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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
SENATE TOVOTE
 ON PARKER BILL
Favorable Action Expected
 Granting Pension to
 Injured Fireman

State Capitol, Hartford, April R. The Senate was ready to pass this afternoon 6 bill providing Q pension of full pay for Private Harold J. Parker of the Waterbury ire des partment.
 The bill was reported on favors ably by the Cities and BoroughS committee and was starred for ace ton on the Senate calendar today, but lengthy caucuses on the part of both parties delayed the start ot the session.
 Private Parker was seriously in- jured when he fell from the roof of Q South Main street building on duty at Q fire several years ago. He recently underwent an opera ton in which one foot was ampu- tated. The bill provides that the city, in addition to paying Parker full pay, shall also be responsible for any medical or hospital bills which may be incurred in the fu- ture as a result of this injury.
 The Senate was also expected to pass this afternoon Q bill increasing the annual appropriation for the Waterbury Bar Library in the county Court House. The bill would increase from $500 to $4,300 the amount appropriated annually by the state for the library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Missing Liquor Went
 To ''Grave Diggers"
Unusual Abi Offered in Police Court Today in Case of
 Accused Tavern Keeper; Russian Custom Explained

.Bohn KIesch, 4e, of Q wood street, Wns fined $50 when arraigned on a tllarge of keeping whiskey with inc tent to sell in city court today be- fore Judge T. E. Conway. The case Was appealed to the common pleas court through the accused's attor- ney, Stephen A. Homick.
 "A quaint custom of the Russian sick and death benefit society was Explained by its president, Joseph ohurson of GA Brewster street, who said that when a member died, each ng the 1O8 members of the society were assessed $1 each, and from this amount 10 bottles of whiskey was bought 50 that the society could hold . time."
 Prosecuting Attorney W. K. Law. low in his cross examination brought out the fact that when the tavern oz> Kiesch was raided on April 5 on 70 Bishop street, only seven bot EIes were found and that the liquor was not in the carton.
 "Grave Dlggers"
 Samuel Homenko of 145 Hill street who was delegated by Churson to purchase the liquor said that two of. the pint bottles were given to r9rave diggers" which was custom observed by the society.
 The prosecutor questioned Ho- xnenko as to the carton being miss ing when Lieuts. Ernest Pakul and Patrick Moylan found the liquor in the cellar under the establishment behind Q partition in the coal bin.
 Fefense Attorney Homick said that Homenko relieved Klesch that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Il MORE BRUSH
 FIRES REPORTED

Bremen answered ii brush fires this morning, swelling the monthly all time record to more than 460 alarms received at headquarters. If the dry season continues, indi- cations point that with the remain. ing days in this month there will be 500 alarms.
 Four pieces of apparatus were called to extinguish @ fire in 8 lot owned by As Used Auto and Parts co. on 78 Railroad Hill street late yesterday afternoon.
 Workmen in the lot were burning wood from the old cars which were in the lot, when the flames swept out of control. Bremen quickly ex- tinguished the blaze.
 Several houses were endangered on Faber avenue in Waterville yes- terday afternoon when brush fires nearby threatened to ignite the houses. The flames were aided by a stiff wind which blew in the di. rection of tho dwellings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

day and that the liquor was orig inally delivered to the societyS quarters on 45 Hill street but that the place was closed and on inquiry from the store In front, was told that he could find Homenko in the tavern on Bishop street.
 Homenko said that he received the liquor for the society and that sev- eral members who had attended the wake of one of its members were given a drink. He said that he then placed the whiskey in the cellar without the knowledge of Klesch, the proprietor of the tavern.
 Lieuts. Pakul and Moylan said that when they raided the Klesch tavern, they went through Q trap door and found the whiskey bottles lined up in the coal bin.
 Homenko testified that the whis- key found in the place was to be used for the Russian members who attended the wake but was not to be served at the Klesch establish ment.
 Dpec1ai ASSeSment
 Defense Attorney Homick brought out the fact that each member is levied $5 who does not contribute to the society's fund.
 Other cases disposed of In court were: Maurice Flaherty, 46, of Wa terbury, charged with drunkenness and breach of peace, received @ 30 days jail sentence on the latter charge and was fined $10 and costs on the irtoxication count.
 A nolle on payment of $5 was granted to John Clyde, 38, colored, of 4 Carmel street, on Q charge of rules of the road. Joseph McDon- aid, N, of s Johnson street, was granted continuance to Friday when he was arraigned on a charge of operating vehicle without a license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
AccOrdl0niSt

