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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
STATE SECRETARY
 GUEST OF HONOR

Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse secretary of the state will be guest speaker tomorrow night at a county meeting of the New Haven County Democratic Women's clubs at Lift the-Latch Inn, Middlebury. A re. cept.on in honor of Mrs. Wood- house will follow the meeting. Mrs Henry A. Hayden, county chairman will preside.
 Mrs. Agnes Proulx, president oi the Middlebury Women's Demo- cratic club and Mrs. TyrreIl are ir charge of arrangements.
 Mrs. Hayden and Mrs. ProuIx are planning to attend the regional con- ference of Democratic Wolnen'G clubs Monday at Boston. Mrs Woodhouse will be a speaker at { fcundtake eofiforssic6 TueadaS morning at 70 o'cleek
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Case Settled

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court this morn. ing in the $2,500 action brought by Stasia Lubinski of Waterbury against Mary and Andrew Har- banuk, also of this city. A settle ment was reported in the case just before 1t was to be heard. The plaintiff claimed she was in- jured December 10, 1040, when when she fell on a stairway at the defendants property at 96 Hill street. She alleged in the com- plaint that the stairway collapsed as she stepped on 1t. She listed injuries to her right wrist and leg, back, and face. Terms of settlement were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Bomb Snatcher"

A bomb snatcher" manufac- tured by Q Chicago plant was demonstrated for local air raid wardens at the City Hall yester- day.
 The device consists of 2 pair of tongs to which a "cup" re- Ceptable is attached. The bomb Is picked up at a safe distance and taken away from any point where 1t might cause damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
zANM QMe gUSMARlES

Two local men, William o. Chat field of R. F. D. No. 2 and Bronis J. Mikulskis of Malmalick avenue. were enlisted in the U. s. Marine Corps in Sprinfield yesterday. Other men from this area who applied at the local recruiting office and were sworn in yesterday are: Norman w. Shymansky of Anscnia, ana Jack Smith of Milford.
 Alexander Modzelewski of Maven and Nicholas R. Kcndrasky 0i Bridgeport were sent to Springfield this morning for final examinations Both applied ct the local office.
 Staff Sergeant Maxwell P. Dicker- son of the local marine recruiting office said today that . large num- Der Of servicemen's Stickers have been distributed at the office. Stick CTS to be placed in windows Q tnomes and on cars may be obtained pS families of men serving In sns Marine Corps. A new supply wal received 6 few days ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
No Excursions

The New Haven Railroad an- nOunccd today that It was can ceiling the operation of all rOund- trip reduced flare Sunday coach excursions to New York City until furthre notice.
 The notice of cancellation takes effect Immediately, so that there will be no such coach excursions to Manhattan this weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11

Stocking Hospitals" are work ing overtime and gloves and bags are being vetted and refitted with new insides and new palms. One of the leading knitwear msnufac- turers undertakes to repair and make-over any of their garments, however old or worn.
 On the other hand, 1t is hopeless to try and get your refrigerator, car- pet sweeper, electric iron or toaster repaired. There are no more spare parts and few mechanics left to do the work. Even the travelling gypsy tinker has disappeared from country villages and towns, absorbed in the war machine. So pots and pans must go lInmended, along with cups and plates and other dishes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11

British planes tEat return from raids with wings and fuselage riddIed with bullet holes and great patches of fabric ripped off by anti-air. craft "flak," are patched up by Sewing Circle girls. They also patch up holes and rips i'm the great barrage balloons that help guard England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
FOR AN OLD MURDER

Providence, R. T., June ii--(UP)- Margodicln Ayrassian, 5S, today faced q mandatory life sentence for a murder that occurred % years ago.
 Arrested last october ct Mcssina, N. Y., Ayrasslan was convicted by q jury yesterday of slaying Mrs. Nicholas FarIshian In September 1922 because aIae interfered with the pgopossa marriage C hls daughter,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Excused!

