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The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17
THE AMAZING MR.. OSBORN

For short time last spring Gov Osborn telling
audiences: II am amazed at some of the things l say
when | am talking"
Suddenly it dawned on the governor his listeners
laughing AT him instead of with him. he speed
lily dropped the remark.
Now. the governor could correctly tell folk he is
amazed at of the things he has doing of late
Outstanding the list is his ridiculous letter
the State Highway commission charging collection
per cent of employees salaries for a milk fund"
Even if the charge is true, Mr.. Osborn should be the
very last in Arizona to criticize highway department
workers for putting little of their monthly spends
for political campaign purposes
1t is matter of knowledge to everyone who has any
thing TO do with politics in the state capital that Mr. Os
born the chief beneficiary of funds collected from
highway department employees in the 1888 campaign.
Any criticism of such activity Mr.. Osborns part
is merely a of the kettle calling the pot black
With the exception of the late Geo. w p Hunt who
elected times in ten tries. Sidney p
Osborn has collected campaign ktes than any 9TH
politician in state history.
Mr.. Osborns four unsuccessful campaigns for U. S
senator and governor cost at the lowest calculation
$4,000. Who paid for these? Certainly not Mr.. Os-
born!
His campaign of l940 which the Democratic
gubernatoria nomination and subsequent election cost in
of S35, 900, according to those lin the know.
Anyone who knows Mr. Osborn and the approximate size
of his purse knows he didn't have that kind money
spend running for governor.
1t from persons anticipating generous business
from the state OF Arizona should Mr. OSBORN be elected
and from jobhoders who bet" him to win and from
still others expecting rewards by way of fat appointments
Mr.. Osborn acquired some heavy obligations in
raising than $685. 900 to win S7500-ayear job for
two years How else could he discharge these except ait
the expense the taxpayers of the State of Arzona
And yet he has the audacy to criticize some high
way department employees who want to follow the old,
old custom of putting up of their salaries for
lob insurance"
In 1888, Mr.. Osborn took considerably larger slice
from hundreds of highway department workers In 1910
Mr. Osborn also received sui stantia financial aid from
szable group in the highway department. And it is
ported pretty good authority that certain present
poyes of the department anticipating betterpayng jobs
should Osborn in 1942 already making contribu
tions to the governors next campaign chest
Mr.. and Mrs. Average Citizen aren't amazed at any
thing the Amazing Mr.. Osborn says does In all prob
ability citizens disgusted at this latest bit of pop
ping off because it is easy what is going inside
of Mr. Osborns glass house.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17
WAR IN NEW YORK

Now that the World Series baseball battle is over
New Workers go back to again
There is doubt from all reports, that New York
the most warminded city in America-but not much
that they let the German British skmish take preced
that titanic affair between the Yankees and the
Dodgers.
1t is a healthy sign that New Workers still show
such enthusiasm a game. We often think of the
people nations biggest city being too concerned
with dollars and intrigue and sophisticaton to waste
enthusiasm such minor matters baseball. But
eryone who the games reports that the fervor dis
played at the Yankee stadium and at Ebbetts Field in
Brooklyn even surpassed the mad celebration which
took place in New York when the Armistice signed.
1t probably relief to New Workers to see base
ball instead of in the headlines of their newspapers
But it must have been dscouragng to Adolf Hitler to
hear that Americans, when really worked up
such thing baseball still show that fervor that
mad enthusiasm which played such major role I'M
bringing Germany to terms in 1918.
1t is hard for nation regimented Germany is to
realize that sponaneity still exists in part of the
world But because of Germanys experience in the last
war; shouldn't be hard for them realize that such
indicated natural enthusiasm, if let loose in would
today compensate for number of tanks
and planes operated by cold-booded goose-steppers.
Germany had better be careful smart British
propaganda agent will start in Brooklyn that
Hitler insulted the Dodgers. That would war-ev
if Brooklyn had to fight alone!
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

