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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21

SANTA ANA, Cal, Sept. 20
Mrs. Christine Lee CorteZ. 80
Beverly Hills SoCialite and former
wife Of film actor Ricardo Cortez
was SegiouSly burned carly to-day
when she fell asleep while Smok-
inging a cigaret al her Laguna
Beach cottage
She was taken 10 81 Joseph :
Hospital IN Santa Ana where ply
SlcianS said she was burned from
head 10 foot.
Cortez. whom she divorced in
JULY. 1870. was notified AT his
Hollywood home and left lmmedl-
aielN for SANTA Ana.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Jury Box Empty
In Second Week
Of Reading Trial
800 More Names
to Be Sifted for
Unbiased Fourteen

When the So-called conspiracy
case of former Mayor Richard w.
Reading and 81 others rs resumed
Tuesday morning before Judge
Earl {. Pugsley, the court, at
torneyS and defendants will he Al
the same stage Of the trial as they
were last Tuesday.
That is, facing a still empty
jury box.
Chester p. OHara, specia
prosecutor, agreed with other At
torneys Saturday he has never
been in a law suit where so many
prospective jurors have disquali-
fed themselves by declaring they
have an opinion on the case.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Lansing Census Up 500

LANSING. Sept. 20-Popula
tion Of Lansing and East Lansing
is now 12l, l62, an increase of
81 500 over last year. II was an
nounced today with the introduc-
ton Of the now Lansing City
directory The growth was As.
cribed in parttto national defense
work here,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Stain to | rye
Immediate Help

Authoritative sources disclose
that tho Soviet Russian regime.
while mistaken In resolution and
IN confidence Of ultimately WIN
Ming. must nevertheless take into
consideration Tho possibility Of de-
feat n tho Rcd armies IN Euro
poan Russia unless America and
Britain really do rush aid on a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
" hat Can BE Done?
Rife

Much speculation is heard IN
military and diplomatic circles
about what The Anglo American
Soviet deliberations in Moscow
can do 10 alter tho gloomy mill
tary picture IN Soviet Russia
within the next months.
II goes much against the feeling
OF convinced Communists that
Moscow must ask or accept help
from the capitalists whom more
than 20 years OF BolShevk propa-
Ganda and teaching have cease
lcSSlv denounced as the arch
enemies ~ Soviet Russia.
- These circles. however. do admit
hat out of the pluiocratic-capi-
talIst-CommunlSt conference when
the American and British missions
reach Moscow. much that may be
beneficial for Russia viii develop
IN Moscow. London and Wash
inCion, considerable emphasis IS
laid on tho help that Field Mar
shall Winter VIII give as an ally
10 Soviet Russia. Depending on
ITS severity or m'ldneSS. II might
bc we'll not 10 reckon too heavily
upon that uncertain capriClouS
ally
There will he terrible famine
In Soviet Russia In the wake of
NoScow'S Scorched earth policy
and Germany's occupation Of the
Ukraine and other regions" said
an old friend Of mine who has
Just arrived from Moscow. a
neutral with pro-Soviet lean
inCS who has spent many years
IN Russia.
Unless all signs are mislead-
ing, tens Of thousands may die
of starvation during the very
long Russian Winter"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Dies of Heart Attack
While Digging Grave

Stricken with a heart attack
while digging a grave in Wind
Sor cemetery. Henry Lebute, 81,
Iof 141S Cadillac street. Windsor
died Saturday Another grave
digger found his body in the half
u1Dletpd grave
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
BY KARL II. Won wIEGAND

DN MANI H. WIN NiEOAND
veteran American correspondent who
mas covered 10 wars and IL now stationed
IN shanghai last remaining listening
post and transmission point IN Europe
Asia and Africa
Special Wireless Dispatch to The Detroit
Times
SHANGHAI, Sept 20-When
peace comes IN the Far East, the
New China" viii demand that
America repeal the Asiatic eXclu-
sion law and place the Chinese on
the same immigration principle in
equality with the peoples OF the
nations of the white race
That was the declaration made
10 me IN a conversation with one
OF tho very highest officials Of the
Wang Ching Wei Marking gov
eminent.
Agitation with that objective in
view IS already quietly under way
more especially IN Chinese political
and intellectual circles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21

On week days enjoy the two
pages OF comics and adventure
strips In the daily Detroit
Times: on Sunday. the great
Comic Weekly with WORLD
FAMOUS comics In COLORS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Henderson Due
Here for PdrIeY
On Defense Jobs
Plan Sought to Avert
Unemployment During
Peace Time Switchover

