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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
S1O,OOO ACTION
 SETTLED TODAY
Woman Passenger Injured In Fall From Bus-JOkn
 Doe Sued

Settlement was reached this morning in the $10,000 civil action damage suit of Mrs. Catherine Min- nanan, Waterbury, against the Con- necticut Railway & Lighting Con- pany, scheduled for trial today be- fore Judge Miles F. McNiff in the court of Common Pleas. Terms of the agreement are not disclosed.
 Mrs. Minnamaf sought to recover for injuries she allegedly sustained as the result of a fall from one of the company busses at Boyden and Parker streets May 13, 1940.
 Her complaint states she stumbled and fell from the bus due to the negligence of the driver, whom, she claimed, brought tie bus to stop at an unsafe angle. Furthermore, 1t was alleged, the steps leading from the bus were covered with grime, dirt, and other foreign substances Atty. Yale Matzkin represented the plaintiff.
 Being tried this morning before Judge John F. McDonough in the Court of Common Pleas is the $500 civil action of Stanley ziminski, Waterbury, against John H. Doe, al- so of this city. ziminski seeks to recover dnciuding double and triple indemnity, as provided by law) for injuries to himself and his car as the result of an automobile accident on North Main street April 2, 1940 near Larson's Grill. Atty. William K Lawlor represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
DR. MILTON ROSE
 FORUM SPEAKER
Public Invited To Medical
 SOciety's Series Of la Lectures

Public Health Aspects of the Medical Defense Program from the Lap Point of View" IS the subject for discussion at tomorrow nights Waterbury Medical Association for- um to be held at the Medical Asso- citation Building, 30 Central Avenue, Ut 8:16 p. m.
 The speaker of the evening will be Dr. Milton Rose, of the School of Medicine, University of Pennsyl- vania. The open forum which follows will be led by Dr. J. Harold Root of this city, thus affording an oppor- tllnity for questions and general dis- cussion from the audience.
 There is no admission fee, and the public is cordially invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
STATE MAY OBTAIN
 FAMOUS PAINTINGS
5-Man Commission May Secure Rex Brasher's
 Wildlife Collection
(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, March 1s Acquisition of the Rex Brasher wildlife paintings was a step nearer today with passage by the Senate under suspension of rules, of Sen- ator Michael V. Blansfield's bill calling upon the legislature to ap- prove a five-man commission ern- powered to negotiate with the fa- nous Kent painter for his equally famous paintings.
 Under provisions of the bill, which was introduced at the request o1 William J. Pape, Waterbury pub. fisher, the governor would name z five-man commission which woulc be required to report back to tht legislature not later than May l This commission could take an op. tion on the Brasher paintings oi birds and animals, native to this region of North America, or enter into tentative agreement for the purchase of the same.
 Actual acquisition of the paint ings would have to be ratified by the legislature.
 There are about 900 paintings in the collection sought and many connoiseurs claim that they are even better than those of Audubon
 Senator Frank Peet of Kent, a neighbor of Brasher in the Chick adee Valley, has been the leading exponent for the bill in the legis- lature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
CATHOLIC CHURCH
 PROPERTY FOUND

Moscow, March 19- (UP) The foreign office announced today that all property recently stolen from the Catholic church here had been re- covered and that the thieves had been arrested.
 Informing the American embassy in note Of the recovery of the property and the arrest of the thieves, the government said gang of professional criminals with long records robbed the St. Louis church five times during December. They stole altar pieces and a chalice,. which were recovered and returned to the Rev. Leopold Braun, Ameri- can priest at the church, the foreign office said.
 American Ambassador Laurence A. Steinhardt said the the Russian action was entirely satisfactory and that the incident was closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
CLUB TO HONOR
 SCHOOL "CHAMPS''
Community Leaders To Present Silver Trophy
 $l58 For Service Fund

