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Evening star., 1941-02-21
Legion Registration
For Home Defense
To End Tomorrow
Capital Posts Joining
In National Drive
To Catalogue Talents

Washington American Legion
posts expect to complete the task
of registering all their members, as
we'll as other World War veterans,
for home defense service tomorrow,
officials said today.
Capital units of the eX-serviCe-
mems organization are joining with
other posts throughout the country
in the undertaking. which has White
House approval. Tomorrow is the
deadline for return Of question
naires.
The registration is purely volun-
tary and its purpose is to establish
data on the availability of war vet
Grams for home defense. The vet
Grams are being asked what their
professions and trades are: Whether
they would be available for service
with State troops, replacing the Ma
tional Guard; what knowledge they
have of foreign languages, etc.
Praised by President.
They are asked about their physi-
cal condition-but not their age,
Local officials point out that for
service on the home front. in mod
ern war, mean Of all ages can be
used.
President Roosevelt, in a letter
to National Comdr Milo j. Warner,
Endorsed the registration plan.
The voluntary enumeration OF
World War veterans for civilian
service to be conducted on February
% by the American Legion should
provide a very real contribution to
our national defense program" the
President said.
Confident of Success.
"I am confident you will have a
complete success in your effort to
register the various kinds of work
that can be done by the men and
women in the last war.
"The action of the Legion In
undertaking this service, typical OF
the spirit which prevails among the
people of our country, is truly
heartening to a Government charged
with the duty of seeing that America
is prepared in every way to meet
the necessities of these serious
times
Evening star., 1941-02-21

Jumper skirts, reg SO 3o5-----S SIsr
1877 prs. Gloves, reg. 59c to 81.
Hand crochet net and flet, white, pink, o.
blue tsoiledD .----- &c
for soc
las prs. Gloves reg. 81 to s1.25.
Pastel and beige doeskIn and o.
fabrics --.---------- > &C
Evening star., 1941-02-21
One-of-a-kind Dresses

TURQUOISE dress, faded Is. Was S29 a5 s.!
Blue afternoon dress, size T. Was SI2q5 81
White satin bridal gown dirty. is. Was S2995 81
White velvet dinner dress dirty, Was S2a95 Si
Lilac dinner dress, size is Was SO a5 81
Black velvet jumper, blouse. Was SI9a5 -
Brown crepe nallhead trim. size 4" Was S25 ST
Black crepe. self embroidered. size A. Was S"99 81
Natural cashmere wool. nailheads, "A Was Sl6a5 81
Blue wool. long sleeves, a. Was Slqa5 81
Black crepe coat dress size "A Was $50 ST
Eeiee draped skirt, size 3S. Was S25- 81
Evening star., 1941-02-21

Is Goats with Fur Collars. We're S35 90 slA
u Goats with DYED Marmont collar and cuffs
Were S2995 - SIS
81 Winter Coats, Dere s2995 to 1895 900 SIQ
Black, brown with Mink, Squirrel Persian.
and other furs.
IA Winter Goats, t0ere 1895 to s49.sS---- $40
Black. brown. red. green. with Leopard, Eastern
Mink, Squirrel and other turs
Evening star., 1941-02-21

Al Colored print umbrellas. reg. 81 - ------ SIC
: Sports jackets, reg S4 a5 and S5a5 S2.sS
) 3-pc Corduroy reversible suits. req SI295 S3.sI
. Plaid reversibles with hoods, SIS S16,s7
l Plaid reversible coat req. -S13.Sf
; Reversibes, plaid. SI9.95 -----------$ 1887
l Reversible coat reg Sl6.95- SlOST
5 Reversible pla6s and tveeds, S12a5 s7.s7
II Housecoats and pajamss, res So ----s s1.S7
Evening star., 1941-02-21

Just 10 Mink-dyed %0@
Coney Coots ~
Sizes 12 to 49, Reg. S4975.
Evening star., 1941-02-21
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
COLBY COLLEGE
 NEW PRESIDENT
Julius SeeIye BixIer, Prof. at Harvard to Take Over
 in 1942

