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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-11

Or. q. G. Butten AS elected
president q the Metropolitan PARA
board a. = long session Monday
which didn't adjourn until II , N.
The board named Fr~d 5. Hen
rseksen. retiring president. - vice
president. and nr. n A Christ
offersen. who was sworn n fer rs
nes five-year term. - board clerk
The evening meeting ran the
gannt Of park board activities
One decision tossed the Fircnest
park hack into the laps of the FIR
crest town council Last year the
suburban community voted 10 hs
included in the Metropolitan Park
district. hui when the deed 10 the
property arrived Ia the boards
hands Monday. II carried restric-
ton on ia ass. Since all other
park property 10 owned without
restriction. the deed Was rejected
until the Fircres, people change Il
10 give clear title.
Research % Monkeys
The board tentatively made an
agreement to get the Point De-
fiance roo = dozen more Rhesus
monkeys. which VIII be stored Al
the roo for research work spon-
sored by the National Foundation
for Infantile Paralysis.
A letter from Henry Trefflich.
New York exporter and importer
Of wild and domestic animals. Of
fered thu park board almost As
many monkeys al II can take care
of with transportation expense the
only cost The monkeys would he
kept at the park TO be taken one
at q time a. needed for research
In fighting the dread disease.
A bill from the city for . t7s.i7
assessment 10 install ornamental
street lights down the center of a
parking area on So. cushman
found resistance from the board.
The parking space between iSth
and 18th SITS. has been used for
several years A. q small playfield
for children. II the assessment
goes through. the park commits
sioners decided. the city can take
the park.
Grading Promised
Old Tacoma residents desiring
completion of their proposed play
ground on steele ~. between No.
10Th and 30th were promised some
preliminary grading activity in a
few days. A delegation headed
by Mrs. l.. II. Love asked the park
board Monday 10 take cognizanee
Of the Fairgrounds importance.
but heavy activity on construction
OF II was deferred until negotia-
tions for the property are com
pleted. At present II is tied up in
an estate settlement.
The playfield site lies In = guleh,
but an appeal has BEEN made 10
obtain dirt TO FIJI H. The property
In on both sides of Steele st.
which probably will be vacated
eventually.
At the appeal Of Mrs. o. A
Johnson. representing the Tacoma
Goat club. the board authorized
an exhibit Of young goats at Point
Defiance park some time in july.
The plan IL to have a dozen pens
set up near the aviAry.
Olson Recommends Them
ciiff Olson. coach at Pacific LJI-
theran college. APPEARED before
the park board 10 recommend two
star athletes from the school a.
senior recreation directors for the
park system this summer. The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-11
Death Takes
John Shron
Known to MunY os
He'll Roorin' Jack

Old timers Of Puget Sound VA
terfnonts learned with regret Tues.
say Of the death Of Hell Roarin
Jack" one Of the most eolorful
characters Of the old steamboat
and tugboat clan.
Al Olympia where he died late
Monday in the hospital. records
show that the man who passed vas
John T. shroI. 81
But Tacoma friends recall the
time = u. S. marshal went search
ing the Tacoma waterfront for
John T. Shroll and nobody knew
him-never heard Of him. shroll
was wanted as a witness in a case
then on trial
Finally a wiser one who knew
shroll told the marshal to 60 back
10 the waterfront and ask for
"Hen Roarin' Jack
That inquiry produced shroll
forthwith; from Townsend to
Olympia. everybody knew who
Hell Roarin' Jack" was.
Cowboy In Youth
Shroll was q cowboy In his
youth. and earned the nickname
from his habit of roaring at cattle.
Fred Marvin. port commissioner
here and one of shrolls old ship
mates, recalled that Jack" had a
way with animals
In the old days we used to
have tn haul heavy horses and
mules around for work in the log
ging camps Marvin related. No
animal was too stubborn or tough
. for shroll. He'd get them aboard
or ashore with the least effort of
any man on the sound"
Shroll for years served as mate
and captain of freight. passenger
and towing vessels on Puget
Sound.
Wide Experience
He was mate under Fred Wilson
on the old stern-wheeler Multno-
nah on the Olympia run, he serv-
ed with Sam Denny of the Elwood
on the Olympia run; he was with
Mike Sullivan on the old Aberdeen;
ne was mate and master with the
Lorenz boys on all their boats; he
was with Vanderhoff on the old
stern-wheeler Glide on the Ia
come-Seattle run; he was a ship
mate with Jim Bashford and skip
per on tugs of the Tacoma Tug &
Barge Co. fleet.
He has been retired for years,
living in the vicinity of Olympia
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-11
First Aid to Sore
Eyes-Lavoptik

