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Evening star., 1941-04-17
PRESBYTERIAN Church Hears
Berryman Review Career

Clifford K. Bergman, cartoonist
Of The Star, was honored last night
at Washington Heights Presbyterian
Church, where capacity crowd
turned out to hear him review high
lights Of experiences during 50 years
as a cartoonist in the National Capt.
tai.
In his chalk-talk reviewing the
most interesting features of his
career, Mr.. Bergman stressed the
humorous things which had struck
him. poked fun at the great array
of whiskers he found in the Senate
when he arrived in Washington in
1885 and drew comical cartoons to
the delight Of his audience.
Copied His Flowing Tie.
The series of cartoons which he
draws about Squash Center the
old country store where rural charac-
ters gather about q round stove,
Mr.. Bergman said had been taken
from real life. Sketching one of the
principal figures from the original
store which he remembered from
his youth, Mr. Bergman drew a man
with enormous whiskers
The flowing tie and large hat
which he wears, Mr.. Bergman said
were copied from his friend, the late
Senator Blackburn of Kentucky
who brought the young artist to
Washington In his early days. Draw
ing q cartoon of the Senator, the
eartoorist pointed to 1t and said:
so you see I'm just an old copy
eat"
Mr.. Bergman regaled his audi
encs from his personal experiences,
and reproduced some Of his best
known cartoons, featuring Theodore
Roosevelt, William Jennings Bryan,
Uncle Joe Cannon and many others.
Songs on Program.
The ceremonies of the evening
were In charge of Mrs. Edwin S.
Bailey, assisted by Mrs. J. Harry
Cunningham. George A. Myers,
soloist at the church and member
of the Gridiron Club, of which Mr..
Bergman Is q prominent member,
sang several songs, accompanied by
Mrs. Gretrude Smallwood Mockbee.
The audience included members
Of tbs Ladies Aid Society and Rev.
DR.. John c. Palmer, pastor of the
church; Maj. Gen. Merritte w. Ire
land, former surgeon general, u. s.
A.. and william r. Moran, former
chief Of the United States Secret
Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
FRENCH (. 0. P.'S
 BACK PERRIELLO
Entire Republican Ticket EndOrsed-RalIy and
 Social November 1

Directors of the French Repuhli- can club last night voted llnani- nnously to support ex-Mayor Patrick M. Perriello and the rest of the Republican ticket.
 President Homer Bernier, Repub- lican candidate for city clerk two years ago, praised MT. Perriello.
 "The Republican voters" he said demanded as their leader a man well qualified to fulfill the duties demanded of the mayor of Water. bury. In endorsing MT. Perriello the French Republicans feel that his past experience in city gov- ernment, first as alderman, as pres- ident of the board of aldermen and later as mayor of the city for four months, speaks for itself. This club is also convinced that the French Republicans of Waterbury will greatly benefit by supporting such a ticket
 The club will meet tomorrow night to complete arrangements for a rally and social at Franco-Ameri- can hall Nov. l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
EVIDENCE STARTS
 IN $l5,OOO SUIT
Eleven Men, Woman Hear. ing Testimony Concern.
 ing Fatal Stairway Fall

Eleven men and a woman com posed the jury in common pleas court today that heard opening testimony in . sl5,oo0 civil action brought by Annie White, adminis- tratrix of the estate of Pearley H.. White, late of this city, against Clifford c. Herhst, also of Water bury.
 The plaintiff charges that on Jan- uary 26, l94i, the deceased stumbled and fell down a stairway in their home at 482-4S4 North Main street, mourning injuries that resulted in his death on the same day. The defendant, owner of the property, is accused of falling to provide light in the hallway, permitting the stair case to fall into @ condition of dis- repair, and not constructing hand rails as required by law.
 Appearing for the plaintiff is Atty. s. s. Cassel, and the law firm of Monagan and Monagan represents Herbst.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
DIED
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to acknowledge with sin. cere thanks the expression of sympathy extended to uS during the illness and sad death of our beloved husband, father and brother, John J. Lawlor, thanking our many rela- tive, friends and neighbors,. ospec- ially Mayor Vincent A. Scully; City officials; Chief Thomas r. Cava- naugh; the Fire Commissioners; officers and Members of the Fire Dept; Waterbury. Lodge of Elks; the '. D. Post and Auxiliary; D. A: V. Post and Auxiliary; Veterans of Foreign Wars-Represente by r.. W. Orencole. Chairman of the Veter- ans Council; Spanish War Veterans; the Military State Guards; American Legion Corporal Coyle Post; Lithu- anian Legion; Jewish War Veterans; Canadian Legion; and the British War Veterans; Italian American World War Veterans.
 (Signed)
 THE LAwLoR FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
ROBERT E. WEIGH
 DIES SUDDENLY.
Popular Executive of Mil- Ter & Peck's COIIapses
 on Golf Course

