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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15
Fifth OF Lecture
Series on Monday

Youths place in America vi
be dealt with Monday night in TIE
fifth lecture o. the series AZ Tai
mud Torsh synagogue. Two SPEAK
ers from IN. University Of Wash
ington. Irwin a. Hoff. registrar.
and Robert ". O'Brien. assistant
to the dean OF the College Of Lib
eral Arts. vii take up this sub
Jet under the heading The
American Way ard the Younger
Generation"
Both speakers have had varied
experiences. Hoff. who WAS edit
Gated at 81. Olsfs college College
OF Idaho and the L. Of W. has
worked as lumberjsck. construe-
ton contractor. cowboy, farmer
high school teacher, principal and
superintendent before taking up
his present post.
OBrien was educated at Pomona
college, oberlin college, the Uni
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15
Taste Of Opera
In English
Don Posquole Next
On College Course

Tacoma viii have an opportunity
10 Try opera in English when the
Seattle Lyric Thester players come
70 the College Of Puget Sound.
Wednesday. March 10. in the Doni-
setti opera. Don Fasqualc." Ernest
Cebcrt. director, is one Of the
opera promoters who has been try
ing for years TO make opera avail
able and interesting to thosr who
do not understand the French.
German and italian in which most
Of the operas are written. Don
Pssquale" viii demonstrate that II
can be done.
Mildred Eyman. popular North
west colorstura soprano, has the
role of the borrowed bride, I"
Irving sternoff is the befuddled old
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15
Army Orders

WASHINGTON - The War depart
ment has issued the following orders:
Coils. Jacob f. Beheny. vc., Fort
Riley, 20 Panama Canal dept. Will
lam Allen Crede. ame. res. wilkins
burg. Pa. to Washington.
Lieut. Coils. Fred A. Wright. cac.
Hawaiian dept. to Preside OF san
Francisco. Richard &. Mallonee. IA,
New London. TO Fort Sam Houston.
william X. Gruber. Csc. Hawaiian
dept. to Camp Roberts. william r.
irwin. cav. Fort Oglethorpe. TO Fort
Bliss: Goeffrey p. Baldwin. inf. Fort
Sheridan. to Washington. Eugene NJ
Foster. I'd. Hawaiian dept. to Wash
inston: John W Mccormick. cac.
Panama Canal dept. TO Preside OF
San Francisco Oliver @ Haines. igd..
Fort Sam Houston. to Philippine
We. Fort Mcclellan. TO Hawaiian
dept. Claude =. Cox. We. Hawaiian
dept to Fort Mcclellan: Thomas r.
McCarlcy. me. Hawaiian dept, 10
Fort Mason. Allen c. Wright, vc
Panama Canal dept. TO Fort Ord.
Louis s. N. Phillip. cav, Fort Knox
to Fort Leavenworth.
Majors: The following majors are
received from the station indicated
and then assigned TO Fort Leeven-
worth: Bruce w. Bidwen, inf, Fort
! Ord Francis r Gillette. inf. Fort
Francis +. Warren: George o N
/ Lodoen. inf. Vancouver Barracks.
Joseph C. Grubbs IA. Chicago: Chas
/ s. Whitmore, IA, Fort Lewis: Charles
/ H. Donnelly. IA. Detroit; Ridley NJ
Enslow, inf. East Orange, N. j.; Mar
win b Durrette. UsA. Akron. Ohio
10 Fort Sam Houston Elsmere J
Walters ame. Washington. to Oak
land. Calf: Robert NJ McAteer. sc.
Washington. TO San Antonio. Edward
Valentine Pettis. &C. res. Chicago. tC
Randolph Field George Edwin Hodge
SC. res. Plainfleld. N j., to New
York City: Merrill Brown de Wire
me. res. Reading. Pa. to Washing
ton: Thomas b. Murphy. me. Chill
koot Barracks. TO Fort Lewis.
Capts Harold K. Coler me. For
Hayes. TO Hawaiian dept. Edward NJ
Deyoung. me. Denver. to Hawaiian
dept: Frank o Alexander. me. Ha
waiian dept. to Fort Mason; Allei
N. Bracher. me. Hawaiian dept. {,
Fort Mason. Knox Dunlap. me. Hs
waiiau dept. To Fort Mason: Allah
Il. Ramsay. me. Hawaiian dept. q
Fort Mason: John T. b. STROBE. me
Hawaiian dept. to Fort Mason. Philil
n Bethune cav. Fort Knox. 70 For
Ieavenworth. Lloyd F. Harris, cav
Fort Mac Arthur. to Fort Riley Stuar
NJ. Welsh, SC, Fort Monmouth. 4
inf. Fort Sheridan. 10 Panama Cana
dept: Paul n. Sears amc.. Wrigh
Field. to Cincinnati: Burford N
Tanner. qmc.. Elmendorf Field, I
San Francisco. revoked; Frank 4
Rogers. inf, Chanute Field. to Phila
deiphia; william NJ Brewer me
Camp Murray, to Washington.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15
May Take Holidays

