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Evening star., 1941-11-02
Il Short Story Complete in This Issue


EFF SECoRD pounded into town in mid
. afternoon, his horse kicking up small
- spirals of dust which rose lazily skyward
and hung suspended as if overcome by the
autumn's fierce heat. As he pulled up in front
of Weaver's store, his quick glance caught
Tom Parr and Frank Larson sauntering slowly
toward him. As he swung down and tethered
his sweating sorrel. Par remarked drily:
Quite stir in the old town."
jeff sent his slow look along both sides of
the towns dusty street and remarked that
the boarded walks held numbers of men quite
out of the ordinary. Most of the big COW
outfits had made holiday of it. and were
gathered in small groups. talking guardedly
as if distrusting one another.
jeff turned quickly to his two friends.
Something up," he said. WHAT"
THE trouble is getting himself meaner and
uglier at the Half Moon" drawled Par.
A shadow passed over Secord's lean face.
Ashe moved to 60 into Weaver's store Larson
called after him, We'll stick pretty close"
Never mind, boys" said Jeff. 1T won't
be necessary. Therell be no trouble of my
making
ALICE WEAVER was standing behind the
counter busily sorting the dressmaking goods
which had come in the last shipment. Her
back was to jeff, and she turned with a
start when she finally realized someone was
standing at the counter watching her.
"Jeff." she soolded. why must you always
creep around like an Indian?"
He grinned and looked down at his ample
boots Its because of my dainty feet
She laughed - then became serious
Evening star., 1941-11-02

hush settled over the usual boisterous racket
of the place. Jack Gaines. his gamblers face
revealing nothing. shuffled the cards but did
not deal them.
Jeff's obeervant eyes noticed stirring at
the bar, which left one man standing there
Evening star., 1941-11-02

A heavy smell of smoke and alcohol stung
his nostrils as the doors swung behind him,
and he stood there taking mental picture
of his surroundings The card tables at his
right were filled, but all play was stopped
the instant his presence was observed A
Evening star., 1941-11-02
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
SILENCE AT HE HALF Moon
"A Western tale that breaks all the rules
by Carl Conxath
vdnusd dby akss sBovmkoks
Mlvdrutsd by Waksv Rovmkofes

I've heard the good news" she said. But
Jeff" she pleaded, do be careful"
A smile played over his usually stern
mouth. Seems like lot OF warning is being
done today. Might think was marked
man."
Her voice was insistent: BE careful -"
He looked at her with his feelings plain
on his face. When woman like you shows
Evening star., 1941-11-02

that much interest,
Alice, a man would be
a fool not to listen.
Don't worry."
He turned and walked
out of the shaded store
into the hot brilliance
of the afternoon sun.
He stood for a moment
in the doorway, observ-
ing that now there were
only a few people on
the street. which a few
minutes before had
been almost crowded.
He let this knowledge
sink in as he slowly
made his way across
the dust towards the
doors of the Half Moon.
He felt eyes upon him
all the way. He hest
tated only a moment
before he pushed aside
the doors of the saloon,
and entered.
A heavy smell of srnt
his nostrils as the door
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
GOVERNOR PRAISES LEGION CAMPAIGN

Hailing the American Leglon's foreign policy, which calls for full support of the aid-to-Britain pro- gram, Governor Hurley has en- dorsed the designation of this week as American Legion Membership Week in Connecticut. The Gov ernor said in e statement:
 The American Legion's stand on the foreign policies of our national administration is to be commended. I believe that full membership of the American Legion Is essential. more especially during this national emergency, to show other patriotic and civic organizations throughout the state that veterans who had big stake in the World War, have not lost sight of the fact that strength and unity must prevail if we are to carry out the aims and purposes on which our country was founded"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

che organization, and will elect new officers for the coming year. Tie convention will get under way at D. m. at the school with addresses Of welcome by Mayor Vincent A, s:ully and by Thomas P. Ashton, president of the local board Of edu- cation.
 Discussion groups will meet at o'clock, after talk by Mrs. Vachel Lindsay of the Oxford school, Hart ford, and adjournment for supper In the school cafeteria will he taken at 6:30. Tn the evening, the elec- ton of ofii i9ers Is scheduled for 7:iS o'clock, and will be followed by talks by State Comgr, pr. Alonzo c, Grace and by pr. Payson Smith, former Massachusetts, commissioner of education.
 The discusslon groups will con- B!der several topics of current inter- est in the educational world, and are expected to be one of the most Tewarding aspects of the conven. ton. Prof. WilbeFt Snow, president of the association, will lead 6 sym- posium on the topic Education in the National Defense Crisis," con. kdering the duties Of the schools especially in training for citizen. ship in a democracy, and the ad- justment of curricula to the needs of national defense today.
 A discussion on School Finances and the Defense Program" will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
GAMBLING HOUSE
 OWNER PAYS $50
John TecemOnis' South Main Place Raided By
 Vice Squad Last Night

