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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

Force attacks over occupied France.
 Last night and early today the English coast rocked under the re- yerberatIon Of great bombs aS Bgit- ish planes pounded the French coast apparently concentrating on the calais area, It was believed that shipping was the major target. Ter. rife explosions were heard just after midnight Obcrvefs saw orange flares, floating lazjjy down from the British planes and guns tnrougnout the entire area from BouIogne to Calais burst into fire. China rattIed in English coastal homes.
 There was little German aerial ac- tlvity over Britain last night. Bombs were dropped at scattered points in Western, southwestern and eastern England and in South Wales.
 A few persons were wounded and slight damage was done, the ar and home security ministries said. One German bomber was destroyed.
 Was Prison Ship
 London, June 28 -- (UP) = The Admiralty announced today that . German prison and supply ship had been intercepted by the British navy, and that "a number" Of Brit ish merchant seamen held as pris- oners aboard a German raider were killed when the Cruiser Cornwall sank the raider in the Indian Ocean last month.
 The prison ship intercepted was the 3,O63-ton Alstertor of Hamburg.
 In its communique the Admiralty said that 7e merchant seamen held prisoner in the Alstertor had been rescued.
 AIt Is nov known that the Ger man raider sunk in the Indian Ocean by his majesty's ship Corn vail, as announced May g, had aboard c larger number of mines" the c0mmunique continued. During the action with the raider these were detcnated and it is regretted that . number of British merchant seamen aboard the raider as prison CTS lost their lives in the resulting explosions"
 Tine AlstertoT had served beth ai q prison ship and q supply ship.
 The Admiralty did not speci2y when or where the AistersOr h@t been intercepted.
 Of the men rescued, e were ssir- vlvors Of tine steamship Rabaui, c,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

"Yn the entire sector Of the front from PYzenysi to the Black Sea our troops are firmly holding the state frontier" t Weg asserted,
 CThe Russian cOnIfluSIiqtie, while t gpoke frankly Of the withdrawal on tie Llthuanian-North Polish part Of t1e front, gave 10 indication that the Russian forces were weak eutpg, on the contrary, t 1ildi" eated that the Russians were Dgnts ing strongly and with considerable success counter attacking frequent y and teIlingIy,
 CThe cOmmunigue implied tl1at the Germans had been able to make ilc gaiss On the important 4aO-tllt Ukrainian front stretching south ward from the Przemysl areal.
 Tine cOfnfnunique, as issued by tbG OfIlciaI news agency TasS, said:
 During tire past day our troop fin the KgiauIaI, Vilna and BaraD0' ylcbi directions continue to retreat to positions prepared for defense hating ard fighting on intermedi' ary positions,
 Violent Encounters
 Actions by our troops tn theSt directions were i1 the nature Of yio' lent encounters, In some direction and sectors our units Of infantry launched counter attacks, tn1iictini important defeats upon the enemy
 "In the Luck and Lw0w directions the day Of June N passed tTl sttib' born ard intense fighting, Seeking to break through OUT lines the eD. emy brought into action large tant units, However, GUT troops checked aii the eflemy's attempts and tp. hicted heavy losses upon him. 4 great number Of war prisoners aIlt abundant trophies were taken Il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
PRODUCTION OF
 WARPLANES FALLS
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2-The office of production man. agement recommended the construc- ton of eight new goyernment-owned aluminium plants in seven states to produce an additional 600, ,O00, GOO pounds annually.
 3.-The government asked airlines to give Up 12 of their first line" planes immediately for transfer to the British Ito meet emergency de- fense requirements"
 Munitions Also
 Meanwhile, 1t appeared that the production of critical munitions, which President Roosevelt said was behind schedule, would not reach q high level before next year. Con- struction on most of the munitionf plants is TOW behind schedule.
 The new aluminium plants and the curtailment of automobile produc- ton would be reflected in future airplane and arms output but could not help the current situation.
 Defense sources said the decline in aircraft production which appear. ed in May will continue in June July and Anugust. Only 1884 mili. tary planes were built in May, 64 fewer than in April. By fall, ths hundreds of millions of dollars pour. ed into expansion of facilities wil take effect. Lack of aluminium, machine tool and magnesium is largely responsibl' for the drop i'm plane manufacture it was said. i. I Already facing rigid price control on 1o42 models, the automobile in dustry was advised by OPM Produc ton Director John D. Biggers tha lit must cut next years productiol beyond the 2O.15 per cent reductio previously requested. Production . 1O42 models begins in August.
 Curtailment Extent
 The industry was not informed ( ; the extent that 1t must now cirta production, but informed sourct said the reduction necessary migs be as much as 60 per cent Of tn years output.
 , Under the 2O.16 per cent cut askl 3 by OPM Director Wnliam g. Knul sen several months ago, tN00,bi fewer cars would be made tna 3 during this year.
 The elght new aluminium plan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

