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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-19

to the body. DR.. Frederick
Kumm, the medical examiner
who had arrived in the interim.
was ready with a preliminary
autopsy opinion:
This woman Was struck on
the head six times by n blunt
instrument which. from the
shape of one of the lesser
wounds, appears 20 have been y
hammer. NN
ANY one Of four wounds
would have been fatal--the at
tempts at stranguiation and suf-
location were unnecessary"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
MASONS OBSERVE. .45TH ANNIVERSARY.
Lodges of Naugatuck Val= ley Gather for Event
 Tonight

Scottish Rite Masons of the Naug- atuck valley will observe the 45th anniversary of the local chapters, Doric Lodge of Perfection; Ionic Council, Princess of Jerusalem, and Corinthian chapter, Rose CroIx, with ceremonies in the Masonic Temple tonight.
 Heads of the local societies are Charles P. Rodenbach, thrice potent master of Doric lodge; Fenton F. Niver, sovereign prince of onic council, and Charles w. Kellogg, most wise master of Corinthian chapter.
 An historical sketch will be pre- Sented by Robert s. Walker, past most wise master, and a Masonic address will be given by Arthur M. Brown 33rd degree deputy for Connecticut. Members of the Order of Eastern Star will serve the din- ner, and the Telephone Male Glee Club of New Haven will offer a mu- sical program.
 In 1897, the year of their organi- zation, heads of the local Scottish Rite bodies were: Frederick w. Spencer, 33d, thrice potent master of Doric Lodge of Perfection; Nell son J. Welton, 33d, sovereign prince of Ionic council, Princes of Jeru- salem, and Alfred J. Shipley, 32d, most wise master of Corinthian chapter, Rose Croix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
NO IMPROVEMENT
 IN CONDITION
Bristol Man Hurt in Water vile Accident, On Dan=
 ger List

No improvement was reported to- day by hospital officials in the con- dition of William Pryor, 43, of 25 Prospect street, Bristol, who was in- jured early yesterday morning in an automobile accident on Thom- aston avenue. Pryor'S name is on the danger list at Waterbury hos pital.
 He was injured when a car in which he was passenger, operated by Francis E. Ryan, 28, of IFS Oak land avenue, Bristol, SideSwiped another car, turned over, and land ed on the railroad tracks opposite the Chase Metal Works in Water vile. Ryan is awaiting arraignment in city court Saturday on a charge of operating while under the in- huence of liquor.
 The condition of Zigimas Mig hnaS, 62, of 629 North Riverside street, who was injured yesterday morning when struck by an auto mobile operated by Edmund c. Ado moveceus, Il, of BIO Bank street. was reported as flair" by Waterbury hospital officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

The new secretary is a big blond standing 6 it. 1-2 inches and weighs 197 pounds. He comes from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where he was head boys secretary. He came away with presents from the boys of that Y. M. c. A., and with 8 letter from the chairman of Boys Work Committee which says: "You leave the Woonsocket Y. M. c. A. with the love of the boys of Woon- socket. While other boys secre- taries have had the respect of our boys, you have their love and our best wishes go with you"
 At WoonSocket, he was associated with two former Waterbury secre- taries. Chester M. Bartlett, General Secretary there, was secretary of the North End Y. M. c. A. in Water bury, and Harold c. Butt, associate secretary, produced "The Y. M. c. A. Scandals" for two successive sea- sons in Waterbury, while a student at Springfield.
 Secretary Carr graduated from Springfield College in 1887, and went to Boston Y. M. c. A. where he worked two years as boys secretary in the Dorchester Community, leav- ing there to go to Woonsocket.
 He is Varsity track man and was captain of the freshman team and a member of the varsity team three years at Springfield. He did the 22O yards in PA and the 100 yards in 10 seconds flat. He was also captain of the track team at high school at Providence, Rhode Island. He was also a member of the Varsity Championship Soccer Squad at Springfield, and is an accomplished swimmer, having served as student tutor in track and swimming at college. He is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
LIEUT.. HINCKLEY
 WINS PROMOTION

