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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
COMMUNITY CLUB
 MEETS TOMORROW
Plans to Be Made for In= Installation of Officers
 January 30
Washington Hill
 Correspondent: Mrs. Frank McGrath - Telephone 4-659O

A special meeting of the Wash ington Park Community club com mittee members, will be held Tues day evening at the Communit! house. Plans are to be made for thu installation of officers, which ha! been changed from Jan. 30 to Jan 29. in order to allow some of tht club members to attend the Presi dents Birthday ball which take! place at Hamilton park on Jan. 30.
 It does seem as though there art plenty of people still living on thu Hill with enough Community spiri and pride to want to help keep tn, Hill on the map-without having tt be told when, what and where tc move. Let's prove it.
 Invitations are being extended tc al the Community clubs in the city to attend the installation of officers Everyone will be welcome. Mrs. Martin Tehan, Katherine Te- han, Margaret and William Carol and Mrs. John Campion visited witl John Tehan anad John Campion al St. Thomas seminary in Bloomfield yesterday. MT. and Mrs. James Monyhan and Mrs. William Cousey were visitors to Bloomfield yesterday also.
 Religious instructions for High school pupils will be held at St Francis Xavier parish hall at D. m. this evening, and for the gram mar school children Thursday af- ternoon at 2:30 and Saturday morn ing at 9 o'clock.
 All the children of the parish are asked to place their names on the collection envelopes for the time be- ing, as this will be a help to get the lists strengthened out.
 Parents are requested to send the children to the 8:30 o'clock mass on Sunday morning-this mass is in- tended for the children and the weekly schedule of the parish hinges on this. Many yougsters have been attending other masses for quite some time and when asked for the reasons, say they were not called in time for the 8:30 mass.
 The Holy Name 45 tournament takes place this evening, at the usual time.
 A very representative group at tended the Communion Breakfast of the Catholic Women'S branch of the Diocesan Bureau held at the Elton yesterday morning. Rev. John S. Kennedy of Hartford was the guest speaker. Eugene Oviatt gave musi- cal selections on the piano during the breakfast. Among the residents of the hill who attended were Misses Bessie and Mildred Shea, Mary. Bessie and Jule Delaney, Margaret Tehan, Margaret Dillon, Mary and Jane Murray, Mary and Gertrudea Kennedy, Mrs. Wilfred Rochon and Miss Katherine, Mrs. James Calvin Mrs. Martha Gaynor, Mrs. George ONeill. Mrs. J. Pendy, Mrs. Charles Delaney, Misses Anna Mcdonald. Irene Kemp, Mary Donahue, Rose and Kitty Foley and Margaret Con- nelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
FAMILY ESCAPES
 GAS POISONING
Two Overcome By Carbon MOnOxide Fumes; Emer-
 gency Crew Responds

Tragedy almost visited the DiOrio family at their home, 297 South Leonard street, Sunday morning. Arthur DiOrio, 19, who returned home from church shortly after 8 o'clock found his brother, Donald, 12, prostrate near the kitchen range. He immediately flung open the windows and aroused his mother, Felice, 45, and two other brothers, Anthony, 1T, and Ralph, IA, who were slightly affected by carbon monoxide fumes, but was unable to revive his father, Angelo, 45, and Donald, the youngest of the brothers.
 The emergency crew from the fire department was summoned to the scene under the direction of Dep- uty Chief Martin J. Campion. A short time after, Dr. Thomas M. Cottiero, also responded to the call. After applying the pulmotor and with first aid treatment admins tered by the doctor, the father and son were revived.
 Lieut.. Eugene Legge said that the carbon monoxid fumes seeped from an old-fashioned stove pipe which became loosened and the fumes premeated the house. Lieut.. Legge said that Donald bcame ill about 8 o'clock and made an attempt to reach the kitchen for a glass of water, but he collapsed on his way, a short distance from the stove.
 The condition of MT. DiOrio and his son was reported by Dr. Cot tiero as satisfactory"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
|Y.M.C.A. Notes

