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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
|S5,OOO DAMAGE
 SUITS SETTLED
Formal Withdrawal Notice Given in Court of COnl-
 mon Pleas Today

Two 5000 damage suits brought against Adam, Philip, and Peter Bosco, all of Waterbury, were withdrawn from the common pleas court docket this morning. Mary Hobart and Katherine Connolly, plaintiffs, both of Waterbury, claim ed they sustained severe injuries when struck September 25, 1889 by a car owned by Peter Bosco and driven by Aram Bosco.
 According to the complaint the plaintiffs were passengers in a car which stopped on Meriden road to have repairs made to a fiat tire. They claim they got out of the car and were standing on a grassy shoulder of the highway when the Bosco car came along. The driver, who mthey claim was speeding, is said to have struck another car driving in frcnt, then to have lost control of his car and steered into the two women. The name of Philip BoSco entered the suit because the plaintiff claimed he and Adam Bosco had agreed to pay medical and hospital bills btu failed to do SO.
 Another 5000 action, brought by L. Mae Richardson of Waterbury against the lilo Roofing Company Inc, of Waterbury, also was with drawn from common pleas court to- day. The plaintiff brought the suit as the result of injuries sustained November g, 1888 while passenger in car operated by an employe of the defendant. She claimed she was thrown against the windshield of the car when the driver suddenly applied the brakes.
 Terms of settlement in the ac- tions were not revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
+IT ALLAN WOMEN
 DIRECTING SALE
Daughters of Italy in Charge of Liberty House; ];
 Wake Island Receipts

Members of the Daughters of Italy Society are in charge of war bond and stamp sales at the Vic- tory House on the Green today. Mrs. Lou,-e Lucaro Is chairman of the committee that at the house. Entertainment at noon was furnish ed by Al Donalatie and his orchestra, Patti F'arnswortE, the band vocalist and comedian Ray English.
 Yesterday 8 committee from the Junior League under Mrs. F. R. Kellogg were at the house. The Charioteers, colored quintet, fur nished the noon-day entertain ment.
 Plans are being prepared to place the Junior Victory Corps in charge of sales at the house in the near future.
 Miss Julia Smith, manager of the State theater, stated that when final tabulations are in, the bond sales for the showing of Wake Island'' on Tuesday night may be higher than the first announced total of $l37. .75O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
COOK CANDIDATE
 FOR STATE SENATE
Former Milford Tax COl- lectOr May Be Nominated
 By Democrats

Sidney Cook. former Milford tax collector, is the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 14th senatorial district at the district convention tomorrow night at West Haven. He has the support of delegates from several towns, and thus far has no open opposition.
 The 14th, or "shoestring," district includes Wolcott, Prospect and Cheshire among its towns. The dis trict line then swings down to the shore-line to take in West Haven, Orange and other towns.
 MT. Cook, 8 prominent Mason, has been an active Democrat in Milford for many years. He served with the state tax department in Hartford for over seven years and has been a prominent Milford businessman. Two Milford men may be oppo- nents in the election, for the lead- ing candidate for the Republican nomination in the 14th is Rep. War ren Field, of the same town. Democratic leaders in the district believe that MT. Cook will be a strong candidate in normally Re- publican district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
Tired Kidneys Often Bring Sleepless Nights

When disorder of kidney function pernits poisoncuB matter to remain in your blood, it may cause nagging backache, rheumatic pains, leg .pains, l0es of pep and energy, getting up nights, swelling, pufhness under Che ewes. headaches and dissinees Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and burning some. times shows there is something wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
 Don't waitl Ask your druggist for Doan's Rillss used successfully by millions for oyer 40yeaEs. They give happy relief and will helu tho IS miles of kidney tubes flush out poison- cus waste from your blood. Get Doan'e Pills,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
SIX UNCONTESTED
 DIVORCE ACTIONS

Six uncontegted divorce actions have been scheduled for hearings in superior court tomorrow morning before Judge John Rufus, Booth. Twl of them involve children under i6 years of age and will be heard at private sessions in accordance with the new domestic relations reg ulations. while the others wili be heard during the regular short cal- endar session.
 The eases to Dc heard are as fol- lows: Doris Mackey Andrew against Samuel ". Andrew. denevievS Pol- oiiaky against Stanley PoloHsky, Nancy DlAn9eio Vernale against sebastian veFnaie. Ruth W. Ande against Lewis Ande. Harry A. Cable against ElGle Smith Cable. Emma Baker Cary against Herman Gary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24


