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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26

New York City has arrived 10
spend about 10 days with ms
sisters. Miss Mildred FitzPatrick
and Mrs, John Kennedy and his
hrnthcr. ! EdWard FITZPATRICK.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
Gay Holiday
Dinner Given
By Webers
BY JACK OLIVER

ONE OF THE GAYEST OF
the numerous holiday dinners
was the one staged by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank J. Weber az their
attractive digs in Dwight boule-
ward.
Instead OF the Christmas
colors, the inventive Mrs. w.
used blue and white carrying
out the scheme right through
10 the dishes and taperS.
Seated about this handsomely
done-up board were such OF
your pals as the Richard Web
erS and children, the Robert
Webers and their children and
Mr.. and Mrs Donald Bleakley.
Mr. AND MRS. CLARENCE
STEWART. whose home is
"SpeeGwpll2 near Eeston, Md.
are making known today the
bclrolhal OF their daughter.
Gertrude Caldwell Stewart, and
Howard William Snyder.
The anianced pair. by the
way, met at the wedding of
Mss Mary Lou Anderson and
Beard Adams when Miss s. was
bridesmaid and Mr.. Snyder was
best man.
The pretty bride-elect has
visited here in town a good deal
and has a great many friends
Mr.. Snyder attended Oberlin
lhIs brlde-to-bc is a Wellesley
product. is a member OF The
Players and OF Fine Arts So
clety and the son Of Mrs. Emil
William Snyder and the late
Mr. Snyder.
They plan a Spring wedding
ii The Draft IS kind
TIE DETROIT BOAT CLUB
VIII be- gay Saturday when Mrs.
Ll~yd Eeeleston holds forth as
hostess.
The merry q Carr IS fiingIng
u luncheon in honor Of her nice
moiher-ln-Iaw Mrs. Edwin Ec-
cle.tGpc who lives IN Forest
-IIL--A-llaEe Toronto
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
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MR., AND MRS. JOHN S.
COPPIN are returning today
from a few days stay across the
erik in Stratford, Ont.
Charges Payable in February
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

Hickey AppeaLs For PubLics Cooperation

state Police Commissions Ed- ward !. Hickey has joined the list Of prominent citiMens Of Connectl- cut seeking . reduction in the death toil caused by careless auto- mobile operators and careless pedestrians. Els statement 6 as follows:
 Fast year during the final week Of December, 10 persons were killed walking on the streets and highways ot this stated wholly abnormal and unnecessary figure. It is no longer safe to venture on the streets of Connecticut. And why notq
 Because Of the reckless, careless, daScourteous, ana inefncient use of our highways by a small per- centage of both motorists and pee deStrianS. It is in connection with this group Of law violators that the Connecticut State Police De. partment Is bending every effort. The Speder, the reckless driver, the drunken driver or the careless pedestrian has no place In the great trafilc movements of today, and we intend to eliminate them wherever possible,
 The Highway Safety CommiS- sion is now engaged in Q pedes- trian safety campaign, and 1t iS the duty of every motoriSt and pe- deStrian to cooperate. Pedestrians especially, should learn the few simple rules of safety and get into the habit of observing them. This safety program has the whole. hearted endorsement of Statt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
At Long Last!. < Medical Director Sug- gestS Men Keep Heads Covered
 During Outdoor
 Ceremonies.

"rlet public men keep their hats on outdoors at ceremonial occa- Siong during bad weather" warns pr. Leonard Keene Hirshberg, d. rector Of the Institute for scien. tific Research of the Hospital Age publications, In e statement draw ing attention to the many prom. inent men who have died because of colds, caught while standing outdoors bareheaded at various ceremonial functions.
 Tt is particularly urgent at tl1As time that our executives keep themselves At for constant service and avoid risks to nealth," Dr, fifshberg said. "One of the most certain ways to catch cold and de- velop serious illness is to 90 out doors bareheaded.
 George Washington, Ai1ibassa. dor Herrick, Admiral Beatty England's sea hero of the last war, and King George V, are among the many famous men whose deaths were directly traceable to one ultimate cause--a common cold caught while standing bare- headed outdoors during . cere- Eilonial occasion"
 The doctor suggests that some Shiute which would not necessi- tate hatleSsness, be devised for these occasiotlR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
STATE TROOPER
 FACES CHARGES
Held With Companion for
 Death of Auto Accident Victim