Price Administrator Leon Hem
derson Is expected to he a princi-
pal witness before the House Conn
mittee on National Defense
Migration when it convenes next
Tuesday in Detroit, it was an
nounced in Washington Saturday.
Rep. John II. Tolan of Califor-
MIA. chairman of the committee.
was en- route TO Detroit to pre-
pare for the hearings. Leaving
Washington he warned that Amer
lea must realize that it faces q
period of unemployment although
IL is in the middle Of a boom pc.
riod.
eff we are to have guns and
tanks and planes, a certain
amount of temporary employ
ment Is inescapable," Tolan
said.
Hope to Balk Layoffs
what we can and must avert
are preventable layoffs. Un-
necessary unemployment IL .
blow to national morale and to
our ultimate defenses, and must
be prevented through wise PLAN
ming and foresight"
Of the forthcoming hearings In
Detroit, he declared:
1.-THE committee Ia going to
Detroit to probe the question OF
automobile production and the
consequent unemployment ex-
pected. A serious situation In
arising.
III some Of the anticipated
Unemployment can be averted
and II plans can be laid now for
alternating what layoffs are nee
essary, through training pro-
grams with pay, through the
channeIing of workers to other
jobs and through other means,
much unnecessary migration
can he prevented. That Is the
concern Of our committee. IL In
a matter of gravest national I'M
/ port"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
International ss~ Photo

BARNETT MOTOR SALTS
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HENRY BASHtAN MOTOR SALEs
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES nrR. co.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21

orally felt that MT. Whittemore would remain as chairman until after that election. This would prob ably have followed expectations ex- cept for his sudden illness.
 Last spring MT. Whittemore an- nounced plans to resign because of ill health but was persuaded to con- tinue in office. He took the chair manship after Dr. H. H. Gorton, who had held it for many years, resigned in 1886. He has served ably in that post since then.
 Much Speculation
 There was considerable speculation here today as to who might suc- ceed MT. Whittemore. The town committee includes among others; George Graham, Charles P. Roden- bach, Mrs. Erk, William Schofield, Harold Lutz, Henry zwick, Samuel I. Lyons, Victor N. Peterson, William Ploski and Theodore Stackpole.
 Mrs. Erk became e-chairman Of the committee after the resignation of Miss Adelaide Clayton last year.
 The committee last night accepted MT. Whittemore's resignation and expressed gratitude for his work as chairman and a wish for his speedy recovery.
 The meeting Tuesday night will be awaited with interest because much may depend on its outcome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
HILL ACCEPTED
 BY ARMY BOARD
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. , Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Feb. 21-Harold w. Hill, son of MT. and Mrs. Harold Hill of Main street, was among a group of draftees from District TIA accepted by the U. s. Army We'd nesday. He is the second local youth to be station at Fort Devens in two weeks. Francis Doiron, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Doiron of Circle avenue, was the first Beacon Falls young man called from here under the se- lective service draft.
 In Marines
 Fred Boyarchok. son of Mrs. May Boyarchok of Railroad avenue, en- listed in the U. s. Marines at Wat erbury recently, and was accepted.
 To Close Early
 Because of Washington's birthday. the local post office will close at 10 a. m. tomorrow.
 Schools here closed today for a week, and will reopen March 3. The children receive a vacation aft- CT every eight weeks of schooling.
 Meets Tonight
 A meeting of the board of educa- tion will be held in Center school tonight and several matters are scheduled for discussion.
 In Florida
 MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Bronson of Felspar avenue and MT. and Mrs. Alfred Noe and family of Main street and Mrs. Louis Zick of Ave- nue A are vacationing in Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
c. o. P.'s To Elect
 Chairman Tuesday
Considerable Speculation as to Harris Whittemore's
 SuccessOr-Mrs. Erik Temporarily Filling Post

Nauagtuck, Feb. 21.-The Repub- lican town committee will meet on next Tuesday night to choose suc- ceSsor to Harris Whittemore, Jr., whose resignation as G. O. P. town committee chairman after a five year period of service in this ca pacity, was received at a meeting of the committee last night. Mrs. Henry c. Erk, vice chairman, who is now acting chairman of the com- mittee, said today no pace for the meeting Tuesday has been desig- mated, but it will start at 8 o. clock.
 The resignation of MT. Whittemore was due to i'll health. He recently went to Florida and was taken ill there and is in hospital at Orlando, Fla. now.
 It came as surprise generally be- cause the borough election is only few months away and it wes gen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
O'TOOLE SEEKS
 BURGESS POST
Carroll Street Resident Is Democratic Candidate
 From Second Ward