 The blood belongs to one hundred and fifty-five young Japanese Americans, former students at the University of Hawaii, who since Pearl Harbor have been demon Strating their loyalty to the United States in a number of ways, the latest being a mass contribution to the Honolulu Blood Bank.
 After Pearl Harbor, they put their books away for the duration, traded their chances of graduates sheepskins for picks and shovels and formed a unique Varsity Victory Volunteer Brigade. In body, they marched down to the office of the military governor, General Delos c. Emmons and offered their services
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
us. Army Called Upon
 10 Eat More Apples
First Service Command Buying Hnge Supplies of New
 EngIands Crop of Mcintosh Apples

Boston, Sept. 23.- Especial The Wrist Service Command of the army today officially got behind caHn- paign t0 increase immediate con- sumption of New EngIand,s bumper Mcintosh apple crop, now threat e1led by serious storage and mar keting problems.
 Col. George A. King, chief of procurement of the First Service Commands Supply Division, de- clafed in 8 statement to the New England Councils Committee on Agriculture and Forestry:
 X Army, Navy and lend-lease pur- Chases have made necessary the storage of other commodities in Sertain places ordinarily available
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
OLDEST WEAPON

The mtchlocak is the oldest type of gun still in common use tody, The Chinese. Tatars, Sikhs, Turks, and Persians still use this weapon and many of the guns actually were made in the 18th century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
PRsKY ePARROWe

HpafFoWs, unknown ln AublfnlIa until imported by settlers, have be- come such pests in some parts Of the continent that. ln one district. there is . price on them and their eggs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

oil, and other merchandise. Lieutenant Pollard said that the burglars entered the station by
 using a key, which apparently had been previously stolen from the premises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
GAS RATIONINC
 COUPONS TAKEN

Rationing coupons for the pur- chase of 300 gallons of gasoline were stolen from gas station at 546 South Main street, Detective-Lieu- tenant William Pollard reported to- day. Other loot included four car- tons of cigarettes. case of motor unteering their services for this post are asked to contact Miss Nancy Delaney at the Women's Defense Council office on Church street or telephoning 4-0909.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
SOUTH AFRIcA's SIZE

Some Idea ef Inc hiss Of the Union of South Africa cen be had from the fact that lt covers al ares equal io ihe combined areas of Afllonn, California, hevaas, and New MeKs ieo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
MAsTER VIOLIN MAKER

Antonio NtFadlyaFl Of cFemona, Ylaly, ie said te have been tAe lnRs- laF violin maker ef AT time, fso Was born ln'fetl and diea in i9e7,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
nIRTn Y6. nEAIH

A baby is born every 14 seee A4 in the United States, while the uS dertaker calls every g seconds ccrding to records Of the u. s. cen sus Bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
BY BETTY MAC DONALD
NEA Service Staff Correspondent


  II day. American fighting Japan blood but the Nppone strain there
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
ny JACK oDDY

NEW fokk-HsavyWeigh Champion Louis credited
today with
nights triumph the Boxing Writer'S
81 Lieut. comdr Gene Tunney
In his uniform declared
that Bomber Joe greatest complete
has
t2l James J. walker, former
Louis an American gsntleman'the
conduct
cause Of his quick response 10 Uncle Sans call
90 Occurred
Nell memorial plaque for having the
and the Ring magazines fighter-of tho
~ a telegram H Joes
commanding officer
weight champion developing just good
fighter.
Tnney retired indicated heavyweight champion
also At the Boxing Writers Ruppert brewery-gven
desk set by the writers country boxing
during 1871.
But the lieutenant
edentsl this honoring uniform
Private Joe Louis
said Louis performance that
eucifed MAX Sehmeing the Hitler Hun the
hbion He
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Fight F ans Await 1912 Golden Cloves Tourney
r Joe Louis E.. Man in Uniform

