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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
TROPICAL BELLIES
 FEATURES DANCER
Chiquita Headlines Hart- ford State Stage Show
 New Years Eve

1042 will be ushered in at the State Theater in Hartford prompt- ly at the stroke of midnight On Wednesday evening, Dec 3lst. with the biggest. rnerrieSt New Years Eve celebration in all New England.
 On the stage, i.l person, will be presented the lavish. breath-tak- ing 2 leg hour production of A. B. Marcus special Midnight Ex- travaganza," "A Night At the Lat- in Quarter" with Q gigantic cast of 30 people including 30 of the most beautiful girls from all parts of the globe. Five complete car- loads of scenery are needed to put on the 16 breath taking scenes that are presented in tl.ls man. moth extravaganza of ui.equalied grandeur and beauty. As an extra added attraction for theNeW Years Eve Midnight stage show, A. B. Marcus will present one of the most daring and sensational at- fractions of the stage, Chiquita and her Tropical Bellies. The show Is packed with star entertainers from every corner of the earth and you will witness such scenic Spec- tacleS as you never saw before
 Al seats are reserved for this big New Fears Eve Midnight stage slow. The State theatre, Hartford, box-office ts open daily from a. in. to 10 D. m. Reservations may be made by calling personally at tlie theater, or by telephonIng the State Theater, at Hartford 2-2652. Don't be disappointed, make your reservations now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29

Ing the recent violent attacks on civilians in Manila ana other cities Rs an evidence of the urgent need for more funds for humanitarian work among the wounded and the homeless.
 "The Red Cross is a peoples part aership in time of need", says MT, Davb, calling for Ian avalanche of giving now" to "keep Intact these iront lines of mercy.
 His message to MT. Burrall read IS follows:
 ALEXANDRIA, VA,
 DEC. 2S, 1S41
 JOHN M. BUREAU,
 Chairman Waterbury Chapter American Red Cross
 35 Field st.
 The bombing of Pearl Harb0r. Honolulu. Manila, the invasion of the Philippines, submarine ate tacks in the Atlantic and Pacific have dramatically brought home to us the crueltles of this war. Wherever our heroic soldiers, sail- Ors and alrmen are SO vallantly defending our soil, there you will als0 find the Red Cross flag un- furled alongside the stars and stripes. Red Cross men are on every front. Funds are urgently needed to keep intact these front lines of mercy. The enemy rec spects neither holidays nor week. ends. The Red Cross war fund should be pushed to rapid over subscription. Give all the people an opportunity to participate. The Red Cross is Q peoples partner ship in time of need. It Is patrlo- tlsm In action to give to the Red Cross. Miserlcs of war cannot be measured by quotas and mathe. matlcal yardstlcks nor personal cOnvenlences. The president, the American people, and our fight ing men expect much of us. An
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
'DEFERMENT FOR
 FARM WORKERS
Draft Boards Advised on Policy By State Director,
 Col. AveriIi

Hartford, Conn, Dec % - The policy 6f Connecticut draft boards towards deferInent oS farm workers has been altered in no way by the declaration of war, Colonel Ernest L. Averill, state director of selectiye service, said today.
 Colonel Averill's statement, made to the Farm Labor Committee of the State Defense Council, was in ans-. wer to reports that farmers and farm laborers have been anticipat- ing a sharp increase, since Pearl Harbor, in the number of men taken from farms for service in the army. With farm labor shortage already acute, farmers have been alarmed by the prospect of losing many ad- ditional men.
 Colonel Averill said he could not deny that more men will be drafted from the farms, as from other pop tilation groups, but he emphasized that the declaration of war has not changed the basis for considering deferments. Occupational defer- ments are granted only to men in dustries that are considered essen- tial to defense. Agriculture, said the colonel, lis @ defense industry"
 Individual cases must be decided on the basis of the facts, he point- ed out, but he added shat to date the number of deferments to agri- cultural workers compares favor. ably with those granted to any Of the other essential occupations. He promised investigation by his office of any cases of claimed injustice.
 The fact that large numbers of industrial workers, and their fam- files, have moved to Connecticut in recent months, swelling the local population, makes It's more 'essen- tial, Colonel Averill said, for pro- duction of food to be maintained or increased, and this should be taken Into consideration by the draft boards in their decisions on farm deferments. Connecticut agriculture specializes in production of dairy and paultry products that are need. ed in increased quantities.
 The head of the selective service orBhHlEaIlon Balu ne TecOBTlZeS, alSo the difficulty of replacing farm labor once these men have been drafted, since the wages and hours offered by factory employment are 50 much more attractive to the average worker than the wages and hours in farm work. This point should be considered, also, by the boards, he said.
 Appeal from the decision of a draft board can be made by @ farm operator, If he is the person called to serve, or the appeal can be made by the operator for his son or his hired man. Colonel Averill repeated @ warning he has Issued previously to have these appeals filed promptly and with complete statement Of the facts. If a farmer needs assist ance in filing the appeal or pre- pairing facts for the appeal board, he should 60 to the country agri- cultural agent in his county, Col- onel Averill said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
HUNDRED BOTTLES
 OF BEER SEIZED
South Leonard Street GrO- cer Appeals Fine; Had
 Party Planned