An inquest finding, lodged an Lltphfield county superior court yes- teriay by Coroner Lester w. Schae- fer of Wlnsted, holds State Trooper Timothy ]. Foley Of Waterbury, at- tached Co the Lttchfleld barracks, and John n. Townsend of 1885 Chapel street, New Haven, crimin- ally responsible for the automobile death of Mrs. Edna Fl. Townsend of West Haven, in Watertown, Decem- Der l2.
 According to lieutenant George Remer, commander of the Litchfleld barracks, warrants have not been Issued, and neither driver win be placed under bond until an arrest ls made. A copy of the finding has ben forwarded to Grand Juror John T. Miller of Watertown.
 Trooper Foley has been under suspension since the night of the accident upon orders from CoSnmis- sioner Edward P. Hickey.
 The crash occurred on the Water town-Litchfleld highway at ap- proximately 4:l6 D. m. The Town send car, driven by the son of the deceased, was travelling toward Wa tertown, and Trooper Foley was pro- ceeding to tho Litchfield barracks returning from Waterbury. Tn the ensuing collision, Mrs. Townsend was instantly killed, and both cars utterly wrecked. Both drivers suffer- ed injuries, and were. removed tC Waterbury hospitals.
 No evidence Of intoXlcation were discovered by the coroner in his ex- animation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

Sylvester Stokes Post and Auxil- iary, Lithuanian Legion will sponsor their first class for Red Gross work Monday night ct 7:30 ct the Legion Hal on Bank street, when Mrs. Edson Hitchcock, chairman of pro. duction for the local Red Gross will speak on the Importance of Pre- paredness Today" She will outline the type of work to be done by the recently organized Lithuanian Elm ergency Red Cross group Of the Post and Auxiliary,
 All men and women of the Sectior who are interested in donating ser- vices to the Red Gross and working at the Post headquarters have beer invited to attend the opening class The group will meet for the produc. ton work each Monday night ai 7:30 at the Legion Hall. The com. mittee in charge is composed oi Mrs. Margaret Bebrln, Mrs. John Bruzas, Mrs. Lucy Grinius, Mrs Theresa Stokes, James Stokes, and Mrs. Matthew J. Colnel.
 Arrangements have been made by the committee for classes on first aid which will start next Saturday January 3, at l:30 at the Legion Hal with Charles Williams of the local Red Cross in charge. This instruc- ton likewise will be open to all per- sons Of the section. It is expected that several such courses VIII pc ar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
GENE KRUPATOPS
 HARTFORD BILL
Perfect Holiday Show Of. fered at State Theater;
 Three StOOges Booked

Playing today and continuing through Sunday, the State The. ater, Hartford, brings you the per- feet holiday show on stage and screen. Headllning the stage show Is the "Ace Drummer Man." Gene Krupa and his famous orchestra, featuring Roy Eldridge, "Wizard of the Trumpet" Anita O'Day, Love. ly Lady of Song" and Johnny Desmond, 'Hep-cat" singing star, Also on the stage, in person, are those mad comedians of Q thous. and comedy screen hits, the Orig inal Hollywood 8 Stooges, Moe, Curly, and Larry In an all new an different and funnier than ever act that will leave you limp from laughing. Extra added to this sens Sational stage show arc Monroe &I Grant, Amelia Gilmore and many others.
 On the screen Is presented John Boles in his newest picture hit "The Road to Happiness" pow erful romantic story. This grand holiday stage and screen show jS playing today through Sunday only at the State Theater, Hartford, There are late stage shows Satllr- day and Sunday at 10 ?. m.
 Reserved seats are now on sale for the giant New Years Eve Mid- nite Two-Hour stage show. A. B, Marcus will present his mammoth Midnight Extravaganza, "A Night at the Latin Quarter" featuring giant cast of 30, icluding S6 Inc ternational Beauties, in 2S daring scenes. Apply at the Managers Office, or phone Hartford 2-2652 for reservations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
DRAFT BOARDS
 REVIEW CLAIMS
Change in Classification Ordered for Scores of
 Local Registrants

Local Selective Service boards lave begun standardization of hun. ireds of men who had been given iraft deferinents because they were 3vcr go. Acting on orders from state headquarters at Hartford the boards nave eliminated the l-H classifica- Aon, in which men from % to 36 were placed.
 Many men formerly classified as l-H will soon be placed in the 1-A classification. making them liable Or immediate service.
 h addition, 0 number of men who were discharged from the army be- cause they were over go are now oelng called back to duty. Notices to report immediately to their draft boards have been received by some M them.
 Additional air raid warden schools are planned for after the first Of the year, with arrangements being worked out by Chief Air Warden James ]. Curtin and his aides.
 4 renewed drive for civilian de. eense volunteers ls also planned Training for auxiliary policemen and firemen is being arranged.
 The State Guard will intensify iti recruiting drive within the next few days. Units ct fhe guard are now on duty about the city.
 The state defense council has pre- pared tentative plans for evacua- ton of large cities in the event oi air raids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
25O PRESENT AT
 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Boys Club Entertains Youngsters; Program of
 Entertainment

