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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
Recruiting Officer

weeks vacation starting at that time, 1t was deemed necessary to postpone the schedule.
 Young men 20 to 28 years of age are eligible for the "refresher' courses. The one important factor involved is the necessity for Q thor ough physical examination by army doctors, and men contemplating taking the course are asked to ap- ply for examinations as soon as pos- sible Information can be received through application to Dr. Gilman tin.
 The "refresher" course, aimed to reacquaint High school graduates with fundamental courses of study, will be held over period of three months, and because the govern- nent has not set aside funds for the purpose, students will be required to pay a tuition fee of $i5.
 Glasses being organized through out the state now will be permitted to take the army examinations on August 18th.
 Iii connection with the campaign of information to tell young men of the opportunity to qualify for Air Corps training, the talking picture "The Flying Cadet" Is being shown in several Connecticut cities. To- night (Thursday) 1t will be shown in Strathcona hall, at Yale Univer- sity, for young men of New Haven and vicinity. and in New Britain at VFW hall. Major Brock Putnam, chief army recruiting officer for connecticut, will speak at the New Haven meeting and Lieutenant Wil- liam c. Davis of the recruiting staff at New Britain, Friday evening the army films will be in Ansonia and Middletown and Monday evening in Stamford and Danbury. with a talk by an army officer planned for each evening.
 E. Robert Stevenson. Waterbury Republican. is chairman of the Fly ing Cadet Committee for Waterbury and he may be consulted for in- formation regarding admission to the Air Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
STRAND

Capacity attendance at Warmers Strand theater yesterday marked the opening performances of Fan nie Hurst's Back Street" with Charles Boyer and Margaret Sulla- van in co-starring leads.
 Back Street" is definitely one pic- ture ycu must" see. It's romance SO human, so sincere and so real that youTl remember it for e lfe- time.
 No better choice than Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullavan for the roles of Ray Smith and Walter Saxel could have been made. Skilled convincing. competent in their ham, ding of the delicately shaded sdt- uation, powerful in the heavily eno- tional scenes. Mir. Boyer and Miss Sullavan truly reach new heights of greatness.
 Others in the notable cast in- clude Richard Carlson, Frank Me- Hugh, Tim Holt, Samuel s. Hinds and Prank Jenks
 On the same big show Is ~The Monster and the Girl" . hair-rais-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
CONLON PRESENTS
 FINANCE REPORT
Interesting Pamphlet Con- tains Statement on Vari-
 OuS Funds

Controller Thomas M. Conlon today submitted to Mayor Vincent A. Scully the complete figures on WaterbuIy's financial condition dur ing the past year. Similar figures in a preliminary stage were an- nounced earlier this year and the final ones merely confirm the $4l9,- 298.09 cash surplus then announced.
 Also this years financial report separates the Water Fund from the General Fund and the Surplus Re- source Sinking Fund has been abolished under provisions of a legislative act of 1899.
 The city's cash surplus was re- alized in two ways. Actual budget receipts during ,1940 amounted to $6, 6,4l4 ,634.12 which was $255, 5,6l2.4O more than the estimated receipts of $6, i59, ,022.72.
 Actual expenditures by the city amounted to $5,984 ,337.03. This re- suited in an unexpended balance in the city's favor of $l83 ,685 69 which together with the net over-collec- tions of $255, ,612.40 resulted in the very fine cash surplus of $4l9,6 .69.
 The controllers report, issued in pamphlet form, is all-inclusiye and covers the compile financial op- erations of the city, during the past year. Bond funds, trust funds. re- ceipts and disbursements of vari- ous types, water fund receipts and expenditures, bonded indebtedness, property tax collections, depart. mental expenditures as represen'~ . l in actual mill rates, all are con- tained in the numerous tables con- talned In the charts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
STATE

