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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
HEADLINES OF
 YESTERYEARS
Ten years ago today lm Waterbury

Ten years age today ln Waterbury
 Betting and big talk were rampant in Waterbury over the eventual outcome Of the referendum being taken among members of the bar (legal profession) on the question of prohibition. A to- tal ok 1000 votes had been returned to the committee in charge of the polling, with 800 more expected. The, feel. ing was general that the Wa. terbury association would return m overwhelming vote favoring the repeal of the unpopular eighteenth amend. ment. The letters sent out by the committee gave law yers tho opportunity to take their choice of three alter natives: outright repeal, modification or Q continus ation of the status quo. Twenty years age today tn Waterbury
 Corporal Frank coyle Post, American Legion, made plans to hold installations of re- cently-elected officers some time in January. officers chosen at the elections were: Capt. F. P. Armstrong, corn- mander: Deputy Sheriff John Tierney, senior vice-com- mander; Walter Hart, junior vice-commander; Theobald Conway, adjutant; Wallace Ingles, assistant adjutant; Thomas P. Moore, finance officer: Fred w. Chesson, asst. finance officer; w. E. Goldsmith, service officer; Rev. Herbert Gallaudet, chaplain: W. F. Goldsmith, Americanization officer; Wall ter Hart, athletic officer and E. Christy Erk, histor- ian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
No New Auto Tire
 Sales Until Dec. 22
Temporary Ban Posted to AlOwU U. s. Time to Deter. mine How Crude Rubber ImpOrtatiOns Are TmperiIed

The governments order forbid. uing the sale of new automobile nres to consumers during the per- lou December ll Co 22, should be cheerfully received by tire inanu- 1ecturers, dealers, and motorists alike as an opportunity to serve their country, 2. 3. Davis, Jr., pres- ident Of United States Rubber Coni- pany, said today.
 "As Q result of Japans sudden attack in the Pacific our government needs 0 Bnort time to determine how seriously crude rubber iinrort- atioEs are imperfect" Mir. pavis said. Until this can be ascertained, it is wise to discontinue for Q few days Nll new tire sales except those for the most important war needs.
 Tt should be remembered that this Is a temporary measure. At the end of this short period the govern- ment expects Co have ready Q pro. g-am for the distribution and sale of tires. l am confident that both the public and the industry will give their fullest corporations to both the present and the future program"
 To motorists who must replace tires during the period December ii to 22, Mir Davis offered the follow ing suggestions:
 "If the carcass of the tire is good, have it retreaded. By fetreading we mean the vulcani2atIon of e "new- tread of rubber on to the carcass. A retread gives almost as much mlle- age as the original rubber. The gov- ernnefit has found that retreaded tires on tts vehicles give them 90 per cent to 100 per cent as much wear. Also, retreads cost only about oneshalf as much as new tires. If the motoris''s tires do not warrant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12

The action was based upon in- juries, allegsdly resulting in perm- anent incapacttatlon end disability, suffered ty Giuseppe Ciarlegiio of this city when he was struck by Q car lest December %.
 The plaintiff charged that the mishap occurred while he was walk. ing near tho intersection os Weiton and Laurel streets. Defendants in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
Red Cross Organizes
 War Fund Campaign
Roll Call Appeal Nearing End; $2O,OOO Mark Passed;
 New Quota, $S5,OOO, Needed for National Emergency

As contributions in the annual roll call Of the lecal chapter, Amer lean Red Cr6sS, continued to triekie in to campaign headquarters today, officials Of the Waterbury chapter turned their attention to the task of raising tho quota Of SSb,000 for the organizations war fund, which was assigned the ctiy yesterday.
 A meeting of the colAmittee In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
SYNAGOGUE PLANS
 SERVICES TONIGHT

"Cur Past, Our Present, and Our Future" is the subject selected by Rabbi William P. Greenfield for c special service tonight ct e:iB in the Beth-El synagogue. The serv- ice, held in conjunction with the weekly Sabbath services, will in. clude prayer for divine intercesslon in behalf of American armed forces and leaders of the nation. It !s the first of it's kind held in this city since the outbreak of war Sun. day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
ICLoo FAcT

Snow housss arc used in north | ern Canada and in some parts of '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
PATENT BUTTON co.
 ANNOUNCES BONUS