More than 2B0 children were en- tertained ct the annual Christmas party, presented last night ct the Boys club. A multitude of trees contributed by dealers after the holiday, decorated the gymnasium as well as colored lights, wreaths and 6 giant tree in the center Of the stage.
 Martones Riddles presented m hour of entertainment. Highlighted were Ken Thompson, "King of the KeyboardS," Louisiana Lou, Little Johnny SpinoIo, Alice Vanasse and Ruthie Schmidt. The affair was supervised by Director William M Johnson.
 Gifts of ice cream. candy and fruit were distributed among the juvenile guests. UShers during the evening were members of the Ser- vice club, Mario General, William Behr, John Bender, Raymond oalli, Vincent and Paul lama. come, Robert O'Connor and Carl SteInmetZ. The children sat in bleachers provided by the park de- partInert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
DRASTIC ACTION
 TO CURB MISHAPS
Auto Operators Involved in Accidents on CrOss-
 ings to Lose Licenses

Motor vehicle operators involved in pedestrian personal injury acci- dents caused on crosswalks or in areas where vehicular trafilc has been warned to anticipate foot traf- fic will Do liable to prompt license suspension in the future, according to Q statement made by ConSnis- Bloner John T. Mccarthy in a pub- lie safety bulletin Issued by the de- pertinent.
 Emphasizing that pedestrian fa- taiitles and injuries are c major phase Of Connecticut's pedestrian accident problem, the bulletin states that Commissioner Mccarthy has directed ttliS license suspension pol- icy in an endeayor to Influence motor vehicle operators to approach crosswalks carefully and drive fin conge6ted districts ct comfortable speeds. The bulletin states, figty- two per cent Of the 374 fatalities recorded that date were pedestrians. Year after year, it is asserted, ped- fatalities form the major portion of the states traftic death toll.
 "Perhaps", commented COnlillis- sloner Mccarthy, If we take enough individuals from behind the wheel of 6 motor vehicle and change them from operators Into pedestrians iia- til they learn how to exercise rea- Sonable care and courtesy, we will do the public and the operators in question Q real service.
 "The public will gain in greater safety through the grounding of these harum-scarum drivers. Sus- pended operators will gain in hav- ing been saved from their own ac- tiOns, tfl being prevented from lnaiming or killing others through unsafe motor vehicle operation. At least we are going ahead on the theory that we should use our H. cense suspension power to educate as well as punish. We will see how the plan develops. The policy Is immediately effective"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
SCOUTS COLLECT
 TONS OF PAPER
Boys Supplementing Eff. forts of Other Agencies
 in Defense Work

Boy Scouts of the Mattatuck Council troops have collected more than fifty tons of waste paper since the inauguration of their current collection campaign ct the behest of Leon Henderson of the OPACS, Since the advent of actual war, the scouts are making every attempt to intensity their effort.
 The proceeds derived by the sale of collected paper for conversion in- to the paperboard and other pro- ducts so much needed for the coun- try's war effort are being in large part used by the scouts for purchas- ing emergency service and camping equipment. The suggestion has also been made that each troop make Q donation to the American Red Cross War Fund, and invest some of the money in defense bonds and stamps
 The scouts are not attempting tc compete with the agencies which normally collect old paper, but tc supplement their efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
NoLet-Down In Labor
 Laws Warns Danaher
Connecticut to Maintain High Standards in Face of
 Emergency; Uniform Policy to Be Observed