Robert F. Welcl1, A6, of l06 Frost road, died of a heart attack yes- terday afternoon while playing golf at the East Mountain Municipal course. He had been in the ern- ploy of the Miller & Peck co. for many years, and at the tune Uf his death was merchandise man ager for that store.
 The fatality occurred shorty be- fore o'clock in the afternoon at the l6th hole of the course while Mir. Welch was playing golf with Frank Byrnes of B Ridgefleld av- enue. The two men had stopped for a few moments to allow a group of players ahead of them to finish putting, when suddenly one of the caddies noticed that Mir. Welch had fallen down.
 Dr. Joseph Slavin attended him, and Rev. James F. Woods, curate of SS. Peter and Paul church. hur- ried to the scene to administer the last rights of the Catholic church. Death was attributed to e heart attack by Medical Examiner Ed- ward H. Kirschbaum.
 Mr. Welch was communlcant of SS. Peter & Paul church, and a member of that church's Holy Name society, as well as its bowling league, He belonged also to the Municipal Golf association. A veteran of the first World war, he served in the army for about Q year and e half at that time.
 He was born ia North Brookfield, Mass, the son Of David and Mar garet (Gleason) Welch. He lived in New Haven before coming to Wa terbury % years ago.
 He is survived by his wife, Helen (Fogarty) Welch; four daughters, Helen, Doris, Marilyn and Betty Ann, all of Waterbury; and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Corcoran and Mrs. John Card, both of New Ha- ven.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:3o o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street, to ss. Peter and Paul church at 10 o'clock. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this afternoon and tomorrow after noon and evening. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
VALLEY CHURCHES
 CHOOSE H. (. GLOW
Terfyville Resident Named Moderator by COngrega.
 tiOrlalistS at Avon

Avon, Oct. 22 - H. C.. Glow of TerEVville was elected moderator and Rev. Franklin W. Barker of Unionville, vice-moderator at the 1all conference of the Pennington valley Association of Congre;a. Uolial Churches Tuesday afternoon n the Avon Congregational Church. ssOther officers elected were: Nkelnber of the advisory committee, Rev. Quincy Blakely of West Hart- 3ogd; member of the mission com- Na1ttee, Mrs. William J. Hmailton, Im of Avon; chairman Of the com- msAttee on young peoples work, Rev. William J. Hamilton, Jr., pastor of
 de Avon Congregational Church; {; anennber of the program nominating Sgimmittee, Rev. Dr. Francis T. Npoke of Bristol; committee on
 zantS, Rev. Arthur Teale of Gran 'Ay: delegates to the one hundred and thirty -second annual meeting ak the American Board of Foreign Missions in Springfield, Mass, No- 4&inber s, 6 and 2, Miss Alice Cooke ~ Bristol, Rev. Philip Ward of Col zlusville, Mir. and Mrs. Clement Eyigham of Granby: scribe, Rev, Harold c. King, of Pennington.
 Tho advisory committee recom- NAended that Rev. MT. Hamilton UT, now 6 member of the Hartford Association of Churches, be granted 4Atembership and ministrial stand. is1g in the Pennington Valley As- s0Ciation pending his release from ene Hartford association. A supepr MaR- served in the conference zooEns of the church by the Ladies Auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
KYSER IN THREE
 ARENA PROGRAMS
College of Musical KnOwl- edge Offered Sunday in
 New Haven

