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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24

turn them in to the libraries. Tn communities where no libraries are situated, schools or other conven- iently located places will be desig- mated as collection centers. All books obtained will be classified and listed and reports will be sent to head quarters Of the National Defense Book Campaign in New York City, where a distribution control system will be operated.
 In most instances, books will be redistrihuted direct from the collec- ton center to the nearest military base or service club, Equitable dis tribution will be assured by the na- tional control system. The Rcd Crcss will handle matters pertaining to placing books inside military camps.
 Books provided to service men through the campaign will be loan- ed out free on a liberal basis; no de- finite return dates will be set, nor will there be fines or other penal ties for volumes not returned. Uni- formed men will be permitted to take books from the libraries stock ed through the campaign and return them at any other service center they wish.
 For example, Q soldier returning to his nome on leave will be able to take Q book from the library in c USO club or other center near his camp, read 1t on the train or bus and turn 1t in to any other service center he wishes after he has reach- ed his destination.
 No effort will be made to collect or distribute unbound magazines or newspapers.
 The National Defense Book Com paign represents the first major na' tion-wide attempt to collect reading matter for the armed forces, accord ing to members of the executive board. Local campaigns in scattered communities have resulted in thou- sands of volumes and one in New York brought in 25,0Oo. A drive in New Jersey, conducted by the state library, brought in nearly 100000 books.
 Urging public cooperation in the forthcoming campaign, board neIn- berS stress the fact that interests of service men cover a wide range, inc cluding technical and professional material as well as general recrea- tional reading. They pointed out that the median educational level of the Army, for example, is third year high school. and that many camps such as those training avia- tors are composed almost entirely of college men.
 Details of the national drive are now being worked out and will be announced soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
TWO COMEDIANS IN
 BURLESQUE TROUPE
Riot of Fun Is Assured Patrons This Week;
 Clever Dancing

Keeping Up with the standard modern burIcsk, starting Monday Mat. ct 2:3O Nov. 24th, Jacques Theater, Waterbury presents anoth- CT all new cast and chorus, Bur- league as you like 1t intermingled with musical settings, and high standard vaudeville acts 8 two md 6 half hour show worth while.
 Headed by those two funsters Q riot Of fun with first time here Billy Aingley fast funny tramp conl- edlan, Joe Freed another new coIfl- CT here, don't miss his famous cabs aret drunk scene, These two boys will be ably assisted throughout the entire show with the number one leading man in BurleSk Floyd Hal- icy.
 Another cute and charming blues singer will De Honey Breen, Mary Louise dimpled darling Dian Shaw cute and petite fast tantai!zer.
 When 1t comes to dancing don { miss June Marshall and partner dappcr dancing Ned Walsh, also the Two Jacks novelty vaudeville sct extra feature attraction will be Tall handsome and blonde sexy Myrna Dean and a entire new chorus Of young talented girls. Don't forget our policy two shows daily, Mat. ct 2:30; evenings at. 8.30 seats reserved and Q big Gala Midnite Show every Friday at 12 m. Get seats early.
 Coming week Dec. 1st, Lois De Fee and her all new show, 6 foot 4 of loveliness, former bouncer oi Leon and Eddie's. Get seats now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
U. 5. COURT OPENS
 TUESDAY, DEC. 2
Judge J. Joseph Smith to Preside in Hartford
 Session

U. 8. Judge J. Joseph Smith Of Prospect, former congressman from the fifth district, will preside ct the opening of the December term Of the Federal court in Hartford, one week from Tuesday. Preparations for the ifnpaneiiing of c grand jury gre already iil progress.
 For the first time in three years two jurlsts will occupy the goVern- ment benches in this state. Because of the fact that Judge Carroll c, Hincks and court attaches have held sessions in New Haven during this time, preparatory work for the Hart- ford inaugural will be undertaken by the New Haven staff.
 The two federal judges will invoke an alternating system, similar to Q two-couFt circuit during their ten- ureS, and 1t is expected that Judge Hincks will re-agsign cases carried over from previous terms to the Hartford tribunal, where iitigants reside in the northern portion of the state.
 Judge Smiths appointment was made recently by President Rooge- welt, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation Of Judge Edwin s. Thomas early iii 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
STRAND

