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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18

THOMAS William Thomas, 48, of Marion, died suddenly yesterday morning. A native of Royersford, Pa, he was born on September 30, 1892.
 MT. Thomas came to this city in 1936, where he became sales mana ger and assistant chief engineer at the Watert ury Tool Go. He has been active in the development of the local factory, which is engaged in the produ ction of national defense materials.
 He attended the Second Congre- gational church and was a member of the William T. Burke Lodge, A F. & A. M. of Bogota, N. J. Besides his wife, Mrs. Lottie (Woolever) Thomas, he leaves: two daughters, Dorothy and Jane; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Smi | Thomas of New Jersey, and a sister Mrs. Edith Higgins of RingoeS, N J.
 Funeral services will take place tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 7( Central avenue after which the body will be taken to the William Schlemm funeral home in Bogota N. J. for services Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Friends may call at the Aldersor funeral home, 70 Central avenue this evening from 2 to g.
 VOLSKIS-Mrs. Martha Volskis wife of Adam Volskis, of 82 Carver street, died at her home yesterday after a brief illness. A native oi the United States 35 years ago, Mrs Akmenai, Lithuania, she came tc Volskis had resided in this city fol 28 years. She was a communican, of St. Joseph's Church.
 Besides her husband she leaves one son, John, of Camp Edwards Mass.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Mazaika funeral home, 10 Porter street, to St. Joseph's church for g requiem Mass at 10 o'clock. Buria. will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and to- morrow.
 KACHERGIS-Andrew Kachergis of 90 Oakville avenue died thiS morning after short illness. A na- tive of Lithuania, he came to thi' country 50 years ago. For severa years he resided in Pennsylvania before coming to Waterbury.
 MT. Kachergis has been employed for the past 27 years at the A. H Wells Go. He was communicant of St. Joseph's Church, and a mem. Der of the Lithuanian Citizens Po' litical Club.
 Besides his wife, Martha, ht leaves two sons, Peter and Joseph two daughters, Mrs. Ella Barley, anc Mrs. Brone Williams; three grand children; one sister in Lithuania and one sister in England; severa nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from tht Deliniks funeral home, l7 Consres, avenue. at e:46 o'clock Friday morn. ing, to St. JoSephs Church at o'clock.
 Friends may call at the funera home after noon hour tomorrow Burial will be in Calvary cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18
Full Weather Report

Bo5ton, Feb. 1S-(UP)-Wenth- CT forecasts
 'CONNECTICUT-Fair, and cold eF tonight and Wednesday.
 MASSACHUSETTS, - Fair except snow hurries in the Berkshires colder tonight. Wednesday fair and colder.
 RHODE ISI.AND-Fair and colder tonight and Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18

Controller Thomas M. Conlorl of Waterbury were at the Capitol this afternoon to attend the hearing of the Senate Finance Committee on the Bridgeport refunding bond bills. Senator Michael V. BlanSfield is chairman of the committee and its session was scheduled to start at 1:30 p. m.
 Bridgeport seeks to continue financial custom it i1augurated some years ago under Mayor Jas- per McLevy whereby a series of refunding bonds is issued every two years to apply to the city's indebted ness and to aid in city financing. Four legislative sessions have ap- proved such measures, but 1t is m- derstood that opposition will de. velop from both Democrats and Re- publicans this year. Bridgeport seeks to float a $1,600.000 refunding bond issue.
 ResoIutiOns Referred
 Resolutions naming Harold To- gan judge and James V. Conway deputy judge of the Wolcott town court were starred for action on the Senate calendar this morning and were referred to the judiciary committee. Similar action was taken on resolutions for John Ca- sale and Henry Ellis of Torringtorl, named for judge and deputy, re- spectively.
 Postmaster Charles Babin was visitor at the Capitol today. He held conference with Governor Robermt A. Hurley.
 A collection of liquor bills have been set down for hearing before the judiciary committee on March 11th.
 On March before the same com mittee there will be 8 hearing on the bill introduced by Senator Mi chael V. Blansfield of Waterbury regarding sabotage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18
NAEE
oTPRIANO First pnr

cIpnIANO-Flrst anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated t0s morrow morning, Rt Hi0O o'clock, Ri our Lady of bonrdea church, for tho fepOae of the Honl Of tho late Maria Mnrclan Dei0ai ciprlano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18
DIED

