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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-04-25

NEW YORK: Some of Mayor La
Guardia's experts have perfected a
''ti1ne bomb bus" which has had sue
cessful tests. It's to be used for
carrying away time bombs. The in
terror is dynamite mating" and a
TINT bomb was exploded inside of it
harmlessly. The driver viii still be
successfully nominated as hero.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-04-25

WASHINGTON: Aliens held in de-
portation proceedings, including
crews of German and Italian ships
recently seized. are going to be sent
to two western army camps. Fort
Missoula, Montana, and Fort Lin
coin, North Dakota. The camps viii
be operated by the immigration
service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-04-25
WPA 'Booknaobiles'
Reach Rural Readers

More than 200 travelling lending Ii
braries are now on the road. They
are called bookmobiles. Before the
WPA library program began operat-
ing bookmobiles about four years
ago, travelling library service to
rural communities was almost UNI
known" says Assistant WPA Com
missioner Florence Kerr, who ma
tionally administers WPA library
service along with all other commu-
nifty service programs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
MAN THREATENS
 POLICE OFFICER
Rosaire Willette's Sen. tence Suspended After
 Warning From Judge

Challenged by man whom he said he would meet with boxing gloves, Rosaire II. Willette, 26, oi Kingsbury street, had his round with city court today when af- raigned before Judge John L. Gaif- ney on c breach of peace charge
 Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy tes- tltaed Willette came out Of Q reS' taurant, and was ordered to move along, but refused and became ab,ialye. He theratened to Stfike the officer who placed him under arrest.
 Judge daffney entered suspend. cd sentence with the warning to the accused to be "iesS garrulouS" and less ready to flight" because ne would later find himself in an "at. moEpl,erc" he wouldn't like il brought to court again.
 Wiilette told the court he had been working late every night ana Saturday was the first time he had on opportunity to go out. While he was in restaurant on South Main street. a man walked over to him and said he was told that Will lette would put on boxing gloves with him. Willette then said this man offered him to step outside.
 The accused said he made no such promises of meeting this man since he was employed late every night.
 Willette stated he wanted to go into the restaurant where his girl was, but that Ofiicer Mccarthy would not permit him.
 Judge Gaffney, before passing sefi- ter,ce, said that If he wanted to efi- gage in fisticuffs he should secure . promoter or else join the military service. The accused acknowledged he knew he could get all the fight ing he wanted by joining the army The case was suspended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
LOCAL CORPS WIN
 ROCKVILLE PRIZE
St. Joseph's Take Junior Modern, Fife and Drum
 Competition

Miss Jane sheehy of Waterbury received top rating at state drum corps meet held in Rockville Satur- day, while the East End Commun- ity clubs Drum Corps won first place in competition with 90 corps throughout the state.
 Miss Sheehy was adjudged the outstanding major in the senior di- vision of the meet and was voted the best appearing major. She is a member Of the Nutmeg State Corps of Waterbury, and is the daughter of MT and Mrs. William Sheehy of l4 Laurel street.
 The following were the Connecti- cut winners in the junior class: Feminine, for playing VFW Daugh- ters, Hartford; ancient, playing, Newington Juniors, Newington; modern fife and drum, first, St. Joseph's, Waterbury; second, Our Lady of Sorrows, Hartford.
 Fife, drum and bugle, playing, first East Ends Community Club, Waterbury; second, St. Gertrude's, Wilson; bugle and drum class, play ing, first Sons and Daughters of American Legion, Glastonbury; second, Hartford Boy Scouts; conl- bination corps playing, Washington Park, Meriden.
 Best appearing junior corps, City Park, Meriden; fancy drilling jun for, City Park, Meriden; junior feminine drilling, Daughters of the VF'W, Hartford; junior baton twirl- ing, hrht, Dick Boyer, Hartford Boy Scouts; and second, Billy McMa- hon, Washington Park; baton twirl- ing feminine class, first, Jennette Covey, Newington; second, Shirley St. Hilaire, East Ends, Waterbury best appearing major, feminine, Park: best appearing male major, Edward Burke, Our Lady Of Sor- rows, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