John Tecemonis, 55, of s3 East Main street, was granted a nolle on payment of $50 on a charge of keep ing a gambling house when his case was called In municipal court today before Judge John L. Gaffney, Ten others who were charged with being frequenters.
 The eleven men were taken into custody last night after a raid con- ducted by Lieutenants Patrick Moy- Ian, Ernest Pakul and Patrolman Joseph Cavanaugh of the vice squad. All were in the building at loS South Main street when the vice squad visited the establishment.
 Bonds of $5 in nine cases were cell ed while Frank Barber, 49, of 154 East Main street, forfeited at $IO cash bond when he failed to appear in court.
 The gamblers who had their 95 cash bonds called and gave the fol- lowing names were:
 Louis Mareno, 47, of 7 Grand street.
 Michael ouillette, 4S, of l6S North Main street.
 Ferick Shaban, 4S, of PA Bank street.
 Ernest Dourgoutis, 64, of o4 East Main street.
 John Papa, 50. of SS North Main street.
 John DOgus. 55. of 2ss South Main street.
 zeysel Mehnet, ST, of 4ls South Main street.
 Elyderios George, 49, of 20 Bank street.
 Joseph Kukenskis. 4o, or IO3 South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
CROSBY TO START
 REFRESHER CLASS
Flying Cadets Course to Open Monday for l3
 Weeks or 30 Lessons

A new refresher course for FGy- ing Cadets will open next Monday evening at Crosby high school and all who join will be obliged to pay $i6 for the IS weeks course or 3e lessons, 1t was announced this morn- ing by pr. John c. Gilmartin, local director.
 Miss Helen Haugh will teach history, Earle smithies physics and William Smith mathematics. The next course will not get underway in this city until sometime in February,
 pr. Gilmartin urges all boys be- tween io and ie who hope to become flying cadets to see to 1t that they take their physical examinations at the earliest date possible. He also added that the Flying Squadron will pay another visit to this city very shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
Volunteers Starting
 House-to-HouseCalls
Annual Roll Call of American Red Cross Progressing
 EncOuragingy Here; $2,32S Subscribed Since Tues.

Subscriptions of s2S2eB4 were re. ported by the local chapter of the Red Cross up to today, as their ans nual roll call entered its fourth day, with the drive gaining momen- tum. A total of S3b0.50 was received from various sources yesterday.
 One of the features of the drive yesterday was the soliciting ct sev- eral of the city hall offices by g. year-old Eleanor Beckwith Hitch- cock, daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Ed- son B. Hitchcock, dressed in full Red Cross uniform. Accompanied by one of the adult members of the organization, the young collector made a very successful plea for donations. She obtained 100 per cent at probate court, ct the office of the director of purchases, and at the office of the registrars cf voters.
 Mrs, Prank McEvoy will speak on behalf of the Red Cross to mem. hers of the Waterbury League of Women Voters at Q tea ct the home of Mrs. John P. Elton this after noon. A similar talk will be given by Mrs. Edwin Rockwell at Q meet ing of the Bunker Hill Literary so- ciety today.
 Appeals for the largest member ship in history for Red Cross roll cali in this city were made over Station WATR yesterday by Mrs, Edith Ladd, executive secretary of the local chapter on the "Our Neighbor" program between i:l6 and l:45 D. m, and by Treasurer Thomas Moore of the Waterbury chapter at $50 p. m.
 Returns from some of the volun- teer solicitors who are engaged in house to house canvasseS in all sec- tions of the city began to reach campaign headquarters in the Lin- coln House yesterday, to supplement the contributions received from the clubs and business concerns in town.
 Yesterdays donations were as fol- lows:
 Previously acknowledged, $l978.of.
 Waterbury Coat, Apron & Towel Supply, SIS; Equitable Industrial Loan Society, $500, 100 per cent en- rollment: Chamber of Commerce, sl8.O0, 100 per cent enrolment; Rev. mond Baking Co., s25: City Hall, $5 additional; Bernard Wilhelm Com pany, $5; Platt Brothers Company. S5l 50: Brooklyn Section, Mrs. John V. Lasky, $30; Brooklyn Section, Mrs. Anthony K. Lazdauskas, $2l; AvaIon Circle, Mrs. Ben Farer, $11; miscellaneous, Miss Celine Rooster, S2: Anchor Lodge No. 40, N. F. O. P, s3; Momantow Council No. 5. Degree of Pocahontas. $4: Water. bury Swiss Society, $5; office sub scriptions, SlO.50; mail subscrip- tions, sl39.5O. Total returns to date: $2328.54.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
U. s. Navy LiCks NazIs In North Atlantic Battle


