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Evening star., 1941-10-20

plOmatlc authorities who thought
England could hold out for more
than month or two.
They were very badly mistaken
then, and they made the same kind
of mistake last June, when, follow
ing the Nazi attack on Russia, the
almost unanimous military expert
view was that the Russians would
crumple up within three weeks.
Those who last June thought Russia
would last only three weeks now
point out that they were mistaken
only in the matter Of time, not in
the basic fact that the crumphng
was inevitable.
But these forecasters of disaster
do not stop with the Russian doom.
Looking forward to the spring, they
paint the picture in colors so dark
that but for the memory of their
past errors the most stouthearted
would be depressed. While, Of
course, much of this springs from
the desperate nature of the Russian
situation, the fact that it comedies
with the opening of the fight for
revision OF the hampering Neutral
ity Act gives some ground for sus-
pecting that. at least in part, this
extremely gloomy view Of the future
is tinged with propaganda not un-
connected with the opposition to
revision.
Prophets of Gloom Busy.
The chief notes struck are that
there is now no way to win the war;
that talk of crushing Hitler is hol-
low; that the most that can be
hoped is a stalemate in which both
sides will find themselves exhausted
and the world generally in ruins
1t is pointed out that War Depart
ment figures recently used by an
Assistant Secretary Of War concede
that the Nazis have 10000 900 trained
and equipped men In their armies.
We have fewer than 1900 900 men.
by no means all trained or all
equipped, In ours, and the British
have fewer than 100000 all over
the world. Even If we could land
an A. E. F. on the European Con-
tinent, We would not be able to rout
Hitler: but the mere idea of trans
porting and supplying a large Amer
ican Army in Europe is absurd. No
one thinks it possible and no one
contemplates the attempt.
Continuing, these prophets OF
gloom predict that next spring, hav-
ing thoroughly cleaned up the Rus
slams and with no army anywhere
in Europe left to oppose him, Hitler
can and will concentrate upon cut
ting the British life line in the
Atlantic with an air force against
which no number of naval vessels
could supply adequate protection.
Ill ~ ID WIFI
Russia out, the British blockade will
be ineffective both as to food and
oil. Also, the idea of effective revolt
in the conquered European coun-
tries by starving and unarmed peo-
pie is not seriously cherished by
realistic men. Finally, it is suggest
ed that next spring, at the peak of
his strength and with England
threatened as never before. Hitler
will put out a peace proposal which
the British cannot reject.
All this flts beautifully into the
isolationist arguments, the obvious
conclusion being that, under such
circumstances, prolongation of the
conflict through our efforts or any
further participation upon the part
of America, such as is involved in
neutrality repeal, would be both
foolish and futile. Repeal, instead
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Americans Reach Ireland

BELFAST. Northern Ireland Oct.
20 OP).-Another contingent of tech
nicians from the United States.
numbering about 200. arrived in
Northern Ireland yesterday to join
the small colony of Americans
already established here.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Four Corners Dinner Set

A turkey dinner will be held by
the Ladies Aid Society at the Four
Corners MD Methodist Church
Thursday. The dinner was pre-
viously announced enormously for
Tuesday,
Evening star., 1941-10-20
By FRANK r. KENT.

With the great Russian tragedy
there recently has developed here,
and elsewhere; another wave of ex-
tremely pessimistic feeling about
Evening star., 1941-10-20

HE opinions OF the riters this their oDn not
necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented In The
Stars effort to gUe all sides OF questions OF interest to Its
readers although such opinions be contradictory
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Secrecy Hit
In Dealings
With Toxic
Conference Suggested
Between Special
Three-Mun Missions
BY DAVID LAWRE,sCE,

Two major powers-Japan and
the United States-are supposed TO
be on the verge of war. And yet
the peoples of both countries are
Evening star., 1941-10-20
McLemore-
Greet Indoors Hos
Noble Defender
Nv HENRY McLEMORE.