Among the entertainers to appear will be Jock Harris and Alice Stuart, Scotland's representative entertain CTS who have performed over sta tions WIZ, WOR, WEAF, and WINS. MT. Harris is considered the monarch of Concertina .Accordian players.
 Vernon Stone and Electra Platt, comedians and musicians on @ va riety of musical instruments in- cluding the piano, violin, saxophone and banjo, are described as Royal Entertainers to his Majesty the Arnercan Citizen.
 Stone, c first cousin to Fred Stone, is a comedian of the first rank In addition to the instruments named, he Is equally adept with a musical tire pump, toy balloon, and a saw.
 "The Yodeling Rube", Uncle Zeke, will present his original charac- ter study of Uncle Ezra, in comedy and song. Uncle zeke has performed on radio, stage and tlevision.
 Mrs. Thomas Finlay, mezzo-so- prano, will be soloist and present a number of Scotch songs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
PASSION PLAYERS
 STAGE LAST SHOW
s e c ond Congregational Production This Year Be-
 lieved To Be Best Ever

A capacity crowd witnessed the fifth and final presentation of the Passion Play, "From Manager to Throne" last evening at the Sec- ond Congregational church.
 Raymond Clarke, author, extend- ed thanks on behalf of the cast for the interest the public of Wa- terbury and surrounding towns took in this years production which he believed was the best ever.
 Delegations were on nand last evening from the Methodist church of Naugatuck; First Lutheran church of Waterbury; St. Paul's Methodist church, Waterville; Ad- vent Christian church, Bristol: Con- gregational church of Plainville; Salem Lutheran church of Nauga- tuck; Calvary Baptist church, Tor rington; the United church of Bea- con Falls; Grace Baptist church, Waterbury; All Saints church, Oak vile; A. M. P. Zion church, Water bury; and Advent Christian Sum- day school of Wallingford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
JOHN WRENN Athletic Events

The East End Community Club will again this year hold Mardi Gras the week of June 9th to l4th at Scovill's Recreation Field on the Meriden Road to prepare for the annual Fourth of July cele- bratton at Hamilton Park. Presi- dent Raymond P. Burke appoint ed the following committees to make the necessary arrange
 nents: Publicity Committee: Lau- renee Kenny Chairman, asssited by Henry Bowling and Mrs. Ray mond H. Miller. Refreshment booth Harry Cashin and Eugene Sullivan. Fourth of July Commit tee: Paul Kunkel general chair man assisted by Laurence Kenny and Joseph Brophy as co-chair-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
OBITUARY

BRAZOS-Miss Mary Constancia Brazos, died Tuesday in Middletown after a long illness. She had been housekeeper at the Sacred Heart Rectory in this city for a few years.
 Miss Brazos is survived by one sister, Rosa c. Brazos in Candelaria, Pico, Azores, and several cousins in Hartford and Middletown. The fu- neral will be held Thursday at 8:15 a. m. in Roberts Funeral Home, 16 Broad street, Middletown, and at 3 o'clock in St. F'rancis's Church, Mid dletown. Burial will be in Spring Grove cemetery, Hartford.
 PEARSALL-Word has been re- ceived by Richmond H. Woolsey of 35 Starview avenue, of the death of his nephew, Allyn Pearsall, l9 of In- wood, L. I.
 MT. Pearsail died of injuries re- ceived in an automobile accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
VIZ. W. UNITS PLAN
 JOINT CEREMONIES

A joint meeting of Wheeler. Young post and Lieut.. Shea Aux Hilary will be held this evening at Concordia hall, at which time 1t is expected that John W. Danisavage will head the slate of new officers to be seated. He succeeds Francis w. Orencole. Delegates from sev. eral other veteran organizations will attend the installation cere. monies tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
MASONIC LEADERS
 OFFICIATING HERE
Exemption of 23rd Degree To. Be Witnessed By
 Gathering Tonight

