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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
MASSACHUSETTS,
 OPEN TO BOYS
Opportunities Announced By Drs COndon; Resigna-
 lions Announced

Supt. of Schools Thomas ]. Con- don announced last night, at meet ing of the Board of Education, that all youths between the ages of l6 and 2I may qualify to take examir1a- tions as inspectors in defense in dustries Successful candidates will be reimbursed on 8 basis of S1,02O per year for a three month train ing period, and upon completion of the 00-day course, will receive $1,- 250 annually. Applications should be filed at the post office.
 A bill, authorizing an expenditure of $500 for the extermination of termites, the final step in 8 cam paign against the insects, in Crosby High, was approved.
 Corp. Counsel J. Gregory Lynch will endeavour to secure settle ment of SIS from the driver of a car which collided with one belor g. ing to the department, pr. Condon announced
 The resignations of Marie L. Mad- den, Henry s. Chase school teacher, and Madeline D. Kuevin, Slocun school, were accepted; and the board agreed on raising tuition fees for out-of-town pupils to $122.80 for elementary pupils, and $147.79 for High school students.
 The committee on rules proposed and the board approved, recom- mendation that Moran street from Cooke street to point east of Fern street. including lot c5 on the may of Avalon, be transferred from the Abbott school district to the Kings bury school district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05

Rev. J.F. DOnnelly leading thinkers. The individual or organization op- posed to the organization of labor is opposed to a principle which is truly Christian and soundly Amer tcan.
 The greatest force which Ameri- can labor has had to struggle against, has been "those respectable influences" which have connived and eonspired to deprive the Amer jean 1aborIng man of rights and dignities which are justly his There was & time in America when it was the accepted opinion among indus trialists that labor had no right to organize, no right to bargain, no right to protest against injustice. That day has gone.
 The cause Of those who bore the burdens has always been champion ed by the Church. When Leo XIII gave the world his great encyclical letter on labor in 1891, the world was amazed. Reading those pages today seems to be reading what is obvious. But when those pages were written their thoughts were not &C., cepted anywhere. The tremendous influence of the Catholic Church was placed by supreme authority. behind movement which till then was widely disapproyed in the high er plane" of society.
 Plus XXI in his commemorating encyclical in 1891 stated that, "Workingmen's associations should be organized and governed so as to furnish the best and most suitable means for helping each member better his condition" God knows the condition of the worker in many parts of our country cries out for that betterment.
 The experience of history teaches us, that the only protection of the worklngnan against the power of wealth is a strong, intelligent and morally sound union of all the workers. Indeed we may meet fair and honest employers whose sense of justice is fair enough to make unioifization almost unnecessary. But the protection of the worker is not something temporary, something that may be left to the good will of the employer. Labor's needs are per- manent. In good times and in bad times the union is the sole protec- ton of the worker.
 NEEDS OF LABOR TODAY
 The cause of labor in America to- day has three needs. First, of course, is organization; labor must organize under competent leaders Secondly, these organizations must strive to obtain for their members a living wage sufficient to sustain their families at least in frugal comfort. Thirdly, ard this is of urgent im- portance today, the principles, poli-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
STATE

Tonight marks your final oppor- tunity of seeing the comedy with music kiss the Boys Goodbye" CO., starring Don Ameche and Mary Martin, at the air conditioned State theater. The second big hit of this program is Forced Landing" star ring Richard Arlen.
 For bang-up film entertainment Warner Bros Three Sons O'Guns' opening at the State tomorrow promises to be one of the funniest motion pictures of the season.
 In the title roles are a rascally trio of talented young players: Wayne Morris, Tom Brown and Will liam Orr. Their mother is played by Irene Rich and Marjorie Ram beau is the aunt.
 The films cavorting is about the three boys, wastrels all, and their attempts to dodge the draft. Always problem children, trombone playing Wayne, actor Bill and sports-pro- moter jack f-all-trades Tom, give Miss Rich heartache to add to her headache when the conscription questionnaireS arrive.
 Jerked out of inertia, Wayne mag nimously accepts job, that he can claim his mother a dependent. Bill can't talk his girl, the lovely Su- same Peters, out of waiting for a church wedding, so he elopes with a dizzy show girl, Tom wonders about what ailments can keep him out. It takes Miss Rambeau to tell them off and assure the draft board of her nephews' eligibility.
 All in all Three Sons O'Guns" is definitely the happiest army story that ever flashed across the screen and we advise you to see it if you want to laugh loud and long.
 right Shoes" Damon Runyon's short-short story classic is the sec ond big hit of the program and boasts a cast of sure-fire perform CTS such as John Howard, Brod Crawford, Binnie Barnes, Leo Car rillo, Anne Gwynne Samuel S. Hinds and Shemp Howard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
STRAND

