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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03
SAFE ROBBED

Lapeer, May SAP Herbert
King. manager OF the local store of
the Lapeer County Cooperative,
Inc, reported to police Friday that
thieves had robbed the safe Of
$500.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03
In The Sick Room

Mrs. James L. Mclaughlin, 9i6
E. Michigan Ave, is still troubled
with foot ulcers and uses a wheel
chair.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03
PRODUCE
= POULTRY
fBatchelor's Market)
(Buylng Prices)

Hens, over 5 lbs. ..........$ 10
Hens, under 5 lbs. .......... 20
Leghorns dbl .............. lie
Broilers dbl .......;, 90
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03
Vegetables

Vegetables
Detroit. Mich, May 8
CARROTS-No. l. 55q65c. Z
CABBAGE-No. 2, soc bu.
BEETS-No. /. 100000 bu.
POTATOES-New No. /. 6oQs5c
bu. So
oNIoNs-No. l. dry. sOc9s1.15 so
lbs.
RUTABAGAS-No. 1, 50Q75c bu.
PARSNIPS-No. l, 60075c Blu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03
Butter and Eggs

Butter and EGGS
Detroit. Mich, May 8
BUTTER-Best creamery In tubs,
33Q34c.
EGGS - Current receipts, 20Lc;
dirties, lSlsc; checks, 1S12c.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03

Poultry
Detroit, Mich. May 3-Poultry:
Market steady; hens over lbs.
zoe; under lbs. 22c: Leghorn
hens, lbs. up. 2Oc; cocks, 100
l2c; Rock springers. lbs up, 24c:
under 4 lbs, 22c; Crosses &c less
than Rocks; Leghorn broilers. ~
lbs up, zoe; ducks. white, 5 lbs up,
14c.S
No unloading OF poultry before 7
a. m or after D. m. Saturdays. no
unloading.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03
Grain

Detroit. Mich, May 8
WHEAT No. 2 red, in CARROTS,
&c.
BARLEY-No. feeding, SEC; new
mailing, 6446Sc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-03
Fruits

Fruits
Detroit, Mich, May 5
APPLES-McIntosh. No. !. $3.50
LEO bu.; Delicious No. I, $1,000
LIS bu.; Jonathans. No. /. COCO
Sl.15 bu.; Northern Spies, No. /.
$1.2501.50 bu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
JUDGMENT GIVEN
 WATERBURY BANK
Dwelling on St. Joseph's Avenue Involved in Suit;
 German to Burnhan1

Judgment of $2,si2.e5 was granted in superior court yesterday in the Waterbury Savings bank foreclosure action against Jesie ZdanowicS, ad- ministrator, and others, of this city,
 The property involved Is a one- family dwelling on St, Joseph's avenue, with law day set for July '.
 Judge Kenneth Wynne granted State Bank Commissioners Walter Perry permission to settle $500 claim of the Merchants Trust Go. against George A. Palmer for $i00. The claim was based on Q note dated 1928. &
 Robert c. Berman, 25, q student at New York Medical college, was given permission to adopt Burnham as his surname. Burnhani, Q Crosby graduate attended Yale university and is at present Q senior at the medical school in New York.
 Superior Court Clerk George IT.. Freeman announced today that 97 cases which have been on the docket for some time have boen listed for discontinuNnce Unless counsel In each of these cases give adequate reason for their restoration and continuance on the docket on June 6, the cases will be stricken from the court llstingS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Hospital Bulletins

No improvement was noted in the condition of William M. liar. rls, executive secretary of the Lincoln House Association where he is a patient at the Waterbury Hospital. Hospital officials report. cd that his condition remains "the same" thlS morning.
 His name Is on the danger list and he Is considered In . critical shape, attaches said.
 No change was reported in Che condition of Rehor MaSur, 30, of Bucking ham street, Oakville. by Waterbury Hospital authorities this morning. Mfr. Magur's name k on the danger list and his con- dition has remained the same for the last few days.
 Maxur was hit by an autOTnO. bile operated by Gustave Falcone of 40 Highland avenue as he was crossing the street on West Main.
 Earl Treat, 3S, of Wilder street, Watertown, will be confined long CT than it waS expected when he was first admitted tO the Water- bury hospital Thursday after he fen from C scaifOId while work ing on an electrical Job ln the Waterbury Rolling Mills plant.
 x-Ray photos revealed that the man had three fractured ribs yes. tertlay in addition to the slight injuries for which he was first treated after his 3S foot plunge from tho HcaffOld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
SCOVILL'S PLANS
 CASH PAYMENTS