Stop little local eye troubles before they
get big. Use soothing. pleasant Lsvoptik.
inhamed. itching, burning eyes. Also
soothes graduated eyelids. Get Lavoptik.
nrst aid TO eyes. today. AL druggists.
adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
CANCER CONTROL
 GROUP ORACNIZES
Dr. Joseph 0. Collins named Chairman of LO-
 cal Committee

A meeting of the executive conn mittee of the Waterbury district Of the women's field army for the con- tro1 of cancer was held recently at the Medical Association building on Central avenue. Dr. Joseph O. Col lins, pathologist of the Waterbury hospital, was named chairman.
 Mrs. Douglass o. Burnham, com mander of the Connecticut division. explained the purpose of the organ ization, which is in part to edu- cate the public in regard to cancer. Dr. Andrew J. Jackson, pr. Fred erick LaBrecque, and Dr. Frank Reichenbach were named an ad- visory committee on publicity.
 Members of the committee in- clude: Dr. Charles L. Larkin, Dr. s. M. Atkins, Dr. Joseph L. Harvey, Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, health offi- cer, Dr. Reichenbach, pr. LeBrec- que, Miss Mary F. Hennessy, Quota Club International, Mrs. Bessie Crane, Public Health Council, Miss Alice Peak, Visiting Nurse Associa- tion, Miss Margaret Bull, Corner House Association, Mrs. Mary D. Camp, Lincoln House Association. Miss Ruth A. Davis, Social Service Department, Waterbury Hospital. and Mrs. Fred Haddon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
STATE TREASURER
 | GUEST OF HONOR
Dr. AnastasiO to Attend
 Italian=AmeriCan Demo- cratic Club Outing Here

Plans to entertain several thous- and persons at the annual outing of the Italian American Democrat ic club at Lakewood park week from tomorrow, Sunday the 24th, are being made, the arrangements committee headed by James Bian- co and Victor Mambruno, co-chair- men, announce. The gathering may serve as springboard for the open ing of the Democratic party's city election campaign.
 Among the invited guests are Gov. Robert A. Hurley, Mayor Vim cent A. Scully, Congressman J. Jo- seph Smith, State Treasurer Frank Anastasio and many more state and city officials.
 A day-long program of sports, en- tertainment, dancing, refreshments and speechmaking has been ar- ranged. Visitors from many parts of the state are expected.
 Co-chairmen Bianco and Nam bruno have named the following committees in addition to those previously announced:
 Refreshments: James Saginaro and Anthony Dance.
 Food-Vincent DelBuono and Oc- tavio Barrope.
 Cooking Tummaro.
 Ice cream and sooa-Albert Nue. ci assisted by Earl Rossi, Frank DeSomma and Albert Minicucci.
 Committee members report that outing tickets are in great demand. Many district organizations have applied for large blocs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16