Naugatuck, Feb. 21-Andr W O'Toole of III Carroll street today announced he will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for burgess from the second ward. MT. O'Toole stated he has been urged by friends to run in this ward and has received numerous pledges of support.
 The announcement makes 1t vir- tually certain that there will be a contest in the second ward Demo- cratic caucus in April. It is ex- pected BurgeS Thomas Broder will be a candidate for renomination. It is not known whether there will be any other candidates for this nomination.
 Two years ago when MT. Broder won the nomination there were three candidates.
 MT. O'Toole is well known here, He is a past grand knight of Ojeda council, Knights of Columbus and is employed at the U. s. Rubber com- pany. He was defeated in a previous attempt to get the nomination, but it is known he has many friends in this ward, and it is reported he has strong support.
 It had been reported here for the past few weeks that there would probably be candidate other than Burgess Broder for the burgess nomination and the announcement today confirms the report.
 A meeting of some second ward Democrats was held last night at which plans for MT. OToole's can- didacy were discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Tax Collector Gets
 No Holiday Tomorrow

Naugatuck, Feb. 21 = Although most offices in the town hall will be closed tomorrow in observance of Washington's birthday, the tax col lector's office will be open. Warden John J. Sheridan said today. This is to give persons who wish to pay their old age assistance taxes the chance to do so.
 The tennis department of the Q. S. Rubber company will operate to. morrow and part of the waterproof oeparvinen$' WiN also work tCEnor. row. Libraries and banks will be closed, as will also barber shops. Stores will be open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
BOROUGH COPS
 DINE TONIGHT
Annual Ball to Follow at Pythian HalI-LegiOn-
 naireS to Patrol Beats

Naugatuck, Feb. 21-A large at- tendance is expected tonight at the annual policemen's ball in Pythian hall. A concert will be given from 8 until g o'clock and dancing will follow.
 Twelve local Legionnaires will patrol the borough tonight to permit the policemen to attend the festivi- ties. The Legion members who will do this work are: Edward Wilcox, Edward Gerber, Fred Trestrail, Mi chael Fitzpatrick, Joseph Raytk- wich, Jr., Sidney Baylis, Thomas Nolan, Henry Bagley, Louis Jamele, Norris Follett, Commander John Simmons and Vito Rado.
 A dinner will be served at Strat- tons restaurant at a. m. Saturday for policemen and borough officials, with Warden John J. Sheridan as toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Town Gives Paralysis Fund $665
Living Costs Here
 Go Up IA Per Cent
Statement Based on Survey of Actual Prices for AZ
 Standard Items; Further Increase Felt By Experts

aand combined into a total index figure.
 Thus far, changes in Naugatuck have run parallel to changes in national figures put out by the de- partment of labor and the national industrial conference board. The paper points out that the surprising thing is that the present boom in business here has not brought about a parallel rise in the cost of living.
 It is of the opinion that the rise is so small because businessmen have been so used to cutting their costs they now look on the in- creased bushes to help reduce overhead. The paper states that articles such as flour, corn flakes, oatmeal, bread, butter, eggs, oranges; potatoes, beans, coffee and lard cost less now than they did a year ago. It points out it is difficult to guess how lyong this condition will last as economists feel increased demand for higher wages will eventually force living costs up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Mccarthy With
 Plant 40 Years

Naugatuck, Feb. 21.-August Johnson of Bethany road and Alex Mccarthy are two well known employees of the U. s. Rubber footwear plant who are this month marking long terms of service with the company. It will be MT. JohnSOn's 45th year of service. For years he was a bOOtmaker and now works on the fitting lines. MT. Mccarthy this month marks his 10th year of service with the company. He was formerly an assistant foreman in the tennis depart ment but has been receiving clerk for the past IA years.
 Others who observe long pe- riOds this month include: BrOn- islaus Radomski of the boot making department, 30 years; Catherine Bickerdike, tennis making; Omar Gibbs, chief ac- countant; and Sophie Arm strong, boot making, all of whom have been 25 years in the cOmpany's service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Mrs. Seymour Zonn
 Entertains Members

Naugatuck, Feb. 21 - The music department of the Naugatuck Wo- mems club met last night at the home of Mrs. Seymour Zonn, Mea- dow street and the general subject of discussion was, Music in Eng land".
 Mrs. Leon R. CorliSS discussed current events in music. Partici- pating in the program were: Mrs. Emery Yingling, vocal soloist; Mrs. Albert Marsh, vocal Soloist, with Miss Jeanette Yer Straate accom- panying on the piano; Miss Dorothy Anderson, violinist, with Miss Joyce Berry, accompanist; Mrs. Arthur Pearson and Mrs. Harold E. Chit tenden, vocal soloists.
 The combined club chorus render ed several seceltions with Mrs. George Bronson acting as accom- panist. Mrs. Adolph Nelson led the discussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Borough Briefs

