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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
Tribute Paid By Venerable Editor
 To Sadie Tobin

Tn the current issue of "The Spotlight the monthly publica- ton devoted to the activities of employees of the Connecticut Light and Power Company and their families, the Venerable Editor" in his column pens a tribute to the late Miss Sadie Tobin. It reads as follows under the caption of The Passing of Friend:
 The death last week of Miss Sadie Tobin, one of our long time Waterbury district employees. sad dened her many company friends. And we, who had known and liked the capable and friendly Miss To- bin during her sixteen years with our company. were shocked when we heard the news. There may be more loyal, cheerful and gracious individuals than Sadie Tobin, but if so we've never come across them. And she rated with us an all-time high for the patient, un- derstanding manner in which for years she carried out the difficult task of caring for the company customers, in her information de- paItment assignment.
 Often have we watched her gently explaining to some irate cutomer one of the day-to-day problems which are a necessary part of our business. And as often have we marvelled at the gradual transformation she effected in the attitude of the customer. as he listened to Sadie's low-voiced ex- plantation, and appreciated her quite apparent, thorough under standing of the problem. And we'd stroll away, a little more tolerant and understanding because of what we'd seen and heard. And little less inclined to impatience because of someone else's failure to grasp what to us appeared to be @ simple problem.
 Tn all the years we've known Sadie Tobin we never knew her to show any sign of being upset, or of losing her temper, even though her daily work offered many temptations. Information clerks, cash clerks. service department and collection department em- ployes are all faced with the necessity of listening to com- plaints, inquiries and explanations which though important follow a general pattern. which tempts the employe after a while to look at them impersonally. and as a mat ter of routine. The customer con- tact employe can't yield to this temptation but must handle each inquiry, criticism and explana- ton just as though he or she hadn't heard that same question hundreds of times before. Not at all easy to do but the good ones all do 1t. And Sadie TObin, be- cause she was genuinely interested in people herself. and because she appreciated the nature and impor- tance Of her work, was able to make her customers see that she was geneuInely interested in their individual problems. and sincerely anxious to help them.
 And 70 we note the passing of a grand company efnpi0ye and a very dear friend. Sadie T'obin- the Venerable Editor Salutes your memory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
NO ACTION TAKEN
 BY FANNICK POST
Veterans Councils Ruling Received Without COm-
 ment at JWV Meeting

Members of the Jewish War Vet erans declined to make any state nent today concerning what action would be taken in regard to tile oan on celebrations by racial eX- servicemen's organizations, either seven days preceding or an equal time following Armistice Day.
 Questioned today about hast oight's meeting of the Jewish so- .sety, William Schneer. commander C tine Fannick post, declared that @> matter was under consideration.
 Members of both the Jewish Gsoup and the Italian American Veterans expressed themselves aS incensed yesterday over what they termed as "dictatoriar' behavior of the veterans council in imposing the restriction. Some denounced the group as having assumed au- thority entirely outside it's province, and flatly declared that the cele- brati0ns. which have already been planned for the Elton hotel. would go on despite the pronunciamento of the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
City Officials Invited ToCharter O Observance
Lithuanian WOmens Club Host Saturday Night; Girl
 Scouts to Attend Outdoor Session October II
BROOKLYN NEWS

Plans have been completed for the charter banquet of the Lithuanian Women's Democratic Club which will take place Saturday night at St. Joseph's Hall. Many persons prom inent in Democratic circles have made reservations to attend. The banquet which has been planned in celebration of the clubs recent ac- ouisition of a charter Is expected to draw an attendance of several hundred persons. ,,,
 Guest speakers at the event will be Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris, vice-chair , man of the Democratic state central committee, Town Clerk Mary o. Kilmartin, Attorney Clarence V' Balanda, and Public Works Com missioner John Bender.
 Other invited guests include: Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
CADDY SHORTAGE
 CALLS OR GIRLS

West Hartford. Conn.,, Sept. B. UP)-The caddy shortage reached such & critical stage at Hartford Golf club that Caddy Master Mickey Meade announced today ne had signed up two girls Florence D. Abbott and Mary A. Hallighan- to tote bags for the rest of the sea- son.
 The girls, regularly employed as waitresses, said they found them selves with a lot of spare time on their hands and thought they could i'll the jobs just as well as the boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25

