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liamsburg, Va, to spend several
days with the formers son-in-law
and daughter, Lieut.. and Mrs. SAM
uel M. HUM. On their return from
the South, the banners and their
guests will go to Atlantic City for
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph w. Emerson
of Wyoming, have been spending
several days in New York City.
The members of the Monday
Night Bridge Club had Mrs. Karl
d. Dorzback as the hostess at her
home Monday evening.
Mrs. Cecil del. Harbordt is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Florence
Slaughter, at her home in Reed.
vile, Va, for a week.
Mr.. Jacob Kast is receiving
treatment at the Brandywine San.
atorium. Mr.. Kast, a member Of
the faculty of the Dover school, ha:
been granted years leave of alb
sence.
DIR. and Mrs. Myron E. Boone an
nounce the birth of a daughter
Linda Donna, last Thurday at thu
Milford Memorial Hospital. Mrs
Boone is the former Miss Dori
Smith of Newark.
Mrs. B. Clark Pier of Washing
ton, formerly of Dover, is spending
a week with Mr.. and Mrs. William
A. McWilliams. DR.. Pier joine'
her Tuesday for several days
visit. Mr.. McWilliams, who ha
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fought their old fight in the Super
ior Court Friday, when they oppos-
ed an application to sell liquor in
their community. The people in
that pIucky little Hundred know
what they want, and the court has
hitherto believed that they knew
what they wanted, but at last the
court has saddled them with a rum
shop.
The buildings on the farm of
Joseph Cleaver, in the tenure of
John Swartz, on the road leading
from Boyd's Corner, to Mount
Pleasant, were burned between two
and three o'clock on Sunday morn
ing. The barns, sheds and stables
We're destroyed in addition, to a
qquantityl of wheat and potatoes
The loss is estimated at $4,000
partly covered by insurance. The
fire is supposed to be the work OF
an incendiary.
The Methodists at Middletowl
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The numbers Indicate the month
and year up to which your SUBJ
scription account is paid. We mail
bills once a year and often they are
put aside and neglected. Accounts
paid by the year are easier paid
than accumulated bills. The Smyr-
prompt remittance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
BY ELMER 0. wALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, March 21--(UP)- Stocks opened irregular in quiet dealings today. Bonds were steady and cotton futures were point low- CT to 3 points higher in initial trades.
 The tense situation in the Balkans was reflected in cautious dealings in stocks.
 Bethlehem Steel opened at 7S 1-4, off l-4, and U. 8. Steel sold at 56 7-S off Ia. CurtLss-Wright, which re- ported l940 earnings equal to $l.81 a common share compared with only 30 cents in 1899, opened 1900 shares at g 1-4, up 1-4. Other Aircrafts held well, except Douglas, which eased leg to "A.
 Preferred issues of Standard Gas & Electric, Electric Power & Light and American Power & Light set up fractional gains. However, Stand ard Gas common eased l-8 to 3-4 on a 1000 share block.
 Chicago & Eastern Illinois Rail- way "A" stock appeared 1000 shares at 1 3-4, unchanged. Pere Mar quette prior preferred rose l-2 to 40 3-4 and the common jumped . point to 9 1-2. Other rails were steady.
 American Sugar Refining lost 3-4 point to 18 but other sugars were little changed.
 COTTON FEATURES
 New York, March 2l--(UP)-Cot- ton futures ran up to gains of as much as 55 cents per bale ia fore- Noon dealings today before meeting resistance.
 Around midday prices were 5 to 8 points higher after opening 1 point lower to 3 points higher.
 The advance reflected outside de- mand and persistent trade accumu- lation. It was believed likely that the administration would move for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
Legal Notices

