davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-03

Is years, when 1t is rapid and
likely to be jumpy.
At Is to 20 years the bones
have all become ossified and
the skeleton simply grows
heavier until about the age Of
Is years.
Dwarfism may mean a stop
page of bony growth in any Of
these periods. The endocrine
glands are often invoked to ex-
plain true dwarfism. They ac-
tually explain only a small
number of cases.
ACHONDROPLASTIC DwARFs
Perhaps the commonest type
of dwarf-one that every one
has seen at some time or other
has a normal trunk and head,
but very short legs and very
short arms.
The head appears abnor1nally
large, but this is simply in CONS
parison with the short stature.
The chest and abdomen in these
dwarfs is practically the same
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-03

fragrance Of the honeysuckle
that walled the little Mary
land road along which they
drove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
WALNUT STREET
 GARAGE DAMAGED
Passing Truck Cuts Line of Hose; Brush Fire
 Today

Children started q fire with matches and damaged Q section of q garage in the rear of 352 Walnut street early last night.
 The fire was extinguished by fre- men under the command of Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion. AS the fire fighters were engaged in flght- ing the fire, q large truck damaged Q part of the hose from Engine g. the East Main street station. The truck which ran over the hose was reported to be owned by Hadley Furniture Go. The garage k owned by Robert Bosco.
 Bremen this morning answered q brush and dump fire. The dump fire was on Citizens avenue and Engine was sent ct 0:30 o'clock. The brush fire was on Cornelius avenue. Engine 1 responded to the alarm turned in at 0:32 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
FRANK CENOvA GRANTED STAY
America Street YOungster, Alleged Speeder, Placed
 in Mothers Custody

Frank Geneva, 19, of % America street, charged with speeding and operating an automobile without q drivers license, was granted q con- tinuance to May 20 when arraigned before Judge T. E. Conway in city court today.
 The youth was released in GUS tody of his mother, Mrs Adeline Geneva who was appointed guard- ian ad Item by the court.
 The youth was arrested last night by Motor patrolmen Joseph Lovallo and Frank Leary.
 John KaieZis, 2i, of 20 North Leonard street, received q discharge on a breach of peace charge aris- ing, the prosecutor said, when an officer cautioned the driver that one of the headlights was out. Kaiezis, Q passenger in the rear seat Of the car, shouted impertinent remarks.
 Patrolmen John Driscoll, George Flavin and John Spadaro arrested the accused in Brooklyn. Judge Conway admonished the accused on his future behavior when addressing officers of the law.
 Ray Chester, 90, of il5 Walnut street, charged with drunkenness and breach of peace. was granted q continuance to June i2. He was arrested after creating house dis turbance, the prosecutor said, when he attempted to see his child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Hospital
 Bulletins

James Doyle, 65, of 1S7 Bank street, watchman at the r. w. Grand Company at l59 Bank street, was discharged yesterday from the St. Mary's Hospital where he was admitted after Dc" ing found unconscious In an alley way of the store. He was admit ted for treatment and observa- ton.
 Earl Treat, B, of Wilder street, WRtert0wn, was admitted to the Waterbury hospital this morning at 10 o'clock with contusions and abrasions of the face and back after he fell from a scaffold while doing some electrical work at the Waterbury Rolling Mills.
 Treat. who is employed by Wal ter M. Gleason. electrical contrac- tors, was working on scaff0ld when he lost his balance and fell 3b feet t0 the ground. Hospital physicians said that the injuries apparently were slight and ex- pected that the man may be dis- charged later today or tomorrow.
 Rehor Maxur, 30, of Bucking- ham street, Oakville, was reported today in a critical condition and his name Is placed on the danger list, it was reported today by hospital attaches.
 Maxur was struck by an auto mobile driven by Gustave Falc0ne of 40 Highland avenue, Sergt. Jo- scph Petit reported, as he at- tempted to cross the street, short. Iy after II o'clock at night Q short distance from the spot where Mi- chael Bowling was killed by an automobile several months, ago.
 St. Mary's hospital reported that Louis Wenxel, IT,, 2i. of 42 C0niston avenue, was "comAslg along" and continued improve rnent was noted in his condition this morning. Wenxel was ad- mitted to the hospital after an automobile accident which took the life of his companion, John E. POrxenhelm. Jr. The accident occurred on Cooke Hill road. in Cheshire, on April 27. Another occupant in the csr, John Tilavna of Chestnue Grove road, Watertown, received minor in. juries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
RY ELMER c. WALzER .