Mrs. Martin Ryan, Thomaston's only surviving Gold Star Mother was the happy recipient of scores of floral tributes, congratulatory messages, telesrams and phone calls yesterday when friends and rela- tives from every part Of the state flocked to her home on Bristol street to take part in the celebra- ion of Mrs. Ryan's 75th birthday.
 Over 200 people came from near and far to pay their respects to Mrs. Ryan who for many years has been the active chairman Of the Brennan Family reunions which arc held annually in Seymour at the family homestead
 A message which brought forth considerable favorable comment was one sent by Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher of Meriden and his family. An exceptionally close personnal friendship exists be- tween Commissioner Danaher and MT. Ryar's youngest son, Edward J. Ryan widely known as one of Connecticut's outstanding public speakers.
 Mrs. Eugene Hennessey, a daugh- CT of Bristol and Mrs. Edward J.. Ryan acted as the hostesses.
 Mrs. Charles Jones of seymour; Mrs. Frank Fournier of this city and Mir. James Brennan of Hart ford served on the arrangements committee.
 Assisting ths committee, as Q sub committee, were Mrs. Leo Ryan, MT. Patrick Murphy of Thomaston and Miss Cert Carey of Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

The affair got underway at 2 p. III. and lasted until 10 D. m. An ur. told number of gifts were presented Mrs. Ryan by her legion of friends, the room in which the reception was held was crowded with beauti- ful floral pieces.
 A partial list of the relatives at- tending the party follows:
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Fournier of this city; MT. and Mrs. James Bren- nan of Hartford, MT. and Mrs. Charles Jones Of Seymour; Mir. and Mrs. Edward J. Ryan, Mir. and Mrs. Leo Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Ryan, MT. and Mrs. William O'Brien, MT. and Mrs Patrick Mur- phy, MT. and Mrs. John Ryan, Ray- rnond Ryan, William Ryan. Dolores Ryan, Anne Ryan, Vivian Anderson, George Hass, Bea Halpin. Paul O'Brien, Mary Lennon, MT. and Mrs. George Sheldon, MT. and Mrs. Michael Toner. Mrs. John Strahaa, MT. and Mrs. John Martin Jr, and Mrs. Martin sr., Ada Travers, Tess Ryan, Philip Ryan, Margaret Ryan, MT. and Mrs. Ray Roberts. Mrs Nora Lonergan, Nonic and Ann Lonergan, Billy Ryan. Betty Ann Murphy, all of Thomastor; Miss Ann Ryan of Waterbury, MT. and Mrs. Marinus Scovil Mrs. Fred AL dred, MT. and Mrs. John GriffithA of Ansonia, Miss Cert Carey, Mfr and Mrs. Jermiah Crowley MT. and Mrs. Eugene HennesSey of Bristol; Miss Nellie Jones of Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
Devens Boys Go
 To Puerto Rico

Fort Devens, Mass, May 26.- (UP)-The army's crack First Division was ready today to leave this cantonment for Puerto Rico.
 The war departments trans. fer order came as ' week -end surprise to the divisions 10,OO0 officers and men. The official report was that the division would participate In Caribbean maneuvers.
 Maj.- Gen. Donald C. Cubbi. son, First Division commander, received the order Saturday during c general staff confer ence in Washington, and re- iayed it to unit commanders on his return here. It was said the transfer would be effected as sc0n as transports are avall- able, probably within . week.
 The order was expected to cur. tall division maneuverS which began at dawn today. The maneuver Is based on . sltua. ton in which the "enemy" al- ready has landed at Boston and is pushing westward on Albany. The divislon's mission is to defend 6 general line run. ming north and south in central Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
SCIENTISTS HOLD
 SPECIAL SERVICE

Bristol, May 26-Two special ser- vices were held Sunday at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, marking the formal dedication of the edifice.
 A history of the church was given Terryvil,e, First Reader, and there was sermon and vocal selections by Raymond schermerhorn, also of Terryville.
 The services were the same. One was held in the morning and one at night.
 More than 100 persons were pres- ent including members of Christian Science churches from Meriden, Hartford, New Britain, Waterbury, New Haven and Springfield, Mass.
 A rule Of the church provides that It's edfices must be free of debt before they can be dedicated. The local church was free o debt April 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
SOCIETY GREETS
 NEW CANDIDATES
l2O Members Initiated By Aviglianese Groups in
 Temple Hall Ceremonies

