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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
BUTT AND PILLOW
 BLAMED FOR FIRE
Damage to Hillside Avenue
 Roof Caused By Un- usual Incident

Fiw, blamed on a cgiaret butt which fell on pillow which was thrown out of window where 1t fell on the roof of 8 porch and lay smoldering until 1t ignited the roof at the home of Randolph Cloves on 15i Hillside avenue early this nlorn- ing. did little damage.
 The occupants of the house be- lieved the pillow fire was extin- guished and did not notice 1t until 1t flared up. The alarm was re- ceived at fire headquarters at 6;32 o'clock. Four companies of firenen were sent out. Damage was con- fined to . portion of the roof.
 Three companies of fire apparatus responded to an alarm late this morning at the home of Herman Sandits on 52 Earl street. No fire occurred, but smoke from an oil bur- nets filled the house.
 Last night four fire apparatus were called out by still alarm to quench 6 pail of burning tar on the roof of . store at 322 South Main street. No damage was caused.
 Two brush fires were put out, one on the property of Connecticut Light & Power Company on l784 Baldwin street and the other at 36 Wheeler street, Waterville. The alarms for the two brush fires were received yesterday afternoon at fire headquarters by telephone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
ZION DAUGHTERS
 SERVELUNCHEON
Monday Evangelical Lu. theran Event Arranged
 at Meeting Yesterday

Plans for the noonday luncheon to be served in the church on Cherry street were completed at the March meeting of the Daugh. tefs of Zion of Zion Lutheran church. This meeting was held Thursday afternoon ct the parson- age on Cooke street at the invita-. ton of Mrs. .. Einsr kron. The meeting was in charge of Past President Airs. Esnil Johnson. Mrs. Axei Forssil reported . good in. come froan the food sale recently held. The secretaEy's report was reAd by Mrs. Betty Ezailenbofg. Mrs. John 0randell invited the ladies to her home on Tudor street fer the April meeting.
 Attending were Mrs. sfAnnah Cla,issn. Mrs. Charles Lindsll. Mrs. Betty lzallenbof.. Mrs. Augusta Palmer, Mrs. Gustav orardell. Mrs. Robert Anderson, Mrs. John Eric. cen, Mrs. william Swanson, MFs, carl CsFlson, Mrs. xsnii Anderson, Mrs. Iva Johnson, MFs. 0. E Joslii- son. Mrs. Carl E. olander, Mrs. Ar- vld Swanson. Mrs. Carl ~. Ander-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
25 NEW VOTERS
 SWORN IN HERE
Thirteen Prefer Dem0cra. tic List-French.Amer.
 can Quite Active

A total of 25 new voters was made "wednesday at the monthly meeting o fthe Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk in the aldermanic chambers. Of this group 13 showed @ prefer ence for the Democratic primary list, being enrolled on 1t, while two of the new voters registered themselves as Republicans.
 The March total was not as great as that in February, when the board made 50 new voters. It was far greater than January's figure, though, only eight voters being made at this time.
 Considerable activity among the French American public of the city in being enrolled on the voting list is noted in an examination of the names of new voters for the past three months. Other racial groups are also prominent, denoting con- siderable work by political clubs among them.
 The Town Clerk and selectme1, are in session on the first Wednes- day of each month for the purpose of making new voters. The sessiof, is customarily held in the alder manic chambers from 9 Q. m. to 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
ST. CECIL|A'S
 WINS DEBATE
Secures Decision in CYO Contest Against St.
 Francis Team

The St. Cecilia's debaters won the decision in debate last night in the semi finals of the o. Y. O. tourna- ment at Columbus hall. The nega- tive team was from St. Francis Xavier church. The question de- bated was. Should There Be & For nation of Permanent Union of Western Hemisphere Nations. Ar- guments for in the debating of St. Cecilia'S contestants won the de- cision. The result last night brings the St. Cecilia's tlebaters to the fi- nal round for the city.wide cham piorsliip for the James Arnold Memorial trophy. They will meet the winner of the St. Margaret's- St.. Joseph's debate later this month.
 Judges in last nights debate were Alderman William yAH1erardi, At torney Catherine e -nlon, and Charles w. Melville, manager of the r. & w. Grand store. William T. Warrington, city editor of The Democrat, presided. On St. Cecilia's team were: Miss Dorothy Ann 6ie- bert, Miss Barbara Hummel, and Miss Helen Schauster. On St. Fran cis' team were George Baehr, Miss Rosemary Conlin, and Miss Ruth Phelan.
 In their arguments the winning
 m brought forth strong argu- i.!Snts of the United States depend. ence upon the Latin American coun. tries, especially as an export out. let. Nazi competition in these countries was also emphasized. In turn, et. Francis debaters pointed out the responsibility that such a union would demand, the dangers of Q war. Both sides presented their arguments skilifully, with the result. however, that St. Cecilias 8 won in the draw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07