Joseph Demico, 43, of 273 South Leonard street was fined $50 and costs in municipal court Saturday when he was araigned before Judge John L. GafHney on e charge of H. legally keeping huor for sale at his grocery store at the same address.
 Demico appealed through his at- torney and Judge Gaffney set 6 bond of S200 pending the case to be tried in common pleas court.
 Demico was arrested by Detective Lieuts. Ernest Pakul and Patrick Moylan on complaints received by the vice suads that the grocery owner was selling beer. On search ing the store, the detectives found more than 8 hundred bottles of beer in the refrigerator in the store.
 The accused contended that the bottles were placed in the refrig- orator in anticipation of a party of more than IA persons. Demico said seven from New Haven and about the same number from Waterbury with his parents and himself were to stage 8 party ct his home in the rear of the store. He said that pre- viously the party was held in New Haven and that his turn was next.
 The South Leonard street grocer informed the court that he had no fee box in his home and was corn- pelled to use the one in the store.
 Judge Gaffney expressed slight that slightly more than 1z persons slkepticism on the amount of beer were to consume but DemicO a0- sured him that his party drank more than that share sometimes and in- dicated that the uantity was not too great for the party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
BANK ST. GROCER
 SPINDLE VICTIM
Loses $5 to Smooth Talk. ing Customers; Escape
 in Auto

John Di Vito will keep e wrary eye for future strangers who at. tempt to purchase any food at his meat market at i036 Bank street with a fluent line. Two strangers had Di Vito'S head reeling Saturday night when they sought to change bill after buying sausages for 20 cents, with their torrent of conver- Sation.
 The glib of the two confidence men cost Di Vito S5 after he be. came so confused when one of the men showed his hands into his pockets and searched for 20 cerks, His companion countered with a remark he would pay for 1t. The man searching for the money waited and this continued for some time, each offering to pay for the sau- sageS. Dl VitoS eyes followed first one of the men as he was about to pay, then shifted to the other who said he had the money.
 Finally the proprietor handed Si0 and received change for only s5, and when he realized the men worked Q "bunko" game on him, they were running into a waiting car before he could reach them.
 A description Of the pair was sent over the teletype system by Capt. Frederick Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
CHURCH OPENS BIDS TONIGHT
Basement of Catholic Edi. flee in New Britain to Be
 Constructed First

New Britain, Dec. 29--Bids for the erection of the first section of the Church of St. Francis of Assist, this city's newest Catholic church, will be opened tonight, Rev. James K. Brophy, pastor, announced Sum day, exactly 10 weeks after the parish's first Masses were celebrate ed in temporary chapel in the Stanley school.
 The bids, the practitioners were informed, will be sent to Most Rev. Maurice r. McAuliffe, bishop cf the diocese, for his approval before the building contract is awarded. Under present plans, the basement of the church will be first con- structed roofed in, and the super structure will be added ct Q later date.
 The parish is nearing the end of c campaign to raise Q $25,000 build ing fund to underWrite the cost of the first construction and addi- tional funds will be raised from an envelope system of collections that will be inaugurated early in Lhe new year, Rev. Father Brophy also disclosed Sunday.
 The envelopes, which will be dis- tributed to all of the 250 families in the parish, will each contain two sections, one for the regular con- tributions to pay the parish's rum ming expenses and the other for contributions to the building fund.
 Although the new church Is still in the blu9orint stage, numerous cash and equipments donations have already been made. one of the most substantial cash donatlors, re- ceived shortly after the parish was started, was Q $500 gift of Peter Flood, Q church trustee. Tn addl- ton to numerous other donhtions of cash from individuals and rell. gious societies, there has been con- tributed for the new church a statue of the Sacred Heart, c st. Mary's Shrine, sanctuary lamp, sanctuary chimes, tabernacle, hang ing crucifix. ciborium, processional cross, mass book and vessments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
Natona Director Urges Speed- Cross Campaig
Increase Anticipated
 In Pedestrian Deaths
December Most Crucial Month of Year Says State Campaign Director; Drivers, Walkers Share Burden