A group of l20 new candidates was added to the membership roles of the mems and women's Avigli- ansee Society yesterday in that or- ganizations 3sth annual initiation ceremony. Five hundred Italian Americans attended the impressive all day functions, which were marx ed by the address of Chiodo Barber 10, of New Haven, correspondent Tor the newspaper Progresso 1tala Americana.
 MT. BarberIo placed particular emphasis upon the loyalty of 1tal- ians to hteir adopted land during World War l, and stated that dur" ing the present international crisis they would not be found wanting in patriotism to America
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully in ar1- other address affirmed his convic- ton that immigrants are able to become good citizens. He pointed out that large numbers Of imnli- grants have become significantly successful in various fields of en- deayour, and expressed praise Tor the society's record in communal service.
 Chairman of the general commit tee, Leonard Santarsiero, sketched the history of the organization !n an interesting resume.
 Since Its inception in 1903 the so- cIety has diSbursed more than $200,- 900 in benefit payments. During this period the membership of the soci- cty has increased to 322 from the original fl. Other speakers included:
 Dr. Paul J. Salvatore, director of Romance languages at Brooklyn college; Mr4. Mary c. Kilmartin, town clerk; pr. Grace SantoTo, physician for the Aviglianese zoe ciety; pr. Louis santoro; Dr. Thomas Cottiero; and Thomas P. Cassidy Of the Prudential 1nsur- ance Go. ..
 Alderman William V. Gerardi administered the oath to the new members. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini, pastor of the Church of Our Lady Of LourdeS. opened tnc alternoOH pTOBTaH WiIA VII a~ vocation.
 Assisting with the initiation cere- monies were Joseph Santoro. pres- ident of the Waterbury mems so- ciety, and Mrs. Molly Cipriano, president Of the womenS group.
 Besides MT. Santariero, the gen. eral committee consisted Of Mrs. Vito Nardozzi; secretary, Mrs. Cpriano, co-chairman; treasurer. Mary Ma8elli; MT. Santoro, Paul T.. Salvatore, Domenic Santarsie- TO, Thomas Rosa, Andrew Cler- monte, Valentino Gallicchio, Peter Pace, Anthony Coviello, Joseph GalaSSo, Dornenic LoRusso, Lou" ise Ciermonte, Josephine Accuosti, Mary c. LoRusso and Catherine Monaco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
Waterbury Chess Club Captures State Championship

tsyberg Address and Miss Monagan will recite Flanders Field"
 Second prize went to Marin McNish of Bunker Hill school and Norman Falstrom of Washington school. winenrs of the second prize award will each receive s5.
 Third prizes, of S250 each, were awarded to John Wolkowski of Russell school and Charmaine Dupe of SS. Peter and Paul school.
 About 30 pupils in local schooh were entered in the contest. More than 100 people attended.
 Judges were Miss Mary Louise Martin, Wilby high school expres. sion teacher; Miss Anastasia Dil- lon, departmental teacher at Mer. riman school; ard Dr. Louis J. Tl1i- bault, Jr., local dentist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

Waterbury c. 0. played white on odd numbered boards.
 The Waterbury Chess Club play CTS, under the management of A. B. Barker, have managed to win dur ing the season is just closing with this match practically all the hon. ors that it Is possible to win In the State in one year. Besides winning the Team Championship, they quali- fled four Of their members in the Annual Connecticut Masters Tour nament, which finally saw Lawr- ence L. Lewis the winner and new State Champion and this Is the first time that the title has ever been brought to Waterbury. The other players followed not far behind and gave excellent accounts of them- selves. The club also won the major honors in local chess when they dee feated the team of the Y. M. c. A. by the score of 4 to 1 earlier in the season and then Mir. N. R. Bellonle romped off with the City Champ ionship in rather easy fashion. The next goal of the players Is the New England Championship, which takes place the last two weeks of July iil Boston and it Is hoped that the Club will be able to send at least three of It's strong players to compete in this big tournament. By virtue of his having won the State Champion ship, MT. Lewis Is entitled to enter without playing through the quall- flying rounds but, should business prevent his doing 50, the State will be represented by Bertil Clareus of Hartford, the runner.up in the 1n- dividual championship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
LITCHFIELD WOMAN
 SURPRISES POLICE

Bristol, May 26-MisS Elizabeth A. Eastman, Box l59, Litchfield, is "a most truthful person." the police stated Sunday.
 They said Q car driven by her and an automobile operated by Francis J. Savage of l22 East Main street, collided on Pine street late Satir. day night and both cars were slight- ly damaged.
 Miss Eastman told the police she was driving 45 miles an hour, al- though she had seen speed line marked, "30 miles an hour" Both drivers were told to appear at po- lice headquarters Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
LOCAL MEN GET
 BERMUDA POSTS