The Patent Button Go. has an- nounced that 1t will give a Christi mas bonus two weeks pay to all employees, workers at the plant said ofncials today. The factory is lo- cated on Brown street.
 Earlier in the day, the Waterbury Brass Workers Union had an- nounced an agreement with the Mattatuck Mfg. Co. whereby the company will give @ Christmas bonus of one weeks pay as well as other concessions.
 CL.O. unions in Waterbury some weeks ago began a drive for Christ mas bonuses and general wage in- creases.
 George Washington received no salary for his services during the American pnvc1a1kioY1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12

Q grand total of $204.i6 from that district; Fl Monasio el chef Le- banon, Syrian Ladies' society, SS; mall subscriptions, s22; office sub- scripsions, 30.
 Total returns to date: S20,B2see.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12

Santiago. chile, believes much ue lts gas shortage is caused hy Wasas of gas by workmen sent % eHaninn heaters that no longer heat hA19 water,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12

the action were Paul Afarti og Wat- erbury, driver Of the vehicle, and William E. Tyrren of Wolcott, its owner. Amount Of settlement was not revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12

dEeeniand, co a majority oE kimOs never have sssn ssh houses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
YOuMay AIWaysBe COnstipated If-

you don't correct faulty living habits. In the meantiIfe to help insure gentle yet thorough tOwol movem0nts-- take Or. EdwArds' 0llvo Tablets.
 Olive Tablets are stHspfv teoNdeTfuI not only to rallevo constipation but also Go stir up liver bile secretion and toneup antegtinal muscular action. ibf, 3ot, eof.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12

More than 10000 tons Of metal has been salvaged from bombed buildings in Manchester, England, and sold for from ei2 to e240 c ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-12
'$25,OOO LAWSUIT
 SETTLED TODAY

Settlement Of Q e2B 900 suit was reported today with tho filing of withdrawal papers in superior court.
Evening star., 1941-01-13

ding all phases Of emergency trans
portation problems. c. C. Wardlow,
sole arbiter of the Transatlantic
Passenger Conference of New York,
was chosen chairman of the group.
Other members include:
R. C. Morse, vice president, Penn
sylvania Railroad, Philadelphia;
John M. Franklin, president, Inter-
national Mercantile Marine, New
York Harry D. Crooks, president,
Crooks Terminal Warehouses, Chi
cago; c. r. Smith, president, Amer
ican Airlines. Inc. New York; Ar
thur M. Hill, president, National
Association of Motor Bus Operators,
Charleston, w. Va; Ted v. Rodgers.
president, American Trucking As
sociation. Washington, and Col. L.
w. Oliver, U. S. A, retired.
Gen. Gregory, who is also traffic
manager of the War Department,
and Col. D. C. Cordiner, chief of
the transportation division in the
quartermaster generals Office, also
are members of the group.
A score of leading transporta-
ton officials in and out of the Gov
Evening star., 1941-01-13
D. c. Building Costs Estimated
To Be II Pct. Over Year Aqo

1t costs about II per cent more
to build a house in Washington
this winter than it did a year ago,
according to figures released today
by the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board
A standard siX-room house would
cost S6,416, the boards division of
research calculated, on the basis of
December statistics. Twelve months
previously the figure would have
been S5,738.
AS recently as last September such
nome would have cost $5,894.
For purposes of its study the
bank board theoretically con-
structed" a particular type of house
The changes in cost reflect prices
of materials and their transporta-
ton, and the wages of building
labor.
This home is detached, containing
Evening star., 1941-01-13

ernment service attended an initial
conference last week at which the
problems of the expanding Army
we're outlined.
Four lines of study along which
the group could cooperate were
presented. The first two involved
the increase of efficiency of trans
port in present means and methods
and the most effective use of each
form of transport to meet military
traffic problems.
Evening star., 1941-01-13