Robert Wakeley, president of the Beta lily and general chairman of the Fourth Annual Junior Prom sponsored by the club at the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. ballroom, Saturday, February l, p. m., appointed the following committee chairmen and committee members. The commit tees will take over their responsibil- ities immediately and set up the final arrangements for the coming event. Publicity Chairman Bernard Burns; Lucien Perreault, Robert O'Connor, Robert Hayes, Chris Kelley, John Jenusaitis, Fred Mur- phy. Refreshments: chairman, William Blair; Al Kirschbaum, Richard Carolan and William Bor- molini. Program, Charles Green law, chairman; Victor Baker, Don- aid Lyon, Joseph Stokes and Robert Young. Tickets: Gordon Dubuque, chairman; Jack Bradley, Robert Nichols and William Webster. Dec- orations: Kenneth Byrne, chair man; Joseph Frisbie, Robert Good enough, Richard Carolan, Victor Baker, Jack Hummer and Robert O'Connor.
 Cliff Slater and his orchestra will supply the music for dancing.
 Conversational Spanish, a new course which opened at the Y. M. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
BY ELMER c. WALZER lIInifed Preas Financial EdlfOrl

New York, Jan. 20 = CUP) = Stocks moved irregularly in light trading today.
 Around, noon, many leading issues registered declines ranging to more than a point. Railroad shares held around the previous close. Utilities were mixed. Chemicals were steady.
 Bethlehem Steel los 1 IA points to 83 1-6 and then met support. U. s. Steel touched 65 1-2 of 1-8 and rallied to a minor gain.
 Chrysler sold at 67 Ia of 1 1-8 and General Motors 45 1-4 oil IA. Westinghouse Electric lost more than point while General Electric had small gain.
 General Mills preferred and Peoples Drug rose small amounts to new highs for the year. Mullins Manufacturing preferred gained 2 points to 56 and McKesson and Robbins preferred was up more than point. Losses of more than a point were noted in Liggett and Myers and General Steel Castings prefer red.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
PLUMMER SEARCH
 CONTINUES TODAY
Police, Ex=Servicemen and Boy Scouts Search in
 Vain for Tudor St. Man

Despite efforts by police and in- dividual searchers no trace as to the whereabouts of Ernest H. Plummer, 45, of 128 Tudor street was obtained up to noon hour today. The man left early Friday morning for a short walk and was last seen on Tudor street heading in the direc- ton of Hill street. Great concern is felt by relatives as to his safety, and searchers composed of many groups secured the wooded areas for miles in the vicinity of the home yesterday. The search was aban- doned at o'clock last night, but re- neWed today.
 Two veterans organizations con- SiSting of eighteen members of the Disabled American Veterans and Ccrp. Coyle post, American Legion, tramped through the woods without finding a trace of the missing World War veteran. A group of Boy Scouts assisted in the search.
 Capt. John Leary and Sergt. John Mates of the local detective bureau also spent yesterday in an effort to locate the man. MT. Hummer, owner of the Electrical Motor Re- pair O., left his home Friday for a short walk, but when he failed to appear at home his wife became alarmed and notified police. A gen. eral alarm was dispatched to the state police and to police of other cities.
 Mrs. Hummer also called her hus- bands brother in New Hampshire, but he had not heard from. The futile search went through sections of Lakewood, Girl Scout camp in Waterville, Oakville, searchers wind ing up in Hopeville.
 Descriptions of MT. Hummer fur nished by the police, describe him as man of 45, five feet seven inches tall, weight about 155 pounds. Has ruddy complexion and slightly gray hair. When last seen he was wearing a brown mackinaW jacket and gray pants. The man was re- ported to be carrying about $25 in his OOcketS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Roosevelt, Willkie
 Conference Aids Bill
That Surprising Meeting Has Boosted Chances for
 Lend=Lease Measure to Great Britain

