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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1942-07-02

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To carry out his point Mr.. Sims
picked up a random brassie and
proved that bowlegged golfer had
to turn with great effort, whereas
the knock-kneed party had no
trouble at all in this respect.
''With the two knees bearing In"
Mr.. Sims continued, "you are bal
anced at the start. You are all
Set"
To prove his point further, artist
cally and financially, Mr.. Sims then
played the first nine holes at Garden
City in SO, one under par.
Other Stars
On the knock-kneed side I can
give you the case of two star per-
formers. One was Ruby Robert
Fitzsimmons, who stopped Jim Cor
bett at Carson City, New, some As
years ago. ....
Fitz was terrific puncher-espe-
cially for his weight, which was
from 158 to 165 pounds. One day
Fitz had workout with Kid Mccoy.
In that workout Fitz gave the Kid
heavy lathering. AS the operation
was taking place, McCoy's keen
eyes noticed how Fitz stoOd-how
knock-kneed he was.
Deciding this stance, a natural
one, provided at least part of the
leverage, the Kid tied towel around
his knees, just enough to permit
him to move around, but getting the
benefit Of the knock-kneed effect.
He always claimed as a result he
became much harder puncher lat
er on.
at was the added leverage" &C
cording to the Kid, "that did the
job"
He went on:
Christy Mathewson was the most
knock-kneed pitcher / ever saw. 1t
was Matty's idea that being knock
kneed helped his balance tremen-
notwithstanding in part for his
fine control. You could barely get
the segment of a toy balloon be-
tween Matty's knees.
Against this, Hans Wagner was as
bowlegged as barrel hoop. You
could drive a horse-a short one
between Wagner's wide-spreading
legs.
I have known many great football
players who also were on the bow
legged side.
The Normal Stance
Mr.. Sims brings out the point that
in golf, instructor Alex Morrison al
ways advocates an inward roll of
the left and right foot-left foot on
the backswing, right foot on the
downswing. This naturally comes
much easier to the knock-kneed par
ty, who has slight start along that
route.
But it must be admitted that the
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1942-07-02
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cit is midnight, the moment t0iIen
miracles happen"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

dates and arrangements the event
will now be held at Harmon's. Men,
bers of the Grand Court Of Connec-
ticut will join with local Foresters
in paying tribute to one of the Or
ganization's most popular members.
bill" Dunlavey has not only
served the various Offices in Court
WEIGH, but has been honored time
and again by the Grand Court. He
is a former grand chief ranger. On
the death of James J. Walsh of
Meriden he was unanimously chos-
en- to the Office of Grand Court
treasurer
William Lonergan, newly elected
chief ranger of Court WEIGH is
chairman of the committee of ar
rangements for Saturday nights
dinner He is being assisted by Grand
Sub Chief Ranger John Humphrey,
William Smith and Charles Woods,
representing Court WEIGH and Mi
chael Castaldi and Ralph Brandely,
grand court officers, who are arrang-
ing for the presentation of the vari-
Gus subordinate courts.
Court Welch's new officers, who
were formally installed last Friday
evening with ceremonies in Franco
American hall, include Chief Ranger
Lonergan; Sub-Chief Ranger John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
EDWARD HOEY
GIVEN PURSE
Leaves Tomorrow For Air
Corps-Three Brothers
Already In Service

Naugatuck, Jan. 20-T'he four sons
OF John Hoey of Walnut street are
In the u. s. armed forces now. Ed
ward Hoey recently enlisted in the
army air corps and will leave to-
morrow for Fort Devens and ex-
poets later to be sent to jefferson
Barracks, Mo-, where his brother
Thomas, Is now member of the
air corps. Edwards three brothers
enlisted previously. Joseph Is In
the navy and John is in the air
corps and is stationed at Albu
querque, New Mexico.
A party for Edward was held last
night at STATIONS restaurant, and
he was presented with a purse
James Curran acted as POSTMASTER
making the presentation.
Attending were Alphonse Lagow-
mix, John Fitzgerald, Edward Nor
an, John Urgaitis, Hank" Swirsky
Edward Brennan, Jimmy Curran
George Madden, Eugene Bowling
Edward Armonat, Joe Fitzpatrick
Bill Happy, Leon Moran, Charles
Clark, Adam Jankowski, Bob Law
lor, Bob Nixon, John Hetherington
Roger Williams, and Michael F.
Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
MARCE HART REAL
BURLESK PLEASER
Della And Pinto Score As
COmedians-AcrObats
Well Received