Lieutenant Walter F. Hinckley, of Warren, in charge of the recruit ing activity in Western New Eng land, with headquarters in New Haven, has been promoted to lieu tenant commander for outstand- ing performance of duty by the Navy Department, according to an announcement received here.
 Chief Petty Officers Garry L. Murphy and Preston Thorns, recruit ters at the local post office, work under Lieutenant Hinckley and all voluntary enlistments which clear the Waterbury office are sent to New Haven where they are finally inducted into the navy.
 Another promotion made in the state by the Navy Department was Commander Arie A. Corwin of Bridgeport to captain. Captain Corwin is in charge of the defense forces at New London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

assisted in directing camp Dor chester, the Boston Y. M. Q. 4. Boys Camp. He was e 1l-Y Hem Der at Providence. and has he'd sx- perience in organizing older and younger Y. M. c. A. clubs, and in serving as church Sunday School teacher.
 Willard Carr goes under the name of "Bill". He is @ years old, married, and has two daughters aged two and five years. Mrs. Carr is the former Miss Dorothy Christianseu of Windsor, Conn. Mir. Carr arrived in Waterbury last night and started work today. He will be associated in the boys division of the Water bury Y. M. c. A. with Walter D. Malins, city boys secretary and high school secretary. He will move his family to Waterbury, as soon as he secures living quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

There will be Lenten devotions this evening at 7:3O o'clock at St. Michaels church, at which time Rev. Henry J. Murphy, of St. Pat ricks church, Waterbury, will de- liver the sermon.
 Tomorrow afternoon, there will be Stations of the Cross at 2:30 and at 3:30 there will be confessions in preparation for the Cflrst Friday of the month. Confessions will be heard Thursday and Saturday at l D. m. for defense workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
Horticulture School
 Head Speaks Friday
Victory Gardens" Lecture to Feature Carl F. WedeII of FarmingdaIe, L. I-FOresters Meet Tomorrow
w WATERVILLE
COrFespOndent-NFrs R. W. HeniOn. Telephone 3-546s

Waterville, March 4-The Water bury Garden club, the Junior League Garden club and the Civilian Defense Volunteer office are spon- soring lecture on Victory Gar dens", Friday at 8:30 p. m. at the Waterbury Women's club.
 The speaker will be Carl F. We'd ell, head of the School of Horticul- ture at the N. Y. State Institute of Agriculture, Farmingdale, L. I.
 MT. Wedell is an authority on this subject. He is 8 member of the N. Y. State Victory Garden council; 8 member of the executive board of the Nassau County Victory Garden council and is directing the consul tantS and supervisors in the pro- gram connected with Nassau County Victory gardens.
 MT. Wedelps lecture will be en- titled "What the Home Gardener Can Do to Cooperate with the Gov ernment in Raising Food for Free dom".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Them" at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis club this noon at The Elton.
 Stamp collection will be discussed by Rev. Dr. William F. Nesbit, pas ton of the Methodist church of Naugatuck, at the clubs next meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
ST. JOHNS LENTEN
 SERVICES TONIGHT

Rev. Sidney Wallace, formerly a curate at St. Johns Episcopal church and a vicar of Christ chapel before he was transferred to Christ church cathedral in Hartford where he is a canon, will deliver ser- mon at the Lenten service in St. Johns church tonight at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
GOES HIGH HAT

Among the "screwy" hats that characterize Marlene Dietrich in The Lady Is Willing" her new Columbia comedy with Fred Mac Murray, is a befeathered one so tall the actress must stoop to go through a door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Y. M. c. A. and Red Cross Exam finer.
 He has had rough camping experi- ence in Maine as well as experience in deep sea fishing, having worked one summer on fishing boat. He directed the day camp for boys at Boston, and Woonsocket, and also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
Party Tonight

The annual birthday party of the Fairmount Community club will be held tonight at the clubroomS on Essex avenue, beginning with a pot luck supper at 6 o'clock, followed by 8 business meeting. Harry Sizer will preside. Card playing will be enjoyed later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
BIG BAER BATTLE

Producers Pine and Thomas may use both Max Baer and his broth CT, Buddy, in Paramount's forth coming "Wrecking Crew" They would play rivals and would stage a fight atop a History building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
Willard B. Carr
 Joins YMCA Staff
New Associate Boys Secretary Comes Here From
 WOOnsOcket-Star Athlete in College Days

Willard Carr joined the staff of the Waterbury M C. A. in the position of Associate Boys Secretary He will have particular responsibility for younger boys work This announcement made this morning by General Secretary Herbert S. Smith He will take the younger boys work which formerly conducted by Calvin J. Martin. who went to Portland. Maine Y M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