was working on his third inaugural address in the executive offices when he received word from .5ec- retary of State Cordell Hull, with whom Willkie had talked for one hour and 40 minutes, that they were coming to the White House.
 The President penned his long hand note to Churchill, and put on his coat and vest to receive his late political foe for the first time in approximately four years.
 They Grasp Hands
 When Willkie came in with Hull MT. Roosevelt put out his hand smiled and said:
 T am glad to see you, Wendell. '
 T am glad to see you, MT. Presi- dent" Willkie replied, smiling. T won't take up much of your time because know what it is like to be interrupted when you are labor ing on speech"
 On instructions from MT. Roose- welt, Hull previously had given Will k1e "all information" available to this government on the European situation, and the 1940 contenders found themselves in general accord on foreign policy.
 Willkie received from MT. Roose- welt and Hull assurances that they would urge British government of f1cials, including Churchill, to give him all possible information on conditions in England. American Federation of Labor President Will liam Green Cabled Ernest Bevin, British labor leader member of the Inner war cabinet, urging him to cooperate with Willkie.
 Willkie'S plan to leave New York on a Pan-American Aiweys clipper plane at 8:30 a. m., EST, Wednesday 1nterfered with House committee plans to hear him testify Tuesday. and brought a demand from Rep. George Holden Tinkham, R., Mass, that Willkie be subpoenaed to learn his competency to advise the na- tion on foreign policy.
 Wlllike replied somewhat sharply that he had offered to appear be- fore the committee today but inau- gUral ceremonies intereted.
 i'll be very glad to come before the committee when I get back and let MT. Tinkham question me for seven weeks if he wants to-" Willkie said.
 The only political note of the Roosevelt Willkie conversations came at the conclusion. when the president, smiling, remarked that in today's excitement of the third term inauguration:
 When I'm up there, I'll wish it were you"
 Willkie grinned and expressed the belief that the president would have the same wish when he gets to the excitement of bombed Lon don.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
THREE VIOLENT
 DEATHS IN CONN,
tBy United Press)

Automobile accidents and a shooting claimed three lives in Connecticut over the weekend, a compilation showed today. Two other persons died from injuries suffered some time ago.
 Edward Butler, A, Rocky Hill. was killed in that town when struck by a car operated by Howard T. Mooney, 61, Portland.
 Joseph Pietraroia, 55, Windsor, an employe of the Hartford metro politan district, was killed when struck by a car about 200 yards from his home.
 Mrs. Mae Krajewski, A, Walling- ford, was found shot to death at her home. Her husband, Sidney, was held on an open charge pending completion of the coroner's inquest.
 John J. Keefe, 76, New Haven, died of injuries suffered Dec. II when struck by an automobile.
 Mrs. Thomas Smith, 78, Bridge port, died after being overcome by smoke during a fire at her home a week ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
NEW CHAIRMAN
 NAMED BY CY0
Local Units to Take In= terest in Moral Welfare
 of Recruits

Committee chairmen were ap- pointed at meeting of the Con- necticut Catholic Youth Organiza- ton Leaders Council yesterday afternoon at Knights of Columbus hall. Leaders were present from Hartford, Stamford, New Haven and Waterbury.
 Mrs. Charles Wollschlager of the St. Cecelia unit of this. city was appointed cultural chairman. Ed ward Coster of Hartford was named physical chairman.
 President Alex Nolde of the Wat erbury branch announced the fol- lowing appointments of chairmen social committee. Dorothy Ann Sic bert of St. Cecelia's; physical com mittee, Frank Tehan of St. Francis Xavier: religion committee, Alex Mole of St. Lucy's.
 State President Patrick Wallace preside dat the meeting. A letter was read from Rev. Edward Breum- mer, second vice-president of the Catholic Central Verein of America in which he urged that precaution be taken to safeguard the morals of young men drafted into the amy Great work in this field could be done by the c Y. O., he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

A. Wednesday night, will be given by Clarence L. Tappin, head of the Spanish Department of Crosby High school. The Wednesday meeting was an organization meeting. The first real session of the class will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p. m.
 Those present yesterday were: Betty Bartlett, Carolyn E. Boards ley, Hazel T. Birdsall, Josephine Cianciolo, Virginia R. Crane, Ann Randolph Evans, Albert o. Taller, George V. Grady, A. Geraldine Henderson, Gerald c. Hudson, Mrs. Arthur H. Johnson, Eva Johnson, D. P. Maynard, Edward F. McKit- tick, Barbara M. Matthew, Latel- Ia Mcknight. Lillian A. Micuta, Newell, M. Mitchell, Leon Peck, D.. A. Walter, Mrs. A. L. Purinton, Ed ward G. Ranslow, Leslie c. Strubell, Isiah Roosin, May Trautman. and Belle M. Waters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
TORPEDO BOATS OF
 SIAM DESTROYED

Vichy, France, Jan. 20-CUP) - An official communique claimed to- day that two "and probably" three Thai (Siamese) torpedo boats and a Thai cutter were destroyed in an engagement with French Indo- Chinese naval forces in the Gulf of Siam off Kohchang Island Friday.
 Several French warships, led by the 7,249-ton cruiser Lamotte Piquet, were said to have partici- pated in the engagement.
 "On the French side no losses either of material or men were re- ported" the communique said.
 (The Thai high command, at Bangkok, claimed to have damaged heavily and probably sunk the La- motte Piquet)
 The Thai forces were said to have been two armored cutters and three torpedo boats.
 Despite lively reports by the ad- versary adn his aviation, the com- bat ended in the almost total de- Struction of the Thai forces" the communique reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