handling applications for specific exs emptions from state law.
 Tn his reply Commissioners Daua- her pointed out that under arrange ments already worked out with 0ov- ernor Hurley, blanket suspension Of labor laws is unnecessary here as each request for exemption !s granted on the basis of individual merit, after investigation. He said, q agree with you that 1t would Dc unwise to grant blanket exemption which could be taken advantage of by non-war industries and which would lead to Q breaking down Of standards which have been built up painfully over 6 long period ot tiEie. am also thoroughly in accord with the recent findings of tho committee on state labor laws and national de- fense adopted at their conference last month to the effect that unduly logn hours which produce fatigue in workers actually lessen production. Tt is my opinion tho production curve starts to drop when workers are not permitted sufficient rest and that 1t is a shortsighted policy which conceives of the T-day basis of pro- duction as necessarily meaning Q Y- day week for individual production workers. While this may IfioInentars fly increase production. and may he justified in some instances on teEha- porary basis, over a period Of time production inevitably falls due tc sickness and over-fatigue.
 we do not contemplate blanket exemptions in this state, and ara granting permission only after gord cause has been shown, and then only for a stipulated period Of time. At the same time, we are of cutizSe eager to cooperate with nlanufactur- CTS engaged in war work by remuV- Ing any obstacle that might stand In the way of maximum production That, we know, Is the big job but 1t is not inconsistent with the Inain- tenanoe of good labor standards gen. erally."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

There will be no general suspen-
 sion Of labor laws In Connecticut under the guise of emergency, State Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher stated today In response to an inquiry from Secretary of Labor Madame Frances Perkins, Madame Perkins requested information of Commissioner Danaher concerning Connecticut's policy of handling re- quests for exemptions from state la
 Dor laws. In her letter to Mir, Dana her she said. "Tlsere has evidently been considerable confusion through out the country as to the effect upon labor standards of the Presidents appeal for Q 2S-hour, 7-day basis of production. It seems to me extreme iy important that state labor de- part1nents adopt . uniform policy In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
CEREMO ONES TO
 BE HELD TONIGHT

Homer c. Senior and Walter L. Wood will officiate at the annual installation of officers of Liberty lodge, A. ?. & A. M. at Masonic temple tonight at 8 o'clock. Senior is a former worshipful master oi the lodge, and wood is also a past master.
 The officers to be inducted al this evenings ceremonies are as follows:
 Worshipful master, Herbert G Pinter; senior warden, Edwin A wells; junior warden, Herbert B Coe; treasurer, Clarence w. Sla- ter; secretary, Walter A. Smet- hurst; chaplain, Edwin V. Erbe; senior deacon, Henry c. Ashley; junior deacon, Norwood webster; senior steward. Clarence Nichols junior steward, William r. Melster; organist, Roy W. Beron; tyler, Har- old '. slater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

His condition was reported "xAirly comfortable"
 Firemen Frank Kelly, e, of l7 Maple street, of Truck 8 and Charles Delaney, 47, of % Luke street, Q member of Engine 2, were treated last night for laceretions of both hands. The two flre-flght- CTS were cut by flying glass which shattered from the window pafaes by the intense heat.
 According to Marshal Lahey and his aide, Lieut.. Eugene Legge, the blaze started in the rear part of the garage, and engulfed the er. tire rear half Of the building. The flames mushroomed through the wooden roof which has steel frame support 1t and spouted up nearly 100 feet into the sky, dif- fusing c glow which was seen by North Enders for some distance.
 Lieut.. Legge reported Harold Bassett of Middlebury, Q mechanic working for Mir. Grady, was in the garage when the fire started. Bas. sett told him the lights in the garage suddenly went out and that apparently it waS due to Q short circuit.
 Bassett said he looked up toward the roof and sew Q flame squirting out from the electric wires in the steel girderg under the roof. Pres. ently Bassett said the end of the building where the garage is sec. toned otS, was Q flaming mass of flames.
 Help Summoned
 Hassett raced to the front of the garage to call the fire headquar. ters, Lieut.. Legge reported, and called fire headquarters ct e:30 o'clock. Box 23i was registered in at 8:46 and later Cniet Thomas r. Cavanaugh who was in charge, placed Q cali for two more en. zines. The first alarm brought out four engines, three responded on the second box call and two on the chiefs call.
 Marshal Laley and Lieut.. Eegge said that g cars were in the ga- rage including two limousines and two hearses owned by Mulvllle. Besides the eight cars destroyed, other automobiles were damaged by water and heat.
 Two umousines and ono heaySe was removed from tho garage after they were damaged by the heat, Eight cars were brought out of the building through the front on East Hawkins street, the marshal Ee- ported.
 Five of the taxis stored in the garage and owned by MT. Grady, president Of the Yellow Cab co. were removed safely to the street. Mary of the cars ifi the garage ct the time Of the fire were in for re. pairs, the fire marshal stated.
 Lieut.. Legge declared that the rear end of the garage was a blaz- ing inferno because of the gasoline tanks and the paint thinner which the flames ignited.
 Homes Protected
 After battling the fire for an hour, fireilen Succeeded in quelling tl1e blaze, but smoke continued to spiral from the area where the iTl. tense heat had twisted and bent the supporting girders. Bremen also guarded nearby houses in or- der that the flames would not spread.
 The ofilce and stock rooms escap. cd damage, the Enarshal's ofiice re- ported aS they are located in the front part of the building. The re- pair and body paint shops were destroyed, Lieut.. Legge stated.
 eergt. Joseph Petit and Charles McWeeney of the motor patrol squad, rerouted ali traffic In the vicinity of the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
WAR VICTIMS ASKING
 FOR WARM CLOTHING

