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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
BAPTIST DRAGONS
 TO BE INCREASED
Motion to Be Made at An= nual Meeting January l6
 for l2 Instead of 8

The annual meeting of the First Baptist church will be held Thurs day, January 16. A motion will be submitted to increase the number of deacons from to 12 and the num- Der of deaconesses from four to six.
 This motion, if adopted, will in- volve changing the constitution. Such a change requires that the church be notified. of the intention at least two weeks in advance. The annual meeting will be preceded by a fellowship supper at 6:30 o'clock.
 At the morning worship Sunday, January 5, the Communion will be observed and those uniting with the church will be received. The Communion offering, for which there are special envelopes in the pews, will go to the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board of the Northern Baptist Convention for the aid of retired ministers and missionaries without resources.
 At the young peoples meetings, 6 o'clock, Stanley Borden will speak on his missionary work last sum- mer with the Indians of Oklahoma His address will be illustrated. This service will be followed by a buffet lunch at ' o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
LABOR SPEAKER
 CHOSEN TODAY
Rev. Owen Knox of Detroit to Address Hartford COn=
 ference January II

New Haven, Jan. 3.-Rev. Owen A. Knox, chairman of the Natoinal Federation for Constitutional Lib critics, will fly here January Il from Detroit, Mich, to deliver the main address at the Fifth Annual Connecticut Conference on Social and Labor Legislation, in the Hall of the House of Representatives, State Capitol, Hartford, it was an- nounced today by Daniel Howard, chairman of the Conference Ar engagements Committee.
 MT. Knox, a minister of the Methodist church, will come here specially and will leave the same evening by plane in order to con- duct the service in his church in Detroit Sunday morning. He is very well known nationally for his work for civil rights. and was one of the leaders of the large lobby which went to Washington to protest pas sage of the Burke Wadsworth peace time conscription bill, when it was under debate.
 Also on the program of the Con- ference will be John P. Davis of Washington, national secretary of the National Negro Congress, who will report on latest developments in Congress, giving especial em- phasis to the problems of his own race, such as the fight against lynching and against the poll tax
 Our preparations are nearing completion" said MT. Howard flor the biggest Conference since we first organized in 1937. This Saturday in New Haven we shall hold our final Arrangements Committee meet ing. Our drafting committee will submit its report, giving a tentative program for discussion at the an nual meeting January II.
 They have prepared draft state ment on national issues which re- affirms our stand of last year against involvement in the war in Europe and against loans or other forms of aid to the belligerents there, which we view as likely to lead us into war. It also repeats our stand for full and unconditional rights for labor to organize and bargain col lectively, with no limitation on the right to strike; and of course it comes out for the continuation and extension of the measures of social legislation, such as Housing, Health, Security, Wages and Hours, which we have always fought for"
 On state scale, the Conference lawyers have worked out a compre- hensive program covering all angles of legislation. labor's rights, social security, public utilities, a proposal for a state income tax, aid to Youth, Farmers and the Negro people. "One of the outstanding points we have in mind here" MT. Howard said, "is the problem of establishing the right machinery for caring for over- crowdfng that may arise with the influx of thousands of workers for defense jobs, and along with that for preventing, by law, the burdonsome rent increases which many landlards are now putting through, acting on the old motto of charging as much as the traffic will bear"
 I would like to take this oppor- tiunity," said MT. Howard, "of in- viting the people of Connecticut to attend our Conference, and share in the work we are doing on behalf of peace and civil liberties and pro- greSsive social and labor legislation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
BOYS SET FIRE
 FOR THEIR CHAMP

Lynn, Mass, January 3. = (UP) - Residents of West Lynn, notic- ing giant flames in a vacant lot, called the police and fire depart mentS last night.
 On arrival members of both de- partments found bonfire of Christ mas trees and wooden boxes in progress with about 50 boys gath cred about the blaze. A policeman collared one of the boys and asked for an explanation.
 ''It,s just a little Haze we started for Boston College and Hammerin' Hank" the boy explained.
 Hainmerin' Hank is Henry Toe ylowski, Boston College quarter back and ace blocker who is a resi- dent of the west Lynn section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03