The East End Community club at its meeting held last evening voted to present the SS. Peter & Pauls basketball team, champion of this years Parochial league, with sil- yer cup. Joseph Brophy, chairman of the recent entertainment and dance held at Hamilton Park pa- vilion for the National Guard and 95 draftees who left Waterbury last week, reported $l58.83 was realized. and check for this amount is be- ing turned over to the Service Mems committee for their treasury.
 Clarence Waite, director of the Dramatic club, is working on 3-act comedy entitled Going Modern" and will have same ready for pres- entation the latter part of April or the first part of May. Eugene Sul- livan, Edwin Bolger, Laurence Ken ny and Joseph Brophy were ap- pointed by President Burke to as- sist James Green in arrangements for the coming Mardi Gras to be held in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
Mayors Statement
 In Hartford Points
 Way To Future Plan
trict-State Water Commission To Eliminate POllu- Iuton Of Rivers-Waterbury To Benefit

1t, the balance to be provided by the city or town.
 Only last week 1t was brought to the attention of legislators that Waterbury had plans for ultimate construction of a sewage disposal plant. This disclosure came dur ing the discussion of the Waterbury bond bills before the Finance Com mittee. Mayor Scully was asked about two series of bond issues which the City of Waterbury had never sold. One was Q refunding bond issue to retire Center School District bonds. Yesterday the Sem ate passed a bill, raised in commit tee at the request of Mayor Scully repeating the authorization granted Waterbury by the Legislature in 1889 issue these refunding bonds, as Mayor Scul1y claimed that the city did not have the right to retire the bonds in this fashion.
 However, the other unsold issue % bonds is one for $300000 to be used for sewer purposes. The mayor said that 1t probably would be utilized for work on sewage dis posal plant. With such funds available in unissued bonds and the possibility of state aid Waterbury may launch sewage disposal plant project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
KILLS HIS WIFE,
 THEN SUICIDES

New York. March 19.-CUP)- Thomas Dion, 34, shot and killed his wife and then committed sui eide in their basement apartment In the rectory of the Church of St, Francis Xavier early today because she came home late from bingo party.
 The Dions had been employed in the rectory for eight years, the hus- band as cook and Mrs. Nora Dion, 30, as houSekeeper. Two priests were asleep on the third floor when they were awakened by the screams of the Dions' eight-year -old daugh- ter, Isabel. They found Mrs. Dion lying in the basement hallway and her husband in the locked bath room. He used a .22 caliber rifle.
 Isabel told detectives that her mother had attended bingo parties frequently and that her father had chided her repeatedly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19

Alpheus Winter, representing the Bridgeport Manufacturers associa- ton, said the amendment was purely war defense and prepared ness measure"
 A state labor department spokes- man said any industry which showed sufficient cause could peti- tion and obtain an hours extension permit.
 Another measure before the labor committee would permit women en- tertainers to work beyond the 10 p. m., deadline, but not much support was evident among witnesses. John J. Egan, secretary of the Connecti- cut Federation of Labor, described the bill as "hokum."
 The judiciary committee feiled to gain a quorum at scheduled night session last night, and called off the meeting. Another night gath ering was scheduled for tomorrow night in an effort to clear the files of hundreds of bills.
 Voted UnfavOrabIy
 Hartford, Conn, March 19.-(UP) A bill transferring the State Bur eau of occupational diseases from the Health to the Labor Depart ment was voted unfavorably today by the Legislatures Public Health and Safety Committee.
 The transfer was recommended by Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher at committee hearing last week, and opposed by Health Commissioner Stanley H. Osborn who declared that If the commits sioner knew anything about health he wouldn't be asking for it."
 In the House, the appropriations committee reported favorably on a proposed $30,000 appropriation to University of Connecticut for two- year course in agriculture.
 Restoration of forfeited rights of Julius Marzullo, Greenwich, also was reported favorably.
 Favorably reported by the cities and boroughs committee was a bill removing from the Naugatuck tax books all uncollected taxes due on the grand list of 1929 and prior years. Another Naugatuck bill. fix ing limit og S2000 a year for the salary of town clerk, was reported favorably.
 The House concurred with the Senate in approving a New Britain charter amendment requiring all city departments to apply quarterly to the board of finance and taxa ton for their appropriations.
 Hartford, Conn, March 19.-CUP) The Senate today authorized the governor to appoint commission of five members to negotiate for the acquisition of a collection of paint ings by Rex Brasher. Kent artist, called Birds of North America"
 There are more than 900 pictures in the collection, the commission, to be appointed by March 25. will report to the governor May 1 whe- ther Q purchasing agreement could be reached.
 Hartford. Conn, March l9.-(UP) -Gov. Hurley said today he hoped to submit to the general assembly tomorrow O measure greating a new state defense organization.
 The measure. the governor said, still was being drafted. It would provide for . defense body similar to the office of production manage ment at Washington, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
Full Weather Report

