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Evening star., 1941-11-25
Number of Parties Given
Mrs. Walsh Among Guests
Of the Cuban Ambassador

Mrs. Walsh, widow Of Senator
Thomas J. Walsh of Montana, spent
the week end in Washington and
was among the guests at luncheon
yesterday which the Cuban Am
bassador and Sonora de Concheso
gave in compliment to the members
Of the Cuban Sugar Commission.
Mrs. Walsh returned to New York
last evening and will be there
through this week before returning
to her home in Havana.
Other guests at the Embassy yes
terday were Engineer Amadeo Lopez
Castro. president of the commission;
Senator j. M. Casanova, Senor G.
Godoy, Senor Teodoro Santiesteban
and Sonora de Santiesteban, Senor
DR.. Ramio Guerra, Senor Manuel
Perdomo, Senor Carlos Mantel,
Sonora Seida de Cabrera. Senorita
Graciela Guerra, Senorita Patria
Mencia and the Minister Counselor
of the Embassy and Sonora de
Baron; the Counselor, Senor DR..
Vicente Valdes Rodriguez; the Sec
ond Secretary and Sonora de Her.
rera Arrange, the Attaches, Senorita
Consuelo Batista and Senor Don
Jose Maria de Lasa, and the Agri-
cultural Attache, Senor Teodoro
Santiesteban, jr., and Sonora de
Santiesteban.
Reception Honors
Gen. Tomas Argomdo.
The Military Attache Of the
Chilean Embassy and Sonora de
Lopez-Larrain were hosts late yes
terday afternoon, entertaining in
their home in honor of Gen. Tomas
Argomdo and Sonora de Argomdo
who are here while the former is
on special mission. Gen. and Sonora
Evening star., 1941-11-25
Democratic
Women Hear
Mrs. Tillett
Defense Calls
For Sacrifice,
Speaker Says

National Defense and Our Re-
sponsibility as Democratic WomeY'
was the subject of an address by
Mrs. Charles w. Tillett, assistant
chairman of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, at the luncheon
of the Womens National Demo-
cratic Club yesterday.
Deploring a lack of appreciation
on the part Of many Americans OF
the seriousness of the national stu
alton today, Mrs. Tillett said: 'I
consider the first requisite OF a de-
fense program an acute realization
Of danger and peril"
Pointing out that adequate de-
fense is an individual responsibility
to all, the speaker declared that
peace and freedom can be kept
only by those willing to work and
sacrifice for it. No nation can leave
the task to other nations. and no
American can leave it to other
Americans" she added.
Service on the part Of individuals
begins at home, Mrs. Tillett con-
tinued. explaining that women can
perform valuable service by plan
ming wholesome. well-balanced food,
guarding Of spiritual welfare, the
insuring of continued good health
and the avoidance of waste in any
form"
Community service can also be
given by patriotic women, the
speaker continued. mentioning that
activities being done effectively in
other parts Of the country include
air raid protection training, volun-
teer nursing and assisting in recrea-
tional programs for service men.
Mrs. Tillett also advised the~
women assist in combating sub
versive influences and rumors.
Women can get the real facts
and correct false rumors," she sug-
gested.
National morale must be kept
sound and tough" she continued.
and Americans must be made to
realize that the country could not
accept a neutral position in the
world situation.
I'VE must take sides" she con-
cluded. Not to act is to cast our
lot with Hitler"
Mrs. Tillett was introduced by
Judge Lucy Howorth, a member Of
the Board OF Veteran Appeals. Mrs.
Curtis Shears, president, presided.
Evening star., 1941-11-25