Installation of all 665 parking meters contracted for by the city is scheduled to be completed by Mon- day night, Police Superintendent William J. Roach said today he had been informed by the M. H. Rhodes CO. manufacturer of the devices. Enforcement of the 'pay as you park" rule will begin directly there after, the police chief said. It was thought possible, however, that bad weather might delay completion of the installation until the middle of next week.
 On the anti-meter battlefront, there was no comment from Attor- ney John H. Cassidy, who has la belled the meters "gargantuan monstrosities" and demanded that they be removed from sidewalks i'll front of his property. He has charg-- ed in letters to city officials and the meter company that the de- vices are illegal.
 The manufacturer has been de- layed because of the need for new time plates on the meters, Supt. Roach said. The meters installed say that paid parking is required during various hours, whereas the city regulation is that the meters shall be in service only from 8:3o a. m. to 6:30 p. m.
 Police have withheld giving tags to non-paying parkers pending the installation of all the meters. but parking is not allowed for any long
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
NEW PROGRAM FOR
 NIGHT WORKERS

The Waterbury YMCA has an- nounced new recreational program for men who work on factory night shifts, 1t was disclosed today. To encourage healthful activity, the YMCA will inaugurate Monday morning program starting at g o'clock and continuing to 12 noon.
 The program as planned will be free of charge. Basketball, potato races, boxing, obstacle races, row. ing machines, swimming, handball, wrestling. ping pong, medicine ball, and calisthenics are among the ac- tivities planned.
 Members of the Y staff who arr ranged the program are: Seth Goodwin, Thomas S. Smith, William J. DilIane. Robert N. Parmelee, Will fred J. Mathewson and Arthur l.. Purinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial Edit0I


 New York, Jan. 3.-(UP)-The stock market enjoyed a technical re- covery today after last hour sell- off in the previous session. United States government bonds continued weak, commodities generally were steady and business news reflected holiday closings this week.
 Motors were active and strong on the stock market. United States Steel led its section higher. Major groups generally were firm.
 Contributing to the better tone were President Roosevelt's an- nouncement that steps have been taken to turn out 200 one-design merchant ships involving expendi- ture of around $35O, 900 900: record December construction awards; bet ter than expected showing in retail trade, and 8 high level of autono- bile production.
 Car loadings for the last week of 1940 made 8 disappointing showing to those who had anticipated less than seasonal decline. Automobile production fell below a year ago, but Wards Autolnotive Reports said total output would rise above, 100,- 900 units again next week.
 General Motors gained more than a point and Chrysler at its high was up nearly point. Common wealth & Southern, which featured in activity, appeared in blocks rang ing to 10000 shares.
 While major groups had gains ranging to point and more, spe- cial isues moved up sharply and a few had losses. Harbison Walker preferred equaled its high at 140 up and then eased few points. U. s. Smelling preferred made new high and then sagged to small net loss. Foster Wheeler preferred made a high at 121 up 2 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
PROMPT ACTION
 AGAINST AXIS

New York, Jan. 3.-UP)-Fifty- three prominent persons addressed an open letter to the new congress today urging prompt and effective action" against the Axis powers even though it may lead to war being declared against us."
 Most of the signers were among the ITO persons who last week peti- toned President Roosevelt to make a strong stand against the Axis in his Preside Chat Sunday night. To- days letter was released by Dean :. Acheson, Washington, D. C., attor- ney; Lewis w. Douglas, president of the Mutual Life Insurance Co.,, New York, and James P. Warburg, New York editor and economist.
 Among the signers were James B. Conant, president of Harvard university; Alexander Woolcott, writer; Robert E. Sherwood, play wright; Robert A. Milhkan, presi- dent of the California Institute of Technology; David Dubinsky, presi- dent of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union, and Mar shall Field, publisher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
SCHOOLS THANKED
 FOR MENU COVERS
Eighth Grade Students
 Donation Forwarded to U. s. s. RamapO