Effective May 20, employees of the Scov!ll Mfg. Go. will receive their pay In cash instead of the custom- ary check. 1t was announced today, Notice of the impending change was posted in all the cosnpaiy's branches yesterday.
 Convenience to the employees was given as the principal reason for the change. Leavenworth P. Sperry, executive vice. president and treas- urer, said that banks and merchants will also benefit by the new setup. He pointed out that bankers and em. ployes have complained of difficul- ties In cashing checks. Cash pay rolls will be brought to company paymasters by a private agency,
 Edwin J. Rockwell, treasurer of the American rass O., said that that firm has not acted on a possible changeover from their present sys- tenn of check payments,
 Employees of the Chase Brass & Copper co. have been paid in cash nearly year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
CHURCH PASTOR
 RETIRING SOON
ThOmpsonville Methodists to Lose Rev. E. Dent Lac.
 key, Senate Chaplain

Rev. E. Dent Lackey, chaplain of the state Senate and one of the Democratic party's most active state campaigners last fall, is rec tiring from his post as pastor of the Thompsonville Methodist church. There has been criticism in the ministers congregation of his activity in politics and in the la Dor field and he said today that he Is retiring to promote church unity.
 Rev. MT. Lackey, an ardent New Dealer and champion of social re- form, has been often mentioned as the recipient of an important state appointment, and in announcing his retirement as pastor at Thomp- sonville, he said that he may enter the political field"
 He has been prominent in union activities at TThompsonvllle and has been member of the Enfield Hous- ing Authority. He came to Con- necticut from a pastorate at Fal- mouth, Mass, five years ago.
 Last fall, Rev. MT. Lackey was the Democratic candidate for the state Senate from the strongly Re- publican seventh district. He was defeated, but only by c close mar gin,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Wake Up!
(NEA Cablephoto)

Establishment of Wake Up Tclcgrams" as . regular service for the numerous Waterbury people who send telegrams to themselves was announced today by Dave. Spiegel manager of the Western Union Telegraph Com. pany.
 Surprising as it may seem, . lot of Waterbury people send telegrams to themselves, reading "Wake up. It Is now s o'clock" MT. Splegol pointed out. The de. Mand for such service has been 50 persistent, he said, that the telegraph company has now de- clded to give 1t official recognl- ton.
 One employer, MT. spiegel re- called, for a month sent c daily "Wakc Up Telegram" with . cup of coffee to . valued member of his staff who habltually had str0lled into the office An hour or two late. However, "Wake Up Telegrams" are designed, the telegraph official emphasized, for delivery only to the persons who send them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
WEES LENIENCY
 SHARED BY COURT
Lafayette St. Man Escapes Jail Sentence in Stab.
 ping Case
(NEA Cablephoto)

Charles Blocker, 28, colored, of IA Lafayette Street, charged with drunkenness and assault with a dan. gerous weapon, was fined $i0 and costs on the former count and re- ceived c 60-dayS suspended jail sen- tence after he pleaded nolo con- tendere in city court this morning when arralgned before Judge T. E. Conway.
 The accused was given considera- ton when his lawyer, Atty. A. Henry Weisman said that MT Blocker asked that leniency Il be shown her husband. f nn
 Judge Conway stated that the only reason he was passing that sentence in that manner was for the consideration of his family.
 On request of his defense, that the accused be granted another chance, Judge Conway said that he feared that these "kniAng affairs may become homicide"
 Mrs. Blocker was asked to come to the stand to express her feeling in the matter, and she told tho acc cused that sine forgave him this time, and the court aSted accord- ingly.
 John Guerriero, i8, Of 620 South Main street, charged with speeding, was granted e continuance to May 27: James Stanatelon, 2i, of R. F. D. No. l, Woodtic Road, charged with road rules violation, continued to May 20.
 Richard Blair. 32, of SIS North Main street, charged with reckless driving, was granted a nolle on payment of $2S after recommenda- ton of Pros. Atty. Michael J. dalul- 10 said that the accused attended a wedding and when he was coming home, fell asleep while driving. The prosecutor added that slight damage was done to e pole on Mill street which the accused struck on May 10.
 Joseph F. Curran, 32, of 90 Har-' old Street. Bristol, charged with road rules violation, paid $lo for q nolle.
 Marshal w. Glendenning, 2e, of 60 City Hill Road. was granted a continuance to May 28 on e charge of reckless driving.
 William II. Thomas, 2i, of 50 East was granted a continuance to Monday when his case was called on a charge of speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Straw Hats!