KACHERGIS-In this city, Feb. 18th, 1941, Andrew Kachergis, is of 90 Oakville Ave. Funeral Friday morning, at S:45 o'clock, from Deliniks Funeral Home, IF Con- gress Ave, to St. Joseph's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery. VOLsKIS-In this city, Feb. 17th. 1941, Mrs. Adam Volskis, of S2 Carver St. Funeral Thursday morn ing, at 9:l5 o'clock, from Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter St., to St.. Joseph's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 DICKEY-In this city, Feb. 18th, 1s41, Nuhm Dickey, of Oxford Road noon, at BOO o'clock, from Alder son Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18

Because of increased difficulties in living conditions in Shanghai, Chinese fire fighters have asked for higher pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18
OBITUAR

DICKEY-Nuhm Dickey of OK ford road, Middlebury, died at the Waterbury hospital Sunday. A na- tive of Russia, he has no known relatives in this country.
 Funeral services will be held al the Alderson funeral home, 70 Cen tral avenue, today at p. m., witt Rev. Peter Dzubay of the Russian Orthodox church, officiating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Abbie B. Sweet, for many years Waterbury resident, was held yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock at her home in West Mansfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18
HAPPY!
Have Regained Their Health

M ay tn e coming weeks give this of flee continual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-18
SULLIVAN MADE
 PLEA IN COURT

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

NcsdoVhrook CoHnfr> CIab SAT
urday lost star golfer ard
gained another
FIRST came word that Lloyd
Martz one Of the games longe e
drivers had enlisted IN the 1S2d
Field Artillery This was followed
by announcement that Willie Tur-
mesa former National Amateur
champion. had Ioined the club
Martz 225-pounder will be
inductcd Monday morning and
after about 10 DAYS IN training
mere with leave with his organiza-
ton for Fort Knox. Ky
Mar,z last Summer paired with
Walter Hagen Jr 10 WIN the
Franklin Hills Invitation lie was
mnnerup TO Chris BrInke for The
district championship in 1888
In TurneSa. who recently moved
To Detroit from New York Meao-
nWbrook has 2 player wt1n writ he
a threat IN the MAJOR competl-
tons
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

hour and 18 minutes not quite
6 minutes per mile. He took the
one-mlle in Z minutes and 2 Sec
ondS.
Other victories included the 81
mile final Olympic trials; the
Hamtramck Smile. Central Olym-
pie championships; Metre Dame
Invitational; the United States OF
America Open and several Ohio
Open races.
Another reason Bill is spending
a lot Of his time training this year
is that four National meets are
scheduled within seven weeks. be-
ginning with the April u affair.
The next will bethe -3l-mile- Gen.
trail 4. 4. L. championship on
May 13. and A smile event in st.
Louis and an lS-mile in Spring
field. O. both early in June.
Bill will need lot of rhythm 10
come out ahead against the best
The country can offer in the sport.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

likes 10 recall some Of his links
exploits As a youngSter. He puts
above all others hlS performance
IN the Western Amateur ~ Glen
view. Chicago. around 1905 And
IT'S no wonder. because he won the
qualifying medal that year lie had
77-77-154.
lies proudcSt OF his victory in
the Bloomfield Hills invitation
tournament OF 1917 That was
two years before the first district
tournament was played and he
won oVcr virtually me SAND
lineup that later competed IN the
district.
The first drivcr-or what he
thought was a driver was owned
in partnership with his claSSmate
Charles {. Simons, now federal
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
What About Jim Thorpe

What's with the A. A L? Every one knows mat
certain amateur the present day allowed expense
sums and other means whereby the stars get by
without being professionals But meanwhile Jim Thorpe
the worlds greatest Indian and football star continues
II no the No victim Of A. A. L. unfairness despite lapse Of
- years.
Thorpe smashed records right and left at The Olympic Games
Stockholm which he presented with numerous fine
trophies by the A. A. L. committee through King Gustav OF
while after he was told to return the trophies
because he had once accepted dollars play Of
baseball
Since then efforts been made numerous occasions
restore the prizes their original owner Jim Thorpe But
al Of these efforts have been to avail
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