One hundred utility kit bags, our share of the twenty thousand bags which the American Red Cross shipped to England, were recently sent to women of Britain. The local quota was in charge of the commit tee including Mrs. Claude E. Voll- mayer, chairman, assisted by Mrs. Bertgam Bailey and Mrs. Theobald Conway. Their usefulness was eX- plained that when women who are in air raid shelters during bombings re- turn to their homes they find their possessions destroyed. Consequently these kits will be useful as they contain toilet articles, sewing mate .rials, writing paper, flash light and first aid material.
 Miss Anne E. Pagan, principal of Slocum school, in charge of the Wa terbury Junior Red Cross workers, received a letter from the United States navy in which thanks for donations of menu-holder covers were recently received by them.
 These menu-holder covers were forwarded to U. s. s. Ramapo after being received at Washington. A letter of thanks was sent by Lieut.. Comdr. M. D. MacGregor, command ing officer of the ship, from San Pedro, California, in behalf of the ships personnel. These covers are six by nine inches, and contained colors of red, blue, green and yellow, used as a background for daily in- clusion of mimeographed menus put out by the navy.
 Students of eighth grade made all the menu holder covers. They are from Bunker Hill, Chase, Woodrow Wilson, Anderson and Slocum. Each school made a different design.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03

move had been held up due to virtu- al suspension of negotiations be- tween France and Germany. There was no indication that these nego- tiations had resumed and it was possible that Petain-tired of wait- ing on the Nazis-Went ahead on his own.
 Darlan and Huntzinger are re- garded as strong French national ists, particularly close to Petain and anxious with him that French "col- laboration" with Germany be kept within certain limits-approximate- 1y neutrality-as between Germany and Great Britain.
 Both appear to have been active in efforts to strengthen the military position of France in the colonies and as regards the remaining French fleet.
 That action, it is believed, is de- signed to give France better bar gaining position in negotiations with Adolf Hitler. Flandin, while staunchly pro- German, is not anti British as was Laval.
 Baudouin, 1t is thought, played an important part in. the events which led up to Laval's dismissal. His resignation might be a concession to the Germans ostensibly balancing Petain'S move to strengthen his government by establishment of the Darlan- n-Flandin-H -Huntzinger trium- virate.
 The importance of the Vichy de- velopment is emphasized by re- peated rumors that new German demands on France have been made or are in prospect of connection with whatever NaZi plans are being developed for new blows at Britain
 French Naval Station
 The dispatch of a German air corps to Italy and the Italian statement that it will be employed primarily to attack British seapoWer in the Mediterranean again bring to the fore the question of French naval aid air stations both on the south coast of France and in the North African colonies.
 There was little light on the Bal AoAA oAthdoAOAAs 1A 1Ou1AAdAA1d 1b Wdo said that German troop and mater ial concentrations are designed to implement the guarantee of Ru- manian frontiers given by Germany last summer. It was added that any drive on Bulgaria or Russia was un- likely.
 However, in Sofia official and semi-officia1 sources made evident that German demand for troop transit rights would be no surprise and probably could not be resisted Bulgarian opinion was that the German military establishment in Rumania estimated in the neigh borhood of 50O,0O0 men-was de- signed ot move through Bulgaria or Jugoslavia or both against Greece or for possible use against Russia.
 Albanian Front
 On the Albanian war front the Greeks drove ahead in the KliSura region and London reported that important gains in the thrust at Valona had been scored. However, the Italians were reinforcing their defense positions in the Valona region and hard fighting appeared to lie ahead.
 The Royal Air Force blasted Bremen for the second successive night and also bombed ERlden, Ger man naval station 70 miles west of Bremen. The attack was severe but not as sustained as that a night ago.
 The Germans replied with long raid on the southwest Welsh coal town of Cardiff, describing the raid as in retaliation for the Bremen at- tack.
 The London admiralty reported that a British submarine had sunk an Italian submarine and added Spanish-controlled Tangier to the blockade zone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
FINAL REPORT
 l94O CAMPAIGN
Continued from Page D


 mentary organizations n Wendell l.. Willkie's unsuccessful campaign for the presidency was not immedi- ately available.
 The Democratic committee listed receipts of $2,454, 104. Revenue from sale of advertising in the commit tees 1940 campaign book was $338,- 068. Sale of advertising in the pulp lication was under contract before the Hatch law ban on this system of raising revenue became effective
 c. B. Goodspeed, treasurer of the Republican national committee, re- ported net receipts of $2,564. .606. The committee collected $2,539, 1892 in contributions of $500 or more and $39l,317 in less-than $l0O lots. It turned over $569.260, received as agent for state committees.
 The reports were filed with the clerk of the house in accordance with the corrupt practices act.
 The Democratic congressional campaign committee received $102,- 527 and spent $101, ,858; the. Repub- lican congressional campaign com mittee reported receipts of SIP, ,09S and expenditures of $l47,597. The Communist party reported receipts and expenditures of $79,004
 Republican contributions of 1000 or more not previously reported il1- cluded:
 Mrs. Donald Mckay Frost, Boston, $l ,0O0; William E. Marland, Sea- ford, Me. 5000: Thomas H. Good all, Seaford, Me, $1.O00; John S. Ames, Boston, $1.OO0. The Democratic committee re- ported repayment of $75,O00 loan made to the Democratic state com mittee of New York but listed no individual contributions in its re- ports poi tts for the fniai two lil0ntils Oi the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
REEL FELLOWS
 HOLD MEETING