BOston, March 10 (UP)-Weath- CT forecast.
 CONNECTICUT-MO cloudy tonight. Thursday fair and sOme- whnt warmer.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and RHOD r ISLAND - Mostly cloudy tonight Thursday fair, somewhat warmer.
 Spring Thursday Night
 Boston, March 19-(UP)-SprinG makes her debut tomorrow night but New Englanders were skeptical of her approach today because of a continued cold wave that held tenn peratures at zero dn northern sec- tions and to n range below 20 de- grees in other areas.
 Penetrating northwest winds still swept the area and led the weather bureau to hoist small craft warm ings from Passport, Me-, to Block Island, k. I. Slightly warmer weath- CT was predicted for today by the weather bureau, however, and still warmer temperatures were expect ed tomorrow.
 The temperature sank to il de- grees yesterday, six degrees above the record low for Boston set for the date in 1885. The minimum to- day was 17 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
TWO STEAMERS
 IN DEFENSE WORK

Boston, March 19. - (UP) - The Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc, an nounced today that two of its steamers, the Saint John and Acadia have been leased to the Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc, of the Aluminium Line of New York.
 The ships will be put in service between New York and Bermuda, and New York, Trinidad and the Virgin Islands to carry cruise pas sergers and workers to defense bases in the West Indies. The Acadia will start service to Ber- muda Friday and the Saint Johns schedule will become operative May
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
SYMPHONY BAND PLAYS BOROUGH

Naugatuck, March l9.--A numbe of Naugatuck and Waterbury rest dents will attend the concert to b given tonight by the New HaveS Symphony orchestra at the Ger theater at 8:15.
 All preparations for the affaiS have been made and 1t is expected to be highlight of the local music al season.
 The orchestra is known to have many talented members and a fine program has been arranged. 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19

waterbury officials are expected to attend the hearing before the Health and Safety Committee of the Legislature tomorrow afternoon on a bill which would provide state aid to municipalities for construc- ton of sewage disposal plants.
 The bill was introduced by Rep William B. Bradley, Republican, of Beacon Falls and under its pro- visions 6 sum equal to the surplus in the general fund as of next June 30 would be appropriated to the State Water Commission for the elimination of pollution in the wa ters of the state. The commission is authorized, under terms of the measure, to pay one-third the cost of construction of any sewage dis posal plant or system approved by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
TRIAL JUSTICE COURTS

Hartford, Conn.,, March 19-(UP) -Connecticut's trial justice courts disposed of 4798 cases and collected $76,056 in fines and costs during the first year of operation, Edward 0. Fisher, executive secretary of the judicial department, announced to- day.
 Sixty-one per cent of the cases disposed of, Fisher said, were for motor vehicles violations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
DIES OF INJURIES

Suffield, Conn, March 19.-(UP) Joseph Iwanczenski, Al, Somers died at Hartford hospital last night of injuries suffered when struck by an automobile heer Sunday.
 State police held James Gillette ll7 Cedar street, Springfield, Mass, as the driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
26 Names Dra1un For
 Jury SerUice Here

Falls, Mrs. Helen c. Donlon, Mrs. Blanche Brennan; Oxford, Viola A. Modarna, Catherine Beardsley; Middlebury, Leo Halstead, G. Whit man Booker; Cheshire, Amos c. Dayton, Frank E. Ans.ey; Wood bury, Josephine Sherry, c. Louis Henderson; WatertOwn, Harry E. Russell, Henry J. O'Neill; Thomas ton, Daniel F. Gearin, Frank L. Atwood; Plymouth, Ralph Hough, Eugene Alley; Bethlehem, Shar- wood M. Allen, Leon E. Banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
UTAH CITIES GROWING

