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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
NEW GYM BIDS
 TO BE CALLED
Educators to Discuss Pro- posed $5O,0O0 Anderson
 School Project Tonight

A call for new bids on the pro- posed $50,000 Andersen school gym nasium will be made at nights meeting of the school house com mittee of the Board of Education 1t was reliably reported this morn- ing.
 The committee will submit its findings to the Board of Education Last Monday morning, when bids for the gymnasium were officially opened before members of the com mittee in the offices of Supt. of Schools Thomas J. Condon, 1t was revealed that the lowest bid was $65,- 323. submitted by the Smith Con- Struction Company of Derby. Since the funds available for the proposed gym approximate only $50,000 Chairman Raymond Stone of the SchoolhouSe committee announced at that time that the committee would seek the advice of City Cor poration Counsel J. Gregory Lynch
 Two possible alternatives ssem likely The new call for bids is one ; the second would be an attempt to appropriate the difference between the lowest submitted bid and the amount now available for the struc- ture.
 A third possibility, abandonment of the project, is held highly un- likely.
 The Anderson gym was first pro- posed and sponsored by the East End Community Club, originally, the city proposed to erect the structure as a WPA project but when this plan fell through. the $50000 was set aside for the entire cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17

tinent.
 Tickets were distributed to mem- bers of the local committee, which is headed by Dr. E. J. Godfrey, City Health Officer, this week. Anyone failing to be contacted is urged to get in touch with pr. Godfrey be- fore Saturday so that reservations may be made for Sunday.
 Attorney Maurice P. Wrenn iS general chairman for the celebra- ton throughout the entire State of Connecticut. He will participate in the local observance.
 A section of the middle aisle in the Immaculate Conception Church Is being reserved for the alumni group at the 800 o'clock Mass Members attending are requested to sit in this special section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
SPECIAL TRAIN
 TO FLOWER SHOW
New Haven Road Operat- ing Accommodation
 Train; Leaves 7:3O

For the special benefit of those planning to attend the 28th Annual International Flower Show at Grand Central Palace, New Haven Rail- road will operate Flower Show Special" featuring low round-trip coach fares.
 The Flower Show Special" will leave Waterbury 7;30 a. m. Wednes- cay, and its schedule will provide ample time for .leisurely enjoyment of this years better than ever' show. The Flower Shows theme this year, for the first time in its his- tory, is Pan-American.
 The return-train will leave Grand Central Terminal 8:45 D. m. Be- cause ticket sales are limited strictly to seating capacity of the special coach train, 1t is important that tickets be purchased in advance They are obtainable at station ticket office,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
Two Companies To Be Organized This Week
 For Emergency Duty
tiOns for Membership to Serve as Head- quarters-Offcers to Be Selected

Waterbury units of the State Guards will be completely organized within the present week Major Pe- ter Fox, battalion commander, an- nounced this morning in issuing a call to World War veterans and for iner members of the Connecticut National Guards to attend meet ing tomorrow evening at the State Armory on Field street.
 Notice has been sent to the scores of ex-servicemen who have signed up in the company originally spon- sored by a committee representing Corporal Coyle Post, American Le- zion, to report for participation in the discussion of plans. AS a mat ter of fact any young man eligible may file his application for mem- bership at tomorrow nights meet ing. He must, of course, be exempt from military duty under the selec- tive service law.
 With the official appointment of Major Fox as battalion commander work will be rushed to complete the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17