MT. and Mrs. L. N. Tomlinson and daughter, Arlene, of Walnut street, have returned from Florida, where they have been vacationing.
 Miss Margaret Brennan of Fred erick street has returned from Ja- maica, where she has been vaca- tioning.
 Frank Burke of Lewis street is re- ported seriously i'll at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury.
 The Brotherhood of the Salem Lutheran church will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the home of An drew Anderson, 97 Walnut street.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Holmberg will guest speakers at meeting of the Young Peoples Fellowship at the Congregational church parish house Sunday night. They will dis cusS the duties of parents.
 Daniel J. Walsh Peter Brennan, Daniel Leary, Floyd Wooster, Ray mond Heavens, Raymond Lafferty and Lawrence Foote will attend the postal clerks convention in Bridge port tomorrow. Charles McNamee, Edward Hanley, John Smith, George Chiswell, Leon Dinneny and Charles La Chance will attend the mail car- riers' convention in Wilhmantic to- morrow.
 Harris Whittemore, Jr, draft board chairman, is recuperatlng at the Orlando, Fla, hospital from an illness which developed while he was vacationing in Florida.
 Leland Stevens, a student at the Cornell Medical school, was a visi- tor here yesterday.
 Public schools of the borough closed today until Monday, March 3, this being the regular vacation period after eight weeks of school.
 Theodore Dove, formerly of Nau- gatuck and now of Harrisburg, Pa., was a recent visitor here.
 The Millville LibrNy association will hold a public card party to- night in the library. Matches in the second round of the card tour ney will be played and refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
JOHNSON TO SPEAK
 TO GUILD MONDAY

Naugatuck, Feb. 21-Roy N. John- son, assistant trust officer of the Naugatuck Natio1al bank, will be the guest speaker at the meeting of St. Michael's Guild in the parish house of St. Michael's church Mon day at 7:45 p. m., Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, pastor of the church an- nounced today
 Rev. Lewis also announced that program has been arranged for the Ray of Prayer which has been a regular part of the beginning of Lent for some years. A special serv- ice will be held at the Methodist church, Meadow street, at p. m., Friday, Feb. 28, and an effort will be made to have the ministers of the Protestant churches here assist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Grange Gets Rug

Emerson J. Leonard of Wallmg- ford, State Grange Deputy, visited Wolcott Grange Monday and pre- sented them with rug bearing the Grange emblem with blue back ground from the National Grange Insurance Company of Keene, N. H., for filling the quota. Wolcott Grange is the first grange in the State of Connecticut to be presented a rug. The rug in use until now in Wolcott Grange was presented to them thirty-two years ago by MT. and Mrs. Smith Oatmen who were charter members.
 Rodman Snow was elected to the office of steward and was installed by Emerson J. Leonard acting as master and Mrs. Leonard as mar Shal.
 A box social was held following the meeting with Howard Roberts as auctioneer. The Home Economies Committee win sponsor a card party in the hall Monday at 8 p. m.
 At the Union Church, Elk River Minnesota, January 26, 1941, at 1 D. m, the service of ordination ot Jacob F. J. Merrill was adminis- tered by the Twin City Association of the Congregational Conference of Minnesota. His father, the Rev Lyman Merrill, will be remembered by the people of Wolcott as former pastor at the Wolcott Congrega- tional church.
 YOungster Inferred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21

the indiViduaIS of Naugatuck. He pointed out residents here were gen. erous when it is considered how of ten they are asked to respond to appeals for various causes.
 The main item was one of $106.72 which was mainly from Presidents birthday parties, but included do- nation of $10 from the Naugatuck Woman's club and one of $5 from the Misses Emily and Sophie Brown, made to the card parties.
 The gross total was $685 and ex- penses other than those for the sports program totaled $1993. The sports program netted only $5.50 when expenses of $3020 were de- ducted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
MELVILLE GIRL
 IS BEST HOOKER"

Naugatuck, Feb. 21.-Miss Ruth Connolly, daughter of MT. and Mrs. P. J. Connolly of Millville, has been elected class beauty of the senior class of the Naugatuck high school.
 Other class dignitaries will be named later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
DRAFT BOARD GETS
 HOLIDAY SATURDAY