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. 2. PROBATE COURT, March 21st, EsTATE OF JOHN D'ADDoNA, also called DADDONA, late of Wa terbury, in said District, deceased. Upon the application of Lucretia Rinaldi, Administratrix. praying that she may be authorized to sell certain real estate belonging to said Estate as per application on fiio more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That saId applicatior be heard and determined at the Pro-
 bate Office in Waterbury. in sald District. on the 25th day Of Marcl 4. D. 194l. at 10 o'clock in the fore ! noon tStandard Time), and that nos
 tice be given of the pendeney Of
 said application. and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pnb- fishing this order one time nj some
 newspansr having 2 circulation in said District, on or before the 22nd day of March, is4i.
 MARdUERITE M. rAILY. s-si-it Asst Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21

fourth battalion, have already or- ganized two companies, E and c. Names of six officers for the both companies have been submitted to Brigadier General Reginald B. De- Lacour for approval.
 William J. Dillon, mailman and former first lieutenant of Company 9 102d Infantry, has been appointed captain of Company E which will be under the sponsorship of Corporal Coyle Post, American legion. Hubert M. Rigney of Cheshire, Q constable, has been appointed captain of Company c. He is a former licuten- ant of Company F, 102d Infantry.
 Captain Alfred c. Dreher, former captain in the medical detachment l02d Infantry, has been named med ical officer of the battalion staff.
 Howard S. Hickcox, former lieu- tenant of the war time l02d Infan- try Is appointed first lieutenant and assigned to Go. F. Thomas F. Healey, former sergeant of Co. c, l02d Infantry, is appointed second lieutenant and assigned to O. E.
 Francis T. Riley. former lieuten- ant of Go. 1T, 102d Infantry is ap- pointed first lieutenant and asslgn- ed to Go. G. Harold J. O'Reilly, former sergeant of Go. c is appoint ed second lieutenant and assigned to Go. G.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
HUSBAND FACING
 CONTEMPT CHARGE
Fails to Keep Court Order in Respect to Wife's
 AlimOny

Luigi Basile of Waterbury was cited for contempt when he ap- peared before Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy this morning, and ordered to pay his wife Helen Di'Am- brisi Basile back alimony of SIP on threat of a jail sentence.
 Mrs. Basile was granted a divorce from Luigi in 1888, and the court at that time gave her alimony of $11 per week for support of three minor children. Mrs. Basile contended her former husband owed back alimony of $l98. Judge McEyoy asked de- fense and plaintiff attorneys to iron out the exact amount due, and after short conference, the sum of $li2 was agreed upon.
 Estelle Home Chase of Waterbury was granted divorce and the right to resume her maiden name at this mornings short calendar session. Mrs. Chase charged her husband. Walter Edwin, with desertion on January IS. 1898.
 Charles A. Templeton. Inc. of Wa terbury. was granted permission to pay a per cent dividend to credi- tors of the firm. Payment of $4.O00 will be made on or before March 3l.
 Tn the contempt action of Irma Dow of Waterbury against her hus- band. Frederick Dow of Derby. in which Mrs. Dow seeks back alimony from her husband. Judge McEvoy reserved decision to Wednesday morning ct 10 o'clock. at which time he will render judgment. Mir. pow's l"intoierable cruelty" divorce action
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
RUSSELL HUNTER.
 GAME CLUB GUEST
Entertainment, Movies and Speeches Feature An.
 r1ual Smoker