slkiils used in promoting propa- ganda were analysed by William Mckenzie vice-president of the Wa tegbufy Foremens Club at the combined meeting of the Psi Phi Teta and Kenosha Clubs at Central ', 1. Q. A. last night. The speaker traced the growth of propaganda in Germany, under the master propa- gandist Goebbels, and where 1t has been used to influence the whole po- litical philosophy of other nations. France and Britain were much slow or: France never did achieve real success, but Britain has had Ire. mondous success with her efforts.
 Mrs. Mckenzie analysed the vari. Ous phases of propaganda in this country, drawing Illustration from Father Coughlin, the Silver Shirts, and efforts of other countries to irl- 6uence our thinking. Tn conclusion MT. Mckenzie stated: Failure of Hitler's enemies and Hitler's poten- tiai enemies to understand his methods has made Nazi successes all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
Additional Society
Iduna Circle Plans
 April Colonial Tea

Mrs. Erik Larson of Cassidy Ave- nue entertained the members of Iduna Circle of the Zion Lutheran Church recently at her home. Plans were completed for Colonial Tea to be held on April 18.
 Those present were: Mrs. John Larson, Mrs. John Nygren, Mrs. Anna Gustafson, Mrs. William Ru- dolph, Mrs. Signe Larson, Rev. and Mrs. E. Einar Kdon, Mrs. John Clausen, Mrs. Walter Rudolph, Miss Claire Montainbeallt, Mrs. John Wester, Mrs. Alma Malmgren, Mrs. Anna Norling, Mrs. Mathilda Lar son, Miss Frances Hansen, Mrs. Anna Thomas and Mrs. Gustav Johnson.
 The next meeting of the circle will be held March IA, at the home of Mrs. walter Rudolph of Echo lake road. Watert0wn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
$25,OOO SUIT
 GOES TO JURY Mrs. Egan Sues Store for Injuries in Alleged Fall
 Last July

The $26,000 damage suit of Mrs. Helen V. Egan of Waterbury against the F and W. Grand company of this city was placed in the hands of the jury at Il o'clock this nnorn- ing, and at press time no decision had as yet been reached.
 Mrs. Egan seeks to recover for injuries she allegedly suffered as the result of 8 fall in the grocery and vegetable department of the concern on July 2, 1889. Co-defend- ant in the case is William Shore of Everybody's Market, sub-leasee who operates the South Main street department to the store. Court of Common Pleas Judge John ?. Mc- Donough presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
S5.OOO SAVINGS
 FOR CITY LOOMS
New Lighting Contract With C. L. & P. Approved
 By Finance Board

A saving of approximately 5000 may be possible to the City of Wa terbury in its annual lighting bill under a new contract with the Connecticut Light and Power CoYn- pany which the Board of Finance yesterday sent to the Board of Pub lie Works for approval.
 The plan was submitted by City Controller Thomas M. Conlon and Budget Director Thorvold E. Olson who prepared it in conjunction with light company representatives. Un- der the plan 1t will be simpler to es- timate just what the city Is paying for and the basis for increased or lowered charges, as the case may be.
 Included in the new contract is an otfer from Division Manager William T. Jebb for the General Electric company to make survey of lighting conditions on Waterbury streets. No expense to the city will be involved.
 Briefly the new contract bases charges on candle power involved and the number of miles of under ground and overhead lines. Over. head circuits cost Si0.33 a mile q month by the new contract, with underground ones rates ct ese.33 6 mile Q month.
 The last time the city negotiated . complete contract with the light ing company was in 1927 when Francis P. 0ulifoile was mayer.
 The contract. whicn was approved by Corporation Counsel ]. Gregory Lynch. before being filed at yester. days Finance BoeTd meeting must also go before Mayor Vincent Gcul- iy who will complete the contract. providing. Of course. it secures Works Board endorsement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
POLICE DRIVERS
 SCHOOL TONIGHT
Six Week Course for Pub- lie in Charge of PatrOl-
 man Dwyer