F1izsmnnons might deadly fashion,
but ne had never Ruby Bob ard he doubted It
Then despite presence only yesterday
ned the New guard-Gene called the
Tighter Of all timer words to that effect
Brosnsnned Joe other speakers nelud
ing former Postmaster Farley
Hoover. Carey
J. Greene the National
Mercer Of the New York Journal
Most dramatic moment II the perhaps
when former Mayor Walker
Joe-when sked title your Buddy
Bser in patriotismyou did something
Abe Llncons
Then Louis stood bsshuly
The big brown the started
the Alabama cotton ds-had
and he had would in emotion
But he through like champion Probably no other
the world could have followed Walker of Americas
effective after-dnner the gathering
mantled hushed sentimentaly
Only big shutting been the perfect
foil Joe didn't much dynamite Xix. his
work against Buddy
He said he felt world te-thoush
then that happes moment
But tonight feel better I all nv If, and
want to thank all Of you Of my heart
he sat
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Hoppe Takes
Over Cue Lead

CHICAGO Defending Cham
pion Willie Hoppe, New York.
held an undisputed lead in the
worlds three cushion billiards
championship tournament today
after the leadership had been
deadlocked in two. three and four
way ties for over a week.
The silver-haired titlist shot 70
an easy 1928 victory over Chics-
COS Jake schaefer yesterday in
Al innings. Hoppe set an all-time
tournament shut-out record by
leading schaefer $50 At the end
Of the 14th inning. 1t was the
champions sixth victory in seven
matches.
WelLer Cochrane. San Fran
cisco. forced 10 retire from =
match Tuesday because Of
ptomaine poisoning. returned
Ia defeat Joe Chamsco, Mexico
City, 1928 In 80 innings. The
victory put Cochran In second
place with five Victories and
one defeat 10 Chamaco's five
victories In seven matches.
John Fitzpatrick. Los Angeles,
defeated Arthur T-hurnblsd. Keno
shs, Wis, 5o-4l in As innings. Art
Rubin, Brooklyn. finished his
schedule with a victory over Otto
Reiselt Philadelphia. Rubin won
5o-3s in 81 innings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Coast League
Session Off

los ANGELEs-w. c. futile,
president OF the Pacific Coast
Baseball league, today announced
q special meeting OF the league
scheduled for Feb. Q at San Fran
cisco had been cancelled because
there is no longer any need for
such a meeting"
Tuttle said . majority ef
the league directors felt that,
''in view Of President Roose-
veit's statement urging the
continuance Of baseball and
asking that morn night games
he played. there WAS no longer
any need for . special meet
ing"
The meeting was originally
scheduled for Feb. but had been
postponed at the request Of Seattle.
futile said q mail vote would be
taken on the question Of admitting
all service men to league games
free of charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Cut DiagOnally Across Hill TO Learn Turn;
Skating Steps Are One of Best Exercises

shoulders and a semi-crouch, you
will find it easy to come TO stop
by making a very slight turn.
Skating steps are one of the best
exercises for balance and forward
lean. The motion il the same as In
ice-skating. It is skating with
skis on a slight incline.
Body and weight should be
thrown entirely on the leg on
which you stand, knee very bent.
The other leg ought To be pushing
In a slow and wide motion.
Between each step the feet
should be brought back very close
together. II this can't be done,
1t is because the weight is not
shifted enough from side TO side
You must lean more out" on the
leg on which you slide.
NEXT: Parallel turn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Seals Not Heavily Hit
By Uncle Sans Draft

sent are married and most Of
these have children. Two
others. Outfielders Joe Brovia
and Charles Henson. are under
20 and fiye-Don White, Al
steele, Ray Perry, Ted Jen-
nings and Joe Gombaro-are
in class l-B deferred status.
George Peterson and Roberf
Chenes. young pitchers, appeal
most likely 10 be drafted becaus,
they have no dependents. Mails
said. Two members of the 1914
team. Bob Jensen and Harry Goor
abian, have enlisted. Jensen wa,
a pitcher and Goorabian a thirC
baseman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23

SAN FRANCISCO - The San
Francisco Seals today sent 1912
contracts to 80 players
Charles Graham, club president,
said some of the contracts con-
tanned raises above 1941 salaries;
some cuts in last years rates. and
some were the same as the 1941
agreements.
Graham and Walter Mails, club
public relations director, reported
that conscription and other mill
tary service Is not expected to cut
heavily into the club roster.
They explained 81 of the
men to whom contracts were
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
May Ration
ennis, Golf
Balls in u. S.