NEW YORK.-This is the time
OF year when the great indoors
really needs a press agent.
Let one leaf turn an unnatural
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Conference

The japanese military element
thinks the time is ripe for action
against Russia and to interpose the
japanese fleet against American
shipments to Siberia. These ele-
ments have as their strongest talk
Ing point the charge that America
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
Parades; Dances, Show
 Convention Features
Russ MOrgan's Orchestra, Midnight Show to be Pre- Ceded by 40 and 8" Parade Friday Night--
 Dance Planned for Troops

A round of social activities has been arranged by members of the American Legion Convention cogn-I mitteo for the entertainment Of del- egates, members and several thou- sands Of visitors expected to throng Waterbury next week for the three- day sessions of the legion, the aux. Hilary, the 70 and 3" and the @ and A0,"
 From every angle Friday evening will be the big night of the conver- ton, although other attractions have been arranged for Wednesday, Thursday and possibly Saturday evening if the .. s. Army author1- ties permit some 1900 troops to paT- ticipate tr the program arranged. On Wednesday night at The Elton Q night club show will be staged for delegates and registered members. The dinner dance features will be arranged by the management and the convention committee. Several outstanding vaudeville acts have been procured for the occasion.
 Auxiliary Banquet
 On Thursday night the auxiliary will entertain its state and national officers at . banquet at The Elton. Governor and Mrs. Robert A. Hur- ley, Mayor and Mrs. Vincent A. scully and General Chairman and Mrs. George McDuff will be num- bered among the guests of honor.
 Friday evening ct "rube bands" French freight cars and contraptions of all descriptions will be featured in the big street parade Of the 40 and g." It will be one of the hits of the convention.
 Russ Morgan and his famous dance orchestra will be featured at the State Armory. Music in the Morgan Manner" will DC provided for the dancing.
 Today Chairman ArthlG 0. Du- Bois announced that the program for the midnight show ct Loew-Po- lis theater has been completed. Heny Youngnan formerly of aKte Smiths radio program will be the master of ceremonies.
 Guo4S1 JuCk anu 9Stty 8SPSeSeA1V one of the greatest skating novelties ever presented in Waterbury. The Three GuesseS, proteges of the Ra- dio RogueS; Marion Bellett & Eng fish Brothers. . Roxy Theater att traction; Bob Howard, HarlemS ann bassador of Rhythm: Beatrice Kay, star of the Gay Nineties and the Six Honeys will be among the attrac- tions presented.
 The public is invited to attend. All veterans units will mass their col-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
Practice Fire Drills
 To Be Held On Sunday
Farewell Party Held For Vim. c. Eart-School Nurse
 Gives Report For June
WOLCOTT

Marie Dunnond, Mir, end Mrs. Quen- tin Hart, Louis Blanchoni, Robert Burritt, Elmer Hager, Leslie Hart, William c. Hart and Charles Copel of Jamaica, L. I.
 Mrs. Rose Klitka, school nurse, gives her report for June as fol- lows: Number of school visits, 12; home visits, g; taken to clinic or hospital, 28; class inspections, l6; individual inspections, 382; emerg- ency treatments, 8; lessCas taught, 10; talks to teachers, 16: parents, 2; total corrections, {. On June 6 there was Q pre-school clinic at the Woodtick school under the direc- ton of pr. Martha clifford of the Bureau of Child Hygiene. r Supervisor of Schools Edwin B Floyd is attending supervisors conference this week at the Uni- versity of Connecticut.
 The newly organized Red Gross group will meet at Beecher Mem- orial hall tomorrow from l to p. m, to make garments for the Red Gross. There will be plenty of material and sewing machines to work with and any interested are welcome to come and help this good work along.
 Those from Wolcott Grange who attended Middlebury Grange last night were, MT. and Mrs. c. Nelson Cole, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Ranger, MT. and Mrs. Nils Munson, Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. John Kirsch- baum, Mrs. John Norton, Kenneth Mace Cormack, Robert Wakelee and Frederick Kirschbauyn.
 It was Visiting Masters and Lec- turers Night. Master Frederick Kirschbaum drew the ofiace oi chaplain for the meeting. Mrs John Norton, lecturer, gave . monologue and an encore, as Vol cott's part of the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
.NOSAHOCAN LODGE
 INDUCTS OFFICERS
Deputy Grand Master Mer. kIe Officiates-Terry,
 Noble Grand

