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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
BY ELMER c. WALZER IInlkaH Praaa Elnnnclal Edltarl

NOAAAN@~A
 New York, June IS - (UP) - A firm tone developed on the Stock Market today after Q narrowly ir- regular opening. Trading was light. Gains ranged to Q point in leaders and to more than 2 points in some preferred stocks.
 Steel shares were dull. Bethlehem appeared on the tape at ll:l0, when 1t sold at 73 IA up l-2. D. 8. Steel was up S-0 at 56 Ia. Copper issues held at previous closing levels.
 Eastman gained IA to l33 in an irregular chemical group. Rails were quiet but firm and utilities about unchanged. Chrysler gained frac- tionally while General Motors held at the previous close.
 Penn Dixie Cement preferred A sold at 50 up 2. 3-4 and Q new high. Certainteed preferred gained a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
EX-COV. CURLEY
 MUSTPAY$42',629
Given Until Oct. 6 to Pay Judgment Given to City
 of Boston

Boston, June 16-(UP) -- Former Gov. James M. Curley today was given until Oct. 6 to pay the $42,62o Judgment which the city of Boston won against him in connection with the General Equipment Corp. dam age case.
 The continuance was granted by District Judge Bert E. Holland of West Roxbury when he approved an agreement reached by Edward F. McClennen, representing the city, and Curley's counsel, Wendell P. Murray.
 Under the agreement, Curley will pay the city the judgment when and if he can dispose of certain proper ties. He told newsmen later he was confident he could sell his Midas, New, Silvermine, value of which he estimated at $2,O00,O00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
WEBSTER SCHOOL
 TO GRADUATE Sl
Principal Thomas Nolan Gives Farewell Address
 Tomorrow Afternoon

Pupiis in the three eighth grade classes of the Webster grammar school will be graduated from that school on Tuesday, June lTth, at 2:00 p. m.
 A program, which will include the singing of patriotic and school sOngs by members of the class, and an address by Thomas F. Nolan, Webster school principal, has been arranged for the occasion.
 A total of 81 primary school graduates will be presented with diplomas ct the exercises. The pro- gram Is as follows:
 March
 Song, "Just Singing Along ... Class Class Welcome .. Michael Galante Recitation, Flag of the Free"
 ....,,........... Mario Cardillo Song, T Am an American" .. Glass Recitation, "Graduation Day"
 ,....,.... Marie De Rienzo
 Presentation of Awards and
 Diplomas
 Address ....... Thomas F. Nolan Glass Farewell
 ............ Mary-Frances Brazil Glass Song, Farewell Dear School" March
 Members of Miss Katharine Dougherty's class who will be grad uated are:
 Gloria E. Aldorisio, Louis Biolo, Mary-Frances Brazil, Esther s. Ci- arlo, Frank George Cossette, Kath- erine Ann Coviello, Marie Antoin- etta De Rienzo, Richard Mario Dichele, Florence A. DiFederico, Michael A. Galante, Eben l.. Hollis, Edmund s. Kadziewicz, Andrew Kavula, John D. F. Longo, Cath erine Ann Lorusso, Helen D. Manzi, Richard J. Mascoli.
 Alex Mukosey, Marie Carmella Petro, Edward Pulnik, Eve V. Quir- ici, Pauline P. Sereduck, Victor Thomas Sidoruk, Amelia E. Solom- ita, Eleanor Mary Tirendi, Selami Tosun, Erminia Bridget Ubaldi, Olga Marsha Yaroshuk, Helen Rose Zollo.
 Miss Ella Dohertys class in- cludes:
 GulCH baCCO, NICK bOkOu, Cark Breuer, Wilfred Brousseau, Mario Cardillo, Anthony Caterino, Bar- bara Chipman, Thomas Ciarlo, Carmen DiBlasi, John DiVito, Ale fred Dykerman, Herman Dykerman, Francis L. Genovese, Jennie Guer- rera, Mary Howard. Vincent L. Jamele, Edna Jannet- to, DeVera Mallory, William Man. cini, George T. McGrath, John P. Mcintyre, Benny Palladino, Fran cis L. Pollctto, James Rosolillo, Edith E. Slager, Harry P. Welton.
 Miss Frances Anderson's class consists of:
 Ellen Bakus, Felix c. Banche, Anna Marie Basile, Henry E. Caba- na, Vincent J. Campopiano, Mario Ciarlo, Rocco E. Ciarlo, Lucille M. Colangelo, Margaret F. Daddona, Theresa Marie Daversa, Domenic J. DePrimo, Anna M. Harbanuk, Charles 8. Lanza, Daniel s. Man. cini, Caroline Marie Migliaro. Grace M. Napiello, Eta N. Pet roccia, Nicolina Marie Polzella, Anthony E. Rainone, Anthony b. Rinaldi, Leonard J. Rosa, William Sims, Mira Marie Squillacioti, Irene K. Stanisz, Nicholas J. Ter. nj, Harry D. Duren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
$45O, GOO Permit For
 ScouiH Mfg: Company