Attractions concluding their en- agreements this evening ct Warmers Strand theater are "The Big Store" starrin the Marx Brothers with Tony Martin and . giant cast of other fAvorites: also Walter Piudg- ,on and Joan Blondell in Man Hunt.
 Tomorrow the Strand will present its patrons with another giant twin feature program with the thrilling romantic adventure "One Night isi Lisbon" eo-stafrlng Fred MacA1urray and Madeleine carroll as the head line attraction.
 Screaming air raid warnings; the ring of hobnail boots against once peaceful payements: all of the old world blacked out-except for one tiny spot along the southern coast Lisbon. Here, in the small capitol oi Portugal. remains the last outpost oi sanity, peace, laughter, music and romance.
 MacAAurray plays the part of on American aviator who ferries bomb. err across the Atlantic to the RAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
M The Local Theaters
POLI'S

A. J. Cronan, the noted English author who gave us "The Citadel, now has written another story that has been produced for the screen and rivals in every detail his former success. The title of the new offer ing is "The Stars Look Down" al- ready a best seller and it promises to soar to new heights when this film has been generally released. The picture opens today at the Loew-Poli theater. and will continue until Thursday night as the head line attraction on the double-fea. ture program that has as its second feature, thrill-laden adventure of the linen of the air" and this bears the title of Emergency Landing.
 The greatest comedian Of our time makes his bow, on the screen of the Loew-Poli, Friday in Bran don Thomas immortal comedy, "Charley,S Aunt" and the man who is starred is none other than our old friend of the air-waves, Jack Benny. He Is cast in the title role of this long time favorite, and this role promises to be the most hilari- ous and original of his career.
 The story Is that of fellow who helps out two of his college pals by masquerading as the friends aunt. While clothed as the aunt, he chaperons two young ladies and re- ceiveS two proposals of marriage. Then at the height of his imper- Sonation, the real aunt comes upon the scene. How he and his friends get out of their predicament, make for one of the funniest comedy cli- maeS.x
 Preview audiences have gone in- to raves over Jack Benny's perform ance and have called him the fun nieSt thing in skirts. Kay Francis is the real aunt who turns up at the wrong time and with Reginald Owen, James Ellison, Arleen Whe- Ian and others make up very in- pressive cast.
 Here is one film that gives you the perfect blend, of a great com- edian, in a great comedy; some times comedian tries to play dra- matic roles and vice-versa, but in this film everything Is tried to get all the laughs possible, and how they have succeeded!
 On the same program, making a perfectly balanced bill, is Lloyd No- ian in Dressed to Kill," an action film of the first water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05