A majority of the 30 jurors summoned into superior court yesterday were excused neces- sitating the calling of 22 addi- tiOnaI ones today. Nine of those appearing today were excused by Judge Edward J. Daly, be- fore impaneling for a civil action started. All those sum- mcned are from a list drawn by Superior Court Clerk George Freeman i'm. New Haven May 2A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Market Very Dull AZ
 Beginning Of Trade
No Response Seemed to Come When Agreement CT Second Front Had Been Signed By United
 States and Russia

1-4 of l-8.
 Trading frightened in the Mo, ,;s;s, where General Motors was ct 31 l-i up i-e and Chrysler 60 of l-2. Eer ta>Fe was at 32 3-4 off 1-8y Ur.cl Pacific lost nearly ? points to 66 1-4.
 Douglas Aircraft lost 1-2 to 54. Dow was up 1 1-4. Eastman p.'- ferTed gained 2 pcinss to |. Northwestern Telegraph gained ? S-8 points on two 1o-share lot ss.-- Thatcher Manufacturing preferr, made a new high at a up 4 1-8, ald Wrigley lost points to 53, on ore sale each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
OUTING PLANNED
 FOR 4TH OF JULY

Michael Emanuel, eInploye of the Scovill Mfg. co. and organizer of the Oakville Social club is plan- ming a Fourth of July outing for members Of the club and friends at his HilIcrest avenue property. The outing will be held at the proposed scene of q swimming pool and dance hall. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
COTTON FUTURES

New York, June CU.P.) A Cotton futures rallied to small neS gains in quiet forenoon dealings to- day after an early moderate decline.
 Around noon the list was 1 to 10 points net higher. At the opening prices were Unchanged 10 3 points higher, shortly after which the mar ket reacted slightly hcso-. mee rs renewed support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
BOYS
 IN THE SERVICE

Edward L. Hart who applied for enlistment in hte U. s. Navy at the local office has been sworn in and sent for training to the Newport, R. T., station, according to word re- ceived at the local office today. His home is at 265 South Main street.
 Two new applications for enlist ment were filed at the office py Edmund w. Bobinski of Terryville and Joseph sosinski of Bristol. The men will be sent to the navy head quarters in New Haven for final ex- aminations.
 The local Navy recruiting officers announced today that physical re- ouirements for enlistment in the aviation, clerical, intelligence and technical trades units have been reduced. The requirements changed pertain to eyes and teetch. It was pointed out that many men who have been rejected for certain eye and teeth defects 'may now qualify.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Nine Youths Freed
 On Loitering Charge
glt Arrested in Court; Charges Refuted By Accused; Judge Ciaffney Keeps Records Clean By Dismissal

Eight West End boys who went to municipal court today to hear the testimony in the case of their pal
 oerne and breach of peace arrested by Patroman Michael KarpeIman charges of lettering Judge John IL Gafney dismissed all charges against tne boys after enr statements of the nine clean-cut athletic looking hvs tat they have always congregated the West End
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Barefoot Girl
Summer is lsere.-OfficialIy,

Summer Is here-- officially.
 Elizabeth DiOnne, 10, of 7S9 North Main street stepped on a piece of glass while walking bare- foot yesterday afternoon at Lake, wood park.
 She was taken tO St .Mary's hospital by Motor PatrOlmap Vim cent Begg for treatment of an inch and 8 half laceratiOn of the big toe of her left foot. Three stitches were taken In the wound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
BY ELMER 0. WALZER EymlfeA Prnan ElmanaaaT EMifOP

New York, June II (UP.) - Stocks were dull with prices nar- rowly mixed during the morning dealings today.
 Around noon the list was about unchanged on balance and no res- ponse was noted to the British and United States agreements with Rus- sia. Leading issues. weer particularly dull, notably the Steels. There was only one transaction in Bethlehem, which held tthe previous close of 6l 3-4. .U. s. Steel moved through a IA point arc and held ct 4s 1-4 of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
WOOL MARKET

Boston, June II (U.P.)-Therc was some trading in. Texas twelve months swools on the Boston market at about $1.18 secured basis for good average lots the U. s. Agricul- ture Department reported today.
 Texas egiht months wools were quoted at $1.O6 to $108 secured ba- sis. There was almost no business in Fall Texas. Territory fine good av- craze French combing wools were selling occasionally at $1.16 to $l.18 secured basis. Trading in medium territory Wools was very quiet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11

undertake the repair of rubber girdles, and with the prospect of no more rubber being allotted for that industry, women have be-
 come girdle-conscious. It takes three months to get one repaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
SPOTLIGH7YNG
 Brass City News

brought no decrease in the use of the meters, MT. Olsen said. Dur- ing the first two weeks of May, receipts were $l,454, while during the last two weeks they amounted to $l,0O0,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Pennies. Nickels