Entertainment, movies, refresh- ments and speeches featured the annual smoker of the Waterbury Fish and Game Protective Associa- tion last evening at the Women's s club. It was the first smoker in the history of the club where women we're welcome.
 The entertainment was furnished by professionals under the able su- pervision of their inasGer of ceremo- nies, Billy Carbon. Speakers includ- ed Dr. Russell P. Hunter, state su- perintendent of fisheries and game, Lyle Thorp, state aquatic biologist, Mayor Vincent Scully and Repre- sentative Daniel J. Mahaney.
 Joseph G. Tow, president of the association, was chairman of the committee in charge assisted by Charles Stein, Roland Klobedanz, Gerald Mooney, Joseph w. Harris, Robert Nelson, Edward Nelson, John Herr, John Adams, Floyd Wooster, Alfred Drescher, H. Leroy Wood- cock, Clarence Brown, Ernest Pear son, Edward Claffey, Louis J. Blodgett, Fred Duphiney, James A. Baker, Frank Baker, Frank Byrnes, John Lawlor, William A. Kunsch- ner, H. c. Rice, Leslie Baker, Lea man s. Harvey, Robert Latimer, William Klobedanz, G. Irving Steere, James Montanari, John J. Donahue, Nelson H. Bellmay and Rudy zinin. .sky.
 Other officers of the association are: First vice president, Alfred Drescher; second vice-president, Floyd w. Wooster: third vice-presi- dent, Roland Klobedanz; treasurer, John D. Adams; and secretary, Will liam A. Kunschner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
WILKINS STEALS
 CAR TO SEE GIRL
COl0rcd Lads Case Post poned-CompaniOn Re-
 ceives NOlle

James U. Wilkins, 22. colored oi 65 Abbott avenue, charged with using car without permission, driv. ing without e license and illegal use Of operators license was grant ed a continuance to April 1, when he was arraigned in city court to- day before Judge John L. Gaff- ney.
 Wilkins. who Is employed In the parking lot on East Main street owned by pr. James c. Coppeto took one of the cars in the lot and drove to New Haven to meet his girl friend. The girl did not show up In court to testify.
 He was arrested by New Haven authorities. and had in his posses sion a Baltimore operators license which had recently expired.
 His companion, Bud Allen, 2l colored of 54 Abbott avenue. was also charged with taking car with out permission, but Judge Gaffney nolled the charges, claiming Allen was only passenger in the car.
 Larry Johnson, 35, colored of SC Pearl street, charged with assault and breach of peace, was granted a continuance to April 4.
 Bartholomew De Santo, 48, of 3 Seventh street, was granted a con- tinuance to April 4 and placed op good behavior during this period He is charged with trespassing on railroad property. The accused pleaded guilty to the charge.
 Leo Nielserk, 24, of Middlebury failed to appear to answer to a charge of violation of parking or- dinance and drunkenness. His SIC cash bond was forfeited.
 A continuance to March 28 was allowed Maurice Grant, g. of 32 French street, on charge of breach of peace.
 Nolles were entered on three motor vehicle violators with pay- ments noted: Charles W. Keller, 3l, of g St. George avenue, Stam- ford. charged with road rules, $5; Donald L. Graves, 23, of 46l Nortl, Main street, speeding, $i0; Ralph Nicholas, 2i. of 3i Ives street, speeding, si0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21

uated from the experimental de- partments and are going Into quan- tity manufacture. Most valuable, probably, Is the Lockheed intercep- tor, P-38, which almost certainly Is the fastest machine In the world During the two years of It's develop ment, in which four hard-tailored P-38s have been built, military au- thorities ordered more than 5000 changes. By early summer, 10 of these deadly fighters should be coming of the assembly line each day.
 A. Expansion of present factor les Is partically finished. Most of them are completely staffcd for three full shifts, and all will be soon. Two entirely new factories, begun early In the defense emer- gency, will be ready in training will be prepared to operate them. Lock- needs new Vega plant is being oc- cupied as rapidly as each section Is completed.
 There are no parts or equipment shortages seriously hampering the work of major factories here. Ger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
Compensation
  Agreements
The following agreements were

