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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

Asserting that genuine coopera- ton" on the part of all is needed, the governor said that none of us can any longer think that this grave crisis Is an opportunity to make profits and grow fat"
 Heading the Waterbury group were Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Secretary Frank J. Green of the Chamber of Commerce, and John H. Goss, president of the Scovill Mfg. Co. and member Of the state defense council.
 More than score of Waterbury factories, large and small, were represented at the session, arrang- ed to spread defense work into smaller factories vio sub-contracts and to allow factory oficials to discuss production problems with federal representatives.
 Prime contractors from all parts of the state had booths set up, where their representatives spoke with heads of smaller plants seek Ing subcontractS.
 "The purpose of this defense production clinic" Gov. Hurley said, "is to aid those who can work and produce for defense, find their proper places for work and pro- duction. urge each and every one of you to enter the ensuing confer ences Solen1nly and in the spirit of genuine cooperation.
 ''To the representatives of the large plants, I recommend that you make every effort to avail your selves of the capacity of smaller plants not yet used for defense pro- duction, because capacity not used is capacity wasted. I recommend also that your view the problem of the smaller business man as a grave, although accidental, feature of the national defense program. That problem can be solved if he is given the opportunity to share the work to be done."
 Don w. Harris, of Waterbury, di- rector of the Brass Workers Or ganizing Committee, now making a c. I. o. membership drive in Nau- gatuck Valley brass plants, spoke at the session as one of two labor rep resentativeS. The other was James A. Clerkin, of New Britain, presi- dent of the Connecticut Federation of Labor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
IAY-oFr NO MORE

East Hartford, Conn, Aug. 2I--- lUP) P)-4The Pratt and Whitney Di. vision Of United Aircraft Corp. does not expect to lay.off any more workers because Of . shortage o1 erank.shAfts, it was said today. About 300 night shift workers, how. ever. continued idle because Of the crAnk-shaft shortage from tho Leland. Clifford plant st Worcester Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

phy; Fulton Park, Ada GlnionSoa. Mary Donnelly and Betty Collins; Washington Park. Margaret eheehy, Ann O'Connor and Beebe Farrell; Waterville Park, Claire Lee, Mary Bolan and Maybeth Campbell; Chase Park, Mary Riordan, Gladys Claps and Lois Holconb; Town Plot Ann Colangelo and Patricia Marinan; Porter street, Margaret McGfath and Rose Terraci: Hope vile, Sybil Ferriter and Beatrice petchlock; Fairlawll, Janet Surge ner and Marjorie Mariner; South End, Grace Ahearn and Mary Nice. gan: Fuller street, Helen Rabu- shy and Mary Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
CARE FOR REFUGEES

Greenwich, Conn, Aug. 21--(UP) "A subcommittee of the joint de- fense commission of Fairfield, Conn.,, and Westchester, N. Y., counties be. gan work today on Q detailed plan to care for refugees from New York city in event of an emergency.
 The sub committee comprised three representatives from each state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

EorIcES ciS SS'' CF 'AP1PiItiicATIoN
 This is to give notice that | appiication dated August 18th, 1891. with the Liquor Control. Comt;isslon for a Tavern Permit for tho sale of alcoholic liquor on tho premises, ief Washington Ave, Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by RFoaa Ave-, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Joseph 9hFedeF, oe 7e Weiland Ave, Wa. tsFbury. Conn. ng permlttee.
 JOSEPH H1FuEpNR.
 Dated Aus. tsth, tsAis e-Ilsai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
Governor Hurley In
 Spirited Appeal For
 Complete Cooperation
Mayor Heads, Local Delegation to Important Confer enCe on "Speeding-Up" Production in State
 Industries; Speed Held Essential

Iarge Waterbury delegation was in the audience Of over 700 at the State Aroy in Hartford here today Governor Robert Hurley opened the first New England defense production clinic with address in which he declared that If there time when AmeSicans were confronted with the solemn duty of placing country above self that time is now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