The Reel Fellows" club last night awarded membership pins and cam era emblems to five members at their meeting at the Boys club. The honors were bestowed by Secretary Luke Carney to the following: Clifford Homm, Paul Kanneckis, Pat Ciampi, Francis Crosse and Joseph Vitkus.
 Four new members were admitted: William Quinn, Edwin L. Gensler, Everett Bassett and Russell Jenson.
 A lecture on processing of film was given by Clifford Homm, presi- dent of the group. The next meet ing is scheduled for January 16 at the Boys club. All those interested are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
FIRE SERVICE FOR
 MIDDLEBURY VOTED

Middlebury will ba given emer- gency fire service until May l, the fire board voted yesterday and was assured by First Selectman Howard E. Bronson of Middlebury that the town expects to get its own appar- |atus by that time. The boards dec- ision to furnish the service was in their opinion the right thing to do until Middlebury could provide its own service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
Wool Market

Boston, Jan. 3-(UP)-Asoderate quantities of fine and half blood foreign wools were moving in the Boston Market today, the U. s. Agriculture Department reported.
 Prices were firm on spot offer ings. Demand included also some South American wools for January or later shipments. Quotations on South American wools for future
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
M'KENNY BEING
 INSTALLED JAN. ,

Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Budlong bishop of Connecticut, will officiate at the service and institution and installation of Rev. Arthur F. Mo- Kenny as dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, Sunday eve ming, January 5. at 8 o'clock at the Hartford Cathedral. Bishop Bud- long will install the new dean and will also preach the sermon. Rev MT. McKenny served for several years here at St. Johns Episcopal church under the late Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
MEMS LEAGUE TO
 HEAR TRAILS TALK

Walter Perry Green will be the principal speaker at a meeting of the Bunker Hill Mems League Mon- day evening at 8:45, in the club rooms.
 MT. Perry's subject is Hitting the High Spots of New England" illus trated by 60 colored lantern slides covering miles of tramping trails of the Appalachian mountains, the trails leading to Mt. Katahdin, Me
 A regular meeting of the club will precede the lecture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
Temporary Truce In
 Anti-Meter Battle
665 Meters to Be Installed By Monday Nght-NO
 Further Action Taken By Attorney John H. Cassidy

CT period than that formerly the rule in each location.
 MT. Cassidy has threatened to re- move the meters from his sidewalks himself unless the city or the me- ter company does it first. He con- tends that the police board, which ordered the meters, has no jurisdic- ton over the public sidewalks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
FAMILY PET USED

Unable to find the type of dog he wanted among the usual motion picture trained animals, Director Charles vidor hired a 6h-year-old dachhund, . household pet named Toni" for an important role in Paramount,s New York Town"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
FRANCO AMERICANS
 TO MEET TONIGHT

The regular meeting of the Franco American Social club orig inally scheduled for last Tuesday but postponed due to New Years eve festivities, will be held this eve ming at o'clock. The weekly card parties will be resumed next Tuesr day afternoon. The proceeds will be expended to aid needy families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
ALMOST A BANKER

Frecric March, co-starred with Betty Field in Paramount's "Vic- toEy,n is recognized as one of Hol- lywoo6's leading business authori- ties: and not without reason, for he worked hi a hank before he laInsd to the sLaee i0f 2 career.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
PRISONERS SONG

