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Evening star., 1941-04-14

@. What is the largest yacht in the
world?-E. ]. H.
A. The Southern Cross is the worlds
largest yacht. Built in Glasgow for the
late Lord Inchcape, she weighs 1900
tons, is 1886 feet long and cost 100000.
@. Who made the first endurance run
on a motorcycle?-T. L. M.
A. The first known record for an en-
durance run was made by George Hen
dree, July 4, 1902, from New York to
Boston, finishing with a perfect score.
@. What makes a cricket chirp?-
NJ. J. H.
A. 1t is the male cricket which pro-
duces sound. A flelike ledge on one
wing is rubbed on a rough surface of the
other. When it is not calling to it's
mate in that way, the wings are folded
along its fiat back
@. Please describe the Pope-W. w.
A. Pope Plus XII is feet inches in
height and weighs 100 pounds. His black
hair is touched with gray, his eyes ara
dark brown, and his features patrician,
with a prominent nose and firm mouth.
He wears gold-rimmed spectacles.
@. What was the name of the pub
fishing house with which Mark Twain
was connected?-E. B. j.
A. In 1884 Mark Twain engaged in the
publishing enterprise of c. L. Webster
& Co. the failure of which some 10 years
later involved him in heavy losses. He
paid much of the firms Indebtedness and
restored his own fortune by proceeds Of
lectures and books.
@. How fast could Christy Mathew
son throw ball?-L. T. r.
A. Mathewson's speed was clocked at
l34 feet a second by ballistics meas
uring device in Bridgeport, Conn.
@. Why are railway passenger cars
called coaches?-T. j. B.
A. The first cars were built in the
style Of coaches. Coaches took the name
from Kocs, Hungary, where they were
| first made.
@. What President entertained a
dwarf at the White House?-M. L. M.
A. During their honeymoon, Gen. Tom
Thumb and his wife, Lavinia Warren
visited President Lincoln at the White
House, where he gave dinner and re-
ception for them.
@. What Governor has served the
| longest period?-J. F.
A. The late Albert c. Ritchie of Mary
land served the longest period as Gov
ernor of a State-four terms, lasting
from 1920 to 1885.
@. How many mineral springs are
there in the United States?-R. DE.
A. 1t is estimated that there are not
less than 10000 mineral springs, of
which nearly 1000 produce waters in
| commercial quantities.
@. When we're the last stars added to
the American flags. F. r.
A. The last addition to the flag was
made on July 4, 1912, when two stars
were added, one for Arizona and one for
New Mexico.
Evening star., 1941-04-14
Blames Peace Advocates
For Betrayal Of Democracy.

To the Editor of The Star:
Paciism has thrown Europe to the
Germans. The identity Of those who
sabotaged the military will of the democ-
racies b not In doubt. They are the
hbafi pactdsta who for ysars have
Evening star., 1941-04-14
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Evening star., 1941-04-14

@. Please describe the Pope-W. w.
A. Pope Plus XII is feet inches in
height and weighs 16O pounds. His black
hair is touched with gray, his eyes are
dark brown, and his features patrician.
with prominent nose and firm mouth.
He wears gold-rimmed spectacles.
Evening star., 1941-04-14

@. What is the meaning of the word
fagitious?-C. L. T.
A. 1t is an adjective meaning wicked,
heinous, shameful.
Evening star., 1941-04-14

O. What makes a cricket chirp?-
NJ. J. H.
A. 1t is the male cricket which pro-
duces sound. A filelike ledge on one
wing is rubbed on a rough surface of the
other. When it is not calling to its
mate in that way, the wings are folded
along its fiat back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
STATE

