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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-07


The P. T. A. meeting on Thurs
day evening last, at the High School
auditorium, was attended by q fair
SIZE crowd. A health picture was
shown by the Board Health, and
several choruses were sung by the
sixth and Seventh grades, under
direction Of music instructor Hugh
stuart.
The ladies Of Trinity Methodist
church, Chesapeake City, realized
$4,000 at the poultry supper serv.
ed Wednesday evening in the high
school cafeteria.
Walter M. Cameron and son
George Cameron have returned form
a business trip to Granville, South
carolina.
Margaret Moore, of Blue Ball,
suffered a fractured leg by a fall
while skating.
The Elkton Banking and Trust
Company has sold the Calvin Fox
awelling, North street, in Elkton
aelgnts to Waiter DuBose OF ELK
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-07

Experience that is given away ID
seldom appreciated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-07

The. man who looks straight
ahead misses Q lot on the side
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-07

Margaret Moore, of Blue Ball
suffered a fractured leg by a fal
while skating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
FRANCIS BURNS WILL SAIL SEA
Waterville Boy Enlists in United States Navy at
 New Haven

Francis Robert Burns, apprentice seaman, U. s. Navy, son of Francis Burns, Sr., of 1859 Thomaston ave- nue, Waterville, was enlisted at the Post Office building, New Haven, yesterday.
 He was included among several successful candidates from all parts of the state and transferred to the naval training station, Hampton roads, Virginia, where he will be taught the rudiments of naval education. Upon completion of which he will be granted leave prior to being assigned to a trade school or to one of the ships of the U. s. fleet. Young Burns, first applied for enlistment at the recruiting station Waterbury.
 Theodore Joseph Tabor, appren- tice seaman, U s. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs Anthony Tabor, of Blais- dell Terrace, Ipswich, Mass, was en- listed at New Haven, yesterday. He was included among several success full candidates who applied for en- listment in this state, and was trans ferred to the naval training station Norfolk, Virginia, where he will re- ceive the rudiments of Navy edu- cation. Application papers for en. listment were arraigned at the re- cruiting station, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
NAVAL RESERVISTS
 BEING ENLISTED
State Assigned Quota of 50 in Latest Rscruit-
 ing Campaign

More than 50 young men from Connecticut will be accepted in the next few weeks for service in a new ly created class in the United States naval reserve, officials of the navy recruiting service here declared to- day. This class, known as V-2, will furnish the manpower for the main- tenance of naval air stations. It is male citizens who are between their 17th and 28th birthday, and possess the moral, educational and physi- cal requirements specified for men of the regular navy.
 Men enlisted in this class as ap- prentice seanen will be sent to an aviation school or to a naval avia- ton flight training activity for fur ther training. It is contemplated that the majority of the men ac- cepted will be ordered to active duty at vocational schools on or about June 1, 1941. The course of instruc- ton will cover about l6 weeks. All applicants must be willing to accept duty and should have mechanical aptitude.
 Full particulars may be obtained at the navy recruiting station To- cated in the post office building, room POS, Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
CORNHUSKERSA
 RITZ BALLROOM
Pop BensOn's Gang Widely Known; Other Featured
 Attractions Announced

Old time tunes, enjoying meteoric revival will be heard in happy go lucky tempo at the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport, Wednesday, April 18th, when Pop Benson's famous Cornhuskers will play for Square Sets m waltzes. Pops been aired for six years over VERY and Is considered leading exponent of old fashioned dancing.
 Thursday April 17th, marks the finals of the Lindy Hop contest with $30i00 in cash awarded and loving cups. There will be contin- uotis dancing with the Casa Ritz orchestra.
 New Haver's own Charlie Spivak is Ritz bound, after the meteoric success at Glen Island Casino, ap- bearing there Sunday, April 20th.
 Dick "Stinky" Rogers on April 27th, Johnny Long, May llth, are looked for Ritz dates.
 Every Saturday the waltz is king at the Ritz, played with romantic style by the Casa Ritz orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

