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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
LODGE
 STAFF ABDUCTED

Manuel Lax was installed as Chancellor Commander of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge, K. of F., at cere- monies held last night in the Pyth- ian hall on North Main street.
 Other officers are as follows:
 Vice Chancellor, Manuel Weis- man; Prelate, Aaron Paur; Master of Works, Maurice Gruskay; Keeper of Records, Manuel Kaplan; Mas ter of Finance, Michael Plumer; Master of Exchequer, Jack Freed- man; Master of Arms, Louis Fran ken; Outer Guard, Benjamin Wal ters.
 Distrcit Deputy A. K. Warren was the installing officer, assisted by Col. Leon Hall and Charles Green. Col. Hall spoke briefly on the new disqualification plan adopted by the grand lodge at Middletown last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
STATE

Coming to a close this evening at the Warner Bros. State theater Is the technicolor hit Virginia" CO., starring Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray; also Shadows on the Stars with an all-star cast.
 The most exciting screen event of a dozen years will be in the offing for State theater patrons starting tomorrow when the picturization of Fannie Hurst's sensational novel Back Street" comes to that theater for an engagement of four days.
 The same sensational situations, the same wealth of emotional drama which made the Hurst novel one of the most outstanding novels of the day have been captured and put on the screen in this picture.
 Two of the most glamorouS figures of the modern screen, Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullavan will be seen in the co-staTring leads, marking their first screen appearance to- gether.
 Briefly, the story of the picture covers the period from 1898 to 1880, with Cincinnati, Ohio, New York, and Paris as backgrounds.
 Miss Sullavan is seen as Ray Smith, the girl who is content to live in the back street of the life of a wealthy and successful man, sac- rificing herself unselfishly to help him in his world-famous career.
 Al lin all, here is the greatest Am. erican love story of all time with two of the screens greatest stars. It's & romance so human, so sir- cere, 30 real that you'll remember 1t Q lifetime.
 Many Hollywood notabIes are seen In other familiar roles. Richard Carlson portrays Curt stanton: Frank McHugh appears as Ed Por- ter and Tim Holt is the Richard 6axei of the story.
 In the supporting east are Samuel 6. Hlndg. Frank Jenks, Peggy Stew. art, Nell o'Day. Nella Walker, Ce. ell Cunningham and others.
 And for your further enjoyment the management will present an- other Bumstead riot" Blonde Goes Latin" starring Penny Singleton as Bl0nd5e. Arthur Lake as Daswood and Larry Eimnis as Baby Dumping. ituth Terry ard Tito duizar, radios famous Mexlean singing star. are eeatuFeo ip taae cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04

amounting to $1,O50,0OO, was placed with the American Brass Co. through the National Defense Commission. It calls for brass to be supplied by the company. The same firm received another large order, for $87G,854 in components for small arms ammunition for the army. The Chase Brass & Copper Co. received a $547,018 Or- der for products of the same type.
 Among the plants receiving de- fense orders during the period were the American Brass Co.,, Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Scovill Mfg. Co.,, Patent Button O., Wa terbury Farrel Foundry & Ma chine O., and the Plume & At- wood Co.
 Naugatuck and Torringt0n ore ders included: Union Hardware Co.,, Torrington, $500 in cleaning brushes; John M. Russell Mfg. Co.,, Naugatuck, $6,715 in chains; Ris- don Mfg. Co.,, Naugatuck, $67, 7,296 in spur gr0mmets.
 Local plants have received ap- proximately $35,000,000 In defense orders since last June and en- ployment here is now at the high est peak in history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
FAKE FBI AGENT
 TOO ROMANTIC
John A. O'COnnOr Makes Love to Actress, Though
 Married Man