When called upon to come forth with a motion picture on an epic scale, Cecil B. DeMille has no peer, and he proved it again yesterday at the Warner Bros. State Theater, where the mighty technicolor pro duction North West Mounted Police" opened its engagement with Gary Cooper and Madeleine Carroll in the top starred roles.
 Not one to stop with two big names, enough for nay picture m view of their star magnitude, De- Mile has assembled such starring players as Paulette Goddard, Pres ton Foster, Robert Preston, Akim Tamiroff, Lynne Overman, George Bancroft, Lon Clancy, Jr., and Wal ter Hampden to fill important roles.
 Moreover, he has filmed the pie ture entirely in technicolor the first time the master producer has ever done so and an excellent time to do it in view of the majestic back grounds, and colorful uniforms, not to mention the beauty Of Miss Car roll and Miss Goddard.
 Cooper is starred in one or his greatest roles as a Texas Ranger who comes into the northwess after a half-breed who has committed murder in the States, and Miss Car roll takes the role of a gallant nurse.
 The picture unfolds stirring narrative, which finds the Mounted, overwhelmed by thousands of half breeds and the threat of revolt by Indian tribes, flashing back in all the fury of their great tradition.
 HighlightS of the production show the Mounted ambuShed by the half-breeds armed with Calling gun, the entrance of eight Mounted Policemen into a camp of thousands of war-mad Indians, and the cap ture of the gun by Cooper in sen sational scene.
 All in all here is a picture you can't miss. Ten glorious stars; a thousand unforgettable thrills and two love stories-all in one mighty production. See it before Saturday eyening-at regular State prices.
 On the same big show is the com edy hit, Where Did You Get That Girr' featuring Leon Errol and Helen Parrish at the head of big cast of funSterS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
M The Local TheateyS

in the reprehensible task of trying to murder 8 charming young lady so they can make lot of money.
 Against this sinister scheme and its appropriate background of gloomy old mansion stuffed with savage trophies and trick passage ways, is laid the tuneful story of Kay KySer, a syncopating sleuth who comes to the mansion with his ban to play for the heroine's birthday party and winds up unravelling the fiendish machinations of the three bad men.
 Before the unravelling, however, there are a series of sprightly se- ances, mysterious disappearances, hilarious comedy moments, several narrow escapes from sudden death and a flock of catchy new song numbers.
 In the cast are Dennis OKeefe and Helen Parrish as the romantic leads, Alma Kruger as the credulous aunt, and Ginny Simms, Harry Bab- bitt, Ish Kabibble and Sully Mason of Kyser's group, as well as the en- tire band itself.
 In every respect, You'll Find Out is entertainment you won't want to miss.
 On the same program is another smash hit "The Girl In The News" with Margaret Lockwood and Bar ry Barnes.
 Attractions current at Loew's PoI include Keeping Company" with Ann Rutherford, John Shell ton, Frank Morgan, Virginia Weidler and Irene Rich, and Melody Ranch" starring Gene Autry with Jimmy Durante, Ann Miller, Barton Mac lane and Mary Lee. If you haven't already seen this splendid double hit program be sure to do so before the concluding performance tomor- row evening.
 Gone With The Wind" is return ing to Loew's Poli for its first an- niverSary engagement with positive ly nothing cut but the price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
CHORAL GROUP
 HONORS SUMPF
Manufacturing Co. Em- pIOyes Organize Person
 mel of Singers

Last evening a group of workers of the Waterbury Manufacturing Company met at the home of liar. old Rogers on Chapman Avenue, to form a Choral Club.
 Before the rehearsal officers of the Club were chosen for the year. [ Charles R. Sunpf a former mem Der of the Amherst College Glee Club, was chosen president. and Stanley Robinson an alumnus of Tufts vice-president. Harold Rogers will be the Musical Director and pianist for the new group.
 ! Since the entire personnel is made up of experienced choristers, it bids fair to be 8 great success from the start. Those in attendance at the initial rehearsal and meeting includ- ed George Simpson, Charles R. Sumpf, Paul Miller, Stanley Robin son, Harold Rogers, c. Francis Stien, William Caligan, William Mulhol- land, G. Arthur Hayward, Fredolin zehnder, Francis Payne, Cyril Mel- lette, Adolph Rocker, Thomas Baker, Louis Zaza, Gus Reihl. John John- son, Albert Stadalius, Haword Knox, Thomas and William Blair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
City Controller Names O'Brien Payroll Clerk