Capacity attendance at Warmers State theater yesterday marked the opening performances of the big thrill hit "rhe Wagons Roll at Night" starring Humphrey Bogart, Joan Leslie, Eddie Albert and Syl. via Sidney.
 "The Wagons Roll at Night" is the exciting drama Of reckless men and women who live in Q city on wheels, with new adventures turn ing up at every bend of the road. Bogart plays the role Of the tough and impregnable owner of 6 car. niyal. In hds troupe are the world ly-wise fortune-teller, Florina, play ed by Sylvia Sidney, and Matt, small town boy who joins the troupe and becomes the lion-tamer, played by Eddie Albert. -
 Joan Leslie, sixteen -year-old star let plays the role of Bogart's sister and provides the feminine romantic lead opposite Albert. @ The picture tells the strange story of Q carnival troupe and relates their adventures as they fight, love and hate by their own code. for. getting that there may be Q to- morrow.
 Others in the cast include suci' screen notables as Sig Rumann Cliff Clark, Charley Toy, Johr Ridgely. Clara Blandlck, Aldricf BoWker and many more.
 one the same big show is @ dou. ble dose of delirious fun titled "Dou- ble Date" with Edmund Lowe, Una Merkel, Peggy Moran and a host ot comedy favorites.
 damned to the final scene with amusing dialogue, the film has been designed strictly for gay entertain ment. Don't miss 1t.
 And then starting Sunday the State will usher in another splendid program with Pot O Gold" the big musical show of the year as the fea- ture attraction. James Stewart paulette Goddard and Horace Heidt and his Musical Knights are starred in the picture with host of other favorites Put this on your must and be sure to see 1t at the State starting Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
M The Local TheaterS
POLI'S

Jean Arthur's latest starring as- signment. that of Mar Jones In "The Devil and Miss Jones'" gives her the crisply modern role of @ clerk in & department store in which the employees are secretly engaged in an attempt to organize into a bargaining unit in the hope of forcing the employers to redress their wrongs. The picture opens 8 four day engagement on Saturday at Loew's Poli Theater.
 Mary loves her job, but loves more here boy-friend, Joe (Robert Cum nings), who has recently been dis charged as the ringleader of the group attempting the formation of the union. His activities had reached 8 crisis when employees hung and burned in public an effigy of the worlds richest man," Merrick (Charles Coburn), the actual, but never-seen, owner of the establish inent.
 Merrick, hitherto unaware that he even owned the store in question on of his thousands of holdings is so angered by the insult, which has been duly played up in the papers. that, in order to ferret out and punish those responsible, he secretly joins the stores sales force, incognito. He is assigned to the same basement department in which Mary IS employed, and she. thinking him friendless old man, kind- heartedly takes him under her pro- tecting guidance.
 Such is the unique set-up in this fantastic yet realistic comedy Of modern city life, which presents one of the most promising laugh makers recently to come out of Hollywood.
 Supporting Miss Arthur, in addi- tion to Coburn and Cummings, who are top-featured. are Spring Bly, ington, Edmund Gwenn, William Demarest and a Continental player of great repute in character parts, s. 2. Sakall.
 Written, directed and played in the pulse of American workaday life, The Devil and Miss Jones" emerges as a fast-stepping comedy whose people are so surprisingly real and so amusing in their reac- tions taht the story marches on in a continuous hubbub of merry ex- citement.
 On the same program is another smash hit, "A Man Betrayed" with John Wyne. Edward Ellis and Fran ces Dee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
|NO DECISION IN
 M'CRATH ACTION

Decision was reserved late yester.I day afternoon in the contested di(| vorce action of Mrs. Mary Alice Mc0rath against Thomas E. Nice, Grath, both of Waterbury, afteg' testimony in the case was heard all day by Judge Kenneth Wynnq of Superior Court.
 Mrs. McGrath seeks a decree on grounds of cruelty. She testied yes~ terday that be- h''-'--'-,' ~'-s "--'''g out with other women," and that because O. ..-.s ~--- ..- i nervous breakdown. pr. c. H. Brown took the witness stand to state that Mrs. McGrath has been suffering from extreme nervousness for some time, and that her condition was poor" when she first came to him.
 Two children, Edward 26, and Alice 24, appeared in court. The McGrath,s were married in Water. bury in 1913. Mfr. McGrath is q fireman in the local fire department. Atty. Irving Pasternak represented the plaintiff, and George Lynch the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
Late Realty Neus
Quit Claim Deeds