Katz and Wooters are charged with stealing 8 trailer loaded with 475 sases of Tokay wine fro m a parking station in Philadelphia. The empty trailer was found Friday by a deputy sheriff and the cargo of wine was seized by state police in Shelton shortly after which was found on a truck owned by Katz
 Katz and Wooters have been placed under $6,000 bonds while Nigro bail was set at $2,000. Katz and Nigro were able to furnish the bonds while Wooters was remanded to the New Haven County jail pend- ing his arraigiment here on Oct. 2 when the case will be given g hearing.
 Philadelphia will seek an indict- ment for the arrest of Wooters and Katz when grand jury Is con- vened as soon as Lieut.. Joseph Han Ian of the Philadelphia police pre- sents that body with the facts gath cred while Investigating the accused with the State and local police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
MOTHERS CONDUCT FOOD SALE TODAY

An all-day food sale is being con- ducted today at Grieve, Bissett & Hollands by the local unit of Moth- CTS of American Sons. The proceeds will be utilized exclusively to pur- chase useful gifts for Waterbury boys now in military or naval ser- vice. Donations of various articles of food from mothers who have sons in the army or navy have made 1t possible for the chapter to spon- sor very attractive sale.
 A meeting of all members and friends will be held tomorrow even- ing at The Elton for the purpose of completing plans for the big anti-war rally to be held at Wilby high school auditorium next Tues day evening. Rev. James M. Gillis, famous Paulist Father, will be the principal speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
GEORGE |. BURKE
 IS APPOINTED

Hartford, Conn. Sept. 25.-(UP) --Gov. Hurley today appointed pub- lie Works Director George L. Burke as emergency coordinator of mines in Connecticut.
 The appointment was made at the request Of Donald M. Nelson. U. 6. director of priorities Of the OPM, to place subervision of sand and gravel pits. trap rock quarries and dredging and boring operations un- der a stngle head ln the state.
 Nelson advised that | vas neces. aaFy. in the interests os defense. sc continue these industries uninter. rupted and q state cOordinary was required to handle orders for equip- ment to maintain these operations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
Divorce Actions

Hearings were In progress before Judge John A. Cornell today in superior court, in the contested divorce action brought by Henry s. VonLott of this city, against Mrs. Margaret S. VonLott, also Of Waterbury. Tn the original corn- plaint filed by the plaintiff, Mrs. VonLott is charged with cruelty. and the same allegation Is made in a cross-c complaint filed by the defendant. Mrs. VonLott in the counter action claims restoration of her maiden name, Margaret Schrumm. They were married in l039.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
Sign Contract

The contract for construction Of a new chlorination plant and control house at Morris was signed by city officials yesterday. The contract is with the Turbine Equipment Go, of New York.
 The New York firm was award- ed the contract by the board of public works when It's bid of $96,- 886 proved to be the lowest of several submitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
SpOtlighting CityNews
Only 4.l%

Living costs in the United States are now Al per cent higher than in the period from 1885 to 1939, according to q re- port received by Budget Direc- tor Thorvald F. Olsen from the Municipal Officers Association.
 MT. Olsen told the board of finance recently that local costs were about 6 per cent higher. This estimate was criticized as too low by the Waterbury Brass Workers Union. which iS asking the II. S. Department of Labor to make Q survey of costs here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
For Defense

Three defense contracts for Wa. terbury firms were announced to- day by the war department at Washington.
 The Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Machine Co. has received a $5,lOO contract for machinery.
 The Waterbury Buckle Co. has received Q S27 ,463 contract for web strap buckles.
 The Aerican Brass Go. has re- celved Q S5,544 contract for phOs- phOr0us bronze bars.
 Also announced today was . SsNOO7 contract award to the AnsOnia Mfg. Co. for thongs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
Acquitted