The police drivers school will start tonight at 7:S0 o'clock in the police department. Patroiman Wil- liam c. Dwyer stated yesterday.
 This course of instructions en- bodies the laws concerning the oper- ations of a motor vehicle but not the actual driving Of the automobile itself. Patrolman Dwyer pointed out.
 The school is conducted by Pa- troiman Dwyer. who is instructor and sessions are held for six con- secutive Friday evenings. The course will be the last that will be held as the school is discontinued during the spring and summer days.
 Instructor Dwyer explained that those taking the course will be ex- empted from taking the law tests when they apply for their license which will be when the course ends. Graduates are given a certificate and when they seek their license at the Motor vehIcie bureau. qlies- tons pertaining to the laws are waived.
 Tlse nias is free apd the public is invited to attend these nightly courses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
SCORES FROM HILL
 ATTEND FAREWELL
Holy Name Group to Re- ceive Communion To.
 morrow at 7:3O a. m.
Washington Hill

A large delegation from the Wash- ington Park Community club ate tended the party given by the East End Community club for the Na- tional Guard and the Selected Serv- ice Men in conjunction with the Servicemen's Committee, who are in hopes of running 6 party of this kind for each contingent leaving for military service. The East End cer- tainly did themselves proud with the stage decorations, flags, palms and flowers In the National colors Speeches were made by Mayor Vin- cent A. Scully, Revs. Madden and Budde, Senator Egan, Rep. Dan Ma nancy, chairman of the Servicemen's Committee, Frank Orencole; Capt William Deadly of the National Guard.
 An entertainment of about an hour, consisting of songs by William Lawlor, Joe Lezotte, and a Hill-Billy band, dancing and refreshments were served in the cafeteria.
 Members of the Washington Park Community club who attended the affair were President John Cuddy, and Mrs. Cuddy, Mrs. Arthur Fra geau, Treasurer John WhelaIa and Mrs. Whelan, Mrs. Ellen Scadden, Mrs. William Sutton, ST.. Miss Rita Frageau, Mir. Asa Arab, MT. and Mrs. Edward Conway, Pvt. Fred Vieilette, Pvt. George Arab. Mir. end Mrs. George Byron, MT. and Mrs Frank A. McGrath, William Kelly and James J. Qladney.
 The Holy Name society will re. ceive communion Sunday at the 7:30 o'clock Mass. President Edward doggins requests all the members to kindly receive in Q body at this Mass.
 Father Timothy Monaghan gave the sermon last evening in the lower church, at St. Francis Novena of Grace, and not a seat was to be had He gives sermon that even though 1t has a text, and he tells the story In a story form so 1t seems to be an evening of education instead Of a religious service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
DARTMOUTH CLUB
 HOLDS ELECTION
Testimonial Planned for Gus BrOberg Star Bas.
 ketball Player

The members of the Naugatuck Valley Dartmouth Alumni asocia- . ton held a dinner meeting last night at The Elton and elected Atty. John s. Monagan as their president.
 Other officers named were: vice. president, John O,Donneu of Nau- gatuck, and sercetary treasurer George L. Thomas.
 The dinner was attended by near- ly 90 persons and the affair was considered one of the largest in recenta years. Members gave an overwhelming ovation to its retiring president, Albert Fslsonie, who Is head coach and master at the Taft school.
 The complete Dartmouth Cornell football game was shown on the screen, which was in sound.
 Stuart Cieaveland of Torrington discussed future plans for g testi- 1nonial in behalf of Gus Broberg. who ls captain of Dartmouth bas- ketball team. Broberg's name is prominently brought up for honors on the Ail-American basketball team.
 Aar. Cieaveland said that the auest Of honors fo this coming event would include sports writers coaches and captains.
 Also. plans were made to attend the annual statewide alumni meet ina at Stamford jn Mey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
lO8TIt BIRTHDAY