Resolved, That the United States Convoy Materials to Europe" has been selected as the subject for the finals in the third annual de- batting tournament sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Cath ollie Youth Organization of Water bury. The contending teams will be St. Margaret's and St. Joseph's 0. Y. o. units. The latter team figured in the 1940 finals, which were won by the church of the Blessed Sacrament speakers, pres- ent city 0. Y. O. champions and holders of the James F. Arnold Memorial trophy.
 The time and place of the clos ing debate will be announced shortly by the Knights of Colum- bus committee on educational ac- tivtiies. Tn addition to the Arnold trophy the winning team will re- ceive individual medals of gold. Silver medals will be presented to the losing team.
 On the formal presentation of awards teams representing St. Ce- elias and the Chruch of the Im- maculate Conception will be the recipients of bronze medals, having reached the serni-flnals of the tour nament. Originally, sixteen teams were entered at the opening of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
AID TO BRITAIN
 POLICY SCORED
Presidents Foreign Poli- cies Criticized in Anti-
 War Meeting Here

President Roosevelt's foreign pol- icy was attacked last night by speakers addressing mass meeting at the city Hall under the sponsor ship of United Women" aided by the Waterbury Chapter, Mothers of American Sons. Congressman Edgar Chenowith of Colorado, and Van Buskirk Silvers, New Jersey archi- tect, sharply denounced the aid-to- Britain program and charged that the administration is leading this country into war.
 Congressman Chenowith declared flatly that 1t would be impossible for any power or group of powers to invade the United States success fully.
 He quoted Abraham Lincoln as saying "All the combined armies ir the world couldn't come over and take a drinE out of the Ohio river. Said the congressman: And that still goes"
 Large increases in federal taxes were predicted by Congressman ChenoWith, who said that the ad- ministration's program had ad- vanced from one of aid to Britain "short of war" to aid "short of no. thing" He asserted that Congress would probably be unable to object If the President ordered U. s. maya vessels to convoy shipments te Britain.
 The congressman declared that his sympathies are with Britain ir the present conflict but that tht United States should have no par of the war.
 MT. Silvers told the audience tha' Hitler "had teh courage of his con- victions" and stood fast by his pro. gram while President Roosevelt moved from one plaything to an. other, and that his current playtine is war.
 A list of British misdeeds ir America, India and china was read by MT. Silvers. He, too, said that his sympathy Is with the English people.
 The meeting was directed by Mrs Katharine Johnson, president of the mothers chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
o Debate Conveys for War Materials to Europe
|ORAL BARGAIN
 LEADS TO SUIT
Woman Changes Her Mind About Selling Home;
 Sued for $5,OOO

An alleged oral agreement on March 1, 1895 to sell Lakewood road property owned by Mrs. Amelia So- riero of Waterbury to Giuseppe Penta, also of this city, forms the basis of the $5,000 civil action dam- age suit the latter brings against Mrs. Soriero before Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne and 6 jury
 Guiseppi testified that the de- fendant agreed to sell the property to him for @ purported $3,500, to be paid in down payment of $500, and the balance within the next six or seven years.
 This, said Penta, was agreeable to him. He thereupon proceeded to make extensive improvements to the house and land, and paid all taxes and interest. Mrs. Soriero, as a tenant, agreed to certain deduc- tions for her room and board.
 Giuseppe built a stone wall, plant ed strawberries, constructed a stone cesspool, painted the house, inside and out, put up storm windows, remodelled the interior, repaired the roof, replaced window panes and in fact did everything to greatly en- nance the value of the house.
 And then in June of 1888, Penta testified, his dreams were rudely shattered when Mrs. Soriero sud- denly asked for ti1e entire balance of 5000. However, he promised to raise the money, and in fact suc- ceeded in doing so, but here again Mrs. Soriero allegedly failed to live up to her agreement to sell.
 "She said she changed her mind about selling the property" said Penta.
 In all this time, not a single writ ten agreement was made between the plaintiff and the defendant.
 Originally, MT. Penta owned the house, but lost 1t through a fore- closure action. Thereafter Mrs, Soriero acquired title to the property and, according to the plaintiff, sug- gested that he, Penta, repurchase the home.
 The trial Is expected to take up most of the court time today, with Atty. Sidney s. Cassel appearing for the plaintiff, and Judge Edward Mascolo for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
Full Weather Report