RiMnR WeFU undSEWNy VOuAy NoC impressive funeral services Co be held Monday morning In SC, Joe senh's Cathedral, Hartford. Burial will be In plAlnvllle.
 Major BannlgMn, widely acclaim cd as . friend oe veterans and one of the most efilcient managers in the veterans administration, WaS No, on the. distinguished guest list prepared by Past Commander walter A, Jarvis of Corp. Coyle post ia connection with the approach lnR American Legion convention in waterbury next month. Ie was m indication of the esteem and Nf- fOotlon in which the late major was held by his friends here. The deceased had served for nearly 20 years as head of the ted~ eral governments war veteran ace tlvities. He was 6 former news papermAn and cigar salesman.
 Major Thomas J. BAnnigan was born in Utica, N. F., on August al, 1872, Q son of James end Ellen
 tehenon) Bannlgan, His father was Q building contractor, erecting many of the larger structures In that city, lie received his carly eduea- | ton in the grade and high schools there, end later became Q student at Assumption Academy in the same city. Commissioned Captain
 On July 90, 1918, Major BrAnni- 1 gan was commissioned Q captain in AhA YYsNakMA MAaAma WsaASp aVAA NayM n assigned as ofiicer in charge Of the
 Reed street plant of the echuylkill
 Arsenal, Philadelphia. where A,000 enlisted men and civilians were em- ployed in making clothing and
 equipment for overseas.
 On December 9i, 1918, he res
 ceived an honorable discharge from
 teh army with . rank ot captain In
 tho Offlcers Reserve Corps for five
 years, and was assigned as admin
 tstrAtive ofiioer of the Seventy.
 Sixth Division. On March }, l92A
 he was commissioned Q majot Quartermastor Division, 0flcers
 Reserve Corps.
 It was with his return to civilian
 life that Major Bannigan began hls service to his country's veterans On February io, leiD, he was made
 supervisor of the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club, when tho city of Hartford took over Q large bulld- ing here and equipped 1t for return ing veterans,
 Iie was next appointed sub-dis. trlct manager for the Hartford area United States Veterans Bureau, iF 1929, and At the consolidation ol the New Haven and Hartford ofii' ces Q year later was reappolntet sub-district manager for the state ] When the Veterans Bureau was de- centralized in i02l, he was appoint
 cd regional manager.
 Whe nthe activities of the Veter
 ans Bureau were combined with tn
 newly built hospital of moro thai
 300 beds In Newington, In l0Si Major Bannigan was appointed ; manager of both and served il { thls dual capacity until his deatl, I Veterans permanently disabled Q temporarily incapacitated, iron !. Connecticut, Rhode Island on,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