Performances tomorrow evening at Warmers Strand theater con- clude the engagements Ronald Rea- gan and Olympe Bradna in Inter national Squadron, also Fred Mac Murray, Mary Martin, Robert Pres ton and others in New York Town"
 Starting Wednesday the Strand ushers in another smash mid-weeS show with ''Hold Back the Dawn" co-starring Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland and Pauiette Goddard aa the headliner.
 Tn Held Back the Dawn" Boyer is said to have his most exciting roe mantle role. The film is @ new ex- cursion into high romance and tells the story of an unnlitlgated scouIl- drel, a love high-hlnder from the once bright spots of Europe, who tries to crash u. s. immigration barriers by marrying an unsuspect- ing American girl.
 Suave, continental, dark-eyed Boyer plays the scoundrel, with Miss dc Havilland as his victim and Miss Goddard as the glamorous feminine menace. an three turn in superIative performances according to all advance reports.
 Despite the tense lCvo story, @Hol6 Back the paWn" hos many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
ST. JOHNS RECTOR
 DELIVERS SERMON
Christ Chapel Observes 2lst Anniversary; His.
 tory of Organization

A varied program of worship and sermons featured the 2lst anniyer. sary of Christ Chapel all day yes- terday. Rts. Francis O. Ayers. Jr, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, was the principal speaker in place of Rev. L. Mark Brewster Of Pennington, second vicar of the Chapel, who was unable to attend because of a sudden illness.
 Rev. Sidney Wallace. canon of Christ Cathedral in Hartford, em- phasized the need Of fellowship through worship with God in a sermon last evening. The history of the chapel was read by Mrs. George Slater who outlined the important steps in the development of the chapel, tracing It's progress from the beginning on Nov. 20, 1920, when 1t met for the first time in what is now the home of the vicar. She re- called the turning of the first spade of earth for the chapel by the late rector of st. Johns parish Rev. John N. Lewis. That took place in May, 1922. Mention also was made of the opening of the present chapel building in November, 1922.
 Mrs. Slater told how the present building, which was originally in- tended to be a pariah house, has been transformed during the TEaHs- Ing years into . church through the addition of 6 pulpit, pews and organ. She spoke of the social ac- tivitieS of the chapel which are held in the gymnasium. Mention was also made of various people who have been connected with the chapel's work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
YOUNG 6. Q. p. IN COUNTY MEETING
Former Governor Ray' mOnd E. Baldwin to Ad-
 dress League Friday

The New Haven County Young Republican League will have former Governor Raymond V. Baldwin as its guest at Q county meeting Fri- day night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire. Arrangements are in charge of the Young Mems Republican club of Cheshire. County Pregident Harold Hall of East Haven will preside.
 Entertainment and dancing will be enjoyed after the business meet. ing. About 200 members and guests are expected.
 The following have been invited tc serve on the reception committee:
 James D. Lanyon, town chairman and former county treasurer, state senator, judge Of probate and pres- ent town clerk, and Mrs. Lanyon; former County Cofnsr. and U. s, Marshal Jacob D. Walser; Select man Birdsey B. Norton and Mrs. Norton; selectnan Albert ". Hux- ley and Mrs. Huxley; Town Treas. Theron 6. French and Mrs. French: Tax Collector DruFie 6. Bristol and Mrs. Bristol; Registrar Joseph D Doolittle and Mrs. Doolittle; for- mer Rep. and Tax Collector George w. Keeler.
 Judge Luke stapleton and Mrs stapleteon and Mfr. and Mrs. Prank K. English; Pres. Herbert EdelberR and Mrs. Edelberg, Vice President Howard 3. Greene and Mrs. Greene Vice-Presidefit Mrs. Judson Norton and Mir. Norton, sec'y Edward O Gumprecht, Treasurer II. CurtisG Barnunl and Mrs. Barnur1, Mfr. and Mrs. Frederick 8. Baker, Mir. ard Mrs. Andrew Hutterly, Mir. and Mrs Romaine Chapman and Mir. and Mrs. Douglas M. Dunbar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
Then and now