Boston, March 4-(UP)-Charged with posing as an FBI agent, a 27- year old part time government clerk was held today in $500 bail for the federal grand jury after lengthy testimony about alleged TO- mantle episodes involving the de- fendant and two New York acc dresses.
 Defendant John A. O'Conror, married and now unemployed, was ordered held yesterday when U. S. Commissioner Edward Donovan found probable cause after hearing complainant Erika Zarinova, known professionally as Catherine Conrad, her roomate, Joyce Doncaster, and Albert Johnson, New York producer and designer.
 O'Connor, who was employed as a clerk during the alien registration drive last year, posed as an agent of. the naturalization department and promised not only to get Miss Conrad naturalized but also to help her obtain a divorce, she testified.
 The pretty golden -haired actress said she first met O'Connor while playing here in Lady in the Dark" l" She said she met him Dec. 26, last day of registration, and then began whirlwind courtship marked by luncheon and dinner dates and long distance telephone calls after she returned to New York.
 Miss Conrad testified O'Connor failed to mention he was married but told her he was connected with a Washington law firm and "close' to President Roosevelt. She said O'Connor visited her several times in New York.
 The actress said their friendship ended when O'Conrior invited hei to his room in New York hotel and then barred her from entering Miss Doncaster said O'Connor told her something would happen tc Miss Conrad If she wasn't nat uralized." He told me he was mad ly in love with me, Miss Doncaster testified, land wanted to know if ] would marry him." Johnson testi- fled he heard O'Connor talk to Miss Conrad about naturalization ano that the defendant told him he was in love with the actress. "We're ir the love business again." comment ed Commissioner Donovan wearily
 A few days after their initial meeting, Miss Conrad said, O'Con- nor gave her the Oath of Allegiance to the United States while they were at lunch. O'Connor denied he had posed as a federal agent. He said he met the actress about 20 times but denied they ever talked about naturalization. "She was fl, love with me and I with her." he said. We talked about mutual di- vorces. O'Connor said that after he told Miss Conrad in New York 1t would be "unwise" for him to get a divorce because he was unem- ployed, she later became angry and "kicked me in the shins" struck me with a suitcase rack. dug her nails into me and fought me-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04

Alderman Walker was deserted by three of his six Republican col- leagues in Q vote on his motion to have e committee of three aldermen meet with the board of fire commiS- sioners to condire the purchase of new apparatus. The motion was defeated, 11-4, with Aldermen o. Arthur DuBois, James Abercrombie and William V. Gerardi joining the Democrats in voting against 1t.
 Delay Action
 At @ caucus prior to the meeting, the COP. aldermen decided to delay action on 8 proposed investi- gation of the police department till Q later meeting. The Republicans failed in a move to have the alder manic board meet again next Mon- day, the motion being voted down on strict party lines.
 Alderman Walker did not file his motion for an alderInanic in- vestigation of the fire engine col- lision, saying that he was post poning 1t at the request of Fire Commissioner John M. Brodie.
 T had every intention of de- manding that this board make a spe- cial investigation of the accident" said Alderman Walker, "but Com missioner Brodie has asked me to withhold any such action until after the fire boards meeting this Wed- nesday."
 MT. Walker was able to get the floor only after a struggle, being first refused permission to speak by Aldermanic President John s. Monagan. Alderman George Kings ton protested that MT. Walker should be given the courtesy of being heard" and MT. Monagan let him go on.
 '"rhe fire board went through two meetings after this accident with out doing a single thing about it." declared MT. Walker. "T'he tax payers and citizens of Waterbury have right to full report on this accident"
 Serious Charge
 "Is the fire board doing anything about the fact that a notice barring the truck from all wooden bridges was taken off the windshield the day after the accident?", he asked. That's a pretty serious thing, and I hope the fire board has an an- swer for 1t. The Board of Finance, thinking 1t, knows more about the fire department than the fire board refused to put an appropriation in the l940 budget for a new engine to replace Engine 3, and the lack of a new engine was a cause of the acci- dent. The finance board has been guilty of very short-sighted policy"
 "The fire board is now asking for an 5000 transfer to buy new engine" he went on, land I move that this board appoint a committee of three to aid them get that piece of apparatus"
 Alderman Patrick Shea, Demo- cratic leader and member of the fire board, declared in reply that the fire board is taking appropriate action.
 Everyone knows" said MT. Shea, "t!lat the police and fire boards arc completely non.partisan and are doing very good work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
ROUTINE BUSINESS FOR SCHOOL BOARD
Various Clubs Seek Per- mission to Use School
 Halls