Wateryille, Me, June 2G-fUP)- Election Of Julius SecIey Bixler, A. year-oId Harvard Professor of Re- ligIous Philosophy. as president Of Colby College to succeed Franklin W. Johnson in 1922 was announced today by the board of trustees.
 4 native of New London, Conn, and a grandson of former Am. herSt president, Dr. Eixler will be inaugurated June 13, 1922 at com menceDent.
 Dr. Johnson. president since 1929, reached the retirement age in i940, but trustees persuaded him to con- tinue. Trustees had been inyestigat- ing qualifications of possible sue cegsors for three years, and DT. BixIer vas their unanimous choice.
 Son of a retired Congregational minister, Dr. Bixlsr was graduated from Amherst in 1916 after gaining Phi Beta Kappa honcrs. He taught Latin and English at the American College in Madura. India. and ob- .ained his Doctorate of Philosophy at Yale in 1924.
 After nine years on the Smith College faculty, he was named to his Harvard post in 1883 and twice has served as acting Dean of the Divinity school. Dr. Bixler is a past president of the American Theol0g- ical Society and the National Coun- cil for Religion in higher education He alsO is the author of three books and many magazine articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27

been one of the leading contrac. tors in the city, besides the home. stead he has built many of the city's older dwellings, has been retired for the past 20 years,
 They have { sons, Edward, John Jr., and Arthur of this city, Wen- gel of Bridgeport, and 3 daughters Mrs. William Lauper of Torring. ton, Mrs. Henry Lahr of this city, and the late Mrs. Dora Mraz Con- way. There are i8 grandchildren and s great grandchildren.
 Those attending the dinner were: Mir. and Mrs. John Mfa2 Jr., MT. and Mrs. Edward Mraz, Wenzel T. Mraz, MT. and Mrs, Arthur Mraz, MT. and Mrs. Hen- ry Lahr, MT. and Mrs. William Lauper, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Olnsted, MT. and Mrs. Ernest dlastre, Olive Mraz and William Cavanaugh, MT. and Mrs. Thom- as Luddy MT. and Mrs. Joseph shannahan, Mir. and Mrs. John Hyland, MT. and Mrs. John Lahr, Helen Mraz and Gift Bellmay, Lois MraZ, John MraS 3rd, and Marion Ward, Mafjory dlastre and William Steinmetz, verna and Alice Lauper, Mary Elizabeth Shannahan, Joseph shannahan, Jr., John Lahr, Jr., Joyce Elaine Lahy, Mrs. William Kunschner, Genevieve Leary, and Mir. and Mrs. John Mraz Sr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27

Doseoa, Mas, June 27 = The 1Ssnd Annual Meeting Of the American Board Of Commissioners feg FoseiSn Missions and the eth Annual New England Regional Meeting Of C0ngregatlODa1 Christian Churches viii b. held jointly N0- vemfeg {, { aSd c In Springfield, Massaeilusets6, with the First Con- gTesatlcrai church, Rev, William E, McCosmaek, minister, acting as host assisted bT the Congregational churches Of f1ampden County,
 Tne program, with headline speakers from America and abroad, 1s already under way and vii 1D- eIssde Dr, Frank c. LAubach Of La. S1aO, MtndaraO, Philippine Islands, 5s1teFnetiOnaIly-kp0Wn IiteFacy ezs pert,
 Tt iS expected that wei oyer a thousand Representative COHgfegaS tl0nat christian IaytDeu, lay women a5ld clergy viii attend these meet J1gs from aIl parts Of New England af11 many sections Of the United States outside New England, as veil as workers from the Near Fast, the Par East afSd Africa,
 The spirit and program Of the C0ngFegats0Ba1 Christian churches united tSl action, both at home ard abroad, fs1 spite Of chaotic world conditions, vii be emphasized under tire general conference theme, Tie CYestIye Influence Of the Christian Church"
 The keynote address vii De given hN Russell Henry Stafford, D,D,, Minister 0f old South church, BOS- ton, ap1 president Of tire American Beard Of Foreign Missions, Other speakers viii be; Dr, Dwight J, eFadIey, director Of the Council for Social Action, New York City, and DT, Hugh Elmer Brown Of Evanston, Illinois, president Of the cODgrega-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27