de Argomdo came from Mexico
where the former also was on spe.
cial mission.
The Chilean Ambassador and Sc
nora de Michels were among the
guests and others included the Bo-
livian Minister, soon to be Ambas-
sador. and Sonora de GuachaHa and
the Costa Rican Minister and Sc
nora de Fernandez. Also included
among the guests were Military At
taches of the Latin American coun-
tries, officers of the United States
Army, as we'll as the members Of the
Chilean Naval Commission and the
Embassy staff.
Mime. Grouitch
Guest Of Honor.
Nine. Grouitch. always popular in
Washington, was the guest In
whose honor Mrs. Martin Vogel en-
tertained yesterday afternoon at the
tea hour. The party was given in
the hostess home and she was as
sisted by her son and daughter-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Vogel, jr,
and the latters mother. Mrs. Emng-
ham Townsend, as we'll as Baron
and Baroness Stackelberg. son-in-
law and daughter of the hostess.
Guests included members Of the
diplomatic corps, where the guest
of honor as the wife of the late DR..
Slavko Grouitch was chatelaine OF
the Yugoelav Legation while he was
Minister at this Capital.
Nine. Grouitch had planned to
spend the winter in Washington. but
instead will only be here another
fortnight. She will 60 to New York
to remain until after Christmas,
spend New Years in Buffalo and
then 60 to Texas for a visit with
Capt. and Mrs. w. B. Shelley at
Fort Bliss.
Evening star., 1941-11-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
UNITED ORDERS
 CONVENE TODAY
Election and Installation of Officers Scheduled at
 WethersfieId Temple

Election and installation of officers Is scheduled for the 53d annual ses- sion of the Mattatuck and Water- town communicates, United Order of the Golden Cross. today in the Masonic Temple at Wethersneld.
 John O. Riggs of Boston, Mass, supreme commander, will conduct the installation ceremonies. Enter tainment and dancing will follow the inductionS.
 Those representing Mattatuck Commandery, Waterbury. are as follows: Mrs. Robert Mcclure, Wal ter J. Oldroyd grand trustee, and Mrs. Oldroyd, and Lester Brown. Lo- cal members wiio will attend the evening session only include: Mr. and Mrs George Gearing, Robert Mcclure, MT. and Mrs. Everett Shep- herd and John Perlln.
 Members from the DeForest Con- mandery of Watertown who will at- tend arc: MT. and Mrs Walter Ben ham, Burris Bradford, grand-trus- tee, and Mrs, Bradford. state vice grand commander; Charles Brad ford, and Miss Ada Evans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
HOME FOR AGED
 STAGES RITUAL

The Waterbury Jewish Home for the Aged will hold installation of officers at the organization head quarters on Cooke street Sunday evening at 8:30.
 Officers who will be inducted into office by Atty Perry Graicerstein, in charge of installation, follow:
 President, Mrs. Samuel Krasow; first vice-preeident, Mrs. Harry Frank; second vice-president, Mrs. N. Rose; third vice-presitent. Ettie Gottlieb; financial secretary, l.. Bromnick; treasurer, Max Blumen; recording secretary, Mrs. Ida Roof; and mailing secretary, David Goldberg.
 Refreshments will be served after the ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15

several parochlal schools will be closed for the day. "Bits O green" were starting to appear on many lapels even today, ane. tomorrow and Monday green ribbons and flowers, along with Irish Shamrocks and harps, will be much in evidence.
 Capacity Crowd
 One of the principal local events for St. Patrick's day will be the Irish-American Social clubs annual dinner tomorrow night at the Elton. Reservations indicate that q capa- city crowd will be on hand to hear 8 list of distinguished speakers headed by Gov. Robert A. Hurley, Rev. James l.. Walsh, dean of St. Joseph's college, Princeton, N. J., and U. s. District Attorney James Tansil of Montana.
 The Waterbury lodge of Elks will hold Its annual St. Patrick's dinner dance tonight at its hall on West Main street. Familiar Irish songs and dances will feature the enter tainment program. Arrangements are in charge of committee con- sisting of William J. Cavanaugh, James T. Calvin, Peter Gilligan and Chris Harmon.
 The Washington Park Community club will stage an entertainment and dance tonight at the Washing ton Park Community house. The program will feature William O'Brien, tenor; Miss Mary Boyles, and Professor William Ahearn's dancers. Irish and American danc- ing will be enjoyed.
 The Brass City Aerie of Eagles will offer an Irish program tonight at Concordia hall. Joseph Lezotte will direct performance starring Miss Mary Boyles, Marshall Shaker, Jackie Dessereaux, Nella Rosa and Betty DiMeco.
 r. o. E. Committee
 Committees arranging the affair for the Eagles are: Reception: Fran cis O'Gorman, John E. Graham, Charles Perrotti, Nicholas Rinaldi, James R. Shea, Edward J. Foley, Clifford Peck, Henry Morrison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
MAYO, TAYLOR
 TAKING COURSE
State Troopers Studying Traffic Control at Evan-
 stOn, Ill.,, University