Boston, April 15 (UP)-Weath-
 CONNECTTCUT-CIoudy. foI- lowed by light showers late to- night, colder Wednesday.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and RHODE ISLAND-Cloudy followed by light showers late tonight and Wednes- day. forenoon, clearing in the after noon. Continued mild tonight, cold CT Wednesday.
 Another ScOrcher
 Hartford, Conn, April 15 (UP)- The weathcrman predicted another record breaking heat spell for to- day, with the therometer rising to S2 degrees or more for the second consecutive day.
 Yesterdays official reading of s2 was the highest in five years for that date.
 stood at 68 degrees, or nine degrees higher than at the same hour yes- terday. The humidity, according to the weather bureau, will continue high throughout the day, and the winds will be from the southwest
 Four-Day Forecast
 Weather bureaus four-day New England forecast for the period beginning at 7:30 tonight
 Temperatures will average about normal. Normals for the period are Boston 47, New Haven, Conn.,, 4S, Burlington, Vt., Concord, N. H., Portland, Me-, and Nantucket A and Eastport, Me-, 40. Temperatures generally above normal tonight and tomorrow will be followed by some what cooler weather tomorrow night Hyt. normal will prevail over most sec tions Friday and Saturday.
 Rainfall will total heavy, more than two-thirds of an inch. Scatter- ed showers in most sections tonight and tomorrow will be followed by widespread moderate to heavy from tai rains over all sections Thursday, probably continuing Friday. Clear ing conditions will occur Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
Knights Of Columbus Sponsoring Finals In
 Debating Tournament
St. JOsephs and St. Margarets Clash on Interesting Subject in Finals for James F. Arnold Memorial
 Trophy; Date of Meeting to Be Announced

sason. Weekly debates have been in order at the K. of o. rooms for the past four months.
 St. Joseph's team will take the affirmative side of the interesting question selected last evening at a meeting of the contending teams Tn speakers favoring the proposi- ton of the United States providing conveys for shipment of war nla- terials to Europe will be Miss Fran ces Elinskas, Miss Josephine Brazis, Edmund Jenusaitis and Edmund Shambaris. Rev. Alfred Cabitor will coach the team.
 St. Margaret's speakers will be the Misses Laura and Mary Me- Hale, Lillian Hamilton and Dorothy McVerry.
 The selection of judges will be made by the K. of o. committee. AS in former years, arrangements will be made to broadcast the finals.
 The selection of a subject dealing with American convoy for war ma terials to Europe comes as a climax to series of very interesting ques- tions debated by the young 0. Y. O. speakers during the course of the present tournament. They have ar- gued the merits of a public refer endum on war, the right of labor to strike during a national emergency, the formation of a union of coun- tries in the Western Hemisphere, the lifting of the English blockade to provide for the dominated na- tions of Europe, the Lend-Lease men andletuBfl 78e0$.. 82 1-22 bill, which was featured in the semi finals, the exemption of flre- me hand policemen from compul- sory military service and several other as equally interesting sub- jectS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
TAXPAYERS, INC.
 HEAR REPORTS
Tax Rates, Per Capita Taxes Compared; Water-
 bury 9th in Group of 50

Though Waterbury's tax rate Is higher than that of New Haven and Hartford, the average tax per capita paid by local residents Is less than that paid in the other two cities, according to statistics compiled by Taxpayers, Inc, of New Haven. Waterbury is sixth from the top however, in group of 50 cities of comparable size.
 The figures, compiled by Paul B. Wilcox, executive secretary of the taxpayers organization, show that if taxes assessed here were to be paid equally by all of the city's ap- proximately 100000 residents, the average payment would be $50.4l per person. Figured on the same basis Hartford residents would pay $57.85 each while those in New Haven would pay $5l.12 each.
 The only cities in the group where general tax payments are higher than Waterbury's are Yonkers, N. Y, where the average Is $73.10; Hart- ford, Cambridge, Mass, Springfield Mass, and New Haven.
 The lowest ranking city in the group is Jacksonville, where the per capita tax amounts to only $16.65.
 Fourteen comparable cities in the New England and Middle Atlantic area have an average general tax less than that of Waterbury, New Haven and Hartford, the statistics reveal.
 The compilation by the New Ha- ven taxpayers organization Is an- other step in It's campaign to ac- quaint New Haven residents with facts about municipal finance. The organization recently announced re- suits of Q survey showing that costs of operating il of New Haven's 1f major city departments were 27 per cent above the average for 54 com parable communities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