AUGUSTA. Ga. April ;. Craig
Wood The Anthony Adverse oil
the fairwayS late today again ad-
vanced 10 within whispering dis
lance Of d major golf championship
and this time If vas 4 former
major league baseball player who
pursued him.
Having had everything else hap
pen 10 him IN an amazing career
of promise and Illustration Wood
NOW faces the possibility OF losing
the s. 600 Masters championship
10 heSpectacied Sam Byrd. who
started ms life n The headlines
As underStudt 10 Babe Ruth as an
outfielder with the New York
Yankees and who now needs lust
one great round OF golf and a few
breaks 10 become The master Of
the links
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

where 10 make his challenge and
10 stand IN position TO win to-
morrow when The title will be
decided
Wood with y has q total of
POS. a three-siroke lead over Byrd
n 21l. while IN third place with
rs Is Byron Nelson, who needed
3 for today'S circuit
This makes Nelson another
threat for Wood. As are Lawson
Little. the National Open cham
piOn. and hlg Willie GogCin who
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Tex Richard Lost His, Too

the greatest instances OF fortunee lost the Of
Richard who boxing its first 100000 gate in 1921
he matched Dempsey and Carpenter in Jersey ckard
followed gates that topped the $10oo00o mask
the last one DempseyTuAney 1927 crossed 600 Yet
Richard left Of less than $4,000 when he died
The biggest single loss charged TO prize fight Is said
to have occurred in Duke Of Cumberland
backed Jack Boughon, the champion against JACK SLACK
Boughton Duke dropped $4,000 $4,000
being the fourth round when the Duke laid that
amount against his favorte would WIN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
By VI. I. DRUKENBRoD

A mighty drive Of rs yards
that's neht and d0rft laugh
started Judge Guy 4 Miller on a
long and evcnthl golf career. one
thar closely parallels the game S
history in this state.
Il happened in the summer of
1896. when as Judge Miller vii
tell You Is wards was quite =
poke golf clubs and balls being
what they were In those DAYS.
A student at the University OF
Michigan. where he gained fame
As a baseball pitcher. Young Miller
had gone 70 the summer home ol
Professor Taylor AZ Whlimore
Lake. lie made the Trip 40 miles
over gravel roads on bicycle
Legs? Say. the youngsters had
them then
Professor Taylor was hitting
golf balls IN front Of his house
driving them into The pasture
across the road Our hero decided
he'd hit one TOO and did That
was thai Toward wallop anc
right there he became a golf con-
vert.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Coli Ace Chapman
Loses Draft Appeal

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, April s.
-~(INS) Dick Chapman of Green
=~Ich, national amateur golf cham
pion. today lost his appeal from
IA draft rating by unanimous
appeals board decision.
Chapman appealed for limited
service on the ground he suffered
from hay fever and other physical
defects. Chapman's order number
is 5SS and he is expected TO he
called for military duty~soon.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Let's Have Some Action

Not long ago group Of sports writer's appealed to the
A. A. L. to reconsider and the trophies TO the
lgrca Indian athlete They claimed that even if Thorpe had re-
five dollars could compae with the amateur rules
violations charged and which passed up with
investigation.
The trophcs arc now in possession Of King Gustav
Wouldn't be fine gesture A. A. L. committee of the
United States to have Jim Thorpe to his amateur stand
ngs and then to have requested the Swedish king return the
trophies TO the great American Indian? Times wasting Some
thing that should have been done long time ago can still be
carried out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

horse, Eplnat4- by name, was invading
the tracks Of twQ continents. At the
same time while Adolf Hitler was not
exactly languishng IN prison as result
of the Munich beer hall putsch, Epinard
came 20 the United States with colors
flying
That @as Epinard's invasion Of
1924. But recently. according 10 reports.
Fpinard ran into another sort of inva-
sion. The famous French race horse.
whose -uarur Is transatlantic as spinach,
has been discovered doing duty as
carriage horse in Charles. The once
handsome horse Is sad 20 nave SHOWN
the effects Of his war wandennes and
the equine duty At which he once would
have SHE'D.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

MOTTO. Fortunes amassed today may
. spent over night.
Perhaps fortunes made in the fight
game will not disappear so rapidly in
the days to come. Gents like Joe Louis
and Max Baer are pouring their money
into substantial investments. But from
the past there are many examples of
earnings which dwindled like stack of
hot cakes on boarding room breakfast
table.
Primo Camera, the giant Italian
freak. cleared more than 100000 in
the ring, bat ended up by going back
to his native land with hardly dollar.
Tommy Loughran, former Philadel-
phia light heavyweight, is reputed TO
have lost nearly 100000 and the Glib
hons brothers, Tom and Mike, have
been hit for A similar sum.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Jones Falls Back