New York, May IS = (U.P) - Stocks moved irregularly in light turnover today. Around noon, the leaders were around their lows of the session.
 Net changes were small in most instances. Rails turned dull with prices narrowly mixed. oil shares made a quiet advance.
 steels were mixed with Bethlehem at 70 of Ia and U. s. Steel 63 3-4 unchanged. Chrysler, selling ex-di- vidend, gained nearly Q point while General Motors eased slightly. Com monwealth Edison dipped slightly. American Airlines lost more than a point.
 International Paper preferred, U. s Rubber preferred, and U. S. Gyp- sum gained point or more each. Montgomery Ward rose 3-4 point to 32 7-e. National Biscuit preferred gained nearly 2 points.
 Wool Market
 Boston, May 16 - (UP) -- Scat- tered sales were closed on domestic wools at Boston, the U. s. Agricul- ture Department reported today. Twelve month Texas wools were bringing mostly sl.o5 to $i0s scour- cd basis. Foreign territory wools in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
NORTHROP NAMED
 FOR BOND SALES
Local Banker State Chair. men; Selected By Henry
 Morgenthau, Jr.

Washington, May l5--Henry Mor- genthau Jr., Secretary of the Treas- ury, announced today the appoint. rnent of seventeen state chairmen for mutual savings banks in the national defense savings program. At the same time, the Secretary ap- pointed Robert W. Sparks, vice. president of Bowery Savings Bank of New York, az associate field d. rector of the defense savings staff.
 Following are several of those named as state chairmen: Edwin c. Northrop, vice president of Water. bury Savings Bank, Waterbury, Conn: Frederick E. Stone, president of Wilmington Savings Fund So- ciety, Wilmington, Del; M. r. schaeffer, vice-president of Peoples Savings Bank, Evansville, Ind; Thomas Fl. Riley Jr., treasurer of Brunswick Savings Institution, Brunswick, Me-; Frank M. Wright- son, president of Prevalent Savings Bank, Baltimore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
BY JACK AMMAN . United Press Staff Correspondent

Hartford, Conn, May 16-(UP) First reactions to Gov. Huriey's major appointments among Gen. eral Assembly members was c keen disappointment, not SO much ct the personnel the governor named, but because of his failure to name q single legislator to any ono Of the big time jobs.
 It would be foolhardy to say what the disappointed legislators will do in the remaining days of the session. The immediate TO. action in the Senate was q band- ing together Of both Democrats and Republicans In an effort to defeat confirmation 10 Highway Commissioner William J. Cox.
 There were a good score of leg. islat0rs in both Houses who hela ambitions t0 land one of the big jobs. There must have been an equal number of political Out- Sidcrs interested in the appoint fflents. Gov. Hurley was faced with the insurn0untabie difficulty of satisfying the pity city ina- chimes, legislators, and other SD. plIcanss who wanted major jobs. Whatever he dld, he faced dis content.
 The liquor control appoint Inent still waits, perhaps until after the Legislature adj0urns. This appointment, of course, is involved in the whole scheme of the entire appointment slate. John Fitzpatrick, Fairfield, one of the Hurley men before conventions day, appears to be slated for this post. He is Senate clerk.
 But now this story Is spreading. Former Commissioner Prank s. Bergln, New Haven, is receiving considerable mention for the post, with the backing of the Hartford machine. This story says the ap- pointment of New Haven Corp oration Counsel Vincent P. Dooley as public utilities commissioner was part of Q move leading to the nomination of Bergin.
 New Haven objection, it was said, would be siIenced by D0Oley's appointment, plus the prospective appointment of John Fitzgerald, son of National Committeeman David \. Fitzgerald, to the Com- mon Pleas bench. Thus, Hartford would be given the Iiquor appoint ment. even though Committeeman Fitzgerald and his deputy, John Golden, were opposed to Bergin.
 Appointment of state athletic commissioner still waits, too, but Commissioner Frank Coskey is slated to go back. Deputy Basil Fitzpatrick's tenure, however, ap- pears in doubt.
 As 1t now stands, then, the hungry legislators are turning to the deputy jobs for solace, and some have indicated beiligerently they are not interested any longer in jobs.
 The appointment of John M. Bailey, Hartford police court judge, as statute revision cofnmis- sioner was definitely a move to appease the Hartford organiza- tion and the Eastern Connecticut group controlled by State Comp troller John M. Dove.
 Dove holds She distribution ef state insurance in his p0elkess and is now in a much closer position
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Market Irregular At
 Quiet Session Today
Around Noon Time Leaders Were Near Their Lows foE
 This Session; All Seemed to Be Down <.

