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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
SONS OF ITALY INSTALL STAFF
Louis Lerz Again Takes Office as Grand Vener.
 able of Local Lodge

The Loggia Italia Progressive, Sons of Italy, installed Louis Lerz as grand venerable at @ meeting held Tuesday night in Liberty hall.
 The installing officer was District Deputy dino santella of New Ha- ven.
 Other officers seated were: As sistant venerable, Louis N, Nardello; ex-venerable, Joseph Tata; orator, Dr. Saverio Cerullo; financial sec- retary, Michael Solomita; corres- bonding secretary, Joseph Flip. pone; trustees, Joseph Giannetti Patrick Latino, Paul Carissimi and Anthony Calabrese; health board member, Corvo Corilano. Instructions as delegates to the grand lodge convention ct Torring. ton in July were received by Mi'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
WALSH TO RECEIVE
 MEDAL ON MAY 20

Presentation of the l04i Laetare Medal, awarded annually by Notre Dame university to the man ad- judged the outstanding Catholic layman, will be made May 20 to pr. william T. walsh, formerly of this city. The ceremony will take place at Notre Dame, Ind.
 pr. Walsh, formerly e newspaper man and ct one time an instructor ct Roxbury school, Is now professor of English ct Manhattanville Col- lege of the Sacred Heart. He has won prestige as an author, having written histroy and fiction and verse.
 The medal will be presented to Dr. Walsh by Most. Rev. John Y. O'fara, c. s. O., in the presence of distinguished assemblage of Cath olic leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
FRANCO-AMERICAN
 CLUB NAMESSTAFF
Armand St. Germain Is Chosen for Second Term;
 Directors Also Elected

Representatives of various French societies of Waterbury met last evening and elected officers of the Franco American Social club for the coming year. Armand St. dermain was chosen president for the second time and will be installed with fit- ting ceremonies in the near future
 The slate of officers to be induct- cd will be completed ct the next meeting of the board of directors when an assistant secretary, two auditors and c master of ceremonies for future functions will be se- lected.
 officers chosen last evening in ad- dition to President St. Germain were: Honorary president, Edmond Thibault; first vice president, Ro- meo Dumouchel; second vice presi- dent, Mrs. Wilfred Bern!er; finan- cial secretary, Miss Flora Carpen- tier: recording secretary, Phillip Russell; bookkeeper, Victor dagnon; and treasurer, Clement Bfoullette.
 Directors for the new club year are: Cleo Bouchard, Ellie Depault, Alphonse Robichaud, Homer Ber- nier, Irenee Fregeau, Leo Archatn- bauit, Alfred Roy, George Lemey, W!lfred Bernier, Maurice Rousseau Roger Huot, Edward Comeau, Renee Archambault, oyide Philibert, Mrs Rose Veillette, Mrs. Romeo Du- mounchel, Mrs. Cleo 1ouchard, Mrs Alfred Vallerand and Mrs. Lucien Larrivee,
 Delegates to the Tranco-Arnerl- can club from the various French societies Of Waterbury are: Mrs Josephine BosSe of the Canndo- Americans, Miss Cecile Rochon of the Villa Maria lodge, Miss Louise LeBlanc of the Children of Mary Arthur Baribault of the French Foresterg of America, Lucien Lar riyee Of the Society of St. Jean Baptiste and Roderic Adam of the Artisans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
WELCOME PLANNED BY ODD FELLOWS
International Leader 0i Order to Pay Official
 Visit Here

A welcome by the Waterbury odd Fellows will be given to their inter- national head, Grand Sire James A.. Hagerman of Saskatoon, Saskatche- wan, Canada, tonight at their quar- ters. first in the history Of the local lodge. Fifty-hve members Of An santaWae encampment Will receive their past patriarch's regalia at the meeting in the odd Fellows hall.
 Sire Hagerman will honor most Of of the 55 men who live in Water bury and towns nearby. Grand of- ficers of the four grand lodge branches of Connecticut odd Tel- lowship will be guests at 2 dinner for MT. Hagernan ct 6 o'clock ifl the banquet hail of Odd Follows building. A conference will follow the dinner.
 Presiding ct the special meeting at 8 o'clock will be J. William Gardner of this city, grand repre-. sentative of the sovereign grand lodge. The meeting has been ar- ranged by Ansantawae encampment and will be attended by Odd Fel- lows from all parts of the state.
 Grand Master Arthur r. Garfield of Norwalk will Do introduced by MT. Gardner. MT. Garfield will pre- sent the guest of honor.
 After MT. Hagerman's speech, a professional entertainment will be held. Concluding the evenings pro- gram an informal reception will be held.
 Jacob o. Kanny heads the ar- arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
TRIBUTES PAID
 AxEL PETERSON
Swedish Benevolent Soci- ety Honors Memory of
 Late Tabernacle Pastor