McCHORD FIELD-Soldiers of
the Jewish faith will be granted
furloughs for such time as is
necessary for them to take part
in the observance of Passover at
their homes. when practicable, or
at places of Seder celebrations
from Friday noon, April IL, until
midnight Sunday. April Is, ac-
cording to word received here
from the war department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15

Don who wants 10 marry the girl:
Paul Elmer IL the scspegrace
nephew who turns out TO be n
pretty good FELLOW after all and
Frederic chouinard In the notary
who blunders into the plot TO cheat
the Don Of his young bride.
With the opera cast will be a
ten-piece orchestra composed Of
members of the Seattle symphony.
Tickets are available at the Ted
Brown Music store. Frasers and
the College Book store.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15
Cauli School Pupils Will Present
Their Spring Jamboree on Friday

Two and one-half hours OF
Friday night when students o
sent their spring jamboree in
A tasty variety Of dance and
musical numbers. set off by a
drill display and humorous
sketch OF cowboy life. will mark
a program in which students from
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15

versitv Of Virginia. Harvard uni
versitv and the I. OF W. and his
experience has included work as
farmer. seaman. stock company
manager and journalist
The program viii open at SIS
p. m. with music by an a csppella
choir OF SIS voices. presented by
Alfred Actor. director Of music at
GRAY junior high school.
Service men in uniform will be
admitted TO the program without
charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15
Stote Wool Crop
For Year Coins

The Washington wool crop for
the u. 8. agricultural marketing
up 1921 900 from the 1889 clip.
1910 Melted producers 1885, 900
service reported Friday.
Total weight Of the clip. how
ever, was $500 900 pounds. down
slightly from the preceding year
Fleeces averaged 90 pounds
down one-tenth Of a pound.
National production was the
largest Of record
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15
WPA TelegraphY Class
Still Enrolling

Enrollments SIN are being tsEs
en in q WPA class in teleErsphy.
held every dsy. Monday through
Friday, IN Puysnup, the adult
education office announced Fri
day. The class. taught by A. \.
Akers is held from 4 10 Q p. m
at SIS 18th ST. s. z. Tscomsns
interested can get information
from the WPA office. Garland
45s5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-15

A high forehead does not indi-
cate increased intelligence when
we compare one human being with
another.
Evening star., 1941-12-05

Does he shout ond cheer foobo comes soy that II no
didn't short putt he would have broken 80 the
Golf course puff up his chest about the big fish that didn't
get oaoy If he does any of those things he's perfect bait for
fine leather sport jacket this Chrstros 1t gives him
rugged vigorous feeling PIecse him with Of these
his Christmas gift and please your budget, too for you
sove from So 80 to $1,000 in this soe Only 37 garments
. and they're and Of kind. Sizes 3e TO As
but not in every style color. Sorry. phons mol or
c. O. D. orders.
The Hecht cos MODERN SPORT sKoR-Man Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
THREE NEGROES
 BURNED TO DEATH
Three Story Apartment Block in Roxbury COlOred
 Zone Is Destroyed

Boston, March 20.--(UP) - Three Negroes died and two others were injured seriously early today when fire swept three-story brick apart. ment house in the thickly-settled Roxbury colored district.
 The dead were:
 Miss Erline Johnson, %.
 Mrs. Polly Baltimore, 69, her grandmother.
 Louis Blair, 38, their guest.
 Mrs. Edna Brewer, 56, suffered ankle fractures and possible back and spinal sprains when she leaped from e third floor window. Hospital authorities said her condition was "seriouS".
 walter Lambertson, 28, roomer in the Johnson home, was rescued by firemen and hoSpitalized With severe chest and shoulder burns.
 Shirley Johnson, 5, Mrs. Doris Johnson, 24, and Mrs. Charlotte Iiolt, 35, also were rescued from the
 lazing building and treated at 0 hospital for burns and smoke iil- halation.
 Damage was estimated at $l6y000.
 Firemen said the blaze started in Q second floor closet and swept through that floor, cutting off stairways and fire exits. The vic- tins, who were trapped in the Johnsons' third-floor apartment, were Identified by Mrs. Edna John son, mother of Erline Johnson.
 Special police details were as- signed to hold back spectators while firemen battled for more than two hours before controlling the blaze.
 Showers of sparks, whipped by Q strong wind, threatened nearby tenements, and firemen were forced to wet rooftops to prevent spread of the blaze. Lightly-clad families in adjoining apartment buildings were driven to the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
CITY DEFENDANT
 IN $1O,OOO SUIT