Marion Bogush, chairman of the committee of the Lithuanian Cath olice Students and Professional as- sociation arranging 8 variety show and dance for the benefit Of the St. Joseph's Fife and Drum Corps on April 27 at St. Joseph's hall, has announced that dance pupils of Regina Leonard, and the Makara- yich sistetrs have been secured TOT the performance.
 Pupils of the Regina Leonard studios will entertain with tap, toe acrobatic, and national dances. The well known Makaravich sisters will render songs and selections on their Hawaiian guitars. A performance Is being arranged by the fife and drum corps, directed by John w. Stokes Music for dancing will be furnished by the Hartford Melody Kings orchestra.
 The committee assisting Miss Bo. gush with arrangements includes Helen Gwazdauskas, Adele Mikenis Mrs. Matthew J. Colney, and Jo- SGpQ vy0IlhuShh6.
 The St. Joseph's senior choir will meet tonight at 7:45 for g. rehearsa under the direction of Professol Alexander J. Aleksds, choirnlaster for the annual Mothers Day con- cert which will be given at St. Jo' seph's hall. The cast for the foul act Lithuanian play, "Motinos Sir dis'' GA Mothers Heart), which wil be presented at the concert VIII b' completed ct tondght's meeting.
 Members of the Ladies' Aid SO ciety of the Third Congregations church will meet tomorrow after noon at 2:30 at the parish hall te complets preparations for the lunch con bridge which will be held the following afternoon. The ways ar1c means committee will be In charge of the event which wdll take place Thursday at 1880 at the parish hall Mrs. Henry L. Tooker will preside at the meeting tomorrow.
 The regular semi- monthly meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

courage to tell the truth about their unwillingness to fight. They came right out and filed affidavits stating that they were conscien- tious objectors. They didn't claim that they were the sole support of their dear old mother, when mother might have been boarding town paupers to make . living.
 The Ledyard Quakers, strange people who live in the Quaker town section of Ledyard, are sup posed to be a little queer in nu- merous ways. It is refreshing to find signs of intelligence, and hon. esty, among their young men. We could use more of both qualities around Britain.
 Quakers are opposed to war. They don't believe 1t is necessary to slaughter half the world in order to keep the other half off the relief rolls. One of the tough CSt uE AtSAaA8 AhACAk w WI MAkSW Wssc 8 marine who claimed to be Quaker. Maybe you've heard of him? His name was Smed Butler. General Butler was Q great guy for the headlines and the front lines. He cleaned up Brest and Quan- ticO. He had an idea that fighting was so horrible that 1t should be handled with proper speed and promptness. Smed always tried to nut . stop to fighting by doing most of it himself. He knew how.
 Herbert Hoover was also Quaker, although not from the Ledyard tribe. Mir. Hoover wouldn't recognize some of the Ledyard outfit if they met.
 We had . long talk with Mar shall Case, the Barkhamsted poll ticlan and road builder, the other day. Marshall claims that no town in Connecticut should be without properly surfaced highways. During his few years as town official. MT. Case managed to get all but seven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
FIRST ADHESIVE POSTAGE

The Penny Black, first adhesive posctaeta. .etaoinshrdlshrdlcmfwypp postage stamp put into government use, appeared May 6, 1840. carrying @ likeness of Queen Victoria. Great Britain produced the stamp as the result of 8 campaign, launched by Rowland Hill, English mathemati- clan, reformer, and schoomasted, for establishment of @ cheap uni- versal postage rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
VarietyDanceP Planned
 For St. Joseph's Corps
Committee Named to Complete Necessary Arrange
 ments: Senior Choir Meets for Rehearsal Tonight
BROOKLYN NEWS

ing of the Mount Carmel Holy Name society will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Plans will be furthered for the bowl ing banquet which will be held on April 26 and for the communion breakfast on May 4, Mothers Day A final report is expected on the progress of the minstrel show which will take place on April Is and in which the society is participating John Jannetty will preside at the meeting.
 Mary Cappelletti, James Natale Louis Celozzi, Anthony DiTer, Anna Colangelo, and Marion Dezinno rep resented Our Lady of Mount Car mel church at a quiz contest held last night at the parish hall of Oui Lady of Lourdes church. Teams from Our Lady of Lourdes and St Lucy's church participated, the lat ter being declared the winner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
ROACH INVITED BY
 SAFETY COMMITTEE