The Swedish Benevolent Society last evening reelected Rev E. Einar Kron, pastor of the Zion Evangel- ical Lutheran church, president for another year. Renamed to the vice. presidency was Rev. Gotthard flag strom, pastor of teh Swedish -Bap- tist Tabernacle.
 J. A. sundin was elected recording secretary, Mrs, J. Herman Johnson, flanancial secretary; E. Robert Swanson, treasurer, Oscar Sterner and Bror Isaacson, auditors; and Everett Grahn trustee for three years.
 Following the meeting coffee was served by Q committee comprising Mrs. Anna dustafson, Mrs. Herman Johnson, Mrs. Anna Thomas and Mrs. John Clausen.
 During the meeting the members paid e befltting tribute to the lat Rev. Avel I. Peterson, former off, cer in the society, who died recent. ly in Stockholm, Sweden. Rev. MT Peterson served as pastor Of the Swedish Baptist Tabernacle here for several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
Young Women Show
 Surprising Ability
 In Mechanical Work
Instructions Prepare Youth for Invaluable Service in Local Industries in Event of National Emergency;
 Factories Seeking Trained Workers

boys and girls can become ac- quainted with industrial conditions while working on actual production. Among these units are the follow ing: Machine Shop, Sheet Metal Shop, Welding Unit, Woodworking Shop, and the Sign Painting and Poster Painting Department. Girls also have the opportunity to learn the operation of power sewing machines, thus enabling them to get private employment in that line of work in local factories. Both girls and boys can also get clerical and library experience through IVA employment.
 Over 300 local IVA youths have been turned over to private employ ment since January lst. During that period, only $50 were employed at any one time in the local IVA shops. Consequently there has been constant turnover. The young people who went to IVA without experience were later able to get private employment through the ex- perience gained in the IVA shops With its new accommodations IVA is now able to employ 800 youths.
 Any young man or young woman who is 6 citizen, out of school, and between the ages of 16 and 2b ic elegible to work for IVA. While they are getting needed work ex- perience, these young people are paid by the federal government. 1n- terested youths may apply at the Porter Street Work Center or ct the Metal Trade Work center, 439 West Main street Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
chael Manfredi and Venerable

ASSAAs
 Members drafted into military service are exempt from paying as- sessments while they serve, after Q vote was taken by the lodge and also the soldiers retain their senior ity rights. Initiation of six new members took place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
WORTH TIME TAKEN

Taking nearly year and e half in It's preparation and filming, Or- son Welles' citizen Kane" now comes to the screen with the 'assur- ance of being one of the most re- tnarkable films ever offered. Welles plays the title role with Dorothy Comingore opposite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
I@s4MnyvH ESTABLISHED 1888
ESTABLISHED 1ssA

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 So-no matter your shape-our two trousers, sharkskin suits ot $35, will hold their style end shope-ond improve yours-be- couse they're drofted end erofted by master cSA 'tsmen to whom good tailoring a An open book.
 And while we can't promise to moIs you look like West Point CT, we'll moke you we'll sroomed
 non because these suits are mod els of good toste in color and pct tern, mode for thot man who ex- poets to live with his suit for mony moons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
Legislative Neus
tBy Democrat Legislative Reporter)