Dick Chapman. the National
Amateur champion. carved out 4
20 for a 54-hole 2l9: Gene Sara
zen was IN there with a "a for
Z22: Bobby Jones took a rs TO
drop still farther back into tie
with Charlie Yates, a fellow-At-
lantan. and former British Anna
teur champion each holding 22S
for thirty-fifth place.
The winner must come from
among hard luck Mr. Wood. Byrd
Nelson. Little. Goggin, Demarel
or Hogan. all of which seems to
prove that class will tell.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Mduri Rose 10 Drive
Italian Car in 500

INDIANAPOLIS. April s
ms Mauri Rose Of Columbus.
O. consistent money winner in the
indianapolis 500-mile race, today
was named driver of the Italian
MaSerati entered in this year S
speed classic by Lou Moore. vet
eran driver who now owns a
stable of racing cars. Rose
finished second in 1884 and third
In 1910
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
One of First

Miller began playing golf that
Fall on SiX-hole course which
some students and professors had
rugged up iuSt across the railroad
tracks at Ann Arbor And he $
been playing ever since, BY the
way. that little Ann Arbor layout
is said to have been preceded in
This state ouiy by the ono on Dc
troit's east side which later was
10 become the present Detroit
Country Club
His golf now limited for the
most part 10 nine holes late m
the day, Judge Miller naturally
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
SAM BYRD THREATENS WOODS LEAD
Ex-Yook Only 3 Shots Back in Masters

are tied for fourth with PISS Lii
tie jumped to n today while Cog
gin had y.
Jimmy Demaret. the defending
champion. through his Il. has a
pit total one stroke ahead Of Ben
Hogan. who took IS today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

Jack Johnson spent large fortune fun and frivoty
and working wherever dollar presents itself jim
JefHes lost 100000 give take few thousand.
Gentleman Jim Corbe received the kind of money
Dempsey Tunney but yet he piled plenty the
theatrical Before Cobet died dropped something
like 100000
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Sukup at Grand Rapids

Milo Sukup Michigan guard for the last three seasons
will JOIN the coaching Grand Rapids Union High School
next Fall football and basketball coach Sukup will
be the from Muskegon Heights 70 land
coaching job Rapids The other Is John Regez puner
of wide euown who serves a junior high school coach
M readers won't remeher bach 1874 when handsome
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Again Beats Par

Wood shot his third successive
StIbpar round to-day 10 cling 10
tho lead AZ The 81 hole point. hut
Byrd with IS came up from no.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Beb!!: :: :@a q \
IL by BOB nhuq'&n4
IEnn,. Cnnnn Enc1, To, Einhf0rc'
Easy Come, Easy Co Fighters
Way With Money

Boxers indifferent lot The boys who make their
the punch bowl capable of losing their earnings
they accumulate them.
casual glance down caulfower row is sufficient to
rove this suppositon Easy come easy GO the fighters
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Team Faces Draft

The football squad at Oklahoma
University faces loss of % play
ers in the draft.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Skiino Students

More than half of Colgate Uni
verSity'S 1.O65 students engage II
skiing activities.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Banner Golf Season Predicted
By Leaders in District, State
Private and Public
Courses Due for
Record Play
BY NJ. F. DRUKENBRoD

Good times are here again in
golf.
In fact, the sport seems headed
for it's biggest year since the late
pos. when. if you were around
you'll remember things fairly
hummed at clubs in this vicinity
Golf leaders TO a man are opti-
mistic and can't see how their
game can miss-if labor troubles
don't last too long and if the
weather man co-operates.
One OF the most enthusiastic
over the prospects for this season
is Jimmy Anderson. Pine Lake
professional. who for years was
president of the Michigan p G. A.
and now directs the association s
publicity.
"MOre golf will be played In
Michigan this Summer than at
any time since 1879" said An
derSon, who through his con-
nections with the p. G. A. has
kept in close touch with the
situation. Never before has
there been 80 much interest
shown by golfers, and as soon
as the weather permits they
will be out in record numbers.
Get a Good Break
Golfers are getting a good
break. too" Anderson pointed
out. while the cost OF mat
terialS has gone up there has
been no increase in the price Of
clubs. balls or other equipment
and few IL any OF the clubs have
found II necessary 10 increase
their dues"
Anderson sees golf and other
games as aids in. the national de.
Tense program The exercise IL
the open viii help 10 keep all who
participate alert mentally and lr
good trim physically
Big Hugh Ross. president Of the
NJ ~ A. me puuilc course own
ers' organization. is another who
anticipates a banner season. anc
his enthusiasm is shared by the
other course owners.
with increased employment"
Ross said people have more
money to spend and more will
want TO play golf. They will he
working harder and will need
this recreation outdoors 10 keep
fit
"Of course We are hoping for
good weather during the early
weeks 81 the season. because
this is when golf interest il IT it,
peak. II our golfers get a good
start there'll be no stopping
them the rest Of the sea SON
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Club Rosters Large