southern Massachusetts, are cared for at Newington,
 When in lese he was honoeed ny the stan and department heads G the Newington Hospital. the scroll presented him on their hehale reads
 During these years. his leadership has always been inSplratlonAls hts understanding of and sympathy in the problem o8 sick and disabled veterans and their xamtli0S has made him An everlasting loyal friend, and his thoughtgullness and personal interest in these who have been associated with him during all these associated years wiN forever leaoe fond memories and deep ape preciation,"
 Active in Clubs
 In addition to his many Legion connections he was . member Of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Military Order ot Foreign Wars, the Societe deS co Holnmes ct 6 ChevAux, Hartford Volture, and an honorary member of the Disabled Veterans Association and also oe  tho Jewish War Veterans.
 Other organizations with which Major BannlgAn was affiliated ln- oluded tho Republicans Club, tho Knights of Columbus, The Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks. the Harding Memorial AssioAtton. the General Hart Memorial Assoc ciatlon, Leonard Wood Camp No, l, I've, terans Soldiers, Sailors end Ma- rlnes Association,
 MNjor Bannigan married Rather inc Anita Emmett, who survives him, In 1907. He also leaves two brothers, J. Philip 4annigAn and Albert BAnnigan, and two siseATs Mrs. Philip Gallery end Mrs. Anne Noon, all oe Utica.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
FUNERALS

Funeral services for wilson x. Eidredge, formerly of Waterbury, were held yesterday afternoon ct 2 o'clock from the Brown funeral home in Stafford Springs. Burial was in Stafford Springs cemetery.
 Funeral services for John Qwidz were held from the Stokes funeral home ct 0o4 Riverside street this morning at o:i6 o'clock to St. Stanisiaug' Church ct 10 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The bearers were George Qwiz. data, Stanley Bierlincki, Michael mar school, and of St. Elisabeths jewski and walter Komorincki.
 The funeral of John ?. Mayer will be held this afternoon ct 1918 o'clock from the Mulvilie funeral home, 270 West Main street, Rev. Martin Lorenz, pastor of the Ger man Lutheran Church officiating, Burial will be ct the convenience of the family.
 Private services for Mrs. Emile K. Andzulatis were held this niorn- ing ct the Hickox funeral home il, Watertown with Rev. Edward Mer- Till, of All Souls church, Oakville officiating. Burial was In Fair View cemetery, New Britain.
 The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Mor- rome will be held Monday morning at 8:45 from the ColasaEito funeral home, 02e Bank street, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, where solemn high Mass will be celebrated at O:45. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home from 2 to il ?. m today and tomorrow.
 The funeral of Mrs. Allen " Rockwell of Cheshire was held yes. | terday afternoon ct 2 o'clock iron the Camerlin 6 Ries funeral home 4O3 Whitney avenue, New Haven.
 The funeral of George l.. Tlirnel of Houthbury was held yesterda! at 2:3O o'clock ct the @outhbur. Federated church. Rev. Gran Bourne, pasor ofiiciating assisted by Rev. Edward Hickox.
 Honorary bearers were J. I Kimberley, G. D. Marshall, Jr, 2 M. Manning, ]. F. Mulvey, R. W Bailey, 0. E. Essey. W. B. Price l.. ID. Wade and R. E. Martin L. D. Wade and R. Y. Martin Bearers were r. M. Barry, R. W Belfit, F. V. Garfield, v. L. Shy der, c. ". schusted and J. W Barrett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

(Continued from Page D tiIe high command would issue it's conmuntque this weekend.
 Discussing the possSDiiiW that great masses Of Russian troops might be trapped, infOFmafltB said inst the Russian railroad network was small and thus was exceedingly vtiitleFGble. They cited figures that Rtiseia's efl" tire railroad system totA1ed Dttle more than $500 miles.
 Usually reliable tnfoTmants said the whole Russian front was threat eued with dfsinteg1atiOn .liiIder the constant pressure Of the German ground forces, The official radio said last night ti1at resistance had beeEi broken "at alf points"
 Biggest Battle En TsiSseFy
 Information which tine high conn inand permitted to seep out ifldi. cated the magnitude Of what Naz military experts caIl the greatest bat tie ifl history. :.
 There was fighting 0n . great scaIt ct four widely separated points De. tween the Baltic afid the Black eea in Lithuarlia; ifl the Bialystok area 100 miles south; in the LwOw sector of southern Poland, and i1 Dessar. abia and Bukovina. It was assumed that there was fighting on z smaller scale ct ail other points along the front.
 On the home front, Maj propa- ganda emphasized two main themes one was that Rusgia, c0nsptring Witt Great Britain, had planned . gigas,' tic attack on Germany. The othel was inst Germany was leading othel European nations in 6 cFusad' against Communism.
 Uprising Of peoples Of Europ' against Boishevisin," headlined th' Nazl party newspaper Voelkische Beobachter today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 JUNE 26, 104O
Dy United Press)