Canterbury, N. H., March 7-(Up) Blister Myra G.een, @ member of the Shaker colony here, celebrates her lo6th birthday Sunday with a cake and candles.
 Sister Green spends most of her time at her ridge-top home in the colony founded here in l703. The Shakers, religious sect, gained their name from ritual dances dur ing services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
Market Is Again Very Irregular At Opening
Volume Was lght-There Were Some Few Excep.
 tOns in Stocks That Showed Up We'll at Start

equal to 75 per cent of parity, c1 about 12 cents per pound, compared with 9.l6 to 9.90 cents per pound at present.
 Buying was largely for trade speculative and Wall Street account0 with offerings on the advance strict" ly limited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
COTTON FUTURES

New York, March 7-(UP)--Cot- ton futures established gains rang ing to 90 cents @ bale n forenoon trading today, under leadership of the new crop deliveries which made new seasonal highs. Midday prices were 3 to l6 points higher.
 Demand for forward options re- flected trade expectations of a high loan on the new crop. Washington reports indicated 8 compromise of- fei>py the department of agriculture that would make loan rates on cot- ton under the new farm program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
Propaganda aImportant
 To Hitler-McKenzie
FOremens Club VicePresident Tells Clubs GOebbels
 Was Master Intriguist- Question Period Enjoyed

the easier. Knowledge of why his propaganda works is as necessary to those who would combat him as any knowledge of military methods and material. Propaganda Is an integral part of his total war"
 The meeting was sponsored by the Psi Phi Thetas, wno invited the Kencsha Club, as their guests. Jo- seph Blansfleld, presided, and ccn- ducted the question period following the presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
ADVISORS ADVISER

ponoho Hall. the Tennessee niouptaineeg who is technical ad- wiser for Warner Bros Sergeant York;" Is having more trouble with movie idlom than his pupils are having with their hill dialect.
 When Gary Cooper asked him what he thought of the first scenes of York's life. Hall was all enthu- slam.
 They're wonderful" he said. T could hardl ybeiieve I was looking ct movie zcenes when I saw the hurry-ilps."
 For | moment Cooper was stumped.
 T guess" he finally said. you mean the riishes."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
Pinochle Club Plays
 Al Home Of Lorton's .

Mrs. Paul Lortosi of Ives street entertained the members cf her pIyi- ochle club last night at her home. High score was made by Mrs. Jo- seph Martin. and low by Mrs. Charles CorcUran.
 Those playing were: Mrs. William Modebeck. Mrs. Nicholas Blanner. Mrs. Vincent MciSeown, Mrs. Den. his Mc0rath. Mrs. Frank Commef- ford, Mss. John Johnston. Mfs. 10. seph Martin. Mrs. Charles ooreorAn and Mrs. Paul 1orton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07

son, Mrs. Emil Johnson. Mrs. John Olausen, Mrs. John 0randeii. George 0randeli, Mrs. Ida Swanson, Mrs. Marie Anderson. Rev. and Mrs. Y. Elnar Kron, Airline Kron aud CaFoiyn Kron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07
aKTINn PI0NERRa

The Norsemen ski Club. organlz- ed in New York in 1921. is the Old- est skiing club in the metropolitan district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07

Ths Peruvian Government Is now beeking :7e manufacturing enter prizes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07

Assxico always hes . stxiks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-07

In connection with the conspiracy trial, group of Waterbury people banded together to form the Citizens Good Government Association and filed $500 900 damage suit against Daniel J. Leary exconroller This action is stu bending in the superior court since the federal
 known when the local group will be able to bring the suit to actual trial ~
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Poultry Varieties At
South Park Poultry

Rudy has bought up all the tur-
keys in the state of Washington,
said an onlooker, as he unloaded
large deliveries of poultry of ev-
cry description at the South Park
Poultry markets. 1928 Pike Place.
Turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens,
enought to feed a regiment, is the
preparation the South Park Poul-
try makes for its many patrons.
We do everything to satisfy our
patrons. We serve them half OF
whole. Our patrons are always
right and we always know it land
that is the reason you see so ma
ny of our customers who refuse
to go elsewhere, said Rudy, the
proprietor of the two popular poul-
try plants at 1928 Pike Place Mar
ket.
The nurse entered the profess
sor's room and said softly: tits g
boy, SIR"
The professor looked up. well
what does he want?
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
SO HELPME
by Joe station