loudly attacked this stand, point
ing out that the Communist gov
ernment was a notorious enemy of
religion.
But the Presidents later move.
aimed at persuading Russia to
take definite steps toward religi-
Gus freedom. was hailed by some
OF the same religious leaders as
a move which might lead toward
more tolerant attitude toward
religion by the Russian govern
ment 1t at least resulted in an
immediate statement by S. A. Lo-
zovsky. official spokesman for the
Russian government. in which he
reaffirmed Soviet religious free
freedom and said that the Soviet
government lives up to Article l24
of its constitution. which reads:
ITO insure to citizens freedom
OF conscience. the church in the
U.S.S.R. is separated from the
state and the school from the
church. Freedom to perform reli-
gious rites and freedom of anti
religious propaganda is recognized
for all citizens"
II is expected that, while Mr..
Lozoyskys' statement did not say
that the Soviet government would
change its attitude toward relig-
ion, the mere re-affirmation of
this part of its constitution would
tend toward curbing the Goddess
propaganda" which has been
spread by the Communist govern
ment ever since the Revolution.
President Roosevelt believes II
is imperative for us to give aid
to Russia in its fight against Hit
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

der one head. And his plan calls
for an extension of benefits which
would create an additional pur-
chasing power of five billion dol
lars after the war. This new plan,
which faces many difficulties due
to the variations in state social
security laws. is expected to take
some time in getting through con
gress, but it indicates that social
security will be broadened rather
than curbed while the war is in
progress.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

Ter, but is in the difficult position.
of asking the American people to
help a nation which most of us
have considered an enemy of all
the things we stand for. Any
concessions toward religious free
dom in Russia would make IL
easier to get our people to support
greater aid to Russia.
Such aid will be sought in con-
junction with the new $5,5S5, ,000,-
600 lease-lend measure which the
President is backing and which
congress is expected to pass, al
though considerable opposition to
permitting much of this fund to be
used to help Russia is expected in
both houses of congress.
Congress is ready to take quick
action on revision of our neutrali-
ty law. following the sinking of
more American ships sailing un-
der Panama registry. A poll of
the senate, although not conclu
sive since a larger number of
senators were non-committal, in
dicate that small majority favors
either scrapping of the act or re-
vising it to permit arming of our
merchant ships.
Government officials are taking
the attitude that the sinking of
more ships, although under Pana-
ma registry, has aroused public
opinion to the point where the
majority Of people favor modifi-
cation of the neutrality act. This
attitude also is backed by recent
Gallup polls of public opinion. In
one recent poll, 20 per cent OF the
people questioned said that they
considered the defeat of Hitler
more important than keeping this
country at peace.
The actual cost of our defense
program changes so quickly that
it Is impossible to figure it very
far ahead, but recent estimate of
defense and lend-lease expendi
lures for 1912, made by Harold d.
Smith, director of the bureau OF
the budget. says that 1t will
amount to about $1S.000,O 100000 IL
1912, which is over seven billion
more than was estimated when
the 1912 budget was announced
last January.
Mr.. Smith attributes this In
creased estimate TO speeding up
OF production and to higher costs
on materials. He predicts that
by next June we will be spending
two billions a month on arma-
ments.
Mr.. Smith also pointed out that
all appropriations made or pend
ing In congress for rearmament
and aid to allies, have now reach
ed total of 100000, 900. 900. Last
January. total appropriations for
these purposes amounted to $685.
$50 ,OOO,0 900, which shows that this
year appropriations VIII total over
81 additional billions. The total
expenditure of so billions so far
planned, amounts to an expendi-
ture of about $3.50 for every man.
woman and child in the United
States
In addition to the tremendous
problems of war. defense and bill
lion dollar appropriations, Presi-
dent Roosevelt is also working on
greater social security for the
American people following the
war. He has approved the pro-
posal OF the social security board
for an all-inclusive social security
system to combine old age insur-
ance. unemployment insurance,
survivors insurance. etc. all un-
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

create a more sympathetic feeling
in this country toward Russia, by
making it seem that Russia's anti
religious reputation is exaggerat-
ed. seems temporarily to have fiz-
zled. although it may yet produce
the results he sought.
His statements indicating that
Russia does have a form of reli-
gious freedom, in which he point
ed out that the Russian constitu-
ton provides for freedom of wor-
ship. was met by resounding
criticism on all sides. Leaders of
practically all religious groups
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17
TEN YEARS AGO

The young son of Ed Collins.
who resides on the Thackery
ranch northwest of Coolidge, was
quite severely injured Monday
evening when the horse he was
riding stumbled and fell on him.
The boy was brought to the DR..
Pinkerton hospital at once and it
was found that he had received
fracture of the skull and it was
also thought internal injuries. He
was rushed to hospital in Phoe-
nix at once.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

At the close of the Civil war
the national debt of the United
States was $79.44 per person.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