An invitation to attend the man. moth farewell party the East End Community club will give in honor of the 102d infantry, second bat talion, at Hamilton park pavilion Thursday night, was read to mem- bers of the board of education at the groups meeting last night at Crosby high school. It was indi- cated that all members plan to at- tend the affair.
 Business of a routine nature was quickly acted upon, and several resolutions. including the report of the committee on school activities, was unanimously passed. Following are the requests for use of the vari- GUS school facilities:
 The committee on school activities reports that permission has been granted to the following:
 Crosby high school Girls A. A., use of the Crosby gymnasium, pool, service rooms and cafeteria on Sat- lIrday, March 29th, from 9 a. m. to 2 D. m. for @ sports day.
 Bunker Hill Jrs. basketball team, use of the Bunker Hill gymnasium on Thursday evenings for basketball practice.
 East End Community club, use of Q room at Anderson school on Tues day evening, March 4th, for meet- ing.
 West Side Speedboys basketball team, use of the Barnard gymna- sium on Tuesday evenings and the Russell gymnasium on Thursday evenings for basketball practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
Post To Be Informed
 Of Convention Plans
Meeting of Corp. Coyle Post Tonight-State Officers
 to Attend Conference Here Sunday Afternoon

Members of Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion, will be oflcially informed tonight of progress to date on plans for the annual state convention to be held in Water bury in July. General Chairman George McDuR will submit his first post report at this evenings meet ing in the American Legion Home on Holmes avenue. Ctner interest. ing reports are expected from three committee chairmen: Paul Stafs- trom on membership; Fenton Niver on the recent class initiation and Raymond Walker on the expansion of the posts drum corps.
 A general outline by Chairman McDuff is expected to acquaint the legionnaires tonight with the elab. crate setup for the big convention. With the cooperation of city off, cials, a citizens committee headed by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, the Chamber of Commerce, the enthusl- astic support of various local vet erans' groups and the Connecticut Department, American Legion, there iA plenty of confidence that Water bury will achieve its objective in staging the greatest convention in years. It is nine years since Wa terbury acted as hosts to the Legion. Next Sunday afternoon at the Legion home various chairmen in charge of the convention will meet with state dpeartment officers. Plans under consideration for the past montl, will be discussed to some extent. It Is expected that several of the principal committees will be in a position to enlarge pre- vious reports of progress and give some interesting details of the ar- rangementS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
ln The Local 7'heaters

transforms Q stony desert into an Enchanted City; 8 Flying Horse which flies into the clouds and re- turns to the spot whence 1t took off; & Djinni, who is released from a tiny bottle, and becomes as high as the highest mountain and towers over the city of Bagdad: the Black al- leon, a mystery ship sailed by a wicked magician; the Flying Carpet, which goes from city to city like an airplane; the All-Seeing Eye, a ruby stolen from 8 Giant Goddess, which gives its owner power to see what ever he wishes to see, no matter how far away.
 These and many other thrills await theatergoers ct the Strand to. morrow when 'The Thief of Bag dadr opens four day engagement.
 Co-featuring the program Is "Mi- chael Shayne, Private Detective" with Lloyd Nolan and Lynn Bari in co-starring roles.
 Plan now to see this marvellous show at the Strand starting tomor- row afternoon,-aIld remember, the Strand still boasts the lowest prices in town. Make the Strand your en- tertainment headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
'ANTI-SAB0TACE
 BILL OPPOSED
Local CIO Leader Declares Measure Threatens Right
 of Labor

Anti.sabotage bills, including one submitted by Senator Michael V. Blansfleld, will be opposed by the Waterbury Brass Workers Union and other labor groups at hearing before the Judiciary committee of the general assembly at Hartford Thursday. John J. Driscoll, union secretary, declares that the proposed legislation would destroy a funda- mental right of labor"
 MT. Driscoll believes that present laws cover the situation adequately. "The so-called anti-sabotage act would lead to pressure being exert ed against labor in the exercise of its rights" he asserts.
 The measure is not sponsored by the Democratic state administration Governor Robert A. Hurley recently told @ union delegation, MT. Driscoll says. It has been condemned, he stated, by the National Conference on Labor Legislation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
GIVE YOUR LAZY
 LIVER THIS GENTLE NUDGE"