The funeral Of Mrs. Elzear Dom- ingue of Camp street was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock sfrom the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street to the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Paul Spodnik celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at g o'clock, as- sisted by Rev. Donald O'Leary as deacon, and Rev. James Noonan as sub deacon.
 The bearers included John Breen, George Darlington, Arthur Domin- que, Irving Reyes, Thomas Reyes, and Thomas Lyons.
 Interment was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery with services by Father Spodnik.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
200 Participate In
 Playground Pageant
Various Sections Represented in Dramafzation of
 America Plays in Swingtime" WPA Orchestra

Eleven of the city's playgrounds joined yesterday afternoon in presenting the pageant Amer ica Plays In swngme before crowd of 1000 persons at pantomme depicting the varied leisure activities of Amer. leans in song and dance handcraft exhibit of the children's work was on display at the pavilion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Louise Gary was held yesterday at 1:30 from her home to the Grace Baptist church at 2 o'clock. Rev. Jonathan Reed on1ciated. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were Alexandey Graves, James Wig gins. B. K. Goldson, Henry Hoffer, William Butler and 4. Mason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
Governor BOOK 26 AMERICANS

sTokyo, August q. - (UP) - The .JApanese Nyk Steamship Line was understood today to have accepted hcokinss for 3" American officials 0fa the s. s. Tatsutamaru, sailing from Kobe for Shanghai on August 19 The bookins were believed to have been taken under foreign Of. flee pressure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Hauser LeiSring was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue Rev. John R. Coombs oftlciated. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
HAPPY! Have Regained Their
 Health

May the
 c o m i n 6 weeks 6 iv C this omce continual
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20

Pasteapohs. they say. she first
practiced her new technique. Her
technique of making friendships
pay.
And H." he asked inslnuat-
ingly, If arrange a meeting,
would II perhaps, be worth some
thing 20 you ?"
II would the Greek agreed
Then Helene spoke her golden
text, her text which grew to be
her slogan For, in good Amer
icanese. she asked ..
We'll. then, HOW MUCH?"
This. they say. was the ques-
tion she later pat 10 Ribbentrop
after he met her at Club Inter
allie and decided that she was a
woman utterly smitten by his
charms. She would. he was per-
suaded. come 10 his arms and TO
his heart. whenever he smiled
that warmly Yes. she was also
worthy of a place upon the Pri-
vate German Payroll Let her
keep up her association with
that Paul Reynaud, And then let
her whisper 10 him Won Ribben-
trop tie secrets which first had
been whispered 10 her by the
minister, in soft and intimate
hours
So by and by, Helene, Com
Jesse de Portes was drawing two
salaries. one from France, as a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20
WATCHED THE OLD WORLD CRUMBLE

secret agent; another from Ger
many. also as a secret agent And
so cleverly did she manage that
never. never. until France fell,
did the Germans dream that
Comtesse de Portes took their
pay but kept her secrets.
More and more conferences
which might have shaken Europe.
had the news got out, were held
in that modest Portes salon.
Then came the terrible days
when those lean young German
warriors ran over Norway i'm a
few weeks, till France was sick
with foreboding One night
Andre Maurois dined with Paul
Reynaud. Then Reynaud gloated:
He had "A hard time in the
Chamber today, that Daladier
One day more such as this. and
he is out of power"
And that same evening Dala-
der spoke his famous sentence
'He hates me so much. that Paul
Reynaud, that he would prefer
ruin for France TO salvation, If
this also meant success for me-"
The Day then dawned, next
morning. Then the furious OPP
position swept Edouard Daladier
out of power At once Paul Rey-
maud became the new Premier.
There were shake-ups then.
Then when it was too late Pc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20