Mrs. r. j. Jones, president of
Coolidge Woman's Club, received
notice from Mrs. Laura w. Nc
Mullan a distinguished lecturer on
world affairs, that she will be in
Coolidge on November Sth and
9Th. Everyone interested is in
vited to come and hear Mrs. Nc
Mullan's messages on present day
social conditions.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

Pattie Cochran entertained at
the National Monument Park with
a weiner roast in honor of her
birthday, Tuesday evening. Those
present were Mary Gardner, Del
la Ware, Marjorie Talla, Florence
Roche, Edna Hendry and Harold
Cochran.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

A unique party causing much
merriment was given by Mrs. J. J.
Butterfield in her home on Wed
nesday afternoon. Sixteen guests
were present, Mrs. Y. c. White
arriving later as a spectator.
Those in costume were Mrs.
Earl Weaver, Mrs. Hurst Julian,
Mrs. ]. j. Jones, Mrs. r. T. Prath-
er, Mrs. S. A. Hanks. Mrs. Frank
Watson, Mrs. Nassau, Mrs. Will
lam Short, Mrs. ]. C. Jayne, Mrs.
George Ware and Mrs. Tom Mox-
ley.
The prize for the most comical
"old timer" costume was won by
Mrs. George Ware and Mrs. Tom
Moxley won high honors for the
best representation of a man
tramp.
Other guests were Mrs. t. t.
Terrill, Mrs. William Jackson,
Mrs. Karl Fisher, Mrs. ]. B. Boone
and Mrs. Harry Shelter.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

Mrs. Clara Seago has returned
from three months stay in Cali
fornia and is at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. James Wallace on
Lincoln Avenue.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. C. G.. Livingston, Tuesday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Ray have
baby boy, born to them, Wed
nesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
MRS ANNA CORMAN TAKEN BY DEATH
Popular Resident of Wash. ingtOn Hill Suffers Heart
 Attack

Mrs. Anna German, wife of James ;. German Of 6 Laval street, died suddenly yesterday morning while attending services at tho Church of st. Francis Xavier. She was Strick- en with Q heart attack while attend- ing Mass.
 A native of Waterbury, Mrs. Cor man was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Bergin) Bowen. She spent the greater part of her life In tho Washington Hlll section, She enjoyed A wide circle of friends in thAt section and throughout the city,
 Mrs. German was a communicant of st. Francis xavier's church, and . member Of the Daughters ot Isa- bella,
 She leaves, besides her husband, two sons, Robert and James German, Jro 0 daughter, Joan, two sisters, Mrs, Margaret Crowley and Mrs, Micahel Muleahy, a brother, Jo- seph and several nieces and nephewS all of Waterbury,
 Inc funeral will take place from the LNnny funeral nome, 25 Gen. tral avenue, Wednesday morning, time and other arrangements to be announced. Friends may call At the funeral home today and tomor- row. afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
WILDER WEATHER
 FEN ROUTE HERE

The mercury rose to SS degrees shortly after noon today, after having plumbed the depths of Q rigid a above during tho course Of last night, The weatherman prS- dlcted some relief from the iky blasts Ushgred In with Nthe flrkt day oe winter, promising cloudy axiN uailder weather for tonight.
 Gasoline station operators did A thriving business over the weekend as automohlle-owners hastened to 1lll their radiators with anu-freegO fluids. The usual quota Of incorrig- ihles, who can be depended upon to wait until It's too late, were report ed with frozen radiators. Ice-skat. ing has not received offlcial sane. ton yet, and will not be allowed at local parks until several more inches Of ice appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
IINlURlESFkTAL
 TO HRS. FURNlSS
Former MiddIebury WOm- an Died Last Evening at
 New Haven Hospital

NErs. Helen Farniss, eA, formerly of iddlebury, but recently of Han~ den. Conn, died last night from head injuries ct the St Rapheels hospital in New Haven, Mra. Fur miss was Injured when she was struck by an automobile in Ham den on Nov. i7 while she was at tempting tC cross 3he street near her homo to post Q letter. The driver of the car, Gordon F. LaS- lett SS, of HNmden, was arrested on Q reckless driving charge.
 On admtttance to the hospital, Mrs, FNlrniss remained in Q critical state but later showed improvement and doctors were encouraging and said the woman would recover, A relapse set in Saturday, the doc- tors stated.
 A native of Waterbury, she wAs the daughter of Daniel and Eileen (Elahert2( Lynch, She moved to HayMden 6 year ago from Middle town where she had resided for twenty years.
 Mrs. ENlrniss Is survived by one son, Harry E. of New Haven. and Q brother, William Lynch of Hol- lis, Long Island.
 The funeral will Do held from the Stanley '. Dunn funeral home l2A Washington street, Middletowr on "Wednesday morning at 8;lt o'clock to st. Johns church ct { o'clock.
 Burial will be in St. Josephs Cemetery, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