L
Born in Rockbridge County, Va,
about a mile from the Natural
Bridge, Mr.. Gilbert, in the words of
one of his surviving brothers. had
an instinct for acting" Growing up
in the reconstruction period Of the
South, however, he had little time to
develop his talent, and not much
more time for schooling.
Ambition Won Out.
Until he was 20 he helped his
father in renurturing the fields
which had been ravaged by the
Civil War. But at 20 he could no
longer hold back his ambition. and
set out for Cincinnati. one of the
embarkation points for the rough
and-tumble West.
Starting with a role in "Picketts
Last Charge Mr.. Gilbert began
life of road companies which took
him over the West and good part
of Canada. Among the many sub
sequent productions in which he ap-
peared were The Virginian" and
Uncle Toms Cabin
actor then that Mr.. Gilbert usually
carried a pair of heavy revolvers
with him. There not only was the
possibility of banditrv when trav-
cling, but bloody small-scale rioting
in the tough frontier towns the
shows visited.
Married in Cincinnati.
- me
early Years of his theatrical career
to katherine Argyle Martin of Gin
cinnati, an actress. Sometimes she
appeared in performances with her
husband, sometimes in separate
shows. They had daughter, now
Mrs. Aoa Vanden Rhodes of Bra
denton, Fla, who appeared with her
parents in child parts. Mrs. Rhodes
did not follow the stage
Later, Mr.. Gilbert made his head
quarters in New York. He lived in
actors row on TWenty-third street
and knew such prominent figures as
Chauncey Alcott and John Drew.
In New York, Mr.. Gilbert began
to write number of plays, all based
on some part of his experience as
Snowman in the West.
Although he had reached a re-
spected position on the American
stage by the turn of century, he
never forgot the days of his early
struggles. He used to tell of poor
actor who reused him from bed late
one night in a San Francisco hotel.
Charlie, I'm sick" the actor told
him. I'm dying. Get doctor
Gave Bed to Friend.
Mr.. Gilbert gave his bed to his
friend, dressed himself and went
out in the darkened streets of San
Francisco searching for physician.
He finally found one, but despite
their efforts the friend died.
. Mr.. Gilbert tried acting in movies
when they came into popularity, but
like many actors of the old school
could never adjust himself to the
camera and to the lack of audience
He played in one motion picture
called MY Last Dollar" before he
gave up the silent screen. When
talking pictures became popular he
again was asked to go to Hollywood,
but he refused.
His wife died at their Virginia
home about five years ago.
In addition to Mrs. Rhodes, he
is survived by three brothers,
Thomas Edward Gilbert of Airing
ton and Henry Wyatt Gilbert and
Asa Leigh Gilbert, both of Wash
ington.
Funeral services were held at
o'clock this afternoon at the S. H.
Hines parlors, Fourteenth and Har-
ward streets NV, with DR.. Cove
G. johnson, pastor of the National
Baptist Church, officiating. Burial
was in Glenwood Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-01-13

Mr.. Colwell was a graduate of the
Naval Academy and served as a
lieutenant in the Spanish-American
War. Later he was graduated from
the National Law School and spe-
cialiZed in patent laws.
He died in Carlisle Hospital Satur-
day night. A sister, Mary Hall
Colwell, survives.
Evening star., 1941-01-13
Advisory Committee
On transportation
To Assist Army
}. l. Rodgers Of |. {. c.
And Eight Experts
In Field Named

Maj. Gen. Edmund e. Gregory,
quartermaSter general, has an
nounced formation of a committee
of advisers consisting of eight
prominent transportation experts
and Commissioner John L. Rodgers
of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
Representatives of rail, water, bus,
truck and air transportation agen-
cies comprise this advisory group
selected to assist the Army in ham
Evening star., 1941-01-13
Rites Set for CoIweII,
Retired Naval Officer

B. the Associated Press.
CARLISLE, Pa, Jan. 13.-Funeral
services will be held tomorrow for
James Hall Colwell, retired naval
officer and former chief examiner
of the aeronautics and ordnance
division of the United States Patent
Office.
Born in Carlisle 80 years ago,
Evening star., 1941-01-13
Is MAGISTRATE at "a

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Jan. 13
(SpeciaD e. E. Allemong, "a, be-
Heved to be the oldest magistrate in
the State, assumed his duties as
justice of the peace at Great Caca-
pom, in Morgan County last week.
He served 30 years as magistrate
many years ago.
Evening star., 1941-01-13

living room, dining room, kitchen
and lavatory on first floor; three
bedrooms and bath on second floor.
There is one-car garage. The ex-
terror is wide-board siding, with
brick and stucco as features of de-
sign. The cost does not include land
nor such variable finishing touches
as wallpaper and lighting fixtures.
The home is of $4,000 cubic feet
volume. This season the cubic-foot
cost is 267 cents, compared with
239 cents a year before.
Evening star., 1941-01-13