original bags moved rather slowIp at 8i to 9i03 secured basis. CoFnbs ing 3-8 to Ia blood bright fleece wools were mostly firm at around 4f cents in the grease, an occaslond lot bringing up to ~ cents in tn. grease. 4 fairly good demand wal being received for South American wools with the greater portion oe the call being on fine and half-biood grades.
 Cotton Futures
 New York, May i5 (U.p) " Cotton futures advanced as much as 90 cents bale to within striking distance of yesterdays four-year peaks in moderately active forenoon dealings today.
 The market opened fesitantly. 8 points lower to 2 points higher, and then moved upward under tho stimulus of trade price fixing and replacement buying. Around noon the list was 6 to iS points net higher.
 Early irregularity reflected hedge pressure said to be against large spot purchases yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
JUDGMENT GIVEN
 IN ISLANDER CASE

A stipulated agreement of s2So for the plaintiff was approved to. day by Superior Court Judge Ken- meth Wynne in the $5,000 civil ac- ton brought 10 the court several months ago by A. Morris Anderson Of Waterbury against Anna (Lof- blad) Stevens of Wolcott.
 According to MT. Anderson's com. plaint, the defendant allegedly dam- aged the character Of the plaintiff by sending letter to one Johan Bystom of Kasta, sweden, in which Anderson's Integrity as lodge of- ficial was questioned The alleged contents of the letter were included in the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
BOTANICAL. SOCIETY
 GOING TO MERIDEN

Arthur D. Blewitt of Waterbury, corresponding secretary, announced today that the Connecticut Botan. ical society will meet with the Con- nectlcut State Federation of Nature clubs at Hubbard Park, Meriden, Saturday.
 The society is invited to visit Will Curtis Garden in the Woods" at Sudbury, Mass, Sunday to see the collection of early and rare wild flowers.
 The society will hold its first field meeting a week from Saturday ct Orange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
NEW HAVEN HAS
 ANOTHER STRIKE

New Haven Conn, May 15--(UP) A work stoppage occurred in the cartridge department of the Win- chester Repeating Arms Go, last night as committee of employees presented demands for improved working conditions, 1t was learned today. Oficials of the concern re- fused comment but the state labor department confirmed the stoppage report. The CIO has three agents in New Haven attempting to organ .ze the workers.
 Winchester's recently obtained an order from Governor Robert A. Hurley lifting the ban on the em- ployment of women on night shifts SO as to step up its production from il, ,00O, 900 to 17,00O,0 900 cartridges week. The company also is turning out Garand rifles for the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
FRANCIS INSTALL
 OFFICERS TUESDAY

The board of directors of the Franco. o.American Social club named new members at 6 meeting last night in the club hall.
 Appointments made were: Mrs. Lucien Larivee, assistant secretary: i: two auditors, Larry Beaulieu and Roger Huot; master of ceremonies, Leo Archainbauit.
 Installation of new officers will be made Tuesday evening ct 8 o'clock ct the club hall. Installing officer will be Alphonse Robichaud, Will brod duertin will act as master of ceremonies.
 After the ceremonies, dancing and refreshments will be furnished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
co. F EXAMINES
 20 CANDIDATES

Twenty candidates for non-com- smlssioned posts In Go. F., third bat tallon, Connecticut State Guard, were examined in competitive tests at the Armory Tuesday night, under the direction of Captain Hubert Rigney. The ratings are expected to be completed shortly, possibly by Tuesday night.
 All grades of non-coms, from first sergeants down to corporals will be made from the rating lists, based on the results of the examinations, Captain Rigney stated.
 ! Announcement of the appoint 1laent of Private Robert A. Parsons of this city to a specialties rating at Fort Bragg, N. C., was made re- gently. Parsons, attached to the a4th field artillery battalion, 9th di- vision, becomes a surgical techni- elan. He will take care of all pa- tientg going to the battalion dispen- tafy, under the direction of the doctors in charge. He Is the son of A6r. and Mrs. Alvah A. Parsons of aiI West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Activities M
 Local Courts