Religious instructions for High school children of St. Francis xa- vier church will take place this evening at 2 o'clock, at the parish hall. Instructions for the grammar school children as usual on Thurs day afternoon at 2:30 and on Sat- urday morning at 9 o'clock.
 Lenten devotionS are resumed again with Stations of the Cross Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:30, and on Friday afternoon at 3:45 for the school children.
 Saturday night was the night we all stepped out on Washington Hill for the St. Patricks celebration sponsored by the Washington Park Community Club. President John B. Cuddy and John Whalen, were CO., chairmen of the event. The St. Pat rick's celebration is an annual one with the Community Club, the funds obtained are used for the treasury to remember the deceased members or those who are ill., etc. From all accounts the celebration was both financially and socially success.
 President John B. buddy, was the master of ceremonies, for the en- tertainment of Irish dancing with the pupils of Professor William Ahearn who was unable to attend on account of illness. Michael Cog gins pinch -hitted In the role of an- nouncer for the dancers. Irish Hornpipe, Irish Reel and Jigs were very well performed by the young ladies who included, Mary Murphy, Geraldine O'Connor, May Sheehan, Anna Goggins, Rosemary and Flor ence O'Connor. Miss Kay Lucid was to appear, but could not owing to q previous engagement.
 Irish songs so dear to the hearts of everyone with the blood of the ''ole dart" in their veins were sung by William O'Brien, Waterbury's own Irish Tenor and Billie certain ly did himself proud he never sang so well in his lifetime of singing as he did Saturday night.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully, with Mrs. Scully, paid his usual St. Pat rick's day visit in fact he nf Yer for gets Washington Hill, which is his birthplace, no matter how busy he was, he came and said few words of greeting, when called upon.
 Senator Edward Egan was sur prised when called from the stage to play "Where The River Shan non Flows" on the violin, but being the sport he is, he compiled with the request. even though he hasn't played in a long time. and his good musical training stood him in good, for he did fine job of 1t.
 Alderman Burton H. Walker and Mrs. Walker, also Alderman and Mrs. c. Arthur. Dubois, attended the celebration and favored with a few remarks.
 Refreshments were served by the committee under the chairmanship of Mrs. William Sutton, assisted by Mrs. Ellen Scadden, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Frazier, Michael Goggins and Abner Richardson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17

organization of Companies E and G, which will be the designation of the local units. AS soon as the quota Is obtained and officers selected the two companies will take over the state arnory for headquarters. Drill nights will be named and applica- tons filed for the necessary equip ment.
 In view of the fact that many volunteers for service may be rec jected on physical examination the call has been issued that men in- terested in membership should pres- ent themselves at the meeting to- morrow night in the state armory.
 The State Guards will take place of the Waterbury units of the Ma tional Guards who have been sworn into federal service and are now ill training at Camp Blanding, Florida
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
MIDDLEBURY LAD
 ENLISTS IN NAVY

Clement John Kazelunas. ap- prentice seaman, U. s. Navy. son of Mir. and Mrs. George Kazelunas, Middlebury, was selected at the U. s. Navy recruiting station, New Haven, Saturday.
 He was transferred to the naval training station Newport. R. l.. where he will be stationed for the next six weeks.
 Upon the complexion Of recruit training. he will be granted ap- proxlmately two weeks leave. prior to being assigned to one of the trade schools or to the U. s. fleet.
 Kazelunas was accepted through the Waterbury recruiting nffice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
Major Fox Issues General Call for State Guard Recruits
Public Meeting On
 Birth Control Bill
Father Sugrue Principal Speaker in Opposition to Re-
 peal of the Present Statutes-PubIic Invited

Attorney Fnton J. Phelan, chairman of the Water. bury Defense Committee, and John P. Kinney of tho Crosby high school teaching staff have been added to the speaking program for the public meeting on birth control at Temple hall Thursday night The principal address will be given by Rev Francis Sugrue Waterbury native assigned to parish duty at South Norwak Dr. John D. Freney will be chairman of the meeting. There will be no admission charpe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
BUNNY LEE, 76,
 NOW AT HOSPITAL

Thomas Bunny" Lee, 76, was re- ported by St. Mary's hospital as "doing well' today. He was rushed to the hospital Saturday morning shortly before ii o'clock when he collapsed in the Coney Island Lunch room on Grand street. He Is con- fined at the institution for obser- vation.
 The stricken man was taken to the hospital in the police ambulance driven by Patrolman Thomas Grady with James Lynch. He may be dis charged within a few days, hospiatl officials reported,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
THREE DIRECTORS
 TO BE SELECTED

Stockholders of the Country Club of Waterbury will meet tomorrow night to elect three directors for three-year terms and members Of the auditing committee to serve for one year. The call for the meeting has been issued by J. Warren Upson, secretary.
 Changes in rules to allow the selection of the nominating com mittee by a new method will be considered at the meeting, also a proposal to hold the annual meet. ing of stockholders on the third Tuesday of November each year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
Building Permits