Chicago C. Taylor Sphinx
OF st. Louis. eoordinator for the
National Defense Fitness commit
tee of the sports goods industry.
began a survey today TO deter
mine how much rubber the in
dustry needs for the extensive
physical fitness program outlined
by the Office Of Civilian Defense.
Sports goods manufacturers al
ready are hard hit by the rubber
shortage and unprecedented hoard
ing.
One dealer forecast early ration
ing of golf balls and tennis balls
as well as other equipment to
halt the wave OF buying.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Byron Nelson
Favored Golfer

SAN FRANCIsCo-Byron Mel
son, former PEA and open golf
champion, was favored today TO
win his second California title in
10 years Of competition, the 5000
San Francisco open.
Nelson. who broke his ink by
winning the 5000 Oakland open
last Sunday after trying since 1888.
was picked to repeat because he is
long driver. The California club
at colms IL built for the boys who
can whack them far. and the con-
dition Of the fairwsys and greens
today was expected 10 penslizs
those who depend upon their hair
line approaches and putting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Show Billed
For Seattle


Fight fans Of the northwest now
turn their eyes toward the Sc
attic auditorium, where the fe42
Golden Gloves tournament viii be
held Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ring men from all points Of the
far west will compete for the
coveted crowns.
This tournament Is being staged
for the benefit of the Red Cross
which now. more than ever. needs
every ounce of support the nation
can provide.
New titleholders viii he
crowned In all but one divi-
sion. because former crown
wearers either are not COM
peting or are In other disi-
sions.
Added weight has shunted some
into higher brackets. which keeps
ability on the program and added
interest In the meet from end to
end.
Tommy Meyer. the great one;
Frankie Guenther and Allan Dunn.
champs, are particular stars who
have seen their frames grow,
larger. stronger.
CY PERKINS GOOD
Only the flyweight division, li2
pounds. will see return OF the de-
Tending champion. And he will
have as opposition the runner-up
last year. Joe Hipner. Yakima,
Is the champ and his worthy foe
man will be Jackie Turner Of Van
couver, B. c.
Boxers ara entered from other
Canadian districts and q team
from far off Butte, Montana.
That gives q strong idea Of the
importance Of this annual event,
the seventh In its history.
OF particular interest 10
Tacomans will be the entry Of
Cy Perkins, Sumner heavy
weight star. He h . handsome
young Md who has turned
down offers In the movies.
He Is determined 10 give box
ing q thorough trial and no talk
can change his mind. cy Is a
very capable youngster with the
gloves and has what IL needed TO
reach the throne In this Golden
Gloves event.
Boxing will start at q o'clock
on both nights and will continue
until IL p. m. at least
Prices are: rinsside, N.75; re-
served, si.i5. and general admis-
sion. IS cents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Sports Parade

NEW YORK - The Kentucky
Derby won't be run for approx
mately 100 days. nine hours and
% minutes. Eastern standard
time. but IL you hope TO have a
little something riding on the
brown jackrabbit known as Alsab
you had better run. not walk. to
the nearest bookie shop-now.
Don't delay, even for n min
ute. II there Il an angel food
cake baking In the oven, let II
burn.
II the boss has just given you
q ten dollar boost In pay, don't
stop TO thank him.
Forget your hat and coat and
never mind locking the door be-
hind you.
Just rush out and slap your
money down.
II you really hurry, you might
still get 81.
You won't get any more than
81. and that assertion isn't
based on any suesswork. II
comes direct from James J. Car
roll, the St. Louis winter book
operator who has been chalking
up prices since Man o'War was
just q leggy colt and who Is
known as one OF the shrewdest
figure men in America.
CAROLS 1912 Derby book isn't
officially open yet because Col.
Matt VIM won't release the
nominees for the race | have
nicknamed thu Bluegrass classic
for several weeks. When the
Missouri commissioner does open
shop and starts passing out his
quotations. Alsab may be several
points lower.
So far ~ can he determined.
the case of this million dollar
hay found In the turf's five and
10 cent store IL unique. There
have been many low priced
horses In the books before
Binclich, Pompoon, III Chico and
stagehand are . few Of recent
and lamented memory-but
never one q standout like AIsab.
The obscure son of an unfash-
ionshle sire and 500 dam is the
nrst colt ever generally reeog-
nized as the Derby fsvorite as
early as Dec. l. Even old Ed
Bradley's baby. Bimelieh. who
was undefeated. united and un-
scored on as two-year-old. was
Al as late as March and he was
the hottest thing in history.
Alsab's case record Is well
known. He was bought by Al
Sabbath Of Chicago for 500 at
the Saratoga sales. He ran dead
last in his first race last year in
Florida. and he went on 10 win
is Of ~ starts and siio.51o-
running one race only a fifth Of
second off the world record
and another in the fastest time
ever recorded for a two-yesr-old
mile.
Right now he In in Florida.
being priued for the south's big
three-year-old event. the $4,000
F1amingo stakes, and possibly
for the $4,000 widener cup. too.
He has an excellent trainer In
Sarge Swenke.
Carroll recognizes three horses
ss the chief opposition for the
son Of Good Goods. They are
Brsdley's Bless Me, who ran him
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Byron Haines
Seeks Divorce