tBOnAl Board Of Home Mi59ioilg, The American Board sermon, q feature Of ItS annual meetings since It's founding in 1872, viii De given by Rev Charles s. Jones of Bur- ilngtOn, Vt, The chaplain of the ses. slons will be Howard ], Conn Of Great Harrington, Mass.
 The American Board, the oldest foreign missionary society in the United States, has met in Spring. field, Mass, four times during It's history, The first was It's 12th an. fItja1 meeting j1 1e2i, the second in 1e02, and the third in 1887 and the last in 1923 in conjunction with the General Council of Congregational Christian Churches.
 The program is in charge Of a joint program committee: Rev. Ro- bert L, Underwood, Fitchburg, Mas, chairman; Rev. Cari Heath Kopf, Boston, Mass, Rev. Walter A. Nor. gan, Worcester, Mass Mrs. James g. Allen, Winchester, Mass, Rev. william E. Mccormack, Springfield, Mas, Miss Ruth Palmer, Framing. ham, Mas, pr. Fred Field ooodseII executive vice-president Of the American Board, Boston, Mass, Miss Ruth l. Geabury, Boston, Mas, Mrs. william H, Medlicott, associate Sec- retAFy Of the Missions Council, New York City, Rev. James F. Walter of Boston, Mass, Dr., Ralph M. Timber lake, Boston, Mass, president Of tbe Massachusetts Congregational con- ference and Missionary Society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
THEFT OF AUTO
 BEING PROBED 
Youth Allegedly RespOns. lble Badly Injured in
 Crash In Maine

investigation by rBf agents con. tlnues Into the theft Of an automo. bile owned by Oscar Chepel of 90 FOX street from It's parking place on Oak street and Long tilll road early "wednesday morning by Clement 0owdy, i7, of 2i6 Merlllne avenue, Waterbury, formerly of Steep r lls, Maine, oowdy was critically Injured in dorham, Maine, near Portland, when the car in which he was at. tempting to escape from Portland police ran of the road and crashed into tree. The police reported that the youth travelled at Q rate Of % miles an hour to evade them,
 He was taken to the Maine Gen. eral hospital at Portland where his name is on the danger list
 Detective Lieutenant William Pol- lard made preliminary investigation after the owner of the car, Chepel reported 1t was stolen, Chief 1nspee. tor Joseph P. Stevens later an- nounced that since the car was driven across the state boundaries, Qowdy's case was turned over to the FBf officers,
 Inspector Stevens said the youth came here about two months ago,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
CHIEF CAVANAUCH
 AIDING COUNCIL
Selected to Serve as Ads visor to Defense COnlmis.
 sion in Emergency

Fire Chief Thomas ?. Cayanaugh of teh local fire department is among tet 10 fire chiefs of Connec. ticut who are to act as advisors on fire emergency plans and equipment to Colonel Edward J. Hickey, Com missioner of the State Police and to members of the State Defense Cour- ctI, 1t was announced by Colonel Samuel H. Fisher, Administrator Of State Defense.
 The announcement was made fol- lowing meeting of 285 police and fire chiefs at the state arn1ory In Hartford yesterday afternoon.
 This committee of 10 will advise Colonel Hickey on matters coflcern- ing the policy and equipment for fire departments throughout the state. Commissioner Hickey heads the protective activities for the De- fcnse Council. Discussions at the meeting pertained to standardiza- ton of disaster signals and points of possible mobilization for police and fire units when an emergency arises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
CANCER CONTROL
 MEN PICK LARKIN
State Committee Elects Local Doctor President;
 Gerald Low Treasurer