A request to pedestrians and mo-. torists to be especially careful dur ing the final days of lo4l and thus continue the good record they have made during the holiday season was made today by Robert I. Catlin, vice president of the Aetna Casualty & Surety cotnpany, and vice-chair- man of the Connecticut Highway Safety Commission as well as chairman of the state pedestrian campaign.
 MT. Catlin pointed out that: "De- cember is the most crucial month In the year for auto pedestrian deaths. As the hours of darkness in- crease, the ratio of pedestrian fa- talities occurring ct night also in- creaSes. Darkness hides the pedes- trian. Regardless of how bright or glaring the headlights of car may seem to him, to a motorist he is just another vague form until rela- lively a few feet away. Pedestrians can lessen the danger to themselves after dark amid the swarms of fig- ures by making themselves visible to the nnotorist. Tn cities, by crossing the streets under lighted crosswalks and at traffic lights when pro- vided; in rural areas, by carrying Q light or reflector or wearing some thing white and walking back from the roadway so as not to startle the traveller by their closeness and un- expected appearance when they are suddenly detected.
 Motorists need not harm the pe- destrian at night if they exercise proper care. Adult and elderly peo- pie not agile children who are prone to dart suddenly Into the path of a car are generally the victims at night and they are not always ct fault. It is sure to be dark If Q mos torist will shut his eyes to the duties lying before him."
 MT. Catlin continued, Pedestrians have 6 right to use streets and highways as well as motorists. But they also have mutual responslbili- ties. If they share the use of the highways they should also share the responsibility for their safety. The law protects them legally when walking facing trafic crossing roadwayS at marked Crosswalks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
STOCK EXCHANGE
 FIRM TO REMAIN
Whitehouse & Co. Figures in Consolidation Move of
 Unusual Interest

A large stock exchange firm con- solidation to be accomplished at the year-end becomes effective to- day when the firm of Winthrop, Whitehouse & Go. opens It's doors at One Wall Street, New York. AS a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange. the new concern will continue the business of the eastern division of Winthrop, Nit chell & O., formed in 1929 as an outgrowth of the former Harris, Winthrop & O., and that of White house & O., one of the Streets old- est houses, established in 1928.
 Richard r. Babcock, senior part. ner of winthrop, Mitchell & Co.,, and Charles R. Gay, senior partner of Whitehouse & Co.,, will head the new firm. Other leading partners of the two predecessor firms to join the new partnership are Frederick H. ClarkSon and Arthur E. Delm- horst. The membership of the new firm also includes George F. Bren. nan, member of the New York stock Exchange, Henry w. Bull, William P. s. Earle, Jr., John J. Pagan, Mil-
 on w. Holden, Richard P. Loasby, member of the New York Stock Ex- change, James J. Masterson, and Harry Rogers Winthrop and c. c. Babcock, limited partners, all for- merly members of Winthrop, Mit- :hell 6 Co.,; Benjamin P. Phyfe, Edward P. Field, Francis x. Lauro, Joseph F. Wixter, Berton J. Delm- horst, member of the New York Stock Exchange, and J. Norman Whitehouse and E. V. E. Pearl, lim- tied partners, all former members of Whitehouse & Co.
 The Chicago partners of Win throp, Mitchell 6E Go. today become associated w.sil Shearson, Hammill & Go, in that city, with Leeds Nit chell as a partner of the latter firm.
 winthrop, Whitehouse 6 co. will maintain branch ofaces at 16 Court street and S05 Flatbush avenue in Brooklyn, and in Waterbury, Conn. In addition to membership on the New York Stock Exchange, the new firm will hold memberships on oth- CT leading exchanges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
POLISH SOCIETY
 SPONSORS PARTY