(by DemOcrat LeBlSRtlVe NepOFteCj
 State Capitol, Hartford, May 8 In the hands of the printer to- day was e proposed state wages and hours act which the Sc mates labor committee filed yesterday with e favorable report. It fixes c 4s-hour limit for the week and sets on eventual minimum wage of 40 cents an hour In intra -state industry.
 A favorable report has also reached the Senate on the cOn- trOverSial milk control bill. Ac- ti0n my be taken on the measure early next week.
 The House yesterday adopted Q new rule providing that on peti- ton of e majority of the rnem- bership @ bill can be forced from committee an dtaken up for &C., ton on the floor.
 An unfav0rble report has been voted by the education comInit- tee on Q bill establishing 90 scholarships . year at the State Tteachers' college.
 Senator Edward P. Egan plans to have the Senate committee on public health and safety hold sev- eral executive sessions soon to clear It's docket of most of the bills remaining for consideration.
 A large delegation of DeNn0cra- tic members of the legislature will be at New London tomorrow night and Saturday for the annual state convention of Young Democrats. Gov. Hurley will be one of the principal speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
TWILIGHT BOWLERS
 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Naugatuck, May s,-'The annual banauet Of the Twilight bowling league Of the Y. M. c, A. was en- joyed last night at the Oakdale tav- ern, WallIngford, Awards were made to team and individual honor winners.
 The committee in charge includ- ed; Miss Catherine Curtin, Miss Mae Cullen and Miss Helen Dlnneny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
GRANT.FoNTArNE TEAM

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, fa- nous for his dramatic films, RKO Radios Before the Fact" co-stars Gary Grant and Joan Fontaine In an unusual mystery romance of penniless adventurer and an imagi- nary heiress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-08
Full w eather Report

Boston, May s-(UP)--Wcath- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT-fR and cO0i- CT tonight. Friday increasing cIOudiness with scattered showers and little change in temperature. MAsSACHpsET"T and RHOD | IsIIAND-irair and cooler tonight Friday increasing cloudinesS witf scattered showers. Little change ir temperature.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

Mrs. Eov A. Agnes NJ Funk.
1915 So. Verde st. now serving
as president Of the board OF edu-
cation. will complete three fun
terms as board member in June,
1871. and has filed for reelection
because of her interest in the well
fare Of youth, teachers and pro-
gram Of education. she said We'd
nesday.
At present. much Of the pro-
gram II education is long time
program to he graded over a term
of years" said Mrs. Funk. Mem
bership on public school board
in our United States is the great
est trust that any community can
confer upon public spirited
citizen.
Il ask the support of the dis
trict ana your vote In order that |
may continue my efforts in trying
to secure sill that is best in educa-
ton for our boys and girls. The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
oulck-acting Bayer Aspirin does It.

Don't wait II you even suspect you
ere catching . cold. At the first sign.
follow the directions in the pictures
above-the simplest and among the
most effective methods known to
modern science.
Scr Your Doctor. Even though
he may intellectually approve
using Bayer Aspirin to relieve pain
full symptoms. you should not fail
10 see your family physician. be-
cause many colds may lead to
serious consequences. Largely with
medical approval. this simple. scien-
tiiic method Of relief has taken the
place cf old-fashioned strong medi-
cine for colds. which may upset the
system. Literally millions have
adopted IT,
Try this way. You will say ii is
unequalled. We are sure. When you
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
Suspended Term
Is Given Woman

Naomi On Tai. 30-year-old white
wife Of a Tacoma Chinese resfaur-
ant operator. vas given = six
months suspended r,ntence by Jus
tice Blanche Funk Miller Tuesday
afternoon on plea Of guilty 10
contributing 10 delinquency Of her
i6-year-old daughter.
Testimony indicated Mrs. On
Tsi's health would not permit con-
finement in Jail. 90 she is being
required to post $1,000 bond to
insure good conduct a fine Of
$50 and costs also must be paid.
Her daughter. Justice Miller
said. is being kept at the Good
Shepherd home in Seattle.
The offense. involving a 20
year-old Tacoma Negro. Ted Jones.
Of 1917 So. ! st. occurred in Sc
attic. He already has been given
s0-day Jail sentence BY Justice
Miller on a similar delinquency
charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
Mckinley Hill Club
To Meet Thursday

Mckinley Hill Improvement club
will meet Thursday night at S
o'clock in the Mckinley school
lunehroom. Entertainment will he
furnished by Mr.. and Mrs. J. X.
Latshsw. Hostesses are to be Mrs.
Rudy Nance and Mrs. Harry
Thessen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
Life Insurance in action!