Manager Jack Beck goes over
board this week at jacques theater
In offering a show which packs an
entertainment wallop which un-
doubleday will bolster business which
was anything but fat last week.
Three comely shippers, four YER
satile comedians, and very cap
able acrobatic team, highlight the
appetizing menu. The gals have
looks, talent and ShoWmanship and
breeze to solid hands in their re-
spective breezy numbers. The COM
edianS have framed grood rep
ertoire and easily sell their wares.
The male acrobats score solidly in
their risky number which is short,
but fast and sweet.
Titian-haired Marge Hart makes
an suspicious Waterbury debut. She
makes it quite plain why she's one
of the highest paid shippers in bur-
lesque today. Dolly Dawson, bru-
nette, and Bon Bonnie, blonde, team
with Margie In making it a perfect
threesome of tantalizing.
Make Furman and Irving Selig
are sure parlay with the audience,
though the former carries the brunt
of the work.
Matte Della and Jim Pinto, vet
eran italian comedians known and
loved by Brass City audiences since
Hector was a pup, murder the 1tai-
ian and English languages in a
profitable way. Working through the
audience they wind up on the stage
where Matty goes to town on a gui-
tar and Jim on a homemade bass
VOL. They receive able support from
blonde Alma Maiden, whose enun-
citation as Straightforward is most
commendable.
Della and Pinto have genuine
comedy with a dialect and although
they've been here time and time
again they're always welcomed back,
Judging from the way the crowd ne
joyed their antics last night. Jimmy,
a veteran comedian, has played The
best theaters OF London, for King
George VII, Paladiam, Victoria
! alace and Al Habre, Glasgow. How
Olson and johnson missed this team
is beyond your critic, for they're real
Broadway attractions.
The acrobatic dancers, the Stan
ley Brothers, recently finished three
weeks at the New York Paramount
which is suffice to write about them,
for the best, and only the best,
perform there.
Maxine Miller offers diversity to
the well-balanced program with sew
eral tap dances, though nothing
sensational. Bobby Burns does the
grooming and bit as a straight
man. Murray Briscoe proves that
experience pays dividends in show
business, for his straightman work
is just what the doctor ordered.
Next week blonde, baby-faced
June st. Claire, headlines the show
assisted by Comedians Hank Henry,
Art Gardner and Bob Aida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
TH0MASTON BANK
$500 DEFENDANT

Injuries suffered in a fall on a
sidewalk fronting on 1874 Willow
street, last February 5, form the
basis of $500 civil action filed
in common pleas court today by
Caroline Macdonald of Waterbury,
against the Thomastoin Savings
Bank, alleged owners of the prop
erty. According to papers filed in
the action, the plaintiff slipped and
fell on ice that had formed on the
pavement, after water overlooked
from trough leading to the rear
of the premises. The defendant bank
is held responsible for the accident
on several counts of negligence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
Program at Women's Club

The st. Joseph's Knights of Lith-
uania church choir last night rem
dered Lithuanian musical program
before members and guests OF the
Mattatuck Musical Art society at
the Waterbury Womens club. Pro-
fessor Alexander j. Aleksis, choir
master, directed the program which
included religious and folk songs and
two Lithuanian folk dances. The
"Star Spangled Banner" the Lith-
uanian national anthem, and God
Bless America" were on the pro-
gram.
Rev. Joseph j. Valantiejus, pastor
of st. Joseph'S church, gave brief
talk, telling of the early arrival OF
Lithuanians in this country, and OF
the beauty of living together with
united people.
Miss Marcelle Andrikis served as
commentator, giving the story Of
each song. The guest piano accom-
PIANIST was Anthony Stanisauskas
organist and choirmaster of st
Georges church in Bridgeport.
Soloists were the Misses Adele
Greblunas, Marcelle Andkrikis, Joar
and Adele Lusas, Mary Alubauskas
and Celine SmolskiS. Selections were
rendered by an octet composed Of
AL Jarus, Anthony Miklinevich, AL
eXander Markus, Algrid Ulinskas
Joseph Janosh, Joseph Coskie, Pau
Kauneckis and Vincent Klimas.
The dancers were Miss Aldone
Bukauskas, Miss Marcelle Andrikis
Mrs. Stephanie Miklinevich, Mis-
Michaelina Urkevic, AL JaruS, 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