WOulU II d V Z
en- 81 on
March 25.
Mr.. Gilbert
came to Arling-
ton County, Va,
to live in 1923.
He had been in
Ill health for a
number of years.
Washingtonians
last saw him on
the stage shortly
before the World
War, when he
appeared at the
National The
ater as the judge
Evening star., 1941-01-13
Historion to Speak

DR.. w. M. Gewehr, head Of the
history department at the Uni
versity of Maryland, will speak at
the meeting of the James F. oyster
Parent Teacher Association at 8
o'clock tonight.
Evening star., 1941-01-13
SuIt as q Fertilizer

More sugar can be obtained from
sugar beets by using common salt
as a fertilizer, declares Prof. M. A.
Yegorov, professor of an agricul-
tural institute in Russia, after 20
years of research
Evening star., 1941-01-13
Charles Reid Gilbert,
Pioneer Actor, Dies
In Hospital Here
Arlington Resident, 81,
Toured West in EARLY
Doys Of U. S. Stage

Charles Reid Gilbert, a pioneer
actor who helped bring the theater
to the West. died in Georgetown
University Hospital yesterday. He
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-24
THAT QUESTION OF WAR

We've all heard the problem of U. 5 entry into the
debated from many different sides that are
weary thinking about it. But isn't the kind of thing
put aside think about day in the future Ii
probably has to be decided within the next few months
and the whole future of lives and of Americas his
tory will depend upon decision.
Here some of the basic questions we must con-
slider in making this moment )us decision:
l. What will actually happen to America spiritual
ly economically, and socially if don't into the war
and if rs Il consequence, &c many wins?
2. If unwilling accept the idea of Ger
victory is it necessary to go into the TO
prevent such a victory?
8. If decide that Americas help is necessary TO
German defeat, TO what extent and how soon
must give that help?
A. Would we be better off to wait, produce as
much material can supply Bsltain VITA all avail
able supplies and hope keep out Of physical oul
selves?
s. If consider it inevitable that will get into
the later, should declare in the hope OF
bringing about quicker victory?
There countless other questions, but most o.
them revove around the above. There only
tion which should ask ourselves Thal Is.
Ii go into the would be assured of victory?
If that a question in the minds of Americans l.
would result in spiritual suicide.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-24

pected only half dozen, but there the crowd and
he would have to make the best of it.
Now he learned who the judges one the mus
c critic the newspaper another the head of the Pea
body Music Institute third the conductor Of the Ball.
tmore Symphony orchestra. most impressive group.
The contest began Larry depressed over how
well they played. His heart sank lower and lower He
the third from the last and they played he rea
lied they all tossing off the jazz favorittes
He began studying the judges to if he could deter
mine how his rivals being received then he sudden
realized that they all highbrows. When his time
he played Beethoven's Mnuet in G." He had prac-
ced very little and he didn't do we'll He had staked
everything playing for The judges instead of the
dience.
The judges conferred. Brcathess moments passed
The judges came back. Well, you guess who the
winner. The boy who had studied the judges.
He capitalized on his success and finally book
ed for a vaudeville tour. He offered engagement
in London. While there he made recording of the
song Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" 100000 copies
sold.
manufacturer produced Larry Adler harmonica.
In year $50 900 sold Still selling. He is now
probably the most famous and highest paid harmonica
player the world. And he got his chance because of
two things First he decided to make himself stand out
from his rivals Second he studied the judges and de
These two very simple principles which any one
Read them again; study them, and when
the time comes, them.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-24

PHOENIX, Oct. 17-If Phoenix
and the Salt River valley are to
gain designation as defense
housing area TO obtain issuance of
priorities for building materials
some speedy work must be done.
1t is learned from an authorita-
tive source that factual informa
ton sought by federal administra-
tors and requested by Arizonas S
congressional delegation has not
been supplied by Arizona's Civil
ian Co-ordinating Defense council.
even though the councils secre-
tary was specifically instructed in
kilograms from the national capi-
tai where to obtain the informa
ton.
With a fanfare of publicity the
council late in September wrote
to Charles F. Palmer, co-ordinator
OF Defense Housing, o. f. NJ, re-
questing that the entire Salt Riv-
er valley be designated as a de-
fense housing area. No reasons
were cited-just a request
Advised of the letter, U. S. Sen.
Ernest w. Mcfarland immediate
ly contacted Mr.. Palmer's office
in Washington and as result tel
egraphed d. Kelly Turner. council
secretary:
office of Charles F. Palmer.
co-ordinator OEM, suggests you
supplement your letter with fig
ures showing migration to Salt
River valley which has thus far
taken place on account of defense
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-24
CO-ORDINATOR OF CO-ORDINATORS