Walter J. Mayo, local member of the state police department, Is one of two Connecticut troopers taking course in traffic control and acci- dent prevention at Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, traf- fic institute.
 The course at the school stresses traffic problems and for the first time deals with military highway transportation and problems aris- ing from the concentration of men in army camps and in defense in- dustry.
 Mayo began the course Monday It will take three weeks to cover all aspects of an effective traffic sur vey program. There are twenty-five municipal policemen and traffic engineers In the class. Another state trooper studying with Mayo is Hen- " Taylor of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 SHOWS PROGRESS
March Meeting Is Set for Tuesday Evening Follow
 ed By Card Tourney

The monthly meeting of the Hopeville Community Club will be held Tuesday evening. at the Hope- flville School Gymnasium.
 During the business part of the meeting, the improvement com mittee Is expected to report on the discussions under consideration since the last meeting.
 The entertainment committee has progressed very well so far in the card tournament and a large crowd Is expected to be present Tuesday to provide more competi- ton.
 If any group is interested in playing in the tournament, they may do so by contracting either Mary or Steven Mazzarella.
 Any individual interested in joining or wishing to participate in the tournament Is cordially in- vited.
 All members are urged to attend the March meeting In order to be able to discuss to full exten the Improvements under consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
Five Million In U.S.Orders Placed Here Within Week

Defense contracts totalling $4,- 673,973 were placed with the Sco- will Manufacturing Company and the American Brass Company during the first week of March, 1t was announced at Washington today by the Division of Public Contracts, Department of Labor.
 The Scovill Company received a single order for S3,7SO,OOO one of the largest placed in this area since the start of the defense pro- gram last year. The order Is for ammunition fuses.
 The American Brass Company received contracts tOtalling S803,- 973 for copper and brass defense items of various types.
 Both companies, along with the Chase Brass and Copper Com pany and other local plants, have received many governments orders since last June. Unofficial tab ulati0ns place the total value of government orders placed in this city at approximately S4O,OOO ,OOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15

Charles Russell, Dennis R. Mitchell; refreshment committee: Arthur Pe- trucci, James Donahue, Thomas Donahue, Henry Reyes, Harold Thompson, Albert Sullivan, John Stuart, Raymond Miller, Arthur Baron; publicity: MT. Peck, MT. Graham, MT. O'Gorman and MT. Foley; entertainment: Joseph Bren- nan, Michael Donnelly, Harold Wells, MT. Petrucci, Joseph Wells, Vincent Brown, Edward Kerr, John Herman, Daniel Eurell, Hector Bou- langer, Francis Herman, Raymond Miller, James Kirkwood and MT. Perrotti.
 The Holy Name society of St.. Thomas church will hold an enter tainment and dance tomorrow night with well-known singers and danc- CTS taking part. The program will be staged at the parish hall.
 Several other organizations will hold programs tomorrow night.
 Operetta Arranged
 A feature program Monday night will be the annual entertainment and dance of St. Patrick's church Holy Name society at the Lyceum. The program will include an oper- etta, Cherry Blossom, presented by young people of the parish, and Irish songs and dances.
 Plans for the Irish American clubs dinner tomorrow night were com- pleted at meeting of the arrange ments committee last night. In ad- dition to Gov. Hurley, Father Walsh and U. s. Attorney Tansil, speakers will include Congressman J. Joseph Smith. Mayor Vincent Scully and Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, chaplain of Sheridan Council, Knights of Co., lumbus. Rev. Francis M. O'Shea will give the invocation and Dr. John D. Freney will be toastmaster.
 The dinner, scheduled for 6:30, will be preceded by g. reception at the Colonial Room for Gov. and Mrs. Hurley.
 Many Waterburians will journey to New York Monday to view the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
 During the three-day celebration there will be many parties and other social events in homes about the city, along with many semi private parties held by clubs and fraternal groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
K. OF |. HONOR
 TWO MEMBERS
Alderman AIishausky and Peter Alexander SeIec.
 tive Service Men Feted