(Dy United Pressl
 Britain recognized the French national committee fin London set mp by Cen. Charles de GsulIe, Free French" leaders
 Evacuation of nearly 1oe.ooo wersonS en the Channel Islands was revealed by London.
 The cessation ef lestfltieS in lise nGiA9le East vas anns1nee0 by French Gen. Eugene hzistie- hamger.
 Germany and Greece sltne6 aa eeonemie treaty; the Reich C set ere iB resaFn SeF eeal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
VeteransM MournD Death
 Of Major Bannigan
impressive Tribute Planned at Funeral Services Mon day; Directed Federal Activities for Twenty Years

World War Veterans throughout New England VII unite with state and church officials Monday morning % pay tribute to Major Thomas Bannigan manager ot te o. S. veterans hospital at Newingon whose sudden death last evening at his home came as distinct Shock 70 s eron of friends and admirers The major had been In i
 health of late but during the past month had SO improved That he had planned to resume his official duties Tuesday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
NEW TRUSTEES

Hartford, Conn. June 2s-(UP)--- Three new trustees of University of Connecticut were announced today by Gov. Hurley. They were Francis s. Murphy, West Hartford; and Lewis Fox and Mrs. Ruth M. Da- dourian. Hartford. Their terms are for four years from July l.
 The governor also reappoi1ted Samuel D. Spencer. Suffieid to the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
SAVED RED FACE

Rather than have a confused guest embarrassed to find himself alone in doing %. Dolly Madison. wife of President James Madison, once drank from her finger bowl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

tive wildo g. Biakeslee. |, Police said he was alone in the
 car and they were unabel to learn how teh accident occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
DIES OF BROKEN NECK

Branford, Conn, June 28 - (U. P.) = Bryant w. Blakeslee, 20, died from Q broken neck last night after his automobile left the road and overturned ct Indian Neck. He was a son of former State Representa- proposed by the OPM would be in Arkansas, Oregon, Washington, up- per New York, Alabama, California and North Carolina. These plants would begin production late next year and would bring United States aluminium capacity to 1,4O0. 900, 900 pounds annually. This would be supplemented by 0O,Ou0 600 potzldE | to be imported from Canada.
 At the same time. the government warned civilians that there wouIe
 have to be temporary curtaiiment oi
 their power requirements in tl1s
 general areas where current will Ds needed for expanded aluminium pro lduction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
ARMY LEADERS
 IN BIG SHAKE-UP
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

Many Republicans are none too pleased with the city court deal by which the Democrats get a slion's share of the spoils, claim ing that a better division could have been secured by party iead- CTS. There is also resentment at the designation of Mir. Pal0mba, some of the criticism coming from these who shouted She loudest against the party leaders when he was depesed as town chairman several years ago.
 The slated appointment of At- tgrney CmFEnine Ciprian0 as court clerk finally gives some reeogs nitisn to g valuable party work CT who has been overlooked 90 many times fin the past when jobs were being given eut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

EAYHs--Month's mind Mass of re-
 auiem will be celebrated Monday morning, at s.00 o'clock. at the st. Thomas Church, for the repose Of the soul of the late Henry V.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
NAzI AIR FORCES
 BATTERINC HARD

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

O'CONNOR-Month's mind Mass of
 requiem will be celebrated Tuesday morning, at s:O0 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church.. for the re- pose of the soul of the late John J. OfConnor. 0-Zs-zt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