4 request for further contribu- tons of heavy woolen clothing for the use of persons in the bombed areas of England was made today by william Craig Of the executive board of the Waterbury chapter Bundles for Britain.
 while expressing his gratitude for the donations which have al- ready been made by the people oi Waterbury, Mir. Craig pointed out that the need Is an ever.present one. Bundles may Do left at chap- ter headquarters in old St. Joiin'i parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Three Bremen Hurt
 In Spectacu cuIar Fire
 On East Hawkins st.
Flames Obtain Dig Headway Before Arrival of Fire
 Companies; Nearby Residences Endangered; M Chief Calls Out Extra Apparatus

A eaB,OO0 blaEe swept tho rear of q Shear garage, at IS East Hawkins street last night, sending one fire- nAan Co the hospital, and necessi- tatlng treatment for two others ili- jlared in he two-alarTn fire.
 Among 6 cars destroyed in the flames was Q i1earBe, owned by Joseph Mulviile, funeral director, and a CRalain Dairy milk truck. Proprietor of the garage is Edward Grady Of 6e Evergreen street. The uno6aclai estimate of the damage was set by Fire Marshal Dennis J. fAhey.
 x.Rays Taken
 Admitted to St. Mary's Hospital Private John Crowley, 30, of b2 South street, attached to Engine 9 was having x-rays taken this morning for possible internal in- juries suffered when he fell from roof near the spectacular blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Choir Yule.Tldc Party

A Yule.tide party will be held by the st. Joseph's Knights of Lithu- ania Church Choir tonight ct the Chase Country Club. About 70 fnem- bers are expected tonight at the Chase Country Club. About 40 nneIfl- bers are expected to attend. Those members wishing transportation have been asked to meet at 9 p. m at the choir rehearsal room In the old St. Joseph's school.
 The clergy of St. joseph's church will be guests of the choir.
 A special entertainment program has been planned by the arrange rtents committee which Is composed of: Mrs. Stephanie Milkinevich chairman, Aldona Bukauskas, Al Jarus, Marcelle Andrikis, Joseph Ja' nosh, and Paul KauneckiS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
CHURCH HOLDING
 PARTY TUESDAY
St. Paul's Children to Be Guests; First Aid Class Meets Monday
WATE ERVILLE CoTrespOndent-Mrs. R. ". uenlon, Telephone S.5Aes

Waterville, Dec. 27-A selection of old Christmas carols and hymns (from the twelfth century to iSisl will be sung by the Sunday school choir of St. paul'S Episcopal church at an evening service at 7:S0 o'clock Sunday, December 2sth. All mem- bers of the parish are invited to come and bring their friends.
 The childrenl's Christmas party and service will take place Tuesday evening, December 30, at 7:S0 o'clock in the parish hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
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ssHAsLB4GD SssS

Get This Str0ight-It's Worth Your Attention These $24.75 Suits And Topeoots 0f Ours In Prep Shop" - Second Floor. 4S Tailored and pGttsEnSd os you would n0twr0IIy expset-in inc troditionoI good toste of this store of sOod taste. AintTee covert suits-thon which nono other fabric or suit hos 90 much tGnsibIs service, style, fit snd chGEGetsT t0iIoEed into every curve of shis stVeomIine erection. Then the two in one tOpcoOts- those zip wool lining coats out lining when wCrmh-ziP in lining when cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
DOMESTIC FUN

Rated as one of the funniest do- mestic comedies of the year, Week end for Three deals with the trou- bles of a young couple with 6 too- enthusiastic vibitor, Dennis O'Keefe, Jane wyatt and Philip Reed head tho cost os the RKc Radio film.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
WILSON POST HOST
 AT CHRISTMAS PARTY

Former Adjutant J. c. Hazel win conduct the singing of Christmas carols at the annual Christmas party for youngsters. presented at 3 o'clock this afternoon by wilson post. American Legion, in the club FNosns. Tn charge of arrangements lE 1amaa REuN.