The following building permits have been issued at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hart ley:
 Mary Fetzenk0, to make altera- tions at 40 Beacon street, $500.
 Mrs. Ralph DeSapi0, to erect one-family dwelling on Addison street, 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
TAKES HER LIFE

New Britain, Conn, March IT Y (UP)-Mrs. Catherine Pranka, 48 committed suicide today by inhalinG gas in the kitchen of her home, ac' cording to Medical Examiner John M. Purney. Police said she had been In failing health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
Motions Filed Here
 For Four Defendants
Judge McEvoy Expected to Set Aside Conviction Ver-
 dict-AIcOrn Has No Definite Plans for Action

phrase. Normally, in setting aside q verdict no judgment is ever entered. Possibly Slade seeks a definite and final end of his clients part in the case.
 Concerning the other ten men who were denied appeals by the states highest court, nine of them are now serving prison terms at Wethersheld, while the tenth Leary, is still classified as missing State police are still conducting the search for him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
PURIM, BALLSHOW
 POPULAR SUCCESS
Large Attendance Boosts
 Receipts for Hebrew <. School

70 More than 1000 people attended the :7th annual Purim Ball and show held last night at the Temple hall under the auspices of the Wa terbury Hebrew Institute. Proceeds ,o of tibs annual event go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the Hebrew Free school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
Holy Name Resumes
 Tournament Tonight
Forty-ive Players idle Two Weeks Due to Novena;
 Irish Films to Be Shown After Games
WASHINGTON HILL

gins is in hopes of securing @ film of Irish scenes, SO that moving pie lures will be one of the features of the entertainment. there Is also Il surprise in store for those attend- ing. Refreshments will be served after the celebration and card play ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17

Tonight there will be brief en- tertainment, by way of a St. Pat ricks celebration, President Ed Cog
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-17