Follow Noted Ohio Doctors Advice
 To Feel "Tip.Top" En Morning!
 If liver bile doesn't flow freely every day into your intestines- constipation with its headaches and that "half-alive" feeling often result. So step up that liver bile and see how much better you should ieell Just try Dr. Edwards Olive Tab- lets used 50 successfully for years by Dr. r. M. Edwards for his patients with constipation and sluggish liver bile.
 Olive Tablets, being purely segetable, are wonderfuli They not only stimulate bile flow to help digest fatty foods but also help elimination. Get a box TODAY. 15f, 30e, COG. All drugstores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04

sive studies show. And in tests e reasoning, the average blind persoS is revealed as being considerably be hind those who can see.
 What the sightless have been abE to accomplish to obviously not due t nature giving them special powers ts compensate for the loss of sight. Dr Hayes says, their accomplishments are "the reward of persistent effort
 Feeling sorry for the blind, Dr. Hayes believes, does not help them gain the independence and persever. ailce they need, and the blind need these qualities more than most per. sons. Coddling and unwise sympathy are natural expressions toward the sightless, but should be restrained. Help them, but don't handicap them with a rush of sentiment.
 NEXT: What are the chances of
 losing One's mind?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
DARTMOUTH ALUMNI
 TO MEET THURSDAY

The Naugatuck Valley Alumni of Dartmouth will hold its annual election of officers at @ meeting of the group Thursday night at the Elton, at 700 p. m.
 Motion pictures of the Dart mouth Cornell game last season will be among several films to be shown. Al Fusonie is president of the or- ganization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04

Mount Holyoke College at South Hadley, Mass. He knows more about the minds of blind persons an anyone else in the world.
 Or, drop up to the 16-rooTn lab- oratory wh ic h the college uses for psyclologi cal work, and there you will find the same Dr. Samuel P. Hayes, ST. This time, you will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
PASSION PLAYERS
 TO MEET TONIGHT

Raymond L. Clarke of New Ha- ven has once again been named to direct the annual Passion play From Manager to Throne" which the Second Congregational church players will offer for five nights be- ginning April 1T, 1t was announced this morning by Rev. Dr. John c, Walker, pastor.
 Tryouts will get underway this evening at the church at 7:30 o'clock. The cast of last year is expected to form the nucleus of this years group although several new important roles must be filled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04

Chairman McDuR has issued Q call that all members of the board of directors, which includes the chairmen of the various sub-com- mittees be present at next Sum- day afternoons meeting for a gen. eral conference on the program of events contemplated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
Daily Statistics On Auto Accidents

General Traffic Accident
 Data Total Number of Traffic Acci- dents Reported For Last Year As of This Date 3,431 Estimated Number of Traffic Accidents Caused SO Far This Year As of This Date 3,685 Total Number of Personal In- juries Caused Last Year As of This Date 1,789 Estimated Number of Personal Injuries Caused So Far This Year As of This Date 1,841 In North America, fur seals breed only on the Pribiloff islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
Fire Auto Collision
 Costs City $35, ,OOO
Alderman Walker Provides Estimate; Charges Sticker F0rbidding Passage Over Baldwin St Bridge Removed

The Baldwin Street fire engine crash of February 15 will cost the city at least $35000" Alderman Burton H Walker declared at meeting of the Board of Aldermen last night He charged that the citys failure to purchase new engine to replace the old Engine responsible for the crash in which six remen and civilian were injured and asserted that windshield stcker forbdding the send ing of Truck l. the 18ton aerial ladder truck any wooden bridge in the city had been removed the day after the accident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
MAJOR ROBINSON
 GUEST OF HONOR

A farewell party was given Major Norman E. Robinson, Waterbury physician, at gathering held last night by members of Wilson post, Negro American Legion, in the post rooms on Bishop street.
 Major Robinson will leave for Fort Devens, Mass, for active serv- ice with the 366th infantry, Negro regiment being organized there with troops from the South. Since It's formation in 1894 Maj. Robinson has been commander of Wilson post twice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
14 DEFENSE ORDERS GIVENLOCAL PLANTS

