Her parents, MI. and Mrs. E. Alex
ander, and her sister, Juanita, of
Seattle, visited her on Sunday.
With them were Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor, her aunt and uncle. Juan
tia was en- route to Los Angeles,
to enter nurse training.
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Y. w. C. A. Notes

Activities as per scheduled dur.
ing vacation days. Much has been
accomplished in the classes for
young and older girls. Many art
icles in hand work have been COM
pleted. OF much interest and con-
Germ at the Branch this week. was
the marriage of Miss Jennie Jam
ison, matron at the Y for the past
four years. The Membership eX-
tends hearty congratulations. Miss
Spears is on her vacation, spend
ing it quietly at home.
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Breinerton, Wn.
Ebenezer A. M. Il. Church
9th and Park
Rev. w. J. Conquest, Pastor

Rev. w. j. Conquest, Pastor
Rev. Conquest leaves for confer
ence the 10th of this month, at
Tacoma, Wash.
Mr.. John Quinn is very i'll at the
Olympia Hospital.
Mrs. Dan Saunders visited in
Wenatchee, Wash. the past week.
Mrs. Allie Allen, Mrs. Earl john
son, and Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Will
Jams attended the Elks' Picnic at
Seattle, Monday.
Mrs. Lucy w Washington and
granddaughter, Miss Veotha
Fears of Sunnyside, Wash. are the
house guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Williams.
Mrs. r. Alberts visited in Ever
EFT, Wash. last Sunday.
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Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Rev. j. j. Glow, Minister

Rev. Glow inspired his audience
Sunday at the morning hour on
the subject, "A Great People and
the Spirit of Freedom and indie
pendence." His evening message,
"The Mighty God, a Shepard, u
Stone" was also inspiring. The
Usher Board met Monday at
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Social News

Miss Katherine Turner of Top
penish, Washington, visited friends
and relatives here last week. Dur
ing her residence here, Miss Tur.
ner was very active in young PEG"
pies societies. She informs us that
she is columnist for Toppenisn
daily. More power to you, Miss
Turner.
Mrs. Maud o. Butler and hus-
band of K. c., Kans. are spending
a cool summer in the crystal blue
air of Lake Osega. The Buffers
are friends of the ]. A. Nichols
with whom their visit is being
shared.
Others from the Sunflower state
are: Mrs. c. R. Mitchell, Wichita,
Kans. and Mrs. j. w. Whitaker,
Ft. Scott, Kans., visiting their
friends of long standing, Mrs.
Mary Turner and daughter, Mrs.
Zepha Baker, in N. E. Grand Ave.
Rev. L. o. Stone, vicar of st,
Philips Episcopal Church was in
Spokane, Wn. last week. On Fri
day. he addressed to National AS
so. for the Advancement of Color
ed People at st. Thomas Parish
Hall. On Sunday morning follow
ing, he conducted services and
served Communion at st. Thomas
Church.
Bishop and Mrs. Noah w. Will
Jams, accompanied by Rev. c. w
Love, will be the guests of Rev
and Mrs. B. c. Allen, at the pa
sonage on Monday. His Grace, pre-
siding Bishop OF the 9Th Episcopa'
District, is en- route to Tacoma,
Wn. where he will preside over the
Puget Sound Annual Conference
which convenes August 1924, i'll
elusive.
Bethel-Portland representatives
to the conference, leaving TUESDAY,
are: Pastor and wife; Rev. and
Mrs. Allen; Sisters; Mary FULL
love, Lettie Polk, Mary Duncan,
Minniebell Johnson, Anna Morri-
son. Stewardesses attending the
opening day Conservation Services
are Sisters, Josephine Duke, R. F.
Morrison and Ida Freeman.
Miss Idell Vertner, Executive
of Phyllis Wheatly Branch Y. Sc
attic stopped off in the Rose City
for a brief visit with Miss Rosa
Spears. The two executives got
their heads together on Y. work.
Miss Vertner was returning from
Chicago, where she vacationed.
Mrs. ]. w. Stanley's vacation
trip to Los Angeles and other
points south, was interrupted by
news of sudden attack suffered
by Mr.. Stanley last week. Mrs
Stanley made flying trip, arriv-
ing Saturday to find her best-ha.f
recovering nicely.
With us this week from Canada
is Mrs. Benson, guest of her niece,
Mrs. Samuel Blanchard in S. E
Tibbitts. Mrs. Benson is enjoying
her visit and the beauty of Port
land.
To evade the scorching rays of
old sol, the Irwin Flowers, with the
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Chuck
Williams, scampered off to their
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-15
l. M. SHAPIRO co.
 IN BANKRUPTCY
Building Contracting COn- cern of l82 Grand Street
 Files Petition

The I. M. Shapiro CO, Inc, building contracting concern, lo- cated at 1S2 Grand street, this city, will file petition in bankruptcy, listing approximately $50000 as the amount owing to creditors, Attorney George M. Lyman of Hartford to- day announced While refusing to divuJge the names of Individual creditors, the Hartford attorney dis- closed that, among approximately 100 creditors, are many local and New Haven building concerns.
 Sources at the Clerks office in the D. S. District Court in New Haven informed The Democrat today. that a petition had already been filed there. It was added, however, that the papers had been returned to Attorney Hyman in Hartford, in or- der that certain changes be made. It is expected that final petition will be filed in a day or two. The l. M. Shapiro O., Inc, has recently been engaged in unfinished construc ton work on 8 school in New Hart ford, and. on property in New Ha- ven. It was also indicated that personal loans made by well-known persons in Waterbury to the con- struction company were involved in the bankruptcy proceedings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-15
Congressman Explains How United States Could Be Hit

United States by way of Alaska across the narrow Boring straits.
 An invader, operating from bases on the Siberian coast. would be in a far better position to attack Al- aslga than the United States would De to defend t, Magnuson believed.
 #we'd either have to fly sup- plies i,i00 miles % our forces In Alaska, or ship them up the coast." 1"
 The present sea supply route t0 Alaska would be made practically llseieas in wartime by Japanese subs mlaFlno action, Angsiuaon added.
 Between Seattle and the Aleuslan isiands." he saia, #thege gre 40000 iaIands. anv one eg them capable ol hiding nB haalnR an enemy suhmaFs