Naugatuck, Feb. 21.-The selective service headquarters at Beebe street school here will be closed Saturday in observance of Washington's birth day on orders from Dr. Edwin Cur ran, acting chairman of the draft board, it was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
ERNEST L'HEUREUX 1 BEST AT SETBACK
Edward Bergin Wins Door Prize at Land Owners
 Clubhouse Card Party
WOLCOTT Mrs. C. Nelson Cole, Todd RO4d-Telephone 5O939

Wolcott, February 21. The Land Owners Protective Association held a card party at the club house on Woodtick road Wednesday night. The door prize was awarded to Ed ward Bergin. Mrs. Lyman Atwood won the special prize. Prizes at card playing went to Mrs. bridge; Ernest L. Heureux, setback; Mrs. Frank Lockart, Mrs. Charles Winters, Mrs. Harry Cole, Arthur Bergen, Fred Megin, Mrs. Lyman Atwood and Mrs. Carlton Bird. Refresh ments were served. Another party will be held March 5th at 8 p. m.
 Those present were MT. and Mrs. A. E. Grant, MT. and Mrs. Robert Beckwith, MT. and Mrs. Fred Megin, MT. and Mrs. Edward Bergen, MT. and Mrs. Frank Lockart, MT. and Mrs. Lyman Atwood, MT. and Mrs. James Bergen, MT. and Mrs. Harry Bergen, MT. and Mrs. Charles Winters, MT. and Mrs. Gordon Gull yer, MT. and Mrs. Carlton Bird, MT. and Mrs. Edward Garthwait, Mfr. and Mrs. Alfred Garthwait, MT. and Mrs. Harry Cole, MT. and Mrs. Cliff ford Willard, MT. and Mrs. Ernest L. HeureuX, MT. and Mrs. c. Nell son Cole, Miss Esther Bronson, Mrs. Charles Tyrell, Mrs. Albert Home wood, Mrs. William Klitka, Mrs. John Garrigus, Mrs. William Libolt, Mrs. Ellen Quirke, Mrs William Li- bolt, Mrs. Leo LHeureux, Floyd Myngheer, James Homewood and John Bergin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Chairman Pleased
 With Collections
 For Worthy Cause
Postmaster Frank Green Expresses Thanks to Cam- paign Assistants Contribution of $1O672
 Resulted From Birthday Parties

Naugatuck February 21 - net total of $66507 was collected here for the nantie paralysis fund Postmaster Frank T. Green chairman of the local committee in charge of campaign announced today Mr. Green pleased with the showing made by the borough. He expressed
 thanks Mrs Walter Lamson and others who assisted in connection with the Presidents birthday card parties here
 also to the members the general committee and to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21

Naugatuck, Feb. 21-An interest ing survey made by the U. s. Rubber company here shows that the cost of living here has only gone up IA per cent during the past year, the current isue of Nauganotes, factory paper, states. It is based on a sur vey of actual prices for A standard items of food, coal, gas, electricity, rent, clothing and sundries, with prices being collected each month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Borough Funerals

The funeral of Mrs. Lettie (Sne- deker) Thompson, wife of Samuel A. Thompson, who died Wednesday at her home, 12 Culver street, was held this afternoon at 2:30 from the Alderson funeral home, POI Meadow street.
 Rev. Dr. William M. Nesbit. Methodist church pastor, ofticiated. Burial will be in Grove cemetery at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21
Dessert Bridge

The Wolcott Women's Club were entertained at 8 dessert bridge by Mrs. William Dumschatt Wednesday afternoon. Prizes at cards went to Mrs. Albert Holnerwood, Mrs. Wal ter Smith, Mrs. Edward Garthwait and Mrs. c. Nelson Cole. Coffee and pie were served by the hostess.
 Those present were Mrs. Harry Bergen, Mrs. Elmer Symonds. Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. James Bergen, Mrs. William Dumschatt, Mrs, Albert Homewood, Mrs. William Libolt, Mrs. Grant Outtri1n, Mrs. Galiada, Mrs. John Warner, Mrs. Hans Beerbaum, Miss Esther Bronson, Mrs. Fred Megin, Mrs. Maurice Goodson, Mrs. Leland Smith, Mrs. Edward Garth wait and Mrs. c. Nelson Cole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-21

Naugatuck, Feb. 21.-Rev. Bax- ter of Middlebury will be the guest speaker at the service in St. church next Wednesday at 8 D. m. This is Ash Wednesday. The Church Helpers will hold a bakery sale at Grants store on Maple street starting at II a. m. Friday. Mrs. Howard IsbelI heads the committee and will be assisted by Mrs. Harold Free, Mrs. Mans field and Mrs. A. J. Painter.