The rank of Page will be con- ferred on five new candidates at the next meeting of Goodwill lodge, Knights of Pythias, in Fraternity hall, Monday night, March g. Rank work will begin about 9 o'clock, and will be conferred by the lodge team.
 Chancellor Commander William K. Warren will preside, and A. K. Warren, master of works, will be in charge of the team to confer the rank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Girl Scout Troop No. 27 will not meet tomorrow because of the school vacation now existing. However, the girls are continuing to take or ders for the cookies and hope to reach their goal of 12 dozen boxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
Air Raid Lecture

The second in a series of lectures on air raids will take place to- night at 8 o'clock, in St. Michaels parish hall, when the speaker will be Albert Paul.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
Home From Hospital

Charles Greene of Colonial ave- nue, who has been a patient at St. Mary's hospital for several days, has returned to his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
KIWANIANS BILL
 REV. w. M. NESBIT

Miss Mary 0. Burke, in charge of the circulation bureau of the Bron- son Library, used as chr topic, ''Becks and the People Who Read
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Court Welch, Foresters of Amer ica, will hold an important business meeting and social tomorrow night, at the clubrooms on Hanover street at 8 o'clock. Chairman of the so- cial committee for the evening, Trefley Tardy, has arranged an old fashioned New England dinner. The committee on the membership drive will make report and William Lon- ergan, chief ranger, will preside at the business meeting.
 Court Washington, Torrington, entertained the members of the Naugatuck Valley Bowling league, at their new clubrooms, last Thursday night. The bowling season has now come to a close, and honors went to the local court, for winning the championship. Arnold Keith won high single and Robert Greatorex nigh total, giving Court Welch the three highest honors, with the first prize and the next two prizes. All had most enjoyable time and the persons present numbered about 90. A dinner was served. Members of the local team included Charles Woods, captain, Arnold Keith, Ray mona Mattson, Gordon MacQuarrie,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04


 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
No Meeting Tomorrow

The Red Cross work meeting will not take place tomorrow afternoon, because Sprague school is closed for the mid-winter recess and because there is 8 shortage of material for sewing. It is expected that meet lngs will be resumed next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Rev. Edward R. Merrill, rector of All Saints church, Oakville, will be the speaker at the Lenten service Friday evening at o'clock at St. PauPs Episcopal church. There will be Lenten service for the Church school at 3:30 o'clock in the after noon, with Rev. Charles Goodwin in charge.
 Sunday, March 8, the services have been announced as follows: Holy Communion at a. m.; Church school at 9:30, with Holy Commun- ion and sermon at 10:45. The Con- firmation class will be held at 5 D. m. and the Young Peoples Fellow ship society will meet at 7:30.
 There will be a collection for the Army and Navy commission of the Episcopal church, Sunday, and Rev. MT. Goodwin will be most grateful, if those unable to attend the serv- ice will kindly send their contribu- tions promptly to the treasurer, Les lie A. Davis, of IT Suffolk street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Robert Greatorez, Winston Buxton and Ronald Keith.
 Among officers attending were: Grand secretary, H. w. Streck of Bridgeport; Joseph Keefe of Plain 1 vile, grand junior beadle; grand sub-chief ranger, John Humphrey and Grand Treasurer William Dun- lavey of Waterville; Grand Lectur- CT Ralph Brandely of Oakville, Sal Mascarino of Torrington, Richard Campbell of Bridgeport, and several past chief rangers.
 Dinner March IS
 A committee of Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. John Rogers, Mrs. John McMahon, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Harry Simpson, Mrs. Patrick Moriarty, Mrs. Everett Cook, and Mrs. George Caldwell, met this aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Carney, to make plans for the din- ner which the Casper s. Davis, American Legion auxiliary, will serve, Wednesday evening, March 18th, at Foresters' hall.
 The dinner is being given for the purpose of purchasing a defense bond by the auxiliary. The public is invited.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-06-17
BY EATON K. SOLDTHWAITE