Country club. The closing event on the diversified program will be huge bonfire at g o'clock in the eve ming.
 Committees in charge of the event follow:
 Committees s
 Chairman: Timothy Ferris. treas urer: Jerry Mambruno.
 Old Timers: Edwin Harvey, chair man; James Mcclure, Ellen M. Da- vies, James Manzolli, Edward Dunn, William Blair, John Lawlor.
 Birthdays: Ellen M. Davis, chair man; Edwin Harvey, Michael o. Rourke, Adella Stadalius, John Hines.
 Sound Truck and Announcing: John Lally, chairman; Raou Beaudette, Xaxier Galgotta, Patrick Shea.
 Bonfire and Eq1ipment-Walter Brandt, chairman; Frank Oracle, Charles Sumpf, John Mclean, James German, Walter Crose.
 Sports and Entertainment: Will liam Caligan, chairman; Howard Knox, Carl Froelich, Harry Mor- ris, Robert Curry, Joseph Kenny, George Simpson, Joseph UlricA, Randall Hale, Harold Wheeler.
 Tickets: James Mcclure, chair man; Jerry Mambruno, Alice Veil- lette, Edith Carlstrom, Ray Rev. holds, Maurice Flahive, Leon Con- ard.
 Service: Charles Sumpf, chair man; Pete" Pedersen, Jack Lally, Arthur Ouellette, Mike Rossi, George Hughes, Francis Payne, Frank Stein, Paul Miller, Arthur Phelan, James Hynes.
 Parking: Larry Murphy, chair man; Archie Mulholland, George Dunn, Charles Bertuccio, Edward Kaminsky, Victor Larson, William Carrier, Andrew Perrin, Carol Dil- lon, Eric Larson, Archie DePuy.
 Transportation: Charles Sumpf, chairman; Gento Orsini, Joseph Du- biel, Rocco Pomponio, Albert Sta- dalius, Margaret Bunce, Arthur Hayward, Fred Wooster, Edward Parke, Joseph Dunn, Howard Fink enzeller, Adolph Nadeau, Vincent Lucarelli, Rachel Corbett, Antoin- cite McGrail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
HIBERNIANS IN
 STATE SESSION
Hurley to Atted Annual Convention in Meriden=.
 Program Announced

A large delegation of Waterbur- ians will attend the biennial state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians which gets under way tomorrow morning at Meriden, for a three day session.
 Gov. Robert A. Hurley will be given an honorary initiation into the organization. A solemn high mass will be celebrated at St. Jo- seph's Church, with Most Rev Henry J. O'Brien, auxiliary bishop of Connecticut, attending. Msgr J. J. Duggan, the orders New Haven county chplain will also be present.
 A dinner dance will be another feature of tomorrow's program, and national officers are expected to be in attendance. On Monday there will be 8 solemn high mass at St. Joseph's Church, business sessions, and a social period.
 The convention will close on Tuesday with a memorial service for departed members, and the election anrd installation of new officers.
 The following will comprise the Waterbury delegation:
 Edward Doyle, president of Msgr. Slocum branch will head the dele gates from the branch. They in- clude Martin F. Hayden, superin- tendent of the city's welfare de- partment; William Dunleavey, city sealer of weights and measures: George A. Hynes and Peter Griffin.
 Delegates from division 5, wo- mems auiliary, will be Mrs. Nora Doyle, president; Mrs. Inez O'Reil- ly, Mrs. Mary Grove, Mrs. Gather inc Marinan, Mrs. Margaret Ten ney, Mrs. Elizabeth Savage, Mrs. Mary Lyons and Mrs. Sadie Lynch. Alternates are Miss Florence Cassidy, Mrs. Hannah Sullivan. Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, Mrs. Cather- inc Horrigan and Mrs. Margaret McCrady.
 Miss Mary Bresnanan, president of division 57, will head the dele gates from her group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
UNIT ORGANIZED
 TO AID ANIMALS
pr. Merit Beere. Named by Mayor to Head Local
 Relief Committee