The following agreements were filed today with Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot:
 Michael Burgi0 of 5S7 North Main street, against the Blakeslce O., Waterbury, Sl7.43 beginning Feb. 10, for confusion on the left foot.
 Edward LaFevre of 120 Wood- tick road, against the First Ma tional Stores, Inc, of Somerville, Mass, $16.82 beginning March n, for injury to the right great toe.
 James Carey of 15 Fairview street, against the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, $l8.93 starting Feb. 19, fer list and 2nd degree burns to the cheek, face, neck, and right ear.
 R. Ragalier of 1S1 Charles street, against the Chase Brass & Copper Company, slS.32 begin- ming Jan. 30, for commissions and abrasions of the right leg and right knee.
 John Battista of New Haven, against the New Haven Road Con- structiOn Company of New Ha- ven, $S.57 beginning Sept. 1S, for Jumbo -sacral strain.
 Gerald J. Vadnais of Prospect, against the Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Machine O., $8.19 be- ginning Feb. 27, for burns on left foot.
 William Sinkecustch of Fent, against the Camp Leonard Co.,, of Kent, $7, starting October 15, for a smashed finger.
 T. Osiecki of Ans0nia against the American Brass Company of Ansonia, $14.55 beginning Feb. 21, for contusions to the right ankle.
 Leo F. SkaIsky of Orange, against the Farrell Birmingham Co.,, Inc., of Ansonia, $l5.A4 start ing March 2, for contusions and bruises to. the right feot.
 John Tiano of Ans0nia against the Farrell Birmingham Co, Inc., of Ansonia, Sl9.47 beginning Jan. I5. for amputatien of the right thumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21

tain small castings made locally and certain instruments made iii the East, recently have delayed a few assemblies for Q day or two But unlike the situation of Q few months ago, there are no large groups of planes standing, canvas swathed and helpless, waiting for engires or instruments. ENGINES WAIT FOR
 BODIES TO BE BUILT
 In the stock department at Doug. las saw stacks of duraluinin and forests of wing girders for many months of assembly. And I was shown a whole room full of engines on inspection blocks actually sitting there waiting for airplanes to be built. I was told that the most ser- ious recent delays were when parties of movie people, including the Clark Gables and Linda Darnell. were taken through the plant. (There's Q front-office rule against pretty girls now)
 Of an estimated 700 warplanes a month expected from southern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21

Preparations are being made by the St. Josephs debating team for semi-flnal debate of the city tour nament with q CYO team of the Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday, March 26. The debate, which will be a feature of the Founders Week program of the K. of c. who together with the CYO are sponsoring the tournament, will be held at the Immaculate Concep- ton Church basement.
 The Brooklyn team, which Is com posed of Frances UlinSkas, Jose. phine Brazis, Edmund Jenusaitis and Edmund Shambaris and is coached by Rev. Alfred Cabitor. will uphold the negative side of the topic: Resolved: that municipal flremen and policemen should be deferred as regards compulsory mili- tary training.
 Other semi -finalists of the tour nament are teams of St. Margaret's and St. Cecilia's churches.
 Vaudeville acts and sound motion pictures will be on the theater night program at the Third Congregation al Church hall tonight at 8 o'clock. A committee composed of men ot the corporation is in charge of the show which will be presented for the benefit of the parish.
 Ths performance will include &C., cordion duets by Rinaldo Fiorucci ...-f A6ifra Tato,narO cnnuc hu tlNn Prospect Male Quartet, selections by the Six Frets, banjo players who are directed by James Butler, and magical acts by George Banfe, the "Houdini of Waterbury" William J. Wityak will be in charge of the mov- hg pictures.
 Robert Jones, chairman of the committee arranging the program, .= being assisted by Herman Valen- une, Henry Tooker, Harry Roden. George Erk, Harry Pritchard and Rev. Conner R. Lewis.
 Rev. Austin Saunders. of Our Lady If Mount Carmel Church, and Rev. Michael McVerry, of St. Lucy s Church, will conduct religious quiz between CYO teams of the two ,hurches tonight at 8 o'clock at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. The questions will ,e based on the Ten Commandments. anne Raimo, religious leader of the Mount Carmel c. Y. O., will be .hairman. A point system will be used to determine the winner.
 The Mount Carmel team is com posed of Mary Cappelletti, Marion OeZirno. James Natale. Margaret Soprano and Vida Corona.
 Members and alternates of the St. Luey's team are Michael DeL,eon. Tina Vaporafl, Anne Caio. Theresa zurIo. Angelo sumrla. D0menic Schifiilite. Charles Pace, Ruth Sco- viii and James Cimaglio.
 Members Of the Mount Carmel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
|SERCT. MILLER ARMY STUDENT
Waterbnrian Chosen to At. tend Special School at
 Fort Monroe
fSnecial to The Democratl