Americas Number One Box Of- flee Attraction--Kay Kyser and his versatile entertaining band, feat- uring the famous College of Mu- sical Knowledge" with cash prizes for the contestants, will close uot the Fall Series of swingsation sho wS at the New Haven Arena on this Sunday afternoon and evening, plus a big stage show, with three com plete shows on the list.
 So great Is the demand to wit. ness the Ole Professor in person, the Arena is glad to stage three shows instead of two, having add ed supper show at 500 D. m.
 Now in his fourth year with the popular College of Musical Know ledge" Kyser has reached the tops in every phase of the entertain ment field.
 This great aggregation has smashed box office records from coast-to-coast, and this weekend Kyser will be out to break his pre- vious record at the Arena when 14,000 people turned out a year ago to witness him do two shows and a coast-to-coaSt brodacast. There will not be a broadcast this time.
 Kyser will feature Harry Bab- bitt, ''Ish Kabibble," Sully Mason, Trudy Erwin and Dorothy Dunn. He will stage the College of Mu- sical Knowledge at all three shows, picking the contestants from the audience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
TORRINCTON MAN
 FINED HERE.
Auto COIIides With Bakery TruckWarring Neigh.
 bOrs Given Warning !

Euchariste soucie. q. es IS9 Franklin street, Torrington. was granted a nolle on payment of @ on road rules charge when he was arraigned before Judge q. E. Con- way in municipal court today.
 Soucie was llotlf1ed yesterday by Motor patrolman John Murphy after the car he was driving crashed into bakery truck driven by Guido DiFederico, 22, of Ill Easton avenue. The ofacer reported Soucie was travelling west on Robinson street while the bakery truck was proced- ing north on driggs street when the accident occurred.
 Wallace D. Watson, %, of S4 Lafayette street, Milford, paid O for a Ylolle on Q road rules charge.
 Michael Keegan, 63, of New Haven, charged with drunkenness and va. grancy, was sentenced to 90 days In jail.
 Jack Person, S7, colored. of ie8 Bishop street, was fined $50 and costs with execution suspended for six months when he was arraigned on q misconduct charge.
 Ella Gomez of S8 Canal street, complaining witness, indicated to the court that she had no confidence in olive branches when she testified in municipal court today before Judge T. E. Conway that she took out a warrant for peace"
 Ethel Bland, 30, colored, of SS Canal street, who was served Mrs. Gomez's practical warrant for peace", was found guilty on charges of breach of the peace and assault, and received a continuance of one month with the admonition from the court that she should abide by the warrant for peace"
 Mrs. Gomez claimed the accused hurled a pop" bottle as her with the resultant crash of a window in her apartment. Mrs. Gomez, said she wanted to get some sleep and the noise of the tenant kept +ler awake mornings at 3 o'clock. The noise was described as a scraping sound on the walk mingled with voices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
More Male Volunteers Needed h Defense Plar, Five Offices Created in Board of Directors to Meet Expanding Needs Office
 Open for Recruits

Men are wanted, among other things, to enroll in the first aid courses being given under the auspices of the local chapter of the American Red Cross, after which they will be placed in the mobile medical units to be or. ganized in Waterbury. Doctors, nurses, and women graduates of the first aid course are readily available, but the Red Cross needs more men volunteers in order to complete the units satisfactorily.
 All men not already employed in defense jobs in the factories or elsewhere can do their part toward local preparedness by signing up at the volunteer office. Appoint ments may be made with Mrs. Ar- thur Mountain, executive secretary, by calling 4-0909. The office is open from Monday through Thursday mornings, and on We'd nesday afternoons as well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
ARMY RELEASES
 TODIN, NOONAN
Waterburians, Over zS, Leaving Fort Terry, N. Y.
 Duties Tomorrow
(NEA Telephoto)

Two Waterbury enlisted men, Private First Class Clarence Tobin and Private Thomas Noonan, were among group of thirty-eight sta- toned at Fort Terry, N. r. with the 242nd Coast Artillery, who have reached their 2eth birthday, and will be honorably discharged from active duty tomorrow. The announcement was made today by Colonel Russell Y. Moore. com manding officer of the 242nd, and temporary commander of the har- Dor defense of Long Island.
 Of the entire group, six are first sergeants of the regiments vari- ous service and firing batteries, and twenty-five are non-commis- stoned officers.
 Since release of men began in the New York encampment one month ago, more than 200 soldiers have received their discharges, for having completed one year of service as civilian soldiers in the Army of the United States, de. pendency, or having reached their 28th birthday on or before July 1, l941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
HEARING SLATED O!Nl JUDGESHIP
Congressman s mi s Name to Be Considered
 by Committee Tomorrow