SEATTLNRefusal Of his
wife, the former Corrine Dash
johnson. Spokane girl orchestra
leader. TO give up her career as
= musician and remain AZ home
vas listed today as grounds for
a divorce in = complaint filed
BY Byron HAines. former Uni
versity Of Washington football
star. They we're married in 1887
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
.Shipyard Play

The Shipyard Basketball league
will open its second round this
Thursday night with two-eard
bill on the Bellarmine naples. The
curtain raiser at Z o'clock will
feature Laborers VS.. Boilermakers,
and the s o'clock nightcap will see
clash between the All-Rsils and
Machinists quints.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23

to = neck IN the Walden: WOOL
ford FARMS Contradiction. win
ner Of the Pimlico Futurity and
cslumet's Sun Again, who won
$4,000 by midsummer but was
retired with an injury.
II Alsab wins the Flsmingo in
Florida on Feb. rs. he'l drop 50
low the bettors will get much
quicker action by buying L. S.
Steel or American Tel. and Tel
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Basket Event
Set for Garden

NEW YORk-The fifth annual
national invitation college basket
ball tournament will be held at
Madison Square Garden March
IL TO 10, and % to rs, John Coffey,
chairman of the Metropolitan In
tercollegiste Basketball commit
tee, announced today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Fifth Of IL instructly. article.

FIFTH Of IL instructive articles
BY FRANCOIS NORMAN
Author Of "Short Cuts TO Better
Skiing"
Swinging the tails of the skis
Is the first aim in preparing to
turn. The easiest way is to ski
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
IRISH ELIGIBLE

NoTRE DAME-Now that the
conscription age has been lowered
TO 20 years, every graduating
Notre Dame football player and
rs Of the 81 players are eligible
for the draft.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23
Big Business,
This Hunting
And Fishing

The state game department sold
s626.577 worth Of hunting licenses
in the state during 1910. State
Auditor Cliff Yelle reports in his
department audit
Amounts received from various
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23

small coach Is 10 rule nj the University Of Wash
tRgton. he will be Leon Brigham Garfield high mentor.
And that would be only natural
Brigham In fine personality He II Seattleestabshed.
His Seattle record prep coach outstanding although
n hard TO Seattle high school football The props
over there confine their play among themselves.
Brigham u W. student body and
q o MS sd
Our Cliff Pacific Lutheran college rates
well but the provincial would be ali against him
one thing spectacular Olson sn't worrying
certainly considered his other
than what they practically nil
undoubtedly take And
produce would
bring TIE adeInes The color well
gambling instinct ability.
Incidentally the student body u. OF W. urged
received
didn't that received
three Sutherland Pitt the
PRO
Runner-up Brig WEIGH assistant coaches
Hoquism Husky srdder.
snaveiy mentor beckoned only
he u naterng.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23

Your postmaster can tell you
how to invest in u. 8. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-23

Sports fans sign your NTH ink pour fed
era auto tar sfickes. That nl prevent there's from
stealing them while parked outside athletic
hal or field