Thursday was Straw Hat Day" but 1t passed without no. tice In Waterbury as far aS could be determined for not a single skinner or Panama was seen adorning . masculine brow either Thursday or yesterday. May IS Is traditionally the date for wearing the first straws of the season.
 It may be that many of the l94i Straws will blossom when the men go to church tomorrow morning--that Is If the tempera- ture Is high enough. The several frosts recorded during the past week kept the males from don- ming their summer headgear but they're only waiting for the chance and tomorrow may pro- vide 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
TONY FALMOUNT
 INJURED BY CAR
Billy Gagain, Driver, Not Held; Victim Treated at
 Hospital, Released

A car driven by William ?. 0agair, 22, Of 27 Drigss street, Waterville, well-known local baseball player, inc Aicted slight injuries when 1t struck Tony Faimount, 27. of 677 North Main street as he was crossing East Main street in front of the strand theater last night at ii o'clock. He was knocked to the pavement and was unconscious for several minutes.
 Falmount was taken to St. Mary's hospital where he received treat ment for cotuslon and abrasions of the forehead and knee and jaw. Later he was discharged.
 Motor Patrolmen James Sweeney and Vincent Begg reported that Tal- mount had just parked his car and started to cross the street when the front left fender of Qagain's mas chine hit him. No arrest was made.
 Patrolinen Ralph BelioiSy and Jerry Kenny were at the scene of the accident less than Q minute af- ter 1t happened. They picked up the injured man and summoned e pass Ing car to take him to the hospital.
 Several people who saw the acci- dent claimed the driver was not to blame aS the North Main street man darted from the street directly Into the Waterville youths sedan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
SIT.DOWN STRIKE
 STARTS TN BRISTOL

Bristol, May l7.--Bristol had It's first sit-down strike yesterday aft ernoon when employees of Browning Sharpe automatic department of the E. Ingraham Company caused Q stoppage of work for about two hours while company officials and officials of the plants CIO local held 6 conference on 6 demand by the employees of the department for a five cents an hour wage increase.
 Following the conference Dudley s. Ingraham, vice-president and treasurer of the company, stated that the company informed spokes- man that 1t could not consider the demand of one department as it is now in the process of negotiating for a contract with the CIO local.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed At the office of Tswn Clerk Mary c. Kilmar. tin: ..s. ....
 Frank A. Etolfi, lle Hill street, and Angelime l.. PeFugini, SIS Mor. an street.
 Charles W. Edwards, 1 SimOns avenue, and Bernadine P. Zukaus- kas, 174 Alder street.
 Julius GrAbOwski, Union City, and Helen w. Lango, Il9 Central avenue. John Testa, 29S Walnut street, and Carmeia Sciarra, SS Ash street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
MAlNE'S STREAMS
 CLOSED TO ANGLERS

Augusta, Me-, May IT. (Up) -- Maine'S streams were closed to fishermen today as state fire war; dens and volunteer fire fighting crews battled . dozen scattered wood fires.
 The worst blaze, In the Millinocket Lake Area. was raging unchecked after destroying about 200 summer camps. Nearly 100 fire-fighters nar- rowiy escaped being trapped yes. terday by encirciing james and sev. eral towns in the vicinity were threatened.
 The fishing ban was issued by Gov. Summer Sewall yesterday be- cause Of the Forestt fire hazards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
EMBARRASSMENT
 STOP PROVIDENCE

The former U. s. Navy Subnar. inc s.4e which has been open for public inspection in New Haven during the past two weeks, will leave for Providence, Rhode Island, early Monday morning, May is. The s.40 will remain open for inspection until i0:00 p. m. Sunday evening to give the public an opportunity to visit this giant undersea craft. The $40 Is now tied up at the city pier on Water street in New Haven, just two blocks west of sargents Hard- ware plant. Visiting hours are from iO:00 .. m. to i0:00 p9m. daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements were approved this morning by Com. pensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot:
 Edward T. Fitzgerald Of S27 East Main street against the Wa terbury Farrel Foundry & Ma hcine c., $25 maximum, bcgn- ming May ,, for . fracture of the great right toe.
 William Mccarthy of Norfolk against the Town of Norfolk, SiO.s7 starting April l, for . back strain.
 Frank CiOlkosx of Winsted against the Hudson Wire Co. of Winsted, $17.4s beginning April 9, for laceration of the left thumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17

I t
 The Earbenders flnlslaed up their card tournament last evening. The club usually play'every Friday night, but owing to the warm weather coming SO early this year, decided to finish up now.
 Their regular monthly meeting will be held. at Washington Park Community House, Sunday after noon ct 3 P. M, All members are urged to attend this meeting, as 1t Is important. A committee will be named Sunday, # the club finally decides on lt--to have their annual outing sometime in June, and the officers would like all the members on hand ct this meeting,
 George o,Neill. son of MT. and Mrs. Daniel O'Neill will ho ordained to the priesthood ct Hartford, May
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
NAVAL RESERVES
 FREE HARTNETT