Pattern 1917 Look as young
as you feel in this jaunty, slen-
derizing shirtwaister. The plung-
ing neckline. U-shapcd front yok-
ing and notchcd cuffs arc al gay
novelty details. Designed for
misses and womeu's sizes 10 IS,
20. "a. So. s.. 40. AZ. "a and 40.
Size SO requires "a yards 3D.
inch fabric and "a. yards OF 81
inch ribbon for bow and belt
Pattern 3SII Feminine, cool
and utterly charming, this after
noon dress shown in flower
splashed print The sweetheart
neck and the gathers below each
point Of the skirt yoke are dis
tinctive style notes. Designed
for misses and women's sizes II,
IS. IS. 90 81. "a. 80. IS. 40 and
~. Size IS requires 3ss yards
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20

robe for the bride. and, when the
fascinating new comtesse enter
tanned for him, Duvalet always
sent her wines and game and
fowl from his country place. She
amused him. as Becky Sharp
had once amused the noble Eng
lishman. Lord Steyne.
Becky Sharp used 10 keep a
little shirt Of her only son IN a
sewing basket and whenever dear
Lord Steyne dropped in, Becky
sewcd on that little shirt. Always
she planned 10. present to the
great man the lovely picture Of a
dear little woman practicing her
domesticiiy Helene de Portes
played. pretty tricks OF similar
kind. 10 amuse her dear, her
wealthy Duvalet
Thus many an enriching deal
was engineered at that simple
house by the astute old cynic,
Duvalet But the time came, as
we heard. when Comtesse Helene
beat her teacher at his own
game. Then she began 10 reap,
i'm place Of the simple gifts of Du-
valet the rent for the apart
ment, the wine. the grouse, the
quail substantial checks instead.
Soon she had learned 10 use him
for her purposes. as he, at first
used her.
heard of a wealthy Greek
whose last name was something
like Pasteapolis He had rich
mines in Rumania And he
wanted 10 interest Duvalet. He
wanted first. TO meet the great
man socially. This was men
toned TO Comtesse Helene. With
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20

tain came posting up from Spain
and Weygand flew In from At
RIGA. Then followed hurried
counsels by despairing statesmen.
Then Churchill flew from London.
and then. at last Helene. Com
Jesse de Portes. who had read all
the private reports from the
French front. realized that
France was doomed. long before
the world knew. She realized
that the common men of France
recognized at last the weakness
of their leaders.
They no longer believed in
their leaders, these common men.
Nor did the soldiers at the Front.
They had borne the futile cru
cifiXion of trying 10 oppose those
German machines. Oppose them
with their bare hands, or play
toy rifles. They had suffered and
stood staunch under the rain of
bombs from German planes, when
there was no French plane any
where TO help them from the
skies.
And how long would they keep
on fighting Comtesse de Portes
asked herself, how long now they
knew, those common soldiers,
that the Germans already had
won the victory?
So she knew. II was the end.
But oh, if Petain could only make
some reasonable terms. And oh,
if only. somehow, she could save
her Reynaud for some better day.
Continued on Page 49,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20
Continued from Double rage)

friend Paul Reynaud was n
thorn and goad as well Com
tesse dc porto5 and her min
lister, they We're a threatening,
presuming pair. Then IA their
masculine ways. how they hated
each other, Reynaud and Dada
der. And in their feminine ways,
Comtosse de Portes. Marquise de
Crussol- those two women who
hated each other with such acrid
hatred
There grew up. in those years.
a Portes legend and saga
How did this unbelievable wo-
man get her start ?" many OF us
asked. al first
She came 20 Paris, young Hell
enc Rebuffel as a student She
looked around. she watched
smart, intriguing Paris she
watched smart, managing women
ruling in their salons. ruling be-
hind the scenes She would get
power, and through power
riches
Well. how How but by her
feminine charms. she soon ans
wered herself how but by her
power TO fascinate all manner Of
men ?
Her first association" the old
banker. Henri Adolphe Duvalet
who told her You can Doe very
useful TO me my dear And very
amusing also. Now where
wonder. will / find you a suitable
husband ."
Then Banker Duvalet looked
about him Shortly he presented
10 the young Helene "A gentle
man Of the lesser nobility. one
Comte de portes
Duvalet provided a modest
apartment a magnificent ward
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20