Salt Lake City, Utah (UP)-The population of Utah cities is increas. ing rapidly--at the expense of rural areas. Figures for the 1040 census put Utah's total population at 550,- 310-3o5, ,493 in urban areas, 244,8l7 in rural.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19

Following is the complete list of 26 jurors selected this morning by Temporary Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, James E. Mo Knight to serve during the balance of the January term which ends April 1.
 Waterbury, Mrs. Ella Keavney Robert Finlay; Naugatuck, Kath- erine Madden Edna Fenniman; Prospect, Harry r. Coughlan, Myr- tie Chatfield; Southbury, Walter Harrison, Sidney s. Platt; Beacon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
AUTHENTIC MATERIAL

With the cooperation of the New York police department, Para mount camera crew was able to make for scenes in New York Town" au- thentic shots of Gotham never made before, including scenes of Fifth Avenue at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
MARKET DESTROYED

Stamford, Conn, March l9--(UP) Damage of $l0,000 was estimated today in & fire which destroyed the Wayside Open Air Market on the Post road near Greenwich. The fire was caused by an overheated fur mace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
President

Ralph L. French was reelected president of the Plume and Att wood Manufacturing company at the annual meeting yesterday aft- ernoon and s. Kellogg Plume was reelected vice-president in charge of the Thomaston plant.
 Gordon B. Hurlburt was elected vice-president in charge of the Waterbury plant; John L. Scott, treasurer; D. A. Williams secre- tary, and William J. Briggs as- sistant secretary. French and Plume were the only officers re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
HE SAVED LICENSE

Boston, March 19-(UP)- Edgar Hemeon of Medford drove his sis- ters car to Boston yesterday to have his fathers auto license renewed at the registry of motor vehicles. When he came out of the building the car, valued at $500, was total loss from a fire caused by short cir cult. Edgar returned home by street car with the license and the bad news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19

named. The. former has been as- sociated with the company since 1887.
 MT. Scott was secretary last year and MT. French treasurer. Directors for 1940 were Leroy 8. Andrew, Ralph L. French, John L. Scott, Emil Mannweiler, S. Kellogg Plume, Thomas D. Thacfer and Arthur D. Wood- ward.
 The annual statement, covering 1940, shows nets earnings of $l26,- 791.80. Dividends of $l08,000 wert paid in 1040.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19

Fuchsia plants were named in honor of Leonhard Fuchs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19

Alpaca comes from the alpaca a domesticated llama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
LABOR BOARD IN
 STATE ASSURED

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The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12

treaty. and, year later March 1886 by
sending small token army into the Rhneand With
land occupied by German soldiers France
cOurSetO the prepared pick her
time for the But to the France
merely denounced the invasion "hostile act'
On the second anniversary of of Poland ap
pears that Hitler paying much for his gains the
invasion of Russia that he will
able clash with Britain
Hitler cannot stop He only 60 until Germany is
crushed The he will ask for this fall will be rejected
he will not be believed He will that the free world
VIII make peace on its terms What mad acts he will ns
gate when he finally realizes Illustration be envsoned
but for brute they hardly surpas the buchery
which he has already engaged
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12
PEACH BUTTER FOR
THE SCHOOL LUNCH
Miss McPheters, Nutrition
Specialist, Tells How
To Make It.

With such a wealth of peach va
rieties from which to choose, the
housewife should not allow winter
to come without canning or pre-
serving some of this fine fruit,
says Miss Margaret McPheeters.
specialist in nutrition for the Uni
versity of Maryland Extension
Service. Peach butter, she states,
is a welcome addition to the school
lunch, and she tells how to make
it.
The ingredients are pounds
(about 2 quarts) of pared peaches,
one quarter to one half teaspoonful
of ground mixed spices, l pound of
sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pare
the peaches, remove pits, crush
and cook in their own juice until
tender. Run through a sieve, then
place pulp over a fire, bring gent
ly to boil, and boil rapidly until
the mixture begins to thicken. Add
the sugar and mix well, boil rapid
ly until almost done, and then add
the spices and salt. Continue cook
ing until thick enough to prevent
spreading and the liquid does not
separate from the fruit. Fill con-
tainers, seal Immediately, and
store in a cool, dry place.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12
INCREASE IN DEFENSE
TRAINING PROGRAM AT MD.

