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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

Antoinette Carpino, chairman, Lena Padula, Mary Amodeo and Eleanor Ferrucci.
 The cast of the Mount Carmel minstrel show will meet tonight at 7:30 at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church for a re- hearsal under the direction of John Jannetty. The show sponsored by the combined societies of the church will be presented for the benefit of the parish on April l6 at St. Jo- seph's hall.
 Members of the Lithuanian AL liance of America, Lodge Il, will meet tonight at 7:30 at the 48 Green street club house. Thomas Matas will preside.
 The organization recently don- ated a sum of money to hte Lithu- anian night classes held at Duggan school under the auspices of the State Federation of the Lithuanian Alliance of America.
 Rev. Golner R. Lewis was in charge of supper given last night at the Third Congregational church hall for the benefit of the parish. The committee assisting him was composed of Mrs. Harry Roden, Mrs. Conner Lewis, Mrs. B. w. Erk, Mrs. Louis Pichard, MT. and Mrs. Her. man Valentine and Hayden Nich- ols.
 Girls of the parish who served as waitresses were Bertha Krugelis, Eleanor Krugelis, Anne Dickinson, Olive Sibold, Jacqueline Pooler and Jean Chipman.
 Those present included: MT. and Mrs. Louis H. Nichols, Mrs. George Moeller, Hayden Nichols, MT. and Mrs. w. L. Platt. F. F. Niver. Janice Niver, Janet Roden. Annie T. Bar rie, Mrs. William Detweiler, MT. and Mrs. Otto Ziems, MT. and Mrs Lawrence Richard. Ethol Richard, w. Hax, H. Hax, c. E. Mckinney, MT. and Mrs. John Hollingworth, Mrs. A. w. Nichols, Mrs. Fred Jack son, MT. and Mrs. H. Burnes, Sea- well Burnes. MT. and Mrs. Earl Ross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
DRAFTEES GUESTS
 ATPARK TONIGHT
5000 Expected to Pay Honor to Youths Enter-
 ing Military Service

The East End Community Club has completed arrangements to ac- commodate 5000 people at the gala farewell party tonight for Water bury's national guard troops and draftees on the next quota. Hamil- ton park pavilion has been lavish- ly decorated and everything is ready for this evenings entertainment and dance.
 The Waterbury Veteran Service Mems committee are sponsors of the affair, proceeds of which will be used to buy personal gifts for the boys.
 Among the city officials who will be present is Mayor Vincent A. Scully. Representatives from all branches of communal organizations have signified their intention to ap- pear to honor the boys.
 Joseph D. Brophy, co-chairman of the general committee will act as master of ceremonies for a lavish entertainment program. which in- cludes: Gorilla Zapulla, dancer; Theresa Tremaglio, soprano; The Three Hot Tamales, musical trio; Marshal Shaker, whistler; Lombard girls, dancers: Victor Kichul, ac. cordion; the Connecticut Hill Billies Roy Garvey, Harold Dingwell, and Nelson Dingwell; Mrs. Di Joseph magician; and Dottie Wedzunas, g. year-old singer.
 Refreshments will be served Heads of other committees. are Refreshments, Mrs. Harry Cashiil and Eugene Sullivan, co-chairmen: entertainment, James Green: and decorations, Charles Berube.
 Britain exnectS many new steai11-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
$25, ,OOO DAMAGE
 TRIAL CONTINUES

The $25000 damage suit of Mrs. Helen V. Egan of Waterbury against the F. and w. Grand company of this city, now being tried before . jury in the court of conaon pleas, will in all probability continue all day today and possibly part of next Tuesday. Co-defendant in the e SC is William Shore of Everybody $ Market, sub-leasee of the basement part of the store used as grocery and vegetable department.
 Mrs. Egan seeks to recover for iIl- juries she allegedly suffered in 8 fall dawn a. flight of stairs leading to the basement on July 2, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

floor while Troop will present a model camp, highlighted by a real outdoor tent.
 The committee in charge of the show tomorrow night has also ar- ranged for e series of competitive events between the boys of various troops. This will be held from 8:30 to g o'clock and will include signal. ling, knot tying, fire by friction, dress race and a game of skin the snake. A program of entertainment will also be offered and all scouts of the district will be welcome to attend and bring along their fathers mothers, relatvies and friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
REV. C. P. TEULlNGS,
 ON WDRC SUNDAY