The Holy Name 45 tournament of St. Francis Xavier's church will re- sume their weekly card playing after a two weeks vacation, most Of the members attended the Novena of Grace and of course were not free or Monday nights to play cards.
 The schedule of playing tonight will be F'itZmaurice vs Coughlin, ODonnell vs Bob McHugh, Jim Cu- sick vs John McHugh, Dan O'Neil vs Frazier.
 The standing of the teams up to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Eastern States Are
 Swept By Blizzards
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of the nation. Temperatures dropped in the western Gulf of Mexico and the interior of the bid- de and south Atlantic states.
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 8--(UP)-- A heavy wind-swept snow fell throughout Connecticut today, piling up six inches within as many hours, and threatening to turn to sleet be- fore night.
 State police said highways were kept cleared during the night and no serious traffic accidents had oc- cured.
 Air lines, which operated last night, cancelled all morning flights because of poor visibility and low ceiling.
 No damage to property, communi- cations or utilities was reported, al- though ground transportation sched- ules were delayed.
 The temperature dropped to slightly below 30 degrees during the night and was expected to keep be- low freezing all day. New York, March 8 --(UP)-- A furious snow storm, coming almost on the anniversary of the great blizzard of 1888, duinped an ava lanche on this city of 7,500,000 per- sons today, paralyzihg traffic and Jeopardizing life and limb of pedes- trians.
 The snow began at 7:30 last night, measured 106 by official weather bureau gauge at 6 Q. m, approached l2 inches soon after dawn, and continued falling in binding fury, whipped by Q northwest wind ac- casionally approaching gale force. The weather bureau said snow, mixed with freezing rain or sleet, would continue all day and tonight, until early Sunday, accompanied by strong northeast winds. The tenn perature hovered just below freez- ing.
 Air, sea and land traffic in the metropolitan area was being crippled. The fact that 1t was Sat- urday, a holiday in most offices, eased the morning commuters jam, but ir1tra-city bus and elevated serv- ice was expected to suffer through out the weekend.
 The city's army of snow fighters had been mobilized In advance, warned as the storm swirled up from the south in the face of northerly winds, burying Washington and other cities en route, that 1t was to be the worst here in this or many previous winters.
 The storm was moving north from here and was yet to reach Albany, where there was no snow yet; Buff falo, where only a light fall was re- ported, and New England. Condi- tons north of here had grown pro- gressively worse and the last air. plane to reach La Guardia airport here came from Boston at l0;23 last night. Commercial air lines had cancelled 72 flights from here during the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
GERMANS CLAIM
 MORE SINKINCS
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The communique said the sub marine had attacked a strongly protected convoy.
 The high command said bombers and dive bombers yesterday "re- peatedly attacked military objec- tives at Malta, British Mediterran- can Island fortress. The communi- que said torpedo dump was set ablaze.
 German pursuit planes shot down one British bomber and one British fighter and have set fire to Sun- derland flying boat in a low-level machine gun attack.
 The high command said bombers in armed reconnaissance over the North sea sank a merchant ship of 1900 tons and severely damaged three others.
 Individual planes were said to have bombed airfields in south Eng land--with severe destruction of hangars and living quarters" It was claimed that several direct hits were scored on an arms factory near Newark in bold, tow level at tacks."
 Another arms factory near Bris- tol was said to have been hit.
 The communique said that there were no enemy raids yesterday or last night on Germany or German occupied territory.
 The official news agency said the tankers destroyed out of the con- voy attacked by the speed boats were of 5000 and 5000 tons.
 The official news agency asserted that German dive bombers had sci fire to Q torpedo depot and docks in a raid on Malta and that Ger man planes hd bombed seven all fields in Britain yesterday, damag. Ing hangars and barracks.
 It was asserted that a bombing plane had sunk l.200 ton mer. chant ship off Clacton -O -On-Sea, Eng. land yesterday and had damaged one of 4.000 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
JUCOSLAVIA MAY
 SIGN WITH NAZIS
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There were reports also that Bull garia, as a new subordinate partner in the German-Japanese- Italian Axis, had lost no time in demand ing territory from Jugoslavia and Greece, and that this had hastened the Jugoslav decision to bow to Germany.
 Belgrade police, in sudden raids on the headquarters of the demo- cratic party of the opposition and the home of the party chief, Bilan Girol, seized all copies they could find of an opposition manifesto pro- testing against the governments foreign policy. A copy of the mani- festo had been delivered to Prince Paul, the regent, yesterday.
 The manifesto called on the gov- ernment to watch the security of the frontier and defend them at any cost.
 "Our country knows 1t would be arduous If she were forced to fight" the manifesto said. but she is con- scious that surrender without fight ing would cost an equally heavy price, a price which would cost the nation its self confidence and kill its life force. All our country has achieved has been due to belief in herself"
 The manifesto had the backing of the union of Serbian Patriotic so- cieties. which voted last night to ask Paul to stand firm against any at tempt against tch country's inde-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

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 forbid selling, leasing or lending military or naval aircraft which cannot be replaced with superior equipment within three months--a proposal which Barkley said would "nullify the whole bill"
 9. Substitute bills providing di- rect dollars loans to Britain and Greece, offered by Sens. Robert A. Taft, R., O., and Charles W. Tobey, R., N. IT. Taft's bill would permit loans up to $l,000,00o,000 to the United Kingdom, $B00000, 900 to Canada and $50,000,000 to Greece. Tobey's would provide 5000 900 900 to Britain in exchange for Carib- bean Islands and as loans, and c $l00, 900 900 loan to Greece.
 3. An opposition motion to rec commit the entire bill to the foreign relations cominittee-a move which, If adopted, would shelve the bill.
 The Walsh amendment was pend. ing when the Senate quit at 0:63 p. fn., last night, ending Q session of almost ii hours. It was the first order of business today.
 Opposition leaders believed 1t had the best chance of passage but the administration, which beat down 12 amendments yesterday, was confid- ent 1t would be defeated like the rest.
 Two amendments satisfactory to the administration were adopted yesterday, the 17th day of Senate debate. They were designed to allay fears that the nation would be plunged Into war by the delivery or conveying Of munitions to warning nations, or that the bill changes any law relating to the movement of U. s. land, an or naval forces.
 Without objection, the Senate ap- proved an amendment by Clark of Missouri changing the language Of the bill giving the president power to transfer" defense articles, to give him power to transfer title" of defense articles. Chairman Wal. ter P. George, D., Ga, of the sen. ate Foreign Relations committee, opposing conveys as Q war-like act, said that he was glad to accept Clark's strengthening amendment"
 After rejecting iron.clad or Asiatic wars. administration forces then offered and adopted, 65 to 24, Q compromise amendment submitted by Sen. Allen J. Ellender, D., La, declaring that nothing in this act shall be construced to change ex. isting law relating to the use of the land and naval forces of the United States, except insofar as such use relates to the manufacture, procurement and repair of defense articles, the communication of in. formation and other ron- -combatant purposes enumerated in this act"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
YOUNG LAD DIES OF HEMORRHACE Fell From Tree Near Home Thursday; Funeral Mon.
 day Morning