The way folks have been killed
by autos recently makes me won
der why the state doesn't make
some extra money by making mo-
torists buy hunting licenses too :.
Why??? Because drivers seem to
hunt pedestrians to run over
Love letters should be burned
Immediately after reading to keep
the wrong person from reading
them at the wrong time :.
A deserving young man lost his
his job on account of his nickel
Drained brother-that's it, always.
The ex-general, also ex-fiancee,
left just before the present gen.
eral, also present fiancee, arrived
=. The ex-general, also ex-fiancee
was supposed to return and have
date :. Wonder If the opposing
armies met???
You know short circuit" bird
in the hand Is worth two in the
open =.
The avenue is sort Of peaceful
of late. Let's keep it up and take
the stigma of shame away from
our community.
Safety Hint-Drive Carefully.
Friends can visit as they may,
Lucky. you are only injured,
Dead--they only. visit
The thirty-first of May.
May I suggest-Bro. Pres.
| Joe
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Social Notes
Elks Restless
Will Not Behave
Ry D. N. J.

The activity of the Elks in at
tempting to blot all dates on the
calendar except New Years eve,
Dec. 81, was brought to an abrupt
halt when they attempted to smear
the dates reserved for the North
west Enterprise Cooking and
homemaking school at Washington
Hall, 14th And e. Fir. st. Dec.
1915 at 2 p. m.
Chairman Higgins of the Elks'
entertainment committee is frisky
all right. There has been more
talk of that Elks' affair at Fin
nish hall in the last week than
any affair ever staged. Higgins
is corralling all the New Year
parties and herding them to Fin
nish hall. ALI who have planned
home parties are urged to joir
the Elks and continue their New
Year celebration for the rest Of
the night.
This OLD fashioned It'll We
Meet Again" New Years party
is going to pack 'em in said Mr.
Higgins. We are just preparing
to page Spokane, Portland, Ia
coma and Yakima Elks. I am in
structing my committee to herr
them in said Higgins. Our pas.
word is Meet Me at Finnish Hal
on New Years Eve" Well B,
there, believe me. And if you wan
to get along with those Elks tina
night, just you leave your RICH
hand at home. You know Bill.
| I guess we may as well all &c
The Elks are coming, New Year
Eve.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Ward Brothers Open.
New Business

At goth & East Madison St,
the Ward brothers with Chester
Ward, Manager, will conduct a
first class service station, carry
ing full line of Richfields Pro-
ducts, where you may have cars
washed, CREASED, and all general
repairs, by expert mechanics. The
Wards are not strangers to the
citizens of Seattle. Chester spent
his boyhood days here, went away
for few years, made a fortune
and returned to Seattle, to invest
his savings, and to make this city
his favorite spot, home for al
time to come.
These young men solicit YOU
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
SHOP AT MCDONALD'S

We have just received a large
consignment of fancy Christmas
groceries at prices that will make
McDonald's grocery, SO Pine
Street, your shopping center for
the holidays, said the busy manag-
er.
The variety and large stocks,
the surging crowds indicate q
brisk pre-Christmas buying and
the Northwest Enterprise urges
early purchase despite the large
stocks on hand.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05

The new features inaugurated at
"Jim's Bar-B-Q under the new
manager, Mr.. Mel Anderson, par
TALLY tells the complete revolution
In food and service. Anderson,
chef and Maitre D'Hotel, enjoys
the reputation of being one of the
finest on the Pacific Coast. While
his service is complete, his fea-
lures, Baked Ham and Candied
sweet potatoes, is just one of the
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FOR RENT: A room apart
ment, hot water furnished, fur
mace privilege. $3.50 per
month. Inquire 215-21st Ave. N.
Ask for Mr.. Banks.
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many popular dishes which is dali
ly increasing his patronage.
Three attractive, brown skinned,
young ladies, Erna, Regina and
Nellie, pleasingly attend your SER
vice with a smile.
A wide variety of everything
good to eat may be found on our
special menu. Always our service
to the public is personal, said Mr..
Anderson.
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Order your Christmas Turkey
now. Direct from Mrs. CogsweIl's
Ranch. Call e. s. Johnson. Ca.
1858. 22nd and East Madison st.
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For Rent
2 SINGLE BEDROOMS furnished
one small single housekeeping
room, party furnished. 1928 Hia-
watha Place. Phone Ell. 1921.