Exemplification of the 23d de- gree "Chief of the Tabernacle" will be witnesses tonight by mem- bers of the Masonic Rite bodies in the Naugatuck valley at the Ma sonic temple. The prologue will be delivered by Harry J. Beardsley. Exercises will be directed by Clark H. w. Newton, 33d degree Mason.
 Members taking part in the de- gree exercises will be the following:
 John w. Potter Ulysses C.. Church, Robert H. Batten, John s. P. Castle, 33d, Ivan P. Schoon- maker, James A. Burns, Charles W. Kellogg, Frederick c. Marggraff, Edward D. Heilman, Charles P. Rodenbach, George w. Bisset, Her. bert w. Coe, John P. Sawyer, Henry J. Fiege, Robert Finlay, Fenton E. Niver, Harold F. Rogers, Louis Wenzel, 0. Russell Yates, William Loomis, Leroy O. Benham, Earle w. Hartley, Ralph E. Harvey, George F Baronian, Roy W. Boron Burton J. Hine, William o. Schnei- der, James W. Burhoe, Lawrence Van Der Eyck. Robert J. Denison, Fred A. Jackie, Charles F. Ken- worthy, John Jopkins, George H. Wells and Howard w. Miller.
 John E. Porzenhei,n will he "'s"- trician, assisted by Einar J. Neii- son. Ralph L. Keavaney will be director Cl mds.c a..G r....--... Q. Dixon, organist.
 The 32d degree, Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret" will be con. ferred in full ceremonial form Mon- day at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple at Bridgeport, with John c. Stanley. 33d. directing. The cast for this degree will be composed of Bridgeport members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23


 Helen Leary, Paul Dean, Albert Machin, Edwin Bolger. Albert St. Hilaire, Eugene Sullivan, Harry Cashin, William Foley, Herman Schaeffer, Kermit Adams, Clar- ence Waite, Benjamin Mover, Mrs. Joseph T. Phelan, Mrs. Peter Kel- ly, Mrs. Ruth White and Edward Geaward.
 The annual memorial service for departmembers of the Club will be held in the near future. The following were appointed to make the necessary arrangements: William Foley chairman, assisted by Edwin Bolger, Eugene Sulli- van, Mrs. Benjamin Mover, Mrs. Edmund White, Rev. Matthew Madden, Rev. James E. Woods and Rev. Samuel Budde.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

men. and Helena Mcguire secre- tary and James Creem, treasurer, together with Harry Corden chair man of the fireworks, William Cavanaugh chairman of the Park Arrangements, assisted by John Hartley. Joseph T. Phelan Is in charge of the Police detail. Ath- letic events committee: John Wrenn chairman assisted by John Cody, Alfred Weihn and Clifford Aspinall.
 The Connecticut State Fifers 6 Drummers Association will spon- sor a State Field Day the Fourth of July. The following were ap- pointed to serve on the Drum Corps Committee: Joseph Brophy, Charles Berube, Peter Kelly, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
WOMEN'S SOCIETY
 OFFERS PROGRAM
Popular Radio Entertain- CTS To Be Featured on
 Friday Evening

The Women's Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will present a variety program of song and dance in the parish hall Friday evening, April 25, at 8:15 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
PREACHER SENTENCED

San Antonio, Tex, April 23-(UP) Private Joe L. McCord, Q 20-year- old preacher, was court-martialed yesterday and sentenced to six fnonths' Imprisonment at hard la bor. He cussed Q sergeant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Full Weather Report

Boston. April 23 (UP)--weath- CT fOrecaAts
 CONNECTTCUT-N cloudy and wmrmer tonight. Thursday cloudy with occasional light rain and not much change in tempcra. ture.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and R o D Is ISLAND - Mostly cloudy, warmer tonight. Thursday cloudy with oc- csaionai light rain. Not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
MASSES

MckENNA - Months mind solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated Friday morning, at 7:30 o'clock, at the SS. Peter and Paul Church, for the ropose of the soul of the late Mrs. Anna McKenna, of n Woodtic Road,
 SANTORO-Month's mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated tomor. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Sergeant William Santoro. sANTARSIERO--F First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Thursday morning, at $500 o'clock, at the St. Lucy's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late An- tonio Santarsiero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
TRAMPLED TO DEATH

Warren. Pa, April 23-(UP)- Mike Costello, 5e, of Spring Greek, who was sentenced e 20 days in jail in 1e36 for mistreating Q team of horses, was trampled to death by the team yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
DIED

MyRRAY--In this city. April 22nd. Ledgeside Ave. Funeral Friday morning, at S:30 o'clock, from Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main St., to Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in old St. Peters cemetery, Danbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Denmark's state railways have a serious shortage of freight cars and rush orders for 300 new ones have been placed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
BAD DANBURY FIRE