Members of the Nosahogan lodge, odd Fellows, inducted Stanley A. Terry as noble grand of the lodge with installation ceremonies being conducted by District Deputy Grand Master Francis J. Merkle and his team in the lodge rooms last night on North Main street.
 Other officers installed last night were: Vice-grand George B. Stan- ton; recording secretary. Francis J. Merkle: financial secretary, Ralph A. Webb: treasurer, William w. Wood; chairman of sick visiting committee, Earl S. Ross: auditors, William c. Bragg and Karl Wagner; physicians, D. E. H. Kirschbaum and pr. Fl. E. Allen; hall trustee, F. ]. Merkle.
 The following appointiye ofricers will also take up their new duties: Warden, Frederick s. Foster: con- ductor, Bernard Kluttig: chaplain, Arthur Hill; right scene supporter, Milton Jackson: left scene support CT. Hector Lafsivlere: right support, noble grand, Earl s. Ross: left sup- port, noble grand. Clyde c. Ferry; inside guard, Clifford '. Conrad: outside guard. Myron solomon; right support, vice-grand. Henry ]. Austin, and left support, yice-gEand, John Rose.
 Frederick 6. Foster Is chairman Of the finance comnittse. Robert Gard ner is custodian of yegaila, George A. BaEOnian, widows and orphans committee chairman: Jacob 4. Kan ny, chairman of the social reoins c0mmittee: ?. Ralph Eernlane, chair man Of the music committee, and George D. stanton, chairman eg tha Fefreshment committee.
 Members of the installation teasE include: Francis '. Merkle, district deputy grand master; Alfred WleIns CT, district deputy grand nanFnhal, Arthur N. Hill district deputy grand warden, Clarence Y. w0lwall, district deputy grand herald; Easeld '. Gar diner, dlakxioh deputy grand chap iain; William v. Wno0s algtgAet An' pafg grand secretary. Alert e kmnMe, district hopniY grand tEaaa' nFnr. and Kagi E. WaNnags 6lsag'e aepHlS 8faHd 0akn9lans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16

Wolcott, July 10-- The Wolcott volunteer fire department held the monthly meeting at the fire house Thursday night with Chief Edward Theriauit presiding. Due to the irregular fires that flreTnen are working many are unable to attend the regular drills on Thursday nights, SO 1t was decided to have all who can not get there to meet at II o'clock at the fire house for drill on Sunday mornings until fur- ther notice.
 Lieutenant Matthew B. Donnelly was appointed delegate to the an. nual state flremeEa's convention to be held August a and % at Savin Rock, West Haven. Private Thomas Costello Is the alternate.
 Mfr. and Mrs. quentin Hart of the Woodtlck road gave Q farewell party for MT. Hart's brother, Will liam Q. Hart of the Scovill road who will leave today for Hartford with other members of draft board i4A, for final examinations. Games were played and refreshments served. MT. Hart was presented Q gift by those present, who were, Miss Grace Swanson, Miss Louise Dumond, Miss Dorothy Chell, Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
FORMER FUELS HER
 GUEST OF XIV lsI

WAlter 4. Green, periodical w1Iis CT and former Boston neNspap6k publisher, spoke today before tEa@ kiwanis clubs weekly noon lunch- con meeting no American domaa@ tic problens. Agr. Green, tor fINa years editor end publisher ef Ihs Boston Journal, has in the phss addressed the Kiwanis members u. JApan6se and American relations.
 Mir. Green pubiished the Boss ton Journal from 1913 to 1917.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
Entertainment Chairman

OTIS on the stage before the opening of the ceremonies and the stage acts.
 Big Parade
 And Saturday as climax to public features the big parade will be staged. Over 5000 niarchers are ex- pected to be in line, including 1900 members of the 208th Coast Artil- lery regiment, which includes Bat teries E and G organized in Water bury.
 Saturday night if the troops are permitted to engage in social activis ties special dance will be arranged under the auspices of the conven- ton committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
CURTISS ELECTED AT
 FAMILIES REUNION

At an annual reunion of the de. scendents of the White- Downs fam- ilies held recently at the home of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Sanford in Platts Mills, Henry B. Curtiss of Waterbury was elected secretary, Kayton Sanford of Thomaston was chosen vice.president. Among the descendants who attended the re- union was Mrs. Mabel Brown Of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
DAY or DEATH FonEroED

Atlantic City, N. J.--(UP) 1na month before she died, Mrs. Elsia R. Beck, formerly of Plailadelphla. was able to predict the exact dats of her death. When the e3-year~cld woman died June 8. and obituary notice written 90 days previously was found stating that day for her passing and directions for her burial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
SMITH OBTAINS
 POSTAL SERVICE

Washington, Q. C., July l6-- Cong. J. Joseph Smith was noti- fled today by the Post Office de- partment that his request for ex- tension of city delivery to Clear view Heights, Watertown, has been approved, contingent upon the erec- ton of necessary street lights. The action of the Post Office depart- Inent follows the recent order authorizing the extension of ser- vice on Litchfield road, Wilder and Claxton street and Chestnut Grove avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
POSTMASTERS NAME
 SULLIVAN, KELLY

The Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Postmas. ters, ct 6 recent convention held in New Haven elected Daniel c. Sullivan of Watertown as one of its three vice-presidents. Charles T. Kelly of Oakville was chosen director of the state chapter to represent Litchfield county.
 John J. Scanlon of Meriden heads the Connecticut unit. He suc- ceeded William J. Rankin of Hart ford.
 Tinisia exnects a real estate hnns,n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
MAY CHANGE PACE

Getting a bit weary of comedy, after having directed l5 in 8 rev, Alexander Hall is looking off Q Suit- able melodramatic vehicle to mcke after he completes his current "Mr. Jordon Comes to Town" starring Robert Montgomery, and his torth- coming Bedtime Story"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
Vacation Time Finds
 Many Resi- dents Away
St. Francis CYO to Meet st. JOseph's Card Party tC
 De Held July go
WAsHINcToN HILL

David ana Riohard gcaddsn have returned to their homes on Whit tIeeey avenue, after . ten days motor trip through New England' They visited Hampton Beach, Block 1sland and New London.
 Mrs. Eugene Ahel, formerly Mary scAdden, daughter of Mrs. Ellen 1Scadden Of Whittlesey avenue, have had 1kr. and Mrs. Eugene Abel of Hollywood, California, as guests for the past week, at her home at Ci1eshire Heights.
 Edward ecadden Of Whittlesey avenue spent the Fourth of July at Cape Cod and Hampton Beach,
 Sen. Edward P. Egan's family Is spending the month Of July &t Branford, Conn.
 Mrs James Korbei Of Springfield, Mass,. spent the weekend visiting her eister and brother-in-law, MT. and AIrB. John whaleE of south street
 Miss Edna Flanagan of Luke street, spent her vacation visiting with relatives in Washington, D. c.
 MT. and Mrs. James Crowley of Goukh street have e new daughter in their home, born at St. Mary's hospital. The little lady's name IS Joan Ann. Her dad Is 8 lreTnan stationed ct the East Main Street 1irshcuse.
 Alderman and Mrs. Burton Walk CT have returned from their vaca- ton yesterday. They report having a lovely time, spending part of the time up in the Maine wood and the latter part in Baltimore, Md. MT. and Mrs. Walker reside on Sylvan avenue.
 The St. Francis c Y. Q. baseball team will play their second home game of tho season this evening when they meet St. Joseph's ct Washington Park ct e:lS. All tearf members are asked to report at xaverian hall ct S:iE where . meeting Of the club will be held. A major shakeup is expected to take place. Everyone Is asked to report.
 A card party will be held ct St. Francis parish hall, July 20th, for the beneht of the Sisters of Charity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
SON FOUND AFTER 90 YEARS

Seattle, Wash. - (Upl-An aged Seattle couple who for nearly 30 years believed Eheir son had died at see, learned that he Is living in Melbourne, Australia. MT. and Mrs. John M. Pearson received letter from their missing son, John, whom they last sew in 1905 before he shipped out" for the Orient on q sailing vessel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16

fof China, who have been bombed, leaving them without either school or church, end are in great need of funds.
 whist, bridge, pincchle end forty- five will be played. Anyone inter- rested in helping out this charity and worthy cause, is asked tc contact the committee oe arrange tnents.
 Washington Park Community club has been invited to take part in the American Legion parade during the convention week, and c delegation is asked to represent the club at the meeting of the Legion to be held at American Legion home on Holmes avenue, tomorrow evening. Final plans are to be made for the parade.
 Miss Noreen Mc0rath, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Mcdrath of Luke street, was hostess for some of her little friends yester- day, the occasion being her fifth birthday. The table was prettily decorated, color scheme being yel- low, pink and white; c large biFth- day cake was the centerpiece. Miss Mc0gath received some very lovely gifts. Among those present were the Misses Jeanne Phelan, Barbara L,owden, Doreen x.owden, Ruth Busch, and Michael Church, James McGrath. Robert Busch and Mir. and Mrs. William Lowden, Mrs. M. Church, Mrs. James phelAn, Mrs. James Lens, Mrs. Robert Busch and Mrs. Thomas Mcdrath.
 Mrs. Thomas ODonnell, who was assigned Washington street from Sylvan avenue to Hamilton, with all side streets included, for the Aluminium Drive by J. Dwyer Oi District 6.3, reports that on Mon- day she finished all her territory and all the people she sew responded whole heartedly. She had the back of her car just as full as she could possibly have 1t = there wasn't another inch of space to spare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16
WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE

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 .It SaAee thsea goeA. cid Cartsy'e Little tng as4slv e EAake you feel ''up and up." Ges q package teddy. TAko e directed. Effective in nsaking bfle low 1raaly. Ask for castsys Littls liver pills. 10e and 2sd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16

Sen. Edward P. Egan's family Is spending the month of July ct Dranford, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16

Edward ecadden Of Whittlesey avenue spent the Fourth of July at Cape Cod and Hampton Beach, NH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16

Mrs. James Korbei Of Springfield, Mas, spent the weekend visiting her sister and brother-in-law, MT. and Mrs. John WhaleE of South street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-16

Miss Edna Flanagan of Luke street, spent her vacation visiting with relatives in Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1941-01-15
EVENING STAR FEATURES.

EVENING STAR FEATURES.
Star Flashes: Latest news with Bill CoYIe,
WkAL, 40 pm.
Star Sports: Late sports by Ray Michael,
WNAL, 6 pm.
Mile Of Dimes; Broadtass several times
daily Of The StarN. B. {. campaign held in con-
junction with The national infantIe paralysis
drive, WNAL and WRC.
THE EVENINGS HIGH LIGHTS.
WhEl, 4:45-Eduar A. Guest the popular
poet, begins a new series Of broadtdsts.
WPC, 7:30--CavaItads Of America; Claude
Rains takes the part Of Thomas Cooper, early
American patriot.
WNAl, 8;O0-ou1 Kids: Two little girl
knowledge prodigiss challenge The present boy
champions.
VOL, 8;45-Four N. B. S. news tommenfa-
tors Join in a round table discussion Of the
nfsnie paralysis problem, They are WNhe
Williams. Boaks Carrier. Fulton Lewis, irp, and
Mai. Leonard H. Mason.
WRC, q00-Eddie Cantor invites The dashlng
masher from Jack Bennys show, Phil Harris.
Dnah Shore, look out
WJN, o.o0-Fred Allen enietains q man
whose business profession il IS 10 take pet
poothes for sirolis
Evening star., 1941-01-15
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

At all seasons of the year Blacky
the Crow is something of trav-
eler. But in winter he is much more
of traveller than in summer.
You see, in winter it is not nearly
so easy to pick a living. Food is
quite as scarce for>Blacky the Grow
in winter as for any of the other
little people who neither sleep the
winter away nor go south. All OF
the feathered folks have to work,
and work hard, to find food enough
to keep them warm. You know 1t
is food that makes the heat in the
body.
So in the winter Blacky is in the
habit of flying long distances in
search of food. He often goes some
miles from the thick hemlock tree
in the Green Forest. where he
spends his nights. You may see
him starting out early in the morn
ing and returning late in the after
noon.
Now Blacky knew all about that
river into which Bowser had fallen.
There was certain place on that
river where Jack Frost never did
succeed in making ice. Sometimes
things good to eat would be washed
up along the edge of this open place.
Blacky visited it regularly. He was
on the way there now, flying low
over the treetops.
Presently he came to little OPEN
ing among the trees. In the middle
of it was a little house, a rough
little house. Blacky knew all about
1t. 1t was sugar camp. He knew
that only In the spring of the year
was he likely to find anybody about
there. All the rest of the year 1t
was shut up. Every time he passed
that way Blacky flew over it. Now
Blacky's eyes are very sharp indeed,
as everybody knows. AS he drew
near he noticed right away that
the door was partly open. 1t hadn't
been that way last time he passed.
"Ho!" exclaimed Blacky. II won-
der if the wind blew that open or
If there is some one inside. I think
I'll watch while. So Blacky flew
to the top of a tall tree from which
he could look all over the little
clearing and could watch the door
of the little house.
For long time he sat there as
silent as the trees themselves
Nothing happened. He began to
grow tired. Rather, he began to
grow so hungry that he became
impatient. IF there is anybody in
there he must be asleep" muttered
Blacky to himself. III see if
can wake him up. Cav, cav,
ca-a-w, cav, caw!"
\ Black waited a few minutes, then
repeated. He did this three times
and had just made up his mind
that there was nobody inside that
little house when a head appeared
in the doorway Blacky was so
surprised that he nearly fell from
his perch. LAS live" he muttered,
that is BoWser the Hound 1t
certainly is. Now what is he doing
way over here? I've rever known
him to go so far before"