Francesca Umberto Viareng0 to Felix and Armand ViarengO, prop erty on Farrell road.
 Alice Clarice White to Jeremiah r. Shea, land on Woodtick road.
 Arthur E. Roberge to Maryanne Pierce, land on Traverse street.
 Waterbury Savings bank to Fred Chernega, property at 154- 56 Easton avene.
 Mortgage Releases
 Andrew c. Craft, administrator, to Robert A. and Antoinette R. Waters.
 First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Waterbury to Les- ter E, Young.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Peter DeCicco to Rosaria Davino property at 10S-10 Railroad Hill street, $500.
 Florence M. and Fred J. Simp- son to the First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Waterbury, property on Tracy avenue, 4,SOO. Fred Chernega to the Waterbury Savings bank, property at 154-S6 EastOn avenue, $5,500.
 Ora A. C0rcOran to the First Federal Savings x Loan associa- ton of Waterbury, property on Charlevoux street, $4,00O.
 Ora A. COrcoran to Arthur P. and Frank B. Hickc0x, trustees under the will of Howard M. Hick- cox, property on Charlevoux street, S1,0OO. Vincenzo and Frances Bragoni to Edna Rostow, property at SO- 32 Beacon street. 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

in all previous debates of the tourn- ament.
 Medals will be awarded at the finals to the members of the teams who reached the semi-finals. Spe- cial medals will be awarded to the individual members of the cham pion team.
 The St. Josep's debaters, who were also finalists last year. are Frances Elinskas, Josephine Brazis, Edmund Jenusaitis, and Edmund Shambaris. Rev. Alfred Cabitor is coach.
 The sponsors of the tournament are the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Youth Organization.
 Vera Stankus, president of the Children of Mary sodality of St. Jo- seph's church, has announced that there will be a special meeting of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
Industrial Chorus In
 Delightful Program
Audience Enthusiastic Over Work of Male Singers,
 Talented Guest Artist; Mayor Sends Greetings

attained are more often than not agreeable, and last nights perfor- nance was no exception. Eighty-six men comprised the chorus and much of the work they did was praise- worthy.
 The guest soloist last night was Carolyn Ives Fowler, soprano, who sang several solo numbers as well as Victor Herberts Italian Street Song with chorus. From Tschai- kowsky's opera Jeanne D'Arc" she sang the lovely aria "Adieu Forets" {" She also song By A Lonely Forest Pathway" by Griffes, and Mid summer" by Amy Worth. Mrs. Fowler's performance was artistic, her musical style good. She was accompanied in capable manner by Helen Heebner.
 Among the selections offered by the chorus were "The Blind Plough man" by R. A. Clarke, Romherg's "Stouthearted Men," Border Ballad" by Maunder, "Sea Fever" words by Maseheld with musical setting by Mark Andrews, and the ever popl- lar sylvia" by Oley Speaks. All these are almost chorus proof numbers and with good material and able direction almost sing them selves. The singers last night were alive to all the possibilities of the program numbers. Brahms "Suabian Folk Song" was nicely interpreted.
 Waldo Newberry assisted at the organ, and Norman Hovey at the piano. An address of welcome was delivered by John P. Fitzmaurice, executive secretary, who represented the mayor. James Stevens, vice. president of the Associated Glee clubs, also spoke briefly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

ing drama that Is said to make a sissy out of Frankenstein. Ellen Drew, Paul Lukas and Robert Paige head the talented cast. Make date now to see this swell show at the Strand before the closing perform ances Saturday evening. Remenn- Der, the Strand still boasts the low est prices in town and the best of the big hit pictures.
 Coming to the Strand on Sunday is another big show with "Foot- steps in the Dark" starring Errol Flynn with Brenda Marshall, Ralph Bellamy and Alan Hale as the fea- ture attraction. On the same show is sThe Penalty" with Edward Arn- old, Lionel Barrymore and Q host of other big stars. Put this show on your must sec" list for Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

The Industrial Male Chorus which has identified itself as an important choral group gave Q concert of merit last night at Buckingham Hal, c. Loring Burwell conducting in his usual dependable fashion. The personnel fs comprised of sin- gers rom different local industries, and such choruses are being culti- vated in many cities in this coun- try. s ..,.t.,I' .f f A
 Given a conductor of musicianly attainments much can be done with singers who go about the art or business of singing because they like to sing. For this reason the results
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
MOTHER AND
 DAUGHTER BRIDES

London. (UP)-Brides at double wedding at St. Clements Church, Ilford. were 57-year-old Mrs. Hetty Sandgrove. mother of six children and her daughter. Gladys May. 22. Tine mother was given away by her eldest son. the daughter by her youngest brother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
DELAY ANNOUNCED l IN CADET COURSE
"Refresker" Studies to Start May 5; Talking Pic-
 ture Used in Campaign