Danbury, Conn, April 23--(UP)-- Damage was estimated today at more than $l00000 in a general alarm fire which destroyed three downtown buildings yesterday.
 Three tiremen were injured se- vsrely in fighting the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
 We wish to thank our many especially the Daughters of Scotia, the British War Veterans Auxiliary and the Clan MacAlpine, for floral offerings and tho expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall.
 JAMES MARSHALL,
 AGNES MARSHALL LYNN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

HAYDEN SURF-BOARDS
 While waiting for his next Para. mount picture, "Dildo Cay," to start, Stirling Hayden Is spending all his free time surf-boarding along the coast of Southern California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Automobiles are being stored in Tahiti because of the gasoline shortage.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-05

night. Protestant churches had fore
gone their evening services, and their
congregations attended the school
function.
The services opened with the pro-
cessional by the orchestra directed by
Frank v. Di Nino during which the
classes marched in and took their
places. The a cappella chorus, under
the direction of Miss Elizabeth Wilkin.
sang two numbers following which the
Rev. Mr.. Dowler made his address.
The speaker in his talk laid great
stress on the necessity of Christian
influence in the lives of the graduates
and cited history to prove his asser-
tions. He told of the Bible being the
greatest book ever written and that
no one could go far wrong if he fol-
lowed its teachings He exhorted his
listeners to believe in the Holy Word,
especially in these times of unrest and
worldly strife.
Following the address, the orchestra
rendered a selection and the audience
with the orchestra accompanying sang
America The Beautiful" The Rev.
Mr.. Dowler pronounced the benediction
and to the strains of the Recessional
March the classes filed out followed
by the audience.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-05
Carleton Professor Will
Address Graduates Tonight

DR.. David Bryn-Jones, Kellogg founda-
ton professor of international rela-
tons at Carleton college, Northfield
will give the commencement address
tonight in Washington auditorium to
graduates of Memorial high school and
Ely junior college.
DR.. Bryn-Jones viii speak on "Fac-
ing Life on Days of Crisis" The pro-
gram will start at 8:15 o'clock.
The high school valedictory address
will be given by Esther Harri, salu-
tatory by Edith Bohince, and college
salutatory by Ernest Peternel Emil A.
Norby, commander of the Legion post,
will present the American Legion
award.
Supt. Stanley Adkins will Introduce
the senior classes and John Dragavon,
board chairman, viii present diplomas.
The Rev. H. Russell Brown will give
the invocation and benediction. Ap-
pearing on the program will be the
high school orchestra and the a cap
pella chorus. with Lois Anderson, con-
tralto, and Eudora Anderson, violin
obligato.
Final listing of high school gradu-
ates includes 113 students while the
college will have "a.
The Rev. James E. Dowler spoke at
the baccalaureate services held Sunday
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-05
Camp Oliver Hoist Open
July 7-28 for Third Year

Camp Oliver Hoist on BURNSIDE
Lake operated by Ely Girl Scout Coun-
Gil, will be opened for its third sea-
son, July 7-28. Miss Gretchen Weber
will act as camp director.
Unit leaders will be Miss Vincentia
Webber of Albert Lea and Mrs. VIII
Trezona. Misses Gloria Hussey and
Angela Poljanec will serve as assistant
unit leaders and Miss Merna Maxi
will be in charge of waterfront activi-
ties.
Some new equipment is being pur-
chased and improvements made to
buildings. A play program is being
planned for recreation and equipment
provided for it.
A feature of the first weeks outing
will be a three-day gypsy trip for the
older scouts.
Miss Gretchen Weber and Mrs. P.
D. McCarty, Mrs w. E. Trezona, Mrs.
o. Carlson and Mrs. E. Koski of the
local Scout organization, attended the
one-day institute held in Duluth on
Thursday at which time Girl Scout
camping aims and procedure were dis
cussed.
Discussions were lead by Miss Olive
Croker, field adviser for Girl Scout
Hiawatha Regional Staff and Miss
Marie Gaudette, National adviser on
nature study. The parents view of
Girl Scout work was presented by Mrs.
Russell A. Anderson, Duluth, and
Mrs. C. Wangensteen, Chisholm, sum-
married. the aims of Girl Scout camp
ing activities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-05
AGA N 18TH
anniversary
Grand Lodge Officers Make
Addresses; E. c. Jones,
POSTMASTER.