TWO Waterbury youths, James E Hartnett of l56 South street and Emil E. Kuhn of 6i Ward street, are among nine Connecticut men re- leased from the naval reserve to permit them to enlist for training as aviation mechanics at the Newport training station.
 All left for Newport at once. The seven others are: Salvatore c. Serra of Portland, Walter T. Ftjol oi Bristol, Joseph J. Fazio of Norwich Michael J. Switchenko of Willtma- tic and Ruel H. Baldwin, Jr.. Thomas 0. Doxsee and Donald J. Peterson all of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
TROOP 10 PLANS PLYMOUTH DRILL

. Boy Scout Troop 10, St. Lucy's church, held a demonstration drill last night preparatory to the troops National Defense emergency drills at Camp Plymouth soon.
 The demonstrations were conduct ed under the supervision of I. Pap. pas, Francis 0eroves. J. DeL.aurates and M. 0ianni, and included first aid displays by Carmen Raneri and Francis Miller.
 Tn charge of the patrol are Rich- ard Dlchele and Patsy Coppolo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
BRISTOL WOMAN. 30,
 DIES AT HOSPITAL

Bristol, May l7.-Mrs. Anna Eg- gleston, 90, of l7ts Goodwin street, widow of William Al Egkleston, died Friday night at the Bristol hospital following an illness oE several weeks. She was resident of BriStols flor about tight years, coming here from ermont. She leaves two sons, Fred J. and Carlyle Eggleston and e Granddaughter, all. of Bristol.i a brother, Carlyle 'VanCor of St. AL bans, Vt; and several nieces and nephews. Tine body will be sent to VergenneS, Vt., this afternoon, where the funeral will be held at the Larrow funeral home at c time I to be announced. Burial will be in North cemetery, Ferrisburg, Vt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
DORIS BRADLEY
 MARR|ES TODAY
Local Girl Becomes Mrs. Irving Loun at 3 O'Clock This Afternoon
lDDLEBURY Correspondent N.noy Riley
 Telephone s.e4i0

Mldlebury, May l7.-The wedding of Miss Doris Bradley, daughter ol MT. and Mrs. Arthur w. Bradley k Irving Loun will take place at thret o'clock this afternoon at the Wood bury Congregational church. After { short honeymoon the couple will re- side in souttbury where MT. Lour Is employed at the southbury Train ing School. '|-'. .1''' F
 Tho wedding of Miss Aletta smitt and John jupe, took place thL morning Ut Q Q, m, at St. John oi tho Gross Church. Tho bride is 2 daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wynfort smith, former local residents. Thl bridegroom Is the son of Mr., Mrs BWfthoioiney Joyce of Orange St Waterbury, Rev. Raymond Kennedy ofIiciated ct the ceremony which was followed by Q reception at the Hotel Elton.
 Mss Nancy Hotchkiss, student at Connecticut College in New London S spending the weekend ct hel parents home on South street.
 Mas Louise Peck and her mother Mrs. Christine Peck were Friday evening visitors at the home of Mis- Nancy Riley of Yale avenue.
 Mrs. Joseph Ddcke os watertowr road attended the luncheon given bS the WomenS Republican club a the Green Doors in Waterbury or Thursday.
 Clement Razelunas, son Of Mir and Mrs. George RazelilnAS, Is en. toying 6 short furlough at his home here. He will return to Newport D. l., on Monday where he expects to b0 assigned to . ship. He hopes 1t wiu be the .. 8. 8. Washington which was commissioned Into seTv' ice this week. ...-.....
 A large attendance at the Chinese supper given by the WomenS Soci' ety of the Congregational church last evening was pleasing to the committee. ,..,, ''''..' ',.', t
 MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Forman of South street have returned from short cruise to Virginia Beach. They were accompanied on the trip by Mir and Mrs. Walton B. Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Oppose War

Plans to keep the United States out of the European war were discussed at a meeting of Mothers of American Sons, Wat erbury branch, at a meeting of the organization last night at the Elton. Mrs. Katherine Johnson, president of the group, presided. Also discussed were present and future activities of the various committees of the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
RED CROSS PLANS '1
 MEETING MONDAY