The biggest problem of the United States govern
ment today is its unwdiness. 1t has become big
far-spread that the taxi drivers who the
best informed people in Washington where govern
ment today is its unwiediness has become big
customers that they don't know how to help them fine
the co-ordinator of this or the office of that.
Consequently in order that department of the
government will be able to locate another department
co-ordnatng depar. .ments in operation. There
the United States lnfoI nation Service the CoOrdna
tor Information and such-like, but they now bd
coming numerous that a department seems nece~
say co-ordnatng the co-ordinators. That turn
out be of the jobs of the Office of Facts and
Figures, being organized in Washington.
In addition TO keeping track of all the departments
that exist and their functions coordinatng departments
also charged with the duty of helping the various de-
partmens to keep from step ping anohers toes TO
prevent overlapping in the work of the departments 10
inform department. what information it get from
another department-and, in general to help hand
of government to know what the other hand is doing
The Office of Facts and Figures will attempt to
that conflicting facts and figures not issued by differ
government bureaus and will also inform who
wants to know what facts and figures available
any particular subject 1t difficult undertaking and
hope that in regard to its figures the office
avoid living up its unfortunate alphabetical nickname
OFF
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-24

their means of livelihood as a re-
suit of this move range from
100000 to 100000 but whatever
the exact figure, it is clear that
a termination on construction will
have serious repercussions through.
out the country.
The SPAB order ends all build
ing which is not for defense pur-
poses or which uses any appreci-
able amount of metals needed for
defense industries. Just how far
this will go in stopping building
of private homes has not been
finally determined, but it will
definitely interrupt programs of
building of schools, post offices.
apartment houses, bridges, roads.
etc. And it is expected that il will
seriously interfere with home de-
velopment programs except in
areas where small homes are
urgently needed to house defense
workers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-24
lM@;xa41k
Amhos Of 'Hosv 10 Win rsisnds
.end Is1lxencs People"
DISADVANTAGES NO CAUSE
FOR COMPLAINT

In 1927 newspaper in Baltimore had a headline
which attracted the attention of boy
The headline stated that newspaper was going try
to find the best harmonica player in Baltimore The four
teenyear-old boy decided he going to win that
test. His Larry Adler
He had bicycle and using it to money by
collecting subscriptions to magazines He had cheap
inconsequental harmonca but he needed better one
to enter the contest he took 50 and bought har
monica. All he could afford.
Then he began to practice. He wanted teacher,
but could not afford one, he taught himself And he
practced with hand he rode along his bicycle.
At last the big day The newspaper had play
ed it up; big crowd was When Larry went behind
the scenes, he found big crowd there too Then he
found they were contestants-23 of them He had ex-
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-24

activities and projects in valley
and further migration which can
z. 4,...o aDly expected by reason
OF such defense work. Also that
you furnish figures giving com.
pete picture as TO housing short
age which exists or is in prospect
as result Of migration of defense
workers. military personnel. etc
Undoubtedly various chambers OF
commerce in valley have accurate
data and figures with regard to
these phases of the matter and
viii cooperate with you in assem-
bling same for transmission to
Palmer. II you will advise me
when you have forwarded desired
information, will get behind the
matter at this end and do all pos.
sible TO expedite establishment OF
Salt River valley as defense area
AS days and weeks sped by, in
terested Phoenicians took the mat
ter up direct with Washington
This week. Sen Mcfarland advis
ed by wire:
81 again contacted Mr. Palmer's
office and was advised that none
of the information and data re
quested in my wire TO Mr. Turn
er has been received as yet anC
that it was absolutely necessary
that such data be submitted be
fore Salt River valley could be de
clared defense housing area. Mr.
Palmer's office said they would be
glad to cooperate with us bu
must have proper evidence o.
housing shortage and could not ar
bitrarily designate any area a!
defense area.
Unwilling to wait further OF
Gov. Osborn's council. Phoenician!
sought the assistance of the Phoe
nix Chamber of Commerce anC
the aid of Charles A. Stauffer
Arizona Republic. publisher, wht
assigned two staff men to as
semble data TO be forwarded t
Washington.
An authoritative source told thu
Watchtower: Nearly montl
has ELAPSED without this informa
ton reaching Washington. Tn