Funeral services for Paul Di Orio, Jr., son of Mir. and Mrs. Paul E. Di Orio, of 2l Rose street, will be held Monday morning.
 The youngster fell from Q tree near his home Thursday and dted of @ cerebral hemorrhage at the St. Mary,s hospital late yesterday afternoon, Dr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum, medical examiner, reported. The boy, who was born in Water bury, was an eighth grade pupil at Walsh school, and was well liked by his classmates and teachers.
 Tn addition to his parents, he is survived by @ sister, Marie and two brothers, Edmund and Vincent. The funeral will take place from the ColoGarito funeral home, 028 Bank street, Monday morning ct 8 o'clock to the St. Lucy's church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-ii o'clock today and tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

The storm had started in the southeastern states as Q heavy rain. Several weather bureau stations in northern Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas reported more than an inch of rain had fallen yesterday.
 The heaviest March snowfall in history was recorded at Wash ington, D. O., where the snow was i0l inches deep. The previous record was 0.8 inches on March {. 1908 which drove President Taft's Inauguration ceremonies indoors. The snow started falling at Wash ington at about :30 o'clock fH8riday morning and had piled up so deep by evening that many government workers needed two to three hours to get home.
 The snow still was falling all along the seaboard and more was forecast for Sunday. Scores of au- toinobiles were abandoned in the streets and snow short-circuited some trafiic lights, adding to the confusion.
 Light snow also fell in Missouri, Kansas and New Mexico, but the weather was generally fair over the northern and western portions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Ravens, 90, will be held this afternoon in Derry, N. H.
 The funeral of Peter Paul Adom. ovich, also known as Peter Adams, of POT Draher avenue, will be held Monday morning at 8:ib from the home to St. JoSeph's church, where @ solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call ct the home tonight and tomorrow.
 The funeral of Peter O'shaughn- essy, formerly of Waterbury was held this morning at 8:30 from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue, to the Church of Immacu- late Conception, where @ solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Funeral services for Rev. Lee Walter Hunter were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Church of God in christ, 49 Abbott ave- nue, Rev. IT. B. Richardson off, ciated. Burial will be in Gates cour- ty, North Carolina.
 The funeral of Mrs. Marianna (Morrone) Arnabile, 30, widow or Vincent Amabile was held tnis morning at 8 o'clock from the La- Porta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes avenue to St. Mary Magdalen church in Oakville, where a solemn high Mass was celebrated ct 3 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cem- etery.
 Funeral services for Nils Sjostedt, 75, of l59 Tudor street, were held yesterday afternoon at ? o'clock at the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street, Rev. samuel c. Johnson of- ficiated. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha May Clark Ridge of North Wilbra- ham, Mass, formerly of Waterbury who died Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital, were held this morning at il o'clock, from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue Rev. Dr. John 0. walker. pastor of the Second Congregations Church, officiating. Burial was n Riverside cemetery.
 Funeral services for Leo Sulz' man of 10 Highland avenue. VIII Ds held this afternoon at 2:3O at St Johns Lutheran Church. Rev. Johr Mohrman, pastor. officiating. Buria will be in old Pine Grove cemetery