The funeral of Mrs. Allen WI Rockwell of Cheshire was held yes- terday afternoon ct 2 o'clock from the CamerIin 6 Ries funeral home, 403 Whitney avenue, New Haven.
Evening star., 1941-11-02

Mary -Welby Beverley
To Marry Army Captain.
Mrs. Robert Beverley announces
the engagement of her daughter.
Mis- Mary Welby Beverley, to Capt.
See ENGAGEMENTS, Page D.3)
Evening star., 1941-11-02
Mercy House
Plans Annual
Sale Thursday
Invitation Is
Extended to All
Friends of Home

The annual apron and food sale
for the benefit of the House Of
Mercy will be held Thursday from
II o'clock in the morning until 6
o'clock in the afternoon. and the
trustees and Board of Lady Managers
of the house are extending cordial
invitation to all who are interested
in the work done for the House Of
Mercy.
Mrs. Smith Hempstone is presi-
dent OF the Board of Managers. and
she is actively assisted in arranging
for the sale by Mrs. Donald C. Bing-
ham, chairman of the Sale Com.
mittee; Mrs. j. Breckenridge Bayne.
chairman of the Tea Committee;
Mrs. Frederick Bradley, Mrs. A.
Chester Father, Mrs. H. G. Gill;
NOR, Mrs Ralph H. Hallett, Mrs.
Laurence G.. Hoes, Mrs. Arthur Mac
Arthur, Mrs. Luther Sheldon, jr.,
and Mrs. William F. M. Sewers.
Those who will pour tea from 4 to
o'clock are Mrs. ZeBarney Phillips.
Mrs. Henry Hough, Mrs. Walter r.
Tuckerman, Nine. Varpillot, Mrs.
James NJ. Green. Mrs. Isaac T.
Mann. Mrs. Thomas w. Lockwood
and Mrs. James A. Milholland.
Members of the Board of Man.
ayers will be at the House of Mercy,
(See MERCY HOUSE, Page D-sJ
Evening star., 1941-11-02
Two Brides.Elect
Share Party Honors
With Debutante

The two debutantes of last
year who soon will be brides
shared honors with one Of this
years buds at the party given
last evening by Miss Elizabeth
Stewart Richardson. The brides
elect were Miss Peggy Lansdowne,
who will be married Saturday
to Mr.. John Conway Hunt, and
Miss Joan Dodd, who is engaged
to Mr.. David A. Robertson. Miss
Bella Hagner. was the debutante
honored at the same party,
which was held at the home of
Miss Stewart-Richardson's par
ents. Maj. and Mrs. Robert M.
rt-Richardson.
Today Miss Lansdowne, daugh-
ter of Mrs. John Caswell, will be
honored at a cocktail party by
Mr.. Robert Gardiner, and among
this weeks parties will be the
cocktail party which Miss Kitty
Hill will give Thursday and Mrs.
Warren Delano Robbins dinner
party which will follow the re.
hearsal Friday evening.
Evening star., 1941-11-02
Fashion Show, Tea
Will Be Benefit
For Service Club

Dame Fashion and Uncle Sam will
Join forces with Ilka Chase in a
benefit for the Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club at 3 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. At that time the fashion
show, featuring American styles and
commented upon by Miss Chase,
will be held at post headquarters
at Fort Myer. Va, and those who
attend the style show will be guests
later at tea, when Mrs. George c.
Marshall, wife of the chief OF stan,
will entertain in her home at the
post Mrs. Henry l.. Stimson. Mrs.
Frank Knox and Mrs. Harold r.
Stark will receive with Mrs. Mar
shall, and wives Of high ranking
officers of the three services will
assist generally throughout the
afternoon.
The austere red brick building
where officers classes are held will
be transformed for the show. The
large assembly room will be hung
with bunting and made green with
palms. Here the fashion conscious
and patriotic women of Washing
(See BENEFIT. Page D-9)
Evening star., 1941-11-02