Rev. Cornelius P. Teulings, asso. ciate professor of religion and phil- osophy at St. Joseph's college, Hart. ford, former pastor of St. Johns church, Watertowa, and former as. sistant at the Sacred Heart church here, will conduct the church of the air program over WDRC in Hart ford next Sunday from to 1:30 o'clock. He will take for his sub- feet. "A Plan for Q Happy Life"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
Building Permits

The following building permits were issued this morning by Building Inspector John Hartley:
 Mrs. 4. ,. E. Kurtz. alterations for extra apartments. l09 High street. $500.
 Mrs. 4. J. E. Kurtx. thrce. .caF garage, Ie4-iss Hillside avenue, $500.
 Arthur Thereux. ene.famlly dwelling. garage attached, Ther. eux avenue. e4,e00.
 Kuzma. Waiishinsky, stone gar. age, 5 King street. e3eo.
 Mrs. Anna Benailis. ene.caF clnder blk. garage. eiS souih Main street, slse.
 Raymond \. Palmer. ene.fam- lly dwelling. garage attached, 6uf- folk street. es.5ee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

former years will be broadcast. Y The subject of this evenings debate Is Resolved, That the Va. rious Nations of .he Western Hemisphere Should Form a Per. manent Union" Both contend CTS, St. Francis and St. Cecilias, have made a thorough study of arguments for and against the proposal and an interesting bat- tie is expected.
 The judges for tonight's event will be Alderman William V. Ger. ardi; Attorney Catherine Hanlon and Charles W. Melville, manager of the F. & W. Grand department store,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
EAST WIND VARIABLE

Whether an east wind is dry or wet depends on where you live. Tn Palestine, they are hot and dry, while in many parts of the United States, an east wind means mois- ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

Australia may construct a $l6,. 100000 plant, to employ 6,000 men, for the construction of 25-pounder guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

Britain expects many new steam ship lines after the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
Local Lithuanians
 To Welcome Leader
President Smetona to Arrive in America Sunday;
 Children of Mary to Meet This Evening
BROOKLYN NEWS

Antoinette Carpino, chairman, Lena Padula, Mary Amodeo and Eleanor Ferrucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

The March 3rd Time under "Avia- tion" reports the genius of Bill Lear .. Bill, 1t appears. left the savants at the Mass. Institute Of Technology speeches. with his "in- cisive understanding of their ex- periments with a new radio tube" The more so, since Lear had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

Wall Streetcrs who are telling how tough things are going in the market would have you believe that in the Stock Exchange coat-room there is a sign reading: Please don't toss lighted cigfiarettes on the floor-the poor broker stand ing next to you may be barefootedP
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
But Miss Henie FIa+Iy Refuses

We have been approached the matter by phone letters
and visits Knowing nothing eo to do transferred
the Fred Hane general of Olympia He in
said Olympia would be only glad satisfy the requests
kids Detroit But Haner after ALL couldn't do anything
without the of Miss Henie.
Representatives called Miss Hene and she promptly
responded:
matinee. should say not"
Miss Henie she has good to give
such prompt resoundng NO" The life of actress
firing But still think she might kind of
abbreviated matinee performance Ito be charged for of course
for the kids of They worshper They
Sonia Hene dolls and skates and skirts
and caps
Every day that Miss Hene picks the paper and reads
about events transpng far away Norway and other parts
shacked Europe must feel pretty lucky to be here IN
only be here but to have all the gold and glory
that goes with being opranking American sports STAR
still think Miss Henie might consider herself flatered that
Detroit the kids of any other American town.
would her in matinee performance-their only
ookse gorgeous her current
hit parade at Olympia.
stop watch time, Miss Hene last night at Olympia
less than 30 minutes No doubt she tired
person finish But still that lot of kids in Detroit
be completely ignorednot these fancy prices Or
J. a usual wrong?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
BY DON w. LEE

Facing a game in Chicago with
the Bruins tonight and one with
Akron Goodyear here tomorrow
night, Detroit's Eagles, bruised and
battered from three defeats in
eastern exhibition games, were
back into the National Pro Basket
ball League grind today.
Wibs Kautz. high among the
loop scorers, big Ralph Novak and
other Bruins will give the Eagles
quite a battle tonight. They've
rested up for several days after
a three-game losing streak.
Goodyear has lost its last four
games. but still carry plenty of
dynamite in Capt. Ben Stephens.
the leagues leading scorer with
40 points.
But the Eagles again will have
the services of BobA Calihan, who
missed last weeks league game
because of an injured ankle.
X-rays showed no bones broken
and the rest has made him able to
play. The Eagles today announced
of Jack Ahern. %, g.
foot pinch forward who has been
playing pro ball in Brooklyn.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Boat Club Crew
Coach Resigns