39-inch fabric.
Pattern 33i2-Your favorite
wraparound style but with a
smart new treatment The bodice
crosses over and buttons with a
double huttoning at the slim-trim
waistband The notChed collar
is "A final tailored touch. De-
signed for misses and women's
sizes -. Il. 10 IS, 20. so 81. "A,
SO. IS and 40. size Is requires
4 yards 3j-inch fabric.
Pattern 1854 Dress up your
home with your own handiworkl
These lovely pinwheel doilies in
three sizes for luncheon or buffet
set are very simple 10 crochet.
Pattern 1854 contains directions
for making doilies; illustrations
Of them and stitches; photograph
~ dolly
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20

Here three of Americas young citizen soldiers
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necessary to Americas national defense production
program-have been deferred from military service
They have been SELECTED FOR SERVICE on
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X To feed our fighting men, men in industry and
our nation, other millions necessary TO Americas
national defense agricultural program-have been
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Still other mllionS-no not yet needed are deferred
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favorable pub
d the Marines.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-20

rgtt. by Weekly. Britain Rights
Evening star., 1941-08-03
4

staying up late too many nights, she
caught cold. Norman, who was never
ill. was annoyed. He hated to go home.
One night he refused to. 1t was two
o'clock; they had come from a series
of places hot and noisy. This one was
the Climax.
Norman, let's GO
why? I'm having fun. I'm thirsty"
''Im tired
Have drink"
81 don't want one"
Then she saw John, for the first
time since the night at the theater.
He came into the room from the bar,
and stood watching the crowd. His
face was tired. She looked away, hop
ing Norman would not see him.
Norman, don't be unreasonable.
Evening star., 1941-08-03

had, for once. lost its insolence. But
he managed to say. rather out of
breath: Now what does that prove?"
Nothing" John said Cheerfully.
at was not intended as proof. but as
correction. And now. Dolly. really
must be going I've had wonderful
time. Coming. Ellen? Last call"
She had already made her decision.
The shock of the blows on Norman's
body had awakened her. as if from
dream. Now she recognized that she
had suffered Johns embarrassment
because she loved him. Norman's left
her Indifferent. She was free of him.
She arose. and followed her husband.
They did not speak in the elevator
nor, for several blocks, in the cab.
Ellen felt free, and happy. and sad.
Finally, she whispered: John, I'm
ashamed"
why? love you"
That's why I'm ashamed"
His voice changed. Don't you
love me?"
"Oh, yes, yes! But don't deserve
you"
well. you're getting me. see?"
Then: John"
"Huh?''
Nothing"
She had been about to tell him she
had married him for spite, and dis
covered that she loved him almost too
late, but something warned her. That
was too like Norman's world. None
of that, from now on.
John, I'm going to give up the
magazine"
That's good" he said comfortably.
'T'm going to be wholesome"
That's SWELL
"Oh. but you're a darling" she
cried Kiss me. Hard
He did.
Evening star., 1941-08-03

why don't you 60 to bed days,
like a respectable girl?"
She considered going home alone,
and resigned the idea; the place was
crawling with columnists. What
heel you are"
He patted her hand. "All right,
After this drink Let's dance"
How are we to get on the floor?"
He turned away petulantly. 'and
she glared at the back of his superb
tail coat. When she looked up she
found John standing before her.
Hello" he said.
Hello, John"
Evening star., 1941-08-03

Suddenly they were aware OF the
silence. They turned John stood IN the
doorway.
i've changed my mind. Tyrell," ,"
he said. About hitting you. You
asked for it
He started toward them. People
fell back as he crossed the room.
Norman did not move. He waited.
insolently confident.
Don't. John" Ellen said.
Afraid I'll hurt him?"
lHEN she knew she was not afraid
for Norman, but for John. If he hit
Norman, he would kill him. But she
had no time to protest. John grabbed
him. as though he were bag of flour.
strode to Dolly's sofa and sat down.
He turned Norman over his knees.
Ellen had a quick fash of Norman's
face as it went down, astonishment
and fury written on it.
You should have had this long
ago." John said. with terrible calm.
Maybe it's too late now"
He threw back the tails of Norman's
coat and spanked him with vigor and
Evening star., 1941-08-03