Thomas F. O'Brien, welI-known bookkeeper, has been appointed payroll clerk in the office of Con- trOller Thomas M. Conlon. He succeeds August Rinaldi, who re- signed recently to accept an ap- pcintment as supervisor of park ing meter coin collection for the police department.
 The payroll clerkship pays a salary of $2,08O a year.
 MT. O'Brien was employed by the Merchants Trust Co. for 10 years, serving as head boOkkeeper and in other capacities. He served later as a supervisor for the Home Owners Loan Corporation, and has also been affiliated with the Bank of the United States, Fletchc- er-ThompsOn Co. and Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co. He had served re- gently as assistant Gisbursing off, ficer for the National Defense Training Program in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09

Monday morning with sessions be- ing held in the White House" which adjoins the Horton Hall. Students will have to double up in the classrooms as only few classes are regularly held at the White House."
 The gymnasium, directly behind Groton Hall, was not touched by the raging fire as firemen kept a very close lookout on this building which is comparatively new in com- parison to Groton Hall.
 Discovered Fire
 Grace Judd of South Cheshire, a passerby, discovered the fire about g o'clock last night and turned in an alarm which brought paid and volunteer members of the depart ment to the scene shortly after ward.
 Bremen ascertain that the blaze started in the kitchen on the first floor and soon afterward found its way to the second and third floors. send out an s. O. s. call for addi- tiorlal men and apparatus to com- bat the inferno and companies from Waterbury, Southington, Ham, den, Meriden and Wallingford re- sponded.
 A crowd estimated at 5000 people crowded vantage points near the blaze as Cheshire constables and state policemen, ably directed by Lieutenant William Schatman of the Beacon Falls barracks, kept traffic moving along the main street on the College Highway. Fire lines were maintained by Constables Wes- ley Collins and William Werner and State Policemen Warren French, Edward Christian, Angelo Bof1a, Walter Newman and Thomas Dunn.
 Cheshire Academy has an enroll ment of approximately 200 students from many parts of the country. It was founded in 1794 as the Episco- pal Academy of Connecticut by Bishop Seabury and later became Cheshire Military Academy, then Roxbury Prep School, which was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
FOR
 STATE HIGHWAY

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 9(UP)- State Highway Commissioner Will liam J. Cox today recommended to the 1941 General Assembly an issue of $1O,00O, 900 in bonds to finance speedy construction of the Wilbur L. Cross highway to a point north of Meriden.
 With the bond issue, Cox said in a biennial report. the Cross Park way could be completed nearly to Hartford by 1943. He suggested tolls as a method of repayment. Other wise, the commissioner added, it would take about eight years to com plete the job because only regular department funds would be avail able.
 Cox urged appointment of bi- partisan civilian commission to study highway expenditures for the next two years. A report would be made to the 1943 assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
POLl'S

Movie Party, thrilling game of fun and fortune will be played tonight at Loew's Pon and cash awards to- talling $lOO will be given away to winning members of the audience.
 Kay Kyser'S new film. "Youll Find Out" opens four day engage ment on Saturday at the popular Loew Poli Theater. This film is de- lightful and different. being a blood clrdling mystery yarn with tune tingling accompaniment.
 The Shuddersome portions are provided by those thorough-going williams, Peter Lore. Boris KaFloff and Bella Lugosi. who are seen as three diabolical individuals engaged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
INCREASE NOTED IN TAX RETURUS
More Waterburians File Income Reports With Lo.
 cal Federal Staff

Gabriel Price, senior deputy col- Iector at the local office of the Internal Revenue Bureau, at the post office, said this morning that from indication of early income tax forms being filed there is an in- crease of three times as many as last year at about this period in re- turns being submitted.
 The revenue office is opened daily from Monday to Friday from g to 10 o'clock in the morning and on Saturday from g to 12 o'clock noon. Men attached to the local office spent much of their working day in the field" which accounts for the prevailing hours.
 It is estimated that 10000 per- sons will file income tax returns from among 10000 persons who are employed here. Present exemptions have been lowered to $500 for single men while the married allowance is set at $2y000. Many persons who have never filed returns before will file them for the first time in their life.
 Wages as low as $15.45 a week for single persons and married men without dependents who earn $38.47 a week in this category. No change is made in the exemption and the present figures of $400 for each dependent still obtains, and the cusomary deductions for items such a charitable contributions, gasoline tax, churches and other authorized deduction are allowable.
 The tax is the same per cent of the gross taxable income but this year the taxpayer must pay in addi- tion 10 per cent of the amount of his tax, which is an assessment for national defense purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
STRAND