Ester Brown of Waterbury seeks damages of $l0,000 in a civil action against the City of Waterbury filed yesterday in the court of Common Pleas. Plaintiff claims she sustained numerous bruises and contusions when she fell on an allegedly de- fective sidewalk on Earl street last February 10.
 In a second civil action filed yes- terday with the court, Samuel Her. man of Waterbury asks damages of $500 from Otto Mattson, as the re- suit of a cattle deal. Plaintiff states Mattson failed to live up to an agreement concerning four of tle defendants COWS, which were sold to the State for $350.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
l94O GRAND LIST
 SUBMITTED TODAY
Present Valuation of PrOp- critics Here Greatly In-
 creased Since May 1

Had the date for filing Water bury's taxable property been pushed back several months the grand list to be submitted by the board of tax commissioners and Apportionment to the board of finance this after noon might be many millions in ex- cess of the anticipated $l7o,300,0o0 figure which was used by the city in estimating its budget for i94l.
 The grand list to be furnished to- day is as of May 1, 1940, but one of last fall would have been much larger due to the tremendous factory expansion here in Waterbury since late last summerd. This boom, due to Waterbury's participation in the national defense program, should be shown @ year from now when the figures as of May 1, 19l, will be filed.
 The $17o,so0,oo0 figures is $3,ooo,- 900 greater than that for the pre- vious year and should be very closely approximated by the figures which are expected to be submitted at this afternoons finance board session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
MORE KIT BAGS
 FOR RED CROSS
Donations of Articles or Money for Such to Be
 Sent English Women

Donations of articles or money to purchase the contents of kit bags to be sent to the women Of England, will be gratefully accepted by the Waterbury Chapter of the American Red Cross at their headquarters at 35 Field street, Mrs. Edith E. Ladd announced this morning. The bags will be furnished from the National Headquarters, with the items to be furnished by the local chapters listed below which should not ex- ceed $1 for each kit bag.
 Items which the kit bag will bt furnished are: combs and mirror in case, hair pins, bobby pins, wasl' cloth and towel, toothbrush anu powder soap, scissors, buttons safety pins and handkerchiefs, a case which will hold spools of thread, thimble, needles, pins and alarming cotton. Also absorbent cotton, band-aid, gauge bandage, and flash lights, These kit bags are carried by the English women during air raids when they are forced to flee for safety.
 This will be the second batch that the chapter will participate in when 10000 kit bags for the women of England will be made throughout the nation. The local chapters quota is set for 100 bags. A similar amount was sent in November.
 An appeal from J. Harrison Heck man, assistant manager of the east ern area, has requested the chapter to undertake 100 more kits, the bags to be furnished without cost. 1ndi- vidual chapters will be responsible for stocking up the bags with the items mentioned and the cost to be confined to one dollar for each bag.
 Mrs. David Gaines has volunteered her services and will head he committee. She will be assisted by Mrs. Perry A. Borden, Mrs. Percival E. Dixon, Mrs. Clarence Isbell, Mrs. George Merkle, and Mrs. William E.. Van Tassel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
BRANCH FACTORY
 OF MASS. PLANT

New York, March 20 -- tUP) -- Atlas Tack company has acquired a new branch factory in Henderson, Ky, which will permit important savings in freight charges, accord ing to Roger D. Edwards, presi- dent.
 Edwards told the annual stock holders meeting that the new plant will serve an area in which 60 per cent of the companys business is now conducted, giving it consid- erably freight advantage over the preesnt factory at Fairhaven, Mass.
 The stockholders elected Samuel F. Bentley of New Bedford, Mass, to the board of directors, succeed ing w. T. Read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
MASTER MASONS
 MEET APRIL 1s
Temple Hall to Be Scene of District Gathering; Ar-
 range Smoker