we'll go in cabins. But he GER
tainly wasn't in his own, and we
c o m b G d all the decks and
lounges for hours without a sign
Of him.
eve still got a few men | can
trust Pringle grunted. Wen
damned soon find out if he's
jumped oversize or not Prin-
gle got to his feet. "All right,
Talcott. I'm, placing you under
technical arrest. That means
you'll have your freedom, but
any more funny business and
into irons you 60 alongside the
steward. | got enough trouble
with hurricane warnings all
around us without you bringing
me any more
Full fury of the storm broke
upon the Blue Petrol while din
ner was in progress. The ship
shuddered violently, b e a a
climb which seemed endless,
hung momentarily as if drifting
in a vacuum and then plunged
downward with dizzying speed.
A terrific crash OF dishes was
the first casualty, and the din.
ing salon began TO empty rap
idly.
June Paterson, Bill Talcott
and Halsey endured it until the
problem of keeping dishes on
the table became too acute. The
chief engineer had long since
departed when Pringle in oil
skins, came hurrying by. "Ba-
rometer still falling he report
ed. Were in for a dirty time
Still no sign of that bald-head-
ed He started TO call him
something else and at sight Of
June Paterson corrected himself
by changing il TO bum"
Orders were up for passcn-
gers TO remain inside, not that
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-06-17
. BARBS

When the u. S. flyers get
through, Japan, won't have a
flagship on which to hoist a
white flag.
Many a flat tire owes his con-
dition to one big blowout.
Taking youngsters to a sum-
mcr resort is a perfect way 10
keep on being tired out.
Man is funny-he breaks his
back trying TO make grass grow
so he can break his back all
summer keeping it cut.
The horse race business is the
only one where il really pays TO
play ~favoritcS.
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many would have wanted to
venture on the slippery, tossing
deck But June Paterson was one
of the few. Eyes sparkling in
flushed checks she inhaled with
excitement. Lets get our coats.
| wouldn't miss this for anything
in the world
HalScy said, Not for me. I'm
going to utilize the time TO pre-
pare a document for the benefit
Of Old Man Winters. | think
there are some things about his
new secretary that he ought to
know
Talcott, desiring cction above
all else, agreed to accompany
her. A reckless, ~reactivc spirit
had him in its grip, and as he
battlcd down the pasSaEcway to
c Deck his mind knew only
great relief. The net was fast
disSolving; Weber, If still on
the ship, would never escape the
sharp eyes of the captains trust
ed men. The steward was in the
brig and his admissions made
in order 10 avoid full confess
sion were enough TO clear Tai
colt. Things were beginning TO
break the right way at last.
His blood pounded with the
Joy Of living when he reached
his StatCroom and retrieved his
coat wonderful girl was wait
ing for him so that they, togoth-
or. could buffet a torn. It was
symbolic; they had come through
one storm together with ColorS
flying. A moral and spiritual
storm that made this action of
the elements seem like ChildS
play. For through IL all. even
i'm that darkest moment when he
had told Of MacDowclrs muir
der, she had believed in him.
His coat was a rough tweed,
ironic Christmas present from
Old Man Winters the year be-
fore: it was like the Old Man
10 give Palm Beach suits 10 Es-
kimoS.
An expensive garment, tailor
made; his arm was in the sleeve
when am exclamation of pain cs-
capped his lips. Angrily he With
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-06-17
WEBER
CHAPTER XXI

Capt. Seth Pringle turned sour
eyes on his two visitors. A large,
square man. the sea was stamp
ed indelibly upon him. He gave
the impression that nothing was
secret TO him.
so much for your side of the
story, Halsey," he said bluntly.
But Talcott, | don't know what
TO do about you. | know you by
reputation a n d | know your
boss. And Naval Intelligence
gave me your story before we
left Saint Thomas. But I'm
damned if I'll let my ship be
turned into a shambles on your
account
Talcott said, There's none Of
it my doing"
Pringle scowled. "Why didn't
you come straight TO me and
tell me you were attacked on
the boat deck, instead of wait
ing until this morning."
Because when | returned TO
my cabin TO clean up | found
that Mcdowell had been muir
dered, and then / heard Weber,
supposedly in his stateroom but
actually outside, talking to the
steward. | recalled his having
eavesdropped before, and then
] remembered that he was Baron
Won Stampf.'
IF you'd come straight to me
then we might have caught him.
I've got the steward in irons and
he's more afraid Of Won Stampf
than he is of me. Won't say a
damned thing except that he has
relatives in Dusseldorf and Won
Stampf made him do it because
he was afraid they'd be tortur-
ed. You say you and II a ] S e y
searched the ship"
Halsey replied, Every cor
ner. That is, we couldn't very
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-06-17