Star spangled Banner was played at the end of the Mass.
 The firing squad, members of the state Guard, included Sergeant Derwin Vaill, Corp. R. Clinton, Corp. T. Buracxynsk, Prlvates J, DlriNlo, J. Dusi, A. Mendine, M, pascolo, w. Revax and w. Krause,
 The bearers were william Corhett, Frank Daly, Michael slavin, Ray- mond Tanning, Charles Doherty and Raymond McEvoy.I
 Burial was in the family plot ct old st, Joseph's cemetery with ser- vices by Father Hussey. At the con- clusion of the volley, Sergeant Vain presented the flag to Mrs. Tohin,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

wide circle of friends. Several years ago he retried from the staff of the Metropolitan Insurance company where he served for more than 30 years.
 During the terms of the late May or W. II. Sandland, he served as 8 member Of the Board Of Health. Following his retirement from busi- ness Mr. Crean went to Ireland where he remained for some time. He returned to this country about two years ago.
 Mir. Crean is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Cre0n. three sons, Martin Of Waterbury, James and Hugh of Hartford; two daughters, Mary and Julia of Hartford: five brothers, James, Richard, Hugh and Patrick of Waterbury, and Jere- Tniah Of Ireland, four sisters, Mrs. Patrick Plaherty of Waterbury, sis- ter Mary St. Helen of the Notre Dame convent, Waltham, Mass, Mrs. Joseph scannell and Mrs. Mil. dred Oshea, of Ireland, several nieces and nephewS and one grand- child.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 8:l6 o'clock from the Aulyille funeral home, 270 West
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

NRacSWERNEY--Mrs. Ellen tJoyl MacSweeney, widow Of Bartholomew Macsweeney died Saturday ae her home, a Center street, South Man chester.
 Mrs. MacSweeney he'd been . resi- dent of South Manchester for over 60 years. She was well known In waterbury where she was q frequent visitor.
 She as survived by six children, Mrs, William LaNkott, Mrs, James Daly, Mrs. Fred Schugg, Miss Mary MacSweeney and William and Peter MacSweeney, all of South Manches- ter, and several nieces and nephews In this city.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Holleran funeral home in South Manchester to st James church where Q requiem Mass will be celebrated At 9 o'clock. Burial will be in st, James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

consists ot property situated at Hayes avenue and Blanchard street, valued at $S,7SOOO. Other assets listed include additional property and notes worth Si.7s2.e7, and two insurance policies.
 Individually the policies are from the Massachusetts Mutual Life Inc surance Company, appraised at ei,~ OOA2i: and the Metropolitan Life Assurance O., SlT3.e0. A savings ac- count with the Waterbury Savtngs Bank Is worth el,6T7.00. The Water bury Trust Go. Is named executor Hodgkinson died last November il. His will was admitted to probate November l4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
MILITARY HONORS FOR GEORGE TOBIN
State Guard Participate in Final Tribute to World
 War Veteran

Military honors were paid to George \. Tobln this morning at his funeral which was held at O;S0 O. clock from the family residence, l2a Central avenue, to the Immaculate Conception church. Rev, Paul spodniok celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at 9 o'clock. as- sisted by Rev, Donald oTeary as deacon, and Rev. Phillip Hussey as suh-deaoon.
 Professor r. y. Harmon played . special program of music with Mrs, N. J. Daly, Jr. singing "PAnis An- gelicus" at the 09fertory, and ''T'hy Will Be Done" as Q Teoessional. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
FUNERALS