Torrington, Aug. 5.-Rev, Charles Bryant of PittSfield Mass, the oldest living former pastor of the First Congregational Church in West Tor rington is expected to take part in the October bicentennial celebration of the church, which has gained a place in national history as the baptismal place of John Brown, the famous abolitionist. One of the two other living former pastors, Rev. Bradley F. Skinner of New Britain, will take prominent part in the three-day celebration starting Oc- tober IT.
 A highlight of the service will be John Brown Memorial in which the local John Brown Club will par ticipate. Rev. Carl R. Key, present pastor of the church, will deliver a sermon on the Moral and Religious Elements in the Life of John Brown" Historical exhibits, morn ing and afternoon services and a fellowship dinner will also be in cluded on the program.
 Work of renoyating the church for the celebration is nearly complete and the Bicentennial Committee is preparing a suitable program for the outstanding event in Torrington this fall Part of the funds for re- nOvating the church was raised through Community Forum lectures here during the past two seasons.
 Today the church has a member ship of 233 as compared to the 17 men and women who were admitted to membership when the church was organized October 21, 1741. Sev- enty-three new members were added to the church rolls during the pas torate of Rev. Carl R. Key who came here December 1, 1888. succeeding MT. Skinner. During the past 200 years the church has had 20 pas tors. The first was Rev. Nathaniel Roberts. The list includes such names as Rev. Samuel Orcutt, who gained fame as the author of the Torrtngton History published in 1870, and Rev. Lemuel Hayes who was the first Negro to be ordained to the Congregational ministry. Rev. MT. Hayes came here in 1787.
 History records that Rev. Mir. Hayes was pastor when John Browns parents, Owen and Ruth Brown, joined the church on Mo- vember 3, 1900. Unusual incidents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
John Browns Church
 Nearly 200 Years Old
TOrringtons Three-Day Celebration to Start October
 "; AbOlitiOnist Christened in New City Ediice

which occurred during his pastorate are recorded in church history. He was the son of Negro father and a white mother and was de- serted by his parents at an early age. Reared by Congregational church deacon, the boy became unusually eloquent and he pre- pared for the ministry.
 Rev. MT. Hayes gained statewide notice, and it is said that pastors from such towns as Winchester Washington and Norfolk became angry when their parishioners trav- eled to Torrington to hear the Me- gro preacher deliver one of his elo- quent discourses. One story says that layman, contemptuous of the pastor, kept his hat on when he came to attend service. As the pastor preached, the layman be- came greatly moved took off his hat and thereafter was one of the Negro preachers most staunch sup porters.
 The present church at the inter- section of Goshen and Norfolk roads was erected in 1871, a portion oi the original building being moved from Brandy Hill road,
 In a manual commemorating thu church'S one hundred and fiftietf anniversary 50 years ago the follow ing is recorded: AS this churci has triumphed for the past 15 years, a witness of the power 0 truth and righteousness, so may i remain for many years to come, ar instrument in Gods hand for thu saving of many souls"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
GEORGE BODEN DAY
 TO BE OBSERVED
Kiwanians Plan Annual Outing Aug. l3; To Dis-
 cuss Convention Trip

The Kiwanis club has designated Wednesday, August l3. as George Boden Day. An outing to his Con- necticut River estate will feature the event. A diversified program of sports, quoit, golf, croquet, boat rides and rocking chair contests has been arranged by the committee in charge. Rev David P. Gaines, Dr. Bevans and James Williams com prise the arrangements committee
 Tomorrow noon at the weekly luncheon meeting at the Hotel El- ton, Howard Miller and Earl Couch will report on their trip to the an- nual national Kiwanis convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
 The Boy Scouts have extended an invitation to all Kiwanians to at- tend a dinner today at the Boy Scout camp in Plymouth. The din. ner will be served at S:3O p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
CILYARD LEADS
 ANIMAL CLINIC
Waterbury Veterinarian to Attend State Convention
 in MiddletOwn

Middletown, Aug. 5-More than 75 veterinarians from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut are expected here tomorrow at Il a. m for the quarterly meeting of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical As- sociation in Higgins inn.
 After a business session and din- ner the association will hear an ad- dress by pr. Gerry B Schnell, guest clinlcian, of the staff of Angel Mem. orial hospital, Boston, Mass. Dr. Echnelle will speak on Far Surgery in Dogs"
 Motion pictures will follow the address and the group will then ad- journ to the hospital of Dr. Mel W Pieper of Randolph road, assecia- ton president, where a small and large animal clinic will be held.
 pr. Richard T. Giiyard of Water buxy and Dr., F. F. Bushnell oi Manchester will conduct 6 large animal clinic.
 The committee in charge of thu clinic follows: Dr. Pieper, Middle town; Dr. J P. Mcintosh, New Brit ain. and pr. Raymond Larson, New ington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05