Judson Ross, for two years
coach of the Detroit oBat Club
crews, today had resigned his post
because of pressing business, it
was announced today by c. Stew
art Baxter, the clubs rowing
chairman.
During his reign as coach, Ross
came up with 10 championship
boats. two of them national It'll
lists. He also played leading role
in the development of high school
racing on the Detroit River.
According to Boat Club officials,
Ross successor probably will not
be named for some time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Tie, Drop
To Second
Continued from First Sport Page)

visit to the box to stop the dash.
Mud Bruneteau attempted the
penalty shot and he couldn't find
an opening. Jack Adams then
shipped five forwards on the "
with the BIS a man short. but this>
strategy failed to produce a tally.
1t was shortly after Crawford
returned that Liseombe's tally was
registered. Incidentally. this was
Liscombe's fifth goal and ninth
point in seven games.
With the goal tucked away. the
Wings were forced into defensive
hockey for a good part of the re-
manning time as the Bruins kept
applying the pressure. Occasionally
the Red Shirts would employ
fast break, but never did throw
the game wide open.
Play was exceedingly rough In
spots. but there were no real
flareups. Cowley and Wares staged
a private feud while feeling ran
high between Jack Crawford and
Stewart.
The Bruins are still the only
club in the league the Wings have
been unable TO beat this year.
Don Crosse had TO have two
stitches taken in his foot after
the second period. but he returned
to play the third canto and the
overtime.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Rouge and Worthwhile
Win Suburban Tits

John Andrews goal early in the
fourth period gave River Rouge
quintet an 1917 win over Wyan-
dotte, in the Rouge gym. last night.
Jim Mckee set the pace for Rouge
with five baskets and one free
throw for IL points.
In a Suburban League game,
Worthwhile defeated Berkeley. 44-22.
Dave Hartner showed the way for
the winners by scoring 20 points,
Bill Daily was high for Berkeley
with - points.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Henie lee Show
Hits New High
Continued from First Sport Page

CONTINUED from First Sport Page
COED with Stewart Raeburn last
year you'll like her better when
she repeats the number with Eu-
gene Mikeler in the current offe--
ing. In this they seem to be daring
a spill as they strike a furious
pace. The applausive crowd gave
her her biggest hand last night in
this. In the group numbers Sonia
skates again with that handsome
young Canadian. Harrison Thom-
son and you should have heard the
ladies sigh!
The comedy too, is better than
ever. Freddy Trenkler's "Bounc-
ing Ball" is the high spot but
Tommy Lee and Charlie Slagle
and that amazing stilt-skater.
Fritz Dietl, will knock you for a
giggling loop. But if you're think
ing you're having a great time,
take a gander at the nearest
youngster to you. It's entertain
ment for all ages but the kids
have the most fun, particularly
when Dietl, first as the Big Bad
Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood"
chasing Sonia and later as Simon
Legree in the Down South Num-
Der" after Topsy.
The revue will run nightly
through Sunday and is again under
the guidance of Arthur M. Writ.
Leon Leondiff devised and staged
the production and Harry Losee
handled the chorus numbers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
TWO-RinS
Belt Show
OnTOnight

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Hayes is the favorite. He is the
best looking amateur developed
here in several years.
TWO CONTENDERs
Briggs has two strong welte--
weight division contenders in Sam
AMIGO and Aaron Avery. William
Grier of Brewster is another
threat.
Nathaniel Crosby and James
Palmer are picked to be finalists
in the lightweight division, but be-
fore they reach that point they
must eliminate several pretty fair
battlers-Prisco Nardone, Silyio
Massetti and Gail Harvey.
Gene Tunney Boys Club, now
team in the tournament, has four
boys left and should get two or
three of them to the finals. Vic
-Waling, last of a great fighting
family, has scored two impressive
knockouts in his preliminary bouts
in the 126-pound class. Joe Placido
is a 118-pounder and fine pros
peet. The other two Tunney boys
are in the lightweight division,
Willis Messer and America Milani.
All these boys are novice fighters.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08

voice :. The New Orleans Sugar Bowl
committee is going to present each
member Of the Boston College football
squad with a gold football with the
score of the Tennessee game and the
layers name inscribed.
Eddie Lewis saws the Superman
i'll give $1,000 to the Greek relief fund
if jim Londos can throw him Super
man within one hour :. The challenge
has been directed 10 Promoter Nick
Londes -. Judging by that movie test,
Tom Harmon kisses as well IS he Tugs
the pigskin When Cleveland visits
the Tigers training camp March Is for
an exhibition game. it will be the
Indians first appearance in Lakeland
since they gave 1t up as q training site
in 1927 Charles A. Comiskey IL
grandson Of the Old Roman Of Chicago
Is shoes at the age Of Is.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
E.-B. Team Upset
By Krakow, Pin
Classic Tied
BY HAROLD KAHL