Supt. of Police William J. Roach and Patrolman James Little will speak on Safety" Thursday night at the Cheshire Rotary club at the Waverly inn and later will give an address at the Mill Plain Grange.
 Supt. Roach is scheduled to speak on April g in New York city at the Greater New York conference to be held at the Pennsylvania hotel. His topic there will be Public Co., operation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
IMPROVEMENT

Travellers from Bagdad to Da- mascus across the Syrian desert now can use a modern motor coach ln- stead of a camel. This trip oi about 470 miles is made in 24 hours, as compared with 20 days by camel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
@re4H%vyn>vtE
Whot Price Do You Put On
 Your Feet?
ESTABLISHED Isss

Don't hobbIe them = the race is to the swift - and no man con win hobbIed be fair to your feet -ond you'll be more than fair to your purse and pride.
 Just drop into this modern shoe department of ours - it hos c real chubby atmosphere and just fhe sort of modern service you men like.
 ReIox in the individually uphol- sfered bench seats - light up fos - picture the foot comfort your feet deserve - then picture the shoe craftsmanship and style you're entitled 10 = and then place your feet in the honds of our seasoned shoe fitters-the rest of the story is foot comfort for you for moons galore.
 You cont have hcppy mind with unhappy feet-our shoe bus mess is 10 keep your feet hoPpy, $6 to $lz.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
South Britain Briefs
BY BILL GARRIGUS

Since Roosevelt gave those ten Coast Guard cutters to the Brit ish, Charley the Fisherman has been keeping his cutters under lock and chain. Charley claims
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
STEEL SHIPMENTS

The steel industry of the Unite& States made shipments of lighN steel products totaling l7,524, ,000 net tons in 1889: heavy steel pdud- uct shipments totaled 21,327, 900 net tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
miles of Barkhamsted roads hard surfaced. His idea is that each and every community can do as well, provided that funds are properly handled,

Since MT. Case retired from poli- tics, he has been taking life easy and looking after his numerous properties in the township. Right now, he is revamping an old home- stead down in Barkhamsted Hol- low. The hand forged nails he has. discovered are a caution.
 Visit Barlshamsted when you have no better place to go. You'll be pleased with the layout and the people. Folks still talk United States up there. The children have a well-nourished look. Even the hired men are not sold on the idea that they must form Q union to keep from being down trodden.
 Barkhamsted is one of the few Yankee towns where proper at- tention is given to home defense. Right beside the town hall, a rugged whippet tank sits poised for the attack. The tank faces toward the sea and the industrial seacoast townships. Marshall Case got that tank for the town and he claims that 1t is worth every penny 1t cost. When the village drunk gets hostile, the constable has only to crank up that tank and start out and the drunk climbs up tt,a t,ao raet tree The tank iS also useful on town meeting days bringing voters in through hostile area. With the ports closed, no- body can see who is riding to the voting and it keeps opposition on its toes figuring out ways to win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15


 that the Jews have forced the price of carp to su oh low levels that he can barely make @ living as things are. Los- ing 8 b boa t would spell dis aster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
DEFINED

An animal that is gregarious, po- lygamous, and omnivorous, is one that lives in herds. or flocks; has more than one mate at time, and eats both animal and vegetable mat ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

Burning of wood in government locomotives of Sweden is increasing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

We adm ire those three Led. yard Quakers 2.AA AA Al
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-07

fore, even temporary delays
could not change the final out
come.
A total Of 104 planes, six of
them on old aerial backgrounds
with Britain, were reported
downed, destroyed or damaged
against seven German losses.
The high command gave these
reports of action on Germany's
two main fronts:
Southeast:
Belgrade air-raided four times
yesterday; Notifications an d
"other war-vital detectives" in
the Yugoslav capital repeatedly
attacked; airports of central and
southern Yugoslavia effectively
bombed and attacked with ma
chine guns" the Belgrade main
rail station, pontoon bridge
east of the city and several
transport trains" hit.
Against Britain:
A total of Is ships of about
$4,000 tons destroyed by air at
tack and an additional IA mer-
chantmen damaged b e tween
April 4 and this morning.