A banquet at the Forest Hotel on
Saturday evening opened the 25th an
niversary celebration of Ely Lodge No
288, A. F. & A NJ The banquet was
attended by 81 local and visiting
Masons. E. c. Jones served as toast
master who introduced honored guests
in his own inimitable way.
Chauncey C. Cotton, Grand Master
Of Minnesota; Past Grand Master
Bertram S. Adams of Hibbing; Dick
Mitchell of Mountain Iron a Grand
Lodge Officer, were introduced and
made short talks. The main speaker
for the occasion was E. A. Martini of
Duluth.
w. o. Lomasney of the Ely Lodge
presented the first Master of the
Lodge and now again Master, DR..
George T. Ayres, with bound volume
history of the local lodge in which
was recounted its doings for the IS
years of life. The history had been
compiled by Mr.. Lomasney.
Following the banquet the members
returned to the lodge rooms with the
Masters and Wardens Association of
Duluth filling all offices except that
of secretary, the Third Degree was
exemplified.
Out of town visitors came from
Tower, Duluth, Eveleth, Glenwood,
Hibbing, Keewatin and Chicago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-05
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

At the banquet meeting of the Ely
Bridge League held at the Forest
Hotel Tuesday evening. James Nit
cheI was chosen president; Mrs. j. j.
Call, vice president; Mrs. John Salmi-
men, secretary and Mrs. A. o. Knutson,
treasurer, for the ensuing year. Fol-
lowing a roast chicken banquet and
the election of officers, series of
games were played.
The members of Ely Lodge No. go,
I. o. o. F. and Of Vermilion Rebekah
Lodge No. 8, attended the Methodist
church in body Sunday and listened
to the Rev. James E. Dowler deliver
a fraternal sermon. The church was
filed to the doors. A special musical
program had been prepared for the
occasion
Mrs. Joseph Veranth entertained IA
senior girls at her home on Tuesday
evening. Games were played and
prizes were awarded the winners. A
delicious lunch was served by the
hostess who used the class colors,
azure blue and yellow in the table
decorations. The yellow primrose, the
class flower, was also used. Mrs. YER
anth, a former Ely teacher, taught
these girls in their second grade.
Should you marry HIM? Love may be
blind as a bat, but Judith T. Chase,
well-known quiz expert, has worked
out a bit of Braille that takes the
guesswork out of husband picking, and
if you're on the verge of the fatal step
you'd better let her guide you. Don't
miss this novel. clever QUESTIONABLE
in The American Weekly. the maya
zine distributed with next weeks Sum
day Chicago Herald American.-adv
Gordon Browne, who has been spend
ing a vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H Russell Browne in this
city, left Monday for Wake in the
Midway Islands group where he is
with the engineering corps in the
government work of building air bases
and Notifications. He left from here
for Alameda. California, where he
boards the boat for the trip to Wake
which he expects to reach in three
weeks travel from here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-05
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Lit EN- s +.

Helmer Olson of Hibbing spent the
weekend in Ely.
Dick Windhurst left Saturday for his
home in Olivia.
Miss Helen Maker visited in Virginia
and Cook last week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert j. LAX
ner on Sunday, a son.
Gus Granias of Chicago was an Ely
visitor over the weekend.
Donald Peterson of Minneapolis
was an Ely visitor Friday.
Esther Lahti Of Eveleth spent the
weekend visiting in Ely.
Tony Yakich of Chicago has been
visiting with friends in Ely.
Mrs. ]. E. Thompson and daughter,
Isabel, spent Monday in Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kotchevar and
family spent Saturday in Virginia.
Deadline has been extended to June
IA at p. N. on the Who's Who in
the Ely contest. Bring in your answers
and win valuable prize.
Food sale by Presbyterian ladies'
aid at Miller Market Saturday at 2:3O
p. m.
Mary Champa of Chicago spent the
weekend visiting friends and relatives
in Ely.
Summer water rates went into effect
June l, the council decided Tuesday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kostelac and son,
Kenneth were Range visitors on Sat
urday
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. McCurdy of |
Virginia were Ely visitors on Saturday
evening.
John Pechek of Cuero, Texas, ar
rived last week for visit with his
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Mel Anderson spent
Thursday and Friday in Duluth with
relatives.
Mrs. Ted Sanstrom and Mrs. Agnes
Fogelberg were Virginia visitors on
Saturday.
Mrs. Joe ]. Grahek and Mrs. John
Golobich were Duluth visitors on
Thursday.
Miss Anita Gordon of Aurora spent
the weekend in Ely visiting friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Humble. for
mer citizens Of this city but now of
are here on a visit with
Mrs. Humble's sister, Richard Coad,
and Mrs COad ,