Then and now A few years ago a balmy spring afternoon found two weatherbeaen brothers working in their garden in Hampshire England The house was an Alan and Andrew Cunningham showed evidence of life in the open And well they might for both had fought their way through the first World War; bravey and success fully. Today Alan Cunningham-Lieut. Gen Alan Cum nnghamhas driven that wedge into the German panzer divisions in Liby freeing the beseged garrison of Tobruk Off shore Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham commands the British fleet in the Mediterranean smelling the Axis coast positions and aiding his brother in crushing the Ger mans in northern Africa It's far cry from their peace lul Hampshire garden but both Cunninghans seemed to have bridged the distance rather easily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
Red Cross, USO Plan
 Defense Book Drive
Millions of Books to Be Distributed Among Men in
 Service; Public Cooperation to Be Sought

Millions of books will be provided for men in the armed forces of the United States and the Merchant Marine through 6 National Book Campaign, sponsored by the Amer ican Library Association, the Amer ican Red Cross and the United Service Organizations. The cam- paign Is scheduled for the near fu- ture.
 The books will be collected in lib- raries throughout the country for distribution to Army camps, naval bases, USO clubs and other service centers. From five to ten million volumes are expected to be pro. vided through the campaign, dee signed to supplement the library services provided by the Govern ment which are excellent in quality, but inadequate in quantity.
 Executive Board
 Serving as an executive board for the campaign are Clarence E. Sher- man and Franklin F. Hopper of the American Library Association, Don Smith and Paul Hutchins of the American Rcd Cross, and Harry A. Wann and John F. Hickey of the United Service Organizations. Dr. Wann is chairman of the board and Mir. Smith, vice chairman. MT Hickey is treasurer. A campaign de rector, not yet announced, will serve also aR board secretary
 The campaign will be financed jointly by the American Red Gross and the USO.
 Under the program outlined for the campaign, civilians throughout the country will be asked to con- tribute books, delivering them to the nearest public school or library or to volunteers from cooperating local groups who will collect them and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
TodsyS AnswssS co
 0ARalUkA CRACKERS
Questions on Genie Page

1. The superstition that l3 is unlucky is said to have originated in the fact that i3 were seated at the table at the Last Supper. Jesus and his l2 apostles. 2. Wednesday Is considered best for weddings by the superstitious.
 3. Fear Of passing under a lad. der Is attributed to the fact that early crucifixion pictures showed ladder leaning against the cross, with Satan underneath.
 1. According to superstition, you can bring good luck by toss ing Q horseshoe over your left shoulder, or by hanging 1t on the wall, open side up.
 5. The three on a match super stition is traced to the World War, where soldiers would betray their position of they burned c match long enough to light three cig- aretS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
&ainthnnd

Sainthood It is interesting to read that group American cerics and scholars have started movement Co raise John Henry Cardinal Newman to sainthOOd Leader in this crusade is the Very Rev. Charles Caan O. F., professor at Marykno and of the collabOra tors in the recent revised Catholic edition of the Bible Father Caan voiced his sentiments the question in
 recent letter to the Jesuit periodical America partly as follows "I feel that am expressing the thoughts and sentiments of thousands and thousands of Cath aics and nor-Catholcs when say hope the time is nOt too far in the future when John Henry Cardinal Newman will be raised to the Veneration of altars mRd be declared doctor of the Church. .."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
Bumper Christmas Ahead As Peril Of
 Shortages Spurs On Early Shopping