The first annual meeting Of the Connecticut State committee Of the American Society for the Control Of Cancer was held at tine Waterbury Club Wednesday night, at Dr, Charles L, Larkin, president, pre- sided,
 Members from various sections Of the state present were; Doctor MjI- ton c, WInteFnItZ, New Haven, Louis P, Hastings, Hartford, Chris. tOpber J. Mccormack, Hartford, AVeFju LieboW, MefIden, Francis 4, Sutherland, TorrlngtOn; William MeDGeJs0iIn, New Haven; ASileIy W, Oughterton, New Haven; Ralph E. Kendall, Hartford; Donald M. Beck with, Rockville; Matthew H. GrIS- WoId, Hartford; Paul D, Ro&abp, New Britain; Joseph o. Collins, Wa teYbHYy; CaTJ C, Harvey, MiddIetown George P, Cheney, New London; MT Herbert HtrSctIe, Hartford and Mrs. Douglas o, Buruha1I1, State Com r1ander Of the W0fnepis Field Army Of the American Society for the Control Of Cancer.
 OfIiceTS elected for the coming year were. Dr, LaTktn, President, Waterbury, Dr, Phillip c, Mcclellan, Hartford, secretary, Gerald c. Low, WatertOWn, treasurer; Mrs. Doug- las Q, Burnbam, executive secretary Of the Connecticut State Committee and State Commander of the Wo- mems Relief army. The executive committee was appointed for the coming year which consists Of the officers and DY. E, J, OttcDhcimer, WIIljmaDtic, and Dr. Ashley w. OughtcTs0SJ, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
ALMOST ~---sPED OUT

So bumpy Ii air above Palm Springs during the making of Para- mounts Forced Landing" that Pi- lot Herb White broke a wing spar in the pursuit which he was flying for air scenes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27

Surrounded by relatives and friends Mr. and Mrs. John MraZ, ST. of 410 South Leonard street were wished many returns of the day" and many more happy years of life and marital happiness on the occasion last evening of the observance of their 66th wedding anniversary. A dinner was served at the Copper Kettle. Children, grandchildren and great grand. children of the couple were in attendance. A purse was pre-. sented to the happy young cele- brantS".
 Mir. and Mrs. Mraz were mar. ried June %, 1878 in New Britain, Conn. They came to this city shortly after and for the past 62 years have made their home in the So, Leonard street section of the city. Mrs. MraZ was born Dora Henrietta Viedt, of1 May 14, 1887 at Woodhavcn, Long Island, and Mr. Mraz was born May 2i, 1854 in KoIavec, Bohemia. Mr. Mraz has for the past S6 years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
HENRY ClESLEWSKl
 TO TEACH TENNIS

Neugatuek, June a7--Childrcn attending the Hop Brook playground will have the opportunity of learn- Ing the fundamentals of tennis un~ der expert guidance starting Mon. day, for tennis classes from the playground will be conducted at the tennis courts of the Naugatuok Golf club at 10 a, m, Monday, Henry Cieslewski, playground supervisor and a former borough tennis cham. pion and also district champion, will instruct the children in basic rules of the game,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
Christian Churches : To Meet November 4
Over 1000 Clergymen, Laymen and Lay Women to Attend Session in Springfield

The tlonal Board of IIome MIssIons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
HELEN POCOSKI SETTLES CLAIM
Josephine KershaW, 6S, Also Wlthdfaws Common
 Pleas Action

settlemAnts in two cases were aE- rived at when withdrawal papers were filed today ln common pleas court
 Seeking damages oe S7s00, Nel. en pocoskl, Waterbury had instl~ tNted action against the Conneetl~ cut Railway and Lighting co, She charged injuries Co the right leg, sustained ln Q fell while Nlighttng from a bus on Willow street, last Jan, 3. Complaint was filed Jan- Nary IS, ls4l,
 Josephine KershAw, Waterbury, eS, alleged that she suffered Q brain eonousslon, and numerous eontNSlons and lAcerationS, when plaster from the ceiling of her room fell upon her Ns she lay tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
WILFRED THEROUX
 BUYS PROPERTY