Three years ago Krakow upset
the then leading Stroh bowling
team with a three-game sweep at
Chene- Trombly Recreation. At the
same establishment last night
Krakow duplicated the feat
against Ekhardt e. Becker to
plunge the latter into triple tie
with Detroit Gasket and Norton
for first place in The Detroit
Times All-Star Classic.
In accomplishing this surprise
the Scribner boys. Paul and Joe,
put on an unbrotherly act as far
as +. e. B. was concerned. Paul
clipped off 211-202-244 for est and
Joe was five pins behind with 1872
25S-202 while Krakow rolled 975-
I1063-1071 for 3109 to 2941. Capt.
Dick Krakow had COZ and Bill Oil
yer 600 as Capt. George Holmes
and Tony Novak hit 639 and 62S.
NEW HIGH SINGLE
Detroit Gasket reeled off new
high single record for the season
in dumping Pepsi-Cola for a pair
with 38-1011-1139 for 30S8 to
l2S5l. Four Gasket men scared
above 600, John Damico having
I634, Archie Jankowski 629. Capt.
IRog Overmyer 628 and Bill North
SOS.
Stroh outrolled Norton but
two games when the latter rolled
ll019-1070-894 for 1888 against 1885,
I1O01-1006 for BOOB. Capt. Joe
Norris pared John Crimmins' lead
in the individual averages TO -55
pins when he tossed in the high
series of the night with 259-223-2l1
for 693.
Crimmins spanked Goebel to
two-game win over Risdon when
he nailed 22S-212-216 for CSC as
his club tipped 1864 to its rivals
1874. Crimmins' average now is
l207.40, Norris 206.36. Phil Bau-
mans COG, Fred VOLTS 602, Jack
lDiGiovanni's 221-237 in 651 and AL
Rodgers $40 also stood out in the
IStroh- Norton series.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Pirate Cdgers
Open Season
With Victory

st. Theresa High, Catholic prep
football champion, apparently will
be as hard to beat this season on
the basketball court.
A veteran Pirate team ran into
a tussle from the Holy Redeemer
quintet last night as the Catholic
cage season opened, but came out
in front by a 34-2S score. st.
Theresa also is defending first di-
vision champion.
Don Ostermann, the Pirates
all-around star and an All-State
eager last season, led his tenn
with seven field goals and four
free throws for 18 points. The ii
rates were in front, 14-8, at half
time.
De La Sale also scored an i'm
pressive East Side triumph,
swapping st. Joseph. 56-18. Tom
Molitor led the rout with seven
baskets and a free throw for ID
markers.
In other first division contests,
Roy Baumgartner scored Ia points
as st. Leo downed Lourdes, APP;
st. Anthony pulled out last-min-
ute triumph over st. Catherine,
1928 and John Collins II points
featured Visitation'S 30-16 victory
over st. Benedict.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Cranbrook s Beats
VAUDEVILLE, 23-18

Cranbrook Prep School cagers
defeated Windsor Walkervllle
23-ls, last night, in Windsor. Jim
Clark of Cranbrook scored five
baskets and two free throws for
II points. Charley Dodge made
three baskets for 6 points 10 lead
the Walkerville team Walker
Vile was out in front, l2-7 at half
Z irY1a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08

Gerry, as his friends and trainer,
Art Tracy. refer to him. is fighting
in the 147-pound novice class. AL
ready he has scored two quick
fnockoutS IN preliminary bouts.
Last Thursday night, at the Dia-
mond Belt opener, he floored
Charles Hauptman. unattached,
early in the second round. And
again Saturday night, he hung up
a kayo victory, finishing Arthur
Peters, Ecorse. in l minute and
so seconds of the first round. Both
were clean knockouts resulting
from hard left punches to the jaw.
According to Tracy. the young
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Yanks Deny Teams Sale

NEW YORK, Jan. SINS
A report that James A. Farley, the
former postmaster general. was 10
acquire control of the New York
Yankees Baseball Club in $500
600 deal today. brought denial
from Byron Clark Jr., executor Of
the Rupert estate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
:: la !;'!.!!::;
II BY BoS nlupphy