Permits for four other smaller projects were issued to the Scovill Co.,, today by Inspector Hartley. One Is for . 5000 building for the storage fo electrical equip- ment; another is for q $1,O0O building for the storage of wood and electrical appliances; . third is for $500 protection shed for a crane; and the fourth Is for the demolition of several small build ings.
 The casting shop addition will range from two to four stories in height. It will be 330 feet long, and will range from 37 to 30 feet i'm width. It will be of brick, steel and concrete construction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
tha Zailckas presiding.

Miss Lygia Mary Nainis, of An- sonia, 8 former resident of the Brooklyn section here. has grad uated from the Junior College of Commerce in New Haven with high est honors. She was presented a gold medal at exercises held last week for being first in her class for two years. Miss Nainis, the daugh- ter of Mrs. George Barstis, of Arl- sonia, is a graduate of B. w. Tinker grammar school and Crosby High school.
 Over 400 persons attended the moonlight picnic sponsored by the Lithuanian Republican club sSatur- day night at the Lithuanian Park, near Lakewood. Anthony Lazdaus- kas was chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements, assisted by William Wilkowsei, Mrs. 5louks- naitis, Anthony zukauskaS and Stanley J. Lucas.
 The Lithuanian Park near Lake, wood was well filled yesterday for the annual picnic of the Lithuanian Citizens Political club. Speeches were given by prominent Lithuan- ians including Alderman William William KQlbeck and Edward J. Lasky, and Charles Cvirka, presi- dent of the club. Lithuanian dances were a feature of the program. Mu- sic was furnished by the Merry makers orchestra. The committee composed of Joseph Svinkunas, William Oreblunas, Michael Lish- auskas, Charles Wasilauskas and John Klihna.
 The parish bazaar committee of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will meet tonight at 8o'clock at the parish hall to complete plans for the bazaar which has been scheduled for the week of July 14th at the church grounds. John Savino, Ambrose Maggi, and Louis Rocco are heads of the executive commit tee in charge of the event, and Q large committee composed of rep- resentatives of all the church so- cities will assist with arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

A $45O,OOO building permit, the largest issued hero I'm several years, was given out today by Building Inspector John T. Hart ley to the ScOvill Mfg. Co. The permit is for an addition to the plants casting shop.
 Issuance of the permit brings to approximately $1,5OO,OOO the value of building construction for which Inspector Hartley has is- sued permits since Jan. l. With the year less than half over, building activity will far exceed that of any yeaer since the start of the depression, with the total to be swelled further by federal defense housing gprOject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 MEETS TUESDAY

The June meeting of the Hopeville Community Club will be held to- morrow evening at 8 p. m. at Hope vile School Gym.
 Members of the Club together with members of the Activities Com mittee are requested to attend the June meeting in order to decide coming activities.
 The monthly Card Tournament will be held at the finish of the business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

Shortly after the whistles sounded for the surprise medical defense test yesterday afternoon, an excited caller asked a radio station phone operator If the blasts meant that the United States had entered the war. Others wanted to know where was the big fire or explosion.
 Plans had been kept 70 secret that only . handful of spectators was on hand as police, fire depart ment, state police and private cars and station wagons assembled at Library park. The spectators show cd great interest in the emergency equipment that was on display.
 Station wagons and other cars taking part had red cards allowing them to pass through police lines. Workers all had identifying badges.
 Police closed Grand street, from Field to Meadow streets, Co regular trafilc during the demonstration Only cars taking part In che test were allowed in tho area.
 Boy Scouts proudly acted as ''pa- tients". Cards pinned to their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Field Mass

Close to 4,000 members of the Hartford American Legion and Auxiliary yesterday attended a field mass at Colts park. The ser- mon was given by Rev. Henry Cassidy of Norfolk, state chaplain of the Legion.
 Rev. Walter D. Casey. pastor of St. Luke's Church, Hartford, was the celebrart of the mass. Colors of more than 45 veterans organizations were nassed In front of the outdoor altar.
 Both Father Casey and Father Cassidy are natives of Waterbury and served as chaplains during the World War of 1917-l8. Father Casey was the first state chap. lain of the American Legion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