Revenue from the city's parking meters during the first five months of the year amounted to $15 5,931, according to Budget Di- rector Thorvald E. Olsen. This compares with collections of $35,- 849 during all of l941.
 Gasoline and tire rationing have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Building Permits

Carmlne StangO, e erect tenn. pOrary shed at 230 Fairfield ave- nme, 93S.
 Wilbur Burton, t0 erect garage at 92S MeFiden Foad, SSO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Next Stop?

SilviO Cercone of Bristol was sworn into the U. s. Army at the Hartford headquarters yesterday. He applied for enlistment at the Waterbury recruiting office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
DIED OF BURNS

New Britain, Conn, June 1i-- CUP)-Manuel Pima, 6l. died late yesterday Of burns suffered when fu feil into e vet of hot wtaer Sat- uFdag uistsk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11

around four dollars for . uniform or civilian suit and half that for a shirt or trousers. This includes cleaning and pressing too.
 The small cobbler who, before the war, eked out a meager living repairing footwear, now finds himself unable to cope with the amount of work which comes his way. Countless men and women have gone through old closets and trunks for discarded shoes, won- dering how they ever could have heen so tl1riftless before.
 WOMEN HAVING
 CRADLES REPAIRED
 Since the department stores ir- formed their clientele they would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
CIGARETS WILL BE
 TAXED SOME MORE

Washington, June 11.-CUP)-The house ways and means committee voted today to increase the federal excise tax on cigarets by one-half cent a package, which would make seven cent tax for each package,
 The treasury had recommended that the tax on 10-cent brands be raised a half cent package, and on 15-cent brands, one and a half cents. The present federal tax on all brands is six and one half cents
 The committee estimated its in- crease will yield $6O,OOO,OOO a year
 Buenos Aires, Argentina, now has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
'Darn-It," Is John Bulls Wartime Thrift Slogan
  SEWING BECOMES NEW MUST AS CLOTHES FACE DOUBLE SERVICE
BY ROsETTE HARGROvE REA Service Staff Writer

London. = By the time Peace comes, thriftiness will be so firmly anchored in the British nations scheme of living that 1t will have become second nature.
 Thriftinss, though looked upon as one of the major virtues in cur grandmothers' days, was never cultivated by the younger genera ton. It just wasn't smart to be thrifty. Today, British women (and probably tomorrow, American women) are bewailing the fact they were never taught that me1ding was Q fine art.
 Even the British Army has "rnake-ard-mend" days. Holed socks, torn uniforms and under wear, instead of being automatic ally thrown out as in the good old days, are now carefully collected, gone over and repaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11

The Argentina 0ewsxnEHsnt plans te epersts . niimbsE q coal mines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
'TOATMIES" DARN OWN CLOTHES

No issues of new garments are allowed when any single one can be mended or alarmed or patched. The Tommies are being taught to darn socks and patch up torn battle dress = but, when it's too big job, 1t is handed over to a woman expert.
 Making-over and mending have become front-line necessities ot civilian life, with the nation con- tinually being exhorted to make what they already have last, whenever possible.
 Taking the shine out of navy blue trousers, far from being classed along with other "little- known occupations" is not only a flourishing trade but is being widely advertised by some of the exclusive West End outfitters. Khaki trousers get shiny too; one swank firm claims to go one bet ter and restore the nap of any fabric to its original texture. This is done by an electrical process and the cost is relatively small -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June i1--(UP)-Gov ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through June 9th, compared with a year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Yemr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11

Buenos Aires, Argentinaj now has 6S micro omnibus, or "jitney" lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
WOMEN HAVING
 CRADLES REPAIRED

Since the department stores in- formed their clientele they would
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
Diplomas Awarded
To Eighth Grade
Graduates