Monday, May le, at the Hotel Elton in the University club room at 3 o'clock there will be meet. ] ing of all the distrtict chairTnen of the Waterbury chapter of the Red Gross to dis:uss plans for a roll call to be held next November.
 Mrs Herman Rooster, chairman \ of the roll call, will preside. Several members of the local executive board viii address the meeting to acquaint chairman with their de- InartmentS in the local Red Oroes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 PLANS PROGRAM

The monthly meeting of the Hopeville Community Club will be held on Tuesday, May 2oth at the Hopeville School Gymnasium ct 6 ?. Tn.
 A general discussion of the plans of the activities committee for the summer months, will be brought before the members Tor approval.
 A large crowd IS expected to att tend, to participate in the fourtl, game of the card tournament.
 Any one interested in participat. Ing in the tournament may do SO by attending the meeting on Tues. day evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
MASTER PLUMBERS
 HONOR LOCAL MAN

Chris Braun, past president of the Waterbury Master Plumbers association, was elected vice-presi- dent of the state Master Plumbers association at the 5l annual conven- ton of the group in Bridgeport Wednesday. Mrs. A. H. Blanchard of this city was reelected president of the Women's auxiliary, and Mrs Ray w. Heebner was reelected sec- retary. Both women read report at the gatherings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
SPO7ZZGH7ZNG- Brass City News

such designations as "city court police court" and town court" Instead ell such tribunals will be known aS municipal courts"
 The minor court here Is ofn- clally known as "city courts" though it Is often mistakenly called police court" Only Hart ford and one or two other cities have an ofiicial police court" though the difference is almost purely one of terininology.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Foreclosures

The town of Watertown was granted 8 foreclosure judgment of $l45.99 in its action against Ce- sare Salvietti and others. at the short calendar session of Common Pleas court yesterday.
 Judge John F. McDonough also granted judgment of sieo.6S in favor of the Personal Finance Go. of Grand Rapids, Michigan. ver- sus Mary F. Gilchrist of water bury. based on e personal note to the local woman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
SPECIAL COURSES

New Haven. Conn. May i7-(UP) Yale university today announced inauguration of special summer course to enable students to obtain degrees before being called into the military service. The course, be- ginning Jvne (, will be for iS.k weeks and will he eeen to studentz Vll0 have completed two-tlirds ol sheiz Wosk sowAx degrees. ......
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
BRITISH ADVANCE
 LINES AT TOBRUK

London, May IT - (UPJ - Brit ish Empire forces have advanced their lines in the defense area of Tobruk, 7S miles west of the Egyp- tian frontier in Libya, it was said authoritatively today.
 British forces have reached the town of Adola, 50 miles north of Neghelli in southern Ethiopia, 1t was added.
 At Adola, it was asserted, the British forces found 90 men who had deserted teh italian army,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
SUICIDE VERDICT
 IS RETURNED

Hull, Mass. May IT, (UP) - MedirAl- -Exnainer William F. Hines of Bingham has returned a finding of probably suicide by drowning" In connection with the death of Jortion s. Orler of Newton, Bos- ton investment banker whose body was found In his wrecked auto in Hull harbor yesterday.
 Orler was to have gone on trail at Boston Monday charged with larcenies totaling &iT,O00 from seven Massachusetts men and women, and violation of the blue sky law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Or, FurlOuEh

Edward \. Barker of Waterbury who enlisted in the Royal Can- ad!an air force last March l5, re- turned home yesterday for 8 few days leave. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Barker of 1858 woodland avenue.
 Young Barker is stationed At the air school of navigation ct Mount Hope, ontario. He will remain there for about six months, after which time he will receive his commission, and will then be sent abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Draft Appeals

Tho fifth district board of Ap. pGals will hear several appeals from rulings of Selectlve Service boards at . meeting Monday night iN ThOmaSton at the office of Attorney J. Howard Roberts, chairman. Atwood K. Caswell of thls city is secretary of the board.
 All decisions of local boards were upheld by the appeals group at It's last meeting several weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
Fasteners

Edward J. Futile of Waterbury was granted a patent recently on an apparatus for shaping fasten- CT clements, according to a listing of U. s. patents compiled by Har- old c. Manning of 24 Central avenue. His patent has been as- signed to the United States RuE- Der Co. of New York. Also listed Is a patent for power transmits sion devise to Thomas B. Doe of New York city, assigned to the Waterbury Tool company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-17
PRISONER CAUGHT

Boston, May 17-CUP)-Massa- chusetts authorities left for Lands- downe, Pa, today to return William (Red Miller, 48, trusty who es- capped from state prison here May 5 and who was captured there yes- terday. Miller was serving a 7-to-l0 year term for burglary when he es- caped with the aid of makeshift ladder.