NaugattIck, June N-OscaT s, and Harry v, Anderson Of Pasadena, Calf, c, Arthur Anderson Of Alta dena, Calf, Godfrey F, Anderson of St. Louis, Mo, and Mrs. Prank ", Gyaef Of New York city have sold house and lot on Hillside avenue and piece cf land on New street to Wufred D, TherOux, according to warranty deed flied recently al ttIe oITice Of Town Clerk Raymond J. St, John,
 Henry v, Bunting has sold house ard Lot at 46 Pleasant View street to Jeanette Ruth Matzktn, anotbei deed shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27
JUNK APPRAISAL

PittSburgh.-At the suggestion of suggestion of employees, Westing- house Electric & Manufacturing Company has set up Salvage dtvision,' which must pass on any material before 1t can be thrown away. Use is found for at least a third of So"callod junk, scrap metal, paper, lumber, rags and boxes, saving the company thou- sands of dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-27

lhea, caMelo SeAltfelllte, owner 0e the tenement at 49 Ghatftela avenue, WAS named Saaoo Uetend~ ant lN the action, Complaint was filea March tetA, last,
 TerMS oe settlement were not disclosed ln either ease.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-06
CHAPTER vi

The sun was moving over the jag
ged Washington skyline on the Sec
ond morning thereafter when Ben
ming was put down at Boiling Field
by a fast observation plane from
Kelly Field. After his landing at
Randolph Field from Mexico City
the day before, he had passed the
alarm to Eighth Corps Area Head
quarters and sent a code report of
details by wire to Colonel Flagwill.
A military car was waiting for
him at the airport. It sped him to
the War Department where Flag
will was waiting IN the G-2 Office.
The colonel showed the effects Of
strain and sleeplessness, but was
gravely contained.
"A fine bombshell you've exploded
in the War Department. Benning,"
Flagwill said solemnly.
"I've reported only what learned,
sir" Benning answered. "Of course,
the final appraisal of my informa-
ton is up to the General Staff"
General Hague took your report
at once to the President" Flagwill
said. "As a result the President
had an ultimatum sent to Ruiz yes
terday by the State Department.
Our ambassador at Mexico City was
instructed to say that Mexico must
explain fully its European army
within forty-eight hours, and give
our military attaches at the en-
bassy full authority to visit all troop
concentrations to view first-hand
what Is going on"
(TO BE cONTINUEDJ
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-06
BINOcULAR REPAIRS
-4sk Me .4nother
Q "A General Quiz
The Questions

I. What is the southernmost
capital city in the world?
2. In what year did the first
ocean steamer 60 through the
Panama canal?
8. What denomination consti-
tutes the largest Protestant group
in the world?
4. How does the coffee consump-
ton in the United States compare
to that of the remainder of the
world?
5. In what story does Jean Val
jean appear?
8. Which Of the following did not
sign the Declaration of Independ-
ence: Thomas Stone, George
Washington, or Roger Sherman?
Z. How does Greece compare in
size with Florida?
8. For what was William Clax-
ton famous?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-06
re figures of five digits.

were figures OF five digits.
He sensed rather than heard the
returning Bavarian. Instantly he
thrust the map into the breast of his
loose khaki tunic, closed the open
drawer Of Van Hassek's desk. Ben
ming strobe through the curtains into
the reception room at the identical
moment that the Bavarian re-
entered.
Although as an essential of his
business, he had learned control OF
his emotions, Benning was unable
to put down the racking suspense OF
the next few moments. Would the
Bavarian discover at once that Van
Hassek's desk had been tempered
with? Benning's brief survey Of the
map had given him the vital infor-
nation for which he had been play
ing. II no alarm came now, he
could slip away in the night, haul
out the Fernando plane from its
hangar, and fly through to the bor-
der.
The Bavarian came driving
through the portieres, black tragedy
in his distended eyes. His cheeks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-06
CHAPTER v