Clarence K. Streit, author of the much-discussed "union now" plan, was one of 10 recipients of honorary degrees at the 120th commencement of Colby college today.
 Doctorates of laws were conferred upon Sereit, Gov. Sumner Sewall of Maine, Justice Guy H. Sturgis of the Maine supreme court and William E. Newell, president of the Bath Iron Works.
 Glare Booth Luce, author and playwright, and Prof. Frederick A.. Pottle of Yale university were award- ed doctorates of letetrs and a divin- ity degree was bestowed on Charles L. Seasholes, Dayton, O., pastor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Vets Council

The Veterans Council, at 6 meeting tonight at the Amrican Legion home on Holmes avenue, will appoint a committee to wait on city officials to ask that 1942 appropriations for Memorial Day and Armistlce Day be restord to their former figures.
 In this years budget the Me- morial Day appropriation was cut from $750 to $500 an the Armistice Day appropriation from $1,000 to $750.
 The council may also decide to ask the city to meet the cost of decorating the graves of World War veterans for Memorial Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
NelUsy Sidelights On
 Emergency Test

blouses Identified them as sitting patients" or "stretcher" patients.
 Several members Of the State Guard reported at the armOry thinking that the sounding of the factory whistles meant an emer- gency call for them. Many firemen also thought 1t was an emergency alarm.
 On duty ct the Blakeslee Com- pany office, where cots and stretch- CTS were given out, were Edward Herbert, company superintendent, David Babson, scout executive, Fred Loehmann and Edward Herbert. Jr.
 Many of Che volunteer workers gave up plans for . days holiday to take part in the test All had been notified by mail and telephone to be deadly for duty whe nthe alarm was sounded.
 The state police ambulance sped here from Colchester, about 50 miles away. It is enc of the most thor oughly equipped vehicles of tts kind in the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
REAPPOINTED

Washington, June 16-( (UP) - President Roosevelt today reap pointed John H. Fahey of Mass achusetts for 8 six-year term on the Federal Home Loan Bank board. He also sent to the senate the nom- ination of Joseph A. McNamara, re- appointed U. s. attorney for the Vermont district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
CollegiateNews of Interest Here

Among those who will receive the Bachelor of Laws degree from The Hartford College of Law at its 18th commencemen exercises to- morrow evening, will be Mrs. Patrick DeLeon, 25 Grown street, Waterbury.
 Mrs. DeLeon is a graduate of Pembroke College in Brown Uni- versity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
ALL LEAVES CANCELLED

Ankara, Turkey, June 16-(UP) Usually well informed diplomatic quarters reported tonight that all military leaves had been cancelled in Russia and that the country was rapidly approaching a state of full mobilization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Market Opens Badly But Gains Firmness
Trading Was Hght-Gains Ranged to Two Points; SteeIs Were Du; COppers Held at Previous Closing

similar amount to go S-4. New highs were made by Atlantic Gulf 6 West Indies, National Supply issues, Pa- cific Mills and U. s. Hoffman Ma chinery. Standard oil (New Jersey) eQualed its high for the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Commencement Talks Touched On Defense
Position of America in World Conflict Also Reviewed;
 Many Prominent People Given Degrees
By United Press)

National defense and Americas position in the world conflict were the principal themes of speakers at com
 mencement exercises of three Connecticut UniverseS Sunday At Yale President Charles Seymour members of the American Peace Commission after the first World War declared: To close our eyes to the situation in that any lndlvQual or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
LARGEST HANDMADE LAKE

Created by Boulder Dam, Lake Mead is the largest man-inade lake in the world with Q storage capacity of 32,35e.274 acre-feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
LOTS OF ENERGY

It would take the labor of IT, GOO 900 GOO men, or more than i've times the population of the world to furnish all the energy required by the world in one year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

stirrup pumps formerly used in spraying poison on locust armies to prevent plaques In South Africa are being converted into bomb exttn- guishere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

Two-headed matches have been introduced in Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

NEW YORK CUPB Elec. Bond & Share ........, 2A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

Boy Scouts proudly acted as ''pa- tients". Cards pinned to their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

waterville, Me, June 16.-(UP)-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

The regular monthly meeting of st. Anne's society of St. Joseph's church will take place tonight at 7:s0 in the clubroom of the old St. Josephs school. with Mrs. Mar
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Trade Week Acts
As Stimu|ant To
Negro Business
Slight Increase
Seen In Buying