He falls harder than . parachutist for Miss Carroll, glamorous volun- teer chauffer to a British Foreign official. The locale is evenly div- ided between air-raid shelters in London and Lisbon's night life. Fifth columnists stalk in and out of the picture between laughs, furnishing exciting suspense and more than one reason for romance.
 Included in the ail-star support ing cast are such favorites as Pa- tricla Morrison. Billie Burke, John Loder. Dame May Whitty, Edmund uwenn and Reginald Denny. As the co-feature the manage ment will present another entertaln- lng hit titled "There's Magic m Music" with Allan Jones, Susanna Foster and ether numerous Holly wood luminaFies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
WAR IN EUROPI A YEAR AGO,
 AUG. s, l0AO
By x,nitsa Prsss

President Roosevelt called upon the states te cooperate with the Federal government in combating fifth column activities. hut warned against emotional haste" iA legis. iatlan nhd law snactment.
 R. A. Y. bembea and sst fire e Rnhr sll plant st eteEkaede, Brit. ish air ministry sspoRted.
 six Italian planss were shcl down h aWe aiF battles ever ths western GsssEt asss ss Es5pA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05

Waterville, Aug. 5.-A business meeting of Court Welch, Foresters of America, will be held Thursday night, August 2 at 8 o'clock, at For esters' Hall, with Robert Wright, chief ranger, presiding. Plans will be completed for the annual outing, which will mark the forty y-seventh anniversary of the founding of the court. The affair will be held Sat- urday afternoon, and evening, Aug ust 18th, at the French Colony, Hitchcock Lake, and all members and their friends are invited to at- tend. John Humphrey is chairman of the outing, with Maynard Bux- ton, Theodore Bristow, William Lonergan and William Smith, as- Sisting.
 In connection with the state For esters' outing in September, there will be a joint gathering at the executive quarterly council meeting of Grand Court Officers, and the state officers outing committee, Aug. Is, with dinner at "Ye Old Castle Inn," Saybrook.
 Outing Thursday
 The annual outing of the Pride of Welch Circle, Companions of the Forest, will take place Thursday night at Savin Rock. Mrs. Francis Whalen, chief companion, will be in charge of the affair, and requests to be contacted by all who wish to go before Wednesday night, so she may make reservations.
 The bus will leave Waterville for Savin Rock at o'clock, and all members and their friends are asked to meet at the corner of Chapel street at that time. The return trip will be made at mid night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
LOBBYING FEES
 ARE REPORTED

Payment of SIS each to Attorney Richardson Bronson and Attorney Miles McNiff, Jr., in lobbying fees has been reported to Secretary of State Chase Going Woodhouse. MT Bronson was paid by the Connecti- cut Farm Bureau Federation and MT. McNiff by the Oakville fire dis trict.
 A total of $950 in payments to Attorney John M. Bailey of Hart ford from several organizations has also been reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05

or local interest and certainly of importance was the fifth annivers- ary gathering of the Brass Workers Organizing Committee of the Union lof Mine, Mil and Shelter Workers. The Union, a CIO affiliate, is intent on organizing fifty thousand brass workers in Connecticut. The program or the meeting, which noted the success of the organizing drive, was interesting, instructive and repre- sentatively American.
 THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
 AND THE LABOR UNION
 Labor organization, sound and re- Sponsible organization based on dem- ocratic principles, is not something
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
RICHARD w. CLARK
 NAMED TO STAFF

Richard w. Clark of Park road was appointed to the staff of Ira Stevens, superintendent of the coun- ty building on Kendrick avenue to i'll the vacancy of John Hanson who assumed his duties as common pleas court messenger last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05
K-K-K-K. T. STEVENS

Katharine Stevens, who has top role in "The Great Mans Lady" with Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea, has altered her name to K. T. Stevens. Friends call her Katie. Her real name Is Gloria Wod.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-05

that the Catholic Church merely accepts, but rath- Ire something that she wholehearted- 'ly approves, some thing that her popes have been clanor2ng Tor, for c e n turies. The American laboring man has no great CT co-worker and ally an the Catholic Church, it's hierarchy, it's
Evening star., 1941-11-02