The scheduled "refresher" courses sponsored locally by the state board of education and the federal gov- ernment in an attempt to develop army air corps candidates, has been postponed to May 5, 1t was an- nounced last night by Dr. John c, Gilmartin, who is In charge of the course here.
 Originally 1t was intended to start the course next Monday, but since schools will hold their periodic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
PATENT GIVEN ON
 CHART MECHANISM

Walter S. Parsons of this city was granted patent on chart mech- anism for recording instruments, by the U. s. Patent Office, according to a list of patents compiled today from the official Gazette by the office of Harold G. Manning at "A Central avenue. MT. Parsons has assigned the patent to the Bristol company. Waterbury branch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
LITTLE HOPE FOR
 PEACE IN WORLD
Dr.. Holmes, Guest Speaker at Painters, Decorators
 Meeting, Gives Reasons
(NEA Radiophoto)

Live and let live, live and help others to live, must become the dominating motive in civilization if existence on this planet is to be happy and prosperous" pr. Harry N. Holmes, associate secretary Of the World Alliance for Interna- tional Friendship through the Churches told an audience of the Connecticut Council of Painting and Decorating Contractors last night at The Elton.
 "The tragedy of world affairs to. day." he added, lis that nations will not learn to live together" He saw no hope for peace unless I1a- tions are willing to give up some of their sovereignty, and are will ing to adopt a federal system as developed by the United States.
 Gathered at the dinner were some 200 painting and decorating contractors from all parts of the state. Carl 1T. Dabelstein, c New York decorating contractor, was toastnaster. The program had been designated as an Active Past Presidents Night"
 Some of the Clipper planes on the trans Atlantic crossing, carry mail loads AS hiph AS 13.4OO pounds, The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
FAvoRs DANGEROUS SPORT

Skiing on sand dunes Is the fa- yorite recreation of Susan Hayward, whose latest picture is Columbia's Adam Had Four Sons," which also headlines Ingrid Bergman and War; ner Baxter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

the organization tonight at 7:30 at the clubrooms in the old St. Josephs school. All members have been urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

Some of the Clipper planes on the trans Atlantic crossing, carry mail loads as high as 13.4o0 pounds. The planes were originally scheduled to carry only 1900 pounds of mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
lily Basketball

The Hi-Y Basketball league has officially opened ct Central Y, with 13 clubs entering teams into two different leagues The teams enc teFtng the "A" league are; Aipha, Beta, Cadets, Black Knights, HIii- tops, Varsity and Volunteers,
 TeaiDs entering the B" league are; Caiss0ng, Epsll0ns, FaiTlaWTl, GamiBa Phi, Tech and the Volur. teeFs "B" team,
 Competition looks pretty keen in the leagues with the Hijltops, VOl- lnteeFs and Cadets the favoFites in the "A" league, while the Epsilon and FaIFIGWfig gre quoted aS the top teams Of the "B" league,
 During the Christmas vacation, the Hi-Y teams are planning to travel to other Y. M, c, As to play morning games, Four games have already been booked with Hartford and New Britain Hi-Y clubs, and t is expected that more games will De played with Meriden, ToFrtngtOtl and Naugatuck,
 h the present league, four games have been played. The Cadets won over the Varsity 24-i4, and the HijI- tops tFounced tine Black Knights 27-iS in the "A' league, h the "B" league the RalrlaWnS smother. cd the Tech 24s6 and the CaissoEls defeatea the Gamma Phi 24-6,
 Tonight the Alpha will meet the Volunteers ct 6:30 on the Y gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
BROOKLYN AC TO OPPOSE ABERDEEN
Former Texans Represent B. A. C.; Visitors Have
 Good Record

Thursday night at 6 o'clock the Brooklyn 4. c, will take on the highly praised MeFiden Dexters at Barnard school, The Dexters boast one Of the strongest EeFaiSpFo clubs in this vicinity. When they appear or the Brooklyn surface, they bring with them . record os five wins oout Of seven games so fer this season, holding victories over the Bridgeport St, CyTils end the Stamford Alumni, The Silver City team is composed Of former St. Stan and Tnsiilc0 players Of the State Polish league, The Brooklyn. ties coaches, gkiddo DuniSchott and Eddie Di NapoV will have . wide selection choosing from Wally Kats, Lefty Adams, Wait sajomlnis, Curly Vaitkltis, Broni Puzag, Joe Dias fIionds, John Popiis, Frank BajoFis, Eddie dingies and Joe Brussie. h an attempt to stop the Dexters, 6 seven o'clock preliminary opens the evening with John HtggiSton Offis ciating the main game,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
Springfield Indians And MT. Shore At
 Arena Sunday Night