"The Letter" film version of Som- erSet Maugham'S famous drama with Bette Davis in the starring role is currently at the Warner Bros. Strand theater and may be seen and enjoyed through performances Sat- urday evening.
 Hailed by critics and by the large audiences who attended the open ing performances at the Strand yeS- terday, as the greatest of all Miss Davis roles, The Letter" presents her as an apparently happily mar ried woman, who murders the man who loves her.
 Featured with her in the support ing cast is Herbert Marshall. James s p h enson. Gale Sondergaard, Frieda IneScourt, Bruce Lester, Elizabeth Earl and many more.
 On the same big show is Dancing on Dime" starring Grace McDon- aid, Broadway dancing star The film Is . fast moving modern musi- cal comedy that combines catchy new tunes and the latest in dances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
Cheshire Academy Is
 Scene Of Costly Fire
Continued from Page 1.)

changed to its present name two years ago.
 Several f1remen were of the opin- ion this morning that the fire start- ed either in a first-floor book room of the main office or by a short circuit in a switchboard in the of flee. The Academy is derectly op- posite Humiston Grammar School.
 The fire, unaffected by the water played on it by a pressure attach ment from the Hamden fire depart ment, swept through the front por- tion of the building and to the tower, sending sheets of flame sky ward about 100 feet.
 Records Saved
 Residents of the town braved dan- ger to carry out important records from Headmaster Sheriff's office. Valuable paintings were also saved. Other volunteers ventured up the fire escapes and removed clothing and books and chemistry equip ment, the latter to avoid an ex- plosion.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Porter and their daughter, who occupy the rear living quarters, and MT. and Mrs. Horace Hewlett, who live near the front of the building, were away when the fire broke out.
 Town residents suffered by the blaze as firemen ordered the pri- vate water outlets shut of so addi- tional water pressure could be Se- cured to fight the blaze, but this proved of little avail. Shortly less than four hours after the blaze had been discovered it was brought un- der control and fremen were play ing water on the ruins.
 The building houses F classrooms chemistry club, headmaster's of- flee, two living apartments and dor mitories for 60 students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
KIWANlS INSTALL
 PRESIDENT SCOTT
Idris Alderson Retires; Re- view of Past Year Offer
 ed in Reports

George J. Scott was installed as president at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis Club at The Elton yesterday. MT. Scott succeeds Idris Alderson, retiring president, who performed the ceremony. Seat ed as vice-president and secretary treasurer were Alfred Meyrhans and Harold B. Post respectively.
 Reports were given for the clubs activities for the past year. The ac- tivities were briefly reviewed and are as follows: the club held 4S meetings, with programs being sponsored by g members. Out standing speakers for the year were Paul L. Cornell, Michael A. Connor, commissioner of motor vehicles, Col onel s. Wellington Furlong, Miss Vivian Kellems. Governor Ray mond E. Baldwin and Dr. Alonzo Grace. Joint meetings were also held with the Rotary or Lions clubs or both and two for women, one in the form of a summer outing. The outing was held at the home of George Boden at Middle Haddam.  An evening affair was also held which showed the customs of India by Mrs. Modak.
 Last year February, the 25th an- niversary of the founding of Xii wanis International was celebrated with Rev. Ernest MacGregor of South Norwalk, as the speaker of the occasion. Also during the year, the club was officially visited by Fred Mitchell, governor of the New England area and by Michael Svi- hra, lieutenant governor for the first New England district of the club.
 Many sporting events were held last year and throughout the year work was carried on for underpriv- ileged children. The organization working from the Chase Memorial dispensary, treated 626 cases of crip- pled children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09

with Q clever, fast plot Robert Paige, Virginia Dale, Peter Hayes, Lillian Cornell, William Frawley, Eddie Quillan and Frank Jenks complete the star-studded cast.
 Topping the new show opening at the Strand on Sunday is Edward G. Robinson in his greatest roe to date "A Dispatch From Reuters" with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09