Organization of a Waterbury unit of the American Red Star Animal Relief society was effected in a meeting at the detective bureau of police headquarters last evening, under the auspices of the Connecti- cut Humane society.
 Dog wardens and humane agents from this city and the surrounding towns heard Reed w. Hitchcock, animal director of the society, dis cuss the need of training men to deal with the problems of care and protection of domestic animals dur ing war time.
 He discussed the difficulties Lon- dcners have faced with their huge city zoos during air raids, and ex- plained the work done by his society during recent floods of the Mississippi and of the Connecticut river Sev- eral units have already been or- ganized in this state, MT. Hitchcock added.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully has al- ready approved the project, and named Dr. Merritt Bsere as head of the Waterbury committee, it was announced. Applications for mem bership in the local unit will be sent to State Police Commissioner Ed ward J. Hickey, who will issue ere dentials necessary in case of emer- gency, MT. Hitchcock explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
Army Doctors Reject
 1O% of Local Draftees
SeIectve Service Officials Release Figures on Number ,s of Men Examined for Military Duty

Statistics compiled at state seI- ective Service headquarters dis- close that approximately 30 per cent of Waterbury,s draft registrants sx- anined by doctors have been re jected for being below par physi- cally. Of 1,T72 young men exam ined by local or army doctors there have been 534 turned down.
 Doctors attached to the four draft boards here rejected 4S7 of the 1,772 men they inspected. Army doctors at Hartford found physical faults in AT of the 472 who report ed for induction.
 The local figures are below the state averages. For all 65 draft board areas of the state, rejections have totalled 35.6 per cent.
 Exactly 10 per cent of the men passed by local doctors and sent to Hartford have been rejected at the inductiol center by army doc- tors.
 The local figures were compiled by w. Harry Byrnes, of Watertown, statistician for state Selective Ser
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
MRS. LUCY R. SMITH NAMED SECRETARY

< Mrs. Lucy Rabe Smith of 43 Central avenue has recently been appointed secretary of Grace Epis- copal chapel, New York city, it was learned today. Mrs. Smith former ly held similar position with St. Johns Episcopal church here, for three years, under the rectorship of the late Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis.
 Mrs. Smith resigned from the secretaryShip of St. Johns on the first of January, and has since been with the clerical staff of the Waterbury Trust Go. She will as- sume her duties at the New York chapel Sept. 8.
 Rev. Robert Beecher, formerly vicar of St. Paups church, Water bury, is assistant minister at Grace Episcopal chapel. Another former resident of Waterbury, Rev. Rich ard Willard, who was for a time curate at St. Johns church here, will preach at the Grace Episcopal chapel Sunday morning and eve- ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16

he likes on the continent cf North America without passport. He also needs no hunting or fishing license, as do ordinary residents Of this country.
 The new marine, Douglas Wil- Liam Hoff, was bon rat Odanak, in Quebec province, Canada, Nov. 90, 1921, a member of the Abena- kis tribe, on the Algonquin nation reservation. He attended ChapIeau Indian boarding school, at Piere- vile, Quebec, where he took parf in such typicaIly American spOrta as baseball, tennis, and hockey. years at 87 Union street, i'm Wa terbury, working in various local factories as a bookseller.
 Special papers issued to him by the Canadian governments bu- reau in charge of Indian affairs give him the privilege of traveIing anywhere in North America with out passport. Now that he has done North America, he yearns for more worlds to explore. As a marine, he vii probably have the opportunity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
POLISH WOMEN
 PLAN PICNIC
Popular Event Tomorrow at Bellevue Lake-PrO-
 gram Arranged

Members of the Sacred Heart society of St. Stanislaus church will enjoy varied program at their picnic tomorrow afternoon at Belle vue Lake, in commemoration of the organizations fifteenth anniversary There will be sports contests of all kinds, ample refreshments, and dancing to the music of the Polish Bells Radio orchestra. Activities will commence at 2 p. m.
 Mrs. Stephen Kowecki is the chairman of the general commit tee in charge of arrangements and Is assisted by Mrs. William Szus- tecki, president of the society, as assistant chairman.
 Mrs. c. Latosinski, Mrs. P. Aroch, Mrs. s. Chmielinski, Mrs. s. Kim aszewski, Mrs. J. Krajewski, Mrs. P. Aroch, s. Hulk, w. Stanisz coln- prise the refreshment committee. The ticket committee is composed of Mrs. r. Brovick, Mrs. M. Sien- ski, Mrs. c. Dombroski, Mrs. B. Ma and Mrs. 0. Jaszurow- ski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
OFFICERS INDUCTED
 BY ORDER OF VISA