short sleeves. The long skirts were
slightly full and the frocks were
buttoned up the back. Their hats
also were of velveteen, matching
their dresses. and they carried but
ton chrysanthemunis in autumn
shades. Mrs. Sargent and Miss
Griffin were dressed in copper color
and the others in burgundy.
Mr.. William Dent Sterrett, jr.,
was best man for his brother, and
the ushers included his cousin. Mr.
Elliott Johnstone Dent; Mr.. Aldrich
Dudley, jr., of Richmond; Mr. Rich
ard Updyke Sherman, jr.. Of Utica,
N. Y; Mr.. Christopher S. Sargent,
Mr.. George Bouditch Hunter. jr.;
Mr.. Swagar Sherley, jr., and Mr..
Clement Conger.
Bride Made Debut
In 1915 Season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterrett left later In
the day for their wedding trip. and
after November IS they will be at
home at 35O5 Rodman street. Mrs.
Sterrett attended the Potomac
School in La Jolla. Calf, and Smith
College. She made her debut In
Washington during the winter Of
1878 and is a member of the Junior
League. Mr.. Sterrett attended st.
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Evening star., 1941-11-02
Spanish Embassy
Party Planned
After Concert:

The Spanish Ambassador and
Nine. Cardenas will entertain at
q small cocktail party this after
noon at the Spanish Embassy
following the opening concert Of
the season of the National
Symphony Orchestra at o'clock
in Constitution Hall with the
brilliant Spanish pianist, Jose
Iturbi, as guest soloist.
Wednesday evening Mr.. Albert
Spalding, famous violinist, will
be the guest of honor at a party
arranged by Mrs. :Adolph A.
Berle. jr., following his perform
ance as guest artist on the open
ing program Of the midweek
series Of concerts by the National
Symphony.
For the series of Wednesday
concerts patrons must be hold
ers Of season tickets. as there
will be no single admissions
available, and the drive to COM
plete the sale Of season tickets
which will end with opening Of
(see PARTY, Page DID
Evening star., 1941-11-02
Engagements
OF Interest
In Capital
Lucille McDonagh
To Be Bride of
w. r. COnsedine

Among the many interesting en-
gagements being announced today
Is that of Miss Lucille McDonagh,
niece Of Representative Mary T.
Norton of New Jersey, who has re-
sided here with her aunt for three
years. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph E. McDonagh of New York
City and Quogue. Long Island, an
nounce the engagement of Miss Nc
Donagh and Mr.. William R. Con-
sedine, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
M. Consedine of Olean, N. Y.
Miss McDonagh is graduate OF
the Ursuline Academy OF New Ro-
chelle, N. Y, and New Rochelle
College.
Mr.. Consedine attended st. Bona
venture College and Georgetown
University law school. He is at
tached to the legal division OF the
National Labor Relations Board
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Evening star., 1941-11-02

See BROOKS, Page DID
Evening star., 1941-11-02
r. L. PatterSOnS
Visit in Capital

Mai. Gen. Robert U. Patterson.
former surgeon general, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Patterson are spending
a week in Washington. They
came from Oklahoma City, where
they are living and are accom-
panied by their daughter, Miss
Peggy Patterson
During their brief stay they
have taken IN apartment tn A.
ban Towers Hotel.
Evening star., 1941-11-02

of the Chilean Senate and, although
there were a number of parties for
them. they were small and informal
like the cocktail party which the
Ambassador and Sonora de Michels
gave Thursday afternoon before the
Ambassador went to Philadelphia to
deliver a speech.
Sonora de Michels and their
daughter, Senorita Cristina Michels,
Joined the Ambassador, and they
are spending the week end in New
York and probably will not return
until the middle of the week.
Mrs. Hull Hostess
Twice at Tea Parties.
Senator Errazuriz and his daugh-
ters were guests at tea Thursday OF
Mrs. Cordell Hull in her charming
apartment in Wardman Park Hotel,
when the conversation dwelt on
Chile. where Senator ErraZuriZ was
(See BROOKS. Page D-3)