Some 40 graduates from Tie seven
rural schools in the Ell Centre Union
high school district, received their
diplomas from E. Lee Hiteman,
county superintendent of schools in
the impressive union commence
ment program Wednesday night in
Central junior college auditorium.
The Rev. Mr.. Hayden S. Sears,
pastor of the Ell Centre Methodist
church gave the commencement
address, choosing as his topic This
Is My Task" and giving splendid
and inspirational talk to the gradu-
ateS
Chester E. Gilpin, vice principal
of Central, welcomed the graduates
to the high school; the invocation
and the benediction were given by
the Rev. Mr.. Joe Nation of the
Ell Centre First Baptist church, and
the graduates themselves contributed
to the program in a series of excel
lent choral speech selections and in
numbers by the eighth grade Choir
us. Mrs. Carmen Gibson, county
music supervisor, and Mrs. Ruth
Kepley, county instruction super
visor, directed this part of the pro-
gram, Mrs. Kepley presenting the
class to Mr.. Hiteman for the award
ing of the diplomas.
Schools participating in this union
graduation program were: Elm,
Eucalyptus, McCabe, Silsbee, Seeley,
WeStSide and Roosevelt.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28

known FL Centro family, having
lived in the valley since 1919. Dams
grandfather, d. d. Bailey, is one
of Southern California's noted
pioneers, having discovered gold in
Julian and having subsequently
laid out the townsite of Julian.
Dan will complete his studies at
Central junior college this June
and then expects to enlist in the
United States Naval Air corps.
Guests at the party Wednesday
were: Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Bailey,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Homola, Mrs.
Laura Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Gunterman, Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
HaWorth, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A Nc
Campbell, Bob Womack, Joe North
rop, Bob Consaul, Rosamond An
derSon, Jane McCampbell, Joan
McCampbell, Jack Candland, Nor
man Sharp, Jack Suttle, Gladys
Gunterman, Jean Gunte man,
Georgina Cantu,, Ray Barnes,
Neoma Morris, Elinor Ritter, Bill
Blair, Margaret Brown, Jimmie
Bailey, Bette Ruth Brown, Dan
Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Brown.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
Junior-Senior
Party Friday

One more school year Is ABOUT
over and once again the high school
and Junior college graduates are
anticipating the various ommence-
ment events, which start his week
end.
For the high school graduates,
festivities begin on Friday with the
junior senior banquet which is to
be a particularly nice party, din
ner dance at the veterans hall.
Prior to this year, the dinner has
been held in one plo"" aha the
dance in another, but with the tire
situation III mind, the graduates
are to have the entire affair in one
place, an innovation which is meet
ing with decided approval.
The hall is to be decorated for
the affair, tables will be arranged
Aout the dance floor, and a deli
Nbus chicken dinner is to be served,
with special program numbers and
dancing as the entertainment.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
Clubs
Society
Share Honors at
Sixth Annual
Dinner Party

One of the traditional events Of
May is the annual birthday party
for a group of friends several of
whom have anniversaries during
the month and who this week had
their sixth annual birthday party,
with Mrs. j. R. Fahs and Mrs. w
J. Thornburg as hostesses at the
home of the latter, 491 Len Rey
avenue.
Those who have birthdays in
cluded Mrs. Thornburg, j. r. Fahs,
John Tyler and John w. Donohue,
and since Mr.. Conohue could not
be present as he is i'll in a San
Francisco hospital, the group all
sent notes and birthday greetings
to him, timed to arrive on the day
of the party.
Dinner and bridge were high
lights of the party, with three
handsome birthday cakes for the
guests of honor. Mrs. E. j. Mack
and Mrs. E. E. Clements won the
prizes for women's high scores, and
B. A. Harrigan and John B. Nc
Neece, those for the men, Mrs. H.
K Barker winning the travelling
prize.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs Har-
vey Kenyon, Mr.. and Mrs. John T.
Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. John F.. Water
man, Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Nc
Neece, Mr. and Mrs. John w. Tyler,
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Harrigan, Mr..
and Mrs. E. E Clements, Mr.. and
Mrs. E j. Mack, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. E. Whitacre, Mrs. H. K. Barker,
Mrs. Fred Kenyon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fahs, Mr.. and Mrs. Thornburg.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
Farewell Par+v
A+Ho|+viIIe