The newly chosen slate of off, cers presided last evening at meeting of Gota Lejon, Order of Vasa at Moose hall. Members of the group discussed plans for a smoker, and for pinochle tourna- ments with other lodges next win ter.
 Officers officiating at last nights meeting were: President, Bengt Mattson; vise-president, Fred Lar son; chaplain, Alfred w. Ceder- holm; recording secretary, Emil Johnson; assistant recording sec retary, Martin Anderson; treasurer, Eric Larson; financial secretary, Gustave Grendell; assistant finan- cial secretary, Geroge E. Anderson; master of ceremonies, Oscar Thy ren: assistant master of ceremonies, Erling Thyren; inner guard, Fred Anderson, and outside guard, Mar tin Nelson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
Sisters Feted
 Ann TherkiLdsen

Miss Harryet Therkildsen and Mrs, William Burritt entertained last evening at a miscellaneous shower at their home on North Main street in compliment to their sister. Miss Ann Marie Therkild- sen. The guest of honor will be- come the bride of Lucas Eastwood of Walnut street.
 The house was attractively dec- orated in a color scheme of red, white and blue. A bridal cake pre- sented by Mrs. J. F. Wallace adorned the center of the table.
 Among those attending were Mrs. John Eastwood, Mrs. David Will iiams. Mrs. Ebert Williams. Mrs. Harry Williams, Mrs. Pitcher, Mrs. William Johnson, Mrs. Charles Flenning, Mrs. Ray Atwell, Mrs. Martin Andrews, Mrs. Victor Lar son, Mrs. Charles Cook, Mrs. Arne
 Mrs. Civia Nelson, Mrs. J. E. Wallace, Mrs. Phil Sacco, Mrs. AL bert Pellitier, Mrs. Sadie Morse, Mrs. Augusta Espelin, Mrs. Eliza beth Underhill, Mrs. Wm. A. Bur- ritt.
 The Misses Mirza Eastwood, Shir- lev Morse, Ruth Nelson, Dorothy Espelin, Anyle Sacco, Lillian Un- derhill, Lillian Manton, Verna Yer tillot, Eunice, Ann Marie, and Har- ryet Therkildsen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
In Speakers Role

Supt. of Police William J. Roach will be one of the speakers at the Monday session of the annual con- venticn Of the International Asso- citation of Police Chiefs, opening tomorrow at Buffalo, N. Y. The subject of the police heads address will be "The Policeman and the Juvenile". Also scheduled to lec- ture tonight at the convention is State Police COmsr. Edward J. Hickey.
 Enroute back to this city, after the conclusion of the Buffalo con- vention, Supt. Roach is slated to attend the New England Police Chiefs association annual meeting in New Hampshire. Unless he de- cIines, Supt. Roach, as first vice. president of the organization, is due to become president.
 Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carson will be acting superintendent dur ing his absence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
SECOND $2,5OO
 SUIT RECORDED
Nicholas Galante Again Named Defendant in Auto
 Accident Case