benehciaries is a record high for the Company.
Metropolitan funds, invested for the benefit of
its polioyholders, continued to play part in the
economic structure of the nation. These funds
aided in financing Government activities, helped
to keep industry humming and men in Jobs, to
erect public and private buildings, and assisted
farmers to own their farms and to keep them in
proper repair. However, the low interest rates
generally prevailing, continued to have their effect
on the Company's earnings and consequently on
dividends TO policyhoiders.
Moreover, through its Welfare activities, IN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
MEASURE WOULD
COVER PIERCE COUNTY

The bill. as now in committee
directs that each county now or
hereafter having population Of
100. 900 or more shall institute a
similar civil service plan.
1t provides that employees call
I'd to military service shall retain
their standing or eligibility.
Here 10 q provision insisted spon
by organised labor:
Nothing IN this act shall
- 20 construed - 10 interfere
with az impair or diminish
any light employees now have,
or may hereafter acquire. 10
self organisation, Ia form.
Join. or assist labor crganIza-
ticns, 10 bargain collectively
through representatives Of
their own choosing. and TO en-
gage In concerted activities
for the purpose Of collective
bargaining"
The act carries an emergency
clause and would become effective
as soon as signed by the gov
ernor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

the act becomes effective
NEST take non-competitive en-
aminations and thus satisfy
the director A. To their fitness
To h. permanent state en-
ployes.
Within a year after the act In
effective the director must estab-
lish a classification plan covering
all jobs.
lie will recommend to the
governor q pay plan for all
employees. He may At all
times recommend changes to
the governor.
Eligible lists for vacancies in
the classified service will be filled
through competitive examinations.
All appointments to state posi-
tons will be made from such lists.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

ny IT'S VERY Mature Life Insurance is an active
ID continuing foroe-a Hiring tores in the homes
of millions who share lis benefits.
Last year Metropolitan visited many homes il
times Of family crisis for total of over sls2,Oo0
600 was paid on account of death claims 10 score.
of thousands of benchciaries of Metropolitan pol
icyholders. Dividends, matured endowments,
annuity payments, disability, and health and acct
dent claims, and other benefits paid or credited to
living policyhoidcrs during the year announced to
more than $4,000, 900. The totai Of almost
$6oo, 900 900 for payments 70 poiieyhoiders and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
ADEQUATE CAUSE
ONE REQUIREMENT

The director will conduct tests
for promotions.
Quoting from the act:
mo regular employe shall he
suspended, denoted. reduced in
pay. or dismissed without adequate
cause. which shall he reported in
writing 10 the director. with res-
sons therefor, by the appointing
authority"
Quoting further:
mo appointing authority or
other employee Of the state shall
show preference in employment
on account Of political or religious
beliefs or affiliations, or use his
authority or influence directly or
indirectly in an attempt to cause
any employe in the classified serv-
ice to pay, or contribute any part
of his salary. compensation or any
thing Of value to any party. Or
ganixation or person for political
purposes.
mo person shall solicit from
any smploye in the classified serv-
ice any assessment, subscription
or contribution for any political
purpose"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

same freedom for all our American
institutions. the govern m 2 n l
churches. school. press which en-
body the basic liberties Of our
democratic way Of life We enjoyed
this freedom and educators will do
their utmost 10 maintain the same
for our children.
1T is he task Of each board
member to help make possible the
training and education Of our
youth IN the American way Of life
to construct. maintain and equip
school buildings that education
NAV function. to furnish equipment
and supplies for pupil and teacher
use. and IN secure for each class
room = well paid teacher who en-
joys her work and feels secure in
her chosen profession. II this can
be true. the results will show for
generations 10 come.
n big task lies ahead and with
out full understanding and sup
port Of parents of students en-
rolled in our schools. and COM
munity interest Of all the friends
of schools. the task is very great.
am confident that Tacoma feels
this responsibility. If elected to the
board Of education. I will con-
tinue my efforts and try to Sc
cure all hat is best in education
for our youth of today"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
2 Housing Projects
To Cost Sl,l3l 900