The second concert of the Water
bury Civic Orchestra will be held
Thursday evening, January 10Th at
Buckingham Hall at $3.50 O'Clock,
under the direction of Mario
DiCecco. Aurora Mauro Cottone,
pianist, will appear with them as
guest artist.
The concert will feature Beetho-
venls Symphony No. 7 and Wagner S
Overture to "Tannhauser. MISS
Mauro-C ottone, pianist, will be
heard with the orchestra in Men
delssohns Concerto for piano The
artist was born in New York city,
the daughter of DR.. Melchiorre
Mauro-C ottone, an organist and
composer. She is rated as finished
concert artist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
Foresters To Honor
William II. Dunlavey
Newly Elected Grand Court Treasurer To Be rendered
Testimonial Dinner Saturday Evening

A. Woods; lecturer, Ward Ferry:
junior past chief ranger, Robert
Wright; financial secretary, George
Heckelman; recording secretary,
william Smith; senior woodward,
Edward Manton; junior woodward,
Robert Greatorex; senior beadle,
Theodore Roy; junior beadle, AL
bert Deudresneau; trustees, George
Tucker, Earl Keith and Ronald
Keith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

Being buddy OF Hitler Is an
unhealthful business. Some OF his
favored generals and cronies, in
GLIDING Quisling, are taking sick
like all get out, many of them dy-
ing. All the demotions OF the
military men are ascribed to ILL
ness.
Probably compound fracture of
the epaulets.
The Dec. %, 1871, issue of sub
versive bulletin, published by Chas.
B. Hudson in Omaha, Nebr., in
cludes this significant comment:
Notice: If any soldier receives our
bulletin, l did not send 1t. If any
| subscriber joins armed forces, adj
wise me so can remove such name
from our mailing list"
Apparently Hudson Is well aware
of the seditious character of his
publication.
Beatrice Kay warns you that If
you don't pay for the purchase of
defense bonds now you may have
to pay a lot more for not buying
| them later
GjOn Mill, whose fine pictures
of Betty Bruce appear in Life, was
telling Betty of a small basement
restaurant on the East Side where
the food is marvellous and the
prices modest. After work they went
there for a snack, and Mill asked
her how she liked it.
Very fine" said Betty, "but 1
can't believe those cheap prices"
yes" sighed Mill, it'll be all
right, til that society crowd dis
covers it."
From the Buffalo IN. " News
radio colyum: walter Winchell
dropped his familiar dot-dash so
fans wouldn't get jittery thinking
it was some new alarm"
Huhhhh?
Soto Voce: Kris Kay-Thanques
buta the public and sports writer's
know that when Joe gave all his
coin to Navy Relief, it included the
share of his mgrs.
If you want to learn the names
of the persons associated with the
various outfits over here (witting-
ly and unWittingly helping Hitler's
racket, see the newspapers for
the names Of those subpoenaed
this week by the Dies Comm. Such
as James True, Robert EdW. Ed
mondson, ct al, Edward Jane S
Smythe, screwball Of them all, was
summoned last Thursday for the
hearings. Up to row he has not
been located and is subject to
contempt. Line forms to the right,
chumps.
Broadway Wiseguy: The Japs in
vaudeville were mostly acrobats,
called dumb acts. They always
opened the show with reckless
tumbling and diving, just like
Pearl Harbor. But they were COM
pletely forgotten by the time the
| show WAS over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
GROTTO TO SEE
MOVIES TOMORROW

Sound films, New England Today
and Tomorrow" and Industrial
New England will be shown by
representative of the N. Y, N. H.
g. H. railroad at the regular meet
ing of Zindah Grotto in the Grotto
rooms, Masonic Temple, tomorrow
night at 8 o'clock.
Thorn w. Corby, monarch, will
preside at the business meeting to
precede the showing Of the films
Refreshments will be served and
social hour enjoyed.
All members Of the Grotto are in
vited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

Rehearsals for Lithuanian play
which the St. Joseph's Knights Of
Lithuania church choir will present
at its anual concert on February Is
at st. Joseph's hall will start tonight
at O'Clock at the choir room. The
play, a two-act comedy, is titled
"Pirslei Atsilanke" or 1.-THE Match
Making" Professor Alexander J..
Aleksis, choirmaster, will be d.
recter
Miss Adele Greblunas will play
the leading role of Magdalen. Others
In the cast will be Joseph Janosh,
as reserve officer; Miss Marcelle
Ankrikis, as Cecilia, a matchmaker;
AL Jarus, as the officers friend, an
other matchmaker; Mrs. Stephanie
Miklinevich, M agdal en's aunt;
Thomas Ulinskas, a butcherboy;
Raymond Vaichus, bashful boy;
Miss Celine Smolskis, bellboy;
Miss Altoona Bukauskas, a servant
girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
L. C. p. Club BANQUET