drew his hand and saw an ugly
scratch from knucklc to wrist
bone. Swearing wrathfully he
turned back the cuff and saw
t h offender, a common pin,
lodged in the lining.
That's damned funny he
muttcrcd. Wonder how that got
in thcre?'
He'd worn the coat only once
before. 1t had never been TO
the cleaners. Could the pin have
been there all the time and just
now worked loose? He sucked
at the scratch and spit blood in
the wash basin. The wound was
deep, h%urricdly he searched his
iumblcd effects for ]antiscptiC,
he could have sworn he'd
brought iodine, but here WASH t
any evidence Of It.
Mustn't keep her waiting "
he said and, grimaCinC. stepped
into the deserted corridor.
Like a shocbox In the hands
Of a SchoOIboy, that corridor
tossed. This is a honey he
muttered. Maybe 1t wouldn't be
such a good idea TO try the deck
i'm this sea. They'C better talk IT
over first Shuddcring side
wise motion threw him against
the wall and he grapplcd dcs-
.perately for the handrail, brac-
ed. caught balance and tried
walking. again. II was no 60.
Only by pulling himself along
the handrail could he make
Roadway.
He had gone half the distance
TO the companion stair when
g%iddincSs assaulted him. His head
seemed swollen to the size OF a
basketball; his stomach was a
! eadcn knot. Funny" he
thought. Never been Scasick in
my life. But they say there's al
ways a first time
The handrail h a q suddenly
become as rubbery as an inner
tube. He was holding it tight,
could feel his own fingCrnails
as they bit into the heel OF his
palm. But the rail way stretch
ing like a snake.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-06-17

His legs wouldn't work, try as
he might. And his stomach was
on fire; blazing with increasing
intensity, sending fume that
swelled his head to a point where
it threatened to leave his body.
The corridor floor was hun
dreds of feet below him and
down there he saw a pair Of en-
ormous feet. Are those my
feet?' he giggled.
1t was uproariouSly funny.
Gurgling with laughte he
reached for the rail, missed by
a yard, and crashed TO his face
on the carpet,
CTo BE Continued
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-06-17
TRAFFIC DEATHS

In cities Of more than 10000
population, 81 per cent of the
persons killed in automobile dc
CidcntS are pedestrians, statistics
show. In rural regions. only 33
per cent are pedestrians.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-06-17
EIGHT STATES BOUND 1T

Tennessee is bounded Ivy eight
states. They are Alabama, Ar
kansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mis-
SiSSippi, Missouri, North Carolina
and Virginia.
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. SERIAL STORY
CARIBBEAN CRISIS

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NEa SERVICE. ING.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-01
Milwaukee Slips
Further Back

The faltering Milwaukee Brew
erS slipped back into the doldrums
last night and dropped three and
a half games behind the Kansas
City Blues, the leaders of the
American Association.
The Blues split a doubleheader
with the indianapolis Indians. Al
Gettel held the Indians 10 five
hits in the opener and the Blues
won 2 10 o. indianapolis took the
nlghtcap. ; 10 ]
Milwaukee again lacked Suffl-
cient scoring punch even though
they made AS many hits as the
Louisville Colonies. Two runs in
the sixth inning proved TO be the
margin Of victory as the Colonies
won. 3 10 !.
Playing 10 see who would hold
down the cellar position. ST. Paul
escaped that fate by beating the
Toledo Mudhens. 2 10 ] in 10
innings
Minneapolis. idle yesterday, re-
manned in third place with half
game advantage over Columbus
and Louisville who are one per-
ccntagc point apart in fourth and
fifth place respectively.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-01
Army, Navy
Get $4,000

CINCINNATI July ! CUP)-
Army and navy relief funds re-
Iceived approximately $4,000 from
last nights National League game
between Cincinnati and Chicago AT
ICrosley Field.
Sale of 29.541 tickets nctted
S3i ,642.06 for tho funds hut addi-
tional profits from the concessions
and score cards sales have yet Ia
be computed. No expenses were
deducted from the receipts, the
Cincinnati club assuming the en-
tire cost of the affair
A twilight exhibition, in which
the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station team scored its thirty
sixth victory in AZ games by de-
feating a team composed of Chi
cago and Cincinnati players. 81,