 Camp Edwards, Mass, March 2i According to Q special order is- sued by Major J. E. Relrson, of the 36th CA Brigade to which the 20eth regiment is attached 1t is arl- nounced that Sergeant Robert Miller of Battery c has been see lected as a student at the Stereos- copic School at Fort Monroe, vir- ginia.
 He will report to the school for & ten week course on March 20, and upon completion of the course will return back to his proper sta- ton.
 Sgt. Miller has acted as Supply sergeant" for Battery "G" and was well liked by his buddies- for his infectious smile and personality, Sgt. Miller is well known through out the Waterbury sporting circle for the wonderful record he set up at Crosby High School playing football.
 Before enlisting with Battery "G" of the 20Sth Coast Artillery, Sgt. Miller was employed at the Waterbury Savings Bank as teller. Eight selective service men have joined the ranks of Battery e" and they hail from Providence, Massachusetts and Willimantic, Conn.
 Private William J. Burke, of Bat tery c, the youngest fellow in~the outfit, was selected by the Battery Commander, It. Frank Jones, to attend the regimental intelligence school being conducted by It. Ben- edict Holden. Incidentally, "Crick- en- that's the nickname attached to Burke, has been officially desig- mated as the mascot for Battery e."
 It. Wallace hampshire, attached to the same unit, has been sent to the Chemical Warfare School, Edgewood Arsenal, Md, for a ten week period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
.L.A.A. CARD PARTY
 PLANNED APRIL 2
Competition Set for Club House; New Members
 Join Republican Club
WOLCOTT
Mrs. (. Nelson Cole, Todd R0ad--Tcleph0ne 50030

Wolcott, March 2l.--The Wolcott Land owners association held [ card party at their clubhouse or Woodtick road recently. After tho card games refreshments were sery' ed. Another card party will be helt April 9 at the clubhouse. specia prizes went to Mrs. Ellen Quirkc Ernest L'HereouX and Floyd Myng' heer. Prizes for playing bridge, Mrs Robert Beckwith and Mrs. Edwart Bergen; setback, Mrs, Rose L'Herous and for pinochle, Mrs. Lyman At wood, Mrs Carlton Bird, Floyt Myngheer. Harry Bergen. James Bergen, Mrs. William Dumschott and Mrs. Harry Cole.
 Those present were: Mir and Mrs James Bergen, MT. and Mrs. Harry Bergen, MT. and Mrs. Carlton Bird MT. and Mrs, Ernest L'HerouX, MT and Mrs. Leo LHeroux, Mr. ant Mrs. Fred Megin, ST" MT, and Mrs Charles Winters MT. and Mrs Harry Cole, MT. and Mrs. Rober, Egge, MT. and Mrs. MT. and Mrs Alfred Garthwait, MT. and Mrs Ray King, MT. and Mrs. Edward Bergen Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Grant, MT. ant Mrs. Robert Beckwith, Mrs, Lymar Atwood, MT. and Mrs. Clifford Mil lard, Mrs. AlEert Homewood, Mrs William Libolt, Mrs. Charles Myng- heer, Mrs. Ellen Quirke, Miss Esther Bronson, Clarence Atwood, James Homewood, Mrs. Charles Tyrell, Mr. William Dumschott. Gordon Culver Floyd Myngheer, Fred Nodine and Ransom Bronson.
 Meeting April IS
 The Young Republican club met Tuesday night at the rooms in the Wolcott Protective associations clut house at 8 o'clock. Thomas Seery president, presided at the business meeting. Several new members were received. Plans were made for many activities of the club in June. AT invitation was accepted to atteno the monthly meeting Friday night at the Seven Gables in Milford oi the New Haven County Republican league. The next meeting of tht club will be held April IS at tht club rooms. William Pritt will have charge of refreshments and Francis Clarke will present an entertain. ment program.
 About 50 were present and hearc an interesting talk by Harold Hall president of the New Haven County Republican league, who spoke in tht place of Senator Clarence Baldwin of Woodbridge. After the meeting g social hour was held and refresh. ments served by Carl Mattson anC assistants.
 Birthday Party
 Mrs. William Dumschott of Wood. tick road entertained Saturday nigh husband in honor of his birthday at dinner and card playing for hel The guests were: MT. and Mrs Adolph Hesrelt. Mir. and Mrs. Ray mond MacLean and MT. and Mrs Rose Mollouer.
 Mrs. Francis Claarke has returned to her home from s1 Mary's hospi- tai.
 Privates Sherman Grant and Harry Hart of the 208th oCast Ar- tiilery at Camp Edwards. Falmouth,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21