A $500 civil action brought to the court of common pleas several weeks ago by John Weik of Waterbury against the New Haven Road Con- struction Company, of New Haven, was withdrawn from the docket this morning and settled out of court. Terms were not disclosed.
 Weik sought to recover for per- sonal injuries to his right foot on September 18, 1oa0, when he stepped on rusty nall or spike in q plank on Watertown avenue. The con- struction company allegedly placed the plank along the sidewalk fore. ing pedestrians to cross at their own risk.
 Decision was reserved late yester- day afternoon by Common Pleas Judge John F .McDonough after completion of testimony In the $150 property damage suit of Albert Le- Clerc of Waterbury against R. r. Wordcn and Sons, Inc, of this city.
 LeClerc seeks to recover for dam ages to his car In collision with a company truck on Watertown ave- nue last July l2.
 Companion civil actions of Carl Carlson of Waterbury and his son Kenneth R. against James Karnof- sky of Waterbury and his daughter Laura were today withdrawn from the docket of superior court.
 Kenenth, as Q passenger in his fathers truck, sought to recover damages of $l0,000 for alleged per- sonal injuries while his father ask ed $l,000 representing alleged per- sonal injuries and damage to his truck in a collision with the de- fendant's car on Pine street Sep. tember 30, 1940. Kenneth claimed he was permanently scared about the face and neck as result of his in- juries. Terms of the settlement were not announced.
 Russell Wilson of Waterbury seeks divorce from Lena Grace Wilson, also of this city, in a civil action filed in superior court late yesterday afternoon Basis for the action is alleged cruelty. The Will sons were married in Springfield, Mass, in 1916.
 Eddie Rivard of Waterbury, charging his wife Marie with de- sertion on January 19, 1888, seeks a divorce from her in a contested ac- ton being heard today by Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne. Trial IS expected to come to a close early this afternoon.
 Two minor children, Joseph, Q, and Raymond 3. are at present liv- ing with Mrs. Rivard in Watertown. Mir. Rivard does not ask for custody of the children. The couple were married in Watertown January 90, 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
DOROTHY MOREL
 GETS DIVORCE

deorgieanna Dorothy Morel of Waterbury was granted Q divorce from her husband Rene Joseph Morel, of Hartford, yesterday after completion of trial In the contested action before Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne, but custody Of . minor child was given to MT. Morcl.
 Mrs. Morel, who sought custody of the child in addition to the dee cree, was granted permission to see the youngster at all reasonable times. The Morels were married In 1920 and desertion by the husband in 1886 formed the basis of the action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

waterville, May IS. -- A business meeting of Court Weich, Foresters of America, will be held tonight at Q o'clock, ct Foresters Hall, with Robert Wright, chief ranger, in charge. Reports will be given of the State convention Saturday in Hart ford, attended by William H, Dun- lavey, John Humphrey, Patrick Breheny. William Lonergan, Walter Clark and Arnold Keith of the local court. At the convention, John Humphrey. was named grand. sub ehlef ranger of the state.
 "A social hour will follow, when card playing will be enjoyed and re. treatments served, with Arnold Keith in charge. During the eve- ming, the committed in charge Of forming softball team will meet. All wishing to play on the team are urged to signify their wish.
 The Foresters of Court Welch will honor Louis Sido, at a social and dance Saturday evening, May l7, at 6 o'clock, at Foresters Hall, marking his 35 years as a member. All mem- bers, friends, wives, Sweethearts and neighhors are welcome to attend.
 The local court has received an invitation from Court Martin He'll mann of Waterbury to attend a card tournament Friday evening, at the club rooms at Turner Hall on North Main street. William Smith has been named to select team to rep resent Court Welch.
 An invitation has been received from Court i36 of plainville, to at tend time there, May 27.
 Rehearsal Saturday
 Ruth Martin of Sheffield street has announced a rehearsal for her dancing pupils Saturday morning at 10:S0 o'clock at the Women's Club on Central avenue, Waterbury, and for the baby class at 1880 o'clock In the afternoon, in preparation for the spring recital May g. Many Waterville children are pupils of Miss Martin.
 Mrs. William Heaney of Boyden street entertained her card club yes- terday afternoon. High scorers were, Mrs. James McAree first, Mrs. Heaney, second, Mrs. Thomas Buck ley. third, and Mrs. Francis Whalen, consolation. Those attending were, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Miss Josephine LaChance, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, Mrs. Francis Wha- len, Mrs. Thomas Buckley and Mrs. James German.
 