Carlos Leo drande, 76, of 47 Robinson street, was acquitted in Q verdict returned by Q jury in criminal superior court late yes- terday, after the panel, consisting Of seven women and five men had Ieliberated for Ave and one-hai' hours.
 Grande was found not guilty of a statutory sex oifense in a case that began Tuesday, and went to the Jury at l0:38 yesterday morn- ing. The accused was represented by Atty. Edward Mascolo, and Judge John A. Cornell presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
"MisSus Brown" Is No Lady Wins Pilots Respect
BY RALPH MARTIN NEA Service Special Correspondent

WITH THIRD LOU1sIANA-"Nissus Brown of
  the wasbuckg bonbardiers of the 2h Bombard ment Group of the Third Task Force in this sector
 N6ssu Brovn"o called behind his backS strictly no lady towering soldier trooper veteran chute jumps and enlisted m of 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John T. Hart ley today issued the following per- mits:
 Michael Kyros, one family house and garage. Fort Hill avenue, s3,500, Luigi santelli. enclose front porch, 60 Arlington avenue, ti00.
 John DiLeo. enclose side porch. Long View avenue, e16o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25

Vincent A. Scully, Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch, Educa- ton Commissioner Anna Hadden, Hrs. Nellie Hayden, president of the Democratic Women's Club, Mrs, Be- linda Tracy, Miss Mary Hennessey, president of the Booster Club, Miss Lucy Minnahan, State Senator Michael V. Blansfield, Probate Court Judge Patrick Healey, City Control- Ter Thomas M. Conlon, Tax Com missioner John Jenusaitis, and Al- derman Edward J. Lasky.
 A musical program has been planned under the direction of Pro- lessor Alexander J. Aleksis, choir master and organist of St. Josephs church. Soloists will be Mrs. Ste phania Sapranas, Miss Constance Jegela, and Mrs. Helen Snyder. Music for dancing will be furnished by Ed Digimas and his orchestra,
 Mrs. John zailckas, president of the club, Is chairman of the arr engagements committee. Assisting her are Mrs. Clarence Balanda, Miss Constance Jegela, Mrs. Joseph Urba, Mrs. Stephanla Sapranas, Mrs, Al- bert Rice. Mrs. Reginald Maton, Mrs. Joana Bukauskas, Mrs. Marcelle Digimas, and Miss Constance Ra- monaS.
 Carmine Boccardi was elected pres ident of the Raiders Club of the Brooklyn Y M. c. A. at a meeting held Tuesday night at the club house. Other officers elected for the coming year are: Vlce-preSi- dent, Anthony DeBenedictus: secre- tary, Mario Ragaglia treasurer, Nicholas Salclto. Anthony DeBene- dictus was named chairman of arr arrangements for a hayride which will be held on October 4. Plans will be completed at the next meeting or September 30.
 The inter-club bowling league of the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. will be or ganlzed at meeting tonight at 8:30 o'clock at the clubhouse. A chairman will be selected at the meeting.
 
 The Girl Scouts of Troop l2 at a meeting held last night at the Third Congregational Church Hall made plans to attend an outdoor session at the scout camp in Water- vile on October Il. The program which was planned by the outdoor activities committee of the local scout council will include ping pong, archery, bowling, horseshoes, didge ball, flash ball, and folk dancing. Several other troops have been in' vlted by the committee to particip- pate on that day Arrangements for transportation are being made by the troop committee.
 Virginia Adams and Joan Rice were selected as flag bearers and Ellen Tooker and Amelia Walsh will serve as troop color guards for the coming season Study sessions at the meeting were devoted to prepar- ation for the second class scout test on homemaking.
 Floyd ZallckaS, son Of MT. and Mrs. zailckas, of Highland avenue, has resumed his studies at the Cath olic University Law School, Wash. ington, D. c.
 The Lithuanian Republican league yesterday endorsed John Yuskis, supernumerary for promotion to Q regular patrolman in a communi- cation received by the board of police commissioners at yesterdays meeting In which 10 policemen re- ceived promotions and appolnt- ments. The Lithuanian league rec quest was placed on file since the vacancies on the force have al- ready been filled for the present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25