running out Of stock late in the season end finding no more avail- able.
 MOST vUER STOCKS
 FEAT PMROHETXRS CUT
 The fact that plenty of Christmas stock is reported on hand, despite psi0rltles and big government con- tracts that have hlanketed some mills, presents an interesting pie ture.
 m the toy field, for Instance. . fair Is held in New York each March and about $500 buyers flock to the spectacle Go place their orders. pros duotion begins immediately and dc. llverleS start within Q few months,
 As result, when priority ordera were first Issued last summer, a tree lnendous number of toys had been already manufactured. Following the priorities. however, shortcuts were taken wherever possible to cut down on the consumption oe scarce metals such as brass, aluminium and some types of steel.
 Plastlcs or different type metalA were substituted where possible, Tn some cases, wires leading Co trans formers for electric trains were cut e foot or two shorter. Many shiny gadgets on toys have been either left off--just like on new autos-or Q substitute has been used.
 The musical instrument field ts now having its troubles because of the large amount of brass 1t needs for instruments and steel for stands, But, here again, merchants placed orders early and production gen. erally got off to . head start.
 The same holds true in the paper industry Book publishers got of to an early start, Makers of wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and twine were In steady production before tho threat of shortages loomed, but cur- rent orders cannot be filled, Cotton and woolen mills, some of which are now tied up with government con- tracts, also got in under the wire months ago.
 CHRISTMAS STOCK
 SELL OUT THREATENS
 In the hosiery field there was Q sellout last summer when the ens- bArgo against Japanese silk was placed. Since then, most manufac- turers have been using cotton, rayon or some other material for the toes. heels and tops of stockings to con. serve what yarn is still available.
 The best advice seems to be to shop carly, not only to avoid the cus- tomary big rush, but to make sure you get what you want before there Is Q possibility of 1t being sold out When the present supply is gone, its anybody's guess where more will come from in most categories. AS for Christmas Q year from now: No predictions,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
STATE HOSPITAL
 ACCEPTING GIFTS
Season of Remembrance to Be Observed as Usual
 at MiddeItOwn

The Connecticut State Hospital at Middletown is preparing to observe the Christmas holidays with ap- propriate festivities. Every effort will be made to make the season one of rejoicing, and as an aid to such end, gifts for friendless patients and for those whose friends are finan' cially unable to provide gifts, wil not only be very acceptable to them but much appreciated by the hos- pital management.
 Gifts of any description will be welcome, but men patients appreci- ate ties, handkerchiefs, gloves, hose cigarettes, tobacco, pipes, etc.; while women patients appreciate aprons handkerchiefS, gloves, hose. etc Candy and packages of dates, figs and fancy biscuit are particularly enjoyed by both men and women Donations of money are acceptable and will be spent fer appropriate gifts. Checks may be made payable to the Connecticut State Hospital.
 Packages should be sent so as tc reach the hospital not later than December 20, and should be address cd to the Connecticut State Hcspi- tai, Middletown, Conn, and marked christmas Donation" Those bear- ing the name and address Of the sender will bc promptly acknowl- edged. Packages containing gifts separately wrapped should be acc companisd by a list of the contents in order to obviate the necessity oi opening gifts before presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
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 (rsEA Service Stan Corresnondcnel
 New York, Nov. 2l--santa claus is coming, his pack bulsing with do. fcnse dollars for the nations mer- chants,
 National income has hit an oil. time peak, stockrooms are loaded with Christmas merchandise and al. ready the buying rush has started in some cities where cold snaps have served as reminders that you can't start shopping too early.
 The only posslble crack In the Christmas bell of good cheer is that existing stock may Do sold out in some places with no Teplacenente available because Of the growing list of pTioritieB or because Flanufactur- CTS are too damned Up with gogern- ment defenSe contracts to handle late orders.
 Ofhcials of national busiEaess and manufacturing associations in at least one case haven't even bothered to make the customary thorough pre- Cl1risknias season survey of coli- diticnS because general prospects have been SO good.
 Principally, the optimism is based upon reports that consumer income in the United States iS seventeen and & half per cent higher this year than in i040.
 And, compared with the lush year before the market fell down and went boom i2 years ago, national in- come has jumped about 10 billion (not Inillion) dollars to Q new en- nual record estimated ct o6 billion dollars.
 SHORTAGE or EMPLOYEs IN SOME BRACKETS
 The new prosperity has almost been too rosy, from one point of view. Department stores have CoEns plained of dithcluty in obtaining enough employees to handle the bus. inesS. While there are enough poten. tial salesgirls and salesmen avail. able, they say, it's getting harder and harder to get behind-the-scen workers.
 Into this category fail skilled and semi-skilied workers who make Up 60 per cent of the personnel with which the public has no direct con- tact in c department store, men and women who have found defense jobs more lucrative.
 Similar complaints are sounded by manufacturers situated in areas where booming national defense in. dustrieS are turing away faithful ems ployes with offers of more money,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24