Nomination of Congressman J Joseph Smith for the vacant U. S. District Court judgeship in Con- necticut will be considered tonor- row, by Q subcommittee of the senate judiciary committee. It will he the first step toward confirma- ton Of the nomination.
 Us. 8. Senator John A. Danaher Os Connecticut is chairman of the subcommittee. Quick approval Of she, nomination Is slated to be voted.
 Tho sub-committee,s recommen- datthn will go before the full judi ciary committee, headed by Senator Frederick Van Nuys, next Monday Following Q favorable vote there, R will be referred to the Senate.
 "A Senate vote on confirmation ls possible late Monday or on Tuesday, but in an event the co1- girmation will undoubtedly be vot- ed on by the end of next week.
 Soon after his nomination Is confirmed, Congressman Smtth will resign as a member of Con- Rress. This will allow Gov. Robert A. Hurley to set a date for the election of his successor by voters of the Fifth Congressional Dis- krtct,
 Congressman Smith was nomi- mated for the federal judgeship last week by President Roosevelt. He Eucceeds Judge Edwin s. Thom- as,.aAVho resigned in the spring of 1889. He will join another Water burian, Judge Carroll c. Hlncks, nn Inc federal bench for Connecti- erks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

An urgent appeal for more men volunteers to enroll with the Civilian Defense Volunteer office in the Chamber of Commerce building was voiced yesterday by the officers of the group which maintains the office. While the total number of persons who have registered during the past few months Is quite satisfactory, only a very small proportion of the vol- unteers have been men, 1t was dis closed.
 Five men were yesterday elect ed to positions on the borad of di- rectors of the group, in order to meet the expanding needs of a growing defense problem. It is hoped that this step will encour- age other men to offer their ser- vices to the Civilian Defense Vol- unteer office, as there is a variety of ways in which they can be most useful,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

The Young Mems Republican club of Waterbury win be host to New Haven County Young Re. publlcans at Q meeting and rally tomorrow night at Larson's Grill, North Main street. The principal speaker will be .ex.Mayor Patrick M. PerrlellO, the Republican can. dldate for mayor. Other members of the ticket will also speak.
 Samuel MihailofK, president oe the club, will welcome the visit- ing Young Republicans. A pro. gram of entertainment has been arranged.
 The club Is supporting the Re- publican ticket In the city cleo. ton, and its members are working actively in the campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
OBITUARY

MILLETTE - Joseph Millette of il9 Scovlll street died yesterday at the Hawthorne, New York, hospital.
 MT. Millette is survived by one son, Albert Millette of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Crane and Mrs. Marie Brodeur, both Of Hart ford.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at S:i5 o'clock from the Ahern funeral home, l80 Farming ton avenue, Hartford, to st. Jo.. seph's cathedral at 9o'clock. Burial will take place in Mount St. Bene- dict cemetery, Hartford.
 DWELL = Joseph O'Neill of 1887 East Main street died yesterday a1- ternoon following an illness of seven months. A native of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, he was the son Of John and Jane (Church) ONeill.
 MT. ONeill had been a resident of this city for over 50 years. He was president of the Manufacturers Finishing Company. For the past 10 YGdES 1lS 4ldQ 4AtSA AAA sAAS A-AeeSS End Section. Prior to that time he had resided on Washington Hill.
 He was communicant Of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, and a member of its Holy Name Society.
 Besides his wife, Margaret tQuirk) O'Neiil, he leaves son, Vincent E.: a daughter, Mrs. James Steck; a brother, Eugene O'Neill, all Of this city, and four grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 East Main street, to SS. Peter and Paul church for a solemn high Mass at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot. old st. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 CALLAHAN-John F. Callahan, q former resident Of Waterbury. died suddenly at Gednn hospital, New York. where he had been employed
 MT. Callahan is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Caffrey q this city and one brother ia England
 The funeral was held at %. Jo- Seph's church. New York. Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery. yonkers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
NEWT ALEXANDER
 GEORGIA BOUND
Former Wilby Teacher Or- dered to Take BattlaiOn
 Commanders Course


 On e visit here enroute to Fort Benning, Ga, where he has been ordered to take course in the battalion commanders and staff school of the army, Maj. Newton w. Alexander, former Wilby High School instructor, left today for the Georgia training camp. Maj. Alexander arrived here last night from Portland, Maine, where he has been on active military duty in the distEct ofilce since last De- celnber.
 Upon completion of his course in the officers school, Maj. Alex ander, for some time an active member of the Waterbury chapter of the Reserve Officers Associa- ton, expects to resume his posi-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
PLANE JOINS ARMY