Waterbury factories received IA defense orders totaling S2,576,866 during the period from Feb. 1 to 15, according to 8 survey issued today by the Office of Govern ment Reports at Washington. Or- ders to Naugatuck and Torring- ton firms are also disclosed.
 The largest single order,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
VETERAN STEPS DOWN

Bingfampton, N. Y.--(UP)-After 54 consecutive years of railroad4ng, a man has 0 right to little rest. So Erward F .Kenefic, an engineer, has hung up his oyeralls for good. He started as a car repairman in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04

Recent reports indicate that the state highway patrolmen of Georgia will be courteous to tourists at all times even to the extent of helping them change tires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04
} BUILDERS OF BRAIN POWER
Help Blind Persons, But Do Not Handicap Them With Your Sympathy
BY DONALD A. LAIRD, PH. D., SCI. D.

Author of 'MOre Fest for Life'
 Look for . short, gray-haired man wearing tennis shorts, racquet under arm, hurrying across the campus of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-04

The squeak of a bat can be hear dby few people over the age of 4O
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-02-13
FDIC PROTECTS 1,131, ,693
CLOSED BANK DEPOSITORS

Washington, ID. C.-There were
1,l33,379 depositors of banks closed
or merged with Federal Deposits IN
surance Corporation financial aid in
the calendar year 1910, to all but / :
6SG of whom full protection was
granted, the FDIC announced. The
total deposits of these banks were
$43S,625, 5,O00, Of which nearly 90 per
cent was promptly made available to
depositors. All deposits up to $4,000
are fully insured by the system.
Disbursement for the protection of
depositors in insolvent or endangered
banks from the beginning of the de-
posit insurance on Jan. l, 1884, to the
end of 1910 amounted to more than
$228, 100000, the report said, Of which
it is estimated that 80 per cent will
be recovered.
"Having cared for all the serious
hazards known to exist in the bank
ing SYSTEM the report added, "the
corporation continues to supervise
carefully the operations of insured
banks, bringing about correction of
msound policies or practices that are
found to exist, before these weak
nesses involve sizable disbursements
for the protection Of depositors.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-02-13
Local Union l34
Shows Gratitude
Wage Increases and Other
Concessions Are
Appreciated

Crooksville, Ohio.-The members of
Local Union No. 134 are thankful
that the wage negotiations have been
concluded The contract provides for
substantial wage increases and other
features of the agreement are quite
satisfactory.
1t is the result of great deal of
effort on the part of the Brotherhood
officials and members Of the wage
committee.
Interesting talks were made by Vice
Presidents Frank Hull and George
Turner at the meeting Of the local
Our members were greatly enlighten-
ed regarding workings Of the organ
ization, as these two members made
splendid addresses.
You know that banquet we have
been waiting for, well it is finally
proved realistic, instead of just a
dream. 1t viii BE held Friday eve
ming, February 28. This banquet is
for the members of the local and
therefore will be free of charge. We
expect every member to attend. Don't
forget the date.-O. c. 1874.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-02-13
Junior Cage Meet
Scheduled For Ell.
Class B. Tourney Will Open
Here. Mdrch 10th

East Liverpool, Ohio.--A total of
1T trophies and medals will be
awarded participants in the Class "B"
Independent basketball tournament
slated for March 20, 81 and 20 in East
Liverpool High School gym.
Winner of the tourney, expected to
attract top teams from all parts of
the tri-state area, will receive a 27-
inch gold trophy, with 10 bronze
medals for team members. A similar
sized silver trophy will be awarded
the runner-up, with 10 medals for
squad members.
Other awards include an 18-inch
trophy to the consolation winner and
a 14-inch trophy to the consolation
loser. Trophies also will be given to
the most valuable man, high point
man and the best foul shooter The
best appearing, best craftsmanship,
and the team travelling the greatest
distance will receive medals. In addi-
ton 20 medals will be given to stand
out performers.
The tournament will be open to any
eager who never has participated in
regularly scheduled college varsity
game. Entry blanks and additional
information may be obtained by COM
municating with W. f. Pittman or J.
]. McFadden, P. o. Box 427, East Liv-
erpool, Ohio.