Alderman Joseph P. Alishausky, who will be inducted into the army under the Selective Service Act next week, and Peter J. Alexander, prom inent member of the Knights of Lithuania, who was inducted yester- day, were given testimonial din- ner Thursday night at Nemunas hall. The dinner was arranged by the Lithuanian Independent Poll tical club bowling league.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully was one of the principal speakers. Others on the speaking program were Aldermen Patrick Shea, William Kolbeck and John Kopcha, Thomas Matas, Sheriff Albert Francis, Al- bert Rice, John w. Stokes, Thomas Deliniks, Anthony zubras, Joseph Samoska, John Popiczh, Edmund Jenusaitis, Albert Rice and Attor- ney Clarence V. Balanda.
 Tax Commissioner John Jenus- aitis was toastmaster. MT. Alish- ausky ard Mir Alexander were given gifts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
Three-Day Observance of St. Patrick's Day
Nine Local Drivers
 Receive Sunmonses
Ordered to Appear Before Deputy Motor Vehicle Com.
 missioner Hogan for Questioning Next Thursday

Nine local men will be given hearings in the city court room Thursday morning at i0:30 a. m. March 20 in which their petitions for the restoration of their driving licenses will be heard by Francis w. Hogan, deputy commissioner of mo- tor vehicles. Among number of out-of- town motorists who will also be heard is Romolo Santoro, of R. F. D. No. 2 Thomaston, who was in- volved in a fatal accident on Janu- ary 29.
 The local autoists are: Michael Knapik, R. F. D. No. 4, Waterbury, violation not conviction and operat- ing under the influence of liquor; w. Douglas MacDermid, 34 Fiske street, second conviction operating under the influence; Maurice Crem- ins, 1882 North Main street, operat- ing under the influence; Frank Vi- ola, 148 Congress avenue, same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
PLAYERS TO MEET
 WITH s. |. HENN
Business Farley Scheduled Next Wednesday at Che-
 shire Members Home

Approximately 75 members and guests of the Waterbury chapter, American, Electroplaters' society, at- tended an illustrated lecture on "Production and Finishing Alumi- mum" at the monthly meeting of the group in the Elton last night.
 Ralph Petit, of the Aluminium Company of America, was the speaker and he showed movies to illustrate his points. which included buffing, finishing and dyeing. The talk, of a technical nature, was en- joyed by all.
 A second speaker, Dr. George Du- pernell, reviewed two books on electroplating. E. l.. Candee pre- sided at the gathering, and John Carr was technical chairman. A business meeting will be held next Wednesday at the home of s. L. Hem in Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15

charge; Harry Fitzsimmons, 22D Baldwin street, improper markers.
 Also, Charles Macelis, 683 Bank street, evading responsibility and operating under suspension; Joseph J. Lange, Jr., R. F. D. No. 2 Cooke road, Prospect, improper markers and unregistered car; Paul Pelletier, 29 West Liberty street, arrest ana evading responsibility and also no operators license; Domenic Trocchi, l3 St. Margaret's avenue, consider elimination of financial responsible ity and operating under the infiu. ence.
 The other motorist who will ap. pear are: S&ve Bodwik, R. F. D. No. 2, Sharon, operating under the irl- fluence; John E. Moore. Jr, Hotel Winchester, Winsted, operating under the influence and operating under suspension; Anthony Johnson Pond Hill road, Naugatuck, no op- erator's license and operating under suspension; John Rich, 1l4 Bristol street, Southington, complaint, rules of road; John Waltos, 25 Willard street, Torrington, evading respon- sibility.
 And, Ernest Kulesza, R. P. D. No. 9 Thomaston, consider elimination of financial responsibility and reck- less driving; Stanley Kisielewski, 46 Prospect street, Union City, consider elimination of financial responsible ity and speeding; Albert Banelli, 151 High street, Torrington, consider elimination of financial responsible ity and speeding and Anthony Della Vecchia, Al Hill street, Southington, consider elimination of financial res sponsibility and speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
S3O,OOO FIRE