The 50th annual banquet Of the
Lithuanian Citizens Political club
will be held February 7 at Venta
hall, 103 Green street. The commit
tee making arrangements is COM
posed of Stanley Vidziunas, chair
man, Joseph Svenkunas, Michael
Lishauskas, William Greblunas, and
John Klikna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

William H. Dunlavey, who was
recently honored by being chosen
to the Office of Grand Court treas
urer of the Foresters of America,
will be feted by members Of Court
WEIGH and other courts of the Wa
terbury district at testimonial din
ner in Harmon's Blue Room next
Saturday evening.
The committee in charge original
ly planned to hold the event at
Guertin's, but due to a conflict in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
MOTHERS DAYS

According to a scientist, mother
of six children kisses them $4,000
times during her lifetime, buffers
1920 pieces of bread and toast
for them, makes $4,000 beds, and
darns 10,400 pairs Of stockings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
NURSES MORNING
CLASSES PLANNED

A few vacancies remain in the
morning class for nurses aides at
st. Mary's hospital, according to an
nouncement by Mrs. Howard Hart,
chairman Of these courses for the
Red Cross. Women between 18 and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
WOmen's Choir Rehearsal

The Lithuanian Women's Alliance
choir will hold rehearsal tonight
at 7 o'clock at the choir rooms in
the old st. Joseph's school. Pro-
fessor Alexander j. Aleksis will be In
charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
NEVER DUPLICATED

1t is thought the secret of Stradi-
vari's pre- eminence in violin man
ufacture lies in the vanish he used.
Its formula never has been dupli
Gated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
Ladies' Aid Meeting

The Ladies' Aid society Of the
Third Congregational church will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at
the home of Mrs. Robert Jones, of
Chapman street extension. Mrs.
Walter Johnson will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

so who wish to register may do so
at the Civilian Defense Volunteer
Office, or may call Mrs. Hart at
4-6314.
Evening classes at both the local
hospitals are now filled to capacity,
Mrs. Hart said. Three present
courses got under way yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

Russian forces have opened
mid winter offensive In the north
with attacks on the Rybachi PEN
insula. Once half-Finnish, half
Soviet, this area became all Rus
sian after Russo Finnish war In
1910, then was occupied by Ger
man and Firms in current cam
paign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20
K. OF L. Choir's Cast
To Rehearse Tonight
Two=Act Comedy To Be Presented Next Month
Musical Program Presented At WOmen's Club
BROOKLYN NEWS

seph Janosh, Alexander Markus and
Anthony Miklinevich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

The Dominican Republic has
standardized baesWax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

The dancing teachers society has
put out timely bulletin that the
"samba is not the rhumba and the
rhumba not the samba."
If the bomba start to comeba
who's going to give damba about
the hambas who samba?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

There's a Hollywood couple who
want to get a divorce, but they
can't agree on who gets custody of
the spare tire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

So many Broadway shows and
night clubs have folded CID in
the last two weeks that Tony De-
Marco says Broadway now has
more Lighthouses than the BoWery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

Herbert Hoover, reports Time
mag, authored the most untimely
book of all time last week-which
is as dated as hoop-skirt.
Hoover, it appears, still seems
to be as green as the grass he
said would grow in the streets II
FDR were elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

Broadway Wiseguy: The Japs in
vaudeville were mostly acrobats,
called dumb acts. They always
opened the show with reckless
tumbling and diving, just like
Pearl Harbor. But they were COM
pletely forgotten by the time the
show was over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

Dorothy Lamour was barred from
an airplane plant, the bosses fig
uring the toilers would waste 1000
hours giving the film lass those
looks.
A peek at Dotty Is sabotOtty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-20

At Cafe Bagatelle some Broad
way vets remembered this advice
by George M. Cohan to perform
er who was considering a wild pub
icity stunt years ago.
Don't do it," counselled Conan,
"you've gotta draw the line some
place if you're going to keep draw
ing line at the. box-office."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Seek Aid From
Girl Sweetheart

Now completely familiar with
the fugitiveS background, Cap
tain Lamb ordered that Mary
Trianano. a pretty 20-year-old
blonde known 10 be Metelski's
sweetheart. be brought into Gus
todv Al Newark.
Lamb paid a visit 10 the
Newark police headquarters and
discussed the case with Deputy
Chief Halter:
IL believe MeteIski and Sc
nenko are i'm the Elizabeth dis
trIct: but any minute they may
decide to run, and II they get
away now we may never get
them again"
What would you suggest 2"
Halter asked. There are 800
patrolmen and troopers stop
ping every car and watching
every highway
I'VE are going to try TO get
the two fugitives 10 walk into
trap. Mary TriananO is Me-
telSkis sweetheart. and she's
going to assist us. Have her
brought In here and well talk
10 her"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Commits Suicide
In Roonin9 House