A total of II courses, an increase
of nine over last year, will be Of
fered this Fall under the Univer-
sity of Maryland College of Engi-
neering's defense training pro-
gram. The University's program
is designed particularly to meet
the immediate employment needs
Of the aircraft and radio industries
and to furnish training for men in
the service, Dean Steinberg said.
Last year, he reported, the Univer-
sity provided defense training for
1000 men. The courses will start
this month as soon as the classes
are filled.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12
THIRD YEAR OF THE WAR

great deal is being said about this being
versay of the outbreak of the 1t AGO that
the Germans opened their first campaign of
of They invaded Poland This unprovoked aggression
against weak and nonaggressye neghbo thoroughly
vnced the French and British that Hitler out
to conquer Europe that they declared him.
The really began when Hitler denounced Versailles
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12
A TWIRP IN AN EMBASSY

n TW1RP IN AN EMBASSY
NJ CASTOR Henry tIaye is a luccrous figure in WASHINGTON
AS the Marshal etan the French fascist
leader and Hitler colaboration Henry Hayes job act
like ambassador when he is cucold The task is
too gigantic.
The ambassadors complaint to the State Depart
ment is about the New York Herald Tribune which current
N printing series of articles purporng that Henry
fae and various and sundy French embassy
are engaged in Subye1sive activities designed Hitler
fienyIlaye doesn't think newspapers United States
should print such things about him and
eggerS he has grouped about him.
In fact this is the second time Peains has protested
10 the State Department about Americans newspapers
first occasion when he umbge cartoons found
in newspapers pcturng Fetain French Judas
and Charlie Mccarthy that he appeared to think
that cartoonstS should not treat Hers in Vy
manner I1enryt4aye nothing wrong the present
regime in France country which under Petain has news
me1S that formidable disgrace newspaper blSi
are those in Germany and Italy.
The fascist naz leanngs of the present regime
not been more clearly revealed than in the protests lodged
the socaed French against press in Amer
ica This diplomatic htcker obviously need by free
press His reflex reaction when he something
paper he does not ikebut which is obviously trueis
offending journal should be stopped government
order
t~ Some years ago Mussoinis in Washington started
making tracks to the State Department every time he discovered
that American newspaper had depicted Musson
and 1T had to be explained to him all over again that the govern
ment could do nothing about ihat the American press
totally unlike that of Italy The reaction of the press
it should have been and nothing has been heard of the Italian
ambassador since.
But it many Americans and . al newspapers
that this thing of ramps claiming represent foreign
natiOnWhen in effect they represent only in
these countries who has himself up the
out the consent of the peope-complanng the
rtment about the newspapers of the United States has gone
far enough Why doesn't the State Department make ruling
that protests in the future be the publishers
newspapers involved and be State
partment?
Every newspaperman worthy of the knows the
and biological terms called for in answering protest of this
kind and would take keen delight in applying them
tWilp in Washington
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12

Nineteen persons in a sedan are
too many to permit proper opera
ton of the machine, a judge in
Quincy, Mass, decided when he
fined Sam Venuti $40.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12
PAINS AND JOYS

Max Beerbohm riding a London bus when a
schooboy his laden with books entered the vehicle Mr.
feerbom apparently thought of his school he OBJ
served the child and turning companion he spoke
phrase that had been attributed to many English authors:
There but for the grace of God go r.
Mr. Beerbolm had point there 1t would be obvious
asehoo that the days of chooboy happy
that school days invariably the happiest
School chdren too have their troubles; they conforming
to the first conscrption of their and it easy
all of them to become accustomed to the type of life
Thousands of boys and girls getting their first
of school life thousands others their
cssrooms after having enjoyed leisure They
find advantage and convenences of which their orefathes
had dreamed.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12

The wise femme reading Ickes warning that the home
fires must not burn brightly winter buy
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-09-12
THE HAGERSTOWN GLOBE

JAMIN A BEARD, Advertising Manager