Three Waterbury men were among a group who have departed for jobs in Bermuda in connection with Ma tional Defense. The three men fol- low: Alfonso Fantano of Spring ave- nue, Carlo Iannone, of Spring ave- nue and Antonio Mucci of 84 Su- mac street. Also enroute are John P. Cisco of Torrington, Charles P. Bruce and Raymond w. Hall, both of Bristol.
 The men who left Friday and Seturiay by boat were employed by F. H. McGraw and Company of Hartford and Purdy and Henderson oi New York. They will remain in Bermuda for an indefinite period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
TROOP l6 FORMS
 SOFTBALL ARRAY

A first aid and signalling drill was enjoyed by Boy Scouts of Troop le, St. Lucy's Church, at their weekly meeting Friday evening. Demonstration were conducted by Louis Pellegrini and Eugene spag- nola, assisted by J. PappaS, M' Giannl and P. Genovese.
 Drilimaster Joseph dallasso drill cd the boys in preparation for the Memorial Day parade.
 The troop has organized c Soit- ball team and are deSirous Of book ing games with teams between the ages of 12 and IS. M. Fibre, l2l To. cust street, or Domenic Richards, % Locust street, are co.inanagerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
TRUCK TURNS OVER,
 TWO MEN INJURED

Litchheld, May 26-Two Torrlng- ton men were injured, neither seriously, when c light-panel truck fin which they were riding skidded oil Thomaston road near Rowley'G saw mill, struck Q mail box and turned over Sunday night. Carmen Nanan, 24. Of 73 Grant street, was taken to Charlotte Hungerford hog- pital with q lacerated scalp, head injuries and cuts on the face. Will liam Bottas Of Litchfield street was treated by c doctor for cuts and bruises. State Policeman Albert Pethick of the Canaan barracks irl. vestigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
RICHARD FLOSS
 HOME FROM NAVY

Richard A. Floss apprentice sea. man, U. s. Navy, son of MT. and Mrs, Raymond c. Pross, p North Circle, Beacon Falls, having com pleted his recruit training at Nor- folk, Virginia. is now home on leave visiting friends and relatives.
 Floss stated he liked the naval service and has met acquaintances since enlisting. Upon returning to duty he will be transferred to one of the ships of the U. s. fleet. Floss first applied for enlistment at the waterbury recruiting station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
Concludes Greatest
 Season In History
 With Highest Honors
Several Former Champions Clash in Hartford Con- tests; Five Hours of Play Staged; "Larry"
 Lewis, State Title Holder in Tie Battle

another former state Champion. This left the score 2 leg to 1-2 with the Waterbury team needing only l-2 point to clinch the title and, while both games that were unfin- ished were clear wins for the Wat erbury team, A. B. Barker, manag- ing the team, forced 8 draw with Burstein 50 as to clinch the match and the two team captains agreed to call the game between Stanwlch and Powers a draw, even though Stan. wich very clearly had Q win. The reason this was done In these two cases was to bring the match to a conclusion because they had already been playing five hours and at least another two hours would have been necessary to finish these two games.
 The score of the match is as fol-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
Parked Car Hit,
 Man Fractures Nose

Russell Wilson. 38, of l93 Goffe street New Haven, was treated Sunday morning at St. Mary's hos pital and later discharged after he was hit by car while parked on the side of the Prospect Waterbury road.
 Constable Albert T. Allen was lo- tified of the accident by Motor Pa- trolmen Joseph Lovallo and Frank Leary of the local police who as- sisted in the investigation.
 wilson suffered fractured nose and laceration of the left eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
PRIZES AWARDED
 SCHOOL STUDENTS

Robert Berkle of Bunker Hill and Joan Monagan of Kingsbury school were awarded first prize In the annual Memorial Day recita- ton contest for local school children in the city court rorno yestreday. Six prizes in all were awarded by the Memorial Day committee. First prize carried cash award Of $l0,
 This years subject was Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The two first prize winners will be heard over the radio Memorial day morning, when Robert Merkle will repeat the Get
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
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 Beautiful, rich. luxurious "Strooek" fabric eoots by Ken moor" $zo.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

Denver r-(UP)-A After c warning from Supervisor Joseph Marsh that state highway patrolmen might have to make arrests without gets ting out of their cars because of trousers worn out in the seats, the state has provided more money to buy new ones
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