President James n StsndiSh j.
and other officials Of The Detroit
District Golf Association, likewise
are looking forward 10 a success
ful season At the private clubs
More clubs report that their mem
bersnlps are filled than has been
the case fer years. another good
sign AZ The neW season opens
Those Interested IN tournament
golf al private and public courses
alike. sight an interesting season
ever though some If the leading
PLAYERS like Bob Bahbish among
the amateurs and Eddie Kirk
among Tho professionals are now IN
the army and naturally viii be
missed
Therell be others 10 carry on
until they return and large entries
are expected for all The leading
tournaments With the COMPETE
ton a. keen - ever
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Rhythm in His Walking
MIHALO, DETROIT CHAMP,
TRAINING FOR RACE
BY Don ". LEE

Bill Mihalo, the 26-year-old De
troiter. who holds all kinds OF
Speed-walking records. admits he
cant even keep up with his wife
on Just casual stroll on The
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Set Records

This sort n Campaign has
kept Bill Mihalo up among the
leaders in ono of tn country 5
fastest growing sports.
Bill won about u races last
year. including two Michigan
A A. L. championships in which
he SET records. One was A l0-mile
event and he Travelled it in one
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Cheap at That

When he began his Law practice
here IN 1900. Judge Miller joined
Detroit Golf Club II then was
At The corner of Woodward avenue
and the SiX-Mile road That was
A long ways out then well 70
moved from civilization. as The
golfng boys used 10 say
A membership cost SIS and dues
We're only $40 a year
There was no clubhouse in those
days and the players used TO take
sandwiches with them 10 the
course. Later a cook stove was put
up in a shanty and The players
wIvcS used 10 COOK their lunches.
Among Judge Millers regular
golfing companions IN those daf =,
were Alex Dow. Newton AnniS and
Edward Alexander.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

on just a casual stroll on The
avenue.
Yet when he gets into his stride
in the heel-and-toe sport, Bill can
walk a mile in just seven min
uteS and two seconds.
THE answer" says Bill, who
has tableful of about 20
trophies and nearly 100 medals
10 show for his eight years OF
walking "is rhythm. When 1
fall into the stride I've decided
on. / don't notice how tired |
get. The rhythm keeps me
going"
In thar case. Bill must have
more than his share Of what God
gave his "chillun' Because il
took him just nine hours and 4l
minutes 10 Scamper 81 miles and
win the United States Of America
Open Cincinnati to Dayton) last
year. That's an average of a little
more than II minutes per mile.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06

Judoe Miller Started With I75-Yard Drive

Judge. They bought II from the
late Ray Dennen. another of De
troit'S pioneers Of the links. Golf
clubs were hard 10 find around
here hen
The club just suited Char
ICY. tndgA-Miller said but was
- short I had TO double over to
reach the ball"
Later they learned the club was
wooden put1er instead Of a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-06
Training Important

Training and the proper food Is
big part Of his schedule. Bill de-
cIarcS. And although the National
a. a. L. 4O-kilometer race from
Pontiac 10 Detroit ISM 10 be hello
until April y. Bill has spent tbs
last month working out his 'plar
of action
BOYS from all over the
country will be here for the
meet" he said. Every one Of
them will be trying for new
record. That's the way they do
il today. II used to he the fun
% winning. now everybody
studies his record book before
each race and tries to beat the
old time.
"F'or the last month I've been
walking about so miles \. week
out on Ryan road Bill con-
tinued. Usually / go farther on
Sundsy-putting into practice
what I've studied on Tuesday.
Thursday and Friday"