According to recent announce.
ments, the Trade Week Campaign
being sponsored by the Chamber
of Commerce, is serving as sti-
mulant to Negro businesses here.
Though the program is still in
progress and no final statistics
have been gathered, merchants re
port that buying among Negro
patrons has shown slight in
crease. 1t is believed that ky
the end of the current campaign,
decided increase in Negro buy
ing will t,e seen.
Authorities express the belief
that the results of this program
should serve as proof of the buy
ing power Of Negroes here.
The campaign, advertised in
The Negro business and resident
ial section, began last Monday
and closes at midnight Saturday.
The Chamber Of Commerce met
last Thursday night to discuss
further possibilities of increasing
Negro Business enterprises and
patronage.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Funeral Services
Held For Mrs.
Sarah Bryant

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Bryant, mother Of DIR. j. B. Bry-
ant of Stuttgart and Little Rock,
Arkansas were held last Tuesday
morning at Bullock's Temple c.
M. E. Church here.
Mrs. Bryant had for long
time resided at the Little Rock
home of her son, 1910 Gaines ST.
and was stricken i'll several weeks
ago. She passed Sunday morning
The body of the late Mrs. Bry-
ant was handled by the Dubisson
Undertakers but the burial was
conducted by Stuttgart funeral di
rectors.
A large number Of Mrs. Bry-
ants many friends attended the
funeral services and extended
sympathies to the family.
She is survived by son, DR. j.
B. Bryant, and four grandchil-
dren. Mrs. Bryant was known
intimately as "Mother" Bryant
and was one of the most activ,
members of Bullocks Temple
Church.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Miss Gwendolyn
Tillman Succumbs

The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Tillman of Corona, N. Y.
was taken suddenly i'll Sunday at
their home and died Monday.
April 2Sth. Funeral services were
conducted from the First Congre-
gational Church of Corona, N. Y.
Friday May 2.
The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tillman formerly of Live
Oak, Fla, and Greensboro, N. G.
sympathize with them in the pass
ing Of their daughter Gwendolyn
young and beautiful her life
was like a rose bud clothed in its
petals of radiant beauty,,,......... it
bloomed and died"
To that far distant land
She hiss taken her way,
Past the shadows of night
There has dawned a new day.
And this be our comfort
Through grief hard to bear
That far country is "HOME"
And she waits for US there.
She is survived by her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Tillman of
Corona, N. Y. Grandmothers, Mrs.
Mary Morris, of Greensboro. N.
c., Mrs. Ella Tillman, Live Oak,
Fla, Aunts... Mrs. ]. l.. Hops
mon Morris of Atlanta, Ga. I'M
Live Oak, Fla, Mrs. Berneyce
Dobson, New York City, Mrs. f.
C. Hatcher, Little Rock, Ark,
Miss Mary Morris, New York,
Miss Agnes Morris, Los Angeles
Calf, Miss Elsie Morris, Los An
giles, Calf, Miss Esther Morris,
New York and Mr.. Bristol Morris
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Will Headspeth Held
For Murder Of
Calvin Roy
Courts to Continue
Hearings Today

According to announcements,
Will Headspeth of 708 Bishop st.
was charged with the fatal shoot
ing of Calvin Roy last Thursday
and is held by the Little Rock
Police on charges Of murder. Hear
ings on the case we're begun yes
terday Thursday and were con-
tinued to today.
The charge against Headspeth
was docketed, police claim, after
Roy died of chest wounds in
flicted by a 32. revolver which al
legcdly was in the hands Of Head
speth.
Annie Elizabeth White, 703 Bis
hop, was also injured in the fight,
period. 1t is reported that she was
treated at University hospital last
night for minor knife wounds.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Final Plans Made
For Mothers DaV
Program At MIR.
Governor Adkins
Invited to Program

Officials and sponsors of the
coming Mothers Day program
and Singing Contest. to be held
Sunday at the Lives toek Arena
in North Little Rock. state thlt
tinal plans and arrangements for
this program have been COM
plete.l and that according to their
hell is, it should be an overwhelm
ing success.
Many of the most prominent
people in the state are scheduled
to b. present and take an active
part in the program. An invita-
tion to the Governor has been ex-
tended fR officials of the program
and it is hoped that he will attend
parts of the program.
DR.. J. B. Watson, President of
Arkansas State College at Pine
Bluff will appear on the program
together with the band and Glee
Club from the College.
Musical organizations from all
parts of the state are scheduled
to appear on the program and it
is expected that attendance will
exceed all expectations.
As an 'ded feature to the pro-
gram, the combined congress Of
singers will sing a number to-
gether This will be dedicated to
the "Mothers of America"
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Ballot In Bondage"
In Eight Southern
States, Say Scribe
By Emory O. Jackson