German spokesman ill the United States chacterizing the incident, "a seaman's Prank" was called to his attention.
 Such an utterance was complete ly unauthorized" he replied. May l remind that the British Embassy still stands in the Wilhelmstrasse with the British coat of arms on the doors and the barbaric Third Reich doesn't find it necessary to place a police guard in front of it for it's protection"
 He concluded: "The incident is a moral act which has produced only moral reaction. I don't want to rule out the possibility of continued diplomatic and political develop ments from it. believe that the United States people can be iden- tified with this incident as little as with many other happenings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
ALLIANCE PLANS
 DANCE FOR FEB 8
St. JOseph's Choir Enter tains at Social; CYO
 Holds Open House
BROOKLYN NEWS

Local members of the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Alliance of Amer ica have completed plans for a "Weinie Dance" at 48 Green street Saturday evening, Feb. 8, featuring music by the Merry Makers orches- tra. The committee in charge of the event includes: Aldona Bukauskas, Anne Bogusis, Anne Landzius and Al Markus.
 Peter Lubinas, former president, was presented beautiful gift as a token of appreciation from lodge members at the last meeting, pre- sided over by Miss Bukauskas.
 Miss Bogusis substituted for the financial secretary at this barley and collected dues, assisted y Mrs. V. VyturiS. Various committee reports were read before the meeting ad- journed.
 Choir Holds Dance
 Al Jarus and his orchestra fea- tured the annual dance of St. Jos eph's senior choir Saturday evening in the parish hall, attended by ap- proximately 200. The committee in charge of the event included Mary JonikaS, Marcelle Andrikis, Phyllis Digimas, Dorma Gudiskis and An thony Dambrauskas.
 Open House Enjoyed
 Patrick Wallace, state c. Y. O.. president, was guest speaker at the open house program of the Mount Carmel c. Y. o. Saturday evening in the parish hall. Mary Ranaudo was chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by Jane Law renee and Mary CapozI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Market Irregular At Opening Of Business
Around NOOnime, Many of Leading Issues Registered
 Declines Ranging Up to More Than Point

Texas Corporation and Standard oil CNew Jersey) made minor gains. New York Cetral, Southern Pacific and Santa Fe were unchanged.
 Small gains were noted in Warner Brothers Pictures, Commonwealth Edison, Howe Sound, General Elec- tric and Bendix. Westinghouse Elecs tric lost 3-4 point to 101 1-2 and smaller declines were ntoed in American Tobacco B, United Air. craft, Homestake Mining, General Motors, Curtiss-W Wright, Allis Chal- mers, Union Carbide and Lockheed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Child Injured

Russell Wheeler, four-years old of French street, Watertown, sus- tained multiple decorations of the face and lips Sunday afternoon after sled on which he was coasting, crashed into a barbed wire fence on French street. The lad was treated by Dr. Edwin O.. Reade. The doctor ordered the child to the Waterbury hospital and after treatment was dis charged last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Only 573

Only 573 out of a total of 9 1895 dwelling units in Waterbury were for sale or rent on April 1, 1940, according to report of the Bur- eau of the Census at Washington. In the state at large, only 24,099 of total of 488,82 were for sale or rent. .'
 The number of available va cancies here is believed to be far smaller than the census figure at the present time, since large en- ployment gains brought on a great demand in the housing field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Negotiating

The Waterbury local of the Intrical Brotherhod of Elec- tri International Brotherhood of Elec- trical Workers, A. F. of L., is car rying on negotiations with the Connecticut Light and Power Co.,, and discussions have been pro . ceeding satisfactorily, union lead CTS told members at a. meeting Friday night at Garden hall. J. E. Pilkington is chairman of the local.
 Among those taking part in the negotiations for the union are Charles Aker of the international office, and Walter Kenefic of the field staff,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Store Entered

Bria's drug store on East Main street was entered. some time during Saturday night Captain John Leary reported this morning. An inventory was being completed today to de- termine whether articles of value had been taken, the de- tective bureau said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Destroyers Of German Flag Freed From Jail
Two Officials of American Legion BaiIed Out Two
 Navy Men, Who Did Act-Incident Is Regretted