Washington, Nov. lA-The D. 8. Navy has had . big battle with Naxl surface and submarlne raid- CTS off the coast oe Iceland and off the Norwegian approaches Co the Russian Arctic ports.
 The fight took place early thlB week and the Nazls definitely came off second best.
 The Navy either sank or cap- tured a new type Of German war vessel, Q mosquito boat carrier. Operating like an alFplane carrier, this ship carried . flOtllla of small, speedy torpedo launches which were securing the vital shipping lanes around Iceland.
 The carrier was guarded by . number of U-boats, which at- tackled our naval ships when they went after she carrier. Some os the U-bOats were either sunk or captured ln Che engagement.
 What losses, if any, the Navy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
REUNION TO CLOSE
 PARISH FESTIVAL
Church of Blessed Sacra. ment Committee An.
 n0unces Special Event

A reunion of present and former parishioners of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament will be one of several attractive features tonor- row evening ct the ceremonies which will mark the formal closing of the annual harvest festival now being held under the auspices of the various societies of the parish.
 The festival opened last evening in the parish hall with O splendid attendance in evidence. The various novelties and entertainment num- bers were enjoyed. This evening and tomorrow night special features will be in evidence. Jack Fitzgerald will officiate as master of cere- monies on both evenings.
 For years the harvest festival of the parishionrrs of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament has always proved highly successful. Friends from all parts of the city have made 1t Q point to attend at least one of the evenings to participate in the festivities. Tomorrow night 6 new record of neighborly interest is ex- pected to be established. Scores of former parishioners are expected to return to the parish hall to take part In the program of events and to renew happy acquaintances.
 Rev. Edward L. Morrison, pastor, Is honorary chairman of the general committee of arrangements with Martin Mcdonald, president of the Holy Name Society, officiating as chairman. Other members of the committee are Thomas Lawlor, Larry Ryan, Thomas Miller, Harold Reeves, Michael Caputo, John prisavage, Vincent Kelly, John Lane, John Car olan, Edward Kelly, Charles Curtin, Maurice Harmon and Robert Cough lin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
Board of Education Officials h Conference Here Todas
HEADLINES OF
 YESTERYEARS

Ten years ago today
 ln Waterbury-.
 An inventory of the estate of Aaron A. Benedict, admit ted to probate by Judge Dennis J. Slavin, disclosed assets of the former local manufacturer valued at 922e,l4l, The appraisal show cd principal holdings coyn- prising real estate and stock in several Waterbury manu- featuring concerns. Among the latter were 1040 shares of Scovill Manufacturing company stock, valued at e30,i60; e42 shares of Water. bury Clock company stock, worth $l2630, and l64 shares of Southern New England Telephone company stock, estimated at 925,56e. Three properties, situated on Tow or Road, Hewlett street and In Laurel Beach, possessed e combined appraised value of , e6l,4o0.
 Twenty years ago
 today in Waterbury
 Miss Rose 4. Clarktn was appointed administrative of the estate of the late Judge Robert A. Lowe, who left . reputed $s0,o00. The appoint ment of Miss ClRrkin was opposed in probate court by counsel for two New Haven nephews of the deceased, cut off by the terms of the will, but Judge Dennis J. Slavin acquiesed in Miss Clarkin's appointment over the ohjec- tions of the attorneys. The newly-selected administra- trix, serving previously in a temporary capacity, was re- quired to post Q bond of Ss5, 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
Election Of Officers
 Of State Association
 On Business Program
Mayor ScuIy Extends Greetings of City; State Com missioner Dr. AOnzO Grace Among Principal
 Speakers; Several Discussions Planned

conducted by William Q. Ander- son of the Wetherstield board of education. This group will consider the effects of the rising costs of live ing upon school budgetlng, and other related problems.
 Rev. Dixon Hoag, of the Old Lyme board Of education, will be chair- man of Q group which will devote It's attention to the topic Demands for Curriculum Changes" and will discuss the teaching of democracy in tho schools today.
 Finally, . group will meet under the leadership of pr. George R. Wells of the Hartford board, to discuss 'The Trend In Public School Instruction" and specifically the adapting of educatlon to the present and future needs of our society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