A writ and summons against Nicholas Galante of this city was filed in superior court this morn ing by Isaac Webber, of Derby, who seeks $2500 damages for an acci- dent in which the two were ir- volved on June 24th in Beacon Falls. The plaintiff claims he was disabled for two weeks, and his car demolished as 8 result of the recklessness of Galante, who it IS alleged drove without keeping prop CT lookout, and over the line in the middle of the road. A similar ac- tion wor $25OO was brought today by Joseph Webber, of Derby, through his father.
 A suit for $25Q0 damages was filed today by Evelyn Tkaczyk Of Seymour against Timothy Cirkot of Milford. The plaintiff charges that he assaulted and beat her and forcibly elected her from his house on April 3rd, when she was visit ing his wife.
 Henry T. Chatfield of Seymour filed suit for divorce today against Martha Devine Cnatfield, of Sey- mour, on grounds of adultery. The two were married in Sept. 1884, and have two children, Henry, aged 5 and George, aged 2. Plaintiff seeks divorce and custody of the chil- dren.
 Divorce papers were also filed by Frances Creel of Bridgeport, against John Creel, of that city, on grounds of intolerable cruelty. They were married May 5, 1929, and have four childrei, John, II; Elizabeth Ann, g: George, 2, and Patricia, 4. Plain tiff seeks a divorce, Alimony, cus- tody of the children, and their sup port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16

cation.
 Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carson stated that the lights will be red, amber and green, plus a green arrow indicating through traffic on East Main street. Alternate changes of the lights will allow pedestrian crossing at the Sacred Heart church.
 One result of the light, he com- merted, would be to restrict park ing in that section. especially on the right side going east. 6ergt. George Chatfield. in charge of the departments electrical division, is expected to put the light into op- eration as soon as the mechanism is installed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
REV. DR. CURRAN
 HERE THURSDAY


 Rev. Edward Lodge Curran. na- tionally known as priest, lawyer, writer and speaker of unusual at- tainments will pay return visit to Waterbury next Thursday evening as the guest of the Waterbury chap ter of Mothers of American Sons. pr. Curran has spoken here on pre- vious occasion and has been greet ed by capacity audiences. As a gen. eral invitation has been extended to the public to hear him on his next appearance, it is confidently expected by the committee of ar- arrangements that the Wilby high school auditorium will be crowded. No admission will be charged.
 pr. Curran will speak on the pres- ent world crisis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
RALLIES TONIGHT,
 FAVORING PEACE

Four speakers from the national headquarters of the America First committee will address an October rally sponsored by that organiza- tion at the Soldiers Monument on West Main street tonight at T o'clock. John Festa, president of the local chapter, will meet the speakers at their arrival at The Elton at 5:30 D. m.
 The speakers will be Robert Reilly, chairman of the speakers bureau: Miss Frances Trimmer, history teacher in the New York city public schools; George Mo- Cook, national secretary of the Garnet society, and Capt. George Smith, World War veteran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-16
St. Joseph's Church
 Scene of Nuptials

St. Joseph's church was the scene of a wedding this morning when Miss Anne Miklinevice, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Miklinevice of Allen street became the bride of Kasmir Stanley, son of Alexander Stanley of Marion avenue, Marion.
 Rev. Joseph Valentiejus officiated at the nine o'clock ceremony for which the altar was decorated with palms, ferns and gladioli. Profes- sor Alexander Aleksis played spe- cial musical program.
 The bridal party included Miss Mary Miklinevice, as maid of honor with Misses Frances Girdzis of the Franklin Medical School of Tech nology, Philadelphia, and Aldona StaskeviciS of this city as brides maids. Albert Simon of Marion at tended as best man, with Alphonse Stanley of Marion and Sylvester Miklinevice of thiS city as ushers.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a gown of white crepe with lace, the full skirt ending in a long train. A Juliet cap of lace fastened her fingertip veil. She carried an arm bouquet of white gladioli with stephanotis tied with white satin ribbon.
 The maid of honor was dressed in pale pink silk marquisette with a square neckline and bouffant skirt. A tiara of matching pleated mar- Quisette with a floral cluster fas- tened her veil. She carried orchid gladioli with stephanotis. The cor- responding froclzs of the bridesmaids were in pale blue silk marquisette with which they wore blue floral tiaras, and carried Picardy gladioli with stephanotis,
 The mother of the bride wore black crepe with white accessories, and c gerdenia corsage.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides parents, from which the couple left for a trip to the Adirondaeks. The bride travelled in frock Of Hunters green crepe with brown acctssorles.