HOLTVILLE. May 27: Holtville's
Civic center was the scene Tues
day night of farewell party
honoring the Rev. Mr.. d. w. Simp-
son, pastor of the Church of the
Nazarene in that city, his family,
and also Mrs. Charles Acker. The
Simpsons will leave in June for Long
Beach where the Rev. Mr.. Simpson
will assume a pastorate, and Mrs
Acker plans to leave shortly for
San Diego to join her husband in
that city.
A pot luck dinner "A program of
music and readings, and presen-
tation of gifts to the Rev. Mr. Simp-
son and Mrs. Acker, were high
lights of the evening. Some go men,
bers of the church and other
friends were present.
The Rev. Mr.. Earl Anderson from
San Diego will succeed the Rev. Mr..
Simpson as pastor of the Holtville
church.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
Announcements
Of Mee+inos

Eastern Star sewing group men,
bers will have an all day meeting
Friday at the Leslie Mcconnell
ranch. Members are to come equip
ped to sew for the Red Cross and
are also to bring sandwiches for
luncheon. Those wishing transporta-
ton should call Mrs. George Buck
lin, l764.
Methodist WOmen's society has
postponed its June meeting from
the first Tuesday, next week, to
the second, June and it will take
place at the I. w. Epler ranch on
that day.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
CALENDAR
THURSDAY

Ball game, 7:s0, city park
O.E.S., $3.50, masonic temple
Block wardens, 1880, fire hall
Motor corps, 1880, high school
Horizon club, 7, Camp Fire hut
20-30 club, 7, California hotel
Building trades, 1870, Labor tenn
pie
Electricians, 1870, Labor temple
B.PO.E. No. 1925, 8, Elks hall
U.S.W.V. and Auxiliary, 3, Veter-
ans hall
Night school, Z, high school
Troop II, 1880, Scout hut
FRIDAY
O.E.S. Red Cross, 10, Leslie Nc
COnnell ranch
J"dies day, Q, golf club
Kiwanis club, IL, Barbara Worth
Junior Auxiliary, 4, Veterans hall
Painters, 1880, Labor temple
Ball game, 1870, city park
Scout court of honor, 6, stadium
RAM. No. 109, GAS, Masonic
temple
Associated chambers of commerce,
Z, Seeley
Junior Senior banquet, 8, Veter-
ans hall
Dance, 8, Seeley
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
CantaIoupe Ball
Saturday Night
A+Hotel

AS a gala celebration for the OPEN
ing of the 1912 season, the annual
cantaloupe ball will take place Sat-
urday night at 9 O'Clock in the lobby
of the Barbara Worth hotel, El Gen.
tro
Dinner and dancing are the high
lights of the affair which promises
TO be a real party, with a specially
Imported orchestra brought from
In Diego for the occasion, j. Warde
Huttons band. Sharon Lynn, from
San Diego also, will be featured SOL
DIST, entertaining the guests.
Every effort is being made to pro-
vide delightful evening for guests
% Judging by the advance reserva-
tions, everyone is welcoming the op-
portunity for an evening of pleasure.
These reservations may be made
with the hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-28
schools wv Clubs
Socety
by ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Porter Browns Announce
Daughters Engagement

CALEXICO, May %: Mr.. and
Mrs. Porter Brown of Calexico have
announced the engagement of their
daughter, Bette Ruth, and Dan
Bailey, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
Bailey, Ell Centre, news of the
betrothal being revealed at a party
at the Brown home in Calexico,
223 Rosemont avenue, "Wednesday
night.
The announcement was made in
decidedly ctver ia: slion: the
guests were invited for a treasure
hunt and upon arrival were given
their first clue, the successive
clues, some eight of them taking
them to various places in the city,
and the last, bearing the news OF
the engagement.
After everyone returned to the
Brown home, refreshments were
served WHICH were also in keeping
with the general theme since the
ice cream moldS were in the form
of large wedding rings.
This announcement Is an import
ant one since it unites two promin-
ent valley families. no date has
been set for the wedding but it will
be an event of the early fall in all
probability.
Bette Ruth attended Central
union high school for her fresh
man and sophomore years, finish
ing her hign school career in Ca
lexico, being graduate of the
class of l94l. Following graduation
she attended Long Beach secre-
tarial college and is now employed
as bookkeeper for Edgar Bros Co..
The j F.. Baileys are a well