Boston, Noyo. l4-(UP)-weather forecast.
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Mostly cloudy followed by clearing tonight. Saturday increasing cloud mess. Little change in temperature.
 Five Day F0FeeRnt
 Boston, Nov. tt =luPl- The England forecast for the period be. ginning at 1880 D. m. tonight;
 The temperature will average more than 7.s degrees above normal. NOPmals for the period are for nos- ton and New Haven, Conn., q; Con- cord. ". H., and Portland, Me. -a7; Burlington. Vt. and. Eastpors, Me, 3e; and Nantucket, 4e.
 The highest temperature Will oc~ eur during the hrst half of the per- tod with q falling tendency to near normal during the latter half.
 Precipitation will total lights Ices than 0ne.9nmFeeF inch end will fall aa light Rh0wern Friday night and as light general rain near the middle of the period. Light showers or snow HuFrles wltl occur again nt the end ok the period an northern New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

The Waterbury chapter of the Catholic Evidence Guild will in- augurate 6 series of indor lectures next Tuesday evening in the parish hall of Our Lady of Lourdes church. National Director Joseph Sullivan and Attorney John Greco, founder of the movement in Cons necticut, will be the principal speakers. The general public is invited to attend this educational feature. Questions will be an- Swered following the presentation of the planned addresses.
 During the past summer and fall members of the local guild have toured the state giving public ad- dresses on Catholic truths. Hun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

Members of boards of education from all parts of Connecticut ar- lived in Waterbury today Co at- tend the annual fall meeting of the Conn. Association of Boards of Edu- pation ct Wilby high school this afternoon and evening.
 The assembled educators will be addressed by prominent members of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
TIME TROUBLE

Until 1883, no two cities kept thd, same time unless they were on the same meridian. Washington clocks were I2 minutes behind New York city clocks, which were 11 minutes and 3i seconds behind the clocks og. Boston,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
SEALS
 SALE OPENS SOON
Waterbury's Goal $7,OOO; 10000 Letters Going in
 Mail Shortly

Waterbury's Anti Tuberculosis League has received it's allotment oi seals, posters and placards from Eia- tional headquarters for the annual Christmas Seal campaign against tuberculosis. For more than quar. ter of Q century, these small seals have furnished the means to carry on the work of education in regard to the disease in ell parts of the United States and it's territories, and have each year reduced suffering from tuberculosis.
 The Leagues local headquarters will be the scene of constant and inc tense activity from now until the end of the years campaign, which ofncially opens on November 24 and continues through Christmas. A goal Of 97000 has already been set for this years seal sale in Waterbury.
 In order that as many local resl- dents as possible may share in wag. ing the successful fight against tu. berculosis, 10000 letters are to be mailed to WateFburians in the com- ing weeks. Volunteer workers again are ready to assist in raising Water bury's share in the nationwide drive.
 The seal adopted nationally for this year Is distinctive both In color and In design, and should be much sought after as a Christmas decora- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

dreds have greeted the speakers and their interest in them was re- fiected by the number of questions asked. It is the first time in the history of the movement that in- door lectures have been arranged and 1t is believed that the usual keen interest will be shown.
 The Waterbury band at present Is the only active group in the state carrying out the plans of the Catholic Evidence Guild. Rev Catholic Evidence Guild. Rev. Cornelius Teullings, former pas- tor of the Sacred Heart church of this city and presently Q member of St. Joseph's college staff in Hartford, Is chief advisor of the guild.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
TABERNACLE SERVICES

Rev. John Lindvall, pastor Of tha Glad Tidings Tabernacle Ct 913 Bank street, will speak on The Has thesda' ct the regular Friday even. ing services tonight at 7:4B o'clock. The public is invited Co hear him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

sustained are not yet known as only the barest details of sho bnes tIe are % far availabIe. Howev. it can Do definitely stated, sha& the Naxis were sOundly licked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT Mostly cloudy followed by clearing tonight. sat~ uRday Increasing elOudiness. Ltt~ tie change tm temperature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