He is alias "MisSlls Brown" or Mama Brown" because he is an expert army Seamstress and para chute authority. He folds, repairs, and inspectS very parachute used by the attack bombardierS. (Note: It is only among the parachute troopers that every man folds his own parachute).
 Parachutes must be folded so they will open with a pistol pop within three and one-half seconds after the rip-cord is jerked-the mini- mum time is one and three-quar- ters seconds. Timing is important, for soldiers must often bail out from only a little more than 200 feet above ground.
 If the soldiers parachute has been folded correctly, 1t cracks open and he floats serenely to mother earth. This Is why the bombardierg are so respectful to 'Missrs Brown" TEMPERAMENT" IS
 PERMITTED
 On c 36-toot-long table MlsSus Brown folds every para-pack. He is one Of the very few soldiers in the army allowed artlstas temperament. If Mlmais Brown wakes up in the morning and just doefnt feel like packing paraehutee-he doegi't pack paraehutcs. He positively won't be hurried.
 AflsAag folds every silksn panel
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
THE AWAKENING

Editor Askov American:
The American people are awaken
ing to the real cause of war. They
know that if the profit is taken out
of war there will be none. They are
not willing to give their sons to
protect industrial interests abroad.
They realize that the oil companies
munition makers, and other interests
assisted by lords of the press, college
professors and preachers preaching
us into war, are the real promoters
Because of their love of money
the international war makers are will
ling that the eagles will gather on the
carcasses of our young men who must
go to fight against their own wishes
Too, the people are not so blind
but that they can see how incon-
sistent it is for the United States to
furnish war materials to Japan and
then sympathize with China.
The people are waking up!
MRS. A. M. DOUGAN.
Rt. 1, Mason City, Ia.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
Guernsey Show At
Barnun Saturday

On Saturday, May 81, the second
annual northeast Minnesota Guernsey
parish show will be held at the fair
grounds at Barnum, beginning at $50
a. m. The classes in this show will
be judged on the basis of production
records and transmitting ability of the
animals. Cards will be displayed
above all animals showing their
breeding and production records.
Judging contests, with dairy feed
as prizes, will be held for farmers,
Future Farmers, and All members.
This show is open to Guernsey breed
ers in Pine county as well as other
counties, according to Max McMillin,
county agent. Information on the
classes can be obtained from the
county agents office.
Grade females will be shown, but
no grade bulls are eligible.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
PARI-MUTUAL HORSE RACING

Editor Askov American:
Saturday, May 3, 1941, at Louis
vile, Kentucky, this horse race took
place.
Derby winners receive $61,375.
Over 10000 gate receipts were sold
at this Derby. Months of prepare
ton for this great event, at Louisville,
Kentucky, putting millions of dollars
into circulation in the state of Ken
lucky, to say nothing of all the other
races taking place throughout this
state. Remember this is only one of
the states having pari-mutual horse
racing today.
At all events large crowds will
gather, come to this state, nation
wide, and put millions of dollars in
the treasury to pay aged pensions and
relief.
1t spells prosperity in all branches
Let's have something to offer-clean
sports anything in the line of racing,
horses, hounds or any other racing
to lure the tourists to this great play
ground of the nation, Arrowhead
Country, in the state of Minnesota.
IDA TORSETH.
Virginia, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29

Europe from Mohammedanism; we
kept it a Christian continent.
"Tt is Splendid they said to my
mother, splendid to sacrifice son
on the altar of peace and good will
"That was 1900 years ago." the
second soldier said. "And where is the
peace that we died for? Where is the
faith? The good will?"
The third Unknown had stood with
Wellington at Waterloo. 1t was high
enthusiasm that had carried him there
the vision of world free from
tyranny and wrong. He fell and was
buried in a trench, under rude
cross marked Unknown.
eve thought it was to be the
worlds last great battle" he said.
''There would be no more wars, no
more youthful lives snuffed out, no
more mothers waiting and weeping at
home.
"But century went by, and there
came war beside which ours seemed
a little thing. Our friend over whom
the bands played today was one of
millions who gave their lives. Men
have heaped honors on him such as
we never had Do the honorS mean
that the hearts of men have changed,
1 wonder: They broke faith with us;
will they keep faith with him."
The three dim figures disappeared.
The moon stood guard above the silent
grave. In the East the first rays of
the morning crept into the sky. They
reached out vaguely, hesitatingly,
touching the city of Washington,
where men were to gather that day
to speak of peace-touching an in
scription which a Nation had cut in
the stone above the body of its I'm
known Soldier. A solemn inscription;
nations promise that he who lies
there dead shall not have died in
vain.
The world has made that promise
before; all its unknown dead have
died in that faith. And the promise
has died with them.
Will it die again? That is the
question 1Or you ana me 10 ask our
selves beside the soldier graves or
this Memorial Day.
We told that boy when he marched
away that he was fighting war tt
end all wars. He fell, believing; anc
we have buried him and carved an in.
scription over his tomb.
But the real inscription will no
be written on any stone; it will stanc
in the dictionaries of the future. Only
by writing it thus can the world keel
faith with the long, sad procession
of its unknown heroes whom. it ha
lied to and cheated and fooled.
This will be the inscription: eva
AN armed contest between nations
now obsolete-unknown.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
AN Unsatisfactory SESSION
(St. Paul Pioneer PreSS)