That dainty darling Of Norway Sonia Hene who will be
more readily recognized Gotham Blue Book Mrs Daniel
Topping, is with again.
All we know Sonia is what read in the papers,
occasionally by verbal pasms by George.
Porge Van who thinks she incest thing to
come down the road.
But report that of the clients are
demanding extra performance of Miss Hene
1t seems the Norwegian lass, a fulledged American
citizen very rich American citizen at that is one of the
sports favores in these parts office tally sheets for
the past four years will prove this
In hundreds homes there Sonia Henie dolls
Sonia Henie skates Sonia Hene skirts and Sonia Henie
caps rom products Miss Hene receives royay
There has been much talk about Sonia that various
mothers and fathers are being put weknown spot by
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Cass Tech Swdmps
Commerce, B 10 Z

Showing plenty Of power, Cass
Tech High defeated Commerce. as
to Y. in a montague encounter
in the CaSs gym yesterday and
gained possession of the &C. jug.
an annual trophy that goes TO the
winning team.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Meet a coming champ.

He's Gerald Tomlinson. 17-year-
old blond battler from Annuncia-
ton, who will enter the ring to-
night at Naval Armory seeking his
third consecutive knockout tri-
umph of the Diamond Belt bouts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Ancient Athlete

Larry Armstrong, Minnesota
hockey coach. was 3S years old
when he ran in the 1924 Olympic
Games at Paris.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
SPOR T S
CONTINUED from First Sport Page)

planned along the lines Of the Information Please radio
gram letter from Joe Gemb football coach at Wayne
thanking the boys Of The Detroit Times sports staff for their
help The Times sports staff always is happy to help
Thanks TO CY Huston for the Club BobLo card
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Bess Ehrhardt Adds VocaIs

NOTE TO SONIA HENIE-Bess Ehrhardt Of the Ice Foles
going sing along with her skating She has
song Skate" which she will feature her
shows Bess sanl possess fine contrato
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
DENNY STUDENT

Tomlinson is an lib student at
DENLY High, where he recently
earned his letter on the football
alternating at guard and
quarterback. He is a well built
youngster for his size, weighing
146, one pound, under his class
limit, and stands 5 feet 8 inches
tall. His hard punching around the
Annunciation Club has earned him
the title of "Kayo King" but he
remains : modest young fellow
whose two greatest desires are TO
make good at football and boXiI 6.
"Of all the sports" says
Gerry, II like football and box
ing the best. But they don't
have boxing at DENLY, SO l
entered the Diamond Belt. And
here / am"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Eagles 20
Plays Two
In 2 Days

LAST NIGHTS RESULTS
Firestone a. Goodrich SO.
TONIGHT'S GAME
Detroit at Chicago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
ST. STAINS PUSHED

ST. Stanislaus, second division
titleholder. was pushed TO the
limit before eking out a 22-20 de-
cision over ST. Paul. Leonard Ma
zurkiewicz, who scored 43 points
in a single game last season, sank
a field goal in the last few min
utes to give st. Stanislaus the
victory.
Bill Kearn rang up il points in
leading Annunciatlon TO a one
sided victory over st. Philip. 4o-7
and ST. Rita. withLornie Llngen-
felter tallying IS points, won from
st. AlphonSus, 1921.
Bob Huzava piled up II markers
.as ST. Patrick humbled All Saints,
40-11, in a third division game,
ST. Thomas nosed out Rosary, IL
10, and St. Josephat won from ST.
Agnes, 21-17. in other games.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
A Coming Champ
Gerald Tonlinson, IL, Learned From Art Tracy
Now He's Making Name in Belt Meet

welterweight is one of the best
prospects he has handled in recent
years.
"Gerry is the type Of boy who
really likes to fight" declares
Tracy. Hes a vicious puncher
and sturdy enough to take con
siderable punishment. Last year
he was a lightweight, now he
a welterweight and next year
we expect him to fight as a
middleweight. So you can see
he's growing fast"
This isn't Tomlinson's first taste
of Diamond Belt competition. Last
year he entered unattached and
went through two fights before he
was defeated. Tracy was so inn
pressed with his performances he
Immediately invited him to join
Annunciation. After a year of
training under Tracy, many OBJ
servers believe Tomlinson will be
one of the hardest lads to elimi-
nate in his division.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Times Classic

Totals qis i040 es2 Totals e75 1858 1911
Grand total 2ei1 Grand total 3l0e