On Saturday evening the team of the Waterbury Chess Club travelled to Hartford to play the deciding match in the Inter-City Team Championship of the Connecticut Chess League and, after five hours of play, the Waterbury 'Iron-Men", as they have been known through out the League, emerged the victors over the Hartford aggregation by e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
SEEDS LOCKED IN FLOWER
 SHOP

Methuen, Mass. (UP) - Notified that couple of Seeds were locked In his flower shop, the proprietor hastened to his store and released Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Seed who were locked in when a clerk closed up for the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

as to which club was entitled to the League Championship.
 The first game to be finished was that of the new State Champion, L. L. Lewis of Waterbury, who was playing against the former title holder B. Clareus of Hartford, and after three and one-half hours of play, 1t was agreed that this game would be called e draw. The next game was between N. R. Bellome and II. w. Thomas of Hartford, which was won by Bellome after four hours of play, followed closely by Al Greens victory over Mitchell,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
Monument Unveiled ..
 For B. L. Seligson

A monument In honor of Bernard L. seligson was unveiled yesterday at the Star Lodge cemetery before approximately 100 friends and rela- tiyes from Connecticut
 Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf offici. ated at the dedication ceremonies marking the first anniversary of MT. seligsons death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

score of 8 1-2 to 1 1-2; giving them the Championship of the State for l94l. This play-off was necessary because both the Hartford Chess Club and the Waterbury Chess Club had tied for first place ct the con- clusion Of the regular tournament, and Q decision had to be reached
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

The Turkish Government Is buy- Ing all the wool in Turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

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Evening star., 1941-04-24

try obtain sufficient supplies to get
into production. probably early next
week
Automotive News credited General
Motors with 55.225 new cars and
trucks this week against 55.017 last
week; Chrysler divisions with 28.785
against 28,457, and Ford with 4.80O
against LIS. The Ford normal
output at the present industry rate
is approximately $4,000 units weekly.
The Automobile Manufacturers
Association reported today that re-
tail sales of new passenger cars and
trucks in the United States during
March totaled 525, 1913 units. The
highest previous March sales during
the last decade we're ABS, ,102 in 1887
Retail sales in March last year num-
bered 399,658.
Last months sales were made up
of 449 ,597 passenger cars and 76,201
commercial vehicles.
Retail distribution of cars and
trucks for all of 1910 totaled 4,095,-
984, of which 3,463, ,599 were passen-
ger cars. For the first three months
of 1941 retail sales of new units
numbered 1,3l7,737, of which 1,098,-
712 were passenger vehicles.
Evening star., 1941-04-24
Stock Averages
Bv VICTOR EUBANK.
60 Stock Range Since 1927 :
Associated Press Financial Writer.

ASSOCIATED PTeSS rHldHClh4 NI4LcI
NEW YORK, April 24.-Rails got
the stock market back on the up
grade today after the list, in early
dealings, had acted as though 1t
would refuse to follow through on
Wednesdays rally, best in more than
two weeks.
While scattered issues were un-
able to get far out in front, gains
of fractions to point or so for
leaders were well distributed at the
close.
Occasional active intervals put
the days turnover at around 500
900 shares, largest since the fore
part of the month
Technical considerations. brokers
suggested, as in yesterdays session,
were partly responsible for the re-
sumption of the push. In fact.
prices had been contesting the trend
for the past several days. in the
face of allied reverses in the Bal
kans, brought in short covering here
and there and fresh buying by
some who envisaged a fair-sized
right-about.
Business developments were mod
erately optimistic and another batch
of wage raises aroused the thought
that labor disputes might be ironed
out sooner than expected. Tax
problems, on the other hand, were
believed to be keeping speculative
ardor within bounds.
Among supported stocks were
Santa Fe, Great Northern, Chesa-
peake e. Ohio. Nickel Plate common
and preferred, Bethlehem Steel.
Youngstown Sheet, Chrysler. Amer
ican Telephone, Westinghouse, Loft,
Standard Oil of New Jersey, United
States Rubber. Sears Roebuck Mont
gomery Ward, International Har-
veSter. United Aircraft. Du Pont,
Eastman Kodak and United States
Gypsum.
A trif1e sluggish at times were
United States Steel. General Mo-
tors, Phelps Dodge, WoolWorth, Ken
necott and General Electric.