(St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Although the constitutional time
for adjournment expired at midnight
the Minnesota Legislature was mud
ding on today toward the end of
one of the most unsatisfactory ses-
sions in the memory of most persons.
Most of its work is being left undone
for it has lodged or ignored the few
important problems at hand which,
if solved, must be taken up at a
special session.
About the only accomplishment of
which the Legislature can boast is
an increase in the gasoline tax to
provide unneeded funds for the High
way department. 1t has failed to
solve the problems of relief, balanc-
ing the budget, sound state finan-
cial problem and it also has neg
lected to complete the state re-
organization started two years ago.
The unwarranted waste of almost
four months cannot be condoned but
in this instance it is not as unfortu-
nate as it might have been. The new
defense tax program of the federal
government will be enacted within
the next ten weeks. 1t promises to
conflict at several points with parts OF
a tax program discussed by the Legis-
lature. After the federal program
is completed the state will be in a
better position to adopt a tax and
financing program that will bring the
smallest duplication with new or ex-
banded federal levies.
The federal tax program, as con-
templated, leaves the field of retail
sales taxes to the state. In spite
of opposition from some quarters it
seems certain that the only man.
ner in which the state can solve its
financial problems and in addition
give some local relief to general
property taxes is by the adoption OF
a general sales tax.
A sales tax which relieves local
property taxes will not be nearly sc
unpopular as those politicians who
have been evading this issue imagine
it will be. A sales tax which does
not relieve local property taxes is
another question.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
Health Ward
Pick New County Nurse.
Information furnished by Pine County
Nursing Service.

The Nursing Advisory committee
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. B. Baron of Pine City last Thurs
day evening when they interviewed
nurses to take the place vacated by
Mrs. Roy Eggen who wishes to termi-
nate her service here June Is. Miss
Elna Anderson was selected and we
are awaiting her acceptance. She
will finish her course of study from
the School of Nursing at the Universe
ty of Minnesota this month, with a
major in public health nursing. She
comes highly recommended and will
ably fill the position here in Pine
county.
The work has been well organized
by Miss Marion Krogdahl, our first
public health nurse, who left the
county in 1889 for a better position
in Wisconsin. In September, 1889,
Miss Karlson began work in the
county and completed the organiza-
ton of committees that Miss Krog-
dahl started, as she thought that
women are instrumental and neces-
sary to successful public health work
in a county as large as Pine.
There are five we'll established sub
committees, one in each commissioner
district, all active wide awake wo-
men. We hope this work so well Or
gained and under the supervision
of a well qualified nurse, who will
ask advise of our county physicians,
will continue.
The Northwest subcommittee met
at Finlayson, in the schoolhouse Fri
day, May %. Mrs. Elizabeth Beeson,
executive secretary of the Minnesota
League of Planned Parenthood,
showed film and gave talk on the
subject and told those who wished to
get further advice to consult their
family doctor. The business of the
meeting was conducted by Mrs. Ken
meth Gay of Sturgeon Lake. A de-
licious lunch was served by the Fin
layson ladies. Dates for future meet
ings will be given later.
A farewell party will be given Mon
day evening to Mrs. Eggen at the
business meeting of the nursing adj
visory board.