Hartford, Conn, March 15-(UP) Damage was estimated at $30,000 today in a fire which swept tailor shop In the Allyn hotel last night, More than 40 guests in the hotel were forced to leave their rooms by the two-alarm fire which threat ened the city's oldest hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
Visit Of Governor
 Hurley Highlights
 Irish-American Event
Eagles, Elks, Washington Park Club Celebrating To- night-ParOchial Schools May Close Monday;
 Special Church Services Announced

A three-day celebration of St. Patrick's Day starts in Waterbury today, with the first of many en- tertainments, dances and special programs in honor of Ireland's pa- tron saint being scheduled for to- night. More holiday events will be held tomorrow night, and still more on Monday, the actual holiday.
 Catholic churches will have spe- cial Masses Monday morning, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
Daily Statistics
 On Auto Accidents

General Traffic Accident Data Total number of traffic ac- cidents reported for last year as of this date ...... 3971 Estimated number of traffic accidents caused so far this year as of this date ..... .4663 Total number of personal in- juries caused last year as of this date .................. 2084 Estimated number of per- sOnal injuries caused so far this year as of this date. .. .2330
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
DAYLIGHT ALARM

London, March 15-(UP) Lon don's first daylight air raid alarm since March was sounded today but soon afterwards the all clear signal was given and no incidents were reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15
OIL STOVE CAUSES
 BLAZE, NO DAMAGE

Three companies of firemen rec sponded to Q chimney fire last night at the home of Patrick Moore of 4 Cottage place. No damage was done, fire marShals office said.
 An overflow in an oil stove caused slight blaze at the home of Enrico ValumEo, 2 Granite street, last night. Five pieces of apparatus answered the alarm. No damage re- suited, fire officials said.
 The Great Eastern was the first ship used in laying the first per- manent transatlantic cable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15

Again the wolves of organism were let loose to prey on Gods chosen land but through all those stages of vileSt oppression and persecution, the light of faith still lived in the hearts of the Irish people.
 The shamrock could not be blighted, the observance of St. Patrick's Day could not be elim- mated though the direct acts Of tyranny were put into execution to accomplish that end.
 may here discribe q few lines of the old familiar ballad:
 'Tis the most distressed coun-
 try
 That every yet was seen
 They are hanging men and women
 For the wearing Of the green"
 Those are the privations Ireland went through for over seven cen- turies long. those arc the ordeals she was forced to undergo under the iron hand of the cruel. tyran- nical government,
 Her efforts to relieve herself of those appalling conditions were always crushed by the force Of might. The light of freedom still held sway in the Irish heart and the dawn of the nineteenth cen- tury brought those rays within the shores of Ireland.
 The teachings of the shamrock and its annual celebration, bright ened their shield in their march of progress to that more recent date Easter week 1916.
 Today we may look back and scanned the causes leading to this conflict and impartially state the Irish were fighting only for free doom and justice.
 Their stand today under pres ent European conditions is en- tirely within their own reach, and the part they may take if forced to, will no doubt meet the approv- al of the Christian world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-15

THE SHAMROCK There's a little plant will find sheltered haven within ther ooStepS M leaflets pinned breast will spell that ceeauoh That's oseed by Irish luck blessed St. Patricks pay Oh that loving homands srgng through their memory Like the pets seamlets that course on their way Where the light early had guided on their footsteps To pluck the shamrock to St. Patricks Day The bappv hours of childhood listed your coming where first they saw the light ol daS And through yearnng the teachings Of your eae Has been trusted guardian to lead us on our way As roll by m they darken many clngngs midst gently passed Bu the shamrock revive that earthly longing light each blessed St Patrcks Day. Our thoughts again ties of early childhood That hauns very footsteps wander hes way through this Wlldwooo To pluck the little shamrock each St. Patricks Day flourish with To light clouds lowering clmes today workings of s. Patrick put barriers for those demons Christian prayer breathing this blessed St. Parcks Day.
 PATRICK J. FLAHETsTY.
 Farview Street.