sarily. was through. She was alone
with the mess she had made of
things
With awful clarity the scene made
its meaning plain to her She saw why
her marriage had failed. John had had
to fight Norman with unequal weap-
ons. Always, to herself. she had de-
Tended him against Norman's bril-
lance and his malice. John could not
fight back. lacking the acid tongue,
being too big to hit Norman. Yet as
woman. she could not bear to see her
husband in a ridiculous light, so she
had left him.
Now, faced with the ruin, she was
lonely. She could not bear to face it
alone. Perhaps Dolly - she shouldn't
disturb her at this hour, but She
tapped on the glass, gave the driver
Dolly's address.
The desk clerk telephoned. Yes,
Mrs. Pierce was in. Mrs. Forrest was
to come right up.
Rising in the elevator. she was
already warmed by Dolly's under
standing. But when Dolly flung open
the door, the room behind her was
crowded with people.
"Ohr' Ellen said, taken aback.
Are you alone? Dolly exclaimed.
Come on in"
81 Il won't. l wanted to see you
about something Nothing important"
Dolly drew her, protesting, into
the room. Were having party"
she declared.
In a few minutes the bell rang
again. 1t was Norman. May l join
you?" He came straight to Ellen.
81 followed you." he explained. I'm
sorry, really l am" He grinned.
Thought you were going homer"
Don't bother me-"
Don't sulk."
Evening star., 1941-08-03
FOR INSTANCE

PROBABLY the most exclusive labor
union in the world is New York's
Local 829 of the United Scenic Artists
of America. In five years only about
thirty new members have been added
to the organization's rolls. since can
didates must pass an extremely stiff
oral and written examination and
pay an initiation fee of $500.
KAY BURR
Evening star., 1941-08-03

Bells are rarely used in an orchestra
because of the length of their vibra-
tions and the number of overtones.
When such sounds are needed, they
are generally produced by glocken-
spiel or tubular chimes.
IHE germicidal effect Of human tears
is thirty times greater than that of any
animal.
Evening star., 1941-08-03
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
JOLT FOR "A LADY
Continued from pose twelve

Hello, Forrest" Norman said.
'Sit down"
Were just going" Ellen put in.
John stood looking at her. Don't
let me stop you." he said evenly.
must not let it happen again,
Ellen thought. | must get Norman
out of here before he says something
terrible. Norman. I've got cold.
Pm tired. need sleep"
1--WE can't walk out on friend"
I'm not staying" John said.
'Oh, come on. | don't want to 60
anyway"
Good night" John said.
"You might as well stay" Norman
announced. because we are staying"
You're a great guy, aren't you?"
John said. Full of city manners"
They're my chief charm. You
should have had more, Forrest. You
might not be stag tonight"
Anger, real anger. loomed in Johns
face The color ebbed. and left his
Evening star., 1941-08-03

enthusiasm. Nor
m a n m a d e NO
sound: his face.
scarlet, was half
turned away. An
appalled, silence, as
at the chastisement
of a god. fell upon
the room /: there was
only the sharp slap
OF Johns hand. re-
peated again and
a gam. ~ o on e
m ov ed. Ellen,
watching in the
way one looks at a
play. felt no desire
to laugh. Neither.
she realized, did
she want to protect
Norman.
1t lasted long
enough for people
to wonder when
John was going to
stop.
At last he lifted
Norman up and
dropped him on the
sofa. Norman's face
Evening star., 1941-08-03

eyes hot-blue Goals.
by golly. Tyrell,
if you were bigger.
I'd -"
Unfortunately"
Norman said, I'm
not.
Ellen gathered
her wrap around
her, and left them.
1t was John who
followed her and
got her a cab. He
did not address her.
What, what is
the matter with
me? Ellen asked
herself desperately.
alone in the dark
of the taxi. How
could | sink so low?
A quarrel in a pub
lie place how can
people get them
selves so mixed up?
N o W s h e W a S
utterly lost. She
would not see Nor
man again. John,
obviously, neces-