Montgomery, Ala. In eight
Southern states the ballot is in
bondage. While the anti-sutrrape
advocates have many ways Of
freezing suffrage in the hands of
the few, the poll tax, disguised
behind all kinds of purposes, is
the greatest barrier to the great
est number.
Like most steps for reforms, this
one has been branded "red", South
wrecking, and Negro-enthroning.
Reasoning that way. if such argu-
ments were valid, those other forty
states (some in the South such
as Florida, North Carolina, and
Louisiana), would of necessity
come under the labelling Of the
opponents.
What too few Negroes seem to
know is that little better off will
they be if the poll tax is repealed
so long as the white primary and
mis-applied registration laws con-
tinue. This fact itself further
shows up the weakness of the
anti-suffrage group who use this
as one of their strongest appeals.
The poll tax is one of the most
un-American of American things.
What is its true purpose? To dis
franchise? Is it performing ?
Yes! In these eight states hav-
ing it, it's outworking democracy.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Resolution Would Call
For Investigation Of
Local Boards

exempt men over 80 from selec-
tive service is gaining headway in
legislative circles after Senate,
Vandenburg's resolution calling
for an investigation of enforce
mcnt of the act by local boards
had been placed before congress.
Expressing concern over the
lack of uniformity in enforcement
Of the Selective Service Act by
local boards, Senator Vandenburg
(Rcp.) Michigan held that. ."Tbe
act left so much to the discretion
of local boards that there is a
areat variety of patterns for de-
t1min'ng who is eligible for de-
'crment. There have been a
thousand complaints about the
act.....Even the Government De-
partments are complaining..."..."
The Michigan Senator pointed
out that provisions in his resolu-
tion would, through investigation,
clarity non-uniform.ty of enforce
ment of the act with respect to
of married men and oc-
deferment policies by
the local boards.
Hershey For Act
Amendments
Meanwhile. Brig Cen, Lewis z.
Hershey, acting National Director
Of the Draft Law, told a Philadel-
phia assembly that he favored
to the law so as to
enable men over thirty years of
a"o to he exempted from the one
year training period.
Gen. Hershey's address. deliver
ed before a meeting sponsored by
the American Legion and Phila-
dclphia Draft Boards, was inter-
preted as having this meaning.
Men at thirty, are too settled.
They have passed their physical
peak and find it hard to learn
new skills. That has been our
experience with the draft law to
date"
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09

Funeral services for Mr.. Joe
Wilson were held last Satur-
day at Bullock Temple c. M. f.
Church at 2 p. m. A very im-
pressive and stately program was
held over the body of this well
known and widely loved character
who has many years been active
in religious, civic and social life
in this city.
Probably known best for his af.
filiations with the old Mosaic or.
ganization, Mr.. Wilson had the
reputation Of Leing one of the
city's most trustworthy persons.
The Miller Company, Funeral
Directors were in charge Of the
burial.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09

President of Arkansas State
College at Pine Bluff, is schedul-
ed to appear on the Southern
Hospitality Radio Broadcast next
Monday evening at $50.
While the subject Of his talk
has noe been announced, it is be-
lieved he will discuss educational
problems existing among Negroes
in Arkansas.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09

Wallace, flower girl; Mr.. Lewis
Staten, groom; Mr.. Collins Brown
best man; Nj. John Staten,
groom's uncle; Mr.. John Holt,
groom's brother; Mr.. Leroy Sta
ten and Rev. Burroughs, oificiat-
ing minister.
The couple is residing at 1402
West 18th Street.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09

al 1so' "a. hADAN
After successful business trip
to Kansas, Missouri and Okla
homa, Attorney Jno. A. llibbler,
prominent Little Rock lawyer, has
returned to the city.
While away, Nh. Hibbler was
the guest of his son, DR.. Jno. A.
lIibbler, Jr., in Kansas City.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09
Draft Director
I'avOrs Plan to Ex-
cmpt Men Over 80
By Staff Correspondent

Washington, May g. Congress
sipnal revision Of the Draft Act
To induct men from Il to 26 and
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09

It is reported that an invita-
,ion has been extended Gov.
Homer Adkins to attend the
Mothers Day program and sing
ing Contest at North Little Rock.
While it is not certain that the
Governor will attend, il is hoped
that he will be present.
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09

many friends of the couple who
heartily congratulated the happy
pair after the wedding had been
solemnized by the Rev. Burroughs
of England, Ark.
Shown on the above picture,
are members of the wedding party
who grouped together for the
photo Immediately after the we'd
Arkansas State press., 1941-05-09

The Holt-Staten wedding which
was solemnized Sunday afternoon
at the home of the brides sister,
Mrs. Lottie Anthony 1916 Gaines
St. was probably one of the most
beautiful weddings that has taken
place this year. The ceremony.
held in the garden of the An.
thony residence was attended by