Announcement was made last night by Zindah Grotto that a Master Mason night will be arranged at the Masonic Temple on April 19 to which the Master Masons of Wa terbury, Woodbury, Watertown, Oak vile, Naugatuck, Cheshire, and Bristol have been invited.
 A smoker, entertainment, and refreshments wil form the eve- ning's activities, with no charge to Masons.
 The Master Masons degree for Franklin Lodge, Bristol. will be ex- emplified by the Grotto's Blue Lodge degree team on March 3l, Monarch How'd reported last night on the supreme council meeting held in Boston last month. A con- tribution of $5 was made to the Bundles for Britain Fund.
 The meeting concluded with three boxing matches of boys from the Boys Club, under the direction of Clarence w. Slater. Those partici- pating were Tillio Crocko, Fran chene Facondina, Paul Iannaco, George Metro, Vincent Iannaco and s. Andolinia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
SEEKING FUNDS FOR FIRE AUTO
Fire Board Petitions Fi- nance Commissioner for
 Transfer of Money

Authorization to have 5000 from the salary budget transferred for the purchase of new bumper to re- place Engine damaged in the collision with the aerial ladder from fire headquarters on Feb. IS was asked by the Board of Fire Coln- missioners yesterday afternoon. The request will be submitted to the Board of Finance at their meet- ing this afternoon.
 After passing on a motion to have this request submitted the board then adjourned until Mor- day afternoon when the funds for the new engines will be made a. vailable. The commissioners will then proceed to make specifications for the new apparatus.
 The transfer of the money is expected to be approved and the money will be restored to the salar- les item by Sept 1 from savings anticipated to be made in other departmental items
 Also at their next meeting Mon- day, an estimate of necessary rec pairs and the costs will be sub- mitted to the board for approval, Capt. George P. Holmes of the Bureau of Auto Repairs, told the board. These repairs are to the Aerial Truck which was sent to the factory. Inspection disclosed that the damages were not as great as expected. The fifth wheel unit was reported to be in good condi- ton and that the ladder was found also to be in the same condition
 The fire board received checks amounting to 150 sent in appre- citation for services rendered by the fire department.
 The checks were ordered to be deposited in the pension fund for the firemen. Checks were received from the following: The Waterbury Battery Co., $100; The Naugatuck Chemical Co.,, $25, and Fred Loeh- mann of 28 Arden Road, $25.
 The fire board was duly advised by Chief Cavanaugh of the recent death of two members of the fire department, the late Private John J. Phelan of Engine Il and Private Maurice F. Clark of Engine 5. The clerk was ordered by the board to send letters to the families convey ing their sympathies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20

A capacity audience is expected to be on hand tonight when Rev. Francis J. Sugrue, Waterbury ma tive now assigned to South Nor walk, speaks on birth control at Temple Hall. The public meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 ?. m., with Father Sugrue delivering the principal address on Firth Prevention and the Natural Law"
 Two weeks ago, more than 2,OOO people heard Father Sugrue at a similar meeting in Hartford. His analysis of the question, which is an answer to the proposed repeal of the Connecticut Anti-birth con- trol statutes, is directed for the most part at refutation of the principal errors about Birth Con- trOl, which it's advocates have suc- ceeded in getting many to accept as fact.
 Atty. Finton J. Phelan, chair man of the Waterbury defense committee, and John P. Kinney, of the Crosby high school teach ing staff, will also speak at the gathering tonight. Dr. John D. Freney has been designated as chairman.
 The repeal action on Birth Con. trol is sponsored by the Connecti- cut committee to make Birth Con- tral legal. Father Sugrue, in Op- posing this view, win explain why the Connecticut law should not be subjected to the change de- manded by the Birth Control
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
Scout Executive

ties as first aid, signaling, transpor- tation of injured persons, and other sl,ills that relate to service in time of disaster. One of the most inter- esting projects that troops will have the opportunity of working out will be the set-up of an emergency field kitchen capable of feeding at least one hundred people at 0 time. This project will require q troop assem- bling all necessary equipment, in fact everything but the food itself.
 One Scout patrol from each Of the fifteen Boy Scout Councils in the state is to be selected to represent Its council at first aid contest and demonstration at Storrs, Conn June i4. Tie patrol to represent the Mat tatuck Council will be decided by a competitive demonstration conduct ed at the three day mobilization at Camp Mattatuck.
 Thu plans for the mobilization and for summer camping activities, will be presented at a meeting of coun- cil Scout leaders Monday evening, April 2, the place to be announced later.
 Those present at the meeting last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
First June Week-End Designated As Date
 For Probable Call
Commissioners Approve Plan to Instruct Youngsters in First Aid, Transportation of Injured Per-
 sons, Etc.-"Be Prepared"

evening included District Commis- sioners Elmer Worthington of New Milford, "Sparky" Valuckas of Wa tertown, Cecil Grant of Naugatuck, and Vernon Abel. Harry Hyde, Emil Detlefsen. Everett West, Frank Mer- cer, Carlton Chapin, James Gardner, T. F. Donnelly, Scout Executive David F. Babson and Assistant Scout Executive Nerve s. Robert of Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
FOUR ALTERNATIVES
 LEAVE FOR EXAMS
Waterbury to Furnish 10 for Sixth Draft Call Week
 From Tomorrow