Adults and children of Polish descent enjoyed themselves at the annual Christmas party of the Pol ish- American Citizens Organization Saturday night at Pulaski hall.
 Santa Claus distributed gifts to all. An entertainment program was presented, and refreshments were served.
 John T. Sterling, president of the group, was assisted in arrang. ing the affair by the following com mittee: Mrs. Marcel Ulatowska Mrs. o. Gwia0dowsla, Mrs. John tSerling, Mrs. Louis Narusiewicz Stanley Brym, Leonard Uawlowski Andrew Stanis, Anthony Sobocien- ski, Frank pachulski, pr. Joseph Mary, Julius Guzowski Mrs. Henry zembrzuska, Joseph Bisewicz, Ted Olshefski and Fred KosSakowski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29

crossing at intersections, and When trafflc lights are provided, crosaili on green lights or walk slgnaIs hAlh the law does not protect them phys. cally."
 There will be much more tfafllc than usual during the holiday period and the festivities attendant upon the holiday season may Dc made brighter for everyone if both motor ists and pedestrians are careful ia going to and from the houses of their friends and the places Of en- tertainment."
 "A little extra caution" he said. when using the streets and high- ways will do much to make the el0ss ing of this otherwise black year. happier"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
TODAY'S SPEAKERS
 IN BOND CAMPAIGN

Thirteen addresses on behalf of the defense bond campaign were scheduled over the local radio sta- tions today. Prominent speakers were listed.
 The schedule follows:
 VERY: Miss Mollie Cullen, editor of The Sunday Republican, 9:55 8. m; Dennis Lahey, fire marshal, ii a. m; William J. Roach, super intendent of police, p. rn.; Arthur DuBois of the Scovill Mfg. Go, 4:45 p. m; Gregory Lynch, corporation counsel, 8:30 D. m, mad E. Robert Stevenson, ditor-in-chief of The Republican and The American, $40 D. m.
 WATR: John Brophy of the board of finance, 11:55 a. m.; Fay Clark. 1:15 p. m; Miss E. Mae Keefe, prin- cipal of Barnard school, 3:35 p. m.: Atty. Chase Kimball, 5:45 p. m: pr. John Gilmartin, assistant superin- tendent of schools, 6:30 D. in., and John Monagan. president of the board of aldermen, 0:25 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29

While continued contributions, large and small, from the people of Waterbury brought the total to date in the lccal Red Cross War Relief fund to $I4,600, an appeal for speed in the raising of the quota of $85, ,00O in this city was received today from Norman II. Davis, chairman of the national organization.
 MT. Davis message was contained in 6 telegram sent from Alexandria, Va, to John M. Burrall, chairman of the Waterbury chapter, and cit-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
SEAL SALE NETS
 $6,667 TO DATE

With but two days remaining in the annual Christmas seal sale un- der the auspices of the Waterbury nti-Tuberculosis league, returns today mounted towards the goal set by the local unit. with Q tabulation of S6,667 received up to this morn- ing. The league hopes to raise S7 ,OoO for the waging of its intending fight against the ravages of tuberculosis, but will conclude its campaign on Dec. Sl, according to announcement by league Ofacials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
MARGARET BUNCE
 SEEKING DIVORCE

Intolerable cruelty is alleged in an action for divorce filed in su- perior court today by Margaret T. Bunce of Waterbury, against Ed- ward Bunce. also of this city. The petitioner seeks alimony, and SUD- port and custody of a minor child. They married August 19, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
Choir Yule Party Held

The annual Yule-tide party of the St. JosephS Church Knights of Lithuania choir was held Saturday night at the Chase Country club
 Guests of honor and speakers were: Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor and choir chaplain, professor Alex ander J. Aleksis, church organist and choirmaster Rev. Alfred Cabi- tor, curate. Mrs. Magdalen Karin- auskas and Miss Mary Kasetaite
 both of whom are honorary mem- bers of the choir, and Norbert Alek- sis, of New York City, Mrs. Step- haflla MIklinevich was toastmaster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
%ne4MD7y0>vr& ESTABLISHED issS
ESTABLISHED issS

If You're Going To Step Out New Yeor's Eve-You Cont Make A FoIse Step With Our Prep Shop" p"-Second Floor Tux Suits At$24.75. 2, They're the toIk of inc town - and quite little of the stote- they're drafted and erofted by "Sompeek" proof of their style distinction, smortness of line and absolute correctness as 10 their soeioI standing as judged by the most exoeting stondord of socioI clothes ethics. # the occosion's high hat affair - tails = more formal $33.75.
 Accessories-of eourse-correet in every detoiI-hcts 10 shoes. Charge purchases today - billed in FebFuoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29

London's special schools for the blind and deaf, have 90 children enrolled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
Mrs. IIItchcock To speak