Edna Best and Eddie Albert heading the supporting cast. Included on the same show will be Paramount's gay tale of night life in Hollywood. "A Night at Earl Carroll's with a cast that includes one hundred of the most beautiful girls in the world plus Ken Murray, Rose Hobart, Brenda and Cobina of radio fame,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
PATRONS TAGGED

Chicago - (UP) Thumbprint identifications of all Indianapolis pawnshop customers is leading to numerous arrests, including many of known criminals, and recovery of much stolen property, accord- ing to report to the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
DISLOCATE JAWS

The egg snake of South Africa is capable ofg swallowing whole eggs several times larger than its head. It is able to dislocate its upper jaw from the lower, and the two halves of the lower from each other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09

Earl Carroll himself. Lillian Cornell, J. Carroll Natsh, Lela Moore. Jack Norton and many others. Coming to the Strand soon are such out standing attractions as Tin Pan Alley" "Charter Pilot" ~Texag Rangers Ride Again., "East Of the River" Santa Fe Trail", ~conarade x" and many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09
BARRACKS WERE OPPOSED

At one time barracks for hous- ing soldiers were opposed in Eng land on grounds that they would encourage the growth of 8 standing army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-09

borrowed this year was more than balanced by estimated direct de- fense expenditures of $l,500,000 900 and indirect expenditures run ming into the millions. Treasury experts point out that since these expenditures will not reach their peka for two years, raise in the debt limit cannot be avoided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
Auto Races, Fireworks
 At Danbury Friday

Danbury, Conn, July Livery thing is all set here for the gala combination of auto races and fire works Friday night at the Danbury Speedways in the Danbury Fair Grounds at S:30 o'clock. <
 So far as is known this Is the first time anywhere that fireworks have been shown in conjunction with small car races and President c. Stuart Mclean figures that there will be a record attendance with the free offering of the fireworks. The display will take place imme- diately after the checkered flag has been given n the feature race.
 The greatest field of drivers to compete in Danbury this season will be on hand, according to Broncho Bill Schindler, president of the ARDC.
 scfindler will be among the driv- CTS and this means plenty of action as the one-legged president is the mast colorful of all drivers.
 Georgie Rice. Bill Holmes, Len Duncan, Ted Tappett. Ernie Gesell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
Tn Case You Didn't Know

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 Pete Rei hard hitting Dodger bat and throw either right left handed But he sticks right handed throwing left handed batting On the roster of the Chicago White sox at least player from each of the other seven clubs in the league.
 Tennis popular southern California million fn time.
 Marty Servo lightweight through 4l victories and two
 A. of Seattle nole-n-one golfers this
 Man O War has sired that toaled St Joseph Mo- gave up its berth in the Western Association because the biggest crowd of the only 334 admissions United States Naval Academy athletic gold, but once the colors and gold. Bob Allen has graduated from MKndree College is practically
 track the record of 9 to still stands after 29 Ring paid at Latona,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
TRACK WINNERS
 TO GET AWARDS
Jim Carr to Direct East End Program at Park
 Friday Morning

One of the most important feat ures of the East End Community Clubs all-day program of this years Fourth of July celebration will be the athletic events and competition at Hamilton Park athletic field for the youngsters of the East End. These events will be conducted in the morning. com mencing at 10 o'clock. The schedule will be as follows:
 Track Events
 Midgets: 5 to g years, 40 yard dash--boys: 40 yard dash-girls. .
 Intermediates: g to 12 years, 40 yard dash-boys; 40 yard dash-- yard relay@eiris Gl); potatoe race
 Juniors: ' 1s to IS years. 75 yard dash-boys;. 220 yard dash-boys; 75 yard dash-girls; 200 yard relay
 Most Most Suitable prizes will be a. warded to the winners in all events; merchandise to the value of over $10O will be distributed.
 Track officials: Honorary chair man, William Derwin; honorary director, Jim Carr; director of events, George Kingston; starter, John J. O'Connor: timer, Patrick Wallace. clerk of course, Ralph Shove and Joe Phelan, Jr.; judges, Jack Cody, Al Wiehn, Cliff Aspinall, Frank Downs and Leamen Harvey; honorary judges will be John Cluney John (Chick) Kelly, William (Hank) O'Donnell and George Dillon.