In his regal suite in the Palacio
Nacional the next night, Van Has
SEX had replaced his khaki field uni
form with peacock military habili-
mentS.
Benning found discomfort in the
presence Of Colonel Bravot, alias
Sergeant Gaujos. But Bravot was
to remain only few minutes, his
departure made the occasion of a
puzzling ceremony.
Van Hassek, from the moment Of
the French girls arrival, had CEN
tered his attentions upon Mile. Du-
cos. Benning promptly suspected
that she was the real motive for
this Van Hassek party, show to
turn her head.
But the Benning interest had GEN.
tered upon scowling Bavarian lieu
tenant who sat in Van Hassek's adj
joining military room, shut off by
thick draperies. The Bavarian's
erect posture suggested that he was
present on a purely duty status. It
was obvious that the object of his
vigil was the Van Hassek blackwood
desk.
With patient caution Benning wait
ed his time. The hour was close to
midnight when he chose his oppor-
tunity to strike. He stalked into the
military room in the manner of q
man who has been drinking too
much. The Bavarian sat at his Job,
stiff as a ramrod.
"A command for you, Lieuten-
anti" Benning blurted at him. in
German. "You win report at once
to Excellency's junior aide-de-camp
In the bar. See to it that you lose
no timel"
The Bavarian looked up with
questioning scowl, then sprang to his
feet under the habit of obedience to
n superior officer. He hesitated for
q moment, and stalked through the
heavy portieres and headed toward
the bar.
As the portieres rippled behind the
guardian of Van Hassek's desk, Ben
ming turned the key in the top draw
er. His steady hand extracted the
one document that he found there,
folded linen map.
Benning's face went taut as his
hand thrust it open and he saw the
legend of arrows superimposed on a
map of the United States and upper
Mexico. A glance told him that the
arrows pointed to vulnerable points
Of possible invasion. Behind each
arrow that pointed across the Mexi-
can border toward the United States
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were flushed and heavy veins welled
at neck and forehead. The Bavarian
strobe to colonel of the staff and
whispered avidly. The colonel hur-
ried over to Van Hassek.
Mile. Ducos picked up in Ben
ning's face some hint Of his sus-
pense. She left Van Hassek, now
paving drunk, and crossed the room.
Something has gone wrong, mon
sieur," she whispered anxiously.
"You have been up to mischief in
Van Hassek's room"
Concealed in my tunic," Benning
answered at once, II have Van Has
sek's operations map-the most dam
gerous secret in Mexico. You must
drop me at once"
''Let me have the map, mon
sieur," she whispered.
81 took desperate gamble" Ben
ming coolly rejoined. IF I've lost,
it's my funeral, not yours"
With q quick decisiveness the
French girl threw her arms about
Benning's neck and kissed him to
screen the def movement in which
she stripped the map from under
his tunic. She stood close to him
while she concealed the document in
her dress. Then she stepped back,
spat at him, and angrily slapped his
face.
every welll" she ragged, in voice
that reached through the room. eff
that's the way you feel about me,
you can 60 to the devil!"
Van Hassek slowly drew himself
erect and his face went livid as he
received the alarm from his staff
colonel. One moment Van Hassek
was drunk, the next moment coolly
sober.
mo one will leave my quarters,
Colonel" Van Hassek calmly in
structed. with the help of my aides
you viii search everyone present, in
Guiding our own officers, until you
find the spy and recover my map.
At oncel"
Outer doors were promptly locked,
windows put under guard. All were
required to assemble in the ball.
room, thence to be taken one at a
time to Van Hassek's bedroom for
examination.
Benning was taken first. The CO.
lionel sharply demanded explanation.
Why had he sent the Bavarian off,
Ger away from his post of duty? Ben
ming confessed bad judgment, for
which he offered apology. His only
thought had been that the Bavarian
was a neglected guest who should
be given a drink. He insisted that
he be searched Immediately.
The Van Hassek guests had been
jolted into sobriety. One by one they
were taken for search. Van Hassek
stood to one side, smoking a cigar.
his face grimly contained as If he
waited in supreme confidence on
the unmasking Of spy.
Behring'S thoughts were inter-
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