With funds given by an American organization, Guys Hospital of Lon don has adapted Q mansion in Kent as country annex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

Come up and see us some time, and enjoy the cOmpoetness of this de- pertinent. it is chubby atmosphere and ifs thoroughly masculine high polished red birch fixtures, together with its inviting settees and arm chairs Gs comfortable as your f0voFite club or home chair. Plenty of those fovoFite Aintres covert suits ot $24.75 and eom- poniOn piece, Kip in covert tOp- coGts-two eoots in one Gt inc price cF single eOot. $2o.75.
 Afew spseioIs for Soturdoy-ShiEts. Pojomos end SweoseFs-95 eents- Formerly up 10 $I.o5. Some wOn- deFfuI sports jackets $e.75 For meEIy up to SIS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
&ts~MS7ya>vE ESTABLISHED IssA
ESTABLISHED issA

There's Plenty Of Excitement In Our Prep Shop" "-S Second Floor - The Thrilling FIuoreseent Daylight Lighting Floods The Entire Depart ment With A Soft White Light Thot Tokes All The Gloom Out Of Shop ping.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-12
Mills Production
Above Capacity

Weekly average Of West Coast
lumber production in March -four
wecks) was 16e. los. 900 board feet,
or 1862 per cent Of estimated ca
pacity. Orders averaged 1s1 1885,
600 b. e.: shipments. 170.041. 900.
Weekly averages for February
were; production. 1877. 196. 900 b. (.
tS4.e per cent OF the 1926-1e29
averaged; orders. 1875, o56, 900; ship
ments. l5s, 602.0 900.
Orders for Is weeks Of 1e41 break
down as follows: rail. 1904. 130, 900
b, T.: domestic cargo, 697, 521, 900;
export. 55,226, 900; local, 274.-
5ss, 900.
The industry's untitled order file
stood at 745.76s.000 b. Z. at the
end Of March; gross stock. at
ss5, AIS. 900.
The sustained drive of the West
Coast lumber industry over pro-
duction peaks above its everyday
limits was carried on in March to
meet widespread and diversified
defense demand. Buying for can
Torment construction has receded,
but orders for bodybuilding mate
rial. piling. heavy timbers and
staging for new shipyards. hous.
ing and industrial items for new
defense industry projects, and fol
railroad material. continue Il
strain the cutting capacity of wes'
Coast mills. The industry has re
sponded by the addition Of emer
gency shifts on some normal sin
gle-shift operations and with man,
new small mills.
In the normal commercial trad
field of West Coast lumber, var
buying was spotty during Msrcf
The trend Of permits for new resi-
Dental building was downward 1
] February. Defense housing fes
lures the home building market.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-12
Tent Protects
Earihen Core
500 Men ut Work
AT Mud Mountuin

BUCKIxY - Engineers Of the
Mud Mountain dam have found
gratifying justification for their
huge tent-like umbrella erected
, few weeks ago TO provide shelter
9or construction.
Heavy transforms during the
past week have left the dams
fragile esrthen core unframed,
they reported Friday.
! At the same tine. pumps on the
canyon floor have prevented drain
age Of the rains from seeping to
the dam proper. where the precise
PORK Of placing and tamping the
bot. dry earth il In progress.
: Meanwhile, . total Of 500 men
ore currently employed on the big
Job Of controlling the White river
On its course through the gorge
oix miles east Of here.
This week workmen were pour
ing concrete for the trestle SPAN
ning the canyon between the
quarry and dam site. When COM
plete, the new roadway viii pro-
vide passage for q fleet of rs
trucks supplying materials as the
dam grows.
An innovation in communication
b soon to be IN operation, engin-
eers said. when short-wave radios
Wrill replace telephones used be-
tween workmen on the canyon
floor and crews handling machin-
cry on the gorge's rim high above.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-12
No Oil Shortage
For D. S. Seen

WASHINGrON-The bureau Of
lnines announced here the United
States can develop enormous
amounts Of gasoline and oil from
coal by the Refrigeration process.
The bureau said that II this pro-
cen 10 applied to the country's
total coal reserves It would yield
1.e00. 900. 000. 900 barrels OF oil or
enough for the nations needs for
3.000 years.
eayers said that several large
eoal-hydrogenation plants are op-
Grating abroad. He said Germany
b producing several millions tons
Of gasoline 4 year from coal and
that England operates q plant at
DtIlingham with . capacity Of
more than $50. 900 tons Of gasoline
annually.