Four replacements for young men rejected last week ertrained at 7:55 o'clock this morning for Hartford where this afternoon they will take their physical examinations before being inducted into service of the United States Army. Only few relatives and friends were on hand to bid them farewell.
 Two more replacements will be sent from here before the next quota leaves Friday, March 28. At that time Waterbury will send 10 for the sixth call to Hartford for exams, two of the local boards fur nishing four each and the other two, two each.
 Three of the young men who departed this morning were from Board 15-B and the other from 15-A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial Editor)

New York, March 20 - (UP) - Strength in senior utility issues featured an irregular movement in stock prices today. Trading was dull.
 Standard Gas issues led the rise in the power and light section with the $4, $6 and $7 preferred issues whirling up actively to new l94l peaks on gains running to. more than 3 points following disclosure of the company's plan for recapit- alization and corporate simplifica- ton. Preferred issues of engineering public services, American & For eogn Power and Philadelphia coin- pany also reached new highs for the year on gains arnging from major fractions to more than 2 points. Commonwealth & Southern preferred set a new high at 58 1-2 up ]. Common utility issues were steady to firm.
 Leading steel, motor, copper and rail shares held very narrowly around yesterdays final levels. Douglas was Q firm spot, on l-2 point gain, in an otherwise little changed aircraft group. Interna- tional Silver issues hit new highs, the common on a point gain adn the preferred up 2 3-4.
 Cotton Futures
 New York, March 20 --- (CP) -- Cotton futures established losses ranging to AS cents bale on for- eign liquidation today after early steadiress. ~
 Midday prices were 3 to 9 points lover after being to 3 points higher on the opening call, with May eoualling It's high for the sea- son.
 Foreign selling was supplemented by liquidation for the account of the south and local professionals. There also was considerable hedg- ing against loan re-possessions. Wall Street and trade buying,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
JOHNSON FAMILY
 MOVES INTO HOME
MlDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone 4-6s1o

Middlebury, March 2l.-Dr. ard Mrs. A. A. Johnson and family Of Waterbury have moved into their new home on Crest road.
 The Mems Bowling league will bowl this evening at the Palace al- leys in Naugatuck at o'clock.
 On March 26 at the Parent Teachers association meeting Dr. Frederick H. Bair will be the guest speaker. His subject will be What Is Progressive In Education" The meeting will be at 8 D. m. and Mrs Charles Rafford will preside. Dr Bair is superintendent of schools at Bronxville, N. Y.
 Westover school is closed since Tuesday for the spring recess Ses- sions will be resumed on April ],
 Girl Scout, Troop 43, gave tea in the Town Hall on Monday aft ernoon in honor of their former lee der, Mrs. Lawrence M. Duryee Mrs. Raymond Mills and Mrs. AL bert Gauya were the leaders pres. ent and Girl Scouts receiving theii teaderfoot pins were: Doris Noakes Jane Barlow, Gene zwick, Mary Louise Henderson. and Mary Me- Canoe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
HURLEY, SCULLY
 INVITED GUESTS
Democrats of Prospect Ar- ranging Annual Dinner;
 Many Leaders Expected

The Democratic Town Committee of Prospect will hold its annual din- ner on April 1, at Sullivan's Cot ton Hollow Inn, Naugatuck, 1t was announced today by General Chair man Theodore Greider.
 Invitations to attend have been sent to Governor Robert A. Hurley and Mayor Scully.
 Already signifying their intention of being present are Democratic State Chairman John T. Mccarthy of Newtown and State Central Committee Secretary J. Walter Dar- ley.
 The dinner, which Is an annual affair, is for Democrats of the 14th Senatorial District of which both Prospect and Naugatuck are a part.
 Town Chairman Harry Coughlan has been at the Capitol several days this week arranging for speakers and making other plans for the event. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
Market Featured By
 Big Utility Shares
Standard Gas Issues Led Rise in Power, Light Sec
 tion-SteeIs, Motors, COppers Around Old Levels

which was responsible for early gains dried up after the early min" utes of the session.
 Wool Market
 Boston, March, 20-(UP)-TherS was very little demand for dorness tic wools in the Boston market the U. s. Agriculture Department reported today. Many buyers were waiting until the new government contracts were awarded in order to determine their future requirements for domestic wools.
 Prices paid for fine wools re" gently contracted in the territory wool states were estimated by the trade at mostly S1 to $l.05 secured basis landed in Boston.