CYO unit will entertain the visiting club at social following the quiz which will be open to the public.
 Members of the K of l. will hold their regular monthly meetnig to- night at 8 o'clock at the clubhouse on Green street, Stanley Kidulas will preside in the absence of Peter Alexander, president, who left last week for Camp Edwards, Falmouth Mass. A decision will be made by the members as to the method of filling the vacancy due to MT. Alex ander's absence.
 March 3lst will mark the 25th an- niversary of the founding of the or ganization. Celebration of the event has been set tentatively for october Further discussion of plans for it will be carried on tonight.
 Several hundred persons are ex- pected at the annual smoker of the Lithuanian Citizens Political club tonight at 8 o'clock at Venta hall 103 Green street. John w. Stokes master of ceremonies for the event and chairman of the entertainment committee, has planned program of boxing bouts, magical acts and musical performances.
 The boxing bouts, which will be refereed by Joe Mobile. will show Dula Tovach and MaXie KatZ, Ohio Gianelli and John Maraz, Tom Col lins and Steven Grudzin. The other entertainment will include accordion selections by Ed Digimas and card tricks by Milton Kardo.
 Recitation of the Stations of the Cross will be held in Italian to- night at 7:30 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21
SECOND BLAST IN
 CHEMICAL PLANT

Acton, Mass. March 21-(UP) - The second explosion within a month at the American Cyanamid Chemical Corp. plant here shook &C., ton today when an incorporating mill in the black powder division blew up. Nobody was hurt.
 About 250 pounds of explosives was housed in the mill. officials said. They reported damage at only about $500.
 They said the explosion would be investigated but disclaimed suspicion of sabotage.
 On Feb. 27 a more violent ex- ploSion killed two workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21

watched from the visitors gallery In one of the five major airplane plants in the Los Angeles area. It's equally simple, apparently, when regarded through the haze Of an- xiety and impatience that hovers over the U. s. program for defense and British aid NEW FACTS ARE
 GOOD NEWS
 But down on the fioor-among the thousands of intent, scurrying young men; along the miles of aisleil between assembly depart inents; amid the chattering of rivetors and the humping of the big drop hammers - the picture broadens and becomes both more impressive and more reassuring. Whatever delays have occurred up to now in the billion-dollar pro gram of this greatest of aircraft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-21

centers, here are important new facts
 1. Production line methods, re- sembling those of automobile fac- tories and surpassing in efficiency anything previously believed possible in aeronautics work, have been in- stalled and are just now really getting under way. At the main Douglas plant, for instance, pro- duction has jumped 227 per cent with only 60 per cent increase in personnel.
 2. Something pretty close to standardization has been reached on the most important planes. Un- til very recently minor changes were almost constantly being made, with the result that scarcely any two ships were exactly alike.
 3. At least three extremely im- portant new planes have been grad