San Francisco, Jan. 2O.-(UP)-Two members of the United States navy who precptated an international m cient by tearing down and mutlatng the German con sulates flag were released county jail today bail provided by two officials of the American Legion They face superior court judge this morning on charge o in ial Allan l. Graham iudge advocate of the 363rd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
SPOTLIGHTING NG-------- Brass City News

the local parks - Hamilton and Fulton. In view of the many inquiries received of late, half of the city has been waiting for the signal to go into action on the frozen surfaces of the city, ponds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
MAN WITH GUN HELD

Washington, Jan. 2O-UP)-Po- lice reported today that a man carrying revolver in his pocket had been picked up in the inaug- ural grandStand in front of the White House and was being held for questioning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
For Small Arms

Announcement of another contract award to Waterbury firm was made at Washington today by the War Department. The contract, tOtalling $28,221, has been placed with the Ameri- can Brass Co. and is for small arms ammunition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Skating!

Get out those Christmas presents-skates, mackinaws, wind breakers, etc., for the Park Department announced to- day that skating is great" at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

Hand carts pushed by men are being revived for the transportation of merchandise in Free China, and a regular service links the principal cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
HOME NOT SAFEST

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 20-CUP) A mans home may be his castle, but it's not as safe for him as his place Of business, according to Dr. Henry c. Marble of the Harvard School of Publ:c Health. The home, he told a lecture audience yester- day, causes 31,OOO deaths annually ln the nation while occupational deaths total only 15,O0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

NEW YORK CURB Elec. Bond & Share .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

Conversational Spanish, a new course which opened at the Y. M. C..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-16
FORT WAYNE THE HUB

The program would make Fort
Wayne the hub of military ac-
tivities in this area. Streets TO be
improved would radiate from that
point to connect with all airports
and industrial centers of the area.
according 10 DPW Commissioner
William NJ. Walker.
Besides the James Couzens High
way extension the program in.
cludes:
Livernois Jefferson to Vernon
pavement widened. Sl35 600.
Livernois (Vernor to Davison)
dividing island, $4,000.
Wyoming (Fenkell 10 Eight
Mile), new top, S250,000.
West jefferson tClark TO Ira.
VerD. pavement widened, S127, 900
Traver West jefferson to ForD
bypass around freight yards
S1S0 600
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-16
Cant Duck
.AliTnOny
I'm Army

If you're an alimony dodger.
don't think you can enlist in tho
army and escape your domestic
troubles.
On the contrary, according to
Col. Joseph l.. Bachus, director OF
army recruiting here, you might
find yourself in serious difficult
ties.
A divorced wife, receiving all
mony Is considered a dependent,
Bachus said. and unless the
alimony is very small. $40 a month.
say. il would bar enlistment in
the regular army.
II the recruit cOnceals the fact
he has a dependent, he can be
dishonorably discharged for fraud
ulent enlistment.
Dishonorable discharge is ac-
companied by loss of citizenship.
Bachus said men with depend
ents may be taken for periods Of
one years service under the selec-
tive service act.
However, here again ne advised
the would-be- soldier 10 be 100 per
cent honest with Uncle Sam.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-16
Two Claim the Job;
One Gets the Check

A controversy in which two Cir
cult Court reporters are claim
ants for the same job arose in the
county building today payday,
when one of the claimants received
pay check and the other did not.
A check for the first two weeks
in January was issued TO Sidney
Mimms. court reporter for Is
years. Miss Margaret Cameron,
of $40 East Grand boulevard, who
went unpaid. was brought into
Judge George B Murphy's court
by him when he took the bench
January ,. She had been en-
ployed by him when he was circuit
court commissioner.
Presiding Judge Ira w Jayne
said he had received no commune
cation from Judge Murphy and
had signed The pay roll with
Mimms' name on it as usual.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-16
s25O,OOO FOR REPAvING

Fort (Traver to Woodward
repaving. S250,900.
Cadillac Square Ito Randolph
10 GratioD. repaving. $4,000.
Gratiot Conner to Eight-Mile)
re-surfacing, $350,000.
Dearborn road Fort to Jeffer.
SOM. repaving. $4,000.
lakewood Rouge River &c
Schaefer), repaving, $4,000.
If the program is approved
Walker said. the entire cost weHlo
be borne by the federal govern
mont