Originally announced locally o.
Feb. 1. the Public Buildings admin
iztration IN Washington. d. {.
made public Wednesday the award
Of an Ss0l. 900 contract for $50
housing units a. Fort Lewis. 10 the
Macdonald Construction Co, Ia
coma.
From Washington came word
last Saturday that Woodwork 4
Cornell. Tacoma. had been award
ed the contract for 10O-unit
project at McChord field for $500
600.
Married enlisted men and their
families will occupy the dwellings
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
PRESENT EMPLOYEES
MUST TAKE TESTS

One deputy for each elective
administrative officer. employees
Of the governors office and man
sion. one clerk or secretary to each
elective officer. officers and
faculty Of state educational insti-
buttons, teachers and librarians
certified under state law: licensed
physicians and dentists employed
part time and student nurses, in
ternes and all inmates in state in
situations who may be employed
by the state. employees Of the
judiciary. special counsel appoint
ed by attorney general or COVER
nor, all employees In the military
service. persons employed in pro-
fessional or scientific capacity.
Persons who have worked
for the state six months when
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

4t44ttt4kt1t tOA irtA 1AAB4tr hAtu 8AAtNA
political subdivisions OF the
state
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
BANNED FOR BOARD
The proposed law then goes on
TO ban al political activity On the
part of members Of the personnel
board-recent or present
They shall be appointed first
for terms Of two. four and six
years and for six-year terms there
after. They shall be removable
by the governor only for cause
after a public hearing. They shall
be paid 500 per month and get
travelling costs and expenses while
On state business.
hey win elect their own
chairman. and their meetings
win be open 10 the public.
The proposed law then provides
that the personnel director him.
self shall be under civil service
eventually: he must be experienced
in the personnel field and out Of
politics.
The board. within so days after
its appointment. must select a
special three-man examining board
to conduct tests for the position
Of director. Within 20 days the
examiners shall search the field
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

frspsascK n. Ecxne. Nev MA. NY.
Ch.ssaan OF the bcsd
MsgopoastAa kats bossr Aoce Compsns
shucHrII D. FosIANsnu. Ch,cseo. M.
Member. Fo,sso>ces. Shorey ssd Sehopp
Attorneys % Law
JoApH p DAY. New Nork, ny
Prsssdena. Joseph p. Deg, los. Real Esssss
LNcpoS p. MAVEN, New York, n \.
Member. kmmet. hssvsa and harua
Attorneys q Law
WILLIAM L De Bosr. New York. n Y.
Presideaf. Unioa Dime SAVINGS Bank
JssrnIAH MnsANK. New York, n. \.
Milbank 4 Co.
sDied Jsn. 70, 1871
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
Historic Legislative Battle
Due Over Civil Service Bill

tContinued Prom Page onel
municipal corporations and othel
political subdivisions Of the
state
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

nursing service for eligible polieyhoiders, its re-
search its health and safety literature and sdver
Using Metropolitan again contributed to the task
of bringing better health TO America. The death
of Metropolitan poicyholders as a whole con-
tinued to be low, and mortality among Industrial
policyholders was approximately the same as the
1889 figure, a record low for this group.
Metropolitan is a mutual life insurance COM
pany. Thn means that the assets of the Company
are held for policyhoders and their beneheiaries-
The value of these assets will ultimately be paid
out for their benefit :. and for them only.
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for qualified candidates for direc-
tor. The examiners win certify to
the board the names OF the five
highest ranking candidates
The board then viii appoint one
Of them as director.
EFFICIENCY RATING
SYSTEM PLANNED
The board may remove the d.
rector for cause. but must prefer
written charges and give him q
public hearing.
The state personnel direc-
tor VIII he secretary 10 the
board. he will appoint his
staff. install and direct an
efficiency rating system"
recommend rs 10 working con-
ditions. transfers If employees
and other changes 10 heighten
value and improve morale Of
state employees.
The board and director may
conduct hearings under the per-
sonnet system. and may make
rules which shall have the force
and effect" of law.
Ali state employees. except the
following. shall come under civil
service: Elective officers. men,
bers of the board and commits
sions and department heads Tex
cept personnel directory appointed
by the governor. supervisors in
charge Of divisions. one executive
officer for each board or COM
n,isslon.