New Haven, Dec, i7-The two deadly rivals fFi the eastern division 0f tie American Hockey league, namely the New Haven Eagles end the Springfield Indians, come to grips again ct the Arena 0n Sun. day night, with both teams Fun- fllBg neck and neck for the lead in the eastern hAif Of the loop.
 The New Haven club toOk the fns diaHs into camp by . score Of 2 to 1 here last nenth, and with the form the Battle Birds have been showing in recent games, they will De favored to turn the trick again, afld pull away from the charges Of Eddie Shore,
 Coach Earl Robinson has the Birds flying once again, afld with Norm Burns, sensational rookie from ths New York RaDgefs in hts line. ip, pluS the return Of fiery Gus Mancus0, the locals should be aii set to do some more scaipipg Of their own,
 Springfield and New Haven have bee1 making t q diBg-d0ng fight ii the east ever since the season started, the league lead here chang ing hands five times, Witii Spring. field at present leading by a FaZors blade edge,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
CROSBY HOOTERS IMPRESSIVE IN
 MER|DEN WIN
Kelly Stars in 20.24 Game i; Naugy Wins 27.26 at
 Seymour
Especial to The Democratl

Meriden, Dec. i6 - Crosby highs Blue and White basketball coEns binatlon from Waterbury made It's seasonal debut here tonight against MeFtden high at St. Stan's hall, and came through nicely % to 24 in an interesting game, paced by the viSi" tors Able Kelly, whose i3 points was the standout individual per- formance aS Meriden'g Zagoski and dosztyIa split I4 points in the con. test which was ag tight as Q size 8 shoe on c Q Ia foot. Crosby was up 7.0 after one period, then held the half time lead iG to i4 and, un. der pressure, built up . 27 to 20 edge going into the final heat. Fisher, with four free throws converted ir- to points, the winners getting II points in c big third period and just one field goal in the final per- lod of play.
 Crosby Reserves made it Q per. feet evening with Q i7 to il victory in the preliminary game. Sum- faAFys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
EXPECT ARMY TO
 RECONSIDER s. A. RAGING ORDER
HOrsemen Protest That England Continues Rac-
 ing During Nearby War

Arcadia, Calf, Dec. 17-Up) - The possibility that the army might permit racing to continue kept 1,4CO Of ttie nations top thoroughbred in iocal stables today.
 Virtually no owners end trainers have made plans to ship the ani- mals to other tracks. The manage. ment Of the Santa Anita track, where the worlds richest racing program was scheduled to start Dec. 3i, asked Lieut.. Gen. John |. Do Witt, western defense commander, to reconsider his order p0stponing the opening Of tho race meeting,
 Although owners based their pFos tests OH the fact that England cons tinted It's horse racing under even greatsr war dangers, Jerry deisieF, chairman of the califcrnia Horse Racing Board, end Charles II, Stfub, general manager ct Santa Anita, said they could only keep the track closed until ciaFihcation Of Do Wits order.
 owners desiFing t0 ship their horses to FIOrida or New Orleans for winter meetings will have diffis euity obtaining horse cars because the army has requiS!tIoned most Of the cars,
 Temporary
 deisler said the racing boards suspension Of the staTt of the fneets ing should not Dc taken aB cancOla- ton Of the entire program,
 "T1ae racing board has oBly teills 1oFafiiy suspended Ganta Aflita'B license" nc Eald. "fn England they raced during the WaF and England H as close to WaF aS we gre to Cats aiina IsiaFd (24 miles,. The king Of England even maintained his stable Of horses, The board Is hopes ful army authorities will reconsider after a period Of caution"
 desieF said ne had invited Gen, Dc Witt t0 fnAke & personal lnspees ton tour Of the track Asld the tFaf- fic problems that might be ens counteTed.
 HoFssmeE have suggested that the program De split into morning afla afternoon races with only about f0,000 persons permitted ct the track for each session as ( means Of avoiding cOflgested highways.
 Whifleway, the champion Of the yeGF, viii remain Gt tie track Te- gaFdi6ss Of tho cancellation and continue training for summer Fae~ ing, Trainer Ben Jones reported,