A large American Airlines Doug las transport plane used for scenes in RKO Radios romantic comedy unexpected Uncle" starring Anne Shirley, James Craig and Charles Coburn, was communicated by the army following completion of the picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

ton as temporary executive officer for the Portland district, post to which he was recently appointed. At present he is on leave from his school duties, and has received notification from the War Depart ment that he will be retained for another year of active duty.
 Maj. Alexander will drive his automobile to Georgia, and Mrs. Alexander, who has been with her husband in Portland, will remain here and with friends in Wash- ington, Conn.,, until his return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
A SPIRITED OFFERING

Deity blending riotous comedy, exciting action and two romantic mlx-ups, RKO Radios Look Who's Laughing" is said to be one Of the gnyest offerings of the season. Ed. gar Bergen, Charlie Mccarthy. Fib- Der Mcdee and Molly, and Lucille Ball have starring roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

WkItG Wd0 HUM OAAAo 0AkSAAAOSAA Se 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. pr. John J. Snavely ohlciating. Bur- lal was in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary CMeah) Collins was held this morning from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to the Immaculate Con- ception church. Rev. John Brady, M. s. of Hartford celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem as- sisted by Rev. George Reilley as deacon and Rev. Phillip Hussey as sub- deacon.
 The bearers included Francis Bouley, James H. Skelly, Robert Conway, Frank Meah, Harold Meah and Joseph M. Morgan.
 Burial was in new St. JoSeph's cemetery with services by Father Brady assisted by Father Reilley.
 The funeral of Miss Caroline Jo- sephine Bovalley of TIT East Main street. will be held tomorrow morn ing at 8:30 from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street. to .he Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock for a solemn high Mass. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Private funeral services for Henry Joseph Steele, a former Water bury resident, was held today al the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. w. Fl. Me- Canoe of the Middlebury Congre- gational Church officiated. Burial was in Middlebury cemetery.
 The funeral of Ambrose Narr was held this morning at 0:30 o'clock from the MulvilIe funeral home, 27l West Main street, to St. Cecilia'i church. Rev. Peter Cuny read the services at I0:i5 o'clock.
 The bearers were Wilfred Jarvis James Corrigan, Thomas Corrigan Martin Fitzgerald, Thomas Eitzger. aid and George Brown.
 Burial was in the family plot al Calvary cemetery with services by Father CuFy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
BROOKLYN NEWS

Plans for the annual parish bazaar of St. Joseph's church will hc made at & meeting of parish i0nerS tonight at 8 o'clock at the elnhrooms in the old St. Joseph's school. The event will be held No- yenaber 26, 27, 2S and 29 at St. Jo- sephs Hall. Various parish organi- Raticns are planning booths for the bazaar. The special committees will he selected at tonight's meeting. Ar xnngements will be made for mer- c1aandise, refreshments and game
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

BRAND NEW ENTERTAINMENT
 S0imething new in screen fare is
 gkeEed in "All That Money Can Buy." William Dieterle's new pro- auction for RKO Radio. The unique uIot Tevolves about a young New Mnglander's bargain with the devil, and lts dramatic outcome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Rose Ellen White was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev pr. John J. Snavely officiating. Bur- lal was in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

Soap factories in Mexico are oper- sting at capacity to meet demands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

Gold production in Columbia has almost doubled in the last seven years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22

Measles caused i23 deaths in Shanghai China. In . recent month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-22
lithuanian Church
 Bazaar Dates Set

Four Nights Event Opens November z6-COmmittee
 to Meet Tonight in Old St. JOseph's School
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-22
Attempt TO Block
Help TO British,
Says Senator
BY WILLIAM s. NEAL
Init News Service stan Correspondent

W SHING TON, Feb. o.
Charging that President ~Roose-
Welt appointed two cabinet officers
Secretary of War Stimson and
Secretary of the Navy Knox-be-
cause they favor war, Senator
Robert A. Taft (R) of Ohio
assailed the lease-lend bill in a
speech prepared for delivery in
Senate debate today.
The measure, he charged may
be followed by mining of American
harbors by German submarines in
order TO prevent outfitting of Brit
ish warships under terms of the
bill.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-22

fantastic, bombasuctic nightmare
and assailed the lend bill as a
disastrous measure.