Memorial services for William H, 0rlSwold, former resident of ThoMs aston, were held In the Tmmanual CongregAt Atlonal church, West Harte ford, yesterday afternoon At a o'clock, Rev. fletcher Douglas Par. ker, pastor, ofAciAting, CoMnittal services were conducted at the Hotchkiss funeral home, A6 High street, ThoMaston, this afternoon ct 3 o'clock. Burial was in Hillside cemetery, Thomaston.
 The funeral of Miss Mary Enrlght was held Saturday morning from the Mulville funeral home, At e;lS o'clock to St, FT&ncis Xavier church where c solemn high Mass of re. Quiem was celebrated At Q o'clock. Burial was. in Calvary cemetery.
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 The funeral of Mrs, CaImela Sar- taSiero will he held tomorrow morn. ing at 8 o'clock from tho home, 6A Oak street, to St. Lucy's Church where Q solemn high Mass of rec Quiem will be celebrated ct 800 o'clock. Burial will be in the fam- lily plot. Calvary cemetery, Members of the AvigilaneS0 Society will meet at the home this evening At 500 o'clock,
 The funeral of Mrs. Avengeilne Henderson, wife of Ralph !, Hem derSon, was held this morning at e;S0 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 2eO East Main street, to the Sacred Heart Church. Rev. John Dial celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at 9 o'clock assisted by Rev, Franklin Corrigan aS deacon, and Rev, Henry oulnn as Sub-deaeon.
 The bearers were Christopher 10. garty, Anthony George, Robert Ksmach, Charles Aaddad, Louis Shaker and Charles 0horied.
 Burial was in family plot ct Cal- vary cemetery with services by Father 0orrigan,
 A military funeral for Ernest Kropp, e veteran of tho Spanish ATnegican War and the frat World War! was held Saturday sNsear. noon ct 2 o'clock at the Al6eEson Funeral Home. Rev. Samuel 9udde, vicar of Christ chapel, ofaciated, Burial was ln old Pine Grove ceme. tery.
 Bearers, al msmbets of Liscum Camp, United spanish War Veter. ans, were: Benjamin Johnson, Al- bert PortSnan, Henry Lawler. H. g. Woolley, Charles Rudolph, and Henry M. 4assett.
 Members Of the firing squad, all from the state guard, were Sergeant ". J. Ineln, Sergeant Moss, Corporal Iieberman, Private Walters, Private Peacock, Private Arnioo, Private Robinson, Private Vioci and Private Carey. Olin Bar. rie waS hugler, All are members of co. V, Conn. State Guard.
 The funeral of Mrs. TOllce Jordon was hold this morning at Q o'clock from the 0agnon Funeral Home, lo6 South Elm street, to St. AnnS church. Rev. Uhald Laurion oele.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
BILL FLEMING
 SOLD TO CHICAGO

Boston, Dec. 27.-~(CJPl-Sale of Hill Fleming, %, righthanded pttch- CT, to the chicago Cubs of tho No- tlonal League for an unnamed sum was announced today by the Bos- ton Red Sox of the American League.
 Fleming, who spent . major por- ton of the past season compiling Q 6.6 record aS Q Louisville farmland, was acquired by Boston from the Hollywood club in August io40. His I0Ai Boston record was i-i in l6 appearances, mostly as a relief pitcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

hrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at Q o'clock, assisted by Rev. Alfred Matthleu as deacon, and Rev. Albert Cahitor as sub-deacon.
 Miss Marie Morrot played Q spe- cial program of music, with Mrs. Leodina Pageot and Miss Marie GervaiS singing eMiserere Mel" ct the offertory; and Miss dervais ren- dering "Je Quitte Cette TeTe", as Q recosslonal.
 The bearers were: Joseph Beitsch, Mfr. Hruneau, Arthur Dauph!nais, Andrew perini, Samuel Colangelo and J. M. Cottolie.
 Burial was In the family plot at Calvary cemetery, with services by Father LauEion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
MASSES

xBGT.L - Months mind Mass of Re- Qulem will bo celebrated Tuesday morning, Dec. 23rd, at $500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Julia zell. NaValSO,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
APPRAISERS FILE
 STATEMENT TODAY
Late William HOdgkinsOn Left Assets Valued at
 $l3,z37

The estate of William EEcdgkinson, formerly of this city. is appraised at 4lS, ,2S7.77, according to on inventory admitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey.
 Principal item in the document
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
OMAS CREAM hTES TOMOROW
Former Insurance Agent x Died Saturday Evening
 After Brief Illness

Thomas M. Crean, 70, well known insurance agent Of this city, died Saturday night following @ brief Ill. ness at st. Mary's hospital.
 A native of Ireland, MT. Crean had been 6 resident of Waterbury for over 50 years, where he enjoyed Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

Main street, to St. patrlck's church where Q solemn high Mass of re- qulem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot In new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home this afternoon md evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
SUMMERLES YEAR

Known as "the year without Q summer" i6l6 was cool because 1t was preceded by Q violent eruption of the volcano Tomhoro, near Java, dust of which shielded the earth from tho sun for months.