In an old brick boarding house
in South Philadelphia the fol-
lowing morning Mrs Gallagher
the landlady smellod gas. She
traced me odor 20 the third
floor rear whore using her
pasSkcy she opened tho door-a
wave of gas >ont her staggering
back. one of The ncighbors
craWlcd MO tha room on hands
and knees and shut off the gas
lets of tho little room.
When tne mir had cleared Suf-
fclcnt'y the landlady entered
and found The liiclcSS body Of
hor newest roomcr-a Mr. Smith
who rented "A bedroom and
kitcherefto The night before
shortly after tho police arrived
and tore away the wet blankets
and towels that had been hung
over th. windows 20 keep the
gas i'm lra room And not long
after uuaurloler men Identified
the dead man as Albert
Whitley Morton! The gangstcr
had taken the easiest way out.
Captain Lamb was able 10 an
uouuoe '1 The press:
"Ne have accounted for the
two MON who Killed Trooper
Ncnser,"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Suspect Seized
In Waiting Room

a few hours later Patrolman
Gpicer was walking his beat,
which included the Broad street
railroad station in Elizabeth,
with the tcletypcd description
Of one Of the cop-killers vividly
in his mind. And the thought
came 10 him that he might have
a look 80 the station waiting
room Ills eyes wandered over
the room and got n glimpse Of a
man Slumpcd in a rear seat.
The man was huddlcd in
gray overcoat! An insignificant
object caught Geiger'S eye.
Clutching a tt6uSer cuff was n
humble brown cockleburr. In
one Sweeping gesture the officer
had the man by the lapel and
on his feet before he could even
consider resisting. IT was not
until then that Geigcr saw that
the top button on the right hand
side Of the overcoat was missing
The partolman knew he was
facing a killer so he worked
with a speed that left the man
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

IT WAS s o'clock in the morn
Il Ing on Nov. 9. 1885, when a
coupe roarcd out OF the dark
ness, a streak OF black shooting
past the Adams state Trooper
station on Route -. four miles
south Of New Brunswick. y. j,
Troopers Warren G.. Yenscr and
John Matey. cruising the high
way, snapped into action and
lurched after the car.
For 10 miles into Avcnal
suburb Of Elizabeth. the pursuit
continued at a terrific pace until
finally as though IN surrender
the leading machine gradually
slowed 10 "A stop As The proWl
car drew up alongside. ard
Trooper Yonscr leaned out of
the window 10 get a look at the
driver. Sawed-off shotgun APP
peared through the window OF
the coupe. Then came deaf
ening roar that hurled YcnSer a
mutilated corpse. across the
legs Of his fellow trooper,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Quarry Appears;
Officers Ready

Nearby, in a darkened door
way Of an apartment house on
West Kinney street, local De-
tective Charles Grauley and
Trooper Detective Francis Long
stood merged in the shadows.
From where they stood they
could see Detective Stackberger
sauntering up and down the
street.
"The captain" Detective Long
finally muttered to Grauley.
had a good ldea-but this eX-
con il no fool. He isn't walking
to his death just to see his
sweetheart? ."
II don't know" Grau ley
argued This story that his girl
was released might bring him TO
Newark"
The words were scarcely out
of his mouth when Long grabbed
his arm. Detective Stackberger.
who was walking down the
street. began to wipe his mouth
with a handkerchief-the agreed
signal that their quarry was APP
preaching. Out Of the ghostly
darkness came two sinking
forms. walking close 10 the
buildings.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Leap From Car;
Flee Into Swamp

Matey. aghast, whipped out
his gun and fred two tuuk
shots after tho car thar was al
ready racing toward Elizabeth.
In 10 minutes the invisible aIr
waves carried a message Of muir
der 20 eight states and 20 Radio
Patrolmen Robert Kcck and
John Carolan who were patrol
ling First street in Elizabeth.
simultaneously the two officers
saw a dark blue coupe sweep
from East Jersey street into
First. The squad car took after
the coupe and keck'S gun roarcd.
echoed by answering guniirc
from the fleeing car. Carolau,
at the wheel speedomctcr al 90.
crept up on his quarry which
came 10 a Screcching halt un-
able 10 shake of the police on
the Jersey meadows
Two men leaped out and dis
appeared into The vast Swampy
moraSs whore kcck and Carolan
knew pursuit was folly $3.50.