lighter moments to mitigate the sharpness of its absorbing drama, Most of the action takes place in e Mexican border town, c haven for European refugees while they wait for their vlsas to enter the United States. Headquarters for the Tef- ugees, Boyer aTnoGg them, is a hotel which plays large part in the story,a hotel that bids fair to steal some of the fame from Grand Ho- tel, hostelry of an earlier film.
 Tn addition to Boyer. Olivia dc Havilland and Paulette Goddard, the cast includes Victor Francen and Walter Abel.
 Co-featuring the program is the latest in the hilarious Aldrich fam- fly screen series, ''Eenry Aldrich for President, with Jimmy Lydon as the new Henry and featuring June Preiaser, Mary Anderson and others
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24

combined rehearsal of the Girls and Mems Industrial Choruses held Monday night in the Tudor Room of the Waterbury Women's CluD The the voices of 127 people sang under tic direction of G. Lorng Burwel This the first combined rehearsal in preparation for giant community sing and con- cert to be given December 18th on the Green to estimated audience of 10000 The Sing will include many of the old favOrites, such as Deck the Ha", "NOe", "Jinge Bells and others. After the outdoor Sing the Chorus will give Concert in the Y M c. A. gymnasium It is hoped that everyone who is able will come down to the Green and help make the evening a memorable One
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24

Jennie Pomponio of Baldwin street has developed into such crackeriack badninton player of recent months that friends are boosting her for championship matches
 . Kay Marlnan of Walnut avenue makes quite stun ming driver behind the wheel of her mothers Packard Kay just got her operators license and Is the envy of all Ter co-menbers In the Emanons. Ben Rodney will short y branch out for himself in the used auto market the popular automobile salesman tells Dick White was among the many Waterburians attending the Wash ngton Redskins New York Giants professional football game in New York yesterday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24

PatroInan Joe Terney and his better half are cele- brating their third wedding anniversary today She's the former Ruth Warner of Oakville MT. and Mrs Thomas Finn will have four candles on their wedding anniversary cake tomorrow. She's the former Peggy Ca' fley of South Elm street Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zap. pOne Ann street will observe 34 years O. matrimonial bliss tomorrow John Miller Is sporting 25 years Ser- vice pin from ScovS His brother Henry and daughter June also work for the same firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
P-E-Pi
Good Evening.

 The young folks are busy
 Doing this and that, Young rom Is aiming
 To make Q certain frat. Alice has applied
 To join the Glee club at High, Ruths much engaged
 Tn making Sigma Chi. There's not Q boy or girl 1 Satisfied just to grub, All are very much intent
 On making Q certain club. One goes in for dramatics,
 Another for debating, And of course with 1t all There's considerable talk of dating. T71c young folks are busy
 Carrying on Q schedule heavy, Tn the school corridors
 You'll always see bevy Talking about cooking classes,
 Chemistry and athletics, Where to hold the junior prom,
 Oral English and dietetics. Elm I'm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
Tommy Brophx of Baldwin street spent the Thanks.

Tommy Brophy of Baldwin street spent the Thanks giving holiday at his home here. Toys working for the government in Washington D. C., and going to school nights his time pretty well occupied these days Mir and Mrs. Alexander Zenick are welcoming friends at their home Spring street after recent honeymoon . Lieut.. Mike Flaherty and Privates Joe MnlOney and Art Wengertsnan were in newspaper row last week making contacts for the Biennial Firemens Ball. scheduled for next February Ann Kushlis of Harrington avenue the sympathy of her friends the popular young miss displaying swollen jaw, the re- suit of a recent tooth extraction
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24
MY PRAYER

Grant this Oh, Lord, that may be
 Of service to my land, And that may serve it for year
 In heart and head and hand. And when this year has passed pray
 The folks back home will see That I'm a better citizen
 Than the I used to be- pray each day that may meet
 Men like Nick and Lou and Al and Pete. love to pal with men true
 As Mike and Doc and Charlie too Now Lord. since you're busy man I'll stop now but call agan. xou won't forget to answer this
 My prayer, Oh Lcrd-Amen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-24

MT, and Mrs. A. E. Mitchell. LanRston W. Mitchell end Mrs. Jess sle Peck, of Mount Vernon, New York, spent the Thanksgiving hole lday with Mrs. Margaret stephens of Thomaston avenue.