 A meeting was held last evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
PRINCIPALS ELECT
 ANNA SKEHAN HEAD

The Waterbury Principals asso- citation elected Miss Anna Skehan of Bishop school president at its annual election meeting yesterday at Crosby high school, succeeding John Brophy Of Driggs school.
 Others elected were: Vice-presi- dent, Miss Lura stanton of Mul. cahy school: gecretary-treagurer; and Miss Elizabeth Carroll of the Mary Abbott school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
BILL FOR IRELAND

Washington, May IS = (U.P.) - Representative Joseph Baldwin, R., N. Y., has introduced q bill request. ing President Roosevelt to allow Fire to purchase. borrow or lease military equipment from this coun- try under terms of the lend-lease bill. The bill requested "tl4at the president employ every means to in- sure the delivery to Fire of all and such military eQulpment..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

reportedly has some employees of the motor vehicles commissioner worried. There is some talk that Walter Jennings, department bus- iness manager, may find himself in an uncomfortable position. There IS q possibility that State Sen. John l.. Sullivan, D., New Britain, who once worked in the automobile division, may land back there as the deputy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
NORWICH GIVEN
 LIONS CONVENTION

The Lions club viewed scenes Of New England at their weekly meet. ing this noon in The Elton. Plans for 20 delegates to attend the an- nual state convention June 2 and 8 in Norwich were discussed.
 Charles Manganaro Is chairman of of the local convention comniit- tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
FINAL REPORT MADE
 ON CHURCH SOCIAL

The annual spring fair of the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church cleared a profit of $75, 1t was an- nounced last night in & final report by the committee in charge. The fair was held last week, with Mrs. Chloe Jackson as chairman of the arrangements committee assisted by Mrs. Rose L. Weller. vice-cflairman:
 Miss Louise Curtsis. secretary; and Mrs Clnda Demo. treasurer. :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Heard And Overheard At The State Capitol
Keen Disappointment Noted Among Legislators Over Governors Appointments = Hartford Group Backing Bergin for Liquor
 Commission Post

to Gov. Hurley and State Chalr- nan John T. Mccarthy, who landed the motor vehicles Job, than he ever has been before. Un. d0ubtedly, there will be . meet- Ing Of minds on the distribution of the state insurance, which car- rles Sl20,000 in commissions for the next two years.
 It was reported Dove will name within . day or 50 an insurance agent to act as his confidential adviser in the reorganization and distribution of the state insur- ance policies. Coy. Hurley will know what Is going on in ad- vance.
 The appointment of Lewis w. Phelps, state auditor, as finance commissioner was done with ap- proval Of Dove, another indIca- ton there iS a more friendly situ- ation. State Sen. Pierre J. Lara mec, D., Wiliimantic, also may land one Of the deputy,s jobs. La- rance is Dove man.
 Tho insurance will be distrib. uted aS patronage throughout tho states 90 senatorial districts.
 Attention now has turned to the two remaining superior court judgeshlp appointments, one of whom will Dc a Republican. Dem- Ocratic sources have permitted the story to 70 out that Attorney General Francis A. Pall0tti, not one of the J. Kenneth Bradley Republicans, is acceptable as the Republican choice.
 The other judge may be C0m- mon Pleas Judge Samuel Meliitz, Bridgeport. As for common pleas judgeships, there Is talk Of Sen. William J. Shea, Manchester, Senate Republican leader, and Rep. William l.. Hadden, West Haven. House Republican leader. Hadden also remains In the pic- ture for the superior court judge- ship.
 The minor court "deaW still has not started. Preliminary discuss si0ns have been held, but so far as can be learned, nothing k on paper" There is . suspicion among legislators that GOv. Hur- ley and Republican leaders have arrived at some preliminary dcci- sion as to the disposal of these small court judgeships.
 The state labor relations act Is definitely out of the question for this session, and as one legislator put it, the mails ln the coffin were hammered both by the friends and emenies of collective bargaining"
 The attack by both the Connec- ticut Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organlza- tons aided considerably in the defeat.
 But Gov. Hurley did not raise a finger to stop the debacIe. Per- haps he realized the defeat would make excellent material in the l942 campaign.
 State Chairman Mccarthy soon will assume the post of motor ve- hicles commissioner, and un- doubtedly will continue on as head of tho party. Dissident Democrats say that If he gave up the chairmanship, 1t would cre- ate a major struggle and '. g. Ben. Francis T. Maloney might be the chief galner.
 The appointment of deputy