Philadelphia (UP)--During pro- gram broadcast from Eastern Peni- tentiary. a prisoner sang "Only Orr ever." Prison officials later disclosed that the singer was doing 70 to 12O years of safe-cracking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
Market Makes Technical Recovery In Last Hour Today
Motors Were Active, Strong In Trading.
United States Steel Led in Its Section Major Groups
 Were Generally in Better Tone Today

shipment were lover than prices cExj similar wools that have arrived ill| Boston. Domestic wo0ls were slow, but nominal quotations were steady
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
LATE REALTY NOTES
Mortgage Release :

Mortgage Release Alexander Mcdonnell to J. N. Gabriel.
 Riverside Cemetery Association to J. N. Gabriel.
 Mortgage Deed Vincent J. Gabriel to the First Federal Savings & Loan Ass0cia- ticn of Waterbury. Edna Brouker to the Waterbury Building & Loan Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
N Y. Bank & Trust Stocks. The R. F. Griggs Co.

Bid Asked Bank of Manhattan ... 141s 17ts Bank of N. Y. & Trust 335 360s Banker Trust ........ 55k 585s Cent. Hanover Bank &
 Trust ............ 103 105s Chase National Bank s. B 36 Chemical Bank & Trust 48A 511s Corn Exchange Bank. 50 53 Empire Trust ........ 441s 471z First National Bank 1850 1750 Guaranty Trust ..... 294 303. Irving Trust ........ 101s 1215 Manufacturers Trust .. 38 Al National City Bank. .. 28 31 New York Trust ...... TOT no Title Guar. & Trust. =. 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03

rwityevJos,gl has aS,,,t...l -. -. for reducing coal consumption.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03

DOW JONES AVERAGES
 30 20 IS Indus. R. R. Util.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-02-06

conservation materials totaling in
value up to 80 per cent of the
maximum farm payment, with the
administrative expenses to be de-
Quoted at the end of the year from
the remaining 20 per cent, as has
been the case under earlier pro-
grams.
On non-allotment farms in the
Southern Maryland counties farm
ers this year may elect to receive
the entire payment in materials
upon payment in cash of the
farms share of the 1941 county
administrative expenses. These
farmers would not have to file any
further applications for 1871 pay
ment, according to Mr.. Anderson.
Lime and phosphate are now
available to Montgomery county
farmers as conservation materials.
Farmers here have already re-
quested 700 tons of lining mate
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-02-06
GERMANTOWN

The Baseball Club held a benefit
bingo party on Saturday evening,
February 1, in Browning hall. Mel
vim Burdette was in charge of ar
engagements.
Miss Bette Helm of Silver
Spring was the overnight guest of
Miss Mollie Waters on Thursday
night.
Boyd Waters returned from the
University of Maryland to spend
the semester holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Waters.
Mrs. Edith Boland was hostess
this week to the Tuesday bridge
club.
Walter Snyder, former presi-
dent of the Neelsville Christian
Endeavor Society represented that
group on the annual county C. E.
broadcast over WIND on Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Schaeffer has been
confined to her bed, suffering from
injuries sustained in recent fall
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-02-06
POTOMAC

Robert Millar of Grand Rapids,
Mich, arrived Saturday to spend
some time with Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis B. Leech. Robert is the
youngest brother of Mrs. Leech.
Mrs. Franklin J. Butler and
her son, Warren, have recovered
from their recent attack of in
f1uenza.
Mr.. Raymond Newnon of Co.
lumbus, Ohio, was the guest Sun
day of Mrs. Lola A. Stup.
Mrs. H. H. MacCubbin left
last Thursday for Palm Beach,
Florida, where she will visit for
several weeks.
Mrs. w. P. Cherrington is a
patient at Walter Reed Hospital.
Mrs. John H. Harper of Wash
ington, and Mrs. William J. West
of Lux Manor were luncheon
guests of Mrs. Virginia C. At
wood, on Tuesday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-02-06
Surprise Party Given
For The Chas. Purdums

A combination birthday and we'd
ding anniversary party was given
for Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. Pur-
dunn on January % at the home
Of their daughter, Mrs. Jacob
Parlette, of GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Pur-
dunn celebrated his seventy-fifth
birthday while the couple just re-
Gently passed their forty-third
wedding anniversary.
Those attending were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Hodges, Miss Eliza
beth Hodges, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Purdum and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Windsor Purdum and family, Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Parlette and fam
lily, Miss Winnie Parlette, Mrs.
Mary Renshaw, Mrs. A. Fisher and
Frank Hodges.