Mrs. Edson Hitchcock, chairman of production for the local Red Cross, will speak on the Import ance of Preparedness Today" at c meeting called by the Sylvester Stokes Post and Auxiliary, Lithu- anian Legion. for tonight at 7:3o al the Legion Hall on Bank street. The meeting will be open to the public, and ali men and women of the sec- ton who wish to participate In the Red Cross production program plan- ned by the Post and Auxiliary have been urged to attend.
 The Red Cross work to Do done by the group will be outlined to- night, and plans made for perform. ing 1t. Glasses will be held each Monday night at 7:3o. Members in charge of arrangements are: Mrs, Margaret Bebrin, president of the Auxiliary, James Stokes, president of the Post, Mrs. John Bruzas, Mrs Lucy drinius, Mrs. Theresa Stokes, and Mrs. Matthew J. Colney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29

salt melts ice. yet is used to freeze lee cream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
I,noaI Per-ons At Banuuet

Among the local persons attend ing the dinner held in Hartford yesterday in honor of Rt Rev, Msgr. John J. Ambot, pastor of the Holy Trinity church, who was observing the 4oth anniversary cf his ordination into the Roman Catholic priesthood were: Rev. Jo- seph J. ValentiejuS, Rev. Benedict GuaronSkaS, Rev. Alfred Cabitos, Rev. Albert Eanavich, Anthony Aleksaitis, Mrs. Frank Banis, Dr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Colney.
 Clergy from all parts of the state and persons prominent in public life were among those pres- ent to extend congratulations to the well-known Lithuanian priest, Over 400 persons attended. A de. fenSe bond was presented to the honored guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
Sodality To Discuss
 ,Redecorating Plans
Special Meeting of Junior Members Tonight; Red
 Cross Work to Be Outlined By Chapter Chairman
BROOKLYN NEWS

A special meeting of the junior members of the St. Joseph's Child ren of Mary sodality has been call- cd for tonight at o'clock at the clubroom in the old St. Joseph's school. Plans will be made for re- decorating the clubroom and for future activity. Miss Nellie Lizaus- kas, president-elect, will be In charge of the meeting.
 The officers of the organization and the social committee have been requested to attend. Another in q series of sewing classes will be held after the business meeting.
 St. Ann'S Meeting Tonight
 St. Ann's society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the parish hall, with Miss Matilda DeZinno presiding. A Christmas social, featuring e grab- bag, will be held ct the close of the business session. Hostesses will be Mrs. Betty Melchione and Mrs. Con- cetta Davino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29
(set.-oRether Club Meets

The Women's qet-Together club of the Third Congregational church will hold g meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the parish hall. Mrs. D. P, Castaldo will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-29

Members who addressed the gath ering included: Al Jarus, president, Miss Marcelle Andrikis correspon- dent and secretary, Joseph Janosh, financial secretary, Mrs. Stephania Sapranas, Anthony Miklinevich and Paul Kauneckis, treasurer.
 Father Valantiejus spoke of the choir members who were in the army and unable to celebrate Christmas with the group. He told of their interest in the choir and asked the members to build up the organization particularly for them, The patriotic note was present in all of the addresses. Choir members now in military service include Ed- mund Jenusaitis, Vito Ulinskas, Ed- ward Markus, and Anthony Kateiva,
 Miss Ceiine SmolsklS was in charge of the grab-bag, featured at the party. Lithuanian Christmas carols were included on the pro- gram. The national anthem was sung by the group,
Evening star., 1941-06-21
DR.. Michael 10 Discuss
Standards for Loyalty

In following the summer sched-
ule morning services will be held
at 7 and IL am. in Eldbrooke Meth
odist Church tomorrow. Standards
for Church Loyalty" is the subject
of DR.. Walter M. Michael at both
services. He will also have a chill
dren's story, entitled "The Outlier,"
at the 7 o'clock service.
All Sunday evening services will
be discontinued for the summer.
The Committee of Church Board
of Missions and Church Extension
will meet at pm. Tuesday, followed
by a meeting of the official board at
8 pm. The monthly prayer service
at the Home for Incurables, 3720
Upton street NV, will be held at
7:30 pm. Wednesday.
The following officers were elected
by the Senior High Fellowship
Group: Peggy Michael, president;
Joyce Jordan, first vice president;
Jean Brumbaugh, second vice preSi-
dent; Fern Bogema, third vice presi-
dent; William Henkel, fourth vice
president; Philip Shoemaker, treas
urer; Jane Clark, corresponding Sec
retary; Edward Thompson, record
ing secretary: Agnes Ayre. pianist,
and Bob Ludwig. assistant pianist.