she got one of the thick Tipped mugs and filled
it with coffee
Heavy on the cream, " reminded Conover
She flooded the cup, and set it down be-
fore him with motion calculated to sop
some of the contents
Easy" said Red. Easy, girl! Now look
what you did,
Here was the trouble, Jackie supposed,
with commerce. You couldn't wait on only
the people you liked. You had to wait on
everybody. Even such impossible characters
as this. A dusty, crabby. brute Of man who
thought he was lord of the earth because he
was handy at the controls of what used to be
called steam shovel Though Jackie sup
posed, from the dust and clamor and stencil
of Red Conover's particular machine, that it
was probably Diesel powered.
This is fine old Coffee Red said. Its
pre-war. But which? First or Second?"
IF you don't like it, eat somewhere ese,"
Jackie advised. Try Sloppy Schultz's.
You'd fit in over there"
We'll, your coffee has it on his" Red con-
ceded grudgingly. But you used to make
good coffee, Jackie. Remember? Last year.
before business got good"
Last year. Before they started tearing
down Oak Knoll for fill for the airport and
Evening star., 1941-11-02

the encampment. Last year, when the Oak
Knoll Cafe was just good truck stop.
BY few weeks from now Red Conover
and his ilk would have eaten clean through
Oak Knoll with the merciless steel jaws of
their captive monsters. Then the sign Oak
Knoll Cafe" was going to look pretty silly,
sitting out here in fiat without an oak or
a knoll in sight.
Last year. she used to get coffee two pounds
at time, Jackie remembered. Now she got
100 pounds ground at once and saved $500
a throw. Suppose it did get little stale
toward the last? Nobody else had such a
sensitive palate as Red Conover!
he POUNCED on the newspaper and spread
it out over the counter, sprawling upon it
comfortably, mumbling the headlines aloud.
Jackie tried to put him out of mind by think
ing of all the good looking young soldiers who
would be crowding up to the counter in an
other hour, brave and brown and handsome,
and maybe one of them for her.
Another walkout in the shipyards." said
Red. Those fellows! It'll serve US right if
Hitler has US goosestepping to the polls in
l944!"
Jackie twitched her shoulders with annoy
ance. You're the one to talk! thought the
Evening star., 1941-11-02

don't seem to be moving much dirt - Only
what you bring in on your feet"
Nov, Jackie Red deigned to ex-
plain. machines get tagged. just like man.
or horse. That old shovel of mine, when it
needs rest, little oiling up and checking
over. know it right off. just ease down
here for cup of coffeew
He took sip and then went back to the
paper. The trouble with this country, we're
lot of spoiled kids. We like to ride in pretty
cars, so we strike for short hours and high
wages. And when the little guy with the spec
tacles tells us about the big bad wolf we don't
want to believe him. So we won't believe him.
That's what's the trouble with us, the whole
damned spread"
''Oh, yeah?" said Jackie. You'd know. of
course You -"
She looked out the window and identified
an approaching silhouette. You'd better
get back to work yourself, mister. Here
comes the fellow who tells you Off"
1t was Clyde Bates, the young boss on the
grading job. He came in now and had a
pleasant smile for Jackie as always. He
never criticized the coffee. More than once
she had wondered if perhaps - But there
had not been any sure sign, not yet
Got cup of coffee for me, Jackie?"
Clyde said. ''S'matter, Red? Trouble?"
NO." Red said, no trouble" And then:
Come to think of it, yes there is, too."
Red can always gripe about something,"
Jackie commented. You oughta know that
by now, Clyde"
But Clyde only said, We'll, spill it,"
Why the hell should we risk our necks,"
Red burst out, with that damn mountain
hanging over u.s." The bantering note was
gone flom his voice. There was an edge to it.
harsh, rasping edge. A bellyacher, Jackie
thought A typical sorehead. She was glad to
see Clyde stand up to the challenge.
(Centinvsd on poos 14)
Evening star., 1941-11-02
Il Short Story Complete in This Issue

~AsING her fingers from under tray of
hot, shining glasses, Jackie gave pro-
prietary glance about the interior of the
Oak Knoll Cafe. Her pine tables we're neatly
set for lunch. The salt, pepper, and sugar
shakers along the counter were clustered